At this moment, the live broadcast, which had been temporarily cut off because Squard had revealed the Navy's "conspiracy," resumed communications.
Everyone concerned about the future direction of the world gathered in front of their screens to watch this incomparably shocking scene.
"That's incredible! That Marine Admiral called Akainu actually blocked Whitebeard's attack all by himself!"
"That's the Marine Admiral representing the world's Top Combat Power! It would be strange if he weren't strong!"
"Whitebeard really is a monster among monsters. He's already this old, yet he can still unleash such terrifying power!"
"Is this the strength of the Grand Line? It's terrifying! I think I'll just stay in East Blue and be a bandit."
Apart from Whitebeard and Akainu, large-scale decisive battles also erupted one after another across several other central battlefields.
"It's you again, Aokiji!" Katakuri, the Charlotte Family's greatest masterpiece, addressed the Marine standing before him with a languid expression.
"Ah la la, judging by that tone, you don't want to see me? The de facto head of the Big Mom Pirates, Katakuri!" Aokiji held an ice blade in each hand. He looked relaxed, but his eyes remained focused on the man before him at all times.
"Hmm. Even if we continued the battle from six years ago, we probably still wouldn't get a result," Katakuri said calmly.
"Then what's your purpose in coming here today? I didn't know your Big Mom Pirates had become so close to the Whitebeard Pirates," Aokiji asked.
"Release the members of the Charlotte Family imprisoned in Impel Down," Katakuri said succinctly.
"So that's what you're here for!" Aokiji said with a troubled expression. "What should I say? Taking advantage of a crisis really is the pirate way, isn't it?"
Katakuri paid no attention to Aokiji's sarcasm and merely said calmly, "As