A New Livestream, and Whitebeard's Final Curtain!

The Sabaody Archipelago is packed with people in front of a giant open-air screen.

Countless people were looking up at the live broadcast, where the Red Hair Pirates' officers were being escorted off the world-famous training ship by a group of young naval trainees, wearing Seastone Handcuffs.

"Oh my god! It's true! The Red Hair Pirates have really surrendered!"

"Has an era come to an end just like that?"

"Too fast! All of this happened too fast! Marshal Akira's declaration to end the Great Pirate Era wasn't just empty talk; he really did it!"

"Long live Marshal Akira!"

Amidst the crowd, murmurs, gasps, and sobs rose and fell. The Red Hair Pirates, one of the Yonko, a behemoth representing absolute dominance in the New World, had come to an end in such a near-peaceful manner, the impact of which on the world was far more shocking than a world-destroying war.

However, just when everyone thought this historic confession would be the only topic of the day, the image on the screen suddenly distorted without warning.

Sizzle--

A piercing crackling sound of electricity rang out, and the live stream instantly turned into static.

"What happened? The signal dropped?"

"What the hell! They messed up at the crucial moment!"

Just as the crowd was getting restless, the static screen flickered a few times, and a brand new image, incredibly clear, was presented to the world.

It was a dreamlike cherry blossom forest, with pink petals fluttering in the air.

In the woods, two figures sat facing each other.

One of them, with a towering, mountain-like physique and a signature crescent-shaped Whitebeard, proclaimed his identity— the World's Strongest Man, Edward Newgate!

Sitting opposite him was a tall, upright young man.

Navy Marshal Akira!

The moment the two people were clearly seen, the entire Sabaody Archipelago fell into a deathly silence.

Immediately, the crowd erupted in chaos!

"Whitebeard?!"

"How could Marshal Akira be sitting with Whitebeard!"

"Does this mean that Marshal Akira intends to eliminate Whitebeard, the only Yonko, when the Red Hair Pirates surrender?!"

"Isn't that obvious? Marshal Akira wants to end the Great Pirate Era, Whitebeard, the World's Strongest Man, is undoubtedly the final obstacle!"

"Excellent! Once we defeat Whitebeard, those pirates roaming the Four Blues and the Grand Line will no longer be a threat! One day, they will all grovel at the feet of the Lord Marshal!"

At the same time, all broadcasts worldwide showing the Red Hair Pirates switched to Sphinx Island.

Countless eyes were fixed on the two figures that suddenly appeared on the screen.

The last overlord of the Yonko era and the Navy Marshal personally ended that era sat facing each other on the ground, with huge sake barrels in front of them, like old friends reuniting and catching up, in a harmonious atmosphere.

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

The members of the Red Hair Pirates had just been escorted to the Marine Headquarters' temporary prison when the image on the largest public screen in the center of the plaza suddenly changed.

"Um?"

Ben Beckman stopped and looked up at the screen. When he saw the two figures in the cherry blossom grove, his pupils suddenly contracted.

"Hey, you're kidding, right?!" Raki Rue's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. "He just brought us back, and Akira has already run off to Whitebeard's territory? He's Marshal, you know, he does everything himself, this is too reckless!"

Shanks also stopped and looked up at the screen. When he saw the young Marshal sitting opposite Whitebeard on screen, he smiled self-deprecatingly, "A swift and decisive move, as expected of you, Akira."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Ben Beckman beside him, his eyes no longer showing the arrogance of a pirate, but only a relieved calm.

"Then let's wait and see."

"Let's see if this world can truly move towards a glorious future as he desires!"

The Holy Land of Mary Geoise, the Chamber of Power.

Five elderly people were sitting together when the live stream suddenly switched on the screen, causing them to turn their heads in surprise.

When they saw Akira sitting opposite Whitebeard, Saint Saturn, Saint Warcury, and Saint Nusjuro all showed surprised expressions.

Compared to the astonishment of the three, the other two newly appointed Five Elders seemed much more relaxed.

Sengoku sat with his legs crossed, eating a handful of senbei (rice crackers) with a loud crunching sound.

Zephyr closed his eyes to rest, seemingly oblivious to the changing images on the screen, as if he were taking a nap.

"Click-clack."

The crisp sound of chewing was particularly jarring in the quiet room.

Saint Saturn finally couldn't help but frown and say, "Sengoku! Aren't you worried at all?"

"Worried?" Sengoku stuffed another senbei into his mouth and mumbled, "Worried about what? Worried that Marshal Akira can't handle a terminally ill Whitebeard? Or worried that they'll get drunk and tear the New World down?"

He swallowed the food in his mouth, patted the crumbs off his hands, and lazily said, "By the time Akira returns, the Whitebeard Pirates will probably be gone. And by then, won't the Chamber of Power be about to start its next round of duties?"

As he spoke, he turned his head and nudged Zephyr beside him with his elbow. "This shift is a bit short, I haven't had enough of being one of the Five Elders yet."

Zephyr didn't even lift his eyelids, only letting out a soft hum from his nose as a response.

Saturn, Worcester, and Nusjuro all turned to look, exclaiming in unison, "Sengoku, do you think the Chamber of Power is a retirement home?"

Once upon a time, this Chamber of Power was where their word was law.

Now it's practically turning into a retirement home for the navy!

Of course, if they had a choice, they would still prefer to have Sengoku and Zephyr continue to serve as the Five Elders!

Because when the next rotation comes, Sakazuki is very likely to be among the new Five Elders.

The thought of Sakazuki eventually taking over the Chamber of Power gave them a major headache.

It should be noted that as early as when Akira launched his coup and came to the Holy Land to negotiate, Sakazuki had already made his stance clear: they were not qualified to give orders to him based on their strength and status. If Sakazuki were to take over the Chamber of Power, Sakazuki would definitely seize the opportunity to let them taste the magma!

New World, Revolutionary Army Headquarters.

In front of the giant screen, Dragon stood with his hands behind his back, calmly watching the live broadcast.

Behind him, a group of the Revolutionary Army cadres had different expressions, but without exception, they were all deeply shocked.

"Dragon! Is Akira planning to use Whitebeard as a scapegoat?" An officer broke the silence, his expression worried. "If Akira and Whitebeard go to war, the entire New World could be affected, especially the islands and towns closest to the Sphinx. They'll definitely be the first to be destroyed. Should we prepare for rescue operations?"

"Need not."

Dragon's gaze fell on Whitebeard, who was drinking heartily in front of the camera, and he said calmly, "The Sphinx is Whitebeard's hometown. He won't fight Akira Akira the death. Most importantly, his trip to the Sphinx to wait for Akira to come to him wasn't for a final battle, but rather he was prepared to die, wanting to use his life to lay the final foundation for the new era that Akira is ushering in."

"After today, the Whitebeard Pirates will be completely forgotten."

"The name Edward Newgate will exist only in legend."

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