Marine Headquarters Marineford
The approaching execution day of the Pirate King's son has put the elite marines recruited from all over the world on edge.
After all, this time they were going to face the World's Strongest pirate crew, the Whitebeard Pirates, which had more than a hundred affiliated pirate crews.
Countless naval officers and lieutenants, after hastily finishing their breakfast, had already gathered in Marineford Square, standing in formation, ready for battle.
This was the largest war they had ever participated in.
"I really hope the Whitebeard Pirates don't show up..."
A naval lieutenant commander touched the pocket on his breastplate, inside which was a pocket watch with a photo of his family of four.
He was filled with deep fear; he was afraid he would never be able to go back and reunite with his family.
But the cloak of justice he wears compels him to participate in this war for justice.
He could only pray that the Whitebeard Pirates wouldn't appear, that Fire Fist Ace would be executed smoothly, and that this terrible war, filled with unknowns and dangers, would be avoided.
"Pay attention, don't lose points!"
"The Whitebeard Pirates have been missing from the New World for several days now; this war is probably inevitable!"
"For our families, for justice, we must never back down!"
"Everyone must firmly believe that justice will prevail!"
A rear Rear Admiral toured the various ranks and departments, encouraging and inspiring officers of all ranks.
Actually, he was also nervous. The Whitebeard Newgate, known as the "World's Strongest Man," possessed the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, which was said to have earth-shattering power.
Even a Marine Rear Admiral like him could die from the massive area-of-effect damage of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power.
Not to mention these weaker captains.
"The Three Admirals and the Shichibukai will all participate in this war. Our only responsibility is to wipe out those affiliated pirate crews!"
"Whitebeard and all the division commanders will be dealt with!"
"Do not be afraid! Victory will surely be ours."
A Marine Vice Admiral stepped forward and spoke, giving the officers and men even greater confidence.
As time passed, one after another, colossal Giant Vice Admiral appeared, standing before the Execution Platform, their imposing presence awe-inspiring.
Elite Vice Admiral from the Marine Headquarters also appeared one by one, lining up in Execution Platform.
Before long, four of the Shichibukai appeared on the platform in front of the Execution Platform.
This platform is even taller than the Giant Vice Admiral, making it a commanding view of the entire Marineford Square.
On a higher platform above them, the Three Admirals of the Navy sat on gilded chairs, like pillars of strength, overlooking the entire scene.
As for the Execution Platform at the highest level, Fleet Admiral Sengoku the Buddha, holding Den Den Mushi, commanded the entire operation.
"Wow, wow, wow, wow, that's really spectacular!"
The Navy truly deserves to be called the most powerful military organization in the world!
Looking down at the massive elite navy, Doflamingo was filled with boundless pride, his eyes brimming with desire and savagery.
"Hehehe, I wonder how many corpses we'll collect today."
Gecko Moria stared at the Giant Vice Admiral below. If any of the giants fell, he would turn them into zombies and make them his subordinates.
Working for the World Government always requires some extra compensation.
Hawkeye Mihawk and Tyrant Kuma maintained their usual aloofness and silence, gazing at the sea ahead.
Waiting for the Whitebeard Pirates to appear.
The news of Blackbeard Teach's absence only reached Sengoku the Buddha and Chief Strategist Tsuru just before the assembly.
But by this time, Sengoku the Buddha no longer had time to search for that bastard Blackbeard Teach, Shichibukai.
They had no control over where Blackbeard Teach and Crocodile had gone.
We're better off without Shichibukai face of battle!
Simply strip him of his Shichibukai status afterwards.
Commander-in-Chief Kong stood atop the castle tower of the Marine Headquarters, gazing upon the entire Marineford and the vast sea.
In the Fleet Admiral's Office behind the Kong, a group of soldiers in splendid uniforms were sitting, lying down, and some were even sleeping.
But Kong can't control these people.
Because they are the Holy Knights, who stand above the Marine Headquarters.
The elite and powerful among the Celestial Dragons.
"They actually want us to participate in this kind of war? Those naval dogs are a waste of their resources!"
"Slaughtering pirates in war, a pretty good game."
"This war is dangerous, but as long as we don't face Whitebeard, no one can kill us!"
"Tch, that old bastard Whitebeard, does he even need to use Conqueror's Haki?"
"Our immortality makes us invincible!"
"If it were Beast Kaido, I would avoid his attacks."
"The Three Admirals of the Navy are in charge of hunting Whitebeard. Our mission this time is to slaughter the Whitebeard Pirates' affiliated pirate crews."
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The Holy Knight spoke casually and nonchalantly, seemingly not taking the war seriously at all.
They even want to treat this war like a game.
In any case, those without advanced Conqueror's Haki cannot break their immortality.
This war can be won as long as Whitebeard, the only source of danger, is dealt with.
They will not be in any danger.
"The Manmayer Family and the Shepherd Family, they should be able to take down ten pirate crews by themselves this time, right?"
The Holy Knight of the Topman Family challenged the Holy Knight of the Manmayer Family.
This mission requires the annihilation of at least two-thirds of the Whitebeard Pirates' affiliated pirate crews, which means at least seventy pirate crews must be wiped out.
This time, apart from Captain Saint Garling being absent, none of the other nine Holy Knight even had the quota for ten pirate crews.
This was certainly not something that the competitive Celestial Dragons elites could possibly be satisfied with.
Their goal is to annihilate the Whitebeard Pirates!
Slaughter all the pirates!
These pirates would definitely be more fun to kill than those native ants.
"A minor issue!"
One by one, the Holy Knight became interested. In the normal human elimination competition, two hundred Celestial Dragons slaughtered one hundred thousand 'rabbits,' averaging five hundred targets per person.
However, most of the 'Escape Rabbits' were killed by the Holy Knight; it was already quite good if a dozen or a hundred ordinary Celestial Dragons were killed.
The number of pirates that can be slaughtered on the battlefield now is estimated to be several times higher; just thinking about it is exciting.
"Could it be that the Whitebeard Pirates too afraid to show up?"
Seeing that there was no movement on the sea, Shepard X. Saint Somaz began to complain.
Figarland Shamrock and Manmayer Gunko both looked out at the sea.
Meanwhile, Rimosieur Kirin Gorm Saint was still asleep, slumped over the table.
A short Holy Knight wearing a hat and wielding Golden Sniper Rifle peered through his scope at the distant sea, but found no trace of it.
His name was Manmayer Fosse, and he came from the same family Gunko.
36 years ago, he participated in the human elimination competition in God Valley.
His clansman Gunko had been serving Imu for 54 years, tending to Imu among the Room of Flowers.
Back then, Rocks kidnapped the kings of five Affiliated Nation and entered the Reverie, forcefully storming into the Room of Flowers, where he encountered Imu and Gunko.
Rocks ultimately escaped unscathed from Holy Land Mary Geoise, even leaving Imu with a stern warning: he would definitely return.
In that major event, Rocks achieved remarkable feats, not only killing a Marine Admiral but also destroying the World Government's Gates of Justice and stealing a warship loaded with Heavenly Tribute.