The scene shifted to the Whitebeard Pirates, who had broken into Marine Headquarters' inner harbor.
"It really is Kozuki Oden."
Tsugikuni Yoriichi, who had been leaning against the railing, saw the image on the screen change. Looking at Kozuki Oden standing at the bow of the Moby Dick, a trace of realization appeared in his eyes.
Just as he had guessed, the samurai who had led the Whitebeard Pirates in attacking the Fish-Man Island branch had indeed been Kozuki Oden.
With Kozuki Oden joining them, the Whitebeard Pirates actually had a tiny sliver of hope of rescuing Whitebeard.
This war had already developed an unexpected variable!
"Mr. Oden?!"
East Blue, Windmill Village.
The Red-Haired Pirates, who had made the Kingdom of Goa their base, were also closely watching the Marines' execution.
When Red-Haired saw Kozuki Oden's familiar figure appear on the screen, astonishment appeared on his face as well.
However, Shanks quickly understood what was going on and realized why Kozuki Oden was with the Whitebeard Pirates.
Some things had happened a long time ago. If he had not seen Kozuki Oden in the Marines' broadcast today, Shanks would have nearly forgotten that before becoming a member of the Roger Pirates, Kozuki Oden had been Whitebeard's sworn younger brother and the former commander of the Whitebeard Pirates' Second Division.
"Mr. Oden..."
As Shanks watched the broadcast, the violent turmoil in his heart made him clench his fists. He had originally viewed this war as a mere spectator.
"Huh? Captain, do you know that samurai from the Whitebeard Pirates?"
"I don't think we've ever heard of him before!"
"And judging by the Whitebeard Pirates' reactions, they seem to be following that samurai's lead?"
"Who is that guy?"
Jesus Burgess sat on a long bench with his arms crossed. Noticing Shanks' state,