Day of Execution!

Marine Headquarters, Marineford. Countless warships surrounded the surrounding waters, while a huge mass of marines gathered tensely at headquarters on Marineford. Today was the execution day of Fire Fist Ace and the Demon Child, Nico Robin, as well as the day of war against Mirai Uchiha and Whitebeard, two of the Four Emperors of the New World. Faced with such colossal foes, no one dared let their guard down. On the platform behind the marines sat three men—the Navy's three Admirals: Aokiji, Akainu, and Tenghu, who had taken over from the deceased Kizaru. Since Kizaru had died too early, Tenghu had assumed the post ahead of schedule to fill the vacancy among the three Admirals.

Soon, two people were escorted up by four marines—Ace and Robin. Their hands and feet were bound in Seastone shackles, suppressing all their strength, and they were easily pushed onto the execution platform by the ordinary marines. Both looked miserable and extremely weak. After wearing Seastone shackles for over a month, their entire bodies had likely gone limp and powerless.

"Hey, do you think your captain will come save you?" Ace turned his head toward Robin, a bitter smile appearing on his face. The two of them were truly fellow sufferers now. Ace was trying to find amusement in misery. He knew Whitebeard would definitely come to save him, but that was precisely why he found it so unbearable. The Navy had made complete preparations for this battle. No matter how strong Whitebeard was, he could not possibly rescue him from Marine Headquarters. By then, even the Whitebeard Pirates would likely be dragged down with him.

"He will. My captain is a proud man. He won't allow anyone to touch what belongs to him, including his crew. Even if the World Government wants to kill