The Blade That Stabbed Whitebeard

The Momonga frowned deeply. "When did it attach itself to us...?"

"After all, it's just a small thing. Who would care about a few specks of dust on it..." Buggy said calmly. "Let's continue. This battle should end with a bloody carnival... that should be quite a spectacle!"

"He's just bluffing... Don't be scared by him, Momonga!"

Despite his discomfort, Yamakaji lunged forward with his sword.

"I'm not kidding you..." Buggy concealed himself completely within his cloak, retreating silently like a ghost. Meanwhile, a layer of bright red blood inexplicably flowed from the inside of Yamakaji's thigh, soaking his pants!

He continued swinging his sword, his brow beaded with sweat, but his movements had completely gone awry.

Another extremely low sound, like the popping of blood vessels, followed by a series of crisscrossing spurts of blood gushing from his thigh, extending all the way down to his calf. His once white trouser leg was now completely red. The intense pain made Yamakaji unable to stand any longer, forcing him to stop his attack and use his katana to support himself on the ground.

"Your heart is beating faster..." Buggy smiled slightly, "Now, just die like this!"

Just then, Momonga pounced with all his might and used his katana, imbued with Armament Haki, to decapitate Buggy. However, knowing that this guy wouldn't be so easily killed, he didn't linger and immediately ran away after helping the injured Yamakaji.

Buggy withdrew the particles attached to the two men, his previously suspended heads reattached, and he scanned the surroundings with a cold gaze before letting out a silent sigh of relief... Thankfully, these two had been scared away by his bluff...

In this noisy environment and under the enemy's offensive, calming down and feeling the tactile feedback, simulating the resonance frequency of blood vessels is already the limit. The same frequency as the heart is just a decoy to fool the opponent. These two people's physical strength far exceeds that of ordinary marines, and they also possess Armament Haki. If they want to end this battle with the least amount of physical exertion, this method is the most effective.

At the same time, a message came through Sengoku's Den Den Den Mushi: "Fleet Admiral, preparations are complete!"

"Is the deployment at Wangan also in place?"

Yes, everything is ready!

"Sever the phone call. What happens next is too powerful for a peaceful world to bear. There's no need to make everything public," Sengoku said solemnly. "The word 'victory' is enough!"

Half an hour after the battle began, on the smoke-filled bay shore, a line of Pacifista appeared, led by Sentomaru, and surrounded the Whitebeard Pirates on the ice.

Even the usually composed Whitebeard couldn't help but frown slightly. "That's the [human weapon] developed by the World Government..."

The pirates immediately erupted in excitement.

"How can there be so many Bartholomew Kuma?"

"There appear to be at least 20 people..."

"That's the [Human Weapon] that Dr. Vegapunk is developing! I have indeed heard about it!!"

"I've heard they've sent test subjects into various incidents multiple times, but why do they all always look like bears?!"

"Luckily, Pops had us clear out the surrounding warships, otherwise we would have been surrounded on all sides!"

"Has it started...?" Buggy returned to the vicinity of the Big Top and said to Nilek, "Dog, amplify the video signal. They want to cut off the footage, but I'll make sure they don't get their way... Let the whole world see this battle!"

"Piece of cake!" Nilek said confidently.

Buggy looked around again: the Pacifista began using lasers to clear out the pirates, while the navy retreated back to shore.

His gaze then fell upon the scattered escaped prisoners not far away. "You people... if you stay here any longer, your lives will be in danger..."

"The crew of the Pirate King are actually talking to us..."

Why did he say those things?

"Could it be...?"

After a few murmurs, the prisoners looked at a man in the crowd who seemed to be the leader. Surrounded by a group of pirates with high bounties, the man looked somewhat uneasy. He forced himself to calm down and asked, "Little... Buggy the Clown, what exactly do you mean?"

"MR.3..."

Buggy recognized him immediately. It seemed he had played a crucial role in the prison break, which was why the prisoners were now paying him some attention and pushing him out to speak. Buggy looked at the prisoners and said, "Haven't you noticed? This is a huge stage, the whole world's spotlight is shining on you, and look at what you're doing! Each of you is scheming and doing nothing. Have you been in prison too long and become stupid?"

He paused, his tone becoming even more resolute, "The old era is about to pass, and the waves of the new era are already surging towards this place. Either protect yourself and withdraw from this sea... or brave the waves and become a trendsetter of the new era!!"

The prisoners stared in disbelief, utterly astonished.

"Hey, hey, hey, you trendsetters of the new era! I haven't heard such passionate words in ages, I can't take it anymore!!"

"[Pirate King] crew member, Buggy the Clown..."

"No wonder he's a man who can be on friendly terms with the Four Emperors; what a magnanimous heart he has!"

"His body is glowing... Is he a messenger sent by God?!"

"Impressive... He managed to stir up the emotions of these prisoners so easily..." Mr. 3 quickly scanned the surrounding prisoners, a bead of cold sweat dripping down his face. "This skill alone surpasses many others. Even I, Mr. 3, couldn't do it. And his goal is to save Fire Fist Ace? Even though they've never met, he can go to such lengths for 'righteousness'... Damn it... This man..."

"This is so moving!!" Mr. 3 roared, unable to contain his emotions, recalling Mr. 2's sacrifice in prison and the "declaration of loyalty" he heard over the Marine warship broadcast. "I will find a way to help you!!"

After saying that, he ran towards the battlefield without looking back.

Mr. 3's roar and subsequent actions immediately unsettled the other prisoners, who couldn't help but recall Buggy's earlier words, "Fire Fist Ace, although we've never met and have no connection, it's precisely because you carry Captain Roger's blood that I rushed here at all costs!"

What a loyal and righteous man he is! What a man of great spirit he possesses!

Buggy looked down at the prisoners. "Your remaining lives shouldn't be wasted. Show the Navy your courage, decisiveness, and strength! Survivors... you will rise above your station and have the honor of joining my ranks!!"

The group of vicious prisoners were initially silent, then erupted in excitement, their fighting spirit ignited. "The crew of [Pirate King] has extended an invitation to us!"

"Okay, I must get your approval!"

"I'll prove my strength by saving that Fire Fist Ace."

"Captain Buggy! Captain Buggy!"

"What terrifying incitement! What has this Red Nose been through all these years..." Whitebeard couldn't help but glance at Buggy. Just then, Squard walked onto the deck from the back. "Pops, our pirate crew has suffered heavy casualties..."

"All our fighting force has been committed, and the enemy is chasing us from behind, which is exactly what I wanted... I'm about to move out myself and must take advantage of the situation to break through the enemy lines!" the Whitebeard man said solemnly.

"Indeed, we are eternally grateful to you. We would go through fire and water for the Whitebeard Pirates without hesitation..." Squard opened the scabbard and sharpened the long sword in his hand.

Marco not far away, glanced back with some confusion. "Squard, what are you doing there...?"

Without uttering a word, Squard suddenly turned around and thrust his long Whitebeard!

"Stop!" The newcomer kicked out from the air, instantly shattering the entire longsword!