Whitebeard VS Akainu

With almost no guards on the Execution Platform, Marco seized the opportunity, transforming into Phoenix wreathed in blue flames and charging straight at the Execution Platform. Unexpectedly, Garp, who had been watching from the sidelines, finally made his move, throwing a single downward punch that sent Marco crashing to the ground like a meteor, creating a large crater and sending dust flying everywhere!

Garp stood with his arms crossed in Execution Platform, his face expressionless as he shouted, "If you want to pass through here, kill me first, you bastards!!"

"It's Garp!!"

"That's the legendary Marine..."

"Naval Garp the Hero has also joined the defense!"

"Don't be intimidated by his name, you fools! He's just an old soldier!" Whitebeard said decisively, boosting the morale of his pirate crew who had been hit hard!

"Isn't Ace your family... Monkey D. Garp!"

Moria's offensive gradually weakened. Controlling a hundred people was mentally exhausting for him, and he couldn't gain the upper hand for a while. His physical strength also began to wane, and Buggy finally had a chance to shout towards the Execution Platform.

Garp glanced at Buggy and coldly uttered four words, "I am a Marine."

"So, in your opinion, family ties aren't as important as principles, is that it?" Buggy deliberately provoked Garp, trying to shake his resolve. "When your family members, who have supported and relied on each other through thick and thin, face life and death, you not only remain indifferent but also become an accomplice to the executioner. Even if they are revered as legends, does that mean they should live like cold, emotionless machines?!"

"Garp, don't fall for his tricks..." Sengoku roared, unable to bear it any longer, "You should know what you're doing!"

"..." Garp sat in the chair, eyes closed and silent, though his body trembled very slightly, as if he were in great pain.

Buggy glanced at Garp out of the corner of his eye. In any case, at least his words had some effect.

On the Execution Platform, Ace bowed his head and wept bitterly as the childhood memories that had been troubling him resurfaced.

"You ask us if we know Gol D. Roger? Don't you know why this world suffers so much from pirates? It's all Roger's fault! He was someone who shouldn't have been born, a complete and utter villain. He was a menace while alive, and his death continues to cause endless trouble! Listen carefully, he is the biggest scum in the world!!"

"You mean Roger? Don't talk to me about that stinking name, that damned brat!"

"Grandpa, am I... fit to be born into this world?"

"You'll know once you survive..."

"Hang in there, Ace brothers!"

"We're almost there, just one last step!"

"We will definitely rescue you, just wait for us--"

Hearing the shouts of battle and the sounds of people falling to the ground from the square, mixed with the encouraging shouts of his comrades, Ace burst into tears. "I'm so awful... so twisted. Pops, my brother, my comrades, one after another, are falling, and I'm crying tears of joy. Only now do I realize... how precious life is..."

"Ace..." Whitebeard looked up and murmured.

"You dare to be distracted in front of the enemy!" Lava erupted from Akainu's arm, billowing smoke roaring forth, "Hellhound!!"

"Hmph!" Whitebeard snorted coldly, his punch, carrying Tremor-Tremor power, clashed with Akainu's right fist. The air shattered instantly as the two locked in a fierce struggle, neither giving an inch. At the same time Whitebeard, wielding his naginata in his right hand, unleashed his power to slash horizontally at Akainu's body.

Even Akainu didn't dare to take Whitebeard's attack head-on. He was only slightly distracted and was sent flying by the powerful shockwave from Whitebeard's left fist!

Even without Squard stabbing him in the chest, Whitebeard was able to steadily suppress Akainu, but it was clear to anyone with eyes that his breathing was becoming uneven and his stamina was being used up very quickly.

Several years ago, his health began to decline. The internal and external injuries that had accumulated over time, as well as the power of the Tremor-Tremor, placed a heavy burden on his body. In all these respects, he was not as strong as he appeared, and the advantages he had in battle would disappear as the battle progressed, and might even turn into disadvantages.

Akainu clearly understood this as well. He looked at Whitebeard with a grim expression, "How long do you think you can hold out in this state? Whitebeard's era is over. You have no chance of winning..."

"Victory isn't something you can just talk about, don't be so arrogant... because I am Whitebeard!" Whitebeard arrogantly swung his naginata at Akainu, causing the floor tiles to crack layer by layer, and the surrounding houses could no longer hold on and collapsed with a crash!

Whether it was Marco fighting Kizaru or George battling Aokiji, they were both extremely cautious. Facing such powerful enemies, even they would be at a disadvantage if they were even slightly distracted, making the battle irreversible. Fortunately, no bad news came from Whitebeard's Pops, which greatly boosted their morale. They focused all their efforts on restraining the Admiral in front of them and relieving the pressure on the entire Whitebeard Pirates!

Meanwhile, the naval soldiers and officers were constantly pushed back by the attacks of Buggy Pirates, Whitebeard Pirates, and a group of escaped prisoners who had spontaneously formed a force. Even with their numerical advantage, they couldn't gain any advantage.

At that moment Luffy unconsciously unleashed his Conqueror's Haki, stunning the two executioners. After pleading with Ivankov, he finally persuaded the latter to administer a dose of Tension Hormone, sacrificing his life force to restore his energy and strength. He then desperately sprinted towards Ace on the Execution Platform!

Shocked by the Conqueror's Haki, everyone on the field turned their attention back to Luffy. Whether it was the Navy's obstruction or the Whitebeard Pirates' cover, he had become the main target of the battle!

Buggy glanced at Luffy, then his gaze fell on Moria, who had become weak after his power surge. "Enough... Gecko Moria, your physical skills are still unexpectedly weak. I really don't know what you've been researching all these years... The battle has come to this point, it's time to end it..."

"Damn Buggy the Clown!!"

Hearing Buggy's mocking and indifferent tone, Gecko Moria roared angrily. He hadn't expected that even with a hundred shadows gathered, he still couldn't take down Buggy. How could he swallow this insult!

"Shadow Revolution!"

His enormous body suddenly shrank, and wielding a large pair of scissors, he moved with unexpected speed—his running shadow carried the speed of his physical form along with it!

"Life Return. Circus!"

Buggy's body swelled up, instantly entering a fragmentation mode of continuous vibration throughout his body. His hands, which had been clasped at his abdomen, suddenly clenched into a fist and swung towards Moria, shouting, "Gunpowder Blast!"