Whitebeard Pirates' Relief: Damn! That Was Too Close!

The Whitebeard Pirates' all-out war with the Marine Headquarters was a life-or-death struggle.

Garp's sudden departure was indeed unexpected. With the Pops tied up by that monster, the other three Admiral were freed up, and the pressure suddenly fell on the Division Commander.

But the Uchiha Clan arrived quickly. Uchiha Fugaku alone suppressed two candidate Admiral, and his purple Susanoo at the bow of the ship, blocking half of the defensive line.

More than twenty Uchiha wiped out most of the Pacifista in less than ten minutes, and then tied down nearly 70% of the Navy's core forces, with almost all of the Headquarters Vice Admiral being held back.

Finally, Natsu made his move, single-handedly drawing Akainu, Kizaru, Gunko, and Steel Bone Kong into his own battlefield.

With Marco's Phoenix providing backup, the Whitebeard Pirates, though fighting haphazardly, managed to maintain their rhythm.

Then everything spiraled out of control.

Natsu's Complete Susanoo from the ground, slicing through the Gunko with one strike, and then through Steel Bone Kong with another. The 750-meter-tall dark golden war god stood on the battlefield, and the entire Marineford seemed to have been overturned on a chessboard.

Then the old monster who had lived for hundreds of years personally entered the fray, and the clash between the two exceeded the comprehension of everyone present—even monsters like Pops and Garp, who stood at the pinnacle of the old era, could only clench their fists and retreat in the face of that 1,500-meter barrier and that Heavenly Punishment Blade.

When that final, silent ripple spread out, no one thought about victory or defeat, or about saving face anymore; only one word remained in everyone's mind.

run.

Looking back now, I'm truly Uchiha for their Susanoo survive unscathed on this ship.

"Finally... we got that brat Ace back." Newgate leaned against the ship's railing, his voice hoarse like sandpaper scraping against sheet metal, but a faint smile finally appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He turned his head and looked at the black-haired youth next to him, who had been dug out of the rubble by Marco, his body wrapped in bandages, and who was bowing his head, not daring to utter a sound. He wanted to curse him, but then thought better of it.

It's good that he can come back.

Someone on deck burst out laughing first.

The laughter wasn't loud, and it sounded hoarse, like a broken gong, but it quickly spread to a large group of people.

They had just escaped death. Their sails were tattered like rags, the hull was riddled with cracks, and the sea behind them had been completely wiped out. But they were still there, Ace was still there, and their Pops was still there. That was enough.

But after the laughter subsided, a lingering fear remained in everyone's eyes as they looked towards Marineford.

A soft thud sounded on the deck—the sound of wooden clogs stepping on the deck.

Uchiha Fugaku landed on the side of the Moby Dick, swaying slightly before regaining his balance.

His face was terribly pale, with streaks of sweat still clinging to his forehead, and his breathing was somewhat unsteady.

He approached Newgate, his face somewhat pale.

Upon seeing the newcomers, Newgate took a deep breath and said, "It's Fugaku! We really owe you guys a lot this time! Otherwise, I'm afraid..."

The thought of the sudden appearance of the Pacifista and the subsequent appearance of the Gunko and Steel Bone Kong made Whitebeard's face show a hint of fear.

Each Pacifista possesses control comparable to Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral, while the Gunko and Steel Bone Kong each possess terrifying strength comparable to Admiral-Yonko Level.

If it weren't for the appearance of the Uchiha Clan, the Whitebeard Pirates would probably have been in grave danger this time.

Although the aftermath resulted in the deaths of nearly a thousand members, this was war, and it was unavoidable.

Moreover, if it weren't for Natsu's presence, and if that person had been allowed to make a move, probably not a single Whitebeard Pirates would have survived!

Thinking back on this, Newgate's face was filled with lingering fear and gratitude.

Uchiha Fugaku clutched his chest and gasped for breath; the exertion from forcibly activating the Complete Susanoo unexpectedly been immense.

Even with the enhancement of his physical attributes by the mysterious term mentioned by Natsu, which increased his physical abilities several times over, and the subsequent transplantation of Hashirama Cells to improve his eye power, the power of the Complete Susanoo was simply beyond the capabilities of an ordinary Mangekyō Sharingan.

Even though he only activated it for less than half an hour, he had already consumed nearly 60% of his Chakra and eye power, and he probably wouldn't be able to continue using Susanoo battle for a while.

After catching his breath, Fugaku said to Newgate, "There's no need for that. My Uchiha Clan always repays kindness and avenges wrongs."

"Ace helped us hold off Blackbeard outside Origin Island, and Lord Newgate even told us about the methods of Haki training. Our Uchiha Clan will certainly not stand idly by and watch our allies suffer."

At this point, Fugaku paused slightly before continuing, "Newgate, after this, my Uchiha Clan, the Whitebeard Pirates, and the World Government will likely have to completely break ties. Natsu just conveyed something to me, hoping that Newgate will grant his request."

"Gururu! Speak freely! If it weren't for your Uchiha Clan this time, my entire Whitebeard Pirates would probably be wiped out. As long as it's within my power, I, Newgate, will do my utmost!" Newgate laughed heartily in response to Fugaku's words.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku pondered for a moment before speaking, "According to Natsu, he hopes that the Whitebeard Pirates can temporarily leave the New World and head to the West Blue, where they can rest and recuperate near Origin Island."

"Hmm? Heading to the West Blue?" Upon hearing Fugaku's words, Newgate narrowed his eyes and understood Natsu's meaning.

After this war, the Whitebeard Pirates, with thousands of crew members killed in action. The World Government also completely broke ties with the Whitebeard Pirates and would never let them go under any circumstances.

If they were to return to the New World, the Whitebeard Pirates would likely face annihilation under the World Government's siege.

The Uchiha Clan is in a similar situation, having completely broken ties with the World Government this time. Although the Uchiha Clan is powerful, its population is relatively small, and the pirates or armies in the Four Seas are generally weak and unable to support a massive war.

If the World Government launches a large-scale invasion, even if the Uchiha Clan wins, they will likely suffer severe losses due to a lack of lower-level combat power.

The Whitebeard Pirates consisted of elites selected from the Four Seas and the first half of the Grand Line, Paradise. Each of them could be a pirate with a bounty of tens of millions of Beli in any of the Four Blues.

This number is just enough to make up for the Uchiha Clan's lack of low-level combat power.

Moreover, they are all in the same boat now; if the World Government eliminates one side, the other side will certainly not escape either.