Sengoku's Order: Luo Chen Must Be Eliminated

On the execution platform, Sengoku said to Akainu below, "Akainu, Luo Chen, the one who kidnapped a Celestial Dragon, is yours. Make sure you capture him, or the Celestial Dragons will keep bothering us."

"I know. Not a single Pirate here will leave Marineford today," Akainu replied coldly from the chair in the center.

As for why Sengoku had not given the task to Kizaru, it was mainly because he feared that guy would act carelessly when the time came.

Luo Chen brought Domino aboard the Whitebeard Pirates' Moby Dick.

Whitebeard looked at the young man who had landed beside him and said, "You're the brat who kidnapped a Celestial Dragon a few days ago, aren't you? You've got guts."

"Whitebeard, I've heard much about you. Now that I've seen you, your reputation is truly well deserved," Luo Chen replied with a smile as he looked at the imposing figure before him.

Domino, who had come along with Luo Chen, was trembling with fear. Facing Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world, she naturally felt terrified as a woman. Fortunately, Luo Chen was there.

"Gurararara~~" Whitebeard looked up at the sky and laughed. "That's all in the past. This is the era of you young people now."

Marco expressed his gratitude. "Luo Chen, thank you. Although I don't know what your purpose is, you've indeed helped the Whitebeard Pirates share part of the pressure."

"If you want to show your gratitude, Whitebeard, then if you unfortunately die in this war, let me become the new captain of the Whitebeard Pirates. I'll protect your sons and get them out of Marineford safely." Luo Chen stated his purpose without beating around the bush.

Marco instantly flared up and roared, "Luo Chen, are you trying to start a war with the Whitebeard Pirates? How dare you say something so unlucky about Pops?"

The commotion aboard the Moby Dick was seen by both the Whitebeard Pirates and the Marine soldiers.

One of the Whitebeard Pirates pointed at Luo Chen and said, "What does that bastard Luo Chen want to do to Pops?"

"Could Luo Chen's goal in coming to Marine Headquarters Marineford be Whitebeard?" Some Marines had a different view, believing that Luo Chen's target might be Whitebeard.

After all, Whitebeard's reputation was enormous. Many people on this sea wanted Whitebeard's head.

However, the scene the Marines had been hoping for did not happen. Luo Chen and Whitebeard did not fight.

Whitebeard stopped Marco and said to Luo Chen, "Brat Luo Chen, according to what you mean, I'll die in this war, right?"

"Unless something unexpected happens, that should be the case." Luo Chen did not guarantee with absolute certainty that Whitebeard would die on the battlefield.

After all, the situation here was not the same as in the original story.

"Gurararara~~" Whitebeard laughed heartily. "You really dare to say anything. Just as expected of someone who dared to kidnap a Celestial Dragon."

"Rather than remaining passive, it's better to take the initiative. The results might be better that way," Luo Chen said indirectly.

"Gurararara~~" Whitebeard laughed. "If the current situation allowed it, I'd really like to have a good fight with you, brat."

"Old man, I'm afraid you won't get that chance." Luo Chen replied as he looked toward the Marines.

Marco looked at Pops with concern. In truth, Marco knew that Pops's condition was already very poor.

With his old injuries still troubling him, Pops had to face the encirclement of so many Marine powerhouses.

Therefore, Marco had already made up his mind. Pops could not be allowed to fight for too long in this war. The task of rescuing Ace would be completed by them, his sons.

But Marco could not say these words in front of Pops. There was no need to think about it—Pops definitely would not agree.

Having followed Pops for so many years, Marco understood his character very well.

At the same time, Dracule Mihawk stepped forward from where the Seven Warlords of the Sea stood.

That single step instantly drew the attention of many people.

Donquixote Doflamingo laughed beside him. "Fuffuffuffu~~~"

"This is rare! Dracule Mihawk, I never thought you'd actually intend to join the battle?"

"I only want to see how great the gap is between that man before us and the rest of us." Dracule Mihawk raised his hand, gripped the Supreme Grade Blade Black Blade Yoru on his back, and drew it.

Akainu, seated among the three Admirals, slightly raised his head. "That self-willed fellow actually wants to take part?"

"The world's greatest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk." The Marine soldiers stared at that figure in surprise.

Flower Sword Bista, captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' Fifth Division, watched Dracule Mihawk with a smile at the corner of his lips. "I've long wanted to cross blades with him. Any famous swordsman would consider that man, Dracule Mihawk, the strongest swordsman."

Dracule Mihawk suddenly swung his blade, sending an enormous flying slash sweeping out toward Whitebeard aboard the Moby Dick.

The hundred-meter flying slash swept over the ice, blowing away both Marines and Pirates in its path.

"Pops."

"Pops."

"Pops."

"Pops."

"Pops."

All the Whitebeard Pirates looked at Whitebeard with concern, because Dracule Mihawk's attack was headed straight for Pops.

The Marines all held their breaths, waiting for Dracule Mihawk and Whitebeard to determine the outcome.

Zoro tightened his grip on the weapons in his hands, his gaze fixed on Dracule Mihawk. "That guy, Dracule Mihawk."

Even now, Zoro still clearly remembered the scene of being defeated by Dracule Mihawk in the East Blue.

It could be said that in that duel against Dracule Mihawk, Zoro had suffered a crushing defeat.

Now that he saw Dracule Mihawk again, Zoro wanted to challenge him once more, but he also knew that his current strength was still not enough to defeat Dracule Mihawk.

The title of the world's greatest swordsman—Zoro swore he would claim it someday.