Quickly Go Invite Great Sage Luo Wen of Dezhou!
Information about the World Government's public execution of King of the Pirates's bloodline reached various newspapers.
The first to know was Luo Wen from Dressrosa.
At this moment, he, Gion, Zephyr stood on the port, ready to welcome the arrival of many naval commanders.
In his hand, Luo Wen held a copy of the latest issue of the World Economy News Paper, which was still steaming.
[Two weeks from now, the World Government will publicly execute the King of the Pirates's bloodline, Portgas D. Ace, at Marineford!]
[With the Five Elders, the highest-ranking officials of the World Government, present, Portgas D. Ace is doomed!]
[The bloodline of the King of the Pirates is about to end; will the Great Pirate Era be doomed?!]
"So soon, the Marineford War is about to begin?"
Luo Wen shook the newspaper, reflecting on the passage of time.
It's still so clear in my mind that Luffy was washing dishes in Baratie, and now Ace is about to die.
"Mr. Garp is going to be sad now."
Gion sighed once, and then nothing more was said.
She's friends with Garp, but has no connection to Ace, so there's no reason for her to be sad for Ace.
However, will Luo Wen attend the major event of executing the bloodline of the King of the Pirates?
Gion asked Luo Wen curiously, "Luo Wen, should we go join the fun?"
Probably not.
"Luo Wen said uncertainly."
He didn't have any particular dislike or fondness for Ace.
If he watched Marineford War again, he would probably still be moved for a moment by the emotional scenes involving Ace and the others, but that would be about it.
Asking him to rush off to rescue people is out of the question; he's not that free.
The reason for this uncertainty is whether anyone will add more money.
"Oh."
Seeing that Luo Wen had no intention of going, Gion completely lost interest.
Zephyr, on the other hand, became somewhat interested. "Commander-in-Chief Luo Wen, do you think it's necessary to make such a big show of it with the Five Elders personally overseeing the battle?"
"Even if Whitebeard were to go and rescue them, they wouldn't deserve this kind of treatment."
It's just a small fry like Fire Fist Ace; he's already safe at Marine Headquarters. Adding the Five Elders would be a bit too much.
"I hadn't noticed until you pointed it out, but I also don't know why they launched such a massive attack."
"With all these people gathered together, let alone Whitebeard now, even Whitebeard in his prime would be nothing!"
Only then did Luo Wen notice that the Five Elders were also going to attend.
He didn't know why these five old men had come in person, but he was already silently mourning for Whitebeard.
Under the supervision of the Five Elders, the Three Admirals of the Navy, Sengoku, and the Five Elders themselves are unlikely to hold back.
This lineup is equivalent to half the power of the World Government. (The other half consists of the God's Knights, Imu, and the Celestial Dragon National Treasure.)
If the original Paramount War was on Hard difficulty, the current Paramount War is on Abyss difficulty.
Let alone the weakened Whitebeard and Luffy at Summit War, even the strongest Whitebeard and Nika Luffy who defeated Kaido wouldn't be able to get past the current Summit War challenge.
The question is, in this desperate situation, will Luffy be instantly killed, or Devil Fruit Awakening his Devil Fruit powers and transform into Nika?
Luo Wen decided to turn on the TV and watch it properly when the time came.
Perhaps we can collect their bodies and summon Roger back then.
However, Luo Wen's thoughts were interrupted because the person they were waiting for had arrived.
A warship docked at the port, and Hōshō, who had met Luo Wen once before, was on the deck, surrounded by other naval officers.
"Welcome to the Neo Marines! From here, you will embark on a bright future!"
Luo Wen, accompanied by Zephyr and Gion, greeted them with a broad smile.
"Greetings, Commander-in-Chief Luo Wen!"
Hōshō, Doberman, and the others were flattered and quickly returned the greeting.
This was the infamous Godslayer, who actually came out to greet them.
The saying goes, "The Duke of Zhou spat out his food to welcome guests, and the world turned to him."
Many of the officers and soldiers who transferred from the Navy had a good impression of Luo Wen and Neo Marines from their first meeting.
When they saw Zephyr with his new right hand and powerful stride, they were even more astonished!
"Professor Zephyr, your hand!"
"This is all thanks to Commander-in-Chief Luo Wen. I have recovered to my peak condition, and I am still your teacher!"
Amidst pleasantries, the group quickly bonded and enjoyed the welcome feast prepared by Luo Wen.
After receiving numerous naval commanders, Luo Wen's power grew once again.
The New World, Moby Dick.
On the ship, Marco, Vista, Jozu, and many other officers were not laughing and joking as usual.
Everyone fell silent, staring at the Whitebeard with the IV drip in his mouth.
They just received the message too.
The World Government will publicly execute Ace in Marineford in two weeks.
Whitebeard lay on a recliner, holding a newspaper, lost in thought.
That stubborn young man who challenged him a hundred times and was defeated by him a hundred times. That young man who called him "Pops" and clamored to push him onto the throne of the King of the Pirates.
Ace!
His most favored son in the pirate crew, the son who can take over the mantle of the pirate crew.
Is he about to be sent to the guillotine?
He was going to save Ace; it was a decision he made the moment he received the news.
But what should Marco and the others do?
Marineford, the Marine Headquarters, he was confident he could make a name for himself when he was young.
But now, it's like a den of dragons and tigers.
Add to that the Five Elders, those guys are by no means weak.
He's Whitebeard, the World's Strongest Man!
Even he, facing such a lineup, wouldn't boast that "I'm invincible."
This journey will surely mean certain death.
He himself was willing to die, but his sons could not die.
Whitebeard looked at Marco and Jozu, finding it difficult to make a decision.
"Pops, shouldn't we go and save Ace?"
Marco finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked anxiously.
"Pops, Ace is our brother, we can't just abandon him!"
Jozu and Vista, along with the other squad leaders, shouted together.
"Of course we should save you, but I haven't figured out how. Marine Headquarters shouldn't be your burial ground."
"The Three Admirals, Sengoku, Garp, and the Five Elders —you can't handle even one of them."
"If we can't save Ace, you'll all perish there. Not only is Ace my son, but you are too!"
The Whitebeard sighed.
He was already struggling with how to protect his sons, and if they all went with him to the Marine Headquarters...
Then there's no need to worry, just let them all die.
This was not the outcome he wanted.
Hearing Whitebeard name the enemy, Marco and the other division commanders felt powerless and completely helpless.
They would risk their lives for even the slightest chance of rescuing Ace.
Facing such a lineup, there is absolutely no hope.
They are still willing to fight to the death, but the current outcome is bleak, so they need to come up with new solutions.
For a full ten minutes, the Moby Dick remained silent; no one came up with any ideas.
Finally, Marco hesitated before speaking, "Pops, perhaps we could go to Dressrosa and ask that Godslayer for help."