Some time passed, and the battle situation on the field became increasingly clear.
Even in their frenzied rage, the pirates were fighting like cornered beasts, and with twice the manpower, they finally showed signs of defeat.
"ICE: Breath of Extreme Freeze!"
Aokiji waved his arm, sending a surge of icy energy towards the pirates fighting the Vice Admiral.
He had already dealt with the squad leaders who had besieged him, and now he was a free man supporting all the naval commanders.
Akainu gained prestige by taking a high-level approach to defeating Whitebeard, so he sought the support of the Navy Admirals.
It's also a meritorious act, but it can also reduce the deaths and injuries of colleagues.
A surging chill filled all directions, leaving those people with nowhere to hide.
The only moisture in the air condensed into ice flakes, and the cold air itself became a weapon.
"Cough cough..."
The pirates instantly found it hard to breathe.
The once gentle air became incredibly dangerous.
Taking a breath feels like a knife piercing my lungs.
The internal organs had to be frozen into ice crystals.
As the body sluggish, it was enveloped by the cold air from the outside.
In just a moment, they became lifelike ice sculptures.
The general who had been helped saluted Aokiji, expressing his gratitude for his swift assistance.
Aokiji nodded slightly, then went to Garp's side.
He glanced at Garp, who was still Luffy, and reminded him, "Vice Admiral Garp, arrest that kid first. This isn't a place where he can run wild."
A naval hero and a rookie pirate fought fiercely to a standstill.
It wasn't so obvious when everyone was engaged in a fierce battle, but now that we're entering the final stages, it's becoming too conspicuous.
Regardless of what the surrounding navy thinks, the Five Elders are watching from above.
"..."
Garp glanced at Aokiji, a struggle running through his mind.
"Vice Admiral Garp, if we arrest him now, he can still live. But if we wait for someone else to make a move, things might not be so easy."
Aokiji sighed and tried to persuade him again.
He could understand Garp's mentality; with his two grandsons dying one after another, it was inevitable that he would be mentally devastated.
"Good."
Garp replied sullenly.
He knew Aokiji was right; if Luffy, no one would be able to save Luffy.
Frustrated by Luffy's reckless and self-destructive behavior, coupled with the negative emotions brought on by Ace's impending death.
This hardened Garp's heart, and he finally made up his mind.
"You old geezer, what are you saying! I will definitely defeat you and rescue Ace!" Luffy shouted arrogantly.
His recent fierce battle with Garp has certainly boosted his confidence.
Garp's moves, aside from his great strength, are completely harmless.
As for those pirate captains who were nearly killed by Garp's punch, he has chosen to ignore them.
"Luffy, today I'll show you what a true powerhouse is." Garp looked at Luffy and said in a deep voice, "Don't dream of being a pirate until you can surpass my fists."
"Bring it on! I'm not afraid of you!"
Luffy shouted defiantly.
Garp moved swiftly, instantly appearing in front of Luffy.
"Rubber Rocket!"
Luffy hurriedly threw a punch to retaliate.
The fist, propelled by elasticity, shot out like a cannonball, with immense force and weight.
"You're too weak, Luffy. This ocean isn't a place for you to act recklessly."
Garp slapped Luffy's fist away and Luffy him.
He grabbed Luffy's shoulder with his left hand and lifted Luffy high into the air.
"How could this happen? Put me down!"
Luffy hadn't grasped the gravity of the situation and was still thinking about continuing the fight.
However, he failed to understand that an old man's patience with his grandson has its limits, especially when the grandson acts too recklessly.
Luffy felt like a toy, completely unable to resist Garp's power.
He was utterly astonished, feeling that Garp wasn't like this just now.
Garp slammed Luffy's body to the ground with his left hand.
The overwhelming force caused the elastic rubber Luffy deform in mid-air, his face and body twisted beyond recognition.
"Fist Bone Impact!"
Garp clenched his right fist, covered in dark Haki, and slammed it down hard on Luffy's stomach.
Boom!
As Luffy was slammed to the ground, a Haki punch landed simultaneously.
Instantly, a crater ten meters deep appeared on the ground.
"Cough, cough..."
Luffy coughed up blood.
With each smash and punch from Garp, he felt as if he were being crushed by a small mountain.
Even with the Gum-Gum Fruit to absorb the force, it's not an injury that would allow him to stand up again.
He lay in the pit, his body limp and lifeless like a rag doll.
He couldn't understand how his grandfather, who had just been fighting him to a standstill, had suddenly become so strong.
However, before he could figure it out, he fell into a dazed state, his consciousness becoming hazy.
Garp, with Luffy tucked under his arm, charged into the battlefield with an icy expression.
His fists were covered in a dark, Haki, and every punch he threw was filled with murderous intent.
Luffy watched in a daze, realizing that no pirate could withstand Garp's punch; after one punch, their fate was unknown.
Pirates who had sparred with him to a similar level, and those who were no match for him, were all incredibly vulnerable in Garp's presence.
Luffy understood; it wasn't that he was stronger, but rather that Garp was letting him win.
As time went on...
The high-ranking generals defeated their opponents in two-on-one or three-on-one battles, and then went to provide support elsewhere.
The pirates dwindled with each battle, while the navy's encirclement tightened.
The pirates, who initially fought against two or three opponents, gradually increased their strength to fight against five or ten, until finally they were powerless to resist.
Marco was pierced by Kizaru's beam once again, his body covered in blue flames, unable to recover. With a Light-Speed Kick from Kizaru, he collapsed completely.
Akainu, who was fighting Whitebeard head-on, was also in a difficult situation at this time.
His entire body was burned, his right arm was missing, and a section of his crescent-shaped white beard had been burned away.
The effects of the Energy Steroids were ultimately limited; he was merely an elderly man terminally ill, with little vitality left to burn.
My vision began to blur, and my body began to sway.
Whitebeard could no longer stand.
He looked towards the Execution Platform and shouted, "Ace, I'm sorry, I can't save you!"
"Pops!"
Ace looked at Whitebeard's miserable state and tears streamed down his face.
"Are these your last words, Whitebeard!"
Akainu sneered, completely ignoring the bloody holes in his body.
Whitebeard, who was fighting on drugs, was also in bad shape and seriously injured.
But that doesn't matter anymore; in a live broadcast broadcast to the entire world, he's about to take the life of one of the Four Emperors.
What an honor this is!
He will use this opportunity to ascend to the position of Fleet Admiral and lead the navy toward Absolute Justice.
"Gurala la la!"
Ignoring Akainu's taunts, Whitebeard shouted towards the Transponder Snail: "OnePicec is..."
"The Demon Hound!"
Akainu's arm turned into magma.
He threw a powerful punch at Whitebeard.
He had been watching Whitebeard for a long time. It would be fine for him to say some other last words to showcase Akainu's achievements, but if he wanted to emulate Roger, he should just die quickly.
The scorching magma, carrying immense Impact, hurtled towards Whitebeard.
"Air Quake!"
Whitebeard wanted to activate the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power.
However, without any supporting force, it could not release anything.
If he were ten years younger, he would definitely tear this lava brat to pieces.
But he was already old, so old that he could only fight the enemy by taking medicine.
Whitebeard was completely powerless, watching the lava approach.
I am a remnant of the old era; the new era has no vessel to carry me.
Boom!
The lava blasted half of Whitebeard's body apart, and he continued flying backward.
The remaining part of Whitebeard's body was too weak to support him, and he collapsed to the ground.
The World's Strongest Man, Whitebeard, is dead!