Little Ace, Don't Be Afraid. Dad Is Right Here
It fell from the sky.
Or perhaps a direct, forceful attack.
The Marineford Museum is eerily quiet.
Everyone held their breath.
The clock hands ticked forward, second by second.
However.
While Marineford was quietly waiting...
The first piece of bad news arrived.
The Navy's Gate of Justice.
It had been quietly opened without me even realizing it!
The administrators within the Gate of Justice.
We are currently unable to contact them!
Upon hearing this news...
Sengoku's face darkened.
The saying goes, "Man proposes, God disposes."
He was fully aware of this as well.
Even if his navy was well-prepared, even if he had considered countless plans.
There will inevitably be omissions.
But he really hadn't expected it.
The first piece of bad news came so suddenly.
Just then...
A naval sentry suddenly spotted a dark shape on the distant sea.
at the same time.
Beside this dark figure.
Several dark figures appeared one after another.
Because the distance is too far.
It is difficult to distinguish with the naked eye.
The sentry raised his binoculars.
His pupils then contracted sharply.
At the moment when the line of sight focuses.
The sentry was startled.
These dark figures are all fleets from the Whitebeard Pirates!
Who else could it be but its forty-three affiliated pirate crews?
"Fleet Admiral, the Whitebeard Pirates have appeared!"
Sengoku learned about the situation on the ground immediately through the Den Den Mushi (Den Den Mushi).
The moment the Whitebeard Pirates appeared.
The once quiet Marineford suddenly became restless.
The standoff between the two sides is about to begin!
The elite naval soldiers gripped their weapons tightly.
They gazed expectantly into the depths of the distant mist.
Where's Whitebeard?
Sengoku ignored the group of affiliated pirates and instead asked directly if they had spotted any trace of Whitebeard.
"This..."
"Fleet Admiral, not at the moment!"
The sentry's binoculars swept the area, but unfortunately, they found no trace of the Moby Dick!
Not long after.
The fleet of the affiliated pirate crew passed through the mist.
They gradually appeared before everyone in Marineford.
Looking around.
The Great Vortex Spider Squard, the Ice Witch Whitey Bay, Little Oars Jr.., and Thunder Lord McGuy are all present!
These are all powerful figures who swept across the New World!
The naval sentries were sweating bullets.
Similarly.
The entire navy of Marineford.
They also began sweeping through the scene.
However, there was still no sign of Whitebeard.
The Sengoku remained silent.
Whitebeard.
This man is known as the strongest man in the world.
How will he appear?
While the Three Admirals, the Giant Vice Admiral, the Shichibukai and all the other top combat forces of the Navy were inspecting the footprints of the Whitebeard Pirates' Moby Dick among the forty-three affiliated pirate crews.
"Gurgle!!!"
Suddenly.
Bubbles began to rise in the bay before them at Marineford.
The eerie sound drew everyone's attention.
Sengoku, Tsuru, Garp, Akainu, Kizaru, Aokiji, and a group of Vice Admiral all turned their heads.
After witnessing this bizarre scene...
They only had one thought in their minds.
It's here!!!
The next second.
A gigantic whale ship appeared out of nowhere.
It suddenly burst forth from the seabed.
The visitor was none other than the Moby Dick.
Sunlight reflected off the Moby Dick.
The seven-colored light was so dazzling that it was impossible to open one's eyes.
The water column shot into the sky, suddenly rising a hundred feet high.
The outer shell of the Moby Dick.
The thick coating was broken with a "pop" the moment it set sail.
As the soul and pillar of the Whitebeard Pirates.
The Moby Dick has appeared!
in addition.
Three smaller Moby Dick also surfaced shortly afterward.
Four mother and baby ships Moby Dick.
Using a pincer movement.
They are respectively located in four opposite directions.
Waves splashed, water sprayed everywhere.
The water was even poured onto the dozen or so Giant Vice Admiral at the front.
On the lead mothership Moby Dick.
There were fourteen people standing there!
Marco, the captain of the First Division; Jozu, the captain of the Third Division; Vista, the captain of the Fifth Division; and others were all present.
Aside from Ace on the execution platform and Lin Yan, who infiltrated Impel Down.
This represents the pinnacle of the entire Whitebeard Pirates.
The fourteen squad leaders were on high alert.
Their eyes were piercing, and their faces betrayed no emotion.
A pair of indifferent eyes swept over the group of naval soldiers before them!
As expected of the Navy.
To deal with the Whitebeard Pirates.
They really went all out.
Putting aside other things...
Judging from this situation...
That's enough to tell.
The Navy's determination to annihilate the Whitebeard Pirates!
but.
You navy folks don't really think so.
With just these people...
Would that make them laugh at their belief in rescuing Ace?
Wishful thinking!
As the fourteen division commanders' gazes swept over the Navy.
The Navy is also sweeping away the fourteen division commanders!
Feeling the pressure from the group of squad leaders.
Many naval personnel felt uneasy.
No matter how old Whitebeard may be.
But ultimately...
He is still Four Emperors.
He also holds titles that no one else can claim, such as the world's strongest man and a leader of the times.
The foundation laid over decades is evident here.
Their navy.
Is it really possible to eradicate such a towering tree?
This is an unknown quantity.
Just as the eyes of the Fleet Admiral, the Three Admirals, and many Vice Admiral were fixed on the Moby Dick.
"Tap tap tap!"
A series of solid, deep footsteps that struck straight to the heart.
It resonated deeply in the hearts of all the sailors.
Upon hearing these footsteps...
Marineford also fell silent.
The lingering sound echoed.
The sound echoed throughout the entire bay.
The sailors could even hear each other breathing.
My heart pounded in rhythm with the footsteps!
finally.
Amidst the tense expressions of the elite naval soldiers.
Whitebeard, naginata in hand, walked up the stairs, step by step, until he reached the very front of the Moby Dick.
And the navy.
Finally, we can see who it is!
With his inverted beard, the robes of Four Emperors), a signature pirate ship captain's hat, and a visually striking and imposing figure, he was a sight to behold.
Who else could it be but Whitebeard, the leader of the Four Emperors of the New World!
"Gurala la la la--!"
Whitebeard slammed his naginata heavily onto the ground.
His gaze then turned toward Ace, who was standing on the execution platform.
When he looked at Ace.
Ace slowly raised his head and looked at Whitebeard as well.
Their eyes met.
Ace trembled slightly.
The previous pretense has finally been completely removed.
Tears streamed uncontrollably down her face.
He shouted at the top of his lungs, "Pops... I'm so sorry..."
Listening to Ace's heart-wrenching screams.
Whitebeard gently gripped his naginata in one hand, then comforted Ace in a soft, gentle voice, "Don't be afraid, little Ace, Pops's right here!"