It was also this battle that dispelled everyone's lingering objections. Ace successfully took charge and gained command of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Now, sitting at the bow, Ace came to a profound realization.
Strength was the foundation for controlling everything in this world!
"I have to become even stronger!"
"I'll lead the Whitebeard Pirates to even greater glory!"
Slowly clenching his fists, Ace's eyes filled with resolve.
Until, at last, he could truly face that man.
Time slowly passed.
Seven days had passed since the Three Admirals entered the New World.
Countless people around the world were watching for their movements, but a fleet jointly led by three men who represented the Marines' greatest fighting strength was naturally no easy thing to track.
Once the fleet entered G-8 Fortress, everyone lost track of the three Admirals.
The secrecy of Marine operations was naturally extraordinary.
Apart from the three Admirals themselves, no one knew the specific mission behind their joint expedition into the New World.
Dressrosa.
The usually bustling, lively harbor suddenly fell silent.
The civilians stared wide-eyed at the enormous warships slowly docking one after another, their expressions shocked and bewildered.
"The Marines?!"
"Why would such a massive Marine fleet suddenly come to Dressrosa?"
"What's going on?"
Not only were the civilians confused, but the members of the Donquixote Family were also bewildered and terrified.
Because as the enormous Marine fleet docked ship by ship, large numbers of Marines poured out.
Within moments, the civilians at the harbor had been dispersed, and two orderly rows of Marines stood at attention.
Even the greatest fool could tell that such pomp and ceremony could only belong to someone holding immense authority within the Marines.
Then three figures appeared at the bow, standing shoulder to shoulder. After surveying their surroundings, they stepped ashore.
"Those