Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
The news of the public execution was officially announced.
It completely shattered Marineford's usually peaceful atmosphere. The entire headquarters became a war machine suddenly roaring to life, operating far beyond capacity.
Troops converged on Marineford on an unprecedented scale and at unprecedented speed.
First, the Marines' strongest fighters assembled.
Aside from "Heavenquake" Gern, who was already at headquarters (the authorities had yet to clarify whether he would personally take part in the fighting),
"Akainu" Sakazuki, "Aokiji" Kuzan, and "Kizaru" Borsalino had all returned upon being summoned, taking their places at the heart of the operation.
Meanwhile, "Buddha Sengoku" personally oversaw the entire operation and presided over the execution.
Navy Hero "Iron Fist" Garp and former Marine Admiral "Black Arm" Zephyr would join the battle!
More than half of the officers ranked Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral were mobilized!
Countless elite troops arrived from Marine Branches around the world.
For a time, everywhere one looked across Marineford's harbor and plaza, every soldier wore a Justice Cloak!
At the same time, the World Government issued a compulsory order: all members of the Shichibukai had to participate in this Execution Defense War.
Finally, G-10 in the New World answered the call, dispatching three of its core fighters.
"White Rabbit" Lipo, "Gild Tesoro" Tesoro, and the "Devil's Descendant" Douglas Bullet arrived to join the battle.
Marineford, the Family Quarters.
The neighborhood, normally full of everyday life, was now bustling with frantic activity as military families evacuated with the help of Marine personnel.
At Zephyr's home, his wife had already left under the escort of their son, who also wore a Justice Cloak and was now a Marine Captain.
Only Zephyr remained in the empty living room.
He was waiting.
Before long, a voice as bright as a bell rang out, accompanied