All-Out War

Marineford, on the execution platform.

Ace's face contorted with rage as he roared.

"No! I am Portgas D. Ace, and I only have one father, and that is Whitebeard..."

"Stop making excuses! You were adopted by the Hero of the Marines Garp, escaped the massive search in the South Blue, and grew up in the East Blue after many twists and turns. That's why you've survived until now..."

Faced with this execution broadcast to the whole world, Ace was filled with rage. Who would admit that kind of guy was their father?

"Gold Ace, you have the blood of evil, the blood of the one who started this chaotic era. The Great Pirate Era should end with your death!"

"I, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, hereby declare that Gold Ace, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates and son of the Pirate King, shall be executed here!"

Bang!

Waves surged skyward, all naval soldiers were on high alert, and many officers were stunned in place.

"What's going on? We haven't found any living creatures, and the Moby Dick is still in the New World, so why is Whitebeard's ship in Marineford?!"

The next moment, the colorful Utakata refracted an unprecedented light under the sunlight, dazzling and mesmerizing.

"Bubble Shield! It's Coating Bubble Shield! Whitebeard came from underwater! Everyone, be on high alert!"

Snap!

As the Utakata burst, amidst the surging waves, a burly figure, wielding a naginata, laughed heartily, looking up at the sky.

"Gurarararara! Ace, my son, I've come to save you!"

"Pops! Get them away quickly! This is a dangerous situation targeting you!!!"

Ace's words darkened Sengoku's expression, and he immediately stopped hiding his determination, shouting loudly at the sky.

"All Marines, intercept Whitebeard!"

The next moment, ships docked on the naval shore turned around, attempting to take the opportunity to aid those inside Marineford.

But to everyone's surprise, the Whitebeard's smile remained unchanged, and the milky-white orb in his hand flickered erratically, causing Sengoku's expression to change drastically.

"Watch out, a tsunami is coming!!!"

"Submerge in the sea, Sengoku, Seaquake!"

Bang! Thud! Thud! Thud!

The air shattered like a mirror, and terrifying tremors tore the sea apart, leaving the coastline rugged and uneven with deep ravines.

The roaring waves were like the wrath of a god; even giants felt their own insignificance before their towering peaks.

As the war began, Whitebeard made the first move, sending waves crashing up as he tried to submerge the entire Marineford in the depths of the ocean.

"This old man doesn't seem like someone who can't be defeated. Since there's nothing we can do about it, if we don't stop him, the 100,000 naval soldiers will all be useless! Ice Age..."

A thousand miles of ice, ten thousand miles of snow.

Towering icebergs froze the ocean, blocking the surface, and layers of cold air dissipated with the wind, as if entering the dead of winter.

"General Aokiji!"

"Well done! We are the Navy, the Navy that upholds justice and strives to end this chaotic era. Don't lose!"

"Among all the naval officers and soldiers, Whitebeard only has a few thousand men. We have the advantage in numbers and we will definitely not lose!"

The next moment, more than 100,000 marines rushed towards the five Moby Dick. Giant Vice Admiral and a group of elite marine vice admirals surged out, with Onigumo leading the charge, using Moonwalk to rush into the battle.

On the main ship of the Moby Dick, Whitebeard smiled, but his words told a completely different story.

"Tch, without breaking through those guys, we probably won't be able to rescue Ace. Marine Admiral, huh..."

"Don't worry, Pops. I'll handle Kizaru. Let's see if we can hold off Aokiji or Akainu."

Marco smiled confidently, his Whitebeard nodding slightly as he glanced down at the four seats below him, which were only ranked below the Navy.

"Be careful. Those guys below the Marine Admiral level look quite troublesome. They're probably as strong as the Admirals, at least one or two of them."

At this point, the Whitebeard, who had been laughing heartily, suddenly gave a sly smile and whispered a hint.

"Tell the kids on the periphery to keep the fighting down and save their lives. That guy hasn't shown up yet; I want to know his attitude..."

Upon hearing this, Marco immediately understood and silently took out Den Den Mushi to notify his forty-three subordinate pirate crews, including the Squard and the Whitey Bay, to preserve their forces.

While issuing the notification, he sighed inwardly.

Forcibly disconnecting life support and recklessly acting upon entering the battlefield, dragging a severely injured body in this state, it's unknown how long he can hold on.

"Uchiha Huayue, if you're going to make a move, do it quickly. Your Pops doesn't have time to wait until the end..."

The deafening shouts of battle were incessant, artillery fire shattered the ice, and billowing smoke filled the air.

In a corner of the battlefield, unnoticed by anyone.

Two figures dressed in naval uniforms slipped silently into Marineford's family town, bypassing the fighting naval forces and pirates, and stealthily hid themselves away.

"Belle-mère, is this really okay? What we're doing now is desertion..."

"Shh, you don't really want to get involved in this war, do you? With our strength, which hasn't even fully mastered the Six Powers, we're just cannon fodder in this war!"

Belle-mère quietly crouched by the wall, intending to slip out of Marineford the sight that came into view made him freeze in place.

"But I still feel, sob sob sob..."

Koby, who was trying to struggle, was stiff all over, and the heat wave and lava coming at them made it impossible for the two of them to move.

"Admiral Sakazuki!"

"Why? Why is Marine Admiral in Marineford's family town?!"

Just as the two were puzzled, the naval captain who had been blocked by Sakazuki knelt down.

"Please, Lord Sakazuki, my wife and son are waiting for me to come home. I cannot die on the battlefield!"

"I'll say it again: return to the battlefield, engage in battle. Having chosen the path of the Navy, you must shoulder the Navy's justice..."

"You have a wife and children behind you, but how could others not have their own families behind them? This is the last time, go back to the battlefield, you deserter!"

The captain, who was already terrified, just knelt on the ground, unable to utter a word for a long time.

Seeing that his naval uniform was still neat, Sakazuki raised his eyebrows, and the rolling lava completely melted the deserter who had insulted the name of justice into ashes.

Glancing discreetly to the side, the terrified Belle-mère and Koby huddled in a corner, their breath forgotten amidst the horrific scene.

However, Sakazuki didn't care. He just looked at the figure that emerged from the shadows and curled his lips into a smile.

"It seems that betrayal is the most unforgivable thing, especially betrayal from one's closest relatives. You made the right choice..."

Instantly, a chill ran down their spines, especially after witnessing the figure appear in the shadows, and they vaguely understood what was going on.