An Old Acquaintance Appears Out of Nowhere

The New World, Egghead.

A terrifying crimson wave spread out, dyeing the pale green clouds crimson. Brilliant crimson beams of light fell from the sky, transforming into countless drops of blood-red light.

Just as he was about to destroy the entire Egghead, Vegapunk straightened his back, his eyes filled with deep reluctance.

"This is my most precious research sample. It's such a waste to use it here, but I can't help it..."

The Culture Vessel in his arms fell to the ground, and countless strange lights shot into the sky, resisting the blood rain.

This scene, along with Vegapunk's speech, spread throughout the world, astonishing countless people.

Sabaody Archipelago.

"I... I'm seeing things. What's going on in the sky?"

"What power this is! Vegapunk's research can actually withstand Uranus, one of the three Ancient Weapon. Amazing!"

"This is... a brain that is 500 years ahead of the world!"

At the same time, on the Summit Buddha in Marineford.

Narona Igussan looked surprised, then fell into deep thought.

Kaido, who was besieging the area, twitched at the corner of his mouth when he saw this scene. Why did the strange and domineering aura in the scene look so familiar?

"That domineering aura... Hahahaha! That guy actually stayed at the Navy's Eighth Research Institute. It seems he's been in cahoots with Vegapunk for a long time..."

"Hey! Sengoku, Garp! How does it feel to be betrayed by your own people? Seeing you like this makes me so excited I could dance! Hehehehehe!"

On the execution platform, Sengoku, who dared not be distracted, looked even more ashamed.

It wasn't just the numerous upheavals that inspired him to end the era; what he found even more unbearable was the unbridled Celestial Dragons child in the sky, and the Five Elders were deeply hidden.

"They're all Zoan-type Mythical Zoan! The phantom I saw at the edge of God Valley thirty-six years ago was real after all. What are these bastards hiding behind their bodies...?"

"Furthermore, what astonishing power this is! The child's eyes... could it be?!"

"What are you surprised about, Sengoku? Distraction is not good. Divine Departure - Earthquake!"

Bang bang bang bang bang...

Countless shattered ice fragments shot into the sky, their deep, domineering aura forcing the Three Admirals to retreat continuously.

"Hey, hey, hey, that's too exaggerated. This is young Whitebeard. With such monstrous strength, there must be some side effects."

Kuzan's expression changed drastically. Ice walls blocked Borsalino and Sakazuki's path, and Black Lightning shattered the ice, forcing the Marine Vice Admiral to watch from afar.

"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and execute Fire Fist Ace!"

Sengoku roared fiercely, and the executioner on the execution platform was about to raise his knife when he felt the rolling wax envelop the entire platform.

"What... what is this?!"

"That guy, when did that guy get to the execution platform?!"

"Mr. 3! That guy is a prisoner who escaped from Impel Down!"

Not far away, Smoker looked up, his face filled with astonishment, while Tashigi beside him was even more shocked.

"Colonel Smoker!"

"When did that bastard get promoted?"

Thump thump thump...

"We will never allow pirates to interfere with the end of the evil bloodline!"

Clang!

A verdant sword light traversed space, and Mr. 3, who was anxiously picking up the key, was filled with horror. A crisp click sound followed.

Bite!

The execution platform was split in two, and countless eyes watched this scene with tension.

"What about that evil bloodline?"

"I must die, I must die!"

"Gods, please end this terrible war quickly, or the whole world will be destroyed..."

"Ace!"

"Set sail! Set Luffy quickly and rescue Luffy!"

The Thousand Sunny plunged down from the clouds. Robin, on the deck, looked back and saw that face, still bearing the marks of memories and flames, with a deep smile.

"Flame Commandment!"

The Kuma surged forth, creating a firebreak that led directly to the coast.

At the edge of the execution platform, Ace smiled confidently and caught the hat that fell from the sky.

"Who's going to die here, Navy!"

"Thanks, Luffy's friend. Now we need to escape this sea. Keep up!"

Amidst the ruins, Mr. 3 breathed a sigh of relief; the feeling of almost being cleaved to death by someone else's sword was truly unpleasant.

On the other side, gazing at the dazzling golden Buddha before him, the Whitebeard laughed heartily.

"Looks like I've won, Sengoku!"

"That's not necessarily true, Whitebeard. The entire ocean has been sealed off; you can't escape!"

However, upon hearing this, the Whitebeard burst into laughter.

"I never intended to escape. I am a remnant of the old era, and there is no ship in the new era that can accommodate me!"

"Pops, Ace has been rescued. Let's leave Marineford immediately!"

The phoenix soared and danced in the sky, while the unbridled Tree Man below could only watch helplessly from afar.

"Brother Yisheng, this guy is the type I can't handle. You're really not going to make a move?"

"What difference is there between this evil party that so wantonly slaughters civilians and so-called pirates? I will not aid and abet such evildoers, nor will I expect to help the Navy..."

Ryokugyu sighed. Despite his grievances, he chose to proceed with caution on this battlefield where things could change at any moment.

"Brothers, let's retreat!"

"Pops, this way, I'll cover you!"

The members of the Great Whirlpool Pirates rushed forward, blocking the encircling Marines outside the wall of fire.

Whitebeard waved his hand, and another powerful Seaquake struck, plunging the marines into anxiety.

High above the heavens, Narona Igus looked down upon the masses below with an indifferent expression.

"In their death throes, no one can escape the barrier. Whether in the sky or the sea, all fates were sealed the moment the Six Red Sun Formation fell."

Just as the Whitebeard Pirates were about to leave, a familiar, irritating laugh rang out, causing everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates to stop in their tracks.

"Hahaha! Pops! You're really in good health. Want to see my new companions?"

The massive warship crashed into the ice, and bizarre figures leaped into Marineford, with Teach, the leader, laughing wildly.

"Those... those are!"

"The prisoners of Impel Down are all prisoners of Impel Down!"

"Hey, hey, hey, who let that guy out? Who let Douglas Bullet out?!"

The tall, imposing figure swept his gaze around, only pausing briefly when he looked at the Four Emperors and the Marine Admiral, his expression revealing undisguised disappointment.

"That's the captain's son? He does have a bit of the captain's look. Also, where is Uchiha Huayue?!"

"He will definitely come. Most of the people here are his enemies. Don't be so impatient, Bullet ..."

Teach to comfort him in a low voice, but the deep apprehension in his eyes made him subconsciously distance himself from him.

"Don't talk to me like that. We're just business partners. You're no match for Roger!"