The moment the news of the public execution was released, it spread across the entire sea in an extremely short time.
Marine Headquarters had deliberately pushed it. From the nations of the Four Seas to the great pirates of the New World, anyone who could receive Morgans's World Economy News Paper would learn of Marine Headquarters' announcement.
At three in the afternoon one week later, Ace, commander of the Whitebeard Pirates' Second Division, would be executed!
"Hey, hey! This is huge! In all my years, this is the first public execution I've seen, and the one being executed is one of Whitebeard's commanders!"
"Is this a declaration of war? Marine Headquarters declaring war on Whitebeard of the Four Emperors? Otherwise, wouldn't it be better for the Marines to dispose of that commander of Whitebeard's in secret?"
In Alabasta, after reading the news, Cobra understood why Karn had left. He couldn't help saying to Igaram beside him, "Mr. Karn left in such a hurry. If he needs troops to help him, Alabasta's six hundred thousand standing soldiers could lend him a hand."
Igaram hurriedly waved his hands. "That's Marine Headquarters. They won't allow Alabasta's troops inside, Your Majesty. A small group of helpers might be possible, though. Pell and Chaka could both go."
"In that case, you might as well let me go. I'm already stronger than Uncle Pell and Uncle Chaka."
After reading the newspaper, Vivi felt it was a great pity that she would miss such a big event. Somewhat disappointed, she said, "If I'd known, I should have insisted on staying with Mr. Karn."
New World
The sea seemed to have been pressed into a Calm Belt by an invisible, heavy presence, without a single wave stirring.
Over forty large pirate ships had gathered in these waters. Every