" Pops..."
Seeing their Pops being attacked head-on by the Marines again, the pirates panicked even more and couldn't help but run towards him.
"Don't come any closer!!"
At that moment, the Whitebeard shouted again, stopping them.
"Do you think you can scare me and kill me with just a few moves?"
Don't assume anything. I don't need any help, because I'm Whitebeard!
Whitebeard had no intention of sending his men to help him. He used his pheasant sword to stop his falling body and roared.
Tear...
Whitebeard grabbed the marine with his large hands, who had a sword stuck in his chest, and casually tossed it aside.
call...
call...
He picked up his pheasant sword again and swung it around, slashing at the dozen or so sailors hanging on him, along with hundreds of men surrounding and attacking him.
As the Hurricane howled, chaotic gusts of air surged, and a large wave of navy personnel were swept away by the air currents.
"Monster, monster~"
The remaining marines looked at Whitebeard with fear in their eyes and murmured.
I know very well what my death will mean...
I won't be easily defeated until I see my child walk towards a bright future, right... Ace!!
As Whitebeard spoke, many captains and commanders surrounded him Whitebeard, doing their utmost to protect their beloved Pops.
"Hey, what are they doing? Why is everyone gathered around Whitebeard? All those powerful captains, the renowned captains of the New World, and even the former Shichibukai Jinbe are surrounding him. This is going to be tough!"
The navy became even more wary of them upon seeing this.
"We must protect Whitebeard's dignity; we will not allow the Navy to harm even a hair on his Pops again..."
The captain and the other captains swore an oath together.
"What a bunch of idiots..."
Whitebeard did not refuse his children's kind offer, and continued to stand there shaking his head.
"Hmph, since you want to see his future, then I'll let you see it all you want, Whitebeard, carry out the execution..."
Sengoku ignored the pirate sons surrounding Whitebeard, clasped his hands in a fist and snorted coldly, then ordered the newly arrived executioners to execute Ace again.
Swoosh...
The two remained silent, then raised their long swords and slashed at Ace's neck with all their might.
Ta-da-ta-da...
"Stop... stop it now... damn it, I said stop it, didn't you hear me?!"
He begged Iva to use her stimulating hormones to force himself to squeeze out more life force so he could stand up and continue his unfinished mission. Seeing Ace facing execution once again, he finally couldn't hold back and unleashed the Conqueror's Haki hidden deep within him.
boom...
An incredibly powerful Conqueror's Haki burst forth from his body, sweeping across the entire battlefield, its force like a heavy hammer slamming into everyone's souls.
then
Thump...
Knock knock...
Thump thump thump...
One by one, pirates and marines who were either too weak or too mentally exhausted fell to the ground, and the scene fell silent for a moment.
" Conqueror's Haki's Haki?!"
"Damn it, is it really because of genetics?"
"Fufufufu... This is so interesting! I never expected to witness such powerful Conqueror's Haki on this battlefield. That kid is definitely not simple!!"
The Navy, the pirates, and the Shichibukai were all shocked at the same time, and then they gave their opinions in different ways.
"Hey Rayleigh, is this why you think so highly of this kid? Someone with the potential to be a king, do you also want to groom him into a candidate for the next Pirate King?"
Meanwhile, on the other side, Encircling Wall erected by the Navy, the Red the Aloof Red was only slightly surprised to see Luffy unleash his Conqueror's Haki that swept across the entire area. He then turned to Rayleigh, the silver-haired elder sitting cross-legged beside him, and asked a question.
Glug glug...
"To be honest, I did have that thought, but it was just a guess before. I never expected him to actually have the talent, and the power after Awakening is so great, even surpassing what I had back then..."
Rayleigh compared the scene of his first Awakening of Conqueror's Haki with Luffy's current Luffy and found that even he, the feared right-hand man of the Pirate King Pluton, seemed to be inferior. A hint of helplessness appeared on his face as he smiled bitterly.
"Really? Even you're not as good as him? That's interesting. But his path ahead won't be easy. Showing off this ability in front of all the Marines, how can they feel at ease...?"
Red's deep eyes stared directly at Luffy, who continued running around the battlefield oblivious to Luffy eyes before disappearing, and then he spoke softly, offering a reminder.
"Haha, you're right. I can't sit here any longer, it's time for me to get up..."
Swoosh...
clatter!!
Rayleigh laughed heartily, then jumped straight down, preparing to rush to Luffy's side to protect him.
Tap tap...
The Marines had already surrounded the Execution Platform, trying to stop Luffy.
"Those who are timid, step back. From now on, never underestimate this newcomer again."
He is the son of a dragon, so it is only natural that he possesses this qualification...
A naval admiral with several deep scars on his face and an aura of intense pressure stepped forward and reprimanded the intimidated sailors.
"Yes, Vice Admiral Doberman!!"
The marines recognized the man immediately; he was one of the fifteen veteran vice Vice Admiral stationed at Marine Headquarters, and one of the five Vice Admiral who had led the Buster Call that destroyed Enies Lobby. It could be said that he had a deep relationship with Luffy.
"We absolutely cannot let this tiger return to the mountain now. If he leaves here, I believe he will become a formidable enemy of our navy in a few years. We must show no mercy!"
"Yes!!"
After Doberman finished his ideological work with the marines, he completely stirred up their killing intent, preparing them to do everything in their power to keep Luffy here.
Ta-da-ta-da...
"Hey, Straw Hat Boy, when did you discover that ability you just had...?"
Iva charged alongside Luffy, unable to hide her excitement and curiosity, and asked him a Luffy.
Bang...
Ah~
"What?"
Luffy kicked a Marine to the ground while asking him the same question again.
Uh... no, it's nothing...
What's going on? Hasn't he discovered the power dormant deep within his own heart? Even so, you can still command a huge following on this battlefield.
As expected of your son, Dragon!
Seeing that Luffy seemed unaware of what she had just done, Iva kept it a secret, but Luffy she became even more cautious and wary of him.
On Whitebeard's side, a large group of marines had just been defeated by him, and another large group surged up from behind. Seeing that Whitebeard was already seriously injured and looked like he would fall at any moment, they wanted to finish him off here as soon as possible, so they all rushed forward again without regard for their lives.
"First is Whitebeard. He's already badly injured and won't last long. If we put in a little more effort, we might be able to take him down soon. Don't hesitate, go for it..."
"Charge!"
The marines, roused by the shouts of those in front of them, brandished their swords and charged recklessly at Whitebeard.
Swoosh...
boom!!
Ah~
Whitebeard swung his sword again, and once again the Marines were sent sprawling in disarray.
Thump!!
Whitebeard slammed his halberd heavily on the ground to attract the pirates' attention, and then...
"Everyone... from now on, give Straw Hat Luffy all-out cover!!"
He issued this astonishing order.
"Hey... Pops, why? We still need to stay by your side!!"
The pirates didn't understand his thoughts and intentions, but Whitebeard hadn't yet offered an explanation.
"Kid, just go for it! If you're also someone who has inherited the Will of D, then let me see what the future of this ocean holds!!"
Whitebeard panted and thought to himself.