Why would a Saint Seiya become a pirate?

Luffy's expression suddenly turned serious.

"He is truly unfathomable; I always felt that he was hiding some huge conspiracy."

At the same time, Ace, who was imprisoned at the Navy Headquarters, was also lost in deep memories.

He recalled his harrowing battle with Blackbeard.

He wanted to find clues about the traitor within the Whitebeard Pirates from his memories.

And they wanted to know Blackbeard's true conspiracy.

At Naval Headquarters, the atmosphere before the big battle grew increasingly tense.

With Ace's execution time drawing ever closer, the entire Navy Headquarters was on high alert within three hours.

The Seven Warlords of the Sea all took their positions as ordered, preparing to face the approaching Whitebeard Pirates.

The three admirals from Marine Headquarters, Kizaru, Aokiji, and Akainu, also gathered together.

This made the already tense atmosphere even more oppressive.

Fifty warships were neatly lined up in the port, and 100,000 naval and 100,000 army personnel were on high alert.

With the addition of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the three Admirals, this lineup can be described as the gathering of the world's strongest forces.

Just then, the Warring States Marshal stood on the high command platform and solemnly revealed a shocking fact.

Ace was the son of Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King!

This news was like a bombshell, instantly causing an uproar among the crowd.

The crowd began to whisper amongst themselves, their faces showing shock and disbelief.

"What?! Ace is Roger's son? How is that possible!"

"No wonder the Navy took this execution so seriously, now I understand!"

The Navy has prepared all its forces and is on high alert, awaiting Whitebeard's arrival.

Meanwhile, the Gate of Justice, which had been keeping Luffy and his crew out, suddenly opened on its own.

This surprised everyone, who had no idea what had happened.

It turns out that Blackbeard and Shiryu of the Rain were frozen into ice blocks by Fanny using the forgiveness of the goddess of dawn.

They escaped successfully with the help of Van Auger and others.

Blackbeard, still harboring treacherous intentions, began recruiting men as soon as he escaped.

He also invited Caterina Depon, San Juan Wolf, Avalo Pizarro, and others whom Lafayette had secretly rescued to join his gang.

These guys are all ruthless; who knows what kind of trouble they'll cause when they get together.

At this critical moment, the Warring States Marshal spoke with the World Government.

Then he spoke to the Den Den Mushi with a serious expression.

"This battle is massive in scale, and our navy will need an additional 800 billion peley in military spending to ensure victory."

The World Government was immediately in an uproar upon hearing this.

They had already dispatched troops to provide support, and were originally going to refuse the offer of additional funding.

However, after some discussion, the Five Elders directly agreed to the request.

They had their own agenda.

The reason is simple: after this incident, they will find a reason to remove Sengoku from power and install a marshal who is easier to control.

In their view, the 800 billion pegories were simply the cost of rebuilding the naval base.

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Chapter 89 The Whitebeard Pirates Attack, Ace's Premature Execution!

The atmosphere inside the navy was so heavy it seemed like you could wring water out of it.

Everyone was on edge, highly alert for the impending battle.

Just then, a piece of news exploded like a bombshell in the navy.

Whitebeard's pirate crews are all converging on Marineford.

This news put the hearts of the naval officers and soldiers in their throats, and they searched everywhere for Whitebeard's whereabouts.

Everyone was on high alert, ready to face this life-or-death battle.

However, no one expected it.

Just as the navy was focused on the search, four pirate ships suddenly emerged from the center of the sea like ghosts.

This sudden turn of events left the sailors speechless, and they nearly dropped their weapons.

Standing on the deck was none other than the renowned Whitebeard and his 14 captains.

Um, 12 digits.

Whitebeard's iconic banner fluttered wildly in the wind.

His eyes revealed a firmness and fearlessness, as if he didn't take the navy in front of him seriously at all.

"Hmph, Marines, here we come!"

Whitebeard's voice, like a booming bell, echoed across the sea.

With Whitebeard's command, the war between his pirate fleet and the Marines officially began.

Whitebeard stood at the bow of the ship, raising his hands high, unleashing the power of his Tremor-Tremor Fruit.

Instantly, the entire sea surface began to shake violently, and a terrible earthquake erupted.

The waves, like giant mountains, surged toward the naval fleet, as if to swallow everything.

"Oh no, it's an earthquake!"

The sailors screamed in terror, their faces filled with despair.

"Ice Age!"

Just as the tsunami was about to engulf the entire navy, Admiral Aokiji stepped forward.

With a wave of his hands, a powerful surge of cold air erupted from them and rushed towards the surging waves.

In the blink of an eye, the seawater began to freeze, and the huge waves were frozen into icebergs. Only then did the navy breathe a sigh of relief.

"Phew, thank goodness for Admiral Aokiji!"

A naval soldier wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with lingering fear.

However, this was only the beginning of the war.

The war between pirates and the navy has officially begun, with both sides giving their all in a fierce battle.

Even Hawkeye, who had initially stood by and watched, joined the battle.

Holding a black sword, his eyes revealed a cold killing intent as he charged towards the pirates.

Meanwhile, the captains of the Whitebeard Pirates also used their abilities to fight back.

They fought like tigers descending from the mountains, engaging in a fierce battle with the navy.

In an instant, shouts of battle, the clash of weapons, and the release of Devil Fruit powers mingled together, resounding throughout the entire battlefield.

On the Navy side, following Aokiji and Kizaru, Admiral Akainu also couldn't resist making a move.

His body instantly turned into scalding magma, and he charged towards the pirates, leaving a trail of fire wherever he went.

The pirates were so frightened by Akainu's immense strength that they retreated repeatedly, but they did not back down and continued to resist stubbornly.

"Ace, I've come to pick you up!"

Just as the two sides were locked in a fierce battle, Oars Jr., the descendant of Oars the Demon, appeared.

His enormous body, like a small mountain, appeared before everyone.

Each attack could sweep away countless marines.

With his astonishing strength and enormous size, he opened the way for the pirates to enter the bay.

His every step shook the ground, and every attack terrified the navy.

"Haha, sailors, taste my power!"

Little Oz Jr. laughed loudly, waving his enormous weapon and smashing it towards the marines.

However, Oz Jr.'s heroic act also drew a strong backlash from the Navy.

Doflamingo, Moria, Kuma, and others launched attacks on him, unleashing a barrage of powerful Devil Fruit abilities.

Despite his valiant resistance, Little Oz Jr. was ultimately no match for the onslaught, and his body began to sway precariously.

"No, I can't fall!"

Little Oz Jr. gritted his teeth and fought on with his last ounce of strength.

Ultimately, Oars Jr. lost his leg to Doflamingo.

He finally collapsed to the ground under the heavy blows of Moria, Kuma, and the others.

But he sacrificed himself to open the way to the bay for the pirates.

His heroic act moved all the pirates, who vowed to avenge Little Oars Jr.

The Ice Witch Whiteybe was not to be outdone; she used her icebreaker to break through the solid ice created by Aokiji's Ice Age.

Her icebreaker, like a sharp arrow, pierced through the thick ice, opening a new path for the pirates.

Just then, Luffy and his crew suddenly fell from the sky and landed at Marine Headquarters.

This scene stunned everyone, and they all looked up.

The warship carrying Luffy and his crew was lifted high by the waves and then frozen by Aokiji's Ice Age.

Unexpectedly, the warship, having broken free from the frozen waves, landed right where Joz had removed the ice.

Luffy jumped off the warship and stood in front of Whitebeard.

He also told Whitebeard about the Navy's plan to execute Ace ahead of schedule.