The most courageous pirate hunter

He frowned.

There were still ten days until the execution of Fire Fist Ace, but now the Whitebeard Pirates had disappeared without a trace, and all their informants and spies had been eliminated.

Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you be victorious in every battle.

Being unaware of the enemy's actions is a significant disadvantage in war.

This is a major taboo.

"Newgate is still the same as always."

Upon hearing that the Whitebeard Pirates had disappeared, Sengoku knew that the plan had succeeded. He knew Edward Newgate all too well. However, this time the enemy he was facing was not just the Whitebeard Pirates. Even though he had made full preparations, Sengoku was still a little worried.

"What about the Monarchy organization? Have they made any moves?"

Sengoku was primarily concerned with that beast. As long as that beast didn't show up, he had a bad feeling. In his mind, the King of Hunters was more dangerous than anyone else.

It is truly despicable and shameless; their schemes and tricks are impossible to guard against.

Moreover, they will definitely intervene in this war and become enemies with the navy.

"After Monarch wiped out the Red-Haired Pirates, they disappeared without a trace and did not seize the territory and wealth left behind by the Red-Haired Pirates, so the territory under the Red-Haired Pirates is now in a state of chaos."

Gion shook her head.

She didn't quite understand the Monarchy organization. Since they had already wiped out the Red-Haired Pirates, why didn't they take over their territory and wealth? Why did they just let others reap the benefits?

It's a complete waste of effort.

"Humph!!!"

"A person who hides his true colors and reveals his true intentions."

"That bitch will definitely come and cause trouble."

Zhan Guo snorted coldly.

The reason why the Imperial Organization is so unsolvable and has no weaknesses is because it is homeless, making it extremely difficult to capture its members, unlike the Four Emperors who each have their own territory.

"So it's possible that we're facing both the Whitebeard Pirates and Monarch at the same time?"

Sakazuki had a blank expression, but his deep red suit gave him a commanding presence.

"We are facing not only these, but also other pirate crews and legendary pirates, such as the Lone Red, Golden Lion, Devil's Heir, Dark King, World Destroyer, and other old monsters, as well as the underworld, other kingdoms, and even Kaido of the Beasts, Big Mom, and so on."

"There were too many unexpected events."

He poured a bucket of cold water, completely exposing the seriousness of the matter to everyone.

Because these people need to be guarded against.

Almost all of them either thrive on chaos or want to take advantage of the situation.

Who knows if some people might suddenly have a brain fart, or feel lonely and empty, and then take a stroll around Marineford?

"What are our chances of winning?"

Kuzan, who had been silent until now, finally spoke.

"The Big Mom Pirates and the Beasts Pirates may not necessarily take action. It seems like we have many enemies, but if you think about it carefully, there are only the Whitebeard Pirates and the Monarch organization, which is very likely to appear. Other forces or individuals are just for their own interests."

Gion had already analyzed it.

"Kaido of the Beasts is a complete madman. He might get involved, but most likely he'll just attack the territories of the other Four Emperors, not Marineford. The Big Mom Pirates are the same; they desperately need to seize territory to expand their power."

The two suffered considerable losses at the hands of the Hunter King, losing more than one of their key allies.

"As for characters like Lone Red and Golden Lion, I feel they are very likely to appear."

"Where is the revolutionary army?"

"The Revolutionary Army isn't having an easy time either. Since the Hunter King ushered in the Great Rise era, the world has entered an era of universal cultivation, where everyone has the opportunity to master power. Therefore, it's very difficult for the Revolutionary Army to expand its influence as it did before!"

"Now the Hunter King has many supporters, and the Revolutionary Army and the Monarchy are enemies, which greatly reduces the desire of many people to join the Revolutionary Army. It is actually similar to the situation of our Navy."

"That beast."

The Warring States period would get angry just hearing that name.

as time flows.

The meeting lasted for nearly three hours.

Garp remained silent with his head down throughout the meeting, until it ended.

"Garp, just say what you have to say."

Sengoku looked at Garp, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated, and appeared to have aged several years in an instant.

He knew what his old friend was thinking.

I've been feeling completely exhausted lately.

The torment was unimaginable in the dead of night.

But the war had to continue, and Fire Fist Ace could only be the trigger, especially since the other party had another identity, even if that identity was no longer so influential.

"I want to see Ace."

The office quieted down.

Garp had been hesitating, and he didn't know how to see Ace. But there were only ten days left, and time was passing quickly. He didn't know if he would miss the opportunity if he continued to hesitate.

"Karp, I hope you make the right decision, or don't blame me for being ruthless."

"You should know how much this war means to me, to the navy, and to justice. Don't let me down at this crucial moment."

After a moment of silence, Zhan Guo agreed.

He was a lifelong friend and didn't want Garp to have any regrets because of this.

"I know."

Garp's voice was hoarse. He then turned and left the office. Sengoku watched his departing figure, sat down in his chair, and sighed.

soon.

In the lowest level of the naval headquarters, a footstep echoed through the dimly lit prison.

Ace has now been secretly moved here, and is just waiting to leave in ten days and be executed in front of the whole world. During this time, no one is allowed to enter without Sengoku's order.

Karp carried his kerosene lamp through the long corridor and finally stood in front of a cell, the dim light illuminating everything around him.

Four Seastone chains extended from the wall, firmly binding Ace's limbs and limiting his range of motion to only one meter.

Open the cell door.

Garp placed the kerosene lamp on the ground and sat cross-legged in front of Ace.

Perhaps hearing the noise or feeling the gentle light so close by, Ace looked up, his face completely bloodless. When he saw that it was Garp, he grinned.

"grandfather."

"pat~"

Tears streamed down her face, dripping onto the ground.

Karp pursed his lips tightly, clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh. He didn't want to cry, but the tears just wouldn't stop.

Ace didn't dare to face Garp either, and could only lower his head and purse his lips.

In an instant, the empty prison was filled only with the sound of tears dripping onto the ground, making even breathing painful.

Garp watched Ace silently, while Ace kept his head down, making it impossible to see his expression.

Don't know how long it has been.

Karp stood up without saying a word.

"grandfather!"

Seeing Garp about to leave, Ace looked up and his face was already covered in tears.

Karp trembled all over and did not turn around.

"sorry."

Upon hearing this voice, Garp's trembling body calmed down, and he stepped out of the cell, his footsteps fading into the distance.

Garp remained silent throughout.

He didn't know what to say.

Accusations?

A deep regret?

Should I break down and cry?

When he left the dungeon and stood in the square of Marineford, Garp looked up at the blinding sun in the sky and felt his heart clench, making him feel suffocated and unable to breathe.

Why don't you listen?

What am I supposed to do?

My heart was clenched; that feeling of helplessness was so unbearable.

Heartbreaking!