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As expected, the moment Sengoku posed his question, the atmosphere on the viewing platform shifted rapidly.
"This... the resemblance is uncanny!"
"Could it be that the Marines gave him plastic surgery?"
"Impossible! Haven't you heard? Jason grew up on Baterilla Island. The locals are all familiar with his appearance. You could ask anyone, and they'd confirm it."
"Then... could it be!!!"
"Exactly!"
"It's highly likely that the Anthony couple was entrusted by Roger to raise his son, meaning Jason was indeed raised by the Anthony family, but his biological father is none other than Gol D. Roger!"
Intelligent beings often have a strong instinct to consider themselves clever. Sengoku didn't reveal much information, which was in line with the Marines' usual secrecy protocols.
Because there was no need to say much.
Those who believed themselves to be of superior intellect and capable of digging into the details could connect the dots and create a coherent story.
The conclusions they arrived at themselves would be more convincing than any story told to them.
Jason felt the same way.
As he stared at the photo showing the striking resemblance between him and Roger, only missing the mustache and having a different gaze, he widened his eyes in disbelief, beginning to question his entire life.
Could I really be Roger's son?!
Why didn't they tell me?
And...
Suddenly, Jason recalled a memory from ten years ago when he came home one day to find his parents suddenly dead.
He remembered how that day, after being scolded by his father and driven out of the house for his laziness, he only returned home at dusk, hungry and ready to apologize, only to discover they had been killed.
Thinking back now, perhaps they had deliberately gotten angry with him to protect him, sending him away to save his life at the cost of their own.
Could this be the truth?
Jason fell into deep self-doubt, his eyes wide open and his mouth agape, his expression dazed.
Taking in the reactions of everyone around him, Rowen nodded again.
Only his Heavenly Network could monitor the entire execution ground, so he had to continuously gather information and prompt Sengoku on what to say next.
Luckily, Jason had the advantage of looking like Roger; otherwise, convincing everyone would have been exceedingly difficult.
Upon receiving this feedback, Sengoku grinned.
"So, tell me now, Jason— who are you?!"
Who am I?
Before this, Jason could confidently answer Sengoku that he was Anthony Jason.
But now, after all that had happened, Jason hesitated.
He wasn't sure who he really was anymore.
And his hesitation became the final straw that broke the camel's back. At this moment, his silence, to those watching, was tantamount to an admission.
"Kill... kill him!"
"Execute him! Hurry up and execute him!"
"We can't let this evil bloodline continue! What are you waiting for?!"
The audience erupted in fury.
One by one, the kings of the allied kingdoms screamed in anger, their eyes filled with lingering fear.
The pirate era ushered in by Roger had always been a topic of both praise and blame.
After all, the countless innocent lives lost in this chaotic era were a stain on Roger's legacy that could never be erased.
Especially for the allied kingdom members.
Before the pirate era, they lived in a world where they were protected by the Marines and the government, making them untouchable. Ordinary pirates wouldn't dare cause trouble.
But with the rise of countless powerful figures in the pirate era, they too were dragged into the chaotic whirlpool and couldn't escape.
So how could the allied kingdom members not be terrified?
"Could Jason really be my brother?"
In Drum Kingdom, Ace stared at his reflection in a knife, bewildered and filled with doubt.
Because he realized that, oddly enough, he didn't seem to resemble Roger at all!
In fact, his goofy, sworn brother Luffy looked more like Roger!
Especially when he wore that silly grin.
Apart from doubts like Ace's, the pirates felt a surge of anger.
Could it really be true?
This weak and pathetic loser was Roger's son?
What a disgrace!!
Therefore...
They couldn't let him die at the hands of the Marines!
In that moment, countless pirates made their decision.
"Everyone, be prepared. If nothing unexpected happens, the attack will begin soon."
Rowen's voice suddenly echoed in the ears of all the officers who were high enough in rank. Already informed, they closed their eyes slightly and placed their hands on their weapons.
At the same time, in the Ark Maxim's dining hall, a plain-looking man changed back into his regular clothes in the storage room and, disguised as a duty soldier, returned to the corridor.
As he left, he casually took out a golden water bottle from his pocket and tossed it into a nearby trash bin.
The empty golden bottle spun in the air, following a slow arc, before finally hitting the edge of the trash bin with a "thud" and falling in.
"Attack!"
Boom!
The timing was perfect. Just then, a roar erupted from the viewing platform.
The ground shook violently!
As the noise filled the sky, the earth suddenly began to tremble wildly. The stone viewing platform twisted and distorted, making everyone feel like they were standing on dough, the ground beneath their feet turning soft and unstable.
No one knew who he was signaling, but upon hearing his voice, a large group of figures sprang into action.
"Ahh!!"
"It's... pirates!!"
"Pirates have infiltrated us!"
"Help! Help!"
The scene descended into chaos as one Great Character after another, usually so high and mighty, tumbled from their seats, screaming in panic.
The once-solid stone blocks now flowed like water, with the stone steps converging and eventually forming a giant, 30-meter-long stone arm that ruthlessly smashed toward the execution platform.
The impact was cataclysmic!
The weight of hundreds of tons hurtled down at 300 km/h, and the sheer force of the air cannon produced by the impact was enough to make anyone shudder.
But unfortunately for them, their opponents were the Marines, each of them were monsters of the highest caliber!
For Rowen and the others, the stone arm descending from the sky was nothing to worry about, as someone would naturally deal with it.
"Scoundrel!!!"
Suddenly, a furious shout echoed through the sky.
Vice Admiral Onigumo's long, wild hair rapidly extended, forming spider-like limbs that drew all the blades hidden under his cloak.
The attack was aimed directly at the execution platform, where two Headquarters Vice Admirals stood guard!
Such disregard for them could only enrage Onigumo!
Soru!
A cloud of dust exploded from his original position, and in the next moment, Onigumo appeared in mid-air, directly facing the massive stone fist that was hundreds of times larger than himself.
The size difference was stark, but Onigumo showed no fear, his eyes brimming with ferocity!
"Hattoryu: Thousand Hunts!"
Whoosh...
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Countless silver sword shadows formed an enormous web of Sword Energy, enveloping the entire stone arm. The terrifying killing intent radiated in all directions, and with a sharp, grating sound, the falling stone arm suddenly froze. Then...
Boom!
It shattered into countless fragments!
Clatter!
Rustle...
Tiny fragments of stone rained down from the sky, like droplets of water striking the ground, instantly filling the area with swirling dust, making it impossible to see.
"Die, you worthless scum!"
Whoosh!
At that moment, a white-haired, muscular little giant burst out from the dust cloud. In his hands, he held not a regular weapon but an entire house, which he hurled toward the execution platform like a meteorite!
His target was none other than Jason!
At this point, everyone understood.
The pirates weren't attacking to save Jason; they wanted to kill him before the Marines could!
They couldn't let him die at the hands of the Marines.
So it was the pirates who would end this!
He might not have known the Stone-Stone Fruit user who initiated the attack, but in that moment, they worked together seamlessly.
"Help!"
Facing a falling house, few could remain calm.
Jason's eyes widened in terror as he crawled on the ground, desperately trying to escape the execution platform.
Vice Admiral Doberman naturally wouldn't allow that. He stepped on Jason's back, forcing him to cough up blood and rendering him immobile.
Then, he crossed his arms and drew his swords from his waist.
Ding!!
The crisp sound of metal echoed deafeningly as the house being hurled down by the white-haired strongman suddenly stopped, caught by the two slender blades crossed at one corner, unable to move any further.
Pfft...
The force of the impact transmitted through Doberman's body into the ground, causing Jason to black out and cough up more blood.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
As the attack was blocked, the white-haired strongman continued to exert force, trying to push the house down with all his might.
However, Doberman remained unmoved, holding his defensive stance like an unyielding gate of justice.
With each exertion of force, the house crumbled layer by layer.
Fragments of stone and wooden boards scattered everywhere, splintering like metal sheets folded in the collision, gradually wearing down.
"These Bastards!"
Seeing this, the white-haired strongman's eyes turned bloodshot as he prepared to exert even more force.
But at that moment...
Whoosh!
Onigumo, who had just landed, didn't spare him a glance. A hair arm wielding a long sword extended over ten meters from his back, and in a flash, it sliced across the man's neck.
Clang!
The resistance in front of Doberman instantly disappeared. He snorted coldly, swung his swords, and delivered a cross-shaped slash.
Crack...
The remaining half of the massive house was split into four pieces, falling to the sides of the execution platform.
Boom!!!
The impact from the tremor blew away half of the dust, revealing the intact execution platform and the headless corpse of the strongman falling from the sky, blood spraying everywhere.
Pirates who noticed this from afar widened their eyes in fear.
Hiss...
How terrifying the Marines are!
Without even deploying their top forces, just two Vice Admirals had completely thwarted their offensive!
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