Kizaru's reliance was indeed misplaced. He's nothing but a sly old fox, always avoiding trouble.
In silence, Sengoku erased the thought of considering Kizaru as a candidate for the next Fleet Admiral.
Scoundrel, get lost.
Kizaru could clearly sense the change in the atmosphere around him. He initially thought that Sengoku was going to reward him for his efforts in obstructing Luffy. But upon witnessing his familiar behavior, he realized that this was exactly what he would do.
Kizaru noticed the gazes of the people around him, but he didn't feel embarrassed. With a calm expression, he focused on the footage as if nothing had happened, as if he hadn't seen anything.
As long as I'm not embarrassed, it'll be others who feel embarrassed.
Seeing Kizaru's demeanor, everyone silently averted their gaze.
Only Akainu's face was filled with anger, his expression showing his outrage. This idiot had tarnished the face of a Marine Admiral!
However, soon Akainu's expression turned satisfied because he saw himself in the footage charging forward to directly confront Whitebeard.
He would protect the glory of the Navy!
The battle between Akainu and Whitebeard in the footage was grand and spectacular. One possessed the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, while the other wielded the power of the Magma-Magma Fruit. Their abilities wreaked havoc, and the surrounding structures suffered devastating blows.
Crumbling walls and scorching lava inflicted severe and irreparable damage with every collision.
As soon as the fight began, the people around immediately scattered, leaving behind only lava, smoke, and explosions. The intensity of their battle was evident in the destruction it caused.
However, the members of the Whitebeard Pirates had grim expressions on their faces. They were shocked to discover that their captain had blood trickling from the corners of his mouth. What's more, there was a massive wound on his chest, and fresh red blood was flowing uncontrollably.
What was going on?
They hadn't seen their captain being injured, so how did he suddenly end up like this? What had happened in the meantime?
Even a fool could sense that something was terribly wrong.
The Marine Admirals hadn't even made their move yet, not to mention Fleet Admiral Sengoku who was still commanding from the execution platform. Meanwhile, their strongest combatant, Whitebeard, had been inexplicably gravely injured.
How would a wounded Yonko handle the three Marine Admirals?
Even the Whitebeard Pirates, who had initially been confident in their victory, couldn't help but worry about the outcome of this war.
As the battle between Whitebeard and Akainu raged on, the camera shifted, and Marco transformed into his Phoenix form, swiftly approaching the execution platform from the sky, intending to take Ace away directly.
However, before he could reach the execution platform, a man soared through the air and confronted him, delivering a punch that sent Marco crashing to the ground.
At that moment, everyone recognized the man—it was none other than Ace's grandfather, Marine Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp!
Having remained unseen until now, he promptly took a seat in the same spot previously occupied by Akainu, overseeing the rear.
Garp, with a stern expression and a fierce aura, raised his fists and declared loudly:
"You brats!
If you want to pass through here... you'll have to defeat me first!"
At that moment, no one doubted the stance of this Marine hero. Although he may not be a responsible grandfather, he had always been an outstanding Marine through and through!
At this moment, the members of the Whitebeard Pirates knew that Ace was right. Choosing Teach as the fourth question would undoubtedly be incorrect.
This was because Marco had already been knocked down by Garp's punch.
Even if Ace were to be executed, Garp wouldn't go easy on the pirates of the Whitebeard Pirates. The only one he would let off the hook was Luffy.
Many people couldn't help but show expressions of sorrow upon witnessing this scene. It was heart-wrenching for a grandfather to watch his grandson being publicly executed, unable to lend a helping hand and having to prevent others from rescuing him.
It was truly a painful sight.
Perhaps this was their Marine hero, Garp. Perhaps only someone like him could be called a hero.
Regardless of whether his grandson became a pirate, his son became a revolutionary, or any other matter, Garp, in terms of the Marines themselves, embodied the meaning of justice.
The people at Marine Headquarters also felt genuine respect for Garp from the bottom of their hearts. If they were in the same situation, they might not be as resolute as him.
Sengoku sighed. He, too, felt uneasy deep down. After all, Garp had been his best friend, comrade, and brother for decades. It was difficult for him to witness such a predicament.
But due to their differing positions, he had to harden his heart.
Garp's display in the footage was for the best. It saved Sengoku the trouble of covering up for Garp's actions, and the Marine's reputation remained intact.
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