The awe-inspiring presence of Whitebeard sends shockwaves through the screen and captivates everyone watching from outside.
So, this is Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors of the sea!
Everyone truly feels the immense power possessed by this ruler of the seas.
For the common people, it is a relief that the Marines exist, knowing that even someone as powerful as Whitebeard is ultimately no match for them.
For the pirates, it evokes both longing for such strength and concern about the might of the Marines.
If even the mighty Whitebeard is not a match for the Admirals, how can they fare against such opponents?
In the footage, after Whitebeard repels the enemies, his commanders gather around him, eager to lend him their support.
At this moment, Sengoku, who has been observing the situation, realizes that the Whitebeard Pirates are on their last legs. Instead of rushing to kill Whitebeard, he orders the executioners on the execution platform, saying, "Proceed!"
The two executioners raise their swords, ready to behead Ace.
This sudden execution catches everyone off guard. Whitebeard is gravely injured, and his commanders are unable to reach the execution platform in time. It seems that Ace has reached his final moments, about to be executed.
Even Garp, unable to bear witness to this scene, closes his eyes.
However, at that moment, a roar reverberates throughout Marine Headquarters.
"Stop it!" Accompanied by Luffy's roar, an invisible aura emanates from his body, rippling in all directions. Many Marines are overcome by this overwhelming presence and lose consciousness instantly.
And the two executioners on the execution platform are instantly stunned by the shockwave.
Upon seeing this scene in the footage, figures like Sengoku, Garp, Whitebeard, Ace, Kaido, and others immediately realize what it is.
This is the potential of a king... Conqueror's Haki.
Luffy unintentionally used it in this extreme state of anger!
"So, he is that person's son after all?" murmured Garp.
Taking advantage of the momentary stun of the executioners, Luffy seizes the opportunity and rushes towards the execution platform. Whitebeard and the others are well aware that they can no longer continue the battle against the Marines, as it would result in their complete defeat.
They must rescue Ace as quickly as possible and leave this place.
So, when Luffy launches his charge, Whitebeard immediately orders everyone to cover for Luffy.
With everyone's cover, Luffy smoothly reaches the area beneath the execution platform. The Revolutionary Army's member, Emporio Ivankov, uses his Devil Fruit ability to create a stone staircase leading up to the execution platform.
Luffy steps on the staircase and heads straight for the execution platform.
At that moment, an unexpected enemy stands before Luffy—it is Vice Admiral Garp.
Has this scene finally arrived?
Outside the screen, everyone watches nervously as the confrontation between grandfather and grandson unfolds. Even though they already know from the quiz that Garp doesn't have the heart to harm his grandson, no one blames him at this moment.
Because, in this moment, he is a Marine, but he is also a grandfather. Even if he is an inadequate grandfather, he cannot bring himself to harm his beloved grandson!
Garp falls to the ground. At the moment he was about to strike Luffy, he closes his eyes. Immediately after, Luffy's fist connects with Garp's face, sending him flying away.
Luffy finally reaches the execution platform, but waiting for him there is Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the current leader of the Marines.
Unlike Garp, Sengoku doesn't hold back. He instantly activates his Devil Fruit power, the Human-Human Fruit: Buddha Form, transforming into a golden giant Buddha.
The enormous palm strikes at Luffy, but in order to protect Ace and not harm him, Luffy activates his Rubber-Rubber Fruit: Gomu Gomu no Mi ability, using his Rubberized Belly to withstand Sengoku's attack.
The impact shatters the entire execution platform.
As the platform crumbles, Ace falls down from it.
At that moment, Sengoku gives the order, and the Marines below launch an artillery barrage at Ace. After a series of explosions, debris fills the air, shrouded in white smoke.
Everyone waits for the outcome.
But then, within the clouds and smoke, a burst of flames erupts from within. Ace, along with Luffy, bursts out of the flames!
Portgas D. Ace is finally rescued.
Witnessing this scene of the two brothers holding hands, people from all over the world, even many who had no sympathy for pirates and despised them, couldn't help but cheer along.
When they saw the Whitebeard Pirates risking everything and sacrificing themselves for the sake of their brothers, they couldn't help but admire their courage, even from the perspective of their enemies.
And then there's Luffy, who endangered his own life and overcame countless difficulties to save his brother.
Whether it's the bond between the brothers or the kinship between them and Garp, everyone present is deeply moved.
Those who have been watching them until this moment can't help but genuinely feel joy for them from the bottom of their hearts.
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