He had never witnessed a showdown of such magnitude with such solemnity!
Upon witnessing the Navy's unwavering resolve to execute Ace, dispatching numerous troops, and witnessing the Whitebeard Pirates' unflinching determination to breach the Navy stronghold, Marineford, to save Ace, a war erupted between the two sides.
Luffy's voice resonated with conviction, each word laden with determination, "Ace is my brother. No one has the right to take his life."
"I know I'll be drawn into this conflict. As long as I'm here, Ace will not meet his end."
"Even if it means staking my own life, I'll rescue him."
The Straw Hat Pirates stood transfixed, beholding the unfolding spectacle, each revelation more staggering than the last.
The initial shock stemmed from Ace's lineage, revealed to be the son of the former Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.
While they had long recognized Ace as Luffy's sibling, his true heritage had eluded them until now, leaving them dumbfounded.
They grappled with the implications of such monumental backgrounds shared by the three brothers.
As Ace faced imminent execution by the Navy, Zoro, Nami, Sanji, and the others felt a sense of urgency.
They understood Luffy's unwavering loyalty. If their brother faced execution at the hands of the Navy, Luffy would charge forth without hesitation, ready to mount a rescue mission at any cost.
They, too, were prepared to fight relentlessly to save Ace, regardless of the consequences.
Inevitably, they would join the fray, declaring open war against the Navy, unwilling to stand idly by as their comrade faced peril.
Still stationed at the Navy's base camp, Marineford!
The challenges faced here are beyond comprehension. To prepare for this war, the Navy has deployed a hundred thousand sailors!
Not to mention three admirals and Fleet Admiral Sengoku personally leading the charge.
Even the Warlords of the Sea, the Shichibukai, have been apprehended and brought here, presumably to confront the impending threat of Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors!
The question on everyone's mind is: who will emerge victorious in this clash?
And how intense will it be? Naturally, as members of the Straw Hat Pirates and Luffy's comrades, they cannot bear the thought of Ace, Luffy's brother, falling at the hands of the Navy.
Thus, deep within their hearts, they all pray for the success of the Whitebeard Pirates in rescuing Ace!
Zoro, Nami, and the others couldn't help but worry when they noticed Luffy sitting silently, devoid of expression... They approached him and laid comforting hands on his shoulders.
"Don't fret, Luffy, Ace will pull through!"
"Yes, Whitebeard, being one of the Four Emperors, has brought such a formidable force. Ace is bound to be saved!"
"Stay strong, Luffy..."
To their surprise, Luffy didn't absorb their words of solace. Instead, he uttered, "Ace will perish in this battle!"
"Otherwise, he wouldn't have consumed the Flame-Flame Fruit when facing Doflamingo!"
With those words, Zoro and the others were stunned.
Though Luffy may seem foolish at times, he possesses a keen insight, especially in critical moments!
He understands the inevitable outcome of this clash, and Ace's fate is sealed.
Luffy's demeanor turned grave, yet his resolve remained unwavering.
"But now that I'm aware, the outcome is bound to alter," he declared with conviction.
"However, all of this only plays out on the screen of live broadcasts."
"Now that I understand what transpired, I won't allow it to repeat."
"I'll safeguard Ace at any cost!"
"I refuse to endure the agony of losing a brother ever again..."
"I'll grow stronger, Ace. No one can defeat me!"
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