[In this pivotal moment, Whitebeard uttered his renowned words!]
[The instant those words left his lips, everyone present was stunned!]
[They had already discerned Whitebeard's resolve to destroyeverything.]
[He intended to sacrifice himself, intercepting the entire Navy to ensure the successful escape of the Whitebeard Pirates, Ace, Luffy, and the others!]
[In truth, long before the arrival of the Whitebeard Pirates for Ace's rescue,]
[Whitebeard had steeled himself for sacrifice.]
[He never harbored illusions of returning alive; his sole aspiration was to save Ace!]
[To witness his children sail away, to see them reclaim the boundless sea of freedom with his own eyes,]
[Now, with Ace's rescue, his long-held wish has been fulfilled.]
[Thus, naturally, he harbor no regrets.]
[Despite Whitebeard's age, frailty, and myriad wounds,]
[At this moment, both his physical strength and resolve have reached unparalleled heights.]
[Yet, he still intends to use his last vestiges of strength to illuminate his children.]
[This realization brought forth torrents of tears from every member of the Whitebeard Pirates.]
[They understood that if Whitebeard hadn't stood against the Navy for them, the entire crew would have perished here!]
[Ultimately, under the guidance of Marco and Ace…]
[After casting one last tearful glance at Whitebeard, everyone resolutely dashed back!]
[In that moment, Whitebeard witnessed Ace and the others gradually breaking free from the clutches of Marineford, a smile of contentment gracing his weathered face.]
[Standing tall, wielding his colossal sword, Whitebeard's imposing figure radiated glory in that fleeting moment!]
[How magnificent it was!]
[This scene etched itself deeply into the hearts of all who beheld it...]
Naturally, this scene sent shockwaves through all those witnessing the live broadcast at that moment!
Whitebeard's unwavering resolve to sacrifice himself for the sake of his "children" stirred something within everyone!
Tears flowed freely from countless eyes...
Even many prominent figures of the seas couldn't help but be moved by this spectacle!
Whether it was Shanks, Dragon, or even those like Kaido and Big Mom who held animosity towards Whitebeard.
Even Sengoku and Garp of the Navy Headquarters couldn't hide the respect in their eyes... for they too were not only inspired by Whitebeard's spirit, but also deeply resonated with his words!
He represented a bygone era, questioning why he and his ilk were treated as relics of the past.
[Despite his age, frailty, and grievous wounds, the power Whitebeard unleashed]
[Was far beyond the reach of any ordinary navy!]
[The Four Emperors earned their titles for a reason!]
[In that decisive moment, facing his own demise, Whitebeard unleashed his full might to halt the navy's advance.]
[Even the likes of Akainu and Aokiji, among the three Admirals, struggled to breach his formidable defense.]
[In such a manner, they could only helplessly witness Ace, Marco, and numerous other pirates fleeing.]
[At that moment, Akainu conceived a plan. Standing not far off, he uttered a few words ahead...]
[And these few words constituted nothing but insults aimed at Whitebeard, and by extension, the entire Whitebeard Pirates!]
[Upon hearing this, Ace, who was in the midst of escaping with Luffy, abruptly halted.]
[His countenance twisted with rage!]
[He could reconcile himself with Whitebeard's demise, for it was the final wish of a man!]
[But he would never abide someone defaming Whitebeard before his very eyes!]
[He glared at Akainu and enunciated, word by word...]
["This era... belongs to Whitebeard!!!"]
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