[As Blackbeard emerged into view, a wave of shock rippled through the crowd!]
[Who would have anticipated his sudden appearance?]
[And trailing behind him were numerous crewmates from the notorious Blackbeard Pirates!]
[Among them lurked hardened criminals once imprisoned within Impel Down...]
The sight struck not only the Navy and Whitebeard's crew, but also spectators worldwide who were tuned in to the live broadcast. Every pirate, marine, and viewer alike shared in the collective astonishment!
No one had foreseen that the conflict on Marineford would escalate to this degree, let alone Blackbeard's direct involvement. His eagerness to join the fray was unmistakable from his stance alone.
At this moment, viewers remained clueless about the true nature of Blackbeard's relationship with the Whitebeard Pirates. Even the Whitebeard crew presumed he had murdered their captain, claimed his Devil Fruit, and fled.
The motives driving Blackbeard's presence in Marineford remained shrouded in mystery.
But as the scene unfolded, all would soon become clear!
["Diqi!"]
[Whether it was Whitebeard, his loyal crew, or figures like Sengoku...]
[The shock etched onto their faces upon Blackbeard's arrival spoke volumes!]
[Then, as Whitebeard locked eyes with Blackbeard, an indescribable fury overtook him!]
["Were it not for you, Ace would still be alive!"]
["Do you have any shame left to stand before me?"]
[But Blackbeard grinned.]
["Pops, don't misunderstand. I merely apprehended Ace and handed him over to the Navy."]
["It wasn't me who ended his life; it was the Navy. How can you accuse me like this?"]
[Seeing Blackbeard's shameless demeanor, Whitebeard's fury intensified!]
[Even the members of the Whitebeard Pirates, who had long been distanced by a vast chasm,]
[Marco, Jozu, and Jinbe all glared at Blackbeard as if he were their next meal!]
These few lines divulged a multitude of revelations.
It was sufficient for everyone to understand how Ace fell into the clutches of the Navy Headquarters.
There had been speculation before about how Ace, with his prowess, could recklessly infiltrate the Navy headquarters only to be captured.
Now, at last, we have our answer... It was the handiwork of Blackbeard!
Although the details of what occurred between Ace and Blackbeard remained shrouded in mystery to everyone, it seemed likely that Ace's demise bore some truth to Whitebeard's claims, with Blackbeard bearing at least half the responsibility.
Whitebeard Pirates!
"Damn it, damn it!"
At that moment, Whitebeard's fury reached its peak. Rising from his seat, his power surged through him unabated.
"We must hunt him down and make him pay dearly!" Every member of the Whitebeard Pirates seethed with anger.
Blackbeard's betrayal, the murder of their division captain, and the theft of the Devil Fruit—these transgressions violated the fundamental rule of their Whitebeard Pirates: never betray your family. Moreover, by delivering Ace to the Navy Headquarters, Blackbeard had effectively signed his death warrant.
Though Blackbeard hadn't directly slain Ace, delivering him to the Navy was akin to condemning him to death.
Sending a fellow pirate into the clutches of the Navy was a treacherous act that ignited flames of fury in the hearts of all who knew of it.
If Blackbeard stood before them now, they would strike him down without a second thought...
...
Water 7!
As Luffy laid eyes upon the true perpetrator of his brother's demise, a storm of rage eclipsed his once placid expression.
"Blackbeard?"
"I remember that name. If I ever cross paths with him, I'll surely defeat him with my own hands!"
"Then leave it to Ace, let him handle it however he sees fit!"
Luffy's words rang out with determination, embodying his unwavering resolve!
Upon hearing Luffy's declaration, Sanji, Zoro, Nami, Robin, Franky, and the others stood silently behind him. They lent their unwavering support to their captain's decision in solemn solidarity!
Meanwhile, the live broadcast continued in the sky...
[In the midst of everyone's stunned gazes, Blackbeard launched a ruthless attack on Whitebeard without hesitation.]
[Upon witnessing this, the Whitebeard Pirates behind their division captain initially moved to intervene...]
[After all, Whitebeard was already at the brink of exhaustion!]
[Given his current state, even as a Yonko, it seemed impossible for him to engage in further combat.]
[Yet, facing the true culprit behind Ace's demise,]
[Whitebeard's indomitable fury alone was enough to halt his sons in their tracks, compelling them to retreat with all haste!]
[Now, it was up to them to handle the situation...]
[With his final moments drawing near, Whitebeard resolved to personally confront the menace that took Ace's life!]
[In doing so, he sought to cleanse the honor of the Whitebeard Pirates!]
[However, after enduring countless battles, Whitebeard finally reached his limit.]
[Despite his status as a Yonko, the relentless barrage of attacks had taken its toll, leaving him unable to press on.]
[Though he had an opportunity to strike down Blackbeard, he ultimately couldn't bring himself to do it.]
[After all, Blackbeard had once been a part of his crew...]
[Seizing upon this moment of vulnerability, Blackbeard launched a ferocious counterattack, leading his crewmates of the Blackbeard Pirates in a relentless assault!]
[Kill Whitebeard directly on the spot!]
[Even if Whitebeard died, the terrifying pressure would make no one dare to get close!]
[What's more, before he died, he also shouted something:...]
[The treasure left by Roger really exists, and one day someone will find it and inherit his will!]
[After saying this, Whitebeard closed his eyes completely and fell into a long sleep....]
[Regarding the death of Whitebeard, everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates, led by Marco, shed tears.]
[Their feelings for Whitebeard are self-evident, but now things have reached such a crisis point...]
[They must cover Luffy's escape!]
[They must also preserve the big family of the Whitebeard Pirates!]
[Everyone could only be very unwilling and continued to run away with tears in their eyes.]
[Sengoku, Garp and others on the platform in the distance saw Whitebeard, a legend who once belonged to an era, die on the spot.]
[Although the two parties have different identities and are on opposite sides, they also silently mourned for it in their hearts.]
[On the other hand, Blackbeard was extremely excited!]
[He asked his men to take down a piece of black cloth and cover himself and Whitebeard's body together.]
[After a while, when the black cloth was removed,...]
[At this moment, Blackbeard had a crazy and excited smile on his face!]
["I succeeded, I finally succeeded, and now I am stronger than before!"]
[Under everyone's extremely shocked gazes, Blackbeard's left hand burst out with the power of the Dark Fruit!]
[The right hand appeared...]
[The power of Tremor fruit!]
[Seeing this scene, everyone was completely shocked...]
[How can it be! ?]
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