Ever since I can remember.
Unfortunately, he was massacred by pirates and joined the Marines to kill pirates along the way.
A recruit who just joined the Marines with passion and dreams.
Until he became a Marine Admiral who made countless pirates fearful and countless Marines worship him.
It's like experiencing it personally.
The bitterness and suffering of this half-life of wandering cannot be explained to outsiders.
After the memory was received, the light of the tattoo also dimmed.
But the light in Sakazuki's eyes was particularly bright.
Perhaps he had found his goal for the future.
Or perhaps he was happy that the immediate trouble was solved.
Fully understand Akainu's magnificent first half of life that was not revealed in the original story.
Sakazuki was hardened by this cruel world.
I feel sincere admiration for the iron-blooded soldiers who carry out justice to the absolute end.
"Spread the light of justice to every place in the world so that there is no trace of evil!"
Although very idealistic.
But being able to persevere for this is truly amazing!
"I would like to express my gratitude to Kansei, but I will recommend Kōgen with my blood!"
The Marine doves cannot understand Akainu's original intentions.
They just feel that his actions are too cruel and radical.
Even some fans who watched in the past life thought so.
But how can ignorant compromises for stability lead to a peaceful and prosperous age?
Execution of justice is not child's play!
Sakazuki walked towards the back of the battlefield, thinking about how to trick the Great Vortex Spider, Squard, into believing his words later.
Yes, that's the foolish pirate who stabbed Whitebeard in the back.
The mission the Marines mentioned earlier was for Sakazuki to find members of the Whitebeard Pirates operating behind the scenes.
The Great Vortex Spider, Squard.
The Marines and Whitebeard had been at war for decades.
Now, to defeat Whitebeard, the Marines were doing everything possible.
Squard had once challenged Roger before joining the Whitebeard Pirates.
He was defeated, his companions were killed, and he lost his fighting spirit.
And now, Whitebeard was leading them to rescue Roger's son.
If this was used wisely, it would be as easy as in the original story to manipulate him.
When the time came, controlling Whitebeard would not be a problem.
...
"Ace is Roger's son!"
"Actually, this war was agreed upon by us long ago. The pirates under your command will only die in vain."
"If you don't believe me, just open your eyes and take a look!"
"Next, the only ones the Marines will focus on are your fleet pirates, while the Whitebeard Pirates will remain unharmed."
The Great Vortex Spider Squard heard what Sakazuki said.
His heart was shaken.
After struggling for a while, he said loudly:
"If what you say is true, then I will go to Dad personally to ask for an explanation!"
The attempt to sow discord was successful.
Sakazuki sneered inwardly.
Watching Squard's retreating figure, Sakazuki tightened his gloved fists.
If he weren't still useful, Sakazuki would've dealt with him already.
...
After finishing his task, Sakazuki quickly walked towards the main battlefield.
When Sakazuki returned to the Gulf battlefield, the scene was chaotic.
Countless soldiers in white Marine uniforms were fighting against pirates in strange outfits.
He glanced around and saw many bodies covered in blood.
The scene was incredibly violent.
War is always cruel.
After all, the passion in stories is only a small part of the real world of pirates.
Sakazuki's eyes stopped at a certain spot.
He pushed off the ground with his feet, disappearing in an instant.
The next moment, he appeared in the middle of the battlefield.
Standing in front of a Marine officer, he threw a punch.
The power of lava was overwhelming.
In an instant, captains of the Whitebeard Pirates who were surrounding the Marines were sent flying.
Screams filled the air.
The captains' bodies were scorched, their lives and deaths unknown.
At that moment, Sakazuki felt he had truly transformed from an ordinary Marine into the hawkish leader he is today.
Act decisively and show no mercy!
This is how Akainu should treat pirates.
"Admiral Sakazuki! You're here!"
Vice Admiral Doberman saw the tall figure blocking the attack.
He was immediately overjoyed, his face full of admiration.
This vice admiral, with a scar on his face, was loyal to Sakazuki.
During the escape of the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates in the original story, Doberman had closely followed Akainu.
He continued to command regardless of casualties.
Even when Shanks arrived, he did not back down.
A typical hawk, Doberman could be said to be Akainu's loyal supporter.
Sakazuki nodded to him and looked at his lava-covered hands.
It felt familiar and natural.
Then he continued hunting pirates, assisting his fellow hawks occasionally, gaining their admiration.
Doberman, Onigumo, and others respected and followed him even more.
...
At the same time, on another part of the battlefield.
"Squard, what are you doing, you fool!"
Marco, the Whitebeard Pirates' first division commander, roared.
"Dad, are you okay?"
"Dad!!!"
...
Squard had stabbed Whitebeard in the back.
The Marines' plan succeeded.
However, after Whitebeard comforted his sons, a massive Marine officer attacked him.
The masked giant wielded a huge blade, striking at Whitebeard.
The terrifying power shook the entire ship.
"You've shown your weakness, Whitebeard!"
Facing the massive opponent, Whitebeard raised his weapon and clashed with him.
The repulsive force nearly made the giant lose his weapon.
"Kid, you're in my way!"
Whitebeard, with a fierce expression, shattered the giant's sword with a wave of his hand.
Then, he struck the giant down, breaking his mask and knocking him unconscious.
"Vice Admiral Lonz!!"
Marines nearby shouted in panic.
How could Lonz see a flaw in Whitebeard?
Even weakened, Whitebeard was far beyond his level.
Didn't the Marine Fleet Admiral over there remain silent?
Sakazuki, watching the scene, stopped chasing pirates.
It seemed it was time for him to act.
Whitebeard's current weakened state presented an opportunity.
He couldn't allow this old man to cause more chaos.
Sakazuki slowly removed his gloves, eyes focused.
Like a jungle predator, his gaze pierced through the chaos, locking onto Whitebeard.
A terrifying aura erupted from him.