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Chapter 429 Luffy's Last Words! Shanks' Smile!

Judicial Island.

With Spandam's departure, the atmosphere on Enies Lobby immediately eased, and the minor conflict between the naval commanders was easily overlooked.

Marines erected an execution rack and a high platform in the center of Enies Lobby, and even set up recording Den Den Mushi (snail phones), seemingly preparing to announce the execution trial of Luffy, the Dragon Prince, to the world.

to be frank.

Akihara Kagura remained completely calm.

Nico Robin felt a sense of panic, because she felt that the Navy really wanted to execute her captain, and the scheduled execution date was fast approaching!

but…

The situation appears to have remained unchanged.

Everything seemed to be proceeding according to the World Government's plan.

To reassure Nico Robin, Akihara Kagura told her not to worry about the Straw Hat Pirates and that she just needed to wait quietly for the outcome.

On the day of his execution, a group of Marines escorted Monkey D. Luffy out of the temporary prison on Enies Lobby and led him step by step to the execution rack.

"The sun is so nice..."

Monkey D. Luffy smiled and looked up at the sky. This optimistic and cheerful young man was still wearing his straw hat, as if nothing had ever changed.

"Luffy..."

Garp stood beside the execution rack, clenching his fists. He looked at his grandson, who was calmly facing death, and his body trembled.

For an elderly man in his seventies to witness his grandson die before his eyes was far too cruel for this naval veteran…

"grandfather!"

Monkey D. Luffy didn't seem to care at all, and even chuckled as he spoke to his grandfather, "When I was little, you almost killed me so many times. This time, you finally got to kill me..."

"You idiot!"

Garp angrily raised his fist, ready to throw a punch!

The old man finally stopped just before his fist landed on Luffy's head. His heart clenched with pain, and sorrow and pain spread through his heart.

this moment…

Karp felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Having served in the Navy for so many years, solving countless troublesome pirates for the Navy, and always maintaining order on the seas as a veteran Navy officer, he couldn't even protect his own grandson...

This time…

Even their old friend, the Warring States period, couldn't do much about it.

Because the World Government wanted to execute him as the son of the Revolutionary Army leader, not as a pirate, they needed to lure the Revolutionary Army into fighting the Navy.

A group of marines escorted Luffy step by step onto the execution platform. Aokiji stood on the platform, his tall figure standing there, quietly watching Luffy and Garp following behind.

"We have received the message."

A naval soldier stood beside Aokiji and reported the situation: "The Revolutionary Army's warships disappeared on their way from the latter half of the Grand Line. They should be heading towards Enies Lobby..."

"Get ready."

Aokiji waved his hand, signaling the soldier to step back, and walked to Garp's side, watching with Garp as Luffy was pressed down in front of the execution platform.

"Mr. Garp..."

Aokiji's eyes held a hint of shame.

Although Aokiji is one of the Konoha Pirates' undercover agents, he still considers himself a member of the Navy. This time, they are acting on orders from the World Government to use the Revolutionary Army, led by the grandson and son of Garp, whom he has always respected, to fight a major battle.

This war is about to break out...

Aokiji didn't want Garp to continue participating here.

Neither letting Garp deal with his son Monkey D. Dragon, nor watching his grandson Monkey D. Luffy die, is something an old man can bear.

"I am right here."

Karp shook his head, choosing not to leave.

"..."

Aokiji remained silent for a moment, then walked to the side and grabbed a Den Den Mushi. His voice, carried by the Den Den Mushi, echoed throughout the entire Enies Lobby.

"Everyone... get ready."

Aokiji's voice came through the Den Den Mushi with a somewhat muffled tone.

Following Aokiji's order, the entire navy on Enies Lobby prepared according to their pre-battle arrangements, and video Den Den Mushi began to be activated.

The video Den Den Mushi around the world received the signal from the video Den Den Mushi and immediately projected all the images onto the screen, attracting the attention of a group of people who had been waiting.

"That is..."

Everyone was stunned by this scene.

Countless white naval uniforms appeared densely on the screen, including officers of the rank of colonel, brigadier general, and rear admiral!

These naval officers, who are capable of suppressing pirates in peacetime and even determining the fate of a nation, all stood with ordinary naval soldiers!

Upon closer inspection…

Those seemingly ordinary naval soldiers are all elites within the navy, including many junior officers with the rank of ensign or lieutenant!

Fifty thousand elite naval troops!

This is all the military force that the Navy can currently muster. This size of the Navy was drawn from the Navy Headquarters in response to the shortage of manpower from member states around the world!

to be honest…

At first glance, it is indeed quite stunning.

However, the number of vice admirals among them was pitifully small, especially the renowned and powerful vice admirals of the Navy Headquarters, because those vice admirals were all assigned to guard certain areas and could not act without permission...

But...

The video denial mushi moved slowly.

A high platform located below the execution rack came into view.

Three chairs were placed on the high platform, and three vice admirals wearing naval cloaks sat on them: Vice Admiral Green Bull, Vice Admiral Akihara Kagura, and Vice Admiral Fujitora. These three vice admirals were probably the three strongest among all the vice admirals.

it is a pity…

The outside world is unaware of all this.

Many people only know a Marine Vice Admiral named Akihara Kagura, a Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit user. Akihara Kagura once participated in the battle against the Konoha Pirates on Skypiea, and with the body of a thunder god, she faced the Konoha Pirates' vice-captain Uchiha Madara and escaped unscathed.

The remaining two are...

It doesn't have any particularly powerful reputation.

Only a few people know some information about Fujitora and Green Bull.

but…

No one would believe that the navy would be defeated.

Because the video denial-of-call shovel quickly stopped on the highest execution platform.

Everyone saw a tall figure: Admiral Aokiji of the Marine Headquarters, the supreme commander of the Enies Lobby battle, and also the strongest force in this war.

"Is a great war between the Revolutionary Army and the World Government about to begin?"

People around the world felt deeply distressed, knowing that this war would completely change the world order.

If the Revolutionary Army wins, the pace of the World Government's member states breaking away from it will definitely accelerate, and the number of member states breaking away will definitely increase; if the World Government wins, then the Celestial Dragons' rule may continue for some time...

At least…

It is not something that the revolutionary army can shake.

but…

The revolutionary army has not yet appeared.

The navy is on high alert and is well prepared to wait for the enemy to tire themselves out.

Judging solely from the lineup, people still believe that the navy has a higher chance of winning, because the revolutionary army's officers don't seem to have any particularly big names.

The only thing that can be said to be somewhat reasonable...

It was probably Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army.

"I am Admiral Aokiji of the Marine Headquarters."

Holding a Den Den Mushi in his hand, Aokiji spoke with a complex expression: "I'm sorry, but we've gathered here for a very important reason. Our purpose is precisely for the criminal before us..."

"The Dragon's Son, Straw Hat Luffy, led his crew to attack Enies Lobby, attempting to seize a key location of the World Government, wanting to help your father, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, the world's most dangerous criminal... Dragon... establish a base to attack Marine Headquarters and the Holy Land of the World..."

"Straw Hat Luffy..."

"Is there anything else you'd like to say?"

To avoid trouble, the World Government asked Aokiji to omit Monkey D. Luffy's surname, so as to prevent others from associating his name with the Marine hero Garp.

Only those who should know…

We already know almost everything.

"I'm going to become the Pirate King!"

"I want to rescue Robin!"

Straw Hat Luffy refused to admit any guilt, a smile playing on his lips before he roared, "Hey, Robin, sorry, but this time I'm going to die here first!"

"..."

All the naval personnel present were somewhat dumbfounded.

This guy…

What the hell are you talking about?!

At this point, he's still spouting nonsense about becoming the Pirate King and wanting to rescue Robin. Shouldn't he be crying because he's going to die?

"That guy..."

Smoker held a cigar between his fingers, with smoke still rising from it. He looked up at Straw Hat Luffy on the execution platform and forcefully stubbed out his cigar!

"Still looks the same as always..."

Smoker clenched his fist, crushing the cigar in his hand, his teeth grinding together: "What are you smiling about at a time like this..."

"That's scary..."

Tina stood beside Smoker, her eyes unusually serious: "Hey, Smoker, is that the pirate you've been trying to hunt down? He's really something else..."

Tower of Justice.

Nicole Robin has been staying here.

When Luffy uttered his last words, which echoed throughout Enies Lobby, Nico Robin heard everything, and a look of disbelief flashed in her eyes.

"!!!"

This woman had been standing there observing the situation. She knew Luffy's past and why he was being executed, but she was powerless to save her captain...

Before the execution began…

Nicole Robin has resigned herself to her fate.

Because both Akihara Kagura and Aokiji ignored her desire to rescue Luffy, even though Akihara Kagura assured her that nothing unexpected would happen and that she should quietly wait for the outcome…

but…

It's already this late...

What other outcome should we make her wait for?!

Nico Robin was there the whole time. She heard Luffy's loud declaration, and tears welled up in her eyes instantly. She almost burst into tears!

"Luffy!"

Nicole Robin covered her lips and burst into tears.

That's his own captain!

Even as his captain was being led to the execution rack by the navy, and even as he was about to be executed, he still hadn't given up on the idea of ​​rescuing her from the navy, and even apologized to the crew members who couldn't save her...

Own…

What on earth are you doing?!

They're still holding onto information about Hades and waiting for the so-called outcome!

"Wait for me..."

Nicole Robin could no longer control her emotions. She covered her mouth and rushed out of the Tower of Justice. She walked very fast down the stairs and almost fell!

but…

Nico Robin didn't care about anything else!

Now Nico Robin just wanted to rush over and do something, anything at all, she couldn't just stand by and watch her captain die here!

"Sauro..."

"I've found someone who's willing to accept me..."

"I've found someone who's willing to protect me..."

Nico Robin rushed down the stairs, holding onto the railing. It was as if she had returned to twenty years ago, her mind merging the image of Luffy with that of Saul, who had saved her years before…

These two people…

Everyone wanted to protect her at all costs!

"Miss Robin, don't go over there."

Just as Nico Robin finally rushed out, a red-haired female Marine blocked her way, preventing her from approaching the execution platform.

"I'm going to find my captain!"

Nico Robin instantly crossed her arms over her chest, her eyes sharp and piercing, the tears in her eyes unable to conceal her resolute attitude: "My deal with Akihara Kagura is null and void. Now, even if you want to kill me, I want to die alongside my captain!"

This is…

Nicole Robin's resolute decision!

This is the Straw Hat Pirates' determination as archaeologists!

Nico Robin suddenly raised her hands in front of her chest, making a gesture, and she was about to activate her Flower Flower Fruit power!

"Don't act impulsively."

Karin's ninja sword landed on Nico Robin's neck.

"Transactions cannot be cancelled."

Karin stood at the entrance of the Tower of Justice, directly seizing Nico Robin. Her gaze wasn't fixed on the execution platform; instead, she calmly comforted Nico Robin: "I understand how you feel right now, and I know how fortunate you are to have someone willing to protect everything you have..."

"but…"

"I must obey Lord Kagura's... Lieutenant General Kagura's orders."

Karin's gaze slowly turned towards the port, and she continued, "But you don't need to worry, Kagura never breaks her promises..."

As Karin's words fell...

The gates of justice on Judiciary Island suddenly opened slowly.

"The doors of justice have been opened!"

A naval soldier reported in a trembling voice!

"Don't worry."

Holding the Den Den Mushi in his hand, Aokiji continued softly, "This is part of the plan; the Revolutionary Army's troops are probably coming..."

however…

next moment!

A massive pirate ship covered in a membrane suddenly leaped out of the sea, a skull and crossbones flag fluttering in the sunlight, and a red-haired man stood smiling at the bow!

"Hey, Luffy."

Red-Haired Shanks, his hand resting on his rapier Griffin, smiled as he looked at the conspicuous straw hat on the execution platform: "We agreed to meet again after you became a great pirate, but after all this time, I still have to come and save you..."

In the past, I could have written several more chapters from this one…

But not tonight…

I have to do my homework…

Tomorrow I have to listen carefully to the lecture by the great Gun Kai!

(End of this chapter)