Lord of the Stars of the Grand Line

This time, the navy is really serious. It can be said that it has gathered the world's elite navies from all seas to be stationed in Marineford to jointly resist the great enemy!

Even their lowest-level combat force, the 100,000 marines, is incomparable to ordinary naval forces. They are all elites selected from countless marines, the true main force, and there is not a single useless one!

All of this preparation was to defend against the team led by the man known as the world's strongest man—Whitebeard!

No wonder the outside world is constantly amazed; this lineup is just too luxurious!

It's fair to say the Navy has staked everything on this...

Of course, not only the Navy itself, but the World Government also sent some forces to support the Navy and help it guard its territory.

Apart from the Seven Warlords of the Kingdom, the Navy Science Unit, led by Sentomaru and under the jurisdiction of the World Government, was also hiding in Marineford at this time.

This special unit is composed of humanoid weapons, all developed by the genius scientist Vegapunk. They are extremely powerful and best suited for large-scale battles like this!

“State your identity, Ace.”

Just then, a louder voice echoed throughout Marineford and reached the ears of everyone watching the live broadcast from the Sabaody Archipelago.

Who is your father?

Sengoku held the megaphone Den Den Mushi, seemingly asking a question, yet also announcing it, and asked once again.

This question left most of the people present bewildered; apart from the knowledgeable high-ranking naval officers, they were all completely clueless.

The same was true for outsiders, who began to discuss the matter, expressing their confusion: it was just the execution of a well-known pirate, what did it have to do with his father?

"My father is Whitebeard!" Ace roared through gritted teeth.

"wrong!"

"What's wrong with that? I only have one father, and that's Whitebeard!"

Ace's face was gloomy, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead. He stubbornly refused to admit it, but this time, Sengoku did not argue with him.

Immediately afterwards, Sengoku used a megaphone Den Den Mushi to tell everyone about Ace's background...

From Roger's execution to his mother's desperate efforts to save him, and finally to the Navy discovering Ace's identity, Sengoku did not hide anything and revealed his entire background to the public!

"You, Ace, who inherited the blood of the devil, are a descendant of the Pirate King Roger!"

These words caused an immediate and deathly silence to fall over the room…

Not to mention the outside world, even within Marineford headquarters, 99% of the people were unaware of this news. They all turned around and looked at Ace on the execution platform, their faces filled with disbelief!

As for the Sabaody Archipelago, it was completely silent at this moment. Everyone was stunned by the news and their minds went blank, as if they had lost the ability to think for a moment.

"Quickly, quickly, send this back to headquarters!"

This is a truly major event!

"A new extra edition has arrived! The mystery of Ace's origins has been solved!"

"No wonder he was publicly executed; he was actually that man's bloodline continuation..."

The silence lasted only a short while. Moments later, the place erupted in chaos as all the reporters and media rushed back in a frenzy, eager to release this astonishing news as soon as possible!

Unlike the commotion outside, in Marineford, the numerous naval personnel, after a brief moment of shock, quickly regained their composure and remained at their posts.

At this point, even the most foolish person could sense what it meant for the Warring States period to announce this news at this time…

The scene fell into extreme silence. No one spoke. Even Sengoku on the execution platform put down his Den Den Mushi and stared intently into the distance.

Everyone seemed to be waiting for something, and they were all ready for battle with perfect understanding.

Sure enough, just a few minutes later, ship shadows began to appear in the distant sea fog, from one ship to several, and then to dozens, appearing before the eyes of the many naval personnel!

The Whitebeard Pirates are here!

Chapter 174 Whitebeard's Greeting Gift

At the edge of the sea, dozens of pirate ships were scattered about, gradually revealing their silhouettes as they gathered together and headed towards the Marine Headquarters!

These people were all members of Whitebeard's pirate crew. Now, at his call to arms, they all responded and rushed to Marineford to rescue Ace!

Although they are affiliated pirate crews, the captains of these crews are all renowned pirates in the New World, and their strength should not be underestimated.

Upon seeing the sudden appearance of the pirate fleet, the Navy felt a surge of pressure and became fully prepared. A chilling atmosphere instantly filled Marineford!

"Where's Whitebeard's ship? Find it quickly!"

"No trace of the Moby Dick has been found!"

The marines were somewhat panicked, because among the numerous pirate ships in the fleet, they couldn't find any trace of Whitebeard's flagship, or even his fourteen division commanders...

This cast a shadow over the hearts of Sengoku and the others, and a bad premonition arose.

Just then, the calm waters of Marineford Bay suddenly began to ripple, as if they were being boiled, and started to 'boil' continuously!

"Oh no, could it be...!" Sengoku's face was grave as he stared into the bay, his sense of foreboding growing stronger.

Sure enough, just a moment later, a giant pirate ship with a white whale prow suddenly leaped out of the sea and appeared in the shocked gaze of countless marines. Then it came to a steady stop on the sea in the bay, with the white whale prow pointing directly at the execution platform!

It is undoubtedly the Moby Dick!

"It's here, the Moby Dick!"

"That's the Whitebeard Pirates' ship!"

Everyone gasped in shock. They hadn't expected their opponent to break through the encirclement and appear inside the bay, rendering all their outer defenses ineffective!

Before the marines could react, the waves on the sea became even more turbulent, and to everyone's astonishment, three more huge pirate ships appeared!

They all look like the Moby Dick, with no difference from the main ship. They are equally huge and use coating to dive from the seabed, directly break through the outer defenses, and enter the bay of Marineford!

This was only the beginning when a variable appeared, allowing the core strength of the Whitebeard Pirates to break through, causing even Sengoku's heart to sink!

Although the forces surrounding the navy are the most ordinary, they can still hinder the enemy's progress, delay them a bit, and cause them to suffer more losses, making their plans more perfect.

But obviously, the other side isn't stupid; how could they possibly fall into the trap step by step according to the Navy's plan?

Finally, under the watchful eyes of many marines, Whitebeard appeared, followed by all fourteen division commanders!

This is the true strength of the Whitebeard Pirates!

Whitebeard, wearing a cloak, slowly climbed to the bow of the ship, holding the Supreme Grade Sword—Murakumogiri—in his hand, and confronted Sengoku and the others.

He gave a cold laugh, placed the Murakumo Kirito aside, and without saying a word, crossed his arms, the muscles on his arms bulging exaggeratedly...

The next moment, Whitebeard spread his arms apart and slammed them hard into the void on both sides, unleashing the full power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit!

As that terrifying power was unleashed, cracks appeared in the void, and the sea was no longer calm, with towering waves!

A massive wave surged around Marineford, reaching a height of hundreds of feet. Before this wave, even the equally enormous Marine Headquarters was nothing more than a 'dwarf' that could be easily swallowed up!

Whitebeard's casual strike was terrifying, plunging all the Marines into panic...

Without uttering a single word, he appeared and casually unleashed an attack of this magnitude, displaying royal-level combat power that was truly terrifying!

Of course, the navy was not to be underestimated either. At this critical moment, Aokiji jumped into the air, and cold air appeared from his palms.

Then, two ice pillars shot out from his palms, pointing directly at the giant waves that were about to surge in from both sides!

The Ice-Ice Fruit's power erupted, breaking the hundred-foot-tall wave that Whitebeard had stirred up, freezing it high in the sky and preventing it from falling!

Not only that, but the sea surface inside the bay was also frozen by Aokiji's ability, rendering the four Moby Dick ships unable to move and preventing the pirate fleet outside the bay from entering.

With one side attacking and the other defending, the two sides were locked in a fierce battle. What seemed like an apocalyptic scene to ordinary people was merely a way for emperors to greet each other.

Seeing that the crisis had been resolved, the Marines were in high spirits and shouted the Admiral's name. The gloom that had been hanging over their hearts by the Whitebeard Pirates was largely dispelled.

The initial probing between the two sides ended like an appetizer, which also signaled the start of the real battle!

"Sengoku, Garp, it's been a long time, gurarara."

Whitebeard was still smiling, looking at Sengoku and Ace on the execution platform, without much emotion, and simply greeted them.

Behind him, the captains shouted, "Ace, we're here to save you!"

As expected, the two sides inevitably exchanged a few pleasantries.

This is a situation that is irreconcilable, and beneath the seemingly calm surface lie too many karmic entanglements. It is absolutely impossible for things to end peacefully today.

Before long, under the watchful eyes of the world, the great war broke out!

The battle between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Marine Headquarters was massive; while it may not be the last of its kind, it was certainly an unprecedented spectacle!

While Aokiji's frozen waves averted a crisis at Marineford, they provided the Whitebeard Pirates with an excellent foothold.

The pirate fleet still outside the bay abandoned their ships and charged in through the ice!

The outermost naval forces were relatively weak and could not withstand the powerful and numerous pirates. They were quickly overwhelmed, and the outermost defenses were completely ineffective!

The real battle has finally begun in this bay!

Of course, not all the good things were in Whitebeard's favor. Once inside the bay, the Navy finally began to unleash its true power... 9.

Chapter 175 Meteor Volcano!

Inside the bay, countless giant cannons on the surrounding walls aimed and fired continuously. These cannons, which were several times stronger, were far superior to the cannonballs used against ordinary people.

In addition, the Navy's core forces—the vice admirals—along with several Shichibukai, joined the battle one after another...

The battlefield is becoming increasingly lively!

As the saying goes, "generals against generals, strategists against strategists," which perfectly describes the chaotic battlefield at this moment.

Whitebeard's pirate fleet had successfully advanced, and the pirates were engaged in fierce fighting with the densely packed marines.

Meanwhile, the pirate captains were all confronting the naval officers.

As for the fourteen captains, they faced off against the Seven Warlords of the Sea and a group of elite Marines!

In this vast battlefield, no one can remain uninvolved. Even if you don't take the initiative, you will eventually be targeted by the enemy.

The battle, known as "050," lasted for nearly an hour, with significant casualties on both sides.

Just then, a strange movement occurred in the sky, accompanied by screams that reached the battlefield.

The sudden commotion made everyone on the battlefield look up...

A massive block of ice crashed down first, causing the marines and pirates beneath it to cough up blood. A wave of cursing rose within them, and they scattered in all directions.

Behind the ice was a naval warship and shadowy figures; the screams were coming from these people.

Without a doubt, it was Luffy and Buggy's crew who arrived!

Just like in the original One Piece, this eccentric group encountered a giant wave stirred up by Whitebeard when they were near Marineford, and were swept into the sky.