The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

The world's most beautiful woman, the Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock!!

The dark king of the underworld, the Joker, the "Sea Rogue," Donquixote Doflamingo!

The legendary pirate Gecko Moria, who once fought against Kaido, one of the Four Emperors!

The only pirate king who obeys the World Government, the legendary and most tyrannical pirate king, the "Tyrant" Bartholomew Kuma!

Only five people were present. Jinbe was imprisoned, and Blackbeard Teach, who was courting death, should be engaged in a fierce battle with Magellan right now.

The five Shichibukai, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, stood here. Although they were pirates, their formidable strength was undeniable.

This also gave them more confidence in the war.

Some naval officers were even more convinced that they would ultimately win the battle.

Some naval personnel viewed this scene as a disgrace!

"They actually need to rely on pirates to protect the Marine Headquarters..."

Vice Admirals such as Onigumo, Doberman, and Dalmesia, who belonged to the hawkish faction, had very gloomy expressions.

Even those who belonged to the dove faction, such as Smoker, didn't have particularly good-looking faces.

Under the watchful eyes of the entire world, their navy is actually going to fight alongside the 1.6 pirates, becoming comrades-in-arms who entrust each other with their fate...

What the hell is this?!

Not only Smoker, but also Dalmesia and the others were very unhappy on the Sabaody Archipelago.

"The Navy and the pirates are actually on the same side..."

In the distance from that enormous scene, on a small, inconspicuous hill.

Looking at the scene before him, Yixiao shook his head, feeling utterly absurd.

"Didn't the Navy already foresee this day coming when they made the decision to establish the Seven Warlords of the Sea?!"

Ridley chuckled and downed a bottle of rum from the bottle beside him.

"Therefore, a system like the Seven Warlords of the Sea shouldn't exist in this world!!"

Yi Xiao said firmly.

"Would you like some too?!"

Without continuing the conversation, Rayleigh smiled and handed over a bottle of wine.

"..."

He smiled, paused for a moment, and then took it.

Unscrew the bottle cap and pour it into your mouth.

A Marine who fights alongside pirates, and not only that, but also a notorious and ruthless pirate...

This is not the kind of navy he seeks, one that upholds justice!

"But then again, Ace was still sent to the execution platform. It seems Luffy and Link couldn't rescue him after all."

Chapter 340: The Three Admirals, the Execution Platform! [Fire Fist] Ace, is he the son of the Pirate King?!

Just as Raleigh was pondering this...

"It's a general!!"

As the people on the island gasped in surprise, the scene unfolded.

On the high platform in the square, below the execution platform, stood Akainu, dressed in a crimson suit with a large red rose embroidered on his chest, his face serious and resolute; Kizaru, who, despite not wanting to work overtime, knew he couldn't be willful at this moment and barely managed not to put on a casual posture, still looking rather lewd; and Aokiji, dressed in a blue and white suit, expressionless and lost in thought.

The admirals, representing three colors and three animal codes—red, yellow, and blue, and dogs, monkeys, and pheasants—arrived one after another.

They arrived at the three chairs that had been placed there early, and without saying much, they sat down on the chairs.

Aokiji was on the right, Kizaru was seated, and Akainu was in the center.

As the first Marine Admiral to be promoted, and Aokiji's senior, Akainu graduated from Zephyr's class in the same cohort as Kizaru. His seniority and experience make him the undisputed leader!

All three of them were wearing the cloaks of justice that represented the admirals of the navy.

No one spoke throughout the entire process, and after sitting down, they all crossed their legs.

Well, it's just that crossing your legs is a bit inhuman; most normal people can't do that.

Perhaps, as fellow Logia-type Devil Fruit users with elemental bodies, they could give it a try.

The three people didn't say a word or do anything; they just sat in those three chairs.

This gave the navy in the entire square an incredibly strong sense of confidence, making them stand tall and straight as if they had taken a tranquilizer!

Three Admirals from the Marine Headquarters! Representing the Navy, and even the World Government's top 25 combat forces!!

Such a lineup is enough to fill all the naval soldiers with boundless confidence.

Even if an opponent like Whitebeard were to appear, they would remain completely undaunted!

And so, as time slowly passed.

"Kakaka~"

A dull thud, the sound of chains swinging, followed.

On the steps of the execution platform, under the watchful eye of Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the protagonist of this incident, Fire Fist Ace, was finally brought to the execution platform, wearing handcuffs and shackles.

At this moment, Ace was still shirtless, wearing the familiar outfit from before.

But now he is disheveled, with empty and numb eyes.

And just as he was climbing the steps one by one...

"Look, that's Fire Fist Ace!!"

"The man who ignites a potential world war!!"

"At the same time, they are the masterminds who now hold the fate of the world in their hands!!"

After Ace appeared, everyone expressed their inner thoughts and feelings of unease.

The portrait was then broadcast to the Sabaody Archipelago, and further updated by journalists.

The whole world was talking about this.

At that very moment, the surging waves came crashing down in full force!

And it was amidst all this turmoil.

Why won't you listen to me?!

Beside Ace, a similarly helpless and deeply weary voice rang out.

Garp also came to the execution platform and plopped down next to Ace.

"You're like this, and Luffy is like this too. Why did you two brothers choose this path..."

The sound of sobbing brought a glimmer of life back to Ace's empty eyes.

He stared blankly at Garp, who was standing beside him with tears streaming down his face.

"Why did it have to come to this, Ace?!"

"Old man..."

Ace's pupils trembled incessantly.

He couldn't answer Karp's question.

Now that things had come to this, Ace, who already knew what the consequences would be, knew that saying anything would be of no use, so he simply kept quiet.

At the same time, he was also praying in his heart.

He prayed that his father and his brothers wouldn't come to such a dangerous place for someone like him!

However~

Things often don't go as planned.

Not only was his most respected father rushing over, but his most beloved younger brother was also on his way to the battlefield.

And just before their arrival.

"Garp, I'm going to tell you everything~"

Sengoku glanced at his comrade, whose mood was already bad, and finally questioned him.

It was more of a notification than an inquiry.

Garp knew this too, but he just rubbed his temples and replied wearily and casually, "Whatever you want."

At this point, it's no longer possible to cover things up.

Zhan Guo withdrew his gaze, replacing it with his usual cold and stern expression of supreme justice.

He pulled a Den Den Mushi from his pocket.

"There's something I need to tell you all beforehand!!"

Everyone looked up—the vice admirals and sailors of the Navy, the reporters and pirates in front of their screens on Sabaody Archipelago—all wanted to hear what the Fleet Admiral of the Navy would say at this time.

"Portgas D. Ace, the profound significance of this man dying here today!!"

As Sengoku recounted everything, Garp lowered his eyes.

At the same time, the crane behind the execution platform also raised its eyes.

"Why won't you let us go to war, Lieutenant General Tsuru?!"

The man, dressed in a dowdy outfit and with a face even more sleazy than Kizaru, was complaining.

Beside him stood a stunningly beautiful female navy officer, who tightened her grip on the golden sword, her face also cold and silent.

"Always be prepared for both possibilities."

Without turning his head, Tsuru said, "In case any of the other Four Emperors or audacious pirates besides Whitebeard invade Marine Headquarters, we will have the power to resist them."

"This way, while the Navy is engaged in fierce battle with Whitebeard at the front, we can ensure that their rear is secure."

"Is that so?"

The sleazy man gazed at the 100,000 elite naval troops and the three admirals on the high platform, and couldn't help but mutter to himself,

"With this lineup, plus the Whitebeard Pirates, will any other foolish pirates really come and join the fun?!"

"Anything is possible~~~"

After saying this, the crane closed its eyes and said no more.

A portion of the navy's strength must be reserved and cannot be entirely deployed to the battlefield.

On the one hand, it is naturally because of what Tsuru said: we must be wary of the other four emperors.

On the other hand... this could also be a preparation for the navy's future actions.

Planning for defeat before planning for victory is the foundation of any war.

Even if the navy is defeated... at least some lineage can be preserved.

He thought of his old comrade-in-arms, the general who had retired to the second line, and Kongming, the chief of staff he had trained, and couldn't help but shake his head.

With Zephyr around, the Navy's future strength should be guaranteed... right?

"Ace, state your father's name!!"

At the same time, Sengoku raised his head downwards, his eyes reflecting the sunlight through his glasses, making it impossible to discern his expression.

"...My father only had a white beard!"

Ace was silent for a moment before giving the answer that everyone on the sea knew.

"wrong!!"

He had barely finished speaking when Zhan Guo immediately denied it.

"Nothing's wrong, it's just Whitebeard!!"

Ace, however, rejected his denial with an even more vehement attitude!

"When we search desperately with our eyes wide open, we might find that man's child left on some island!"

"With only the meager intelligence and possibilities available to us from CP, we conducted a thorough investigation of newborn babies, unborn babies, and their mothers!!"