One Piece Thundergod Marine

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After months of discussions, Sengoku finally issued a public execution declaration for Ace, confirming that everything was foolproof.

"This person has committed heinous crimes, and the heavens cannot tolerate him!"

"…Half a month later, he will be publicly executed at Marine Headquarters, Marineford! We hope all sectors will widely announce this and take it as a warning!"

'Poi…'

The Den Den Mushi was switched on, letting out a suspicious quirk before falling silent.

The deck was silent, but everyone clenched their fists, staring with fiery eyes and gritting their teeth.

"Oyaji, I want to…"

"Don't think about it, just do it!"

"Gū lā lā lā lā lā lā!"

"Whitebeard" Edward Newgate, the legendary figure of this era, stood up with a naginata in hand. The IV tubes connected to him snapped under his movement, causing the nurses beside him to hurriedly advise against it.

But Whitebeard paid no mind, locking his fierce eyes on his sons, his voice booming.

"The Whitebeard Pirates have never abandoned their comrades!"

"Ace did brilliantly! He even dared to invade the territory of Soryu (Azure Dragon) to save his younger brother… Do you think we can't match that?"

"No way!!"

A roar erupted on the deck. This bond, which treated each other like family, was far stronger than the mere blood ties that Big Mom had.

"Gūlālālālālālā!"

"Good! As expected of my sons!"

Whitebeard laughed heartily, and the ripples from his laughter spread throughout 'The Moby Dick', stirring up turbulent waves on the sea, creating a magnificent aura.

"I feel like Sengoku thinks he can push me around…"

"Isn't Marine looking for a war?"

"If they want a war, then I'll give them one!!!"

With a command, the fleet of Whitebeard Pirates surged from all directions toward 'The Moby Dick'.

The waters of the New World boiled, a terrifying sense of oppression enveloping the sea, making everyone realize the choice Whitebeard had made in response to the Marine's blatant provocation.

A war— an unprecedented, true grand battle!

Unlike the previous slow entanglements with Big Mom's pirate crew, this was a peak battle initiated by Marine, where both sides would stake everything they had!

...

As the Whitebeard Pirates began their movements, Marine units also started to mobilize.

One by one, powerful officers, at least of Lieutenant Commander rank, were dispatched from the Four Seas and Grand Line branches, converging into a steel torrent even more terrifying than the previous iron-blooded serum, heading toward Marine Headquarters to assist.

The reason no one dared challenge Whitebeard was not only because he was hailed as the "Strongest in the World" but also due to the strength of the pirate crew under his command, which was among the strongest of the Yonko.

He may not have as many blood-related children as Big Mom, but he had a far greater number of adopted sons and daughters!

He may not have as many reckless warriors as Kaido, but he had countless pirate captains willing to risk everything for him!

And all of them called him "Oyaji" and regarded Ace as a "brother."

When all these people gathered together, one could only imagine the tidal wave that would arise!

At the same time, in response to the approaching Whitebeard army, Marines mobilized a total of 100,000 elite troops!

A full 100,000, reinforced by the Thunder-Lightning Stimulation Device, were as powerful as bulls!

Originally, those who held confidence in Whitebeard as the "Strongest in the World" felt their confidence shaken upon seeing waves of incredibly strong officers rushing to the battlefield, leading them to hide away.

The gathering of officer-level military personnel, who usually were stationed in one place, brought unprecedented pressure!

The strongest force in the Grand Line, Marine Headquarters, was truly operational, and the world finally realized why they had been able to exist for over 800 years, always standing at the pinnacle of the sea.

"Vice Admiral Soryu, please let me join the battle!"

As Marine personnel were heavily mobilized, Rowen, as the Dictate of the Assassination Force, was busy non-stop. Just when he finally managed to sneak away for a drink with Zephyr, he was approached by a young officer with urgent news.

"Hā hā hā hā, commendable courage!"

Zephyr, with a red face from alcohol, nodded appreciatively at the determined Koby before his expression shifted to seriousness.

"But you can't ignore discipline, disobey orders, and even threaten a senior official. Do you know how serious your mistake is, Ensign Koby?"

Indeed, after relentless effort, Koby had finally made some progress compared to the original story. Instead of being a "Petty Officer First Class," he had climbed up to the rank of…

Well, Ensign.

However, this mobilization order from Headquarters only applied to those of Lieutenant Commander rank and above. Given Rowen's help in getting him this far, it was clear how much of a gap there was between Koby and the standard.

Even with the opportunity to train using the Thunder-Lightning Stimulation Device, he had only reached the First Stage.

Even during the year-end evaluation, Rowen, who cleverly surpassed Shuzo, was still stronger than Koby. Rowen reached his current level in just two months, while Koby took a full two years.

"Yes! I'm so sorry!!"

Koby quickly stood at attention and saluted.

He was well aware of the significant status this elder held within the Marine.

Of the sixteen Vice Admirals at Headquarters, 12 to 13 were personally taught by him. The current three Admirals were also his students, which made Koby very cautious in his demeanor.

"Even if I could be a logistics soldier, please! Vice Admiral, this is my lifelong request!!"

The battlefield at Marineford, although we refer to it this way, would not consist solely of officers of Lieutenant Commander rank and above.

The necessary support units and logistics forces were also present on the battlefield; they just didn't stand out in the original story since the focus was on the protagonists.

Koby was determined to join the group that could barely be defined as cannon fodder, wanting to appear on the battlefield.

"Why?!"

Rowen glanced at his Sensei, turned his head, and raised his cup of alcohol as he spoke.

"You should know that you lack the strength and the right to intervene in the course of this war."

"Then why do you want to join the battle?! Give me one reason, Koby."

"Because..."

Koby lowered his head, gripping the hem of his clothes with his fists. "In a war, many people will die!"

"Even if it's just to help move the wounded, as long as I still have strength, whether I get injured or die doesn't matter to me."

After saying this, Koby lifted his head, his eyes red and determined as he gazed ahead. "At the very least, I don't want to watch them die!"

Those comrades...

Crow, the Colonel, who urged him to eat more, stuffing him with a mountain of unpalatable food under the pretext of helping him grow; Ryla, the Lieutenant Commander, who loved to joke about his relationship with Nami; and Anna, the Lieutenant Commander, who had treated his injuries during a quest.

All were within the scope of this battle mobilization.

Koby didn't want to do nothing, only to receive news of their deaths one day at dusk after the war, even if they were merely acquaintances.

At Koby's response, Zephyr fell silent.

Then he turned his head, staring at Rowen with a puzzled look as if to say, "How did you, a cold-blooded animal, raise such a soft-hearted subordinate?"

Rowen twitched his mouth, returning a look that said, "Smoker has been training him for the past two years; it's got nothing to do with me."

This made Zephyr even more incredulous, responding with disbelief, "That Smoker? Do you think I'm getting senile or something?!"

Rowen: "..."

How would I know? Who am I supposed to ask for reasoning?

It's just in his nature!

After a pause, Rowen suddenly pressed his finger to his forehead and said in a deep voice, "Rear Admiral Smoker, come to Zephyr Sensei's place; we have something to tell you."

At the front of Headquarters, Smoker was overseeing soldiers unloading supplies at the port: "…"

I can guarantee… 

This won't be good!

(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻

"Vice Admiral, what do you mean?"

In the courtyard, Koby looked surprised and happily asked.

"No, don't think too much about it; I'm looking for Smoker to discuss something else."

Rowen waved his hand and, under Koby's disappointed gaze, continued, "As for you, go find Ain and report in. You'll be acting with them later."

What could be more thrilling than the psychological gap from Heaven to Hell? 

That would be going from Heaven to Hell and then back to Heaven!

Koby was overjoyed, standing upright and shouting loudly, "Understood!"

"But let me lay down some ground rules first!"

Rowen released his Haki, instantly freezing Koby in place as if faced with some monstrous beast, instinctively filling him with a sense of fear and a desire to flee.

"This war is unprecedented; no one is obligated to protect you, Koby."

"If you don't want to burden others, don't attempt what's beyond your capabilities."

"Otherwise… even if you don't die on the battlefield, I will send you out of the Marines, understood?!"

Koby paused for a moment, then lifted his head with determination.

"Understood!"

Watching his departing figure, Zephyr took a sip of his drink and leisurely said, "You're saying some pointless things, Rowen."

"This kid loves to do things he's not capable of."

"Naturally… I'm just reminding him that the war won't change because of his thoughts, especially when he lacks the strength to stop or alter it."

"Don't think I agree with him joining the fight just because he has that aspiration."

Rowen shook his head and stopped speaking. Such thoughts are often referred to as 'chuunibyou'.

It's well-known that 'chuunibyou' is a serious condition! 

(End Of Chapter)