Pirates: Dangerous Options in My Brain

"Ace!" Everyone was shouting Ace's name.

Seeing this, Luffy also screamed hysterically and, under the immense shock, fainted instantly, his eyes rolling back. Marco, knowing Luffy was Ace's brother, quickly flew over to catch him.

At the same time, as Ace self-destructed, Kizaru and Aokiji both used Moonwalk to swiftly approach the falling, blurry figure.

[Ace (Deceased)]

[Mission Hint: If Whitebeard dies at Marineford, the mission will be considered a failure. You will not receive any rewards and will be randomly punished.]

Vivian: "..."

Is he dead...

Ace really killed himself...

Vivian glanced at Kizaru, who had caught the body. Confirming Ace's death, Kizaru shouted, "Portgas D. Ace has been executed on the spot!"

"Dead?"

The son of the former Pirate King, the demon's offspring, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates... is really dead?

With Marineford Island tilting, civilians watching from around the world couldn't see the scene clearly, but they could still hear Kizaru's voice.

At this moment, upon learning of Ace's execution, most of the public showed expressions of joy.

In their minds, pirates were synonymous with evil, especially someone like the Pirate King. Therefore, Ace's death not only made the public cheer but also elevated the Marines' status in their eyes.

"The Four Emperors' crew is no match for the Marines at headquarters."

"Yeah, even the strongest of the Four Emperors, Whitebeard, couldn't save his crew from the Marines. The other Emperors probably can't either."

"Long live the Marines!"

"Long live the World Government!"

Cheers and shouts filled the islands.

However, when the camera angle returned to normal, everyone held their breath and focused again.

The scene switched back to Marineford.

"Now, we just need to kill Whitebeard, and our mission will be complete."

Tsuru clapped her hands, looking towards the center of the battlefield.

The island had righted itself again, but unlike before, almost everyone had been thrown from the center of Marineford to the coast.

At this moment, tens of thousands of pirates and nearly a hundred thousand Marines were still facing off on the beach. Large numbers of bodies sank into the sea, turning the blue water red in an instant.

"Ace is dead..."

The Whitebeard Pirates, upon hearing this, were furious, their veins bulging.

"We must make them pay!"

"Revenge for Captain Ace!"

"Revenge for Captain Ace!"

"Kill!"

With a roar, their anger fully ignited, the pirates were about to charge into the Marines again. But Marco, circling above, shouted to stop them in time, "Ace is dead. We can't lose Pops too! Everyone, focus on covering Pops' retreat from Marineford!"

"Pops..."

The pirates, snapping back to reality, looked at Whitebeard, who had stood unmoved at the center of the battlefield. They wiped their tears and steadied themselves, "Yes, we must cover Pops' retreat!"

"Pops, we'll cover you!!"

Saying this, he raised his weapon and charged towards Whitebeard and Akainu.

On the other side.

"We can't let Whitebeard escape!"

"Take down Whitebeard!"

Perhaps due to Ace's death, the marines' morale surged.

Both sides rushed towards Whitebeard and Akainu, reigniting the battle that seemed to be nearing its end.

"Whitebeard, you won't leave this island today."

Akainu's magma-covered fist glowed even redder. Despite his bloodied face, he wore a confident smile. "Enjoy this grand funeral prepared just for you, Whitebeard!"

"Magma brat…"

Whitebeard tightened his grip, causing the air to crack again. He spat out blood and laughed loudly. "Gurararara~~~ My era should have ended long ago. Dying here is no regret."

"But the only pity is… I couldn't save my son from Marineford…"

He had seen Ace's body slowly falling as the island tilted.

That kid…

So foolish.

He had already planned to leave his life here. Trading his old life for Ace's was worth it.

"Did I bet wrong after all?"

Ace… really isn't the one from the prophecy?

Roger, your child didn't reach Raftel like you did.

Crack—!

The sound of ice forming. Aokiji appeared beside Whitebeard, freezing his left shoulder.

"Another brat?"

Feeling the piercing cold on his shoulder, Whitebeard didn't even flinch. His Conqueror's Haki burst out, stunning many marines and shattering the ice on his shoulder. He punched Aokiji.

Aokiji dodged, but even from a distance, he was hit by Whitebeard's punch.

"Is this the highest level of Conqueror's Haki?"

Pain shot through his abdomen. Aokiji instinctively curled up, seeing Whitebeard's hand about to grab him. He covered his arms with Armament Haki to block.

The next second.

Bang!

A violent collision sent Aokiji flying like a broken kite, embedding him into a mountain wall.

His body dragged a trench on the ground.

Everyone watching was stunned.

"Is that Whitebeard?"

The man known as the world's strongest…

The civilians, who were confident in the marines, now felt immense worry.

One man fighting two Admirals alone…

Gulp!

The sound of swallowing echoed.

Can the marines really stop Whitebeard?

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