"But then Blackbeard captured Ace, apparently because he learned Ace's identity and wanted to use it to become a Shichibukai," Robin explain
"But then Blackbeard captured Ace, apparently because he learned Ace's identity and wanted to use it to become a Shichibukai," Robin explained.
Ryuya nodded thoughtfully.
"Regardless, Ace is our crewmate. We must rescue him. This is our chance to truly step onto the world stage!"
Robin, Olvia, and the others readily agreed.
Nami, having finished her performance, entered with Carina, sensing the shift in atmosphere.
Unaware of Ryuya's full plan, she asked, "Leader, what should we do?"
Ryuya looked at her. "We show the world our strength! Gather all our forces. Nami, use your treasure to build ships and weapons. Every ship needs Adam Wood!"
Nami stared in disbelief. "Leader, are you serious about the Adam Wood?"
"Of course. You've earned more than enough, haven't you?"
Nami nodded, though the thought of spending that much money pained her, even with her vast wealth.
Understanding the urgency, she said, "Understood, Leader. I'll handle it."
"Good. Everyone gets the best equipment. We're raiding the execution grounds!"
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Meanwhile, Ace was imprisoned in the deepest level of Impel Down.
Sengoku took this extremely seriously—Ace was Gol D. Roger's son, a descendant of immense evil.
Executing him would boost the Marines' reputation and bring peace to the seas.
Sengoku summoned the three Admirals. He sensed not only the Dawn Birds but possibly other Emperors would arrive.
It would be a full-scale war.
In Marineford, Sengoku addressed Ryuya. "White Dove, your thoughts?"
Ryuya's illusion, seemingly inactive, opened its eyes.
"The Marines' authority cannot be challenged.
Regardless of what happens, my crew and I will fight with our full strength to protect this execution."
Sengoku nodded, relieved. Ryuya's crew possessed incredible power: Gion (a high-level Supreme Grandmaster Swordsman), Roran (awakened Mythical Zoan fruit), Stella (awakened Rakshasa fruit), Ain (awakened Modo Modo no Mi)... each a top-tier fighter. Sengoku felt reassured.
The Marines' strength was increasingly reliant on Ryuya.
He felt they could only win this war with Ryuya's help.
"With your assurance, I believe we can defeat anyone," Sengoku said.
Ryuya smirked.
The scene shifted to Ace, newly imprisoned in Impel Down's sixth level, among the most vicious criminals.
Ace's arrival injected a spark of energy into the bleak environment.
He ignored the other prisoners, smiling at Garp.
"Ace, becoming a Marine would've been better. You wouldn't be in this situation," Garp said.
Ace replied calmly, "Gramps, I have no regrets about joining the Dawn Birds.
Their leader has even grander ambitions than the Marines."
He continued, "If I can help the leader achieve his dream, my sins might be washed away."
Garp sensed a crucial secret. "Ace, tell me, what are the Dawn Birds' goals?"
Ace looked at Garp. Time passed. Then, Ace laughed.
"Gramps, since you asked, our goal is…" Ace whispered. (The exact whispered goal is not provided in the source text).
Garp's eyes widened in disbelief. "Are you serious? The Dawn Birds aim to overthrow the world single-handedly?!"
"The world is rotten. We won't stand idly by!" Ace said.
"Gramps, you've resented the Celestial Dragons for a long time. Want to join the Dawn Birds?"
Garp stood up, shocked.
"Preposterous!"
A Marine hero wouldn't join another organization.
He turned to leave, then paused.
"Ace, do you think the Dawn Bird leader will come to save you…"
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