Hearing Garp's words, Ace's lips curled into a wide, confident grin. "Ha ha ha ha! Whether the leader comes to save me or not, I have no com
Hearing Garp's words, Ace's lips curled into a wide, confident grin.
"Ha ha ha ha! Whether the leader comes to save me or not, I have no complaints!"
Ace wasn't a fool; he wouldn't reveal anything.
He knew the Marines feared the Dawn Birds even more than the Revolutionary Army.
Dragon only dared to make small moves, but the Dawn Bird leader, Zero, dared to make large ones.
Watching Garp leave the prison, Ace sat down, a smile playing on his lips.
He was already anticipating the upcoming events—an unprecedented war.
The Dawn Birds, utilizing Water 7's shipyards, were rapidly constructing a massive fleet.
The speed was astonishing.
All the ships were identical, bearing the Dawn Bird insignia: a black raven, representing their spirit.
In the dim prison, Ace whispered to the darkness, "You'll all regret this."
News of Ace's capture and impending execution spread across the Grand Line in a matter of moments, clearly fueled by the Marines' efforts to maximize the impact of his death.
Morgan's messenger birds were working overtime, delivering newspapers across the world.
Luffy saw the news.
"Ace! No way! Ace was captured?!"
Luffy stared in disbelief at the newspaper. Zoro and Sanji informed him, "Luffy, your brother is not only the Pirate King's son, but also the Dawn Birds' battle commander!"
Zoro was stunned. This brought him closer to the organization.
"Luffy, since he's your brother, let's save him!"
Luffy readily agreed.
But Dragon, standing behind Luffy, intervened, "Luffy, with your current strength, I absolutely cannot allow you to go to Marineford!"
Dragon explained Marineford's formidable power, highlighting White Dove Ryuya's terrifying strength, rivaling Zero's.
Dragon coughed up blood, looking grim.
"No matter what, I'm saving Ace! He's my brother!" Luffy declared, clenching the newspaper.
Dragon wiped the blood from his mouth, his eyes gleaming.
"This isn't just an execution. They're trying to lure the Dawn Birds. If you…"
"He's my brother!" Luffy insisted.
Sensing his son's unwavering determination, Dragon said, "You can go, but you must train first. If you don't meet my standards, you're not going."
Luffy understood.
To save Ace, he needed greater strength.
"I understand. Whatever the training, I'll give it my all!"
Dragon turned to the others.
"You three train too! In this sea, strength is paramount.
I believe the Grand Line will soon descend into utter chaos."
Sanji, Usopp, and Zoro nodded in agreement.
Without hesitation, Dragon took them to a small island for intense training, also using the time to recover from his injuries—the damage inflicted by King Sterry was severe.
He had a strange feeling about King Sterry but decided to focus on strengthening Luffy and his crew.
Meanwhile, in the New World, Whitebeard read the news, his brow furrowed.
Marco said, "Ace! Gol D. Roger's bloodline! Unexpected."
"Marco…" Whitebeard began.
"We can't let this bloodline be extinguished! Otherwise, there will be no more pirates!
Gol D. Roger's efforts will be wasted!"
Whitebeard declared, "Sons, prepare your weapons. We're joining the fray!"
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Ace's capture had drawn numerous factions into the conflict.
A tense calm preceded the storm.
Many pirates sensed impending doom, reducing activity on the seas.
Even the Marines were on high alert.
Time passed.
Thanks to Ryuya's massive investment, hundreds of ships were built in Water 7, forming a massive fleet.
Ryuya placed Enel in command.
Enel, eager for battle, had grown immensely stronger since entering the Grand Line.
The eve of Ace's execution arrived.
With Garp and Ryuya's illusion, Ace was being transported to Marineford.
And then…
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