The flags of Justice flying high over Marineford.
Below, 100,000 of the Navy's most elite soldiers stood in formation, their eyes filled with a fierce fighting spirit.
Armed with guns, cannons, and swords, their combined presence emanated an incomparably cold aura that shocked the countless people watching around the world.
Even through the screen, one could feel the intense killing intent radiating from the Marines.
However, just as the world was marveling at the sheer size of the army, 300 young figures with black wings, brown skin and white hair walked into the plaza.
Their appearances were varied, but most resembled the youthful forms of the Shichibukai.
It was the Seraphim army, invented by Dr. Leon.
Each one emitted a terrifying aura, comparable to a Shichibukai.
Three hundred Shichibukai-level combatants, appearing all at once.
The world erupted.
"I can't believe it! On top of 100,000 elites, they have this many Seraphim!"
"An army of Warlords... I think the Marines are going to win for sure!"
"Justice will prevail! Defeat the Whitebeard Pirates!"
Countless civilians cheered for the Marines.
The pirates watching this scene, however, were stunned into silence.
"No way... the Marines have this kind of power in reserve?!"
"This is... this is too terrifying!"
Countless pirates trembled.
They knew there were only a handful of Warlord-level fighters in the world.
And here, there were 300 of them.
If that army charged, even the Four Emperors would have to think twice before facing them head-on.
A cold sweat broke out on the foreheads of pirates everywhere.
....
On their island, Kaido and Big Mom's expressions became extremely ugly.
"I didn't expect the Marines could raise 300 Seraphim in such a short time... and these are just their standard models," Kaido gritted his teeth.
Big Mom nodded, her face ashen. "Yes, their strength is terrifying. Let's hope the Whitebeard Pirates can put up a good fight and don't lose too badly. Otherwise, our turn will come sooner rather than later."
.....
On the deck of the Red Force, the executives of the Red Hair Pirates and the Revolutionary Army watched the broadcast.
Shanks couldn't help but marvel. "The Marines have hidden their strength too deeply. If it weren't for this battle, I would have never known they'd accumulated such terrifying power."
Dragon just stared at the screen, his face was grim and silent.
.....
On the Sabaody Archipelago, a handsome, silver-haired old man leisurely watched the big screen.
It was non other than the Dark King, Silvers Rayleigh.
He took a sip of alcohol and sighed.
"What a terrifying power. I'm afraid this force could sweep away most crews. Even our Roger Pirates, back in the day, wouldn't have been able to resist them so easily."
.....
Back at Marineford, following the Seraphim, the five attending Shichibukai made their entrance: Dracule "Hawk-Eye" Mihawk, Pirate Empress Boa Hancock, "Tyrant" Bartholomew Kuma, Donquixote Doflamingo, and Gecko Moria.
Each was accompanied by their own personal Seraphim, modeled after themselves.
Gecko Moria looked unhappy at his newly purchased unit; the original had been stolen by Whitebeard, forcing him to buy a new one from the Marines at double the price.
He secretly vowed to get his revenge.
Just as the world was reeling from this display, a shimmering door materialized out of thin air on the high platform.
This immediately attracted worldwide attention.
"What is that?! It just appeared so suddenly!"
"You don't know? That's the Anywhere door!"
"It's a super-tech developed by the Marines! With it, you can travel to any corner of the world instantly!"
"Hiss—that damn pink door is acctually so overpower?!"
As the world gasped, the much-anticipated door slowly opened.
Three figures walked out—one yellow, one red, one blue—each wearing an Admiral's coat of Justice.
They strode onto the high platform and slowly sat in the three chairs placed there. It was the Marines' highest combat power: the three Admirals, Aokiji, Kizaru, and Akainu.
Their arrival brought the crowd's fervor to a boiling point.
Suddenly, the loudspeakers at Marineford crackled to life.
It was Fleet Admiral Sengoku's voice.
The entire world seemed to fall silent to listen.
"WHITEBEARD PIRATES," Sengoku's voice boomed.
"I know you are watching. The Marines have gathered 100,000 elite troops! We have 300 Seraphim and the support of the Warlords! Furthermore, thanks to the inventions of Dr. Leon, our three Admirals now possess the power of two Devil Fruits! If you dare to come, be prepared for total annihilation!"
His tone was filled with a killing intent that made people tremble.
The world erupted once more.
"Dual-fruit abilities?! The Marine Admirals are dual-fruit users?!"
"But isn't it said that eating another Devil Fruit will make you explode?"
"Didn't you hear? It was thanks to Dr. Leon's invention! He developed a second type of Devil Fruit!"
Countless people were shocked by this revelation, which broke a century-old iron law of the sea. The name "Dr. Leon" was suddenly on everyone's lips.
"That Dr. Leon is too terrifying! First the Seraphim, then the Anywhere door and now a second Devil Fruit!"
"I heard he's only eight years old!"
In that instant, his name spread to every corner of the globe.
The speculation was over; the world now recognized that Leon's technological level was the undisputed top in the world.
From that day on, he gained a new title: the God of Technology.
....
On the screen, the supernovas watched the broadcast with a grim expressions.
Basil Hawkins stared at a divination card floating before him.
"So this is what the future holds... Is the era of great pirates coming to an end?"
"Damn, the Marines' military strength is this strong?" Capone "Gang" Bege muttered, his face was full of uncertainty.
"Should I just go back to being a mob boss?"
Kid, Trafalgar Law, Apoo, Urouge—all of them were shocked into silence by the strength displayed by the Marines, each lost in their own concerns.
Rayleigh sighed. "I never expected today's Marines to be so much more terrifying than in my time. If this scientist Leon had been born earlier, the Great Pirate Era might have never begun." His expression became solemn.
"This will make things very difficult for the boy who inherited Roger's will..."
On their respective islands, Shanks, Dragon, Kaido, and Big Mom all shared the same deep fear.
"Dragon, the Marines will be difficult to deal with in the future," Shanks said.
"Your revolution will face an even greater challenge."
"Who could have imagined they could reach this level?" Dragon said with a helpless smile.
"The Admirals were already strong enough, but now with two Devil Fruits each... We can only continue our cooperation and hope we can find a way to catch up."
On another island, Kaido turned to Big Mom. "Linlin, we must develop our technology as much as possible! That second Devil Fruit must be developed soon!"
It was the first time he had felt true panic in his heart.
Big Mom nodded. "I know. Judge and the others are already trying their best." She felt a deep pressure.
If the Marines weren't focused on Whitebeard right now, she and Kaido would be next.
Against three dual-fruit Admirals, their chances of winning were almost zero.
"It's all that kid Leon's fault!" she gritted her teeth. "If it weren't for him inventing so many overpowered weapons, the balance of the sea would have never been broken like this!"
Kaido shook his head, a strong killing intent flashing in his eyes.
In the past, he would have wanted to recruit a talent like Leon.
Now, he only felt regret.
I only knew he was talented, but who knew he would be this scary!
If I had known this earlier, I would have killed him, no matter the cost!