Marineford, Marine Headquarters!
The cheers for Good lasted for nearly five minutes before Sengoku finally managed to quiet the Marines. Even then, the roar lingered in the air for half a minute before it truly subsided.
All eyes were fixed on the execution platform—not just those present, but the entire world watching through the live broadcast. This was the moment Sengoku would reveal the true identities and crimes of the condemned.
He began with Kaido. But there wasn't much to explain. As one of the Four Emperors of the New World, his name and infamy were already well known. What everyone truly wanted to know was about Ace and Luffy.
Ace's background was somewhat familiar, but Luffy remained a mystery. Despite his rapid rise in notoriety, few knew his true origins.
After introducing Kaido, Sengoku wasted no time. He spoke sharply:
"Next, on my left—this man stepped onto the path of sin under the shelter of Red-Haired Shanks, one of the Four Emperors. He is equally deserving of death!"
The Marines below stirred in surprise. Those watching the broadcast around the world were equally shocked. Shanks as a mentor was enough reason for an execution—anything tied to a Yonko was no small matter.
But Sengoku's next words shook them even more. His tone grew heavy:
"Furthermore, he bears another identity… he is the son of the most heinous criminal of all, the Supreme Commander of the Revolutionary Army, Monkey D. Dragon!!"
"Death! He deserves death!"
The Marines' shouts erupted louder than before. Shanks as a mentor was one thing—but being Dragon's son was something else entirely.
"The son of the Revolutionary Commander!? The most wanted man in the world has a son!?"
"No wonder he must be executed in public!"
Under the World Government's propaganda, the masses saw the Revolutionary Army as a band of terrorists. The revelation left them horrified.
Among the crowd, Smoker clenched his cigar. "So… that mysterious man who intervened in Loguetown—that was his father."
Garp's face darkened. Sengoku shot him a warning glance. If Garp lost control now, even he wouldn't be able to protect him.
Meanwhile, those who knew Luffy—residents of Foosha Village, Vivi, and others—were left in despair as they watched, powerless to change anything.
Then Sengoku turned his attention to Ace.
"He is not only Whitebeard's Second Division Commander… he has another, hidden identity!"
The world held its breath. What could be greater than being Whitebeard's son in spirit? What secret had Ace carried all these years?
As Sengoku prepared to reveal the truth, Good suddenly lost patience. He grabbed the microphone Den Den Mushi out of Sengoku's hands.
"I can't take this anymore!" Good bellowed.
The audience froze. Marines gaped in shock, and across the world, viewers stared wide-eyed.
Then Good shouted:
"Ace's real father is Gol D. Roger!!!"
The world erupted.
The Marines below screamed in disbelief.
"What?! He's the Pirate King's son!?"
"Whitebeard raised the child of his greatest rival?!"
"This is insane!"
Shockwaves spread across the broadcast. But no one doubted it—because the revelation came from Good, the Marine Hero himself.
"The Pirate King had an heir!?"
"This is terrifying—he must die!"
"He's the Devil's Child!"
Sengoku's face twitched, veins bulging. In front of the entire world, Good had stolen his moment. He wanted nothing more than to crush the fool, but for the sake of appearances, he held back. He'd punish him later—perhaps dock his pay.
On the platform, Ace cried out defiantly:
"No!! I have only one father, and that is Whitebeard!!"
His words, broadcast to the entire world, only inflamed Marine morale further.
"Admiral Good!!"
"Admiral Good is the best!!"
The chants shook Marineford again.
In the shadows, Blackbeard decided it was time. He and his crew quietly slipped away from Marine Headquarters, finally ready to enact their own plan. Earlier that morning, Good had been the one to escort Kaido, Ace, and Luffy. Blackbeard had been terrified of running into him—if he had, his scheme would have ended before it began.
(End of Chapter)
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