"Saint Rosward won't let this go easily... they were humiliated in the Holy Land Mariejois this time, made a laughingstock. If we don't give them an explanation, they will definitely incite other World Nobles to attack us, and then we'll have another headache!"
The golden-bearded old man shook his head.
"Attacking a World Noble is an unforgivable sin, even dying ten times wouldn't be enough! Of course, such a heinous crime cannot be pardoned!"
The curly-haired old man said gloomily, "But it's wartime, and the World Government needs him. This war needs his strength, which is comparable to Kizaru's... It's not too late to punish him after the war ends!"
"Then, after the war, strip him of his Seven Warlords title and throw him into the Infernal Hell... At that time, it's best to have Akainu, Aokiji, Kizaru, Sengoku, and Garp all take action together!"
"This little guy is growing too fast; we must ensure nothing goes wrong!"
A sharp glint flickered in the samurai elder's eyes.
"And Monkey D. Luffy... This little guy, who just caused a ruckus at Enies Lobby, took down Gecko Moria, and shamed the World Government, cannot be underestimated! If there's a chance, bypass Garp and secretly 'execute' him!"
...
The news of Ye Jia causing a stir on Sabaody Archipelago and beating Admiral Kizaru to the point of no resistance did not widely circulate.
However, as the instigator of the famous "World Noble Incident," Ye Jia once again became notorious.
Everything related to the World Nobles was a big deal. Even if the World Government tried to suppress the media from spreading rumors, it still couldn't stop the shocking wave brought by the World Noble Incident. Coupled with the fact that many people knew about it, the news spread like wildfire in an instant!
"The newly appointed Seven Warlord actually dared to beat a World Noble? Is this guy crazy?!"
"He dared to touch a World Noble; his death is not far off!"
"Why hasn't the Marine issued a statement yet? He dared to attack a World Noble; his Seven Warlords title must be gone, right?"
"Are you still paying attention to the World Noble Incident? There's nothing to see there! Look at the latest headlines... 'Fire Fist Ace,' the Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, has been captured by the Marines and is imprisoned in Marineford's district prison!"
"No way? Are you talking about Whitebeard?"
"Look, there are newsboys scattering newspapers from the bubbles, all about Fire Fist Ace!"
Newspapers fluttered down from the sky, covering the entire Sabaody Archipelago.
"Is the World Government serious about this..." Akon watched the newspaper with an unnatural expression.
"Publicly executing Fire Fist Ace... The World Government is declaring war on Whitebeard!"
Capone Bege said with a gloomy expression.
"Captain Hawkins, something big has happened!"
"I already know... This time, fate is too deeply involved. I cannot see the future."
Hawkins said indifferently.
"I see... I was wondering before why Marine Headquarters was so close, yet the Sabaody Archipelago's defenses were so weak..."
X Drake's expression was solemn. "War... is it about to begin!"
The World Government successfully diverted everyone's attention from the World Noble Incident.
At the same time, they officially issued the execution statement to the whole world, declaring war on the Whitebeard Pirates!
Marineford, the island where Marine Headquarters is located.
The island features a massive military fortress and large towns inhabited by military families, as well as countless heavy cannons and numerous Marine warships. The front of the fortress prominently displays the giant Chinese characters for "Marine" and the Marine emblem in the center.
The offices and meeting rooms of the Fleet Admiral, Admirals, and Vice Admirals are all located on Marineford.
This place is known as the world's most indestructible copper wall and iron fortress; no evil can break through the barrier of "Absolute Justice"!
"Ye Jia, you just injured a World Noble yesterday, and today we're entering Marine Headquarters so openly... Will they just let it go?"
The Death God Pirates walked towards the meeting room. Qiuli looked at the heavily guarded Marine soldiers on both sides, who kept their eyes straight ahead, and slightly lowered her guard.
Qiuli knew perfectly well what it meant to injure a World Noble.
Even though the Marine had specifically sent someone to explain that Fleet Admiral Sengoku wouldn't care about this matter and invited Ye Jia to Marineford, Qiuli still didn't believe the Marine would accept it so easily.
That was a World Noble! The World Nobles that the World Government always strived to protect!
No one had ever dared to defy a World Noble, precisely because all those who defied them had died at the hands of the Marines... So many people had died; could they be spared?
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do," Ye Jia chuckled softly. "Don't worry, with me here, no matter how capable they are, they won't be able to harm a single hair on any of my Death God Pirates!"
"But that square, did you see it?"
Ye Jia pointed to the most open circular area.
"War is about to break out there, face to face!"
It was on this circular battlefield, shaped like a crescent moon, that Whitebeard would lead a hundred thousand pirates against a hundred thousand Marine soldiers from Marine Headquarters.
In the end, Ace died, Whitebeard died, a great era concluded, and the prosperity of the Great Pirate Era intensified.
This was the place where everything was buried, and also where everything began!
The group followed a Marine officer, walking all the way to a tall gate.
Pushing open the door, the interior was suddenly brightly lit.
In the splendid hall, there was a long, Western-style table laden with exquisite and fragrant food.
However, where there should have been seven people, only four were present, with the remaining three seats completely empty.
"Newcomers have arrived!"
Gecko Moria turned his head, letting out a "lulululu" laugh.
"The newly appointed Seven Warlord... Death God Ye Jia."
Dracule Mihawk quietly watched Ye Jia and his group.
Bartholomew Kuma glanced at Ye Jia, remaining silent.
"Husband!"
Only Boa Hancock, upon seeing Ye Jia, was incredibly excited, a girlish thrill on her face, and she instantly rushed into his arms.
"It seems this 'meeting' isn't as relaxed as I thought!"
Ye Jia said with a faint smile.
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