"This throws a wrench in most of Pops' plans." "Damn it, was the Navy prepared for this from the start?" The division commanders murmured am
"This throws a wrench in most of Pops' plans."
"Damn it, was the Navy prepared for this from the start?"
The division commanders murmured amongst themselves, their voices filled with a mixture of frustration and apprehension.
At the forefront of the Moby Dick, Whitebeard's face was etched with a deep and serious concern.
Sengoku… had he actually accelerated his timetable?
Or had the series of unprecedented events orchestrated by that man from the North Blue prompted Sengoku to abandon his original plan?
Or perhaps… Whitebeard's expression darkened, his brow furrowed in deep thought.
Could it be that the World Government was preparing to directly intervene in the Summit War?
His thoughts raced, a whirlwind of possibilities and potential scenarios swirling within his mind.
His instincts screamed that the Navy's sudden announcement of the earlier execution was far more complex and strategic than it appeared on the surface.
However, the current circumstances left absolutely no room for altering their pre-determined plan.
The Navy would never grant them such an opportunity.
Whitebeard was acutely aware of this harsh reality.
Therefore… it seemed that this time, he would have no choice but to gamble everything on a single, daring throw of the dice!
…
Time relentlessly marched forward, each second ticking away like grains of sand in an hourglass.
As the date of the Summit War drew ever closer, various factions and forces were busily plotting and scheming, each convinced of their ultimate victory.
Simultaneously, countless individuals across the globe fervently hoped for a postponement, a delay in the inevitable clash.
However, fate, as it often does, played a cruel joke.
The things we fear most often arrive with the greatest speed and ferocity.
While news of Admiral Kuzan's failure to intercept Yonko Kaido circulated throughout the seas, it was undeniable that the event that truly captivated the world's attention, far overshadowing even the arrival of the formidable Yonko Kaido, was the impending Summit War at Marineford, a conflict that was destined to irrevocably alter the course of history.
From its very inception, or perhaps more accurately, from the moment Ignis Glow had slain a Celestial Dragon in the North Blue, culminating in his meteoric rise to global infamy, this unprecedented event had commanded the unwavering attention of countless individuals across the globe.
And now, as time inexorably marched forward, approaching the midday hour, a palpable sense of unrest began to permeate the world.
Without a shadow of a doubt, the Navy's audacious decision to publicly broadcast the entire execution process via projection Den Den Mushi, revealing to the world the truly terrifying and overwhelming military might they had assembled—a force far exceeding the requirements for a simple 'execution'— made it abundantly clear!
The Summit War, an event that had instilled a profound sense of dread in countless hearts for weeks, even before its commencement, was now, without a doubt, upon them!
…
In preparation for this Summit War, with the explicit intention of utterly crushing the Whitebeard Pirates at Marineford, the Navy had deployed virtually all of its available resources.
Cannons were strategically positioned, their menacing barrels pointed towards the approaching ships, lining the U-shaped harbor.
Nearly one hundred thousand elite Navy soldiers stood ready, their ranks bristling with anticipation.
Dozens of Navy Vice Admirals were poised to participate in the impending conflict.
And, leading the charge was Fleet Admiral "Strategist" Sengoku, alongside the legendary Navy hero Garp, Chief of Staff Tsuru, and Admiral Kuzan…
Every significant Navy figure, those known to the public and those shrouded in mystery and legend, were revealed to the world, their presence a stark warning of the Navy's unwavering resolve.
Simultaneously, the most captivating and unsettling sight was a contingent of beings strikingly resembling the Seven Warlords in their youth, yet bearing the chilling PX designations, their eyes cold and devoid of emotion.
Seven… the Seven Warlords?!
No… Neither their age nor their chilling, almost inhuman demeanor could be reconciled with living beings…!
What manner of beings were these?!
In an instant, the entire world was thrown into a state of unprecedented turmoil and confusion.
This profound uncertainty also caused the Seven Warlords who were not participating in the Summit War to experience a palpable shift in their demeanors, their expressions shifting to one of grave concern.
Snake Princess Island.
"Snake Princess… what in the world are those things?!"
Gloriosa, witnessing the live broadcast of the Summit War unfolding before her very eyes, her face a mask of disbelief, instinctively recoiled, her eyes widening in shock and apprehension.
Upon seeing Hancock's presence, Gloriosa breathed a sigh of relief, the tension momentarily easing.
However, a wave of even greater confusion washed over her.
What were these beings, so strikingly similar in appearance to the Seven Warlords in their youth?!
Empress Boa Hancock, her brow furrowed in deep concern, stared intently at the 'Seraphim' displayed on the screen, her expression shifting from apprehension to outright alarm.
New World.
Dressrosa Kingdom.
"Do-Do Flamingo… those things? Could they possibly be…?!"
Unlike those unfamiliar with the true nature of the 'Seraphim,'
the Donquixote Family possessed firsthand knowledge, gleaned from their extensive network of informants.
But even with their insider knowledge, the implications were staggering.
"I never imagined the World Government would actually succeed in their research…"
Donquixote Doflamingo remarked, his voice laced with a mixture of awe and apprehension.
"What? The World Government?!"
Trebol's face was etched with disbelief and alarm.
Doflamingo nodded, a sinister glint in his eye.
"Indeed. Powerful, almost perfect replicas designed to replace the Seven Warlords—the second-generation Pacifistas…
I'd heard they were still in the experimental phase, but the World Government has unveiled these terrifying weapons.
This means, hahaha, the World Government is clearly determined to completely cleanse the entire Grand Line!"
"Hiss!"
Trebol gasped, his breath catching in his throat.
…
Meanwhile, as shockwaves rippled across the globe, on a distant stretch of open sea.
"Seraphim? So they've been completed all along."
"No wonder the World Government was able to so swiftly replenish its forces after disbanding the Seven Warlords."
Observing the live broadcast of the Summit War provided by the Navy,
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