145: Chapter 144, The Summit, is about to begin!Deep in the ocean, a large sailboat with an aluminum coating is speeding along, swimming like a giant whale.
Sitting in the very center of the ship's deck was a tall man with a pair of crescent-shaped white beard.He was none other than Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors of the New World!
At this moment, Whitebeard was covered in various IV tubes, as if he might die at any moment.But he paid no attention to his health and continued to drink fine wine in large gulps.
Seeing this, the beautiful nurse standing nearby couldn't hold back any longer.She stepped forward and said worriedly to the white-bearded man, "Father, you should drink less.Your health can't handle so much alcohol anymore."
However, Whitebeard completely ignored the nurse's advice and continued to drink his wine heartily.
Just then, a man with a pineapple-shaped haircut walked over.He was Marco, the first division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Marco looked at Whitebeard and said earnestly, "Dad, at our current speed, we'll be arriving in Marineford soon.When that happens, we need to be prepared for battle and rescue Ace as quickly as possible."
Hearing this, Whitebeard's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile: "Gurararara, yeah, even if you beat Sengoku that old guy to death, he would never have imagined that we would fight our way across from the bottom of the sea." After saying that, Whitebeard picked up his wine cup again and drank it all in one gulp.
With only three hours remaining until Ace's execution, the atmosphere at Marineford, the Marine Headquarters, was heavy as leaden clouds.The plaza where Ace was about to be executed was like the eye of a storm, drawing countless eyes and forces to converge there.
All seven Shichibukai had arrived, their figures forming a solid defensive line, blocking the Whitebeard Pirates' path to rescue Ace.These powerful figures each possessed unique characteristics, exuding a chilling aura; their presence was like an insurmountable wall, inspiring awe.
Meanwhile, the three admirals of the Navy were also making final preparations for the battle.They bore a crucial mission—to stop Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world.This required not only courage, but also absolute strength and strategy.They knew all too well that failure would have unimaginable consequences.
At this moment, fifty massive naval warships formed an impenetrable encirclement around the execution square, their cannons gleaming coldly, as if ready to unleash deadly firepower at any moment.The square was densely packed with over one hundred thousand naval soldiers, their expressions solemn, their eyes revealing unwavering resolve.
An indescribable tension permeated the entire scene, making everyone's heartbeat quicken.Although some felt fear, no one chose to flee, because they knew they carried the weight of "justice" on their shoulders.These two words were like a heavy burden, making it hard for them to breathe, but at the same time, they were the source of strength that sustained them in their posts.
On this battlefield, everything is unknown.How will the Whitebeard Pirates launch their rescue operation?Will the Marines be able to stop them?This thrilling battle is about to begin."Everyone, you all know the battle plan, right?If this plan succeeds, we can take this opportunity to eliminate Whitebeard and his pirate crew!" Sengoku stood on the high platform, solemnly addressing the numerous Marines below.His voice resounded throughout the entire plaza, ensuring everyone could hear him clearly.
Akainu's lips curled into a smile as he gazed resolutely ahead, secretly plotting how to wipe out the Whitebeard Pirates.Aokiji, on the other hand, frowned slightly, seemingly harboring more concerns and worries about the Whitebeard Pirates.Kizaru, however, appeared relaxed, seemingly full of confidence in the upcoming battle.
On the warship where Luffy's crew was located, Luffy, Jinbe, Crocodile, and the others coldly watched a group of prisoners below who were about to launch a riot.After learning that the ship was heading to Marine Headquarters, these prisoners were unwilling to walk into a trap and die again after just escaping hell.So they planned to kill Luffy, Jinbe, and the others and regain control of the ship.
Just then, the Den Den Mushi on the ship suddenly rang.It was an urgent call from Marine Headquarters, informing them that Ace would be released early.Luffy's expression changed slightly; was it the same as in the original story?
"Hey, you lot, if you don't want to die right now, shut up and come with us to Marine Headquarters," Old Sand finally couldn't stand the noise of these bastards anymore.After sucking one of them dry, he spoke coldly.The prisoners were all intimidated by the murderous aura emanating from Old Sand and shut their mouths, afraid of becoming the next victim.
"Brother Luffy, what do we do now?At our current speed, we might not make it in time," Jinbe said worriedly to Luffy.Luffy smiled slightly, a determined look flashing in his eyes: "Don't worry, Boss Jinbe, we'll definitely make it!" After saying that, Luffy waved his hand, and a powerful storm suddenly swept in, filling the sails to the brim.With the help of the storm, the ship's speed increased rapidly, and it sailed towards the Marine Headquarters like it was cutting through the waves.
"Wow!That's amazing!" The prisoners nearby were stunned by what they saw.Crocodile's eyes narrowed slightly; it seemed this kid's strength had increased considerably.However, at this moment, the Marine Headquarters was solemn.Countless warships and soldiers stood ready, staring at the sea not far away, preparing for the impending battle.Akainu stood on high ground, gazing coldly into the distance, a disdainful smile playing on his lips.
"Hmph, a bunch of overconfident fools, daring to challenge the authority of the World Government!Today, I'll show them what despair truly means!" Akainu muttered to himself.With the overwhelming strength of the Marine Headquarters, I am confident that we will be able to easily defeat those evil forces that have shattered the peace of the world.
Just as many marines were searching for Whitebeard's whereabouts in the nearby sea, the originally calm sea began to move.With a muffled sound, the entire sea began to shake violently.
Faced with this sudden turn of events, all the sailors watched the sea with tense expressions, their hearts filled with doubt and unease.Just then, a huge wave suddenly surged up on the sea, as if something was about to burst forth from the seabed.
Amidst gasps of surprise, four coated ships shot out of the sea like arrows, hurtling towards Marine Headquarters with immense momentum.On the lead ship stood a tall, imposing man—Whitebeard, Edward Newgate.Behind him stood the fourteen division commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates.Whitebeard raised his head, his gaze resolute as he looked towards the execution platform in the distance, where his son Ace knelt.Seeing Ace unharmed, a hint of relief appeared on his face, but it was quickly replaced by a serious expression.
Then, he turned his gaze to the high-ranking Marshal Sengoku and said in a calm tone, "Gurarara, Sengoku, I've come to save my son!" His voice was like thunder, resounding throughout the battlefield and shocking everyone.