146: Chapter 145 War Breaks Out, Luffy Breaks In"Is that Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors?What a terrifying aura!Can we really defeat them?" A marine looked at the towering figure ahead, his body trembling uncontrollably, his voice filled with fear and doubt.
"Don't be afraid!" His companion patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, "We have so many people, and we have Fleet Admiral Sengoku leading us, and the legendary highest fighting force of the Marine Headquarters—the Admirals!We can definitely defeat them!"
Just then, Fleet Admiral Sengoku stood on the high platform, his face grim, and shouted at Whitebeard, "Whitebeard, today this place will not only be Ace's burial ground, but also the burial ground of your Whitebeard Pirates!"
Upon hearing this, Whitebeard suddenly burst into laughter.His laughter, like thunder, resounded throughout the battlefield, making everyone's ears ring.
But the next moment, Whitebeard's eyes turned incredibly serious.His hands began to move, as if gathering boundless power.Fleet Admiral Sengoku's pupils constricted sharply, and he inwardly cried out in alarm.The three admirals also immediately sensed Whitebeard's intention and sprang into action, trying to stop him.However, it was all too late.
Whitebeard clenched his fists and slammed them to either side.The force of the blow seemed to shatter space itself, producing a sharp, resounding crack.Immediately afterward, the sea behind Whitebeard trembled violently.Seeing this, Aokiji, knowing what was about to happen, rushed to stop him."What's going on?Why is there an earthquake?" The ordinary marines, of course, had no idea what was happening.When they finally reacted, a massive, overwhelming tsunami was crashing down on them.The marines were terrified and scrambled to retreat.
Just as the tsunami was about to engulf Marineford, Aokiji appeared in front of the crowd.Countless wisps of cold air emanated from his hands, followed by a soft shout from Aokiji: "Ice Age!" The once-raging tsunami was instantly frozen, transforming into a gigantic iceberg.
Upon seeing this, the entire navy erupted in cheers and jubilation."Amazing!Mr.Aokiji truly lives up to his reputation as one of the Three Admirals; he managed to stop such a colossal wave!" the marines shouted excitedly, their eyes gleaming with reverence and admiration.After Aokiji displayed this skill, the marines' initial tension vanished instantly, replaced by boundless fighting spirit.They picked up their weapons, ready to engage the enemy in a life-or-death struggle.
Whitebeard's expression remained unchanged, as if he had already anticipated that this tactic would fail.The fourteen division commanders had already led many of their crews off the ship, engaging in fierce combat with the marines.However, to Whitebeard's dismay, the ships of his other crew members were blocked by ice floes and unable to enter the port.
Just then, a gigantic figure suddenly emerged from the sea, dragging one of the ships towards the port."Little Oars!" Ace, kneeling on the execution platform, immediately recognized the figure, a surge of emotion and hope welling up within him.The Seven Warlords of the Sea below, witnessing this, realized it was time to act.If the rest of the Whitebeard Pirates successfully landed, the situation would be extremely unfavorable for them.Therefore, they all stood up, preparing for the impending fierce battle.
Just then, a figure clad in a flamboyant pink cloak appeared—it was Doflamingo.He moved swiftly, whipping Little Oars Jr.repeatedly with a whip made of threads.At the same time, Bartholomew Kuma also joined the fray, and the two of them attacked Little Oars Jr., who was towing the boat.But Little Oars Jr.didn't let go; he withstood the relentless attacks, using all his strength to pull the boat forward.
Tears streaming down his face, Ace cried out to Oars Jr.to hurry up and leave.However, Oars Jr.didn't respond, for he clearly remembered the kindness Ace had shown him.Now that Ace was captured, it was only natural for him to rescue him, and even with a bloodied head, Oars Jr.clung tightly to him.Finally, through Oars Jr.'s tireless efforts, the large ship, laden with the Whitebeard Pirates, arrived at the port.But Oars Jr.was already severely wounded and collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
"Little Oars!" The crew members were devastated, including Whitebeard.Despite his immense grief, he forced himself to fight, allowing his crew to step over Little Oars' body and join the battle.At this moment, Ace's heart was even heavier; he felt it was all his fault.If he hadn't been born, perhaps none of this would have happened, his crewmates wouldn't have had to fight so desperately, and Luffy wouldn't be in such a precarious situation.
Just as Ace was grieving, the battle below intensified.Marines, weapons in hand and faces contorted with rage, charged at the pirates, while the pirates fought back fiercely, brandishing swords, spears, and shields.The two sides clashed, their shouts and the clang of weapons echoing through the air.Blood and flesh flew everywhere, men fell constantly, and rivers of blood flowed.But neither pirates nor marines flinched; more and more charged forward to continue the fight.
Amidst the chaos, many officers on the Navy side also joined the fierce battle.They displayed formidable strength, putting immense pressure on the Whitebeard Pirates.Whitebeard's expression grew increasingly grave; he knew this war was about to become exceptionally difficult.
However, just as the two sides were locked in fierce combat, Whitebeard's crew used an icebreaker to break through Aokiji's icy rift, successfully reaching the port and joining the battle.This undoubtedly strengthened the Whitebeard Pirates, making the battlefield situation tense once again.
Sengoku, standing on high ground, watched all this with a smirk.A triumphant smile spread across his face.Seeing this, Whitebeard felt a sense of foreboding.Sure enough, at Sengoku's command, countless high walls slowly rose, tightly surrounding them within the port.
"Despicable navy!How dare you treat us like this!" one of the squad leaders roared angrily.After dealing with a petty officer, he cursed Sengoku with a furious expression.
Sengoku felt confident of victory.Even though Oars Jr.'s massive body blocked a high wall, as long as they could completely surround the Whitebeard Pirates, they would be the ultimate victors.
"Meteor Volcano!"
At this moment, Akainu stood up, his hands transforming into scorching magma that shot into the air.The magma rapidly split into countless small lava balls, which then quickly coalesced to form a massive lava projectile.Moments later, countless lava projectiles rained down from the sky, instantly causing numerous casualties among the Whitebeard Pirates.Burning ships and screaming crew members filled the battlefield.
At the same time, Kizaru also made his move.His target was Whitebeard, who was standing at the bow of the ship.He raised his finger and pointed at Whitebeard, golden light condensing at his fingertip.Then, countless light projectiles shot towards Whitebeard, like a dense meteor shower.
However, at that moment, a divine bird engulfed in blue flames suddenly appeared before Whitebeard.It spread its wings and blocked Kizaru's attack.The newcomer was none other than Marco, the first division commander who possessed the Bird-Bird Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Phoenix form.
Marco was now completely enraged by the Navy, his eyes flashing with fury: "We can't let you disturb our King!" With that, Marco blocked the attack with all his might and retreated with Whitebeard.
Seeing this, Kizaru exclaimed in surprise, "Oh dear, how scary!" Then, he shook his head helplessly, muttering "How scary!" as he returned to his original position.Akainu, standing to the side, gave him a speechless look.
"Gum-Gum Thunder Beast Giant Cannon!" With a roar, a gigantic fist descended from the sky, carrying unparalleled momentum, and slammed down on the marines below.The power of this punch was astonishing, instantly knocking a large group of marines to the ground, where they groaned in pain, unable to rise and fight again.
At the same time, accompanied by a familiar sound, the rescue team led by Luffy officially descended from the sky.They arrived like divine warriors, bringing a new variable to the already tense battlefield.And, coincidentally, the warship landed on the Navy's side, crashing into countless marines with a series of dull thuds.
"Ace, I'm here to save you!" Luffy roared at Ace on the execution platform.His eyes were unwavering, filled with determination and courage.At that moment, all eyes on the battlefield were focused on Luffy; he became the center of attention.