148: Chapter 147 The Revolutionary Army Joins the Battle, Whitebeard's Fatherly LoveSmoker's face darkened further as he stared at Hancock, who was blocking his way, filled with helplessness and anger.He had tried several times to transform into his elemental form and leave, but each time the woman skillfully thwarted him.Watching Luffy disappear into the crowd, Smoker knew he had lost his chance to catch him.
At this moment, Akainu on the stage was so angry that his veins were bulging, and he said through gritted teeth, "Once we win this war, I will definitely report to the higher-ups to revoke the title of Shichibukai!We can't let these lawless guys run rampant anymore!"
Sengoku stood on the high platform, calmly observing the battle.Everything seemed to be progressing as he had envisioned.However, just when he thought everything was going smoothly, a shout suddenly came from the breach.Immediately afterward, another large wave of people rushed into the battlefield, stepping over Oz's corpse.
These men had a very clear objective: they charged directly at the naval soldiers.Caught off guard by this sudden turn of events, the naval soldiers instantly lost their initial advantage.Chaos erupted on the battlefield, with shouts echoing everywhere.
Sengoku asked in astonishment, "What's going on?What happened?Who are these people?" His voice was filled with doubt and worry.The previously orderly battle had become unpredictable due to the appearance of these mysterious people.Akainu narrowed his eyes, rose from his seat, and seemed to be doing something.While Sengoku was wondering, a man wearing a tall top hat and carrying a water pipe rushed in.He was incredibly fast, quickly dispatching the soldiers surrounding Luffy.Then, he removed his top hat, revealing his face.Only then did everyone see his true appearance.
"Sabo!What are you doing here!Could it be.Luffy?" Ace looked at the newcomer in surprise, immediately guessing the truth.He knew that only Luffy could make Sabo rush here so desperately.
Sengoku's face darkened, and he gritted his teeth as he said, "Sabo, the second-in-command of the Revolutionary Army, what, is the Revolutionary Army also going to wage war against the Navy?" His voice was full of threat and warning.
Sabo chuckled lightly, not taking Sengoku's words to heart.His gaze fell on Luffy, a smile on his face, and he asked softly, "How are you, Luffy?Do you still have the strength to continue fighting?" His tone was relaxed, but his eyes revealed deep concern for Luffy.
Luffy laughed and easily dealt with several officers who rushed at him.Then he shouted, "Sabo, you're underestimating me!Even though I'm your little brother, don't forget that I'm stronger than all of you!" With that, he punched a Marine who tried to ambush him, knocking him to the ground.
Sabo and Luffy exchanged a glance and burst into laughter simultaneously.Their unspoken understanding and trust were heartwarming.Meanwhile, Ace, standing on the execution platform, had tears welling in his eyes.Looking at Whitebeard, Sabo, and Luffy, who had risked everything to save him, he was filled with gratitude and emotion.
"Thank you.thank you all." Ace murmured to himself.He knew that if it weren't for these people fighting with all their might, he would have already perished.At this moment, he made up his mind to live on and never let them down again.
"Don't be so arrogant, criminals.We will deal with you!" Akainu reappeared in his seat, looking down at the chaotic pirates below, his eyes cold and resolute.His voice resounded throughout the battlefield, carrying boundless majesty and domineering aura.
The three admirals unleashed their deadly attacks, their figures darting across the battlefield like ghosts, leaving a trail of blood and carnage in their wake.Their powerful aura filled the air, instilling fear in the pirates approaching the execution rack.
Due to the powerful attack by the admirals, the pirate forces suffered heavy losses, with numerous casualties.The once-aggressive pirates began to retreat, their faces showing fear.However, at this moment, Luffy, Jinbe, and the others still charged forward with all their might, but they were held back by powerful enemies and unable to approach the execution rack.
Seeing that the time was ripe, Sengoku picked up a megaphone Den Den Mushi and broadcast his voice throughout the entire plaza: "Listen up, fellow pirates!Today I'm going to tell you a shocking fact—Portgas D.Ace is actually the son of the former Pirate King, Gol D.Roger!"
The news hit like a bombshell, instantly shocking everyone.The pirates stared wide-eyed at Ace on the execution platform, their eyes wide with disbelief.A deathly silence fell, followed by a commotion.Many felt a complex mix of emotions—surprise, confusion, and utter shock at the truth.
Some pirates who had grudges against Roger began to waver, hesitant and unsure whether to continue the rescue of Ace.After all, Roger had caused them too much pain and loss.But many more pirates roared angrily, "So what?Even if he's Roger's son, we'll still rescue him!"
Faced with the crowd's doubts and roars, Sengoku sneered, "Hmph, you fools, don't you understand?This war is destined to be a victory for our navy!" After saying that, he put down the megaphone Den Den Mushi, a smug smile on his lips.
Meanwhile, the situation on the battlefield grew increasingly tense, with neither side willing to back down.Although the Whitebeard Pirates were powerful, they were gradually becoming overwhelmed by the Navy's encirclement and the relentless attacks of the three admirals.Luffy and the others were frantic, desperately trying to break through the encirclement, but they remained unable to get close to Ace.
"Sengoku, you bastard, what have you done?" Garp could no longer hold back.He strode forward and grabbed.He grabbed the collar of the Warring States period garment and angrily questioned the other party.
However, Sengoku replied resolutely, "It's all for victory." Upon hearing this, Garp's eyes widened in anger, staring intently at Sengoku.But ultimately, he sighed and returned to Ace's side.If it weren't for the sense of justice he carried, he probably would have joined the team to save Ace by now.
"That old bastard Sengoku, that was a really underhanded trick!" Whitebeard, who had almost recovered, said through gritted teeth.Just then, Whitebeard suddenly sensed a strong killing intent coming from behind him.He remembered what Luffy had told him earlier, so he decided to hold back and observe the situation.Sure enough, when the person behind him arrived, Whitebeard sensed that the other party was ready to attack.
"Die!" the newcomer hissed, raising his knife high and plunging it towards Whitebeard's back.Just as the knife was about to pierce Whitebeard's body, Whitebeard suddenly reached out and grabbed the man's hand.Whitebeard's strength was immense; the newcomer couldn't hold onto the knife, and with a "clatter," it fell to the ground.
"Squard, why did you do this?" Whitebeard asked with a sigh.
Squard trembled with fear, but he still roared, "Whitebeard!Did you know all along that Ace was the son of the Pirate King Gol D.Roger?And that you made some kind of agreement with Sengoku that the Navy would not kill Ace and the Whitebeard Pirates, and in return, all of us pirates from the New World would be wiped out!"
Upon hearing this, the pirates on the battlefield were all stunned.They never expected Whitebeard to do such a thing.Whitebeard stared at Squard in silence for a long time, then suddenly stretched out a hand.
Squard's heart tightened, thinking he was about to be killed, and he closed his eyes in fear.However, he didn't feel the pain he had imagined; instead, a warm force enveloped him.When he opened his eyes, he found himself in the broad, warm embrace of the white-bearded man.
Whitebeard gazed at his simple-minded son, his eyes filled with tenderness.Any doubts he had about Whitebeard vanished instantly.Whitebeard said softly, "What a foolish son you are, but even so… I still love you."
The naive Squard was so moved that he burst into tears, his eyes overflowing like a flood.He regretted his foolishness in believing the enemy's rumors!Filled with self-reproach and guilt, he felt unworthy to be Whitebeard's subordinate, and even more so, he felt he had let down his comrades who had always trusted him.
Skaya brandished his massive sword, charging into the battlefield like a mad beast.He wanted to atone for his mistakes with his own strength.Each strike carried his inner pain and remorse; he was determined to protect this battlefield and everything he cherished with his life.
The pirates who had harbored doubts were relieved, realizing they had been misled by the enemy's divisive tactics.They cast aside their suspicions, picked up their weapons again, and joined the battle without hesitation.They understood that although Ace was Roger's son, he was also their most important comrade, their brother who fought alongside them.
"How is this possible?How could this happen?" Sengoku shook his head in disbelief, muttering to himself.According to his plan, the elderly Whitebeard should have been struck by Squard's blade, severely wounding him and significantly reducing his fighting ability.However, reality had completely surprised him.Not only was Whitebeard unharmed, but the pirates' morale had also been elevated to a new level.
"That's enough, Straw Hat Luffy, Revolutionary Army's second-in-command Sabo, you're not allowed to take another step forward." A large number of Marines blocked the two's path, their eyes sharp and watching them as if facing a formidable enemy.
Luffy and Sabo exchanged a glance, a determined look flashing in their eyes.They knew these people couldn't stop them, and just as they were about to deal with those blocking their way, a dazzling beam of light suddenly descended from the sky, landing precisely among those who were blocking their path.
With a deafening roar, a massive explosion kicked up a huge cloud of smoke and dust, blasting a large crater in the ground.The navy soldiers fled in terror, and the path that had been blocking their way was now cleared away.
"Luffy, Luffy!" A familiar shout came from the sky.Luffy looked up and was shocked.The Sunny, bathed in sunlight, looked like a ship of victory.It slowly fell from the sky and landed accurately in the sea.
As the Sunny landed, the Straw Hat crew members jumped off the ship and quickly assembled.Each face radiated high morale, their eyes gleaming with unwavering determination.They stood closely behind Luffy, forming an unbreakable team.