As Kaido's voice fell, the entirety of Marineford once again plunged into an eerie silence.
Drag the entire world into the abyss?
Sabaody Archipelago.
The faces of the citizens in front of the screens instantly turned deathly pale.
"He's crazy..."
"Kaido is crazy..."
"He wants to destroy the whole world..."
Fear spread through the crowd.
Some began to retreat, some wanted to flee, and even more people slumped onto the ground, watching the screen in despair.
The cheering in Mock Town also came to an abrupt halt.
The citizens looked at each other, their eyes filled with terror.
Marineford, the Plaza.
Sengoku's face turned livid when he heard Kaido's words.
"Madman!"
"A complete and utter lunatic!"
He picked up the den den mushi, his voice nearly a roar: "Everyone listen up! Kill Whitebeard and Kaido at all costs!"
"Yes!"
The Marine Soldiers roared in unison, but their voices held a hint of trembling.
Two Four Emperors joining forces.
This was an unprecedented situation.
No one knew what would happen next.
In the plaza, Whitebeard and Kaido stood side by side.
The auras emanating from the two of them intertwined, creating a suffocating sense of pressure.
Akainu Sakazuki gritted his teeth, his fists transforming into magma.
"So what if you join forces!"
"Today, both of you will die here!"
He violently charged at the two, slamming out his magma fist!
"Great Eruption!"
However, Whitebeard merely raised Murakumogiri and lightly swung it.
"Boom!"
The power of vibration erupted, instantly shattering the magma fist!
Akainu's expression changed, and he quickly retreated.
But Kaido had already appeared behind him!
"Too slow, brat!"
Kaido held his kanabō, covered in Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, and smashed it down fiercely!
"Descent of the Three Worlds: Hell's Descent!"
"Boom!"
Akainu had no time to dodge and could only raise his arms to take the blow head-on!
"Crack!"
The sound of bones shattering was clearly audible!
Akainu spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying, crashing heavily onto the ground!
"Sakazuki!"
Sengoku was greatly alarmed and was about to rush over—
Whitebeard had already swung Murakumogiri, and the power of vibration surged out wildly!
"Gurararara! Your opponent is me!"
"Rumble!"
The entire plaza shook violently!
Sengoku gritted his teeth, desperately trying to steady himself.
In the sky, Kizaru and Aokiji exchanged glances and struck simultaneously!
"Yata no Kagami!"
"Ice Age!"
Countless light bullets and ice cones descended from the sky, overwhelmingly raining down on Whitebeard and Kaido!
However, Kaido merely let out a long roar toward the sky!
"Roar—!"
Terrifying Dragon's Might erupted from his body, actually shaking most of the attacks apart!
The remaining attacks were all shattered by Whitebeard using the power of vibration!
"Damn it!"
Kizaru's expression was grave. "With these two monsters working together, we're in big trouble..."
Cold sweat streamed down Aokiji's forehead.
"We must find a way to separate them..."
However, before they could come up with a countermeasure—
The nine members of the God's Knights had already surrounded them.
Shamrock stood at the very front, pointing his longsword at Whitebeard and Kaido.
"Gentlemen, your opponents are us."
As soon as he finished speaking, all nine struck at once!
Nine figures turned into afterimages, attacking the two Four Emperors from different directions!
Whitebeard and Kaido stood back-to-back, engaging in combat simultaneously!
"Gurararara! Excellent!"
"Let me see how strong you are!"
In an instant, the entire plaza descended into a chaotic battle!
Whitebeard swung Murakumogiri, continuously unleashing the power of vibration!
Kaido held his kanabō, wrapped in Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, every strike heavy and powerful!
The nine members of the God's Knights cooperated flawlessly, their offense like a raging storm!
The Three Admirals also joined the fight!
Akainu climbed up from the ground; although his arms were broken, he could still fight!
He roared and charged toward Kaido again!
Kizaru and Aokiji also held nothing back, striking with full force!
For a moment, the entire plaza was illuminated as bright as day by the light of various attacks!
Vibration power, magma, ice, lasers, sword energy... all kinds of attacks intertwined, creating a continuous chain of explosions!
On the Execution Platform, Ace knelt there, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably.
This war was no longer just about saving him.
It concerned the fate of the entire world.
Sabaody Archipelago.
The crowd in front of the screens fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the screen.
Two Four Emperors fighting the God's Knights and the Three Admirals.
A battle of this magnitude was likely a once-in-a-century event.
Just then—
Ian, who had used Conqueror's Haki to knock Kaido down from the sky, held Hancock's hand and slowly walked down the steps, taking every step deliberately.
But with every step he took, the tension in the plaza intensified.
When he reached the edge of the plaza, all of Marineford fell silent.
The people engaged in fierce combat simultaneously stopped moving.
Everyone's gaze was fixed on Ian.
Ian surveyed the scene, finally settling his gaze on Whitebeard and Kaido.
He released Hancock's hand and took a step forward.
"Whitebeard, Kaido."
Ian's voice was not loud, but it clearly resonated throughout Marineford.
"Your performance ends here."
As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his right hand and lightly snapped his fingers.
"Snap!"
The crisp snap echoed across the plaza.
Without the slightest pause, Ian stated decisively: "Execute Ace immediately!"
The next second—
On the Execution Platform, the two executioners suddenly moved!
They raised the long swords in their hands, aiming them at Ace who was kneeling on the ground!
"No!"
Whitebeard's pupils contracted sharply, and he desperately tried to rush forward!
But the members of the God's Knights held him back firmly!
Kaido also wanted to strike, but the Three Admirals had already surrounded him!
"Ace!"
Marco climbed up from the ground, desperately trying to fly toward the Execution Platform!
But his body had reached its limit, and he fell down immediately after trying to take flight!
"Don't!"
The Division Commanderss of the Whitebeard Pirates let out desperate roars!
However, it was too late.
Ian's figure suddenly vanished.
The next second, he had already appeared beside Ace.
He raised his hand, and an invisible Conqueror's Haki burst forth from his body, instantly forming a transparent barrier that enveloped the entire Execution Platform!
"Do it."
Ian's voice was calm, yet carried an irresistible command.
The two executioners exchanged glances and simultaneously swung their swords down!
"No—!"
Whitebeard let out a heart-wrenching roar of fury!
Kaido also roared out loud!
Yet, everything was in vain.
The flash of the blade passed.
Ace's head flew high into the air.
Blood spurted out like a fountain, splashing onto the Execution Platform.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment.
The entire world fell into a deathly silence.