"Uchiha Madara, Misaka Mikoto!" Sengoku exclaimed in shock. "Why are they here? Why are members of Shadow Garden with the Whitebeard Pirates?"
Sengoku couldn't comprehend why Shadow Garden would ally with the Whitebeard Pirates to rescue Ace together.
Just as everyone was stunned, a bold and resonant laugh echoed from the bow of the Moby Dick:
"Gurarararara!"
Everyone looked up to see a tall figure slowly walking to the bow of the Moby Dick.
He was burly and robust, wearing a white cape—it was Whitebeard!
Most shockingly, his hair was golden, and his aura showed no signs of aging whatsoever.
This was clearly Whitebeard in his prime!
Whitebeard looked at Sengoku, his tone bold and somewhat teasing:
"Sengoku, it's been decades since we last met, hasn't it?
So, have you missed me? By the way, how is my dear son Ace? Is he safe?"
Sengoku glared fiercely at Whitebeard and demanded sharply:
"Whitebeard, stop playing dumb here!
I'm asking you, why are Shadow Garden members with you? What exactly is your relationship?!"
Upon hearing this, Whitebeard burst into laughter again:
"What, Sengoku? Is that what you're most concerned about?
Truly befitting of Shadow Garden—wherever they go, they capture everyone's attention.
That's right. Shadow Garden has now officially allied with our Whitebeard Pirates. They will help me rescue Ace, and I, in turn, will help them achieve their goals."
"An alliance?!" Sengoku's face instantly turned pale, his unease erupting completely.
Shadow Garden's strength far surpassed that of the Four Emperors' crews, rivaling even the World Government.
Now that they had allied with the Whitebeard Pirates, it was undoubtedly adding wings to a tiger.
The Navy's situation had instantly become precarious.
It was then that Sengoku suddenly noticed Whitebeard's appearance. His pupils contracted sharply, and he exclaimed in shock:
"Wait, Whitebeard! What happened to your appearance?!"
In his memory, Whitebeard had long been white-haired, his face aged, and his body far from its former state.
Yet the Whitebeard before him not only had golden hair but also looked much younger, clearly in the peak condition of his prime—utterly different from the Whitebeard he remembered!
Whitebeard stroked his hair, a proud smile spreading across his face:
"This is also thanks to my good allies, Shadow Garden.
They restored my youth, allowing me to return to my peak state.
Now, I'm even stronger than I was back in the day!"
Hearing this, Sengoku's expression completely changed. He staggered, nearly falling.
He suddenly realized that the situation had completely spiraled beyond his expectations, utterly different from his original plan.
He had assumed that Whitebeard was already old and frail, his strength greatly diminished. He believed that if the Navy exerted its full force, they could withstand the Whitebeard Pirates' assault and successfully execute Ace.
But now, Whitebeard had not only returned to his peak condition but was even more formidable than before, and he had also formed an alliance with the terrifyingly powerful Shadow Garden.
This instantly reduced the Navy's chances of victory to their lowest point.
Sengoku had even begun to worry that they might lose this war!
If they lost, the Navy's authority would be completely shattered, and the seas would plunge into endless chaos.
Below the execution platform, the expressions of Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji grew exceptionally grim.
They understood all too well how terrifying Whitebeard's strength was at his peak.
With the added assistance of Uchiha Madara and Misaka Mikoto, this war would be exceptionally difficult.
Noticing the solemnity of those around him, Ivan suppressed his inner amusement and adopted a grave expression as well.
Now, it was time to test his acting skills!
At the edge of Marineford, the Seven Warlords of the Sea stood together, watching the scene unfold with varying expressions.
Among them, Doflamingo exclaimed excitedly:
"I'm looking forward to the battle ahead more and more!
Whitebeard at his peak, plus Shadow Garden—this war is going to be spectacular!"
Though his words were enthusiastic, a flicker of apprehension flashed in Doflamingo's eyes.
His gaze remained fixed on Uchiha Madara and Misaka Mikoto.
Was it them?
The members of Shadow Garden who dared to slaughter Celestial Dragons at will, leaving even the World Government helpless...
The other Warlords also showed signs of wariness.
With Shadow Garden's involvement, the course of this war would become even more complex and unpredictable.
"Gurarararara!" Whitebeard laughed heartily once more.
Without further delay, his eyes sharpened instantly, and his Haki erupted around him.
A world-destroying pressure swept across the sea and enveloped Marineford.
He slowly raised his fists and struck out fiercely to either side!
Boom!
Whitebeard's fists struck the air, instantly creating clear fissures in the atmosphere.
A powerful shockwave spread across the sea.
Immediately afterward, massive amounts of seawater were lifted by the shockwave, forming enormous tsunamis that surged toward Marineford, threatening to engulf the entire island.
"Not good, stop the tsunamis!" Sengoku roared urgently.
If the tsunamis flooded Marineford, the Navy would suffer heavy losses, and the execution would be unable to proceed.
At this critical moment, Aokiji leaped into the air and shouted:
"Ice Age!"
As he spoke, Aokiji extended both hands, and two pillars of ice spread from his body, plunging into the seawater.
In the next moment, the massive tsunamis froze at a visible rate under the influence of the chilling cold.
The turbulent seawater instantly transformed into two enormous icebergs.
Aokiji withdrew his hands and looked up at the two icebergs, his expression turning grave.
Not just Aokiji—everyone present changed their expressions.
The height of the two icebergs far exceeded everyone's expectations, towering a full kilometer high like two majestic peaks, inspiring awe and fear.
"Is this Whitebeard at his peak?" a Navy soldier trembled as he spoke. "With just one punch, he can create such massive tsunamis.
Even Admiral Aokiji's full-power Ice Age could only barely freeze them. His strength is truly terrifying!"
Sengoku stared at the two massive icebergs, his unease growing stronger by the moment.
With just one strike, it was clear that Whitebeard's strength had fully returned to its peak—perhaps even surpassing it.
"This is going to be difficult…"
On the Moby Dick, Whitebeard looked at the two enormous icebergs and laughed scornfully:
"Gurararara! Aokiji, your power is just the same as it was back then. But this level of strength isn't enough to stop us!"
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