coobybook Chapter 220 The Storm Sweeps By—
Chapter 220 The Storm Sweeps By—
World Politics News - Exclusive Report -
The World Government declares:
Portgas D. Ace, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, was defeated and captured on Banaro Island in the Grand Line.
He has now been transferred to Impel Down's highest-level prison and will be publicly executed by the world in two weeks at Marineford Square, the headquarters of the Marines!
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World Government military experts analyze that this execution may trigger a massive war surpassing the execution of Shanks five years ago.
The Navy Headquarters stated that it is prepared for combat and can annihilate even the world's strongest pirate crew if it attacks.
The member states expressed their support for the Navy's decision to uphold justice and voluntarily agreed to bear the costs and expenses of the operation.
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As the news spread, underground forces rioted, the prices of weapons and supplies on the black market skyrocketed, and people in various places were plunged into panic.
Unlike the last Shanks execution incident...
Even an ordinary civilian knows that the Whitebeard Pirates will definitely attack Marine Headquarters!
That's the kind of man the white-bearded man is!
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Morgans, of course, could not tolerate such big news being exclusively reported by World Politics.
I worked through the night to write a detailed account of the incident from other perspectives.
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World Economic Herald —
The origin of this incident was caused by Marshall D. Teach, the traitor of the Whitebeard Pirates.
As the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, Fire Fist Ace pursued Teach, who had injured his comrades to steal a Devil Fruit, but failed and was captured in the first half of the Grand Line.
Teach traded this for a position as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and thus gained the protection of the World Government.
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Upon learning of this, Whitebeard issued a rallying order to his 43 affiliated pirate crews. The Moby Dick has already left its base and is heading towards the first half of the journey, "Paradise."
According to a follow-up report by our special correspondent Spym—
The Four Emperors, Big Mom, has left her base and her whereabouts are unknown. This newspaper speculates that she is very likely to launch an invasion of Whitebeard's territory.
There is currently no information regarding Kaido, but the Yonko, "Devil's Heir" Douglas Bullet, is also making preparations for his army, the purpose of which is unknown.
It is foreseeable that the power map of the new world will undergo a violent upheaval in the near future!
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The legendary hero of the Navy, the man who defeated two Emperors in a single month and is about to inherit the title of the world's strongest, Rear Admiral White Wolf, left his post and led his men toward Marineford.
The ferocious white wolf, will it be Whitebeard that gets torn apart this time?
anyway……
This inevitable battle will give birth to an absolute king who will reshape the scales of justice!
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Centered on Naval Headquarters, this storm has swept across the world!
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Grand Line, Calm Belt, Amazon Lily.
Since that battle, Rayleigh and Shakky have been unable to retire in Sabaody Archipelago and have been living on Amazon Lily ever since.
At the same time, it's also to protect Hancock; we can't rely on that man to keep his promise.
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"The key to mastering Conqueror's Haki is to transform intangible intimidation into tangible armor and spears. Imagine your Haki flowing like ocean waves, enveloping your fists and weapons."
"High-level Conqueror's Haki can clash without physical contact; a recent example is Kaido and Allen Uchiha."
"Only those who have reached a certain concentration and possess sufficient control over Conqueror's Haki can learn this. You already have the basics..."
Rayleigh explained the techniques of Conqueror's Haki to Hancock, who listened attentively.
In the past five years, she has rarely gone out to rob, devoting herself entirely to cultivation. Her diligent attitude has impressed Xia Qi.
I can't help but sigh...
Perhaps the setbacks she experienced back then weren't entirely a bad thing for Hancock.
Rayleigh also said that Hancock would soon be able to reach that level and see the view from the top.
Hancock's expression changed when that person was mentioned.
"That guy... has he reached the point where he can fight Kaido...?"
Seeing Hancock's anxiety, Rayleigh smiled and said, "Don't be impatient, Hancock."
"Your talent is by no means inferior to his. In my experience, he has already reached the peak at this stage and it is unlikely that he will break through again."
"You have five years left. Before that deadline, you will definitely be able to protect yourself!"
"Self-preservation..."
Hancock shook her head, her voice firm: "Just protecting myself isn't enough. I must rescue Mr. Kari, no matter what!"
Rayleigh pursed his lips, let out a long breath, and forced a smile: "Yes, I believe you can do it!"
"The last newspaper report said he clashed with Kaido in Dressrosa. I wonder who ended up with the Float-Float Fruit... Shiki's fruit..."
Located in the doldrums, even newsbirds from the World Economic Herald have a hard time finding this place, and information arrives much slower than from the outside world.
Just then, a newsbird flew down from the sky, its neck pouch filled with a thick stack of newspapers.
Rayleigh looked up and smiled, then pulled out a 10,000 Berries note from his pocket.
Nine Snake Island is a subscription service, costing 10,000 per quarter.
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Having just received dozens of newspapers, Rayleigh hadn't even had a chance to read them yet...
A figure flew rapidly through the sky.
"Gah—!!"
In mid-air, a news bird let out a scream as the figure crashed into it and hurtled towards the Nine Snake Island Palace.
Hancock was a little confused: "What...is that?"
Rayleigh's eyes narrowed as he noticed the familiar straw hat the figure was wearing...
There's no mistake, that's Roger's straw hat!
Is he the one Shanks chose?!
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"Let's go take a look!"
Not having time to read the newspaper, Rayleigh tucked it into his waistband and ran towards the palace with Hancock.
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A new world, uncharted waters.
The atmosphere on the Moby Dick was very oppressive.
The captains, who had come to help Allen rally his forces, received news that Ace had been arrested and would be publicly executed in Marineford.
In the kitchen,
Sachi stared at the half-cleaned fish on the cutting board, its gills still opening and closing slightly.
Suddenly, the knife tip turned, shaving off a corner of the white cloth from his chef's uniform, which he slowly and forcefully wrapped around the knife handle.
He stood up, his hands gripping the armrests of the wheelchair, his whole body trembling violently.
"What are you doing, Sachi?!"
Seeing Sachi walk out of the kitchen, Marco immediately pounced on him: "You're already struggling to cook, how can you even stand up?!"
Sachi, pale-faced, refused Marco's help and laughed, "I can't do it... Marco."
"It's all because of me... What do you want me to do...?"
"What nonsense are you spouting?!" Marco interrupted sharply, "If I hear that rubbish again, I'll break your legs!!"
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On the deck, many captains watched this scene with incredibly complex expressions on their faces, some angry, others holding back tears.
How...how did things turn out like this...?
"Gurarararar!!!"
In the dead silence, laughter suddenly erupted, shattering the thick darkness of the night.
"You stupid sons! Why do you all have that look on your face!"
His white-bearded, mountain-like body stood proudly, his giant blade slamming into the ground, its tip pointing straight to the sky.
He threw the medicine bottle and IV tubing into the sea, his straight spine seemingly without any ailment.
The white-bearded man grinned broadly, his gaze sweeping over every familiar face.
"Let's go! Let's pick Ace up and take him home!"
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Without a declaration of war, this battle, which was almost certainly a fight to the death, sounded perfectly ordinary to this man.