One Piece Thundergod Marine

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"It seems like there won't be a chance for me to make my entrance?" 

On the high wall, Fujitora scratched the back of his head with a hint of embarrassment creeping onto the face of the plump, lecherous old man.

The three rounds of cannon fire were already over?

The plan of the ''Soryu (Azure Dragon)'' was not that simple.

In reality, as long as Whitebeard showed even a hint of weakness, the result for him would be a hasty defeat.

After three rounds of cannon fire, there would definitely be a ritual sacrifice from Fujitora, and then based on Whitebeard's condition, Rowen would consider whether to unleash the ''Nine Dragons'' attack to clear the field.

However, before he could make his move, Whitebeard erupted in fury, shattering the cannon fire while also smashing the steel plates in his way. He led his crew into the square, facing off against the Marine forces head-on.

With this, all map-wide artillery attacks had no choice but to fall silent, resorting to the most primal form of close combat to determine the victor.

"You old fool, your abilities are the most useless!" 

Hancock, who was also part of this plan, felt a bit relieved that the ''Soryu (Azure Dragon)'s'' scheme had failed, out of both jealousy and hatred.

At this moment, she sneered coldly, a trace of disdain crossing her fair face.

Clearly, he was a powerful monster who could battle Akainu for three hundred rounds without a clear victor, yet he had fallen to obeying the Marines and their plans.

Hancock was ten million percent against Fujitora's acknowledgment of his "pirate" identity.

Pirates represent freedom!

How could one bow down to others?! 

Upon hearing this, Fujitora remained unperturbed, smiling like a harmless old man as he shook his head.

"Never mind, although the plan has hit a snag, we can still contribute our efforts."

With that, Fujitora leaped down from the high wall, landing in front of a group of soldiers.

Hancock's punch hit cotton, her expression slightly stiffening, but she had no choice but to follow him down and prepare for battle.

After witnessing the Aircraft Force unleash their firepower, Hancock developed a deep wariness toward the Marines.

That unreasonable "range equals justice" mentality was not something ''Amazon Lily'' could contend with.

On a distant high platform, Sengoku rubbed his ears, coming to his senses from the deafening sounds of cannon fire. He gazed at the towering figure of Whitebeard ahead, squinting slightly behind his frog-like glasses.

"Whitebeard, anyone can talk big; come at me if you have the guts!"

As he spoke, Aokiji and Akainu returned to their seats, coldly watching the scene unfold.

Vice Admirals stationed at their posts also surged forward, surrounding Whitebeard and his crew in a crescent formation.

''Soryu (Azure Dragon), Momousagi, Chaton, Garp, and Tsuru…''

Looking around, the vast military might of the Marine Headquarters was laid bare for all to see!

Those figures standing at the forefront, each one was a formidable monster who could dominate their respective seas.

The terrifying Marine Headquarters!

At this point in the battle, whether it was the ''Supernova'' from Sabaody or the ordinary pirates struggling in recent years, all couldn't hide their shocked expressions, feeling a deep-seated fear for the Marine's overwhelming strength.

Why did the Marines dare to confront Whitebeard directly? 

These individuals were the answer.

They represented Sengoku's confidence and the government's resolve!

"Gūlālālālālālā, Sengoku, after all these years, you still haven't made any progress!" 

Suddenly, the Whitebeard at the forefront of the pirate line let out a loud laugh, his words dripping with disdain. "The wolf pack strategy works well against ordinary pirates."

"But have you forgotten…"

"I am Whitebeard!!"

''Bang!!''

As the words fell, an unmatched wave of Haki descended upon Marineford, the terrifying oppressive aura causing some weaker soldiers to faint on the spot, triggering chaos.

Amidst the horrified gazes of countless Marines, Whitebeard grinned, his prominent mustache brimming with authority.

"Against me, there is no meaning in numbers." 

He wasn't boasting; he was stating a fact.

Over half a century of sailing had given the entire world a common understanding of him.

Whitebeard, the Strongest Man In The World! 

But…

That was before today!

"Arrogant!"

"Your legend will end here!" 

Sengoku's eyes widened slightly as he spoke in a cold tone laced with killing intent.

"Is it because of the live broadcast? Normally, the Fleet Admiral doesn't like to waste words like this…"

While everyone held their breath, eagerly waiting for the signal to begin the battle, only one person seemed distracted.

On the second level of the platform, Rowen was absentmindedly pondering.

"However, it makes sense... Jason's public execution caused such a huge blunder; both the government and the Marines urgently need a resounding victory to wash away their shame."

"So, why was the task of destroying the live-streaming ''Den Den Mushi'' assigned to me? Am I really suited for this?!" 

Rowen thought, filled with resentment.

For the sake of a "brilliant victory," shutting down the live broadcast voluntarily, like in the original story, definitely wouldn't work. Thus, Sengoku had Rowen wait for an opportunity to act, preferably to coordinate with someone's large-range attack and make it look like an accident to destroy the ''Den Den Mushi''.

This was to facilitate the implementation of some less-than-glorious schemes.

Rowen couldn't understand why this quest had landed in his hands... Was it karma for something he did?

"Hmm? Is something underwater?" 

At that moment, Rowen's ears perked up as the ''Heavenly Network'', which monitored the entire scene, informed him that something was rapidly approaching from below the surface of the sea, about to emerge.

"Whitebeard's backup?" 

"No... His 43 pirate crews are already here; there shouldn't be any reinforcements arriving now."

"Wait a second, could it be!" 

Suddenly, Rowen thought of a possibility and quickly looked towards ''Bay Port''.

''Boom!!''

A nameless, unmarked wooden sailing ship burst through the surface of the sea, exposed to the sunlight.

The resin film enveloping the ship immediately shattered upon leaving the water, and droplets of water poured down like rain.

On the mast of the ship, a very familiar figure was hanging on with one hand and one foot, the crimson scars on his chest and neck very eye-catching.

Even more difficult to ignore was the hemp rope around his neck, from which dangled a ''Straw hat'' slung over his back.

"A… CE…!!!"

Luffy's bewildered gaze swept across the square, and upon spotting his target, his eyes instantly lit up with determination as he shouted at the top of his lungs.

"I'm here to save you!!!"

"''Straw hat'' kid?!" 

"This little brat?!" 

"''Luffy''?!" 

Everyone in the square was momentarily stunned.

Rowen slapped his forehead, realizing, "I guess I was too gentle? Your mission, Luffy, is not to die here!"

That's right; the one who had suddenly appeared was none other than the captain of the ''Straw Hat Pirates'', ''Monkey D. Luffy'', who had been out of sight for months!

Whitebeard glanced sideways, staring in disbelief as Luffy jumped off the ship.

Luffy then broke through the crowd, continuing to run forward.

''Swish!''

A massive, sharp ''naginata'' blocked his path, and Whitebeard squinted his eyes, asking in an unfriendly tone, 

"''Straw hat''... right?" 

"This is my business with the Marines. Are you sure you want to get involved?" 

If so, Whitebeard would not show any mercy to Luffy simply because of his relationship with Ace... the pride of a pirate must not be trampled, even if it involves father and son or brothers.

Unlike the battle years ago in the ''New World'', this was a war belonging to the ''Whitebeard Pirates''. Even Shanks had no reason to intervene in the war between Whitebeard and the Marines; it was an unwritten rule, or rather, a sense of pride shared by every pirate who sailed the seas.

"No, that's not it." 

After a slight pause, Luffy looked up, gazing firmly at him as he replied, 

"I'm here alone." 

"...As Ace's younger brother!"

As a pirate, he had no right to participate in the fight. 

But as a younger brother, what was wrong with coming to rescue his older brother? Just like Ace had rushed into ''G-10'' to save him as an older brother.

In a serious exchange of glances, the two figures, one large and one small, simultaneously unleashed their ''Haoshoku''. Moments later, Whitebeard burst into laughter.

"Gūlālālālālālā! Did you see that, Ace? You have a good younger brother!"

"They're all reckless fools who aren't afraid of death!!"

With that, Whitebeard retracted his ''naginata'', slightly crouching as he looked forward.

"Well then, let's go, ''straw hat'' kid!"

"Okay!!"

(End Of Chapter)