[comprehensive] red tide

At this moment, as if even time stood still, the entire battlefield fell into silence.

All the attention of the two camps of the navy and pirates is focused on Whitebeard. Even if the positions are contrary to life and death, the strongest pirate in the world is obviously just standing quietly, but it also gives people a feeling that the blood in the whole body is about to boil. .

White-bearded Edward Newgate was wounded and dying all over his body, but his body standing in front of the navy looked tall and straight, with a steady momentum, as if he could really hold up the world for his sons.

Aokiji narrowed his eyes slightly, only felt his heart beating powerfully a few times, maybe it was the calm but unhesitating determination in Whitebeard's eyes that made him feel a little agitated.

And this feeling is exactly what he has lost for many years.

Many, many years ago, when he was just a lieutenant general, he was innocent and passionate, full of justice, and believed that he could save the world by himself... Later, as time passed, his edges and corners were smoothed little by little. It has become a treasure in the deepest part of my mind.

However, at this moment, those dispirited spirits were aroused again.

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The young pirates who were stopped by the white beard cried bitterly, but they did not dare to disobey the captain's order, and some guys who refused to leave were dragged away by their companions, and the pirates in Marineford Square retreated one after another. .

The navy changed its posture to respond, trying to make a last effort, and the heavy artillery mobile force quickly launched an attack to eliminate as many pirates as possible.

The senior generals outflanked Whitebeard and surrounded the strongest pirates in a short time.

Standing at the forefront of the front line, Aokiji sighed imperceptibly.

Looking at the past, the generals with the rank of lieutenant general and above were almost all gathered, including Marshal Warring States and Lieutenant General Garp, and the senior generals on the battlefield chose to fight against Whitebeard.

It's a... silent respect.

As Marshal Warring States and Lieutenant General Garp said just now, White Beard doesn't need to worry about anything at this moment. He really intends to destroy the Navy Headquarters completely, and sink into the bottom of the sea together with Marineford along with his own life.

Make a closure for [era].

Whitebeard is willing to give his life to the pirates under his command. The pirates abide by the 'last captain's order'. Even if the two sides have to fight to the death, most admirals respect the old man's decision to some extent.

It is impossible for the Navy to let Whitebeard and the island die together, but they also respect each other and choose to besiege. On the other hand, it is to let Whitebeard realize his dying wish of "all members alive and returning to the new world".

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After a brief silence, the gunfire exploded again, and the loud bang raised dust all over the sky, and the gunpowder smoke was wrapped in hot air and dispersed in all directions.

Accompanied by the bursting hot flames, the pillar of fire cautiously walked around Whitebeard's side, like a swimming snake protecting him in the center.

In the sea of ​​orange-gold flames, the black-haired young man who had lost his elements fell to his knees and knelt heavily behind the white beard. His forehead hair was raised by the air current, and his eyes were full of love and sadness in a pair of bright black pupils.

"Dad—"

White Beard slowly turned his head, his eyes seemed to be complicated, "No need to say more, I...just ask..." After a moment of silence, he said in a hoarse voice, "Is my father still competent?"

The black-haired young man leaned down hard, his forehead touched the ground, his voice couldn't contain his sobs, "Of course!"

"Ku la la la la la—" White Beard suddenly grinned and laughed out loud. The laughter continued, and then White Beard turned his face and turned his attention back to the Navy without looking back. The expression on his face was extremely happy.

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After a few seconds of farewell between father and son, Fire Fist Ace got up and continued to run away with his younger brother. The two brothers were heavily protected by pirates around them, and the leader was Shichibukai, Hai Xia very flat.

"Ace! Brother Luffy! Go!"

"You are the target of the navy. If you can live one more life, live one more. This is the wish of the old man!"

"Come on!"

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The group of people ran away in a hurry, and disappeared in the noisy scene after a while.

Casually glanced at the direction where Fire Fist Ace disappeared, and then Aokiji withdrew his gaze, and together with the others beside him, focused on guarding against Whitebeard.

Although today's goal was originally to execute the son of the One Piece, the goal of this battle has become unimportant. If one of the Four Emperors, Whitebeard Edward Newgate, died in Marineford... it would shock the world , definitely much bigger than Fire Fist Ace Death.

Once Whitebeard dies in battle, the four emperors who rule the new world will inevitably usher in chaos. The ambitious beast emperor Kaido will not let go of any opportunity to expand...

Coupled with the vacant throne of one of the Four Emperors, this world is about to enter another era of swarming hordes.

In the blink of an eye, Aokiji subconsciously remembered what that person had said.

When she was captured, she analyzed the situation in the world.

She said, 'The changes in the current situation are in the hands of the high-ranking people, and it is only innocent civilians who are displaced. ', everything today, in the dark blue pupils of that person, there is nothing to hide.

Foreseeing the situation long before the war started, however, what she sympathized with was the civilians. The heroes fought against the world. No matter how exciting it is, it cannot erase the countless lives hidden in the dark.

Those mountains of corpses and seas of blood are the price of the changes of the times, and the big men at the top can't see it at all, or don't bother to notice it.

But that person saw it and took it to heart, that person...she...to a certain extent, is very similar to the white beard who used his own name to deter pirates and protect many islands from turmoil/chaos/destruction.

She said that power, fame, and wealth are useless to her. Aokiji believes that she is not incapable of taking them, but she knows very well that if she wants to get them, it will cause many disasters.

In the city of seven waters, she once told him that late at night, just as only those who have experienced war understand the hard-won peace, and only after witnessing the end of the hometown, did she know how precious the word "stability" is.

That person possesses great power, and his scheming methods are not inferior to a scheming politician, but she chooses to be comfortable. After all, she is also sticking to the bottom line in her heart.

What Huang Yuan said is right. If a woman like her can be obtained, they will give everything they have with both hands, and they will be willing to die.

His little lady...

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In an instant, the two emotions of extreme resignation and reluctance were twisted together, making Aokiji's heart feel like a knife, but at this time, there was a...terrible loud noise from the chaotic battlefield.

The crumbling pirates uttered fierce howls intermittently, and the scarlet magma melted their flesh and blood, and the whistling sound came into their ears, and the air smelled of pungent scorching.

And those near-death screams rang out a few times before they were declared silent. After a while, another one was deliberately turned on at the highest volume, piercing through the noise and echoing on the battlefield.

"After rescuing Fire Fist, they ran away with their tails between their legs. What a bunch of cowards, Whitebeard Pirates."

As if mocking, Admiral Akainu's voice was full of sarcasm, treacherous tone, "But there is no way to do it, whoever makes the captain is incompetent, Whitebeard, after all, he is just a loser of the previous era."

His voice fell, and after a while, Fire Fist Ace's roar sounded uncontrollably, "Take back what you just said!"

"Being defeated by your biological father Roger, the loser who ultimately failed to become [King] is White Beard. I don't need to take back my foreword. I will be pursued by the young people, stage a family farce, and show off my prestige in the sea." Sa Kaski spoke with obvious contempt, but for some reason, there was more conspiracy in it:

"For decades, he has dominated the sea but never dared to be the king. In the end, he got nothing. To be assassinated by a fool he called his son who was deceived is to die for a group of idiots!"

"If people don't walk the right path, they have no value in living. You pirates don't need shelter at all."

"Pirate, just go to hell—"

Sakaski's move was obviously to lure and provoke the enemy. However, he seemed to be very successful, because Fire Fist Ace stopped and ran away, and even faced the red dog Sakasky head-on despite the dissuasion of his companions.

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The change on the other side made Aokiji slightly startled, and then he saw that the face of Whitebeard, who was at loggerheads with the navy, became ugly.

They are all old rivers and lakes who have fought in the battlefield for many years, and they are very sensitive to changes in the situation. Whitebeard is definitely aware of Akainu's intentions, and also knows that Fire Fist is in a very dangerous situation at this moment.

However, Whitebeard didn't have time to do anything, and the admirals guarding nearby launched an attack without warning. Amidst the sharp sound of swords and swords intersecting, Sakalski once again said extremely maliciously, "Whitebeard will die as a loser." Kill, this kind of fate is a perfect fit for the leader of the mob!"

"Shut up!" Ace from Fire Fist suppressed the sound of gunfire, "This era is called Whitebeard!"

"Ace——" The exclamation of the pirates was noisy and chaotic.

In an instant, the flames and the magma collided with each other, causing power to soar into the sky. The instantly elevated temperature made it difficult to breathe, and the air boiled and twisted like boiling water.

Because there was a distance between the two sides and the scene was too cluttered, it was unclear for a while how the fire fist and the red dog were fighting. However, it didn't hinder Aokiji and the admirals around him who could guess the ending.

Akainu's magma fruit is extremely domineering, even if it is also natural, Fire Fist Ace is no match at all.

Not to mention, Sakasky went to pursue him with the intention of putting his opponent to death from the very beginning, and Admiral Akainu was the only general who did not choose to confront Whitebeard head-on.

Without seeing his colleagues standing in the camp, Aokiji guessed that Sakaski spared Whitebeard in order to kill Brother D, and it was as expected at this time.

"One Piece and the Revolutionary, the sons of two of the world's worst men are actually righteous brothers. Your bloodlines have already constituted a serious crime, and no one will let you go!"

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In just a minute or two, the dust of the fight that was separated by the flames of war settled down.

The heartbroken roar of the pirates resounded through the sky, "Ace—"

The movements of his men paused, and Aokiji turned his head. On the devastated battlefield, he saw that one of Sakaski's arms transformed into scarlet magma, and the fire fist Ace turned his back, and his chest and abdomen were completely penetrated.

And Straw Hat Lu Fei fell to the ground, staring wide-eyed, staring blankly at his brother standing in front of him.

It seems that the target of Akainu's attack is Straw Hat Luffy. The moment he succeeds, Fire Fist Ace uses his body to catch the magma attack at the very moment.

As the older brother, Portkas saved his younger brother, but he couldn't survive. Although he was still alive, his injuries... probably could not be healed by any kind of medical technique.

After all, it is a body of flesh and blood... Even if it is a natural devil fruit ability user, the magma runs through the chest and abdomen, and the high temperature alone is enough to water the internal organs. It is impossible for human beings to continue to survive under such conditions.

A moment later, Akainu suddenly pulled out/inserted/inserted/the arm in the body of Fire Fist, and the unsupported Fire Fist collapsed and collapsed heavily on his younger brother's shoulders. Attack.

Monkey D. Luffy was obviously shocked by the upheaval and lost his reaction. He hugged his brother stupidly, opened his mouth, but couldn't speak, only let out a short and fragmented scream.

In an instant, the magma flow that could burn everything eroded towards Brother D overwhelmingly.

The white beard who was caught in the siege of the navy yelled loudly, maybe he was so angry that he didn't even care to block the oncoming weapons, let the sword penetrate the vitals, and with the newly added wound, he suddenly turned around and faced the fire fist. There straight to kill the past.

Seeing that the two brothers were about to be swallowed by the magma without leaving their bones, the next second, another misfortune happened.

Without warning, the missing person appeared out of thin air and made the same move as Portgas D. Ace. She used herself to block the fire fist and straw hat, and faced the incoming magma flow unarmed.

The pupils constricted slightly, and Aokiji's mind went blank, temporarily losing the ability to think, leaving only the scene imprinted on the retina.

Her figure was reflected in his eyes, like a red-hot iron imprinted in his heart, Aokiji believed that he would never forget her in his life until he took his last breath.

At this moment, he was in such pain that it even caused hatred.

He thought she had already fled the battlefield in chaos, and he was willing to let her go away. She clearly said that whose son was meaningless to her, why...

Why did it suddenly appear? !

Is it because Fire Fist Ace is the son of One Piece?For Gol D. Roger...

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In the blink of an eye, the figure of that person and Brother D who was behind her were submerged in the rolling lava flow, and the scarlet sea of ​​flames spread out, the surface was liquefied by high heat, and steam rose.

That scene pierced into sight like a broken blade, Aokiji opened his eyes wide, and there was a bang in his head, the slight sound of blood flowing, after being amplified countless times, it turned into a loud bang.

It was as if something was instantly shattered.

The heart-piercing pain caused the internal organs to convulse slightly, a huge ice field emerged from under the feet, Aokiji suddenly raised his hand, and countless ice blades rushed straight towards Sakaski without any delay.

The cyan-blue skates and the bright yellow light beams were intertwined and mixed, and they fell down on the left almost instantly, but at the same time, the white beard who was seriously injured and broke through the siege arrived, and the giant fist wrapped around the devil fruit ability smashed fiercely at Sakaski In an instant, he knocked people out more than ten meters away.

Caught off guard, Sakaski flew straight out, and Whitebeard followed closely behind him, raising his arms again...

Aokiji tightly clenched the corners of his mouth, and took a step forward, heading in the direction of Sakalski. From the corner of his eye, he saw Polusalino, who was walking in the same direction as him, with a vicious and murderous aura around him. .

He could take a few steps under his feet, but at this moment, the air exploded with a crackling sound,

The mind filled with anger and mourning froze slightly, Aokiji subconsciously turned his face away, full of unspeakable hope and fear.

A golden-red bubble-like protrusion emerged from the center of the sea of ​​flames. It was weird and strange. It gradually expanded at a slow speed, like something propping up a hot hell formed by magma.

The blister lasted for a few seconds, cracks appeared in the magma, and traces of black slowly covered the outer shell of the blister, and then expanded and swallowed little by little, and finally the scene inside was finally revealed.

The formation was composed of many pitch-black cards, creating a semicircular barrier out of thin air. The man stood in the middle, behind him was the unscathed straw hat Luffy and the fire fist that hung his life by a thread.

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"Miss..." Aokiji swayed imperceptibly a few times, his eyes gradually covered with heat.

In a very short period of time, the rapid transition from intense grief to incomparable joy made him feel lost and unbelievable for a moment. He couldn't think of anything and could only stare at her blankly.

The man stood in the middle of the formation, raised his wrist with a calm expression, flipped his fingertips, and made a shallow stroke downward. The air was torn like a curtain, and transparent ripples swayed to both sides. Behind the cut space was gray and black chaos, boundless. The boundless mist overflowed, swallowing up the overflowing magma in an instant.

The transpiration air alternated between hot and cold, and the resulting wind lifted the ends of her jet-black hair.

She's alive...she's still alive...if there is a god...is there a god?The gods had to take pity on him just once when they heard the howl of pain from his soul, didn't they?

Aokiji staggered a little, but she was overjoyed, almost scrambling towards her at the fastest speed in her life.

Her eyes seemed to be on his, but she seemed to see nothing, she looked indifferently and looked away, looking around at the navy who came at the same time, her frozen expression was like a sculpture.

Then, she turned around and knelt down, stretched out her arm, touched the fire fist with her fingertips, paused for some reason, raised her voice a few degrees, and said softly, "Trust me? Luffy..."

"Give me 1 minute, and I'll give you back a world."

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