"So that's how it is. These main ships came from beneath the sea after being coated, didn't they?"
Sengoku furrowed his brow, his heart filled with shock.
During the pre-battle deployment, he had positioned the Marine warships around the perimeter of the island, intending to weaken the Whitebeard Pirates' main forces in advance.
But the Whitebeard Pirates' maneuver had already ruined half of his plan.
Even though Whitebeard had already reached the interior of Marineford Bay, he quickly steadied his emotions, picked up the Den Den Mushi, and shouted loudly.
"ALL UNITS, ENTER LEVEL 1 COMBAT READINESS!"
Sengoku voice echoed throughout Marineford at this moment.
On the plaza, over a hundred thousand Marine soldiers snapped back to attention, gripping their weapons tightly and entering a state of emergency.
"Gurgle, gurgle!"
Soon, another series of bubbling sounds emerged from the inner area of Marineford Bay.
"BOOM!"
Beside the Whitebeard Pirates' main ship, two more coated vessels leaped out from beneath the sea.
They landed precisely on either side of the main ship.
Instantly, massive waves erupted on the sea surface and the soldiers on the walls were utterly horrified.
"How could this be? There are more!" A gunner holding binoculars scanned the two newly appeared pirate ships.
"Gulp!"
The sound of swallowing saliva could be heard and sweat dripped down his cheeks.
On the deck, Marco the Phoenix, Diamond Jozu , Vista the Flower Sword, Blamenco, Rakuyo, Namur, Blenheim, Curiel, Kingdew, Haruta, Atmos, Speed Jiru, Fossa, and Izou can be see.
Except for the Second Division Commander Ace, who was on the execution platform, all fourteen of the remaining division commanders had arrived.
They stood at the bow of the ship, solemn and dignified, their eyes filled with fighting spirit as they gazed at Ace on the execution platform.
At this moment, the subordinate ships of the Whitebeard Pirates also approached the harbor.
Pirates from subordinate crews like Squard couldn't help but gasp at the sight before them.
Even though they had mentally prepared themselves, they were still startled.
"How can there be so many warships!"
"The soldiers standing on the plaza, there are too many!"
"These cannons, they're everywhere!"
In their line of sight, the area around the Marineford execution platform was filled with the Marine's top-tier fighters and on the plaza in front of the execution platform, there were no fewer than a hundred thousand Marines, neatly arranged like an impenetrable wall, their weapons gleaming coldly under the sun.
At the very front, the Seven Warlords of the Sea stood guard.
What was even more terrifying was that the walls were lined with cannons with dark, ominous barrels, their firepower sufficient to cover the entire Marineford Bay.
The Marine's defensive strength was simply overwhelming.
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"Thud, thud, thud! (Clang, clang, clang…)"
From the Whitebeard Pirates' main ship, a series of steady, powerful footsteps and the clashing of weapons against the ground could be heard.
Everyone fell silent at this moment, their eyes turning toward the main ship as they followed the sound.
As the footsteps grew clearer, a man as strong as an iron tower could be seen standing at the bow of the ship.
Clad in a coat emblazoned with a white beard pirates mark and wielding the towering Murakumogiri, his bare chest was marked with numerous terrifying scars.
This was the strongest man in the world, the pirate who struck fear into the hearts of the Marines—Edward Newgate, also known as Whitebeard!
"Gurararara!"
Whitebeard stood alone on the deck at the ship's bow, scanning the Marine's top-tier forces before his gaze settled on Sengoku, who stood beside Ace on the execution platform.
"It's been decades, hasn't it, Sengoku!"
"Whitebeard!" A fine layer of sweat formed on Sengoku forehead.
As this man's longtime rival, he was acutely aware of his opponent's overwhelming power.
The other Marines were no different.
The moment Whitebeard appeared, they couldn't help but gulp nervously.
Though he hadn't made a move, the sheer pressure emanating from his presence was enough to instill terror.
"Is my dear son alright?" Whitebeard called out. "Hold on, Ace! I'll get you out of here unharmed!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ace, kneeling on the execution platform, suddenly looked up, his cheeks wet with tears.
"POPSSSS!!" He never expected that his father would lead the entire Whitebeard Pirates to Marineford just to rescue him.
At this moment, guilt overwhelmed Ace heart.
The Marines' meticulous deployment would undoubtedly result in heavy losses for the Whitebeard Pirates.
If he had known it would come to this, he would never have decided to pursue Blackbeard alone.
He wasn't afraid of death, but he feared dragging his family into danger.
Hearing Ace voice, Whitebeard responded with his signature laugh before turning his attention to the Marine's forces.
On the execution platform stood Kong, Sengoku, and Garp—three "old acquaintances."
Below them sat the three Admirals, calmly overseeing the scene from their sofas.
Further down were the CP agents, with the nearest being the Marine soldiers, the Warlords of the Sea and the Vice Admirals.
As his gaze swept across the battlefield, his expression grew increasingly solemn and grave.
It wasn't just him, the commanders standing on the nearby ships also wore serious expressions.
Although they had anticipated the Marines would bring their full strength, this was beyond excessive!
Countless warships and Marines, the Warlords, the three Admirals, the Fleet Admiral, the Commander-in-Chief and even legendary Marine's—all had gathered here.
And it wasn't just the Marines; the World Government seemed to be backing this war as well, as evidenced by the presence of the CP agents.
Meanwhile, viewers watching the live broadcast erupted into heated discussions the moment the Whitebeard Pirates appeared.
"I can't believe the Whitebeard Pirates actually came! The Marines have set up an inescapable net, and they still dared to charge in?"
"But even though Whitebeard has a lot of people—forty or fifty pirate ships—it's still a significant gap compared to the Marines!"
"These forces aren't just for the Whitebeard Pirates! They're also prepared for Shiki and Kaido!"
"I wonder if those two pirate crews will show up!"
"If they don't, the Whitebeard Pirates are in serious trouble. With this disparity in strength, forget rescuing someone—even escaping will be nearly impossible!"
"…"
None of the live stream viewers were optimistic about the Whitebeard Pirates.
Given the current display of strength, even though Whitebeard was hailed as the strongest man in the world, his advanced age and declining physical condition were undeniable.
Moreover, the Marine's high-level combatants far outnumbered theirs.
However, at that very moment, the sky suddenly began to change.
Everyone looked up and saw the clouds actually dispersing.
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