bioinnovel Chapter 172 Stage
Chapter 172 Stage
Marineford.
Outside the gates of justice, fifty giant naval warships stood in a row, each with its cannons firing simultaneously, forming a comprehensive network of firepower.
On the high walls, tens of thousands of naval elites drawn from various branches formed ranks, exuding a chilling and menacing aura.
Two hours before the scheduled execution time, the sky was just beginning to lighten and the fog over the sea was gradually dissipating.
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In front of the execution platform, the three admirals, Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru, sat high on their seats, awaiting any potential enemies with an air of superiority.
In stark contrast to the solemn navy were the chaotic pirate ships of all sizes, creating a tremendous cacophony on the open sea.
An old pirate, gazing at the scene after the morning fog cleared, dropped his wine bottle and muttered to himself:
"I've spent most of my life roaming the New World, and I've never seen such a dense array of cannons... Even a pirate crew called an emperor would be blasted to smithereens here!"
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"There were no ordinary soldiers on the warship; their eyes and bearing suggested they were all seasoned veterans..."
A pirate with exceptional eyesight gasped upon seeing the marines on the warship: "Isn't that... Sandstone?!"
A major from the 92nd branch base in the South China Sea, the guy who once chased him so fiercely he fled...
They were actually ranked second on that warship!
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Standing atop a high wall, the Warring States period ordered a live broadcast to begin worldwide.
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From the New World to the Four Seas, wherever the Den Den Mushi signal could be received, crowds of people held their breath in suspense.
The camera pans across the naval formations, each pause eliciting an irrepressible gasp of amazement.
In a square of a republic, someone pointed to the endless rows of naval soldiers lined up on the magnificent high wall on the screen, their voice hoarse:
"Is this the power of the Navy, the strongest armed force under the World Government?! It's terrifying!"
"Having such an army maintaining order at sea is truly reassuring..."
"What a huge warship! It's even bigger than Labra Plaza!"
"A full fifty ships!! Even a major power could easily destroy them!!"
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Among the crowd were pirates, or people planning to go out to sea to plunder, who felt a chill run down their spines as they watched this scene unfold.
It was a completely different world from the weak naval branch they knew.
This military force...
This is the power of a hegemon who can suppress all four seas!
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The camera pans to the execution platform, where three figures, draped in generals' cloaks, sit as firmly as mountains.
Everyone present, as well as those watching the live stream, gasped in shock.
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It is a fact that the Navy has reunited its three major admirals after many years.
But there is a difference between knowing and seeing with one's own eyes, especially for most people, this is the first time they have seen three generals appear at the same time.
"Akainu... Aokiji... Kizaru... the Marine Headquarters' top combat power has all arrived, just to execute the Red-Haired Pirates!?"
At first, the pirates thought executing Shanks was a big deal, but now...
Even those who were defeated by Shanks felt that it was a bit of an overreaction.
It has completely gone beyond the scope of "prevention" and is more like a declaration.
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"It's not just about execution..."
An old pirate with graying hair took a swig of sake and said bitterly, "This is a demonstration against the entire Great Pirate Era. Sengoku is trying to say..."
"No matter what storms Roger stirred up, this is still the age of the Navy!"
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"Too cowardly, old man."
On the boat next to them, a man in a striped suit, smoking a cigar, chimed in.
He is Capone Bege, the captain of the Flame Tank Pirates, who has recently gained notoriety and whose bounty has exceeded 100 million.
"Era belongs to the strongest. In any case, this is Whitebeard's era!"
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"Whitebeard..."
The old pirate's expression changed, his bitterness fading: "You're right, the era belongs to the strongest! Quite insightful, kid!"
bang——
Gunfire erupted, and blood spurted.
The old pirate covered his ears and cried out in pain.
Becky sneered, "If you hadn't been smart enough, this shot wouldn't have just ripped off your ear."
"I'm Becky the Gangster! How dare you call me 'kid'!"
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Conflicts arising from verbal exchanges have occurred many times among the outer pirates.
The pirates who dare to come here to watch the live broadcast are all incredibly arrogant; it's perfectly normal for them to start fighting at the drop of a hat.
If it weren't for the desire to watch the spectacle and thus exercise restraint, this group would have already engaged in a chaotic brawl.
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The New World, Moby Dick.
A screen was set up on the deck, showing the entire Whitebeard Pirates getting up early, with Thatch even starting to prepare drinks and dishes before dawn.
"Gurara—, that Sengoku guy really likes these big scenes..."
The white-bearded man's eyes darted around, trying to find that figure on the curtain.
"The navy is too strong..."
Rakuyo, the 7th Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, who is responsible for tactical analysis within the crew, stroked his chin and continued, "Rescuing Allen from such a powerful force will be extremely difficult!"
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"You make it sound like he was forced... Lacoste, you're still thinking about that kind of thing?"
Lakyo turned his head and said seriously, "I still stick to my own opinion. Don't you know that old man from the Warring States period? He's best at finding someone's weakness."
"That analysis... seems to make some sense!"
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The white-bearded man spoke in a low voice.
He didn't think his old rival Sengoku was threatening Allen, but...
Recalling Lei Li's words, he couldn't help but have some bad thoughts.
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Above the curtain, the camera pans to the execution platform, and the crowd falls silent.
Standing on the execution platform was an exceptionally handsome naval officer, his black hair tied in a high ponytail that fluttered in the wind.
Two long swords hung at his waist, their hilts partially hidden in the shadow of his cloak.
Several members of the Red-Haired Pirates knelt down, as if awaiting his judgment.
Unlike the fleeting naval formations and warships, the image lingered there for a long time.
Whether it's the composition of the image or the arrangement of the warships, he is at the absolute center.
The execution platform... seemed to have been built just to display him.
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"It's Allen!"
"He seems to have grown taller. Is he still going through puberty?"
"Haha, this guy... even in that ugly naval uniform, he's almost as handsome as me!"
"There's a limit to shamelessness, Blenheim!"
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The white-bearded man lowered his eyes slightly, noticing the two swords.
Ha ha……
Did you win, kid?
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The live streams around the world were abuzz with excitement.
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"It's Major General Allen!! He's finally appeared!!"
"As expected, the main character always makes their appearance last. The Navy's filming crew really knows what they're doing!"
"So handsome! I could look at that face a million times and never get tired of it!!"
"Damn it! Why can't I go to headquarters? I'm just a little lacking in physical fitness, but that bitch Kiki got to go!!"
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"If the celestial gold I hand over is given to a navy like this... it seems acceptable."
"Just looking at him makes me feel safer and safer."
"Defeat the Red-Haired Pirates and end the century-long chaos on Beehive Island..."
"Above all the next-generation kings, the absolute strongest of the new era—this is the man named White Wolf!"
"This grand execution was practically his stage..."
"What a perfect posture... Just looking at his stance is overwhelmingly strong!!"
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"In the eight hundred years of naval history..."
The Grand Line - The Kingdom of Bluechoia.
Cavendish, the handsome captain of the pirate crew, known as the "Pirate Prince," murmured softly.
He was a prince of Bruges, and was extremely confident in his appearance, believing that no one on the sea could compare to him.
until……
People are debating whether Allen or Hunt is the most beautiful man in the sea.
Cavendish? I don't know him.
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How dare you forget me?!
Cavendish gripped his jeweled rapier tightly, gritting his teeth.
"Damn it, how could I let you steal all the limelight! You bastard!!"
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