Countdown of Ace’s Execution

Chapter 178: Countdown of Ace's Execution

The Summit War has gradually entered the countdown phase. From the lowest third-class marine to Sengoku, the highest officer of the Marine Headquarters, everyone was very disturbed.

The public execution of Ace was broadcast live all over the world. In a way, it is tantamount to declaring war on Whitebeard. Whitebeard is different from the other Four Emperors, he has always flaunted the concept of family. 

In his pirate group, some are not subordinates, but family members. If at this juncture, Whitebeard would not save Ace, not only will the whole world look down on the Whitebeard Pirates but the entire pirate group will slowly split.

Whether Ace admits it or not, he has a great special meaning to the Whitebeard Pirates. Whitebeard's body was dying of illness, even the best doctor could not make him recover. He is dying soon.

Even if he didn't fight the war, he wouldn't live long. As for the Whitebeard Pirates, it is impossible for them to live under their own protection forever. After his death, someone must stand up to replace him and become the new captain.

The one who can take on this responsibility is none other than Ace. It is precisely because of this that the war cannot be avoided.

Admirals of the Marine.

Akainu.

Aokiji.

Kizaru.

All of them appear in indeterminate situations. But today, they all gathered in Marineford, ready to face the battle. Not only that, but the Shichibukai also joined the battle. 

Known as the world's number one swordsman, Dracule Mihawk, brought Buggy as well. The reason why Mihawk participated in the war is to see the gap between himself and Whitebeard. There is another purpose as well, that is to compete with Solo. 

Since meeting Solo in the waters near Loguetown, he has been deeply attracted by Solo's powerful swordsmanship and was eager to compete with him. Later, on the way to chase Solo, he often saw his sword aura again. Unfortunately, every time, he was one step slower and failed to challenge Solo. 

But according to Solo's route, Mihawk also realized that Solo's destination seemed to be Marineford, plus the World Government summons the Shichibukais, Mihawk was sure that Solo should have been summoned because of the war. 

This time, no matter what, he has to challenge Solo. Even if he gives up his Shichibukai status, he won't hesitate. Besides Bartholomew Kuma, one of the Shichibukai, Doflamingo also arrived. The whereabouts of Gecko Moria are unknown and no one can find him.

Boa Hancock directly rejected the Shichibukai Meeting. Solo was surprised when he heard the news, but he was relieved after thinking about it. Hancock has no interest in the Marines or the Four Emperors. In the original work, she directly rejected the Shichibukai Meeting.

The reason why she participated in it later was to help Luffy. But now, because of his intervention, the Straw Hats were imprisoned in Impel Down, so Hancock didn't know Luffy. How can there be a reason for her to appear in Marineford?

As for the remaining Shichibukai. Blackbeard is on his way to Impel Down. Of course, compared with the original, even if Gecko Moria and Empress Hancock are missing, the combat power assembled is enough to shock the whole world.

At this time, Solo had followed Smoker to the square of Marineford. There, a large number of marines have been assembled. Solo looked around and noticed the Shichibukai, standing just below the execution platform.

"Without Empress Hancock and Gecko Moria, the combat power of the marines has improved instead..."

Solo couldn't help complaining in his heart. Moria, the disgrace of Shichibukai. With him or without him, it makes no difference. Empress Hancock is a traitor. In order to help Luffy rescue Ace, she also shoots and kills many marines. 

Meanwhile, at the Office of the Fleet Admiral.

Sengoku completed the last paperwork and ordered his subordinates to escort Ace to the execution platform.

"It's finally coming."

Sengoku got up from his chair, his complexion not very good. For this day, he put in a lot of hard work and all of it is going according to plan. In his heart, he felt a little uneasy. 

"When I was young, I fought against Whitebeard a lot. And today, I'm afraid it's the last fight."

Looking back, the last time he fought against pirates in Marineford was Shiki. If Whitebeard is killed, it can be said that the opponents of his era are gone. However, how could they easily kill Whitebeard?

Whitebeard is the "Quake Man" who ate the Tremor Tremor Fruit. 

"Garp."

Sengoku thought of his old friend again. Ace who will be executed this time was not only Whitebeard's adopted son, the son of the former Pirate King Roger, but he is also Garp's grandson.

Garp contributed and did not turn out of the marines, this made Sengoku sigh. In fact, it is obviously impossible to say that Garp isn't relaxed as well. The more the execution time comes nearer, the more nervous and uneasy Sengoku's heart was.

"I hope my plan can be successfully completed."

***

On Sabaody Archipelago.

Three super-large screens are broadcasting images of Marineford through the function of Den Den Mushi. The journalists who got the news in advance, or the pirates who were interested in the execution all gathered together, staring nervously at the picture on the screen.

 Although they are very sure that the Whitebeard Pirates will come. But this kind of thing, until it actually happened, no one can say for sure. At the same time, the reporters gathered also got ready to send the latest information to all parts of the world at any time.

However, as time progressed, the Marine Headquarters completed all deployments. The number of marines alone is as high as 100,000. The three Admirals, who they have never seen appeared one after another, guarding the bottom of the execution platform.

Not only that but also Dracule Mihawk, Bartholomew Kuma, Doflamingo, and the Vice Admirals of the headquarters and branches are present with more than fifty warships on the shore.

Such a huge scene shocked every reporter present. This time, the Marine Headquarters is really putting all their eggs in one basket. They want to fight to the death with the Whitebeard Pirates.

"This lineup is really luxurious."

"Yes, this is almost all the combat power that the Marine Headquarters can use!"