16 Chapter 16 : Remnants of the Old Era!

Although the future remains uncertain and subject to change, the Whitebeard Pirates are still roaring!

"Good Job, rubber boy!"

"Great job, you've exceeded everyone's expectations!"

On the deck, Luffy was bursting with excitement. He was eager to reunite with Ace, determined to make Ace thank him properly by eating a hearty meal to his heart's content.

The atmosphere of the ninja world felt a bit off.

"Hey hey hey…"

Naruto chuckled to himself after his excitement settled down.

In his thoughts, he had already begun to imagine a scenario where Sasuke is captured by sinister villains, and he sacrifices his own life to rescue him.

The battle was so intense that it turned the world upside down, even Jonin couldn't approach it!

In the end, Naruto's relentless efforts paid off as he pushed Sasuke to his limits despite his own serious injuries.

Rescued Sasuke wept tears of gratitude, bowing profusely to express his thanks.

Little Sakura blushed, embracing herself and continuously praising Naruto's greatness.

Eventually, she even closed her eyes, puckering her lips in his direction.

Boom!

Kakashi retreated, his expression filled with disgust.

He couldn't erase the repulsive scene from his mind, it was utterly revolting...

[Scene continues]

[The flames gradually dissipate, and Luffy and Mr. 3 reappear.]

[The pirates cheer, while the morale of the Marines drops.]

[Next, the two brothers display astonishing destructive power.]

[In the midst of the chaos, Ace's Fire melts Aokiji's colossal ice bird.]

[Simultaneously, in the distance, Squard steers his pirate ship towards the heart of the battlefield with a resounding roar.]

[It becomes clear that Squard intends to make amends for his mistakes, sacrificing himself against the Marines to buy Ace time to escape.]

"Dear foolish son, I've already forgiven your recklessness," Whitebeard sighed in helpless fondness.

At that moment, the other pirates gazed at Squard, who still knelt on the ground, and conveyed their forgiveness as well.

[Boom!]

[The massive pirate ship abruptly halts!]

[Just as Squard is baffled, the dust beneath the ship settles.]

[A brawny figure halts the immense ship with a single hand!]

[It's Whitebeard!]

"Such immense power still remains!" Aizen's eyes narrow as he observes the man whose life force is dimming.

The Ant King's gaze reflects bewilderment: "Is this human? I can't perceive any limitations..."

Countless individuals are now curious about the extent of this man's endurance.

[Amidst the astonishment of the onlookers, Whitebeard bellows with anger:]

["Squard, do you not understand the how unfilial it is to die before your father?"]

["Don't be conceited, your attack won't end me!"]

The listeners understand the importance of the sword strike; it's Whitebeard's way of comforting Squard, alleviating him of his guilt.

[With this said, Whitebeard turns towards Marineford, step by step with a resolute gaze.]

[His commanding figure stands before all the Whitebeard Pirates.]

[Then, Whitebeard's unwavering voice reverberates across the plaza:]

["Listen to me, Whitebeard Pirates!"]

["Now, the final orders are issued!"]

["Each one of you must return from this alive, safely making your way back to the New World!"]

[These words resonate like a final farewell, stirring up emotions among the crew.]

[In any scenario, they won't forsake their captain, nor their father.]

[Boom!]

[The earth trembles suddenly, Whitebeard clenches his fists, his arm muscles bulging.]

[Amidst the poignant and exhilarating melody, his unmatched Haki resonates.]

["I!"]

["I am the remnant of the old era!"]

["The new generation lacks a ship capable of carrying me!"]

["Let's go, young ones!"]

[With the utterance of these words, Whitebeard's muscles are enveloped in a blue hue as he delivers a decisive blow.]

[Click! ! !]

[The power of the Gura Gura no Mi reaches its zenith, fine yet terrifying cracks fissuring the space before Whitebeard.]

[The once-sturdy city tower is now riddled with fractures and collapses instantly.]

[The Marine Headquarters crumbles into ruins beneath the might of this strike.]

The pirate world seems frozen, suspended in time by this impact. The air grows heavy with silence.

Through the smoke and debris, only Whitebeard remains, standing resolute against the Marines.

His eyes hold no fear, only determination, and an unparalleled Haki.

At this moment, everyone comprehends why Edward Newgate bears the title of one of the Four Emperors.

"A fearsome man indeed, but how much longer can you endure?" Aizen ponders curiously.

And across different worlds, astonishment reverberates.

The long sword and the fiery fists, both piercing through the chest!

Though this man's end is imminent, whence comes this unrelenting power?

It flows ceaselessly, as if an eternal spring!

Could this... truly be human?

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