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Dave smirked. "You'll see more than this soon. The Neo Marines are going to be the cornerstone of the new world."

When the ship docked, a group of Neo Marine officers stood ready to greet them, their uniforms pristine and their expressions filled with respect. At the front was Zephyr, the leader of the Neo Marines, flanked by several high-ranking officers.

There were Rhodes and Akoiji too, they are the Two Admirals of this Neo navy while Zephyr is Fleet Admiral.

"Welcome back, Dave," Zephyr said, his deep voice steady. "I take it the mission was successful?"

Dave stepped off the ship with Ace following closely behind, his sharp gaze meeting Zephyr's. "More than successful. Ace is free, and the Marines have been dealt a significant blow. Sengoku is dead, and their morale is shattered."

The mention of Sengoku's death sent murmurs through the crowd of Neo Marines. Zephyr raised an eyebrow but didn't let his surprise show. "You didn't hold back, did you?"

"I gave them a chance," Dave said, his voice calm but firm. "They chose their fate."

Hearing of Sengoku's death, a flicker of pain crossed Zephyr's face before he shook his head and sighed.

"He deserved it. He never opened his eyes to see the bigger picture," Zephyr said coldly.

Dave simply nodded. "I guess the old Marines have joined you?" he asked, his gaze shifting to Kizaru, who was standing nearby. Noticing Kizaru's now youthful appearance, Dave raised his hand in greeting. "Yo~~."

Zephyr nodded in confirmation. "Yes, though Garp and Tsuru are a little shaken by Sengoku's death. They'll recover quickly, though," Zephyr said firmly.

Dave gave a slight smile. "That's good to hear. Anyway, here's the other force I called in—Whitebeard." He gestured toward the towering figure of Edward Newgate, who was accompanied by several of his commanders.

Zephyr looked at Whitebeard for a moment, giving a respectful nod. Whitebeard returned the gesture with a confident grin. "Zephyr, eh? The 'Black Arm.' I guess you also had your arm grown back."

"Glad to see you back in your good condition" Whitebeard said with laugh.

Zephyr's expression softened slightly as he responded, " Newgate. I'm glad to see we're on the same side now."

Dave stepped between the two, bringing the conversation back on track. "As we discussed earlier, Whitebeard will take care of the latter half of the Grand Line, while the Neo Marines will handle the first half."

Both Zephyr and Whitebeard nodded in agreement, their towering presences reinforcing the weight of the pact. This alliance was unlike anything the world had ever seen, a united front poised to challenge the corrupt forces ruling the world.

Tony Stark emerged from the shadows, casually strolling up to the group with a tablet in hand. "Nice work, Dave. While you were out there shaking things up, I've been busy making some upgrades. The Neo Marine base is fully operational, and we've started recruiting new members who share your vision for a just world."

"also I have also upgraded their ships too, you sure took full advantage of me" he said the latter half while glancing at him.

"Good," Dave said, nodding. "We'll need every resource we can get. The World Government won't sit idle after what happened at Marineford."

Kizaru, still processing the events, finally spoke up. "So, what's the plan now? You've made your move, but where does this end?"

Dave turned to him, as he replied calmly. "This ends when the Celestial Dragons are no longer in power, and the World Government is dismantled. Their corruption has gone unchecked for too long."

"This will end with their deaths" he said.

Zephyr crossed his arms, a slight smirk on his face. "You're ambitious, kid. But if anyone can pull it off, it's you."

"Up until now you have clearly outdone my expectations" he added.

The group began walking toward the fortress, the Neo Marine officers falling in line behind them. Inside, the base was even more advanced, with holographic maps, advanced weaponry, and training grounds bustling with activity.

Dave glanced at Zephyr and Tony. "We'll regroup here for now. I want every Neo Marine prepared for war. Once we strike, there's no turning back."

"And the Whitebeard Pirates?" Marco asked, stepping forward.

"You're free to join the fight or return to your territories," Dave said plainly, his piercing gaze scanning the assembled pirates. "But if you choose to stand with me, understand that there's no turning back. You might die there too."

Whitebeard's crew exchanged glances, their expressions a mixture of determination and resolve. Marco stepped forward, nodding firmly. "We're with you. We want to repay you for helping our dad," he said, his voice steady and full of conviction.

Behind him, Whitebeard let out a soft sigh, shaking his head. "I've already decided to join this war," he said, his deep voice resonating with authority. "But I won't force my sons to follow me. You're free to make your own decisions. I won't have you burdened by my choice."

"We're going!" The Whitebeard commanders responded in unison, their voices unwavering, just as Whitebeard finished speaking.

"Gurararara! As expected of my sons!" Whitebeard laughed heartily, his booming voice bringing a sense of camaraderie. The crew joined in his laughter, their spirits lifted despite the looming conflict.

Dave smirked, his confidence unwavering. "Then let's prepare. The era of the Celestial Dragons is about to end."

With that, the group dispersed, each member readying themselves for the inevitable war. The Neo Marine base buzzed with activity, its halls filled with the sound of plans being set into motion.

Dave, on the other hand, looked at them calmly, mumbling to himself, "No one in this world is now my opponent after obtaining the Whitebeard template." He thought to himself about swiftly eliminating all the Celestial Dragons to increase his power as much as possible.

"The only remaining irregular factor is that Im," he mused silently, "the hidden true Ruler of the World Government. The fossil that has been alive for over 800 years."

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