Chapter 82

"Akainu, that damn guy deserves to die!"

"Why do these Marines always think of schemes and tricks? They're no different from that Teach guy."

"No, there is a difference. When it comes to schemes and tricks, both Sengoku and Akainu combined are still being played by Teach."

"Do these Marines have no shame? It's supposed to be a straightforward battle, but they always resort to these tricks. They don't even have the courage to face our old man head-on. So-called Admirals, they're nothing special."

"In the future, we should be careful when dealing with the Marines. Who knows what kind of tricks these cunning guys will come up with."

...

The words and atmosphere of the Whitebeard Pirates spread worldwide through the live broadcast.

People who heard these words couldn't help but marvel at the cunning strategies used by the Marines in the Battle of Marineford. Although it may sound dishonorable, when dealing with pirates, the greatest immorality is sticking to morals.

However, this also reshaped people's impression of the Marines. They had always thought that the Marines were upright and righteous pirates. After all, justice sounds positive.

But now it seems that appearances can be deceiving. The sea cannot be measured by its depth. If one takes their sense of justice as purity, then they are fools.

The example of the Whitebeard Pirates is right in front of them.

As the members of the Whitebeard Pirates said, it's better to be cautious. Who knows what kind of schemes and tricks they might come up with.

For the civilians, it didn't matter much. Although they felt that the Marines won in a somewhat unseemly manner, they were still on the same side, so winning was enough.

However, the pirates became increasingly vigilant. These Marines were too deceitful. Not a single move could be placed on the table. They criticized the current Marines for lacking any sense of chivalry and relying on sneak attacks and conspiracies.

They didn't even dare to engage in an honorable battle. They were truly becoming more and more corrupt.

In the end, the sea speaks through strength. If the Marines continue like this, they will eventually meet their demise.

Marine Headquarters.

Sengoku, Akainu, and other Marine admirals listened to the curses of the Whitebeard Pirates with furrowed brows and displeased expressions. However, the angrier the enemy, the more it meant they were victorious.

That wasn't the issue. It was just that being slandered by the whole world was unpleasant.

What made Sengoku and Akainu even more unhappy was the fact that they had been played by Teach during the Battle of Marineford. That was the key source of their irritation.

In fact, this alone was enough to overshadow the Marines' victory over the Whitebeard Pirates in the Battle of Marineford.

Akainu: I injured Whitebeard during the Battle of Marineford.

Others: But you were being used by Blackbeard.

Akainu: I targeted and killed Ace, Roger's son.

Others: But you were being used by Blackbeard.

Akainu: I defeated the Whitebeard Pirates in the Battle of Marineford.

Others: But you were being used by Blackbeard.

Akainu: ...

The Marines paid such a huge price, with even Marine Headquarters being heavily damaged. In the end, Blackbeard Teach reaped the benefits and manipulated everything. This is not a victory; it can be called a complete and utter failure.

The faces of the Marines were grim. It can be said that in the Battle of Marineford, except for the unexpected involvement of Blackbeard, both the Marines and the Whitebeard Pirates were losers.

...

On the other side, upon learning the truth, Squard's eyes instantly filled with tears.

When he found out that Ace was Roger's son, he did harbor some resentment towards Whitebeard. However, without Akainu's provocation, he had not reached the point of wanting to betray Whitebeard.

But when he heard from Marco that after he stabbed Whitebeard, their father forgave him and embraced him without holding a grudge, he was deeply moved and hated his previous thoughts. If it weren't for his resentment, Akainu's plan wouldn't have succeeded.

Now that the truth had come to light, he felt it was necessary to apologize to his father and reconcile with Ace. Regardless of the past, they were both sons of Whitebeard now, and that was the only thing that truly mattered.

...

While the members of the Whitebeard Pirates were bitterly cursing Akainu for his despicable act of using his son as a means to attack him, something unexpected happened.

Luo ke proposed the fifth question.

"Question: Who killed Whitebeard in the Battle of Marineford?

Here are four options: A) Admiral Akainu of the Marines, B) Marshall D. Teach of the Blackbeard Pirates, C) Warlord of the Sea Crocodile, D) Yonko Kaido of the Beasts Pirates."

Boom!

Upon hearing this question, the entire world was shaken!

The members of the Whitebeard Pirates widened their eyes, filled with rage and disbelief.

Sengoku, standing up from his seat at Marine Headquarters, had anticipated this outcome, but he didn't expect it to be confirmed like this.

In Alabasta, Crocodile took a deep breath, suppressing his inner excitement. Defeating and killing Whitebeard was his personal demon. However, hearing the possibility now, he hesitated, thinking, "Don't you dare die by anyone's hands but mine!"

In the New World and Wano Country's Onigashima, Kaido's laughter echoed.

"Do I have a share in killing Whitebeard too? How interesting! If Whitebeard truly died by my hands, I'll have a good drink today! Haha..."

People all over the world were shocked by the death of Whitebeard. Did the strongest pirate in the world really fall in the Battle of Marineford? Did the Marines emerge victorious? And who could have defeated him?

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the live broadcast, eagerly waiting for the answer.

Meanwhile, aboard the Moby Dick.

The atmosphere among the Whitebeard Pirates was dead silent.

Although they had mentally prepared themselves for this, considering they had witnessed it before, they had their speculations. But when they learned that it had actually happened, they couldn't accept the result.

Was the Battle of Marineford really this devastating?

Ace was dead!

Their father was dead!

The Whitebeard Pirates were decimated!

The Whitebeard Pirates were practically disbanded and finished...

They couldn't accept this outcome. It was unimaginable.

...

In the decisive battle against the Marines, they ultimately lost, and they lost terribly, very terribly...

Contrary to the heavy-heartedness of the members of the Whitebeard Pirates due to Whitebeard's death, Whitebeard himself didn't pay much attention to his own demise.

When he saw the footage, he witnessed the moment when he pushed the Moby Dick away from the ice and decided to stay behind as a rearguard.

He understood the expression in his own eyes and the thoughts that were running through his mind at that moment.

He realized instantly that he had no intention of leaving Marineford alive. He willingly chose to die there, ensuring that his sons could escape the pursuit of the Marines.

So, when he heard the question, his mood was surprisingly calm. What concerned him more was the fate of the Whitebeard Pirates after his death.

It must be said that the outcome of the Battle of Marineford was truly tragic.

If it weren't for Luo ke's appearance and the events that unfolded, this would have been the inevitable reality.

Without him, what would have become of the Whitebeard Pirates? How would they survive in the treacherous seas of the New World? How would they deal with the attacks from the other Yonko?

These were all lingering concerns in his mind.

Now, Whitebeard felt immense gratitude for Luo ke for bringing about these changes. He knew what the future held, prevented Ace's capture, exposed Teach as the ungrateful son he was, and prevented the death of Thatch.

It seemed that the Battle of Marineford would not happen as it did, and the Whitebeard Pirates would not be in danger of extinction.

In summary, all of this change was brought about by Luo key, and Whitebeard was deeply grateful for it. He cast aside all the unpleasant past incidents that occurred during their first meeting.

At this moment, Luo ke could be considered the savior of the Whitebeard Pirates, and this favor was deeply ingrained in Whitebeard's heart.

Whitebeard then turned to Marco and said, "Since this event hasn't happened yet, there's no need to be too sorrowful. I'm still alive, and I won't let this happen."

"More importantly, let's find the answer to this question. Once we know the answer, we'll know who it is."

"Marco, what do you think?"

Marco contemplated for a moment and shook his head. "I don't have a good answer to this question either. The first option, Akainu, if it's him, there's no doubt. He would have dreamed of killing the old man. But whether it was him or not is still a question mark."

"As for the second option, Teach, if he appeared at Marineford, he must have come out of Impel Down. But the question is why he would specifically come to Marineford. That's a puzzle."

"Unless..."

"What? Unless what?"

"Unless he wanted to take advantage of the fight between us and the Marines, in which both sides would suffer heavy losses, and eliminate both us and the Marines," Marco suggested.

This analysis sent a chill down the spines of the members of the Whitebeard Pirates.

At the Marine Headquarters, figures like Sengoku wore grave expressions. Could it be that the casualties suffered by the Whitebeard Pirates and the Marines in the Battle of Marineford were so devastating that Teach, who had just formed the Blackbeard Pirates, had such audacious thoughts?

This seemed too daring.

Wasn't Teach afraid of biting off more than he could chew and causing his own downfall due to his greed?

Or was Teach's true power after consuming the Yami Yami no Mi (Dark-Dark Fruit) already enough to overpower the three Marine Admirals?

Wait a minute... If Whitebeard's final strike had heavily injured the three Marine Admirals, and Blackbeard Teach took advantage of the situation, then it was not entirely impossible.

This thought made Sengoku even more uncomfortable because it meant that he had completely failed in the Battle of Marineford.

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