Sailing at Sea: The Breath of the Day at the Start

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He became one of the supernovas in what the world calls the 'worst era'.

On this day, on the Straw Hat Pirates' ship.

"Huh?! Brooke, you know Ron too?"

Luffy and the others were greatly surprised when they heard Brook's words.

Enel, who was sitting not far away drinking an iced cola, also glanced over in this direction.

Surrounded by onlookers.

Brooke slowly recounted her encounter with Ron years ago.

“Mr. Ron was the first living human being I’ve met in decades, so gentle and polite… How could I forget? He even bought me a drink back then, hehehe!”

"Oh right, he also said that I would definitely meet the most suitable companion for me, and he even made a promise with me to drink together on the sea in the future. He is really a kind and gentle person."

Brooke said nostalgically, "Oh, it's been six years already... I wonder how he's doing now?"

"He's now a big shot on this sea, comparable to the Four Emperors, so of course he's doing very well."

Sanji lit a cigarette.

"Yonko?"

Brooke tilted his head.

"what is that?"

"It's a very powerful creature on this vast ocean."

Luffy grinned at him.

Usopp couldn't help but say, "I feel like most of the people on this ship know that traveler Ron, it seems like I'm the only one who hasn't seen him in person yet..."

"No, I don't know him either."

Franky put his hand on Usopp's shoulder.

"スーパー......"

Usopp, as if he had found a comrade, turned around and patted him hard on the shoulder.

"That's right! That's Ron the Traveler, a figure comparable to the Four Emperors. It's normal for guys like us not to know him. It would be a bit abnormal if we did. Yes! That's it!"

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On their way to the Sabaody Archipelago.

On the other side, after Ace's battle with Blackbeard on Panamania.

He was defeated and captured.

Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach, who had already formed the Blackbeard Pirates, handed Ace over to the Navy and successfully obtained the position of Shichibukai.

As the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, "Fire Fist" Ace, was escorted to Impel Down, the underwater prison.

The Navy also launched an investigation into Ace's background and soon discovered that he was the biological father of the Pirate King Gol D. Roger, and that he was an acquaintance and friend of the traveler Ron when he was a child in the East Blue.

After learning of all this, the World Government, in consultation with the Navy, quickly devised a plan.

Ace was publicly executed in Marineford!

This will lure the Whitebeard Pirates and the traveler Ron, allowing the Navy to concentrate its top forces for a full-scale siege of them at Marineford!

After the plan was finalized, the next step was to arrange the combat forces.

"In addition to the full strength of the Marine Headquarters, the Seven Warlords of the Sea will be recruited, and all the forces recruited from around the world will be deployed in this battle."

Marshal Kong's words surprised Sengoku, who frowned and said:

"But most of them are new recruits... Should they really be allowed to participate in this kind of battle?"

“New recruits with no combat experience will not be sent to the battlefield. By combat strength, I mean those guys with general-level strength.”

Steel Bones stood up from his position.

"In the Warring States period, first there were the Four Emperors who dominated the New World, then there was the unscrupulous traveler Ron, and now the 'Worst Age' has emerged... The Navy has gradually lost its dominance over this sea."

Kong walked up to Sengoku, staring intently at him, and said, "For the sake of order and justice on this sea, we can only win this battle, we cannot lose! We are willing to sacrifice anything for it."

Zhan Guo stared directly at him, his expression unwavering.

"I see."

After Ace was sent to the sixth level of Impel Down, the Great Prison, the Infinite Hell.

The Navy immediately held a press conference at its headquarters in Marineford.

"It has been decided that 'Fire Fist' Ace will be publicly executed in Marineford in fifteen days!"

Fire Fist Ace was Whitebeard's second division commander. Announcing his public execution was undoubtedly a declaration of war by the Navy against Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors.

This is incredible news, a super big news story that could shake the entire ocean!

Newspapers immediately rushed to report on it.

When the Straw Hat crew arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago.

The news that the Navy was going to publicly execute Fire Fist Ace at Marineford had already reached the New World and Whitebeard's ears before the newspapers even arrived.

"Damn it, Teach actually sold Ace to the Navy!"

Marco said bitterly.

Joz clenched his fists together, roaring furiously, "I'll crush his bones sooner or later!"

"Now is not the time to talk about these things. We need to rescue Ace first."

Vista looked at Whitebeard and said, "Dad, the Navy has crossed the line. We don't need to hold back anymore. Let's cause a huge ruckus!"

"Dad."

"Dad!"

"Crush Marineford and rescue Ace!"

All eyes were on the white-bearded man sitting there.

Whitebeard kept his eyes closed and remained silent.

Everyone gradually quieted down.

After a while.

Whitebeard opened his eyes, picked up the sword Murakumogiri beside him, and slowly stood up. An aura of domineering power, that of a long-time master at the pinnacle of the world, emanated from him.

"Redhead, is this the accident you were talking about... I didn't expect it to actually happen."

Marco, Jozu, and the other members of the Whitebeard Pirates looked at Whitebeard with eyes full of respect and admiration.

This is their father, this is the strongest man in the world!

"Lurrah, since the Navy wants to invite us to Marineford, how can we refuse their kindness!"

Whitebeard roared with laughter, "Everyone, get ready!"

"Oh oh oh!!"

The roar of cheers on the Moby Dick was deafening.

The Whitebeard Pirates, with all 43 of their subordinate pirate crews, are mobilized!

Join the war!

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The red-haired pirates.

Shanks, the Red-Haired, looked grave upon hearing the news.

Ben Beckman, with a cigar in his mouth, looked at him and said, "Captain, the worst-case scenario you imagined has come to pass. It seems that this great battle was indeed inevitable."

"what should we do?"

Jesus asked.

"Should we stop this battle?"

"Razi Lu asked, biting into a chicken leg."

Shanks shook his head: "It can't be stopped. This is an inevitable battle between the Navy and the pirates."

With a solemn expression, he turned his head to look at the distant sea, in the direction of Wano Country.

"All we can do now is try to prevent other forces from getting involved and to prevent this battle from escalating further."

Beckman exhaled a puff of smoke and glanced at Shanks, saying, "But what if... that traveler Ron gets involved too?"

Shanks was silent.

In terms of the current situation at sea, that guy is the biggest variable.

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Before the newspapers were even sent to the sea.

The revolutionary army also obtained this intelligence through spies in the navy.