One Piece: Surrounded at Marineford? Just kidding!

Chapter 84 Squard's Betrayal!

Oars Jr. successfully held off ten giant vice admirals single-handedly. At the same time, his massive body became a perfect shield, blocking most of the artillery fire from the Marine Headquarters and creating a relatively safe passage for the endless stream of pirates behind him.

Then he stopped.

He stood there, enduring all the incoming artillery fire with his body, no longer charging straight at the execution platform like a wild beast out of control.

At the bow of the Moby Dick, a white-bearded man gripped the Supreme Grade Sword "Murakumogiri," a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"Gurararara...that's a bit strange."

His deep voice rang out.

"Why isn't Oz charging in? Given Oz's personality, he should be bloodthirsty and rushing towards Ace without a care in the world by now."

Before the war, no amount of persuasion from this old man could dissuade him.

What's going on now?

"Gurararara... Why did this kid suddenly change his personality?"

Standing beside him, Chen Ye calmly swept his gaze across the battlefield, as if everything was under his control.

I did it.

The white-bearded man turned his gaze, his massive figure exuding a strong sense of oppression.

Oh?

Chen Ye's gaze remained fixed on the battlefield, his tone as calm as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

I talked to him before.

I asked him one question.

If you risked your life to rush in and ended up dying, but Ace was rescued, do you think Ace would be happy?

The white-bearded man's eyes flickered slightly.

Chen Ye continued, "He won't be happy. He'll live his whole life in self-blame and guilt, paying for a debt he can never repay."

I used this to persuade him.

I originally wanted him to just not come, but after thinking about it, this guy is tough and thick-skinned. Although he can't withstand attacks from some strong people, he can help everyone attract some shells, which is not a bad choice.

Gulalalalala!

Whitebeard let out a hearty laugh that made the ship vibrate.

Well done, Chen Ye!

Laughter echoed across the noisy battlefield.

Just as the two were talking, a figure appeared silently behind them.

Chen Ye glanced at the newcomer out of the corner of his eye.

"They're here."

What was bound to happen has finally happened.

Just then, a figure appeared at the top of the stairs on the bow deck.

It is "The Great Vortex Spider" Squard.

Whitebeard also sensed the movement behind him. He turned around and saw Squard, a gentle smile appearing on his face.

"Squard? What are you doing here? Shouldn't your battlefield be at the very front?"

Squard lowered his head, seemingly unable to look the white-bearded man in the eye.

"Dad..."

His voice was somewhat hoarse.

"I have something I'd like to ask you."

"Oh?" The white-bearded man looked at him with interest. "What is it, my son? Speak freely."

Squard lowered his head and slowly, step by step, walked behind the white-bearded man.

He walked very slowly, each step feeling like he was stepping on a knife's edge!

Whitebeard, the most solid and reliable back that sheltered all his sons from the wind and rain, was now exposed to him without any defense.

Whitebeard was completely unprepared.

That's the kind of absolute trust that only exists between family members.

Then, Squard's hand silently rested on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

His body was trembling slightly.

He raised his head, his eyes flashing with determination, pain, anger, and a hint of madness from being deceived!

But Akainu's words echoed in his ears like a curse.

"Whitebeard had already made a deal with the Warring States period!"

"He betrayed all the captains of your New World!"

"Only he, his main crew, and Ace can survive!"

"Your family, your crew, were all killed by Roger! Ace was Roger's son! Are you really going to sacrifice everything for the son of your enemy?!"

The flames of hatred ultimately overwhelmed everything.

Squard's eyes turned crazed and resolute.

Screw father-son relationships!

all fake!

bass--!

A slight metallic scraping sound.

The katana that had been with him for many years was suddenly drawn out.

The blade gleamed with a chilling light, aimed at the white-bearded man's unsuspecting back!

go to hell!

White beard!

Just a fraction of a second before the blade pierced that broad back.

A dark shadow moved.

As fast as a black lightning bolt!

clang!!!

A deafening metallic clang!

Squard felt an irresistible force coming from the blade!

The katana flew from his hand, spinning into the air before finally striking the distant deck with a clang.

He looked up in horror.

Chen Ye had appeared before him without him noticing, his usually calm face now covered with a layer of coldness.

Squard? Are you looking for death?

Say it!

Squard had no time to react.

Chen Ye's body was already close enough for another incredibly swift backhand elbow strike!

boom!

The heavy elbow strike landed precisely on his chin!

A sharp pain shot through him, and Squard's vision went black as he fell backward.

Chen Ye didn't give him any chance to fall to the ground.

He grabbed him by the collar and slammed him hard onto the deck!

Squard slammed heavily onto the deck, cracking even the sturdy wooden planks.

The entire process was smooth and incredibly fast.

From kicking the weapon away to elbowing it to subduing it, and then pinning it to the ground, the entire process took no more than 3 seconds.

It wasn't until Squard's longsword clattered onto the deck that the sudden turn of events finally caught the attention of those around him.

The battlefield fell silent instantly.

The clamor of the battlefield, the roar of cannons, the shouts of pirates, the charge of the navy... all sounds faded away in an instant.

Everyone who witnessed this scene was stunned.

On the ice, the pirates who were fighting with the navy stopped and stared in disbelief at the bow of the Moby Dick.

That...that's Captain Squard?

He...he drew his sword on his father?

What does he want to do?

Captain Chenye... knocked him down?

Are you kidding me?! What on earth is going on?!

Marco the Phoenix was locked in combat with Kizaru in mid-air when he saw this scene. His lazy smile froze instantly, and his eyes were filled with shock.

Diamond Joz abruptly stopped his charge, his diamond-like body frozen in place, like a diamond sculpture.

Fencing: Vista, Izo, Bramanck...

All the captains and all the sons were dumbfounded.

Their minds went blank; they couldn't comprehend what was happening before their eyes.

Squard's, drawing his sword against his father?

Does he want to betray his father?

This is a nightmare even worse than defeat!

The white-bearded man slowly, very slowly, turned around.

The smile had vanished from his face.

He looked at Squard, who was being held firmly to the ground by Chen Ye, his cheeks bleeding, but whose eyes were still filled with madness and hatred.

There was no anger in his eyes, only a deep, ocean-like sadness and bewilderment.

"Squard..."

The white-bearded man's voice was deep and hoarse, each word sounding as if squeezed from the deepest part of his chest.

Give me a reason.

Why did you betray me?