One Piece: Almost Exposed That I Am Stronger Than Roger - Chapter 238

Chapter 238: Chase

Smoker suddenly had a feeling that he understood it all. After the Alabasta incident, he searched everywhere. But there was no way to find Crocodile.

At that time, he mistakenly thought that the actions were taken by Dragon of the Revolutionary Army and that Crocodile was dealt with. But now it seems that the person who defeated Crocodile at that time might have been Solo!

However, Smoker couldn’t help but have doubts in his heart. Why does Solo hide his strength? He was puzzled.

On the other side…

Admiral Aokiji stared at Whitebeard’s corpse but did not respond. Although Solo had a strong premonition in his heart when fighting against Whitebeard. If it’s Solo, maybe he really could defeat Whitebeard.

But when everything unfolded and happened. His brain went blank because he was too surprised. Solo, a young Marine, actually did it.

For a while, Aokiji couldn’t help but shake his head helplessly. The corners of his mouth raised, and a wry smile appeared.

“I think I joined Marine headquarters when I was Solo’s age. Unexpectedly, Solo could already defeat a strong man like Whitebeard. He is the real monster.”

Without any exaggeration, in Aokiji’s view, Solo undoubtedly stood at the Summit War. The biggest hero—he may even be held in the same regard as Garp by Marine Headquarters, becoming the Marine hero of the new era!

On one hand, Solo’s strength was very strong, and he took on such responsibilities. On the other hand, the Summit War was undoubtedly the largest war of this century.

These two factors alone propelled Solo to the rank of Marine Vice Admiral and even Admiral. Aokiji didn’t feel surprised at all. Solo’s performance this time had a huge impact on Aokiji.

Moreover, it wasn’t just Aokiji alone. Another Marine Admiral on the inner square also paid attention to all this, none other than Kizaru. When he saw Whitebeard’s head in a different place, his eyes widened in surprise.

He couldn’t help but think back to when Sengoku asked him. He hoped that Kizaru would personally guide Solo’s swordsmanship. Because of Solo’s talent and potential, within ten years, he would reach the level of Marine Admiral.

“This Marine kid is more terrifying than the old man. Teach him swordsmanship? I don’t know what Sengoku is thinking. Just by standing here, I feel a tremendous pressure.”

And this time, Kizaru didn’t have a nonchalant attitude toward Solo. He genuinely felt that Solo, the Marine kid, was so strong and unreasonable. A legendary character who didn’t dare to fight easily.

Kizaru even felt that if Akainu could wake up at this time, he would definitely have a bewildered expression. He wouldn’t be able to understand it at all. The one who defeated Whitebeard, whom he himself couldn’t defeat.

How did Marine Headquarters cultivate a monster like Solo?

Above the collapsed execution platform, Garp crossed his arms over his chest, looking down at the battlefield. He fell into a state of bewilderment.

“The kid Solo actually did it?”

Grunt.

Garp cleared his throat and swallowed nervously. Garp had always been torn between two desires. On one hand, he knew that he should uphold Marine justice.

On the other hand, he didn’t want to see his grandson Ace die here like this. That’s why he mostly stayed on the sidelines. Even though he had great strength, he didn’t rush to fight Whitebeard.

But then again, he was Garp, and he wasn’t confident enough to defeat Whitebeard head-on. Whitebeard was a formidable man, just as famous as Roger in the previous era.

If it weren’t for the great secret treasure, Garp believed that Whitebeard could have been the one to find One Piece. In the current Four Emperors era, Whitebeard was considered the strongest of the Four Emperors.

At any rate, Garp didn’t want to believe it. However, the facts were right before his eyes. He had witnessed the whole process of Solo defeating Whitebeard. He couldn’t deny it.

At the same time, Whitebeard’s death also marked the defeat of the entire Whitebeard Pirate Group. These pirates, their time was over.

“I didn’t expect it to end up like this.”

Garp couldn’t help but take a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions. But his heart was like a stormy sea. He couldn’t calm down for a long time. And most importantly, he lost the protection of Whitebeard. How would Ace and Luffy escape from Marineford now?

Thinking about this, Garp’s face darkened. He really didn’t want to see his two grandsons die before his eyes.

…

Sengoku, down below.

Although he couldn’t stop Marco from saving Ace, he witnessed Whitebeard’s tragic death. From the perspective of this major war, the Marines undoubtedly gained a huge advantage and Solo deserved all the credit for it.

“Solo, it’s truly great that you joined the Marines.”

Just thinking about a strong man like Solo potentially becoming a pirate made him feel terrified. If Solo had joined Whitebeard, he would undoubtedly be able to save Ace from Marine Headquarters’ clutches.

From Sengoku’s perspective, Solo was the winner of this major war. His impact was immense, it was truly wonderful that he chose to join the Marines.

Soon, Sengoku gave the order once again. He ordered the Marines gathered in Marineford to chase down the Whitebeard Pirates and eliminate every last one of them, leaving no survivors, especially Ace and Luffy.

These two individuals with the most wicked bloodlines must not be allowed to survive on the seas.

“Well done, Solo. Leave the rest to us.”

Needless to say, the rest of the Marines. When they saw Whitebeard’s death, they burst out with unprecedented joy. Their morale reached an all-time high at that moment.

The Whitebeard Pirates was undoubtedly the strongest of the Four Emperors in the New World. But compared to a force like the Marines, they were still not enough. This war would ultimately belong to the Marines.

“Charge! Don’t let these pirates escape back to the seas!”

“Don’t leave a single one alive! Kill them all!”

“I’ve found Ace! He’s over here, come with me!”

The Marines roared and chased after the members of the Whitebeard Pirates.

The situation had completely unfolded.

Even after Whitebeard’s death, the Whitebeard Pirates were facing defeat.

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