One Piece: Almost Exposed That I Am Stronger Than Roger - Chapter 240
Chapter 240: Ellimination
Sengoku had not expected to see the most dangerous criminals from Impel Down present at Marineford.
“Report, report to Fleet Admiral Sengoku…”
At that moment, a Marine soldier hurried to Sengoku’s side. Although the situation was already clear, the soldier reported the news truthfully.
“We have just received information that the Gates of Justice have been reopened. There is an unauthorized Marine warship present!”
Upon hearing this news, Sengoku’s eyes widened suddenly, and he instantly understood. The Blackbeard Pirates had managed to steal a warship from Impel Down and arrive at Marineford.
However, the problem followed. Currently, there was an ongoing war. A war that would determine the future power balance. It was also the largest war of the century.
Even Marine warships, unless certified, were not allowed to pass through the Gates of Justice. Unless there were individuals within the Marine Headquarters who were cooperating with them.
Sengoku’s gaze reflected surprise, and his dropped jaw indicated his astonishment. He could never have imagined that there could be a traitor within the Marine Headquarters.
However, just as Sengoku was puzzled about how the Blackbeard Pirates managed to pass through the Gates of Justice, member Lafitte stepped forward to explain the situation.
“The Gates of Justice… I hypnotized the Marine in the power room when we left Naval Headquarters. As long as there are warships approaching the Gates of Justice, they will be granted passage. We unintentionally helped some others,” Lafitte said with a smile.
Sengoku understood. Naturally, he thought of Luffy’s group. They had also taken a warship from Impel Down and arrived at the battlefield.
“Zehahaha!”
Blackbeard looked around, surveying the battlefield. Whitebeard was dead, and his head had been severed. However, the head and the body were separate.
The Whitebeard Pirates were in disarray, hastily attempting to escape. However, due to Solo’s destruction of the pirate ship that was previously hidden underwater, the current Whitebeard Pirates were forced to rely on their previous pirate ship to leave Marineford.
Consequently, they were all forced to come to a halt at the lake. It was not a short distance at all. The situation for the entire Whitebeard Pirates had become extremely critical.
Even so, when Blackbeard appeared, members of the Whitebeard Pirates immediately noticed him. Especially Ace and Marco, their eyes filled with anger.
They couldn’t wait to get rid of Blackbeard. If it weren’t for his betrayal of the Whitebeard Pirates, they wouldn’t be in such a dire situation now.
“Ace, I know what you’re thinking, but now… it’s not the time to deal with this guy!”
Marco gritted his teeth, feeling the pain in his heart. But he also understood.
Given their current circumstances, if they engaged the Blackbeard Pirates, it would only be a snipe and clam competing while the fisherman reaped the benefits. They would be destroyed by the Marines.
“Although I really want to take down the traitor, for now, we have to retreat to the New World and regroup, Ace!” Marco’s eyes welled up with tears.
After a moment of silence, Ace had no choice but to suppress his anger and agree to Marco’s decision. Their immediate priority was to escape. To ensure the survival of more of their comrades.
Soon, Blackbeard also noticed the embattled Ace and Marco. However, he had no intention of chasing after them. With Whitebeard dead, it would be an easy task to eliminate them.
Moreover, Blackbeard had a greater plan brewing in his mind. Compared to his grand plan, Ace’s life held no significance.
“I found it.”
Blackbeard’s eyes narrowed as he quickly scanned the plaza, finally spotting what he had been missing. It was none other than the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, the Tremor-Tremor Fruit that once belonged to Whitebeard.
“The strongest Paramecia…Combined with the strongest Logia power that I possess…”
A wicked smile crept across Blackbeard’s face. The Tremor-Tremor Fruit was right in front of him, currently held by a weak Marine. Taking it from him would be a piece of cake.
Without any hesitation, Blackbeard extended his hand, and dark black water wrapped around it, swirling. Creating an immensely terrifying suction force. Attempting to draw Solo and the fruit towards him.
However, Blackbeard anticipated that Sengoku would intervene and engage in battle. But to his surprise, Sengoku inexplicably took a step back. It seemed that he had no intention of stopping Blackbeard at all.
Sengoku, what was he thinking?
This abnormal scene caused Blackbeard to furrow his brow. But with the Tremor-Tremor Fruit right in front of him, why would he let it go?
The other members of his crew remained vigilant. Although they didn’t understand why Sengoku hadn’t intervened, they had prepared themselves for the worst before arriving here.
Simultaneously, Blackbeard’s sudden action caught Solo’s attention.
“Blackbeard?” Solo turned to look at Blackbeard.
Although the timeline of One Piece had undergone many changes, the most critical events still unfolded one after another. The Blackbeard Pirate Crew had also made its way to the pivotal battle, seeking to claim the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
However, such a valuable prize, Solo had no intention of handing it over to anyone. Not even Blackbeard. Furthermore, as a traverser, Solo was well aware of Blackbeard’s true nature. He was a pirate through and through, devious and sinister.
He cared little for the lives of ordinary people. After becoming one of the Four Emperors, he not only seized Whitebeard’s territory but also inflicted unprecedented harm upon the civilians living there.
The pirates who followed him—each and every one of them were villains. They could not be allowed to go free.
“It’s just perfect. If I were to let these vile criminals return to the sea. It would only lead to countless innocent civilians living in constant fear.”
Solo thought to himself as he firmly grasped the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, while his other hand reached for the Sakura wood at his waist. With a swift motion, he drew the black sword, unleashing a powerful sword energy aimed directly at Blackbeard.
Faced with this sudden attack, Blackbeard couldn’t help but be surprised. This man standing before him seemed like an ordinary Marine, but his swordsmanship was incredibly sharp.
What was happening?
But it was too late to dwell on those thoughts…
Shiryu, who had been standing nearby, could no longer contain his emotions. Fixating his gaze, he propelled himself forward with a kick and headed straight for Solo.
Drawing the saber from his waist, he clashed against the oncoming black sword energy. Sparks flew as their blades collided, and a powerful shockwave rippled outward.
Shiryu’s expression suddenly changed.
What formidable swordsmanship!
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