One Piece: Almost Exposed That I Am Stronger Than Roger - Chapter 277

Chapter 277: The War is Over

Now Solo had no interest in arguing with Koby at all. Seeing that Koby was unwilling to step aside, Solo released his Conqueror’s Haki and charged toward him.

Koby, standing before Solo, trembled uncontrollably, his legs shaking with fear. He held onto a shred of faith, barely standing against Solo’s overwhelming presence.

Solo’s aura alone, even without using his full power, was enough to overpower Koby. Koby’s consciousness was swallowed by Solo’s aura, and he instantly lost consciousness, collapsing to the ground. Solo didn’t spare a second glance and continued moving forward toward the unconscious Luffy.

The pirates felt desperate as they realized that anyone who approached Luffy would instantly lose consciousness. But Koby’s courageous act caused a stir in Marineford. Many marines hesitated, turning their attention to their fallen comrades, contemplating whether they should stop the war and help them.

With Whitebeard and Ace dead, the marine was undoubtedly the biggest winner in the war. It seemed unnecessary to relentlessly hunt down the remaining Whitebeard Pirates while ignoring their own fallen comrades.

Sengoku, torn between absolute justice and his compassionate heart, finally made up his mind in response to Koby’s plea. At the same time, Solo pulled out his Zanpakuto again, intending to strike down the defenseless Luffy.

However, just as Solo was about to deliver the fatal blow, a figure suddenly rushed out from behind him, intercepting the attack. The figure emitted a dazzling golden light and transformed into a golden Buddha—it was the Fleet Admiral of the marine, Sengoku.

Solo was momentarily surprised by Sengoku’s intervention. He hadn’t expected the Warring States to take action at this critical moment and protect Luffy instead of attacking him.

Although the attack wasn’t at Solo’s full strength, it was still powerful enough to kill Luffy in his weakened state. Solo couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease, wondering why the Warring States chose to interfere.

Sengoku’s action caused confusion among the navy and the pirates present, who couldn’t understand his intentions. All eyes were on Sengoku, the commander-in-chief of the war, waiting for an explanation.

Sengoku took a deep breath and broke the silence, declaring that the war was over. He gestured for the marine to stop chasing and killing the pirates and to accept their surrender. This was a significant concession on the part of the Warring States.

Sengoku then turned to Marco, the most influential pirate remaining on the battlefield, and proposed a deal. If Marco accepted the surrender, Sengoku would spare Luffy’s life.

Sengoku hoped to use Luffy’s life as leverage to make Marco submit and end the war with minimal casualties. However, Sengoku planned to imprison the remaining Whitebeard Pirates after accepting their surrender.

Marco, considering the circumstances, glanced at Luffy, Ace’s younger brother, and understood the precarious position they were in. The Whitebeard Pirates had no real power to negotiate; it was either surrender or annihilation.

Reluctantly, Marco nodded and announced the surrender of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Sengoku felt relieved when he saw Marco’s acceptance of the surrender. The war had come to an end, and the situation was finally under control.

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