Chapter 92: Marineford War II
As the tense atmosphere enveloped both Marineford and Mary Geoise, Dave smirked, sensing the ripple of fear his actions had caused. Standing beside the revitalized Whitebeard, he folded his arms, his confident posture exuding control.
"You're all so dramatic," Dave said, his voice cutting through the uneasy murmurs. "Didn't you always want a challenge? Consider this my gift to you."
Whitebeard stepped forward, gripping his bisento tightly. "Sengoku, your little scheme ends today. Ace isn't dying here, and neither are my sons."
Sengoku clenched his fists, his mind racing for a strategy. "Whitebeard... no... Edward Newgate," he corrected himself, emphasizing the name as if trying to reassert control. "You think a younger body will change the outcome? The Marines are stronger than ever. You and your crew will still fall here."
Whitebeard let out his trademark laugh. "Gurararara! You don't understand, Sengoku. I'm not here to fall—I'm here to bring the world to its knees!"
"I always tried to remain neutral, but after this little stunt of yours, the Whitebeard Family is now fully against the World Government and its dogs—the Marines," Whitebeard declared, his voice echoing across the battlefield.
"From now on, I will kill every single World Government member I encounter. I don't care if they're Marines, CP agents, or part of any other organization under the World Government—I will end them all!"
He took a step forward, his presence overwhelming. "And from this moment onward, I will be the Pirate King!"
As those words left his lips, Whitebeard unleashed an incredible wave of Conqueror's Haki. The sheer force of it rippled through the air, striking fear into the hearts of many Marines. The weaker ones collapsed instantly, knocked unconscious by the intensity of his will. Only those with strong resolve and sufficient power managed to stay standing, though even they trembled.
Whitebeard's declaration marked a turning point. For decades, he had been a pillar of strength and protection for his family, but now he was claiming the throne left behind by Roger. The Pirate King's crown was no longer a dream—it was his declaration of war.
As Whitebeard's booming voice echoed across the battlefield, the Marines flinched. Even the mightiest among them—Admirals Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji—felt the weight of his words.