Chapter 100: The End of World Government III
Both sides braced for the inevitable clash as Dave's forces reached the gates of Mary Geoise. The towering city, glimmering under the sunlight, stood as a fortress that had reigned over the world for centuries. Now, its sanctity was about to be violated by the very revolutionaries it sought to suppress.
On one side stood the combined might of the Neo Marines, Whitebeard Pirates, and their allies. At the forefront was Dave, his presence exuding confidence and calm authority. Zephyr, with Aokiji, Kizaru, and Rhodes at his side, stood tall, embodying the hope of a new era. Behind them, their armies prepared to launch into battle.
On the other side, the remnants of the old Marine forces, bolstered by Cipher Pol agents and World Government loyalists, formed an unyielding wall. The Five Elders, dressed in regal combat attire, stood defiant, guarding the Celestial Dragons hidden in their palatial chambers. Above them, on an elevated throne obscured by shadows, sat Im—the enigmatic ruler who had silently controlled the world for over 800 years.
The tension was palpable.
One of the Elders stepped forward, his voice carrying across the battlefield like a commandment. "Dave! This is your last chance. Surrender this foolish rebellion, kneel before us, and we will grant you the highest honor—becoming a Celestial Dragon. You could rule alongside us!"
Dave didn't flinch. Instead, a faint smirk spread across his lips. His gaze was unwavering as he replied, "Why would I beg for something I can take for myself?"
The Elder's face contorted with rage, but before he could react, Dave moved. In an instant, faster than anyone could follow, he appeared before the Elder, sword in hand. With one swift motion, his blade pierced the Elder's chest, emerging from his back. The Elder's eyes widened in shock as Dave twisted the blade and yanked it free, holding the Elder's still-beating heart aloft.
"You mistake arrogance for strength," Dave said coldly, crushing the heart in his hand.
The battlefield erupted into chaos.