Chapter 71: The Fall of the Strongest

Yami went back to the battlefield, attracting many people's attention.

Then everyone saw that Yami walked to the Shichibukai's group very calmly and stood silently.

It seemed that he was just like these Shichibukai, just watching the show and doing nothing further.

Sengoku couldn't help but look at Yami twice, as if he was trying to determine what this person was planning to do.

Doflamingo, who was standing relatively close to Yami, felt tremendous pressure at this time.

He felt that it would be inappropriate to meet Yami after this, and he wondered if he could refuse the meeting they had set up.

The other Shichibukai also looked at Yami with strange expressions.

He went out to show off and came back to stand with them?

He was the most involved person in the group, right?

Among the Shichibukai, only Gecko Moria was beaten and injured again. He was beaten by Jinbe when the latter was blocking his way.

Bartholomew Kuma was still following Sentomaru and controlling the Pacifistas.

The other Shichibukai basically stood together.

The battle was over at this time.

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"Sengoku, I’m already dying…”

"But make no mistakes, I still have enough strength to wipe out Marineford."

“Let my sons go!”

On Whitebeard's side, he didn't know if it was a final surge of power or something, but his energy suddenly became better.

He threatened Sengoku, who was standing on a fallen piece of building not far away.

The situation at this time seemed to be even more unfavorable to the Marines, with the sudden appearance of the Red-Haired Pirates and Yami. The latter of which stood among the Shichibukai and pretended to be fine.

These two unstable factors simply caused Sengoku to want to explode on the spot.

If the worst possibility he thought about really happened, then Marineford would really sink into the sea.

"Fire Fist Ace will be imprisoned in Impel Down. He will not be executed, but will be imprisoned for life."

Sengoku finally compromised.

After all, he still had to take into account his friend Garp; otherwise, he would be prepared to execute Ace along with him.

And if he really wanted Fire Fist Ace to die here, Whitebeard would definitely not agree, so he also made a compromise.

Ace wouldn't be killed, but he would be imprisoned for life and couldn't appear on the seas again.

Whitebeard frowned.

"I would never allow such a thing."

"Sengoku, it looks like you don’t believe that I could still fight, Gurarara."

Whitebeard knew there was nothing more to be said.

He knew that the Marines cared a lot about appearances.

After all, it won’t look good for them if the person they were going to execute escaped just like that.

But in this life, he would never allow such a thing.

Similarly, if Marineford sank into the sea, it would also make the World Government look bad.

When Sengoku heard this threat, a fierce look appeared on his face.

It was obvious that he was very angry at being threatened.

"Pops, it doesn't matter if I'm detained, as long as everyone can leave safely."

Ace shouted loudly.

He also didn't want to continue to cause casualties among his companions because of him.

Luffy was exhausted and had fainted on the Moby Dick.

Ivankov was looking after him. If he were still awake, he would definitely not allow it.

"While it pains me to say so, but without Whitebeard, they would no longer be able to protect their territory. In addition to the Marines, the pirates at sea won't let them go."

"Whether Fire Fist Ace is imprisoned or not, the situation would remain the same.”

Shanks once again spoke to mediate.

Sakazuki felt his hands itching and wanted to melt all these pirates into slag with his fists.

However, he wasn't the one who decided what the Marines did now, and he had no way to make the decision.

Although he sensed an opportunity to sneak-attack Ace, doing so would undoubtedly make Whitebird rampage, and disregard Shanks, who was trying to mediate.

When the time came to fight another Yonko crew, even he would have to think twice.

Who were their teammates after all?

And who were his teammates?

Sengoku didn't answer, but glanced at the surrounding Marines while focusing on Garp.

Noticing that his old friend had a pained look on his face, he also sighed.

"Ten hours…"

"They will be given that time to escape, and then I will send the Marines to pursue them."

Sengoku said very decisively.

It was definitely impossible to continue fighting on the battlefield in Marineford.

It would really sink if they fought again.

‘Let them run, and then we’ll chase them.’

‘We’ll kill them if we can.’

‘We’ll kill as many as possible to destroy the Whitebeard Pirates' effective fighting capacity.’

In his opinion, what Red-Haired Shanks said was right.

Without one of the Four Emperors, the seas would definitely be in chaos.

The Marines could also take advantage of this moment to clean up the New World.

"Good… Gurararara," the old man laughed.

Then, with a pained look, but still a smile on his face, he turned to face his sons.

"Set sail, sons!"

Whitebeard was very decisive.

He knew that if they continued to negotiate, they wouldn't be able to get a better deal.

With his sons having ten hours without the pursuit of the Admirals and the Marines, they at least have a fighting chance.

It would be difficult for them to survive on these seas after losing him.

But it was better than getting wiped out here.

"Pops!"

The members of the Whitebeard Pirates shouted with tears streaming down their faces.

"Go, you idiots!"

"There is no longer any ship that can carry me in this world!"

Whitebeard scolded his sons.

No one on the field took action at this time.

His sons, led by Marco, ran while crying.

Watching the Moby Dick leave the bay of Marineford… Whitebeard smiled.

The surrounding Marines were also slowly approaching him, letting the members of the Whitebeard Pirates go.

This emperor of the seas must not be allowed to escape.

But then Whitebeard's actions shocked everyone on the field.

"Farewell, sons!" he planted his weapon on the ground.

"I have but one last thing to say…"

“There are people out there who inherited Rogers' will,”

“You may try to destroy their spirit, but you will never extinguish their flame. So it has been and so it shall continue to be from now till the very end of time.”

“And one day in the future, when we’re all dead and gone. Someone will arise carrying generations upon generations of our history on his shoulders, and he’ll throw down the gauntlet in front of the entire world.”

“Sengoku!! You and the government know what’s coming. A war that will embroil the seas far and wide. That’s why you’re so afraid. Though nothing you do will stop it. I’ve no interest in it myself, but someday that treasure will turn this world upside down.”

“You know what I’m talking about… And I’m sure someone will find it. Whether you like it or not, that day will come soon…”

Sengoku suddenly panicked.

“Stop him right now!!!”

Whitebeard smirked and continued.

Deep breath

“ONE PIECE… DOES Exist!!!!”

After Whitebeard silently said goodbye to his sons, he used his last strength to shout these words loudly.

This sound spread directly throughout the entire sea through the Den-Den Mushi in Buggy's hand.

"Whitebeard, you bastard!"

Sengoku was extremely shocked and angry.

Whitebeard's words undoubtedly lured those ambitious people into the seas again.

But this matter wasn't part of the agreement, and he had no choice at this time.

‘The fall of the strongest.’

Yami could see that after Whitebeard shouted these words, his body completely lost its vitality.

In less than a minute, his heart stopped beating, and he died completely.

He completed his final mission, passed the flame of the new era, and once again announced the climax of the pirate era.

The surrounding Marines were afraid of Whitebeard and didn't dare to test him.

“It's over. Doflamingo-san, let's go to Sabaody Archipelago and have a talk.” Yami then turned his head sideways and spoke up.

"Sure."

Doflamingo's expression looked forced as he replied.

He didn't really want to go, but the leverage was in the opponent's hands, and secondly, the opponent's strength made him unable to refuse.

"This guy caused so much trouble before he died!"

Sengoku could only curse loudly at this time.

Red-Haired Shanks, on the other hand, looked at Sakazuki to prevent this man from breaking the agreement and starting to chase the members of the Whitebeard Pirates now.

And when Yami came to Lucci, Kaku, and the others, he fully manifested the [Susanoo's] power, picked them up, and flew directly away from Marineford under the fearful gaze of the Marines.

Now that it had been used, Yami would no longer hide it.

Showing one's own strength was also a kind of deterrent, making these people fear the Uchiha.

All that was left of Marineford was Whitebeard standing among the wreckage, with his back to Marine Headquarters and his face to the sea, like a sculpture.

The other Shichibukai also left directly, and the Marines also began to clean up the mess.

For this man standing in the plaza, everyone felt a sense of awe in their hearts.