#237 - Whitebeard is dead, mission completed!
"By the way, where's Song Haitang?"
Someone finally noticed something was wrong: "Why isn't Song Haitang on the battlefield? Did she not come to the Spirit Realm?"
"Are you an idiot?" someone next to him retorted: "How could Song Haitang not come to the Spirit Realm? It's just that she doesn't need to be on the battlefield. Zhao Zheng, that guy, single-handedly stopped Whitebeard, and even used Conqueror's Haki to knock out ninety percent of the pirates. His contribution points are already maxed out, okay?"
Another Transcendent nodded: "Their God-tier evaluation is definitely in the bag."
"Sigh! It's great to have strength! Getting a God-tier evaluation so easily..."
"Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and pick up some kills! You should at least earn some contribution points."
As soon as he finished speaking.
Suddenly, the ground shook again, violently.
Both sides fighting almost fell, and quickly stopped.
Everyone looked towards the deserted island, their expressions horrified!
You have to know that the deserted island is tens of kilometers away from the Marine Headquarters!
Even from so far away, the aftershocks of the battle could still be felt...
From this, it could be seen.
How terrifying the battle between those two monsters was!
......
No one knew the details of the battle between Zhao Zheng and Whitebeard on the deserted island.
Ordinary pirates suffered heavy casualties.
Even the division commanders like Marco were exhausted and injured.
Forget about rescuing Ace, they could barely protect themselves!
Fleet Admiral Sengoku was also very cunning, deliberately not ordering Ace's execution, just keeping Ace alive, dangling the members of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Because once Ace died, the pirates would lose their target and would definitely choose to escape.
If they were determined to break through, they might really be able to escape with some people...
Fleet Admiral Sengoku originally didn't plan to leave all of the Whitebeard Pirates behind.
But after seeing Zhao Zheng's true strength, his appetite grew, and he planned to annihilate the Whitebeard Pirates to deter all the pirates in the New World.
"Commander Marco, we can't hold on anymore."
"When will Oyaji be back?"
"Damn Marines, I'll fight you!"
Watching his comrades and subordinates fall one after another, Marco was heartbroken and no longer had the confidence he had when he came.
Marco looked towards the execution platform.
Ace over there was already in tears, and didn't even dare to look up.
Because Ace couldn't bear to see the scene of his former comrades screaming and falling.
"Ace..."
Even though Ace was so close, Marco couldn't cross the line.
"Hey! Don't get distracted during battle!"
A voice sounded from behind Marco.
Marco was shocked.
By the time he wanted to dodge, it was too late.
"Swoosh!"
A golden laser instantly pierced Marco's shoulder.
Marco screamed and fell to the ground.
When he turned his head, he saw Kizaru standing not far away, looking at him indifferently.
At this moment, golden light shone on Kizaru's palm again.
Marco looked desperate!
Just then.
"Boom!"
The sound of air being torn apart rang out.
The next moment.
Whitebeard's huge body fell from the sky.
Seeing Whitebeard's arrival, all the Marines' expressions changed.
The pirates like Marco cheered.
"Oyaji!!"
Many pirates cheered.
Marco was the same.
However, he quickly noticed something was wrong.
At this moment, Whitebeard's muscles were relaxed, his skin was wrinkled, his eyes were dull and his pupils were gray, and even age spots had appeared. He looked extremely old.
People would probably believe it if you said he was eighty or ninety years old.
"Oyaji!"
Marco was shocked and realized that Whitebeard was able to stand only because Vice Admiral Zhao Zheng was supporting him.
Well... the other party wasn't tall enough, so he was flying to support him.
Others also noticed Zhao Zheng.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku immediately questioned: "Vice Admiral Zhao Zheng, why did you bring him back alive? I need your explanation!"
His tone was very stern.
"Fleet Admiral, can't you see that Whitebeard is about to die?" Zhao Zheng waved his hand and said indifferently: "Bringing him back is just to let him say his last words."
"He is also considered a legend, and shouldn't die in obscurity."
Fleet Admiral Sengoku: "..."
He almost gritted his teeth, but he didn't dare to say anything more.
After all, angering Zhao Zheng would definitely be a devastating disaster for the Marines!
"And you guys." Zhao Zheng looked at the Marines who were fighting, including the two Marine Admirals, and said: "Stop fighting for now! Let Whitebeard give his last words."
Hearing this, the Marines all obeyed and paused.
Admiral Kizaru even stopped readily.
Only Admiral Akainu was a little unconvinced, thinking that there was no need to be polite to the pirates.
However, thinking about Zhao Zheng's terror, Admiral Akainu still compromised and didn't attack again.
Diamond Jozu also escaped death because of this.
"Oyaji!!!"
Without the pressure of a powerful enemy, the division commanders, including Marco, were freed from the battle and quickly came to Whitebeard's front.
They all heard Zhao Zheng's words, knew that Whitebeard was about to die, and were all in tears and grief.
Looking at these sons who he had protected too well, Whitebeard sighed.
"Now, I will issue my last captain's order!"
Whitebeard mustered his last strength and said loudly.
"Last?"
"Wait, Oyaji, what do you mean?"
"We don't want to hear such unlucky words!"
Almost all of the surviving pirates were anxious.
Whitebeard ignored his sons' shouts, because he could feel that his life was rapidly fading away.
Originally, the normal effect of that pill was indeed half an hour.
But that was for normal people.
For Whitebeard, this "giant", the effect would naturally be discounted...
"After I die, don't resist, choose to surrender!"
Speaking of this, Whitebeard glanced at Zhao Zheng and continued: "You may still have a chance to return to the New World. I will say goodbye to you here."
Seeing Whitebeard acting like he was giving his last words, many pirates couldn't hold back.
In their hearts, Whitebeard had long been as important as a father.
"Oyaji!" Marco asked loudly: "Are you planning to die here?"
Whitebeard didn't deny it, and just said: "I am a relic of the old era. The new era doesn't have a ship that can carry me!"
Hearing these words.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Garp both felt something.
Whitebeard said he was a relic of the old era, weren't they the same?
"Whitebeard..."
Fleet Admiral Sengoku looked at Whitebeard, his expression complicated.
One of his dreams was to capture the great pirate Whitebeard.
But when he really saw Whitebeard about to die, he felt dull, and even felt a little sad.
Because he was also old...
Suddenly.
Whitebeard mustered his last bit of strength and roared to the sky.
"One Piece, is real!!!"
This sound was extremely penetrating.
Everyone in the venue, and even the whole world watching the live broadcast, heard it.
After Whitebeard shouted this sentence, he completely lost his breath.
Even after death.
His magnificent body still stood in place, like a mountain.
However, Whitebeard's coat fell to the ground, seemingly symbolizing that his era had come to an end!
...
When Whitebeard shouted that sentence.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku's expression changed drastically.
"That bastard!!"
As Fleet Admiral, he was well aware of the enormous impact of that sentence.
Back then, Roger had thrown out the great treasure of "One Piece," which led countless people to set sail and become pirates, directly ushering in the Great Age of Piracy.
However, so many years had passed, and no one had been able to find One Piece, dispelling the enthusiasm of many.
There were even rumors that One Piece was fake.
But now, Whitebeard's words completely endorsed Roger, increasing the authenticity of Roger's statement.
It was conceivable how many people would choose to set sail in pursuit of the Pirate King's treasure...
Thinking of this, Fleet Admiral Sengoku had a headache and wished he could tear Whitebeard into eight pieces.
Unfortunately.
Whitebeard was already dead.
His anger was destined to have no outlet.
...
At this time.
Looking at the deceased Whitebeard, Marco and the other pirates were all crying bitterly.
Ace on the execution platform was even more grief-stricken!
For a time.
The entire battlefield was filled with the pirates' wails.
The Marines stood silently to the side, not taking action.
After they cried for a while, Zhao Zheng said loudly, "How long are you planning to cry? You've all heard Whitebeard's dying wish, right? If you don't want your old man to be restless after death, then follow orders!"
Hearing this, Marco and the others all looked at Zhao Zheng.
Their eyes were filled with hatred.
This was understandable.
After all, in their opinion, Whitebeard had died at Zhao Zheng's hands.
Zhao Zheng was too lazy to explain that Whitebeard had died from exhaustion.
Hate if you want!
A bunch of stinky pirates, still want to rebel?
If it weren't for Whitebeard pleading, asking him to spare the lives of these Whitebeard remnants as much as possible, he wouldn't have bothered so much to send Whitebeard back.
"We... surrender!"
Marco said this with difficulty.
As soon as he said this, it meant that the war was over.
All the transcendents present saw a prompt pop up in their left eyes:
[Please note: An abnormal situation has occurred. The remaining members of the Whitebeard Pirates have surrendered, and the mission has ended early!]
[All personnel will be forcibly evacuated in nine hours.]
[The rewards for this mission will be calculated after the evacuation...]
Seeing the prompt.
All the transcendents were stunned at first, and then their expressions changed.
Because, except for Zhao Zheng, their mission contribution this time was pitiful!
It was conceivable.
After going out, the rewards for the mission settlement would definitely not be good.
"Damn it? It's over?"
"Damn it, what a坑爹!"
"I didn't even get a single kill, crying..."
"It's all Zhao Zheng's fault. If he hadn't resolved Whitebeard in advance, how could the mission have ended suddenly ahead of schedule?"
"Yes! That bastard should compensate us!"
"Brothers, don't say it here! Have the guts to say it in front of Zhao Zheng."
...
Many transcendents were complaining.
Zhao Zheng, with his excellent hearing, naturally noticed it, but he expressed his helplessness.
He was just acting according to plan.
To blame, you can only blame this group of people for being unlucky...
At this time.
Suddenly, a strange sound came.
"Glulu glulu..."
It was the sound of magma boiling.
Zhao Zheng immediately turned his head and looked at Akainu.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku also noticed Akainu's abnormality and quickly asked, "Sakazuki, what are you going to do?"
Akainu glanced at the pirates and said coldly, "All pirates are damned trash. I want to execute them. The Marines should not accept their surrender either!"
Good heavens!
What an extremist!!
Hearing Akainu's words, countless people's expressions changed.
Marco and Diamond Jozu and others all looked angry and set up their defenses.
Of course, they would not sit still and wait for death.
The war was about to break out again.
"Akainu, I suggest you take back what you just said!"
The one who said this was naturally Zhao Zheng.
At this moment, Zhao Zheng was looking at Akainu with a blank expression.
Although he had consumed a lot of physical strength after using the "Undying Demon Body."
However, it was more than enough to deal with a red dog.
No matter how strong the red dog was, he could only fight the Whitebeard of his later years. If he encountered the Whitebeard of his peak, he would only be beaten.
Since Zhao Zheng had agreed to Whitebeard's request, he would definitely keep his word.
"Hmm?"
Akainu's eyes immediately turned to Zhao Zheng, and he said coldly, "Vice Admiral Zhao Zheng, pay attention to your identity. You are a Marine! Not a pirate! Also, I am your superior, pay attention to your attitude."
"I think your skin is itching!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Zheng directly activated Armament Haki, and scarlet lightning flashed on his fist.
"Vice Admiral Zhao Zheng, what are you going to do again?" Fleet Admiral Sengoku shouted quickly.
He was having a headache now.
The war was over, but two subordinates were fighting?
Kizaru also came over to persuade, "Vice Admiral Zhao Zheng, let's talk it out, don't be impulsive..."
Zhao Zheng really wanted to ask this guy if he had also eaten the Face-Face Fruit?
"I promised Whitebeard that as long as his crew members were willing to surrender, I would let them live!" Zhao Zheng explained the reason: "I always keep my word, so Marco and the others can only be detained, not killed!"
Fleet Admiral Sengoku's expression was very ugly when he heard this.
He could see that Zhao Zheng's previous politeness was all a disguise. This guy's true personality was unruly!!
However, he really couldn't do anything about Zhao Zheng now.
He had made great contributions in fighting Whitebeard.
Moreover...
Zhao Zheng's strength was too strong!
Terribly strong!
If such a strong man was forced into the opposing camp, it would definitely be the nightmare of the Marines.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku could still calculate this.
He was about to agree, but he didn't expect Zhao Zheng to say again, "Including Fire Fist Ace, also suspend the execution and just imprison him in Impel Down."
As soon as these words came out.
Old Garp's eyes lit up immediately, and he looked at Zhao Zheng with gratitude.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku was so angry that he immediately became red!
"Okay, I promise you!" Fleet Admiral Sengoku said almost gritting his teeth: "However, due to your unauthorized actions, you have brought great negative impact to the Marines. Therefore, all the merits you have made in this battle cannot be rewarded!"
Zhao Zheng smiled indifferently when he heard this.
He didn't care about the rewards from the Marine Headquarters!
...
Next.
Marco and the others were all put on seastone handcuffs and prepared to be transported to Impel Down together with Ace.
During this period, Vice Admiral Garp took the time to come to Zhao Zheng and whispered "Thank you" to Zhao Zheng.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, a reckless voice came from afar:
"Ace! I'm here to save you!!"
Hearing this voice, Garp's face changed drastically, his mouth widened, and he was numb.
