socalfunplaces Chapter 388 Marineford War - Luffy Version
Chapter 388 Marineford War - Luffy Version
Chapter 388 Marineford War - Luffy Version
While the various powers across the ocean were each making their own preparations for the impending public execution.
As the party to the "public execution" and the provider of the execution location.
The Navy Headquarters also reacted in considerable numbers.
For example, inside the castle tower right now.
"Speaking of which, Black Xie—it's been so long since I've seen you here?"
The beautiful Momousagi casually filed her nails with nail clippers while glancing at Roy.
"Hiccup... Indeed, this is the first time since I was transferred to the Starhunter Squad—Grandpa Garp has been busy lately, so it was my turn to come this time."
Loy took a satisfying sip from the wine jug in his hand.
"Even if you've joined the Starhunter Force, you're not allowed to drink alcohol during meetings."
"I don't drink alcohol, this is cola."
"That's the same, you'll get drunk from this stuff too."
"Completely different! Don't portray me as a weirdo!"
As the two were talking, Hammer, the giant general standing nearby, also chimed in familiarly, "I'd like to say..."
As soon as he spoke, Momousagi and Roy frowned instantly.
"The smell of alcohol is overwhelming!"
"Hey, you really drank a lot, didn't you?"
"Hehehehe, don't worry about such a small thing."
Hammer waved his hand dismissively.
Then, he leaned closer again and whispered, "Black, Momousagi, I just overheard a rumor..."
He was mysterious, but due to the giants' naturally loud voices, he was completely devoid of mystery.
"Rumors? Could it be another scam?"
Momousagi raised an eyebrow and looked at the giant general.
"Huh? When have I ever been fooled?"
Hammer seemed somewhat displeased.
"It's about what happened in Elbaf—you were crying your eyes out back then..."
Momousagi didn't hesitate to expose the giant's embarrassing moment, and Roy, who was standing nearby, laughed as well.
He had also heard that after Elbaf sank, because no one knew the specifics, the giant vice admirals throughout the navy were generally devastated.
It wasn't until the Esther arrived and it was confirmed that the giants seemed to have joined the twelve constellations that the giant admirals' mood improved slightly.
Although it was somewhat embarrassing that their own country and people had joined a criminal organization, it inevitably led to doubts and rejection of the giants within the navy.
But for the giants, being certain that their homeland and people were safe was already something to be thankful for.
However, it is clear that neither Roy nor Momousagi are prejudiced against the giants because of this, which is why Hammer seems quite close to them.
That's not true.
Upon hearing this, Hammer blushed and waved his hand, indicating that what Roy said was completely untrue.
Then, he stopped keeping everyone in suspense and told them what he had recently heard.
"It's about that pirate who was publicly executed this time—do you know why we made such a big fuss, even building fortifications in the center of Marineford and erecting a huge execution platform?"
He said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this question, Momousagi and Roy exchanged a glance.
Roy, in particular, was now looking out the window at the distant view.
From the main conference room of the castle tower where they were at that moment, they could see that the entire Marineford was indeed in a state of great activity.
Huge defensive fortifications and trenches are being built in every part of the Marine Headquarters, and even in the distant sea, World Government ships can be seen building massive underwater walls.
In front of the castle tower, one can see a huge execution platform that is almost finished.
All of this was for the public execution that would happen soon afterward.
And Roy also knew that most people within the Navy didn't really understand why such a big fuss was needed just to kill a pirate.
However, there are more or less rumors circulating within the Navy's upper echelons.
"I heard that guy called Straw Hat Boy is Lieutenant General Garp's grandson, and even more so, the son of that revolutionary, Dragon."
Hammer remarked with emotion.
"The government and the marshal built these fortifications of this caliber precisely to prevent the revolutionary army from interfering with the execution."
"You understand, right—if the revolutionary army really comes out in full force, this execution will be..."
Hammer clicked his tongue twice as he said this.
But it was precisely at this moment, when Roy and Momousagi were about to say something, that Roy heard this.
"Thump!"
The conference room door was violently pushed open.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Chief of Naval Staff Tsuru walked in through the door.
"All members, please take your seats."
Zhan Guo spoke in a deep voice.
So, Roy and Hammer the Rabbit nodded to each other and took their seats.
Incidentally, since Roy was representing the Starhunting Force this time, his seat was noticeably adjusted, placing him directly in front of the long table in the conference room, even ahead of the three generals.
"Regarding some recent rumors within the Navy..."
At this time, the meeting of the Warring States period could be described as getting straight to the point.
"I can tell you all—it's all true."
His gaze swept downwards, especially landing on Hammer: "The person to be publicly executed this time, 'Straw Hat Boy' Monkey D. Luffy, is none other than the son of the revolutionary Dragon."
He had clearly heard what Hammer said.
"And besides that..."
But the conversation in the Warring States period did not end there.
After confirming the information about Luffy's identity, he turned around and pasted several photos on the whiteboard behind him.
"The Straw Hat Boy incident also involves several other key figures."
Then, all the navy personnel present saw that the photos had four people on them.
Besides the known revolutionary "Dorag", there are three other people.
"First, there's Pluto," Rayleigh said. "According to intelligence, the Straw Hat Puppet once worked with him and even attacked a World Government warship... Besides, they also boarded the Esther together, suggesting a master-disciple relationship."
The words of the Warring States period were calm, yet full of solemnity.
"Secondly, there's 'Red-Haired' Shanks."
"You've probably all heard about Shanks' trip to the East Blue more than a decade ago... He hasn't worn this straw hat since then."
"And the Straw Hat Boy's hometown happens to be the East Sea."
"We are almost certain that the straw hat that the Straw Hat Boy is wearing is the same one that Shanks used to wear."
"The two are very likely to be closely related."
At this point, the naval officers present were completely stunned.
Pluto? Redhead?
"This kid, he's connected to so many legends..."
A lieutenant general instinctively opened his mouth, but then immediately fell silent.
It wasn't because he suddenly realized that his words were somewhat elevating the enemy's morale while diminishing his own; the more crucial reason was...
At this moment, he had already seen the fourth person posted on the Warring States whiteboard.
He was a man wearing a mask of stars, his face hidden from view.
"Hey, are you kidding me?"
"How is that possible?"
"With that guy..."
They opened their mouths in disbelief.
At this moment, Sengoku's expression was extremely solemn: "That's right."
"Although the source of the information is unknown, the government has released a statement confirming one thing: there is a high probability that the Zodiac signs were involved in the public execution of the Straw Hat Boy."
As he said this, He, who also looked solemn, reached out and slammed his hand heavily on the table in front of him.
"Do you understand now?"
"This execution is not just a simple execution."
"It could very well escalate into an unprecedented war," a war that will involve legends of the past, the Four Emperors of the present, and the twelve constellations—the "Marineford War!"
"So now, put aside your pride and complacency—those guys are not opponents you can easily deal with."
She said in a deep voice, "Then... let's officially begin the meeting regarding our response to this war!"
Upon hearing this, the casual expressions on the faces of all the naval officers present vanished completely, replaced by seriousness.
The only exception is Roy.
"The Marineford War - Luffy version, right?"
Although he appeared serious on the surface, he was inwardly complaining.
Of course.
Roy was not surprised by the Navy's reaction.
In fact, the moment Roy learned from the Straw Hat crew that Luffy had been captured by Shamrock, he already roughly understood the reason for the incident.
"Nika has been discovered by Im."
This is the only reason Shamrock attacked Luffy.
As for how Im discovered it, Roy couldn't be sure, but he could roughly guess that it was related to Luffy's unexpected awakening of his Devil Fruit. In the original work, after Luffy awakened, the Five Elders and Im also reacted to Luffy, and even issued a kill order.
But what Roy can't understand now is...
Why hold a public execution?
This is what he doesn't understand.
It may sound a bit impolite, but since we've already captured Luffy, this modern-day Joy Boy, wouldn't it be more convenient to just kill him?
Why must there be such a grand public execution, and why was it even required to be broadcast live worldwide by the World Economic News Agency?
"Are they planning to lure the enemy out and then annihilate them all in one fell swoop?"
Roy thought it was possible, but unlikely.
If Im truly possessed the trump card to annihilate the Revolutionary Army, the Four Emperors, and the Twelve Constellations, the situation would be entirely different. Im should have overturned the table back in Wano Country.
However, I don't understand why Im would do that.
But for Roy, he knew that this might not necessarily be a bad thing.
after all...
"I'm not sure what Im wants to do, but Im won't know what I want to do either."
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He lowered his eyes, looking down into the dim light.
He could almost see through the castle tower the Marin Giant Circulation beneath Mary Geoise, and the secrets hidden deep within it.
"The bigger the storm, the more opportunities there are to fish in troubled waters."