127 Chapter 126

Just as Ryan and the entire crew embarked on their journey toward the ultimate destination of Raftel, the world was rocked by a shocking piece of news.

"Whitebeard's 2nd Division Captain, Ace has been captured."

"They're planning to publicly execute Firefist Ace at Naval Headquarters in just seven days."

"It's unbelievable. The navy is challenging the world's strongest man!"

Upon hearing this news, the entire world erupted in chaos. No one had anticipated that the Marines, still down from their recent defeat, would turn around and confront the Whitebeard Pirates. Soon, this news reached Whitebeard's ears.

In the New World, aboard the Moby Dick, the atmosphere grew oppressively tense as Whitebeard read the newspaper in his hand. His anger surged, especially when he learned that Blackbeard had handed Ace over to the World Government in exchange for becoming a Shichibukai.

Seeing that the execution date mentioned in the newspaper was just seven days away, Whitebeard wasted no time. He immediately began summoning all pirates under him and making preparations to rescue Ace at Naval Headquarters.

While Whitebeard was deep in thought about his rescue plan, his stronghold in his hometown contacted him urgently.

"Pops! We're under attack!"

"The Red Poneglyph has been taken!"

"What?!"

Whitebeard's face twisted in shock upon hearing the news. Even though he wanted to focus on poneglyph, Ace's safety was his top priority. After learning the details and realizing that the enemy had only taken the poneglyph without destroying his hometown, Whitebeard felt some relief.

"Never mind! Everything will be settled after we rescue Ace!"

Little did he know that the red poneglyph held by Zou, Kaido, and Big Mom had also been taken at the same time. Whitebeard had too much on his plate at that moment.

Just as the Whitebeard Pirates commenced their preparations for the impending battle, somewhere in the New World, the Thousand Sunny was rapidly approaching its destination.

Ryan and the others finally had a rare moment of rest. Since arriving in the Pirate World, they have been constantly occupied with various tasks.

Now, it was time to take a breather. As they drew nearer to Raftel, curiosity filled the minds of those on board. What awaited them on this fabled final island? What was one piece?

With these questions in mind, the Thousand Sunny navigated through turbulent waters and finally reached the much-anticipated last island. As they gazed upon the island's surrounding Mountains and green forest, everyone's curiosity grew.

However, after careful observation, they couldn't discern anything unusual. Under Ryan's leadership, the crew confidently disembarked on Raftel's shores. The moment their feet touched the island, a notification sounded:

"Please proceed to the core area of the island!"

As the sudden notification chimed in their mind, everyone involuntarily exchanged glances. It was then decided to let the Straw Hat Crew explore the island on their own while Ryan guided the group towards the core area of Raftel.

Along the way, Ryan and the others observed the island, known as Raftel, with curiosity. Ryan couldn't help but wonder about what exactly the Roger Pirates had found on this island that had brought them so much laughter. He even humorously named the island Raftel 'Laugh Tale'.

As they progressed, the surroundings began to transform, and more dilapidated buildings came into view. Upon closer inspection, Ryan recognized these as the ruins of the ancient Kingdom.

However, for Ryan, it held no particular significance, given that he was not part of the D family and had no aspirations of becoming the Pirate King.

Finally, the group arrived at the core area of Raftel, where historical texts and records related to Joy Boy and the blank hundred years of void history were stored.

However, after a glance, everyone lost interest. They had expected something more significant from this final island, but all they found were these records and some secrets about ancient weapons and how to use them.

Disappointed, the group sat down and began chatting while awaiting the completion of their mission. As time passed, Task 2 was finally completed, and Raftel appeared unchanged.

Seeing no reason to linger any longer, they quickly left the core area. Soon after their departure, most of the historical texts and relics in the core area mysteriously turned to ashes and vanished as if they had never existed. It seemed that Raftel had protected its secrets well.

The group realized that the blank hundred years of history and the remains of the D family might never be discovered again, even by future visitors to this last island.

"Now, only one task remains! Ryan exclaimed. "Once it's done, we can return to our worlds."

Everyone was enthusiastic about this trip to the Otherworld, which had provided a unique experience for all the Hokage. They had also acquired the Haki training method from Ryuma's Impure World Reincarnation, which they could implement in their respective worlds to enhance their power.

In summary, they were all delighted with their first mission in the Multiverse.

"Get ready!" Ryan continued. "Before we tackle the final mission, let's pay a visit to Mary Geoise, the home of the Celestial Dragons. There, we can find a lot of Devil Fruits."

At Ryan's words, Tobirama's eyes lit up. Having not encountered any Devil Fruits during the first two tasks, Tobirama had been itching to find one to study. He had witnessed the incredible abilities of these fruits and couldn't wait to explore Mary Geoise in search of them.

Not only Tobirama but even Uchiha Madara and Hashirama were brimming with interest. After all, in their world, they too had a Tobirama prominent madman who invented countless forbidden Jutsus, and they hoped to find something worth researching.

"Let's go, then! Ryan exclaimed. "We should aim to bring back some Devil Fruits."

With that resolve, the Thousand Sunny rapidly accelerated its journey back to the Sabaody Islands. Everyone eagerly anticipated the prospect of acquiring more Devil Fruits in Mary Geoise, the sacred land of the Celestial Dragons. Despite the absence of Tobirama in his world, Ryan believed in the capabilities of Orochimaru, the foremost scientist in the ninja world, to unlock the secrets of Devil Fruits.

Seven days later, Naval Headquarters was a beehive of activity. In preparation for the public execution of Ace, a large number of elite Marines had been summoned, and the entire headquarters had fortified its defences. Ace had been placed on the execution platform, and live Den Den Mushi broadcasts were being transmitted worldwide.

"Oh my god! The Marines are going through with this?"

"They're going to execute Fire Fist Ace? Where's Whitebeard?! Any sign of Whitebeard?"

"Look, look carefully!"

"The anger of the world's strongest man won't be easy to quell!"

As people around the world watched the live broadcast, curiosity abounded regarding how Whitebeard would attempt to rescue Fire Fist Ace.

Meanwhile, in the New World, the red-haired pirates were also making their way towards Naval Headquarters. However, they were puzzled by Kaido's absence, given his recent rivalry with Whitebeard. But with the urgency of the situation, they couldn't afford to dwell on it. Their primary goal was to reach Naval Headquarters quickly and prevent the impending war.

As time passed, the moment of execution drew nearer. Just as Fleet Admiral Sengoku was about to announce Ace's execution to the world, a fleet of ships suddenly appeared off the coast of Naval Headquarters.

"They're coming!"

"Prepare for battle!"

"The enemy has arrived!"

It was the pirates under the command of the Whitebeard Pirates, but there was no sign of Moby Dick among them. Witnessing this, Sengoku scanned the sea with a solemn expression, hoping to detect any traces of Whitebeard's approach.

While everyone speculated on where Whitebeard would strike from, a dramatic scene unfolded within Naval Headquarters' Inner Harbor. The once-calm sea began to churn violently.

"This is bad! Sengoku's expression shifted drastically as he witnessed the unprecedented phenomenon.

To everyone's astonishment, Whitebeard chose to mount an underwater attack after coating his ship. In a breathtaking moment, Moby Dick surged out from the depths of the sea, breaking through the first line of marine defence and surging into the inner harbour. The world's strongest man, Whitebeard, made his dramatic appearance, his eyes fixed on the imprisoned Ace on the execution platform.

"Idiot, son, stay put!" Whitebeard's booming voice echoed.

With Whitebeard's arrival, the war ignited instantly.

Simultaneously, above the Holy Land Mary Geoise, a mysterious portal materialized in the sky out of thin air!

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