37 037 Unexpected Choice
The white shock wave and the golden shock wave stood in a deadlock.
"He actually withstood Fleet Admiral Sengoku's attack!"
"The Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power is truly terrifying!"
Exclamations echoed among the Marines.
"Weihahaha, Captain, let me help you!"
Burgess laughed loudly and leaped into the air, aiming to seize the opportunity for a sneak attack on Sengoku!
Blackbeard's eyes narrowed slightly. He finally understood how Burgess, who wasn't particularly remarkable in the Blackbeard Pirates, earned his position as the first titanic captain.
His unwavering loyalty to Blackbeard makes him the go-to person for anything.
With that loyalty alone, he's more than deserving of being the first titanic captain of the Blackbeard Pirates!
"Uh-huh!"
Suddenly, another sound cut through the air, and Garp appeared before everyone.
His face was ashen, and he threw out a punch, directly knocking Burgess into the ground from the air!
"I'm still standing, and you won't lay a finger on Marineford! Not unless you walk over my dead body!"
he declared angrily.
Garp's presence brought a sense of reassurance to many Marines. His status in the Marines even surpassed that of Sengoku and held more like a symbol of Marine belief.
"Garp!"
The faces of the Blackbeard Pirates immediately turned solemn, and they refrained from acting rashly.
People believed that Garp's intervention would stabilize the battle.
However, a sudden change took place!
At that moment, a sharp sword slash attacked from the air with incredible speed!
No one anticipated that someone would take action!
Garp and the Blackbeard Pirates all glanced upward.
It was a scarlet sword slash , and the individual was draped in a Marine coat. The crucial detail was that she aimed to strike Sengoku with her sword slash!
"Momousagi!!"
Garp glared angrily at Momousagi. He hadn't expected someone within the Marines to rebel at this crucial time!
And that person was Momousagi, the Marine's candidate for Admiral!
"The captain seems to have been correct."
The Blackbeard Pirates were momentarily taken aback, and then smiles spread across their faces.
The addition of Momousagi undoubtedly bolstered the strength of the Blackbeard Pirates!
Whosh!
Sword slash and vibration shockwaves clashed against Sengoku simultaneously.
Momousagi's arrival broke the stalemate, causing Sengoku's palm to crumble instantly. Sengoku's expression changed as he had to use his body to endure the destructive force of the vibration.
His body was tossed back and forth, and when he finally came to a halt, a streak of blood was already flowing from the corner of his mouth.
"Momousagi, why are you doing this?"
Fleet Admiral Sengoku wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and asked, fixing his gaze on Momousagi.
"I already know who my parents are, and I want to avenge my parents. Obviously becoming a Marine is absolutely impossible."
Momousagi said calmly. At this moment, she had entirely given up on the Marines.
"Momousagi, you made a wise choice"
Blackbeard said with a smile. With Momousagi joining, it can be said that he gained an additional right-hand person. The overall strength of the Blackbeard Pirates will rise once again!
"..."
Fleet Admiral Sengoku fell silent for a moment after hearing Momousagi's words. Evidently, she was aware of her own life experiences.
Then he continued, "Is this how you intend to solve the problem? Joining pirates for revenge? Do you even know who the target of your revenge is? Do you want to become an enemy of the world?"
"I may not be able to become an enemy of the world on my own, but I believe I can follow him. Even though I've become a pirate, I'll never indiscriminately harm innocent people. I just wanna get my revenge"
Momousagi spoke with determination, then cast a glance at Fleet Admiral Sengoku, adding: "Otherwise, the sword would have struck you."
Indeed, during the clash between Sengoku and Blackbeard, she could have seized the chance to stab Sengoku, but she refrained from doing so. The Marine's sense of benevolence still lingered within her.
Sengoku's clenched fists gradually relaxed.
"Can you betray the Marines? Do you still hold respect for the justice it represents?" Garp asked angrily
"Ah."
Momousagi sneered upon hearing this and retorted: "I'm just a somewhat decent Marine. Without me, the Marines would only experience a small ripple. But you're different. You represent the Marines. In your position, you mean everything for marines. You must do whatever it takes for the Marines, even if it means watching your grandson, Ace die!"
"I can't be like you. I must avenge my parents!"
Momousagi's voice was firm and resolute.
Garp's expression froze instantly, and Momousagi's words undoubtedly rubbed salt on his wounds.
He finally closed his mouth and said nothing more.
Just as Momousagi pointed out, there is no turning back on his path, much like Ace as a pirate. He can only continue down the dark road ahead.
But Momousagi can forsake everything and pursue her desires.
These words left the Marines in silence.
However, everyone in the Blackbeard Pirates wore satisfied smiles. They were highly optimistic about their new partner.
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TO BE CONTINUED
Note: Good twist yeah, with some family drama in the mix
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