Chapter 71: The Seventeenth Division Commander Joins the Battle

"Whitebeard, you're old and useless!" Sakazuki declared coldly.

Whitebeard, gasping for breath, wiped the blood from his mouth. Old... Useless... Yes. He indeed was old. Just a bit of injury and he was already struggling to stand! Sakazuki, Kuzan, Borsalino... The Navy had truly trained an impressive group of people.

On the execution platform, Sengoku watched as Sakazuki was just one step away from killing the leader of the era, Whitebeard. He slowly closed his eyes. The war he had planned for so long... Was it finally coming to an end?

If anyone was the backbone of the Whitebeard Pirates, it was undoubtedly Whitebeard. As long as he died, the mighty Whitebeard Pirates would become a scattered force, not worth worrying about. More importantly, their navy would have taken down the strongest of the Four Emperors of the New World in front of the entire world! By stepping over the Whitebeard Pirates, from this day forward, their navy's status would receive an unprecedented boost. Even Kaido, Big Mom, and Shanks would have to walk cautiously when encountering the navy.

Besides Sengoku, Garp, watching from the sidelines, also cast a complex look at Whitebeard. The last remaining pirate of the old era was finally reaching his end? Whitebeard, being sent off by the navy in such a grand manner in front of the entire world... It's a fitting end to your legendary life!

Other vice admirals and navy soldiers also paused their battles, turning their eyes towards the man who was about to fall. Even the previously unruly Shichibukai were now quiet and calm. The war was about to end, and the sky was clearing up. The blood-soaked Marineford was welcoming its new dawn. Not only Marineford fell silent; even the people around the world watching the live broadcast remained silent. Some were thrilled by the fall of the Whitebeard Pirates, while others felt sorrow for the impending death of Whitebeard. Regardless of their feelings, after today, a new era for this sea was about to begin!

Meanwhile, on the side of the Seventeenth Division, Issho, Ryokugyu, and Zephyr watched as Whitebeard suffered severe injuries, each of them with different expressions. Because of their positions, they did not want to get involved in this ultimate war. But to just stand by and watch Whitebeard die before them, their consciences wouldn't allow it.

Since Zephyr joined the Whitebeard Pirates, Whitebeard had shown special care for the Seventeenth Division. However, what surprised Whitebeard even more was that within the Seventeenth Division, there were two other exceptionally powerful individuals. After learning about this, Whitebeard treated the three as honored guests! After a few days of getting along, the three could feel Whitebeard's genuine warmth. Now that Whitebeard was in trouble, both emotionally and logically, they couldn't just sit by and do nothing!

Ryokugyu stepped forward. Although he greatly admired Admiral Akainu's character, admiration was one thing. Given the current situation, with disaster looming, each must do their part. Ryokugyu said, "We can't just stand by!"

Hearing this, Issho nodded and said, "Alright then, after all, I am part of this pirate crew!"

Zephyr also smiled wryly and said, "Thinking about it, I must act too!"

The idea that he would represent the Whitebeard Pirates at Marineford was something Zephyr wouldn't have dared to imagine before leaving the navy.

Marineford. The moment of reckoning had arrived.

"Whitebeard, go to hell!" Akainu channeled all his power into his arm, his cold eyes fixed on Whitebeard. He raised his fist. In the silent gaze of the navy high command, the despairing eyes of the division commanders, and the expectant eyes of the onlookers, just as Issho, Ryokugyu, and others prepared to rescue Whitebeard, suddenly a violent wind swept across Marineford.

A lightning bolt flashed continuously on the distant sea, moving at an incredible speed, almost impossible to capture with the naked eye. Breaking through illusions, breaking through the void, the surrounding waves rolled and surged due to its extreme speed. In the blink of an eye, the lightning figure arrived in front of Whitebeard in the Marineford bay. Just as Akainu's fist was about to strike Whitebeard, the dark figure extended a palm. With a "bang" sound, fist met palm. Akainu's fist was blocked by this figure's hand.

Then, the figure half-squatted. In his other hand, boundless azure lightning surged. "One Billion Volts: Kirin!!" The figure, covered in lightning, slammed his lightning-imbued palm on Akainu's head. "Boom!!" Under the enveloping lightning, the Kirin struck the unprepared Akainu. Akainu was sent flying. His head was half-blown off by the One Billion Volts: Kirin. In everyone's sight, the once unstoppable Akainu was directly overwhelmed by the endless sea of lightning! Unparalleled power crushed Akainu. Akainu's body couldn't withstand it, and he was torn apart like he was hit by an atomic bomb.

In an instant, thick smoke filled the scene. When the sea breeze blew, the dark figure gradually became visible to everyone. The figure was dressed in simple casual clothes, had short black hair, and held the power of lightning in his hand. The wind howled, making his clothes flutter.

Indeed, the newcomer was the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates' Seventeenth Division.

Lin!!