Chapter 1: Dual Perspectives, Arrival at the Summit

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Marineford – The Stronghold of Justice

The crescent-shaped island of Marineford stood as a fortress of unparalleled might. At its heart loomed the imposing Marine Headquarters building, surrounded by an intricate web of defensive fortifications. Towering cannons protruded from these defenses like the fangs of ravenous beasts, ready to strike down any who dared approach.

Beyond the shores of the island, hundreds of marine warships formed an impenetrable blockade, encircling Marineford in a steel embrace. At the mouth of the crescent bay, the most advanced battleships ever constructed formed a solid maritime defense line, their presence a testament to humanity's technological prowess and determination to protect this bastion of order.

Today, however, the atmosphere was anything but calm.

Elite marines summoned from across the globe filled every corner of the island, bracing for the imminent arrival of the Whitebeard Pirates. Tension hung thick in the air, anticipation crackling like static electricity.

Below the towering Marine Headquarters, a massive execution platform had been erected. Upon it stood Portgas D. Ace, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, bound and awaiting his fate. Standing before him were the three Admirals of the Navy, their formidable presence ensuring no escape would be possible. Nearby, the summoned Shichibukai also waited, their expressions sharp and focused, prepared for whatever chaos might unfold.

In the midst of this oppressive silence, Fleet Admiral Sengoku revealed Ace’s true identity to the world—a revelation broadcast live via Den-Den Mushi to every corner of the globe.

It didn’t take long for the response to arrive.

From the horizon emerged the vast armada of the Whitebeard Pirates, their ships stretching endlessly across the sea. Moments later, the flagship Moby Dick and its three escorts surfaced within the crescent bay itself, their sudden appearance sending shockwaves through the assembled forces.

Standing proudly on the deck of the Moby Dick, Edward Newgate—better known as Whitebeard—let out a booming laugh that echoed across the battlefield.

"GUHAHAHAHA! Ace, my son! Are you holding up alright?!"

"Dad!!"

Seeing Whitebeard appear, Ace’s composure shattered instantly. Tears welled up in his eyes as he called out to the man he considered his father.

"Damn you, Whitebeard… To think he’d break through like this..."

Sengoku grimaced, his expression darkening. This wasn’t part of the plan.

"GUHAHAHAHA!"

Whitebeard roared with laughter once more before clenching his fists tightly. With a mighty roar, he crossed his arms, muscles bulging as if preparing to unleash devastation upon the world.

"He’s going to use it!"

"The Gura Gura no Mi!"

"He’s attacking already?!"

The Marines hadn’t anticipated such audacity. Without so much as a word, Whitebeard unleashed the full force of his power without warning.

In an instant, he swung his fists outward with explosive force. The very air around him cracked under the strain, fissures spreading rapidly throughout the atmosphere.

BOOOOM!!!

A deafening explosion shook the seas, as though the ocean itself had been torn apart. Massive waves hundreds of meters high surged into the sky, blotting out the sun and casting the battlefield into shadow.

"It’s a tsunami!!!"

The Marines’ faces paled in terror.

"Aokiji!!" Sengoku bellowed.

"I got it..." Aokiji sighed, rubbing his temples. "Such a hassle..."

He slammed his hands onto the armrest of his seat—

Huh?

Both Akainu and Kizaru turned sharply toward him, confusion etched on their faces.

"Wha—?!"

Aokiji’s brow furrowed deeply as he realized something horrifying. His Devil Fruit powers, Haki, martial arts abilities—everything—had vanished. Worse still, he couldn’t even move from his seat!

RUMBLE!!!

At that moment, thunderous reverberations echoed across the heavens.

【DING! Viewing System activated. Pulling relevant individuals...】

【DING! Chatroom initialization underway...】

Suddenly, a colossal screen descended from the skies, splitting the heavens above Marineford. One side bore a white frame; the other, red. It felt as though some immense object had crashed onto the planet, shaking the entire world to its core.

"Whitebeard!! Is this the awakened power of your Devil Fruit?! Can the Gura Gura no Mi really shake the entire world?!"

Sengoku stared in disbelief, his face pale with shock. That tremor wasn’t just some minor quake—it was as if the entire planet had been struck by a cosmic hammer.

Could it truly be the Gura Gura no Mi?

"..."

If anything, Whitebeard was just as bewildered. The moment he unleashed his power, it vanished completely. Even the towering tsunamis receded back into the ocean as if they’d never existed.

"Sengoku, are you blind? Do you honestly think my Devil Fruit can create a giant screen spanning the heavens?"

Can I summon screens now? What kind of nonsense is this?

【DING! Relevant personnel have been gathered...】

【DING! All participants may freely converse in the chatroom and engage in trivia during the viewing process. Rewards await!】

【Top three participants in each quiz will receive prizes!】

【Prizes include (but are not limited to): Devil Fruits, enhanced physical abilities, swordsmanship mastery, Haki proficiency, unique items, resurrection tools, and more!】

【Everyone is encouraged to participate and seize the opportunity!】

【Note: During the viewing period, the entire world will be enveloped in an energy suppression field. No abilities or actions can be used. Fear not—the world is safe for now...】

The announcement rang out directly in everyone’s minds, leaving them stunned.

What?!

The whole world is suppressed?

And there are rewards?

Even resurrection tools?!

Wait—why resurrection tools?!

Gol D. Roger: “Chatroom? What’s this nonsense?? Helloooo, anyone there…?”

Chapter end