Thud!
A figure plummeted from the execution platform over a hundred meters high, crashing violently onto the ground with a heavy impact.
Suddenly, Kong and Sengoku's movements halted, their eyes turning to Akainu with surprise. Among the crowd, the Donquixote Family executives like Trebol and Diamante, who had been about to rush to Doflamingo's side, also froze, their expressions shifting dramatically.
"Young Master!" Trebol and the others cried out in alarm.
The target of Akainu's attack was none other than Donquixote Doflamingo!
At this moment, Doflamingo's chest had been pierced through by searing magma. His gaze, filled with disbelief, fixed on Akainu. "You agreed to cooperate with me," he said. "Why go back on your word now?"
Akainu snorted coldly. "While I despise that fellow Lin Xuan, I detest hypocrites like you even more. As for agreeing to cooperate... how else was I supposed to make you lower your guard?"
"Heh... so Navy dogs really can't be trusted after all!" Doflamingo laughed. As his words fell, his body rapidly transformed into white strings—it was Doflamingo's "Black Knight," an ability to create a clone of himself using strings!
This was merely a分身. The moment Doflamingo had broken free of the seastone handcuffs earlier, he had instantly substituted himself with this clone.
"Trying to escape?" Akainu snorted again, lunging forward and throwing a punch at a nearby wall.
There, a web of strings, camouflaged to match the environment's color, shot out to block Akainu's attack, finally revealing Doflamingo's true form.
"It seems escape isn't an option today," Doflamingo said, his eyes sweeping the surroundings, a mad glint appearing on his face. "In that case, having everyone here join me in death isn't a bad alternative!" With a flick of his strings, numerous people nearby suddenly found themselves unable to move.
"What's happening? Why can't I move?" "Damn it! I can't control myself! Someone stop me!"
... ...
Those nearby lost control of their bodies, which began autonomously attacking others.
"Great Eruption!"
Akainu charged forward, magma erupting from his fist as he launched another assault at Doflamingo.
"Trampoline!"
Tens of thousands of white strings surged from the ground, entangling and pressing down towards the blazing magma.
BOOM!
A fierce battle erupted instantly.
While Akainu and Doflamingo clashed, Marines like Smoker and Momonga also engaged the Donquixote Family executives.
Kong and Sengoku swiftly intervened as well, though their focus was on preventing the civilians from killing each other. This was the first task Lin Xuan had assigned them, and they couldn't afford any mistakes. Fortunately, Lin Xuan had provided them with the necessary power!
This sudden conflict didn't last very long.
Although Doflamingo's strength was considerable, he was ultimately no match for Akainu, especially since magma held a strong advantage over his string-based abilities.
In the end, Akainu's fist struck Doflamingo's heart, blasting straight through his chest. With endless resentment, the curtain fell on Doflamingo's life.
Before dying, he recalled his noble childhood, his weak-willed father, and those naive days he now found so laughable.
With Doflamingo's death, the remaining Donquixote Family executives were swiftly dealt with one by one.
The chaotic slaughter in the plaza finally ceased with Doflamingo's demise.
Kong and Sengoku breathed a sigh of relief; at least no spectators had perished in the battle.
Despite the disruption caused by Doflamingo, the public execution of the Celestial Dragon was ultimately successfully completed.
Akainu's contribution this time was significant, helping to restore some of his reputation within the Navy. Previously, many had suspected Akainu was a plant Lin Xuan had embedded within the World Government from the start, leading to widespread distrust.
Now that the entire Navy answered to Lin Xuan, such suspicions mattered less, though they still left a bad taste. However, with Akainu's meritorious service here, perceptions began to shift.
Finally, the public execution of the Celestial Dragon was over.
The event created significant ripples, the greatest of which was the firm implementation of the decision to abolish the Shichibukai system.
The death of the Celestial Dragon symbolized the final curtain falling on the old era. A new age was about to dawn!
Sabaody Archipelago.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was reviewing documents when a figure suddenly materialized in his office. The old man wasn't startled.
"Any findings, Guild Master?" Hiruzen asked.
Lately, the Guild Master had been investigating something, often leaving Sabaody to wander the skies above the Red Line.
"Nothing for now," Lin Xuan shook his head. He then inquired about the day's execution of the Celestial Dragon.
"There were some incidents, but they were resolved."
Hiruzen didn't elaborate, simply handing Lin Xuan a file detailing everything that had transpired at Marineford.
"Doflamingo tried to escape and was killed by Akainu? Not bad. That red dog performed quite well this time."
Lin Xuan nodded with a smile, not dwelling on it, his mind already turning to other considerations. Most of the necessary arrangements in this world were already in place; the rest could develop naturally.
His continued presence here wasn't particularly useful anymore. He had already delayed quite a while, and recently, Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju had been frequently urging him to move on.
Once he left this world, unless something urgent arose, it would likely be a long time before he returned.
Now that everything was arranged and running smoothly, it was indeed time to depart!
Soon, Madara Uchiha, Hashirama Senju, and all members of the Shinobi Guild were summoned.
Whitebeard, Roger, and Shanks—the three great pirates who had now joined the Super-Dimensional Guild—were also called together.
Empress Boa Hancock arrived as well. Having joined the guild, she had been staying on Sabaody Archipelago lately, spending time with Conis.
Lin Xuan's gaze swept over everyone present. A slight smile touched his lips as he cut to the chase. "Prepare to depart. It's time to conquer a new world!"
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