Chapter 298: The Public Execution of a Shichibukai
Marineford · Supreme Strategy Meeting Room
Just as everyone was preparing to adjourn the meeting, the doors to the conference room were pushed open. An intelligence officer walked briskly to Sengoku's side and leaned in to whisper a few words into his ear.
Sengoku froze for a moment. He looked up at Roy, his expression carrying a trace of surprise: "A blind man has arrived at the port... he asked to see you by name."
Hearing this, Roy's gaze narrowed slightly, but a smile curved on his lips: "Wait here for a moment, everyone."
Before his voice even faded, his figure turned into a spatial vortex, instantly vanishing from their sight.
At the port, the fierce sea breeze howled, whipping up Roy's Justice coat.
Not far away, a tall man stood quietly. His purple kimono fluttered gently in the wind, his shikomizue (cane sword) resting on the ground, his face completely serene.
Those eyes, which seemingly had lost their sight, were slightly downcast, yet they gave off the illusion that he could see right through you.
"Mr. Issho."
Roy walked closer slowly, his smile profound. "It seems you have thought it through?"
Issho slightly raised his head. Although blind, it was as if he could "see" Roy's gaze: "This old man has traveled for half his life, witnessing all the suffering in this world."
"I have come here today to witness with my own eyes—whether the Marines can truly end the chaos of this sea."
Roy let out a low chuckle: "Then come with me."
"SWISH—!"
A spatial rift tore open in the center of the meeting room, and the figures of Roy and Issho materialized simultaneously.
The gazes of the Marine top brass instantly locked onto this unfamiliar man—
Gravity flashed in the depths of Sengoku's eyes, Garp's fists subconsciously tightened, and Zephyr's pupils shrank slightly.
The Three Admirals tensed their nerves simultaneously, even their breathing growing lighter—
This man is incredibly strong!
His aura was as deep as an abyss, as calm as the bottom of the ocean, yet it carried an invisible oppressive pressure that made one's hairs stand on end involuntarily.
The New Generation exchanged glances. Enel's gaze sharpened, lightning roaming in the depths of his golden pupils: "This guy... is not simple."
Law attempted to probe him with Observation Haki, but it felt like crashing into an invisible mountain. His heart sank, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
Meeting everyone's doubts and wariness, Roy smiled faintly: "Everyone, allow me to introduce him—"
"This is Mr. Issho, a Gravity Fruit user."
"From today onward, he will participate in this operation with the rank of Marine Rear Admiral."
"BOOM!"
The meeting room instantly exploded!
Sengoku stood up abruptly: "What?!!"
Garp frowned, his eyes wide: "Hey, hey... you brat, you really are trying to push that dragon to the absolute brink, aren't you!"
Even the New Generation was dumbfounded. Issho merely raised a hand calmly, his cane sword lightly tapping the ground—
"VROOM!!!"
An invisible gravity field abruptly spread out. A low tremor echoed from the floor of the entire meeting room, and the air became unimaginably heavy.
However, the desks, chairs, teacups, and documents... remained completely unmoving!
Only the people present felt a heavy pressure pressing down on their shoulders, as if a towering mountain had fallen from the sky.
Sengoku's eyes changed instantly—Gravity pinpointed to affect only living organisms... this level of Devil Fruit mastery...
Roy looked around at everyone, a half-smile on his face: "Now, does anyone still have any doubts?"
He looked at Sengoku, a profound light flashing in his eyes: "Fleet Admiral, it seems Kaido will have a hard time running away this time."
Sengoku was silent for a moment. He took a deep breath, sat back down in his chair, and tapped his finger heavily on the table.
"Mr. Issho."
"Welcome to the Marines!"
"For this operation, you and Kuzan will jointly lead the team!"
...
The Next Morning
The newspapers delivered by the World Economy News Paper were like a thunderbolt, instantly detonating the entire sea.
[SHOCKING! Royal Shichibukai "Hanafuda" Stripped of Title for Colluding with Pirates and Slaughtering Civilians! Marines to Hold Public Execution on Hachinosu in One Week!]
The bold black text of the main article was shocking to the eyes:
Following a meticulous investigation by Marine Headquarters, it has been discovered that the former Royal Shichibukai "Hanafuda" has been secretly supplying the Yonko crew, the [Beast Pirates], with massive amounts of weapons and military supplies for years. He has also repeatedly assisted them in attacking Marine branches and innocent towns, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians.
Furthermore, conclusive evidence shows that Hanafuda abused his Shichibukai privileges in an attempt to overthrow the royal authority of Dressrosa and forcibly kidnap the Princess of the Tontatta Tribe.
Given that his crimes severely violate the duties of a Shichibukai, the World Government has officially stripped him of his title and sentenced him to the ultimate penalty.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku solemnly declared: "The premise of the Shichibukai system is to maintain the order of the sea. Any traitor will face the severest of sanctions!"
"This execution will be carried out publicly on Hachinosu in the New World in one week's time. The operation will be led by an Admiral and two Vice Admirals to serve as a warning to others!"
The news instantly spread across the New World. Countless taverns, docks, and markets immediately boiled over.
"A Shichibukai actually colluded with pirates?! Isn't this system supposed to be used to deal with pirates?!!"
"Well done, Marines! A bastard like this should have been executed long ago!!!"
"A public execution... Hachinosu is going to be lively next week!"
"Do you guys think the Beast Pirates will come to crash the execution ground?!"
The Shichibukai system was already highly controversial. Now that the Marines were publicly executing a traitor, public trust in the Marines undoubtedly skyrocketed!
...
Kuraigana Island
Mihawk set down the newspaper, his golden pupils as calm as a lake: "Boring."
Sheathing his Black Blade, Yoru, he turned and walked toward the ancient castle, his solitary back disappearing into the shadows.
Amazon Lily (Kuja Island)
Hancock's red lips curled slightly, her scoff full of contempt: "Stupid man."
Her slender finger tapped lightly on Hanafuda's portrait in the newspaper. Suddenly, a certain figure came to mind, and her heart trembled slightly before she quickly averted her gaze.
Thriller Bark
Moria looked at the headlines, his massive body shivering, cold sweat pouring down. "Hey, hey, hey, the Marines actually dare to execute a Shichibukai?!"
He glared fiercely at his subordinates. "Hey! Recently... you guys haven't gone out to kidnap any civilians, have you?"
His subordinates shook their heads frantically: "Absolutely not! We followed your orders and sent the zombies out to mine the quarries!"
Moria let out a breath, muttering softly: "Gotta keep an even lower profile..."
Sorbet Kingdom · Church
Kuma quietly folded the newspaper, pushing up his glasses, and said softly: "The Beast Pirates... this operation, nine times out of ten, it was orchestrated by Roy."
He looked out the window, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
Fish-Man Island
Jinbe set down the newspaper, his brow tightly furrowed: "The Marines' attitude toward the Shichibukai is getting increasingly hardline."
He looked at the Fish-Man children playing in the streets, his gaze heavy:
"It seems I must find an opportunity to shed my pirate status to thoroughly protect the peace of Fish-Man Island..."
Alabasta · Rainbase
Crocodile chomped on his cigar, pinching the newspaper between his fingertips. A spark flashed, and the paper turned to ash.
"Roy again..."
He narrowed his eyes, his voice as low as sand: "This guy... what exactly is he planning to do?"
Beside him stood a beautiful woman—Nico Robin, sent undercover by the Revolutionary Army.
She watched the ashes silently, Roy's name flashing through her mind.
...
Wano Country · Onigashima
"BOOM—!!!"
Kaido's iron fist ruthlessly smashed his throne, stone debris flying!
Towering fury raged in his dragon pupils: "The Marines... actually dare to publicly execute my brother?!!"
King said coldly: "Boss, this is clearly a trap... They are trying to lure you to Hachinosu!"
Kaido threw his head back and laughed wildly, his voice like thunder: "A trap? So what?!"
"I am the 'World's Strongest Creature'!!!"
"Pass down the order—"
"In one week, King and Jack will sortie with me!!"
"I am going to crush the Marines with my own two hands!!!"
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