"WHAT?!"
Both Blackbeard and Akainu — who had victory within their grasp — opened their eyes wide in utter shock!
What was that just now?!
We were just about to finish him off!
Why did El have to interfere?!
Meanwhile, the surrounding pirates...
Cheered wildly for El once again!
"LORD EL!"
"Our savior!"
"Ace! Are you alright?!"
Ace struggled to his feet, then bowed deeply to El with immense gratitude.
"Thank you for sparing my worthless life once again!"
Ace spoke with absolute sincerity.
He was naturally a man of great courtesy and respect.
But today, El had saved his life time and time again, leaving him unsure how he could ever express his gratitude.
To him, El was like a second father who had given him life.
"It's nothing. You are heavily injured, so go and rest."
El said calmly.
"JINBE!"
He called out.
Jinbe the Knight of the Sea rushed over immediately.
"Ace's life is now in your hands. You are responsible for protecting him."
El commanded in a tone that allowed no refusal.
Jinbe replied instantly: "Understood! I will protect him with my very life!"
El was not Jinbe's superior or master...
Yet Jinbe held such deep respect for El that he was honored to follow his orders.
He immediately led Ace away from the heart of the battlefield to safety.
Now that Ace's life was secured...
Victory for the pirates was already a foregone conclusion.
The Marines had failed in their attempt to kill him.
And they had failed while the entire world watched!
Through the Navy's own live broadcast, everyone had seen exactly how they were being completely dominated and humiliated by El.
What authority or dignity would the Marines have left after this?
At the edge of the battlefield...
Buggy the Clown, having somehow gotten hold of a Transponder Snail, was broadcasting the events live to the world — while simultaneously boasting about himself.
Just moments ago, he had been so terrified by El's display of power that he was blowing snot bubbles out of his nose in fright.
His strength is just too monstrous!
Behind him stood many pirates he had met and befriended during their escape from Impel Down.
They all looked up to Buggy as a great idol and hero.
Together, they watched in shock as El sent Akainu and Blackbeard flying once again.
"This is mind-blowing..."
Buggy muttered to himself.
"Captain Buggy! You must know Lord El personally, right?!"
One of the pirates suddenly asked.
Buggy was taken aback for a second...
Then quickly put on a smug face and said: "Of course I do! Back when I was an apprentice aboard Gol D. Roger's ship..."
"I had the honor of meeting Lord El in person!"
The pirates all let out sounds of immense envy and awe.
"Wow... that's amazing! He actually met Lord El!"
"Captain Buggy must have even spoken to him!"
"So lucky! He really is worthy of being our captain!"
In the eyes of these pirates...
To be even remotely connected to El was the greatest honor imaginable.
And Buggy had actually conversed with him!
If it were them, they would have fainted dead away from excitement.
Buggy was about to continue bragging...
When suddenly, from the shadows of a dark corner, a tall man stepped out.
He wore sunglasses and a bright pink feather coat.
"Seven... Seven Warlord of the Sea, Donquixote Doflamingo?!"
The pirates' eyes widened in disbelief.
Isn't Doflamingo supposed to be helping the Marines?
Shouldn't he be fighting right now?!
What is he doing here?!
"Hey! Doflamingo! What are you doing here?!"
Buggy puffed out his chest and tried to look tough as he spoke to him.
Doflamingo didn't even glance at Buggy; his eyes were fixed solely on El in the middle of the battlefield.
Cold sweat dripped down his face.
He had deep psychological trauma regarding El!
"Hah... Doflamingo, don't tell me you're actually scared of El?"
Buggy said proudly.
Unexpectedly, Doflamingo actually answered him.
"You are right..."
"El is terrifying. Wherever he is, trying to stand against him is no different from seeking death."
The moment he spoke, all the pirates were stunned silent.
This was Doflamingo — one of the Seven Warlords...
A ruler and tyrant of the sea!
Yet when he spoke of the 'White Demon', he sounded completely stripped of all confidence!
Buggy looked at Doflamingo and said: "Since you put it that way, I bet you have some great stories about him too, just like I do!"
Doflamingo nodded slowly: "Indeed I do..."
"I suppose I'll enlighten you bunch of country bumpkin pirates."
"It all happened several years ago..."
And so, Doflamingo began to tell them the story of how he had once watched El fight against four of the Navy's strongest masters simultaneously... and defeat them with absolute ease.
And how, in the end, the mighty Marines had actually begged him for mercy.
Buggy and his subordinates...
Their jaws nearly hit the ground in shock.
"Tha... that is absolutely insane!"
"That guy Sengoku... the Fleet Admiral... actually begged El for mercy??"
The pirates cried out in total disbelief.
While they were reeling from the shock...
Buggy was still holding onto the Transponder Snail that was broadcasting live.
Every single word Doflamingo said was transmitted clearly to the ears of people all over the world.
A piece of history that the Marines had hidden and covered up for years...
Was suddenly revealed to the entire world!
And instantly, people all across the globe went wild with excitement and shock!
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