Chapter 43: Son of the Pirate King (Ch 43)

All over the world, in the Sabaody Archipelago, three huge screens slowly opened, clearly showing the scene of the Marine Headquarters, Marinford Square.
At this time, countless people gathered here, including the Supernova Pirates, the Straw Hat Pirates and many other forces. After all, no one wants to miss such a grand scene, because it is very likely to mark the end of an era and a new beginning.
At the Marine Headquarters, Marinford Square, elite naval soldiers from all over the world have gathered.
At the front of the square stood the five Shichibukai: Bartholomew Kuma, Doflamingo, Gekko Moriah, Empress Boa Hancock, and the world’s greatest swordsman Hawkeye Mihawk.
In front of the execution platform, a group of giant lieutenant generals formed a defense line, ready for battle.
Just then, three figures in yellow, red and blue cloak coats walked out from behind.
“Look! Those are the generals!”
Soon, a navy soldier pointed in the direction of the three admirals and shouted in shock.
At this time, the navy soldiers around the execution ground also began to talk. One of the soldiers pointed at the three admirals and said, “Look, those are the legendary admirals, the highest fighting force of the navy headquarters! Their aura is so terrifying that people dare not look directly at them.”
Another soldier echoed, “Yeah, I feel like I’m having trouble breathing. Is this the strength of the general?”
Amid the discussion among the crowd, Zhan Guo slowly walked up to the execution platform, holding Den Den Mushi in his hand. He looked around at the crowd below the stage, and then said in a low voice: “Now, let’s welcome today’s protagonist – Fire Fist Ace.”
As soon as he finished speaking, several jailers escorted Fire Fist Ace to the execution platform. Fire Fist Ace’s face still had a firm and unyielding look, but his eyes were full of confusion about the future.
Sengoku looked at Fire Fist Ace and could not help but feel a little sorry. He knew that if it were not for his identity, with Fire Fist Ace’s ability and talent, he could have become a member of the navy, or even an admiral. However, fate played tricks on him, and he eventually chose to be an enemy of the navy.
Sengoku took a deep breath and said to Den Den Mushi: “Fire Fist Ace, as a pirate, you have committed countless crimes. Now it is time to face justice. But before that, I have one more thing to announce to everyone.”
Hearing this, Fire Fist Ace’s expression changed slightly, as if he had guessed what would happen next. The audience also held their breath, quietly waiting for the next words from Zhan Guo.
Sengoku continued, “After investigation, we found that Fire Fist Ace is not an ordinary pirate. His true identity is actually… the son of Pirate King Gol D. Roger!”
This sentence rang out like thunder over the execution ground, causing an uproar. Everyone stared at Fire Fist Ace in disbelief. They couldn’t imagine that Fire Fist Ace, who had been fighting side by side with the Whitebeard Pirates, was actually the son of the Pirate King.
A flash of surprise flashed across Fire Fist Ace’s eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He raised his head and looked directly at Zhan Guo, as if to say, “I will not yield to you.”
Zhan Guo looked at the reaction of Fire Fist Ace and sighed secretly. He knew that no matter what, Fire Fist Ace would not give up resistance easily. But he had to complete his mission and maintain the dignity of the navy.
Sengoku cleared his throat and said loudly: “Fire Fist Ace, as the son of Pirate King Roger, you carry a heavy historical burden. However, justice will eventually triumph over evil, and today is the day you will be judged. I hope you can recognize your mistakes and take responsibility for your past actions.”
After saying these words, Zhan Guo put down the Den Den Mushi and looked around the audience. He saw the shocked expressions of the people below the stage and felt the tense atmosphere. But he knew that this moment would come sooner or later, and he had to face reality.
After a brief silence, Sengoku picked up the Den Den Mushi again and said to it: “Now, please witness this historic trial. Let us work together to maintain world peace and justice!”
As Sengoku finished speaking, the atmosphere at the execution ground became more and more solemn. Everyone realized that today’s events would have a profound impact on the entire world. And can Fire Fist Ace, the son of the Pirate King, escape the judgment of fate? All the answers will be revealed soon.
Many people watching in the Sabaody Archipelago are very happy now, because they just learned a shocking news: Fire Fist Ace is actually the son of Pirate King Roger! This makes many people shocked and excited.
“So that’s why he is so powerful!” someone exclaimed.
“Yes, he is worthy of being the son of the Pirate King. He is indeed powerful!” another person echoed.
However, more people showed smug smiles.
“Haha, that’s good, we finally caught him!” someone said.
“That’s right, such evil pirates should be punished!” another person echoed.
These people seemed to have forgotten that the Whitebeard Pirates had once protected the residents of many islands. However, when they heard that the Navy was about to publicly execute the Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates’ Second Division, Ace, the fear and anger in their hearts instantly turned into joy.
They believed that this was a victory for justice and a blow to the evil forces, so they began to cheer and celebrate this victory.
At this time, the Navy is actively preparing for a public execution. They know that this action is crucial to maintaining world peace. Although the Whitebeard Pirates may come to rescue, they are fully prepared.
At the Navy headquarters in Marinford, Marshal Sengoku personally commanded everything. He knew that this battle would be extremely difficult, but he firmly believed that as long as they were united, they could defeat any enemy. At the same time, he also hoped that through this action, he could show the world the strength and determination of the Navy and make people believe that only the Navy could protect the peace and tranquility of the world.
A panicked navy soldier hurried to the back of the execution platform and reported to Marshal Zhan Guo with a horrified face, “Marshal Zhan Guo, it’s bad. The Gate of Justice has been opened for unknown reasons.”
“What?” When Zhan Guo heard that the Door of Justice was opened for no reason, his face changed drastically and he was shocked. He immediately realized that something was wrong.
On the sea surface in front of Marinford Square, the originally calm sea surface suddenly rippled, and then a strange haze began to drift in from a distance. The haze gradually rose and spread, as if it was going to cover the entire sea surface.
The increasing amount of smog blurred the naval soldiers’ vision and made it difficult for them to distinguish the surrounding situation. They stared wide-eyed, trying to see everything in front of them through the thick fog, but to no avail.
Then, before everyone could react, large and small pirate ships appeared on the sea. These ships had their own characteristics, some were tall and mighty, some were small and flexible, and each ship was flying the flag of its own team.
The alarm on Marinford sounded immediately, and the sharp and piercing sound resounded throughout the battlefield. All the navy soldiers became nervous, holding their weapons tightly, ready for the upcoming battle.
“The Whitebeard Pirates are here.”
“Squard, Knight Ranger Doma, Makuguy, the Dekalbane brothers, Whitebee… Oh my god! They are all famous pirate captains in the New World!”
“There are 43 fleets in total, all of which belong to the Whitebeard Pirates.”
“Everyone prepare to fight.”
“Hurry and find the Whitebeard Pirates’ main ship, the Moby Dick.”
With the appearance of the Whitebeard Pirates, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became extremely tense. Everyone knew that this war would be extremely tragic, and they had to go all out to defend their homes and beliefs.