"The story begins with Buckingham."
"Back then, she lost to Zephyr in the battle at God Valley and missed out on the Hormone Fruit, so she has always held a grudge against Zephyr. Later, somehow, she ended up getting involved with the group of scientists from MADS."
"Afterwards, MADS was wanted by the World Government, and most of the scientists inside, except for Vinsmoke Judge, were recruited by the World Government, including her."
"Perhaps it was for this reason that Buckingham learned about the address of Zephyr's family by chance, and then contacted Ochoku, who had also missed out on the Tremor-Tremor Fruit in the God Valley battle because of Zephyr."
"That's how the past came about twenty years ago, when Ochoku killed Zephyr's entire family, including the child who was only three years old at the time."
"And that is why, twenty years later, Rosen has ascended Beehive Island and wiped out the Ochoku Pirates."
Faced with the eager gazes of his sons, Edward Newgate knew he could no longer keep it a secret.
After all, protecting Buckingham would mean that the Whitebeard Pirates would clash with Rosen in the near future.
At that time.
As members of the Whitebeard Pirates, none of them will be spared; they will all be drawn into this turmoil.
In his view, the people on his ship were not crew members, but his son.
Therefore, everyone has the right to know.
"No wonder Rosen went to Beehive Island, and with such ruthless methods."
"Generally speaking, apart from the Four Emperors, the Marine will choose to imprison any Devil Fruit user rather than kill them."
"Rosen, however, slaughtered every single member of the Ochoku Pirates, from the Four Emperors down to ordinary pirates."
Jozu suddenly realized.
It turns out that Rosen's arrival at the Hive and his one-on-one battle against Ochoku's pirate crew was actually involved in something else behind the scenes.
To avenge my teacher.
They were willing to take down a Yonko pirate crew.
In the cruel world of One Piece, this is also an incredibly romantic scene.
Thinking of this, even though they were enemies, he couldn't help but feel admiration for Rosen.
"So, Dad, you're planning to protect Buckingham!"
At this moment.
Jinbe, who had been sitting cross-legged on the deck and had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.
On the Moby Dick, he was the only one who was not a member of the Whitebeard Pirates and was not Edward Newgate's son, but like everyone else, he also called Edward Newgate "Dad".
For no other reason than...
Because of the world's strongest man, a single sentence ensured the safety of Fishman Island for over a decade.
"good."
"Buckingham may be ruthless, but I cannot be unjust."
"She was, in the end, the only woman I ever loved."
Edward Newgate, though somewhat embarrassed, openly admitted that he had once had a crush on Buckingham.
"Since she's the only woman Dad loves, we must protect her, regardless of right or wrong."
"That's right, we absolutely cannot let Buckingham be killed by Rosen like Ochoku did."
"We are the Whitebeard Pirates."
"If you can't even protect your father's women, then you're not worthy of being Whitebeard's son!"
...
Jozu, Vista, Thatch, and the others exchanged glances and decided to stand with Whitebeard to protect Buckingham.
Regardless of whether Buckingham is right or wrong, siding with one's own people regardless of right or wrong has always been a tradition of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Moreover, they were pirates.
Then it's even more impossible for him to hand over the only woman his father ever loved to a Marine officer.
"Whether it's Roger, Shiki, Kaido, or Big Mom, or even the resurrection of Rocks, I'm not afraid of them in the slightest. Don't even think about taking anything from me. But this time is different."
"You have all witnessed Rosen's strength firsthand. He was able to wipe out the Ochoku Pirates all by himself without taking any damage."
"You could say he was the first and strongest enemy I ever encountered."
Edward Newgate looked around at his many sons, then made a startling statement:
"Even if Sengoku and Garp joined forces, they couldn't defeat him."
"Since I've chosen to protect Buckingham, Rosen will come knocking on our door sooner or later, so it's time for you all to start thinking about yourselves."
"Those who wish to follow me must risk their lives to do so."
"Those who do not wish to follow me should leave now."
Edward Newgate, who has always looked down on the world and could even be considered on par with the Pirate King, has surprisingly decided to dismiss his sons before the great battle.
"Dad!"
How could we possibly abandon you!
"Without you, we wouldn't even exist."
"It was you who gave us a ship, a home, and a father in this cruel world of pirates."
"yes!"
"I can't control what others do, but I, Blamenco, will absolutely not leave!"
"Me too!"
...
Upon hearing that Edward Newgate was telling them to leave, Jozu, Vista, and the others objected.
Whether they were captains of the Whitebeard Pirates or ordinary pirates, they all rushed to swear through gritted teeth that they would live and die with the Whitebeard Pirates.
This is the charisma of Edward Newgate.
Knowing of Rosen's power, they still chose to follow him to the death.
He was completely different from Ochoku.
"you."
Edward Newgate felt a warmth in his heart upon seeing this, and was about to say something when Jinbe interrupted him.
"Say such discouraging things, that's not the style of the world's strongest man."
Jinbe stood up, bypassed Vista, Namur and other captains, and walked straight to Edward Newgate.
"Jinbe, what I just said wasn't just for Vista and the others, it was also for you."
Edward Newgate looked at Jinbe in front of him.
Although he wasn't a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, the fact that the other party called him "Old Man" and that he could freely enter and leave the Whitebeard Pirates' territory was the best proof of that.
He also considered Jinbe as one of his sons.
"Dad."
Please forgive my offense.
If you had to choose how to die, how would you choose to die?
Jinbe made a startling statement.
"Choose a way to die?"
"Is there even a need to ask?"
"Of course I would die for my child."
Edward Newgate looked around, his gaze sweeping over Jozu, Vista, and the others before he grinned.
This moment.
Even the resolute and ambitious Marshall D. Teach couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart.
Not to mention the other Whitebeard crew members.
"To die for one's own child?"
"That's definitely your style, Dad!"
"That's incredibly foolish! I would never do something so stupid!"
Marshall D. Teach turned away, trying not to let anyone see his slight tremor.
"This is the strongest man in the world that I know."
Upon hearing Edward Newgate's words, Jinbe also broke into a hearty smile:
"If I, Jinbe, had to choose a way to die, I would choose to fight alongside Whitebeard."
"Until death do us part."
As soon as Jinbe finished speaking, all the captains of the Whitebeard Pirates showed a resolute and determined expression.
Obviously.
Jinbe's words expressed the feelings of all of them.
As a father, Whitebeard chose to die for his son.
As sons, they chose to fight alongside Whitebeard until their deaths.
"Gulalalalalalal!"
"What a bunch of fools."
"What a bunch of idiots."
A fleeting mist crossed Edward Newgate's eyes, but it vanished instantly, replaced by a haughty, domineering laugh:
"Let's go together then."
"Let's witness the splendor of the strongest Marine in a thousand years together."
Before.
When talking about Rosen, Edward Newgate was hesitant and apprehensive.
It wasn't because he was afraid, but because he worried that his decision to protect Buckingham would implicate his sons. But now he had swept away all those mixed feelings.
He regained his usual bold and domineering demeanor, and his usual arrogance that looked down upon the world.
now.
He had only one thought in his mind.
That is to use the Murakumogiri in his hand to weigh the strength of the strongest Marine.
Let's see if the knife can really break its own body.
Let's see if we can really crush the Four Emperors.
Let's see if it can really crush this great pirate era.
"Dad!"
Upon hearing that familiar laughter once again, everyone—Jinbe, Marco who had just contacted Big Mom, Vista, Jozu, and the others—smiled with delight.
This is the real Whitebeard.
This is their father.
This is the strongest man in the world that they remember.
No matter who his opponent is, Edward Newgate will always be invincible and fearless.
...
POWERSTONE! POWERSTONE! POWERSTONE!! 🔥🔥🔥