Because of Hannyabal's actions, the civilians' opinion of the Marines began to shift slightly.
However, it wasn't enough to counteract the impact of witnessing Akainu authorize the Buster Call, let alone Spandam's subsequent actions.
[Civilian 1: Even though Hannyabal is doing well now, he's completely outmatched by Straw Hat.]
[Civilian 2: Right! And even if he says he wants to protect civilians, wasn't it the Marines who authorized the Buster Call, disregarding civilian lives?]
[Civilian 3: Sigh... I guess it means neither pirates nor Marines really care about us civilians.]
[Marine 1: What are you talking about? Haven't we Marines fought all this time precisely to protect you civilians?]
[Marine 2: Yes! And I believe Admiral Akainu must have had a reason for doing that!]
[Pirate 1: What reason could there be? You Marines are just lapdogs of the World Government!]
[Marine 3: What did you say?!]
[Pirate 2: Isn't he just stating facts? You Marines can't deny it.]
[Marine 4: You!]
Suddenly, numerous Marines and pirates on the sky screen began arguing, and the conflict spread wider.
Marine Headquarters, Marineford
Sengoku watched the chaotic arguments on the sky screen and looked headache-inducingly at Sakazuki.
"Ah, Sakazuki, I told you you were too impulsive. That Buster Call left a hidden danger. Before the sky screen, it was manageable. But now the sky screen has exposed everything, and the Marines' credibility is getting worse and worse."
Sakazuki snorted coldly, unconcerned. "Some sacrifices are necessary to eliminate those who shouldn't exist."
Seeing Sakazuki showed no remorse, Sengoku felt his headache intensify.
He turned his gaze elsewhere, and Garp came into view.
"What sin did I commit to be stuck with you and Garp? I think I should just consider retiring."
Sengoku felt utterly defeated inside.
Neither Sakazuki nor Garp was easy to handle.
Finally, he decided to ignore it and focus on the sky screen video.
〖Hannyabal charged at Luffy.
But just then, the guards behind him were attacked.
"You should just shut up. Things like justice and evil? You could search the entire world and never find an answer."
Accompanied by a mocking voice, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach led several people and suddenly burst in.
He stepped on Hannyabal, while the guards he had previously "swallowed" suddenly reappeared, all unconscious and collapsed on the ground.
"Teach! Why are you here?!"
Seeing Blackbeard appear before him, Jinbe asked somewhat agitatedly.
Blackbeard just laughed dismissively. "Hahaha, Jinbe, you're here too. Put your fists away for now. I don't want to fight you right now."
"So... you're Blackbeard?"
Luffy, hearing their conversation, looked angrily at Blackbeard, fists clenched as if he was about to attack any second.
"Oh, Straw Hat kid, long time no see. How have you been since we last parted? Though I never imagined you'd be Ace's brother! What, here to save Ace? Then you can't afford to dawdle here. Your big brother is about to be publicly executed, you know? Hahahahaha!"
Blackbeard laughed unrestrainedly. Luffy gritted his teeth, wishing he could punch him in the face.
But Blackbeard seemed not to care at all and continued talking glibly.
(T/N: Glibly means (of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow)
"Eh? Who's that? Isn't that the former Warlord Crocodile? Weren't you Straw Hat kid's enemy? You're actually working with him now?
But speaking of which, I should thank you, Straw Hat kid. It was because of your help that this guy lost his Warlord position, giving me the chance to seize it.
Though originally, I planned to use you as my stepping stone. After all, taking your head was the most effective way for me to get the Warlord position.
But fate often works like that. The more you want something, the less you achieve it.
I never expected that Ace, who's been chasing to kill me ever since I committed a great wrong on Whitebeard's ship, would be your brother.
If he found out I tried to kill his little brother, I'd truly have no way out. So I had to change my target.
When you visit Ace's grave later, be sure to thank him properly. After all, if it weren't for him, the one dead would be you, Straw Hat kid. It was your brother, Fire Fist Ace, who protected you."
Blackbeard laughed heartily, as if mocking the brotherly bond between Luffy and Ace.
Luffy finally couldn't listen anymore. He said coldly to Blackbeard, "Then... let's try it."
Saying this, he charged forward directly. "Gomu Gomu no Jet Pistol!"
Countless fists struck Blackbeard squarely. Caught off guard, Blackbeard was hit directly and sent flying, crashing to the ground.〗
[Marco the Phoenix: Teach! I never expected you to appear in Impel Down too! You already harmed Ace! What else do you want to do to Ace's brother now?!]
[Diamond Jozu: If you dare lay a hand on Ace's brother, we will make you die a miserable death!]
[Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach: Zehahahaha! That's too bad! I've already made a move on him! What should I do now?]
[Pirate 1: So the person shown briefly earlier was indeed Blackbeard. But as a Warlord, why is he at Impel Down instead of the Summit War? What is he there for?]
[Pirate 2: Who knows? But I only know one thing: as pirates, how could we willingly help the Marines? Whatever Blackbeard is doing at Impel Down, I'm sure it's nothing good.]
[Marine 1: Strange. Didn't Warden Magellan seal the door to Level 2? How did this Blackbeard appear? How could he pass through safely without being harmed by Warden Magellan's poison?]
[Pirate 3: But speaking of which, no wonder Blackbeard became a Warlord. His Devil Fruit power is quite strong.]
[Pirate 4: It's truly powerful. Straw Hat kid is in trouble now. I wonder how he escaped this time. But ever since entering Impel Down, Straw Hat kid has been fighting continuously for so long. Can his body really hold up?]
[Pirate 5: With that Queen's Energy Hormone, he should be able to hold on. But the damage to Straw Hat kid must be significant. I hope he can persevere.]