Under the Sky Screen, the morale of the Whitebeard Pirates surged as they declared they would definitely win this time.
The Marines, represented by Sengoku, responded in kind.
However, in the current Sky Screen video, the Whitebeard Pirates were at a disadvantage.
Their three main fighters Whitebeard, Marco the Phoenix, and Diamond Jozu had all fallen into danger one after another.
At this moment, the camera shifted back to Luffy.
〖Luffy had collapsed on the ground, unable to stand again. He grabbed Ivankov's hand and spoke tremblingly.
"Please... Iva-chan... inject me... with another dose... of that thing... This is... the request of my life."
Hearing Luffy's words, Ivankov was incredulous.
"Another dose of Energy Hormones? Are you joking, Straw Hat Boy?
This is too reckless! From Impel Down to here, you've already been through numerous battles.
Plus, the poison from Magellan hasn't been cleared from your system the toxins have already brought you to death's door.
Your body has long been overloaded! And Energy Hormones are just emergency treatment; they can't heal you! If you keep choosing to numb your body like this, you'll definitely die!"
Ivankov pleaded repeatedly, but Luffy wouldn't listen, insisting firmly:
"As long... as long as I can keep fighting... as long as I can save Ace... it's fine if I die. Please, Iva-chan... let me fight. If I collapse here now and miss the chance to save Ace... I'll wish I were dead anyway. Please, Iva-chan... give me the power to fight!"
Luffy's earnest pleas made it impossible for Ivankov to refuse. Finally, he sighed and agreed to Luffy's request.
"You idiot... if you die here, I won't be able to face Dragon. Ah, whatever, do as you please."
As he spoke, Ivankov injected another dose of Energy Hormones into Luffy. The next second, he instantly regained his vitality.〗
[Pirate 1: What incredible vitality! Straw Hat has recovered again!]
[Pirate 2: It must be that Okama King's ability. Back in Impel Down, Straw Hat seemed to get an injection too and recovered immediately. I wonder what exactly these Energy Hormones are?]
[Pirate 3: But according to that Okama King, the Energy Hormones just make Straw Hat forget his body's exhaustion—they don't actually heal him. Once the hormones wear off, Straw Hat could really die!]
[Civilian 1: To fight so desperately for his brother... it's so touching. You rarely see such feelings among pirates.]
[Civilian 2: After all, Straw Hat isn't like ordinary pirates. Didn't he directly challenge the World Government for that Nico Robin before?]
[Civilian 3: True. Sometimes Straw Hat's actions really don't seem like a pirate's—more like an adventurer's.]
On the Sky Screen, intense discussions erupted because of Luffy's recovery. Meanwhile, the video continued.
〖After administering the injection, Ivankov spoke earnestly to Luffy.
"Straw Hat Boy, remember: if you collapse again, you truly won't return to this world. The Energy Hormones are just deceiving your body; they haven't healed your injuries. You must remember this."
"Don't worry, Iva-chan. I won't collapse again." Luffy looked toward Ace on the execution platform and resolutely began moving forward.
Watching Luffy's figure, Ivankov seemed to understand something and murmured,
"It seems no matter what I say now is useless to you. Then... let me cover for you."
As he spoke, he followed Luffy, advancing toward the execution platform together.
This time, Luffy's charge carried an even more determined momentum.
Even when his former friend Coby appeared before him, Luffy directly punched him away.〗
[Straw Hat Luffy: Ah, Coby, sorry! But as my opponent, I won't hold back!]
[Coby: It's alright, Mr. Luffy! But you've become much stronger!]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Hahahaha, you need to work hard too!]
[Pirate 1: Another Marine that Straw Hat knows?]
[Pirate 2: But this Marine is so weak! Looks so small and skinny—how did he end up on a top-tier battlefield like this?]
[Straw Hat Luffy: Don't underestimate Coby! He'll become very strong in the future! I won't allow you to mock him!]
[Coby: Thank you, Mr. Luffy! I will definitely work hard!]
[Pirate 3: Enough with the sentimental talk! Better focus on the video! Something new seems to be happening on Whitebeard's side!]
As these words faded, the Sky Screen video indeed shifted to show Marco the Phoenix.
〖Although Marco had been hit by Kizaru's laser beams, he had recovered thanks to his phoenix abilities.
Unfortunately, because he was too focused on Whitebeard's situation, he didn't notice Marine Vice Admiral Onigumo suddenly appearing.
Taking advantage of Marco's distraction, Onigumo slapped Seastone handcuffs onto Marco's wrists, restraining his Devil Fruit abilities.
Simultaneously, Kizaru launched another attack.
Suppressed by the Seastone handcuffs, Marco was hit again and collapsed powerlessly to the ground.
On the other side, Diamond Jozu was still frozen.
Making matters worse, the ice block containing him accidentally fell to the ground, and one of his arms shattered completely, beyond repair.
Whitebeard's condition wasn't any better in fact, it was more severe than Marco and Jozu's.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku actually ordered the Marine elites to attack Whitebeard simultaneously.
Seriously injured, Whitebeard had no strength to resist.
Countless fists and slashes landed on Whitebeard; numerous bullets pierced his body.
To make it worse, a cannonball finally exploded right in his face.〗
[Golden Lion Shiki: Gehahahaha, how pathetic, Whitebeard! You've really lost all dignity!]
[Kaido: As an Emperor, to be beaten like this by those low-tier Marines... I think you should retire from the Four Emperors soon, Urororororo!]
[Marco the Phoenix: You bastards! Damn it! If it weren't for the sneak attack, Pops would never have suffered this!]
[Basil Hawkins: According to divination, the Whitebeard Pirates' chance of winning this war is now only 1%.]
[Scratchmen Apoo: is Whitebeard really going to be taken out like this? Dying at the hands of a bunch of trash?]
[Capone Bege: No, it seems not quite yet...]