The Conqueror's Haki unleashed by Luffy surprised not only the Marines but also the Whitebeard Pirates in the video.
〖"Was that done by Ace's brother?"
"It's actually the same Conqueror's Haki as Pops and Red-Hair! Unbelievable!"
"Ace's brother... seems destined for great things."
The Whitebeard Pirates members discussed among themselves, but Luffy himself had no idea what had happened.
Although puzzled about why the Marines had suddenly collapsed, he still seized this opportunity to desperately charge toward the execution platform.
Ivankov, who had been following him, asked curiously:
"What you just displayed was Conqueror's Haki, right? Where did you learn this power?"
"What Haki?" Luffy asked, confused.
"Never mind."
Hearing Luffy's counter-question, Ivankov didn't press further.
After all, judging by Luffy's reaction, he probably wouldn't get any answers even if he asked.
So he continued to break through with Luffy.
But because of the Conqueror's Haki Luffy had displayed, the Marines shifted more attention to him.
After all, a pirate possessing Conqueror's Haki was completely different from just being a rookie who had recently set sail.
To the Marines, Luffy's threat level had significantly increased—they needed to eliminate him on this battlefield.
Thus, more and more Marines charged toward Luffy.
Just then, Whitebeard once again demonstrated his tremendous power.
With a single punch, he defeated countless Marines rushing toward Luffy.
"Gurarararara, deploying your full force against a mere brat? You Marines are too cowardly! Don't you want my head anymore?"
As Whitebeard spoke, he continuously threw punches.
His quake-powered fists knocked down all the Marines around him.
Because of this, the Marines who had been charging at Luffy turned their attention back to Whitebeard.
Seizing this opportunity, Ivankov quickly broke through with Luffy.
Seeing this, Whitebeard shouted: "My sons! From now on, provide full cover for Straw Hat Luffy's breakthrough!"〗
[Pirate 1: Why would Whitebeard issue such an order? Has he gone senile?]
[Pirate 2: Is he placing the hope of saving Fire Fist Ace on Straw Hat? Can he really do it?]
[Pirate 3: Even with Conqueror's Haki, Straw Hat is still just a rookie who recently set sail. He can't possibly shoulder such a heavy responsibility!]
[Pirate 4: What a risky idea! What results will Whitebeard's decision bring?]
[Pirate 5: But with his shout, the Marines' attention will probably focus on Straw Hat. Will they launch a full-scale attack on him next?]
No sooner had this pirate's speculation ended than the Marines in the video indeed began surrounding Luffy as predicted.
〖Upon hearing Whitebeard's order, Kizaru immediately commanded:
"Marines! Eliminate Straw Hat immediately!"
Next, Vice Admiral Momonga and Vice Admiral Stainless attacked Luffy together.
But just as Momonga's sword was about to strike Luffy, someone suddenly appeared from the side and blocked his attack—a figure accompanied by a monkey.
"Pleased to meet you, Vice Admiral Momonga."
The newcomer was actually Doma, one of the forty-three pirate captains under the Whitebeard Pirates.
On the other side, the Decalvan Brothers, also under the Whitebeard Pirates, blocked Vice Admiral Stainless's attack.
And blocking Vice Admiral Doberman's attack was Thunder Lord McGuy.
"Vice Admiral Doberman, your opponent is me now."
Simultaneously, more pirate captains arrived by Luffy's side, blocking the Marines' attacks for him.
"Straw Hat! Go for it!"
"Hurry up!"
"Let us lend you a hand!"
"Go save Ace! Since Pops chose to believe in you, we believe in you too!"〗
[Pirate 1: I thought Straw Hat was in danger, but all forty-three pirate captains came to protect him!]
[Pirate 2: They all chose to believe in Straw Hat!]
[Pirate 3: Well, it's not so much that they believe in Straw Hat as they believe in Whitebeard. After all, this is Whitebeard's decision!]
[Pirate 4: Such powerful charisma! Truly worthy of being the world's strongest man!]
[Pirate 5: So next, saving Fire Fist Ace should be easier for Straw Hat, right?]
[Pirate 6: Not necessarily! Keep watching!]
The actions of the forty-three pirate captains under the Whitebeard Pirates sparked another wave of discussion.
Meanwhile, the video continued.
〖Seeing everyone's efforts, Luffy looked puzzled.
"Why are you all..."
Before he could finish, Ivankov encouraged him:
"Straw Hat Boy, see? This is a trial from the world's greatest pirate! Whitebeard has bet everything on you! How unimaginable is this? Do you have the resolve to respond to him?"
Hearing this, though still not fully understanding, Luffy responded with determination.
"I don't get it! I still don't understand what Whitebeard wants to do. But my purpose for coming here has always been only one."
As he spoke, his gaze firmly turned toward the execution platform.
Meanwhile, Whitebeard raised his supreme grade blade again, clearing another wave of Marines around him.
"Go cause some chaos, brat! Earlier, you stopped Ace's execution for me. This time, I choose to believe in you. If you're also a man who carries the Will of D, then show me where this era is headed!"〗
[Civilian 1: What's the Will of D?]
[Civilian 2: Not sure, but it sounds like something very powerful.]
[Pirate 1: Speaking of which, don't both Straw Hat and Fire Fist Ace have that 'D' in their names?]
[Pirate 2: And that Blackbeard seems to have it too! Is it some special mark for powerful people?]
[Pirate 3: There are too many things we don't understand! Looks like only the Sky Screen videos can give us answers.]
[Pirate 4: Look! Straw Hat is facing Hawk Eyes again!]
It turned out that while they were discussing, with cover from other pirates, Luffy had been breaking through effortlessly, advancing rapidly.
But just at this moment, Hawk Eyes—who had nearly killed him before—once again blocked his path.