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[7. The Summit War – This Era Belongs to Whitebeard]
Main Characters:
Whitebeard (Edward Newgate)
Monkey D. Luffy
Portgas D. Ace
Akainu (Sakazuki)
Kizaru (Borsalino)
Aokiji (Kuzan)
Sengoku
Garp
Red-Haired Shanks
One Piece World
Whitebeard—one of the Four Emperors—was hailed as the Strongest Man in the World, the very symbol of an era.
Straw Hat Luffy, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, was one of the so-called "Supernovas," a rising star destined to become the Pirate King.
Fire Fist Ace, commander of Whitebeard's second division, Luffy's brother, and son of the Pirate King himself—he would be at the very center of the upcoming battle at Marineford.
Standing against them were the Navy's strongest forces: the three Admirals, the very pillars of Marine power.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the strategist, who would never allow the Navy's honor to be trampled.
Hero of the Marines, Garp the Fist—Luffy and Ace's grandfather—forced into what might be the most heartbreaking battle of his life.
And then there was Red-Haired Shanks, another of the Four Emperors, captain of the Red-Haired Pirates, once a crewmate on the Pirate King's own ship. His presence alone could tip the scales, and in the end, his reputation—the "face" that carried weight across the seas—would prove its worth.
The Summit War was both the end of one era and the birth of another.
The strongest pirate in the world colliding head-on with the Navy's might!
Marine "Justice" itself put to the test—embodied by Sakazuki, the red-hot admiral known as Akainu.
On the screen appeared a massive man, draped in a cloak, gripping a giant bisento. His crescent-shaped mustache marked him unmistakably as Whitebeard.
Facing him, behind Sengoku, stood the Navy's supreme fighting force: the three Admirals.
The scene shifted—to the execution platform. A young man knelt there, the Whitebeard insignia tattooed on his back, red beads around his neck, freckles across his determined face. He was the key to this war—Fire Fist Ace.
Straw Hat Pirates
"Ace!!!"
Luffy's eyes burned with fury. "The Navy took Ace? I'm gonna save him!"
"Luffy, calm down!" his crewmates urged. "That was just a glimpse of the future. If we want to deal with what's coming, the only thing we can do is get stronger!"
Luffy clenched his fists, then finally steadied himself. "The Straw Hats and the Navy—we're enemies now. No going back."
Behind him, his crew stood firm, ready to follow him no matter what.
Navy Headquarters
"What? In the future, the Whitebeard Pirates dare to attack Marineford itself?!"
"Unforgivable! We can't let this disgrace happen. Has Whitebeard lost his mind?!"
Sengoku slammed his hand on the desk, his anger boiling over.
Garp's fists tightened, his teeth grinding. So it couldn't be hidden after all…
"Ace, captured… and Whitebeard leading an assault because of it. Sengoku will never allow pirates to be this brazen," an officer muttered.
"Future me… how did I deal with this?" Sengoku thought grimly. The nightmare I feared has come to pass.
Akainu shot to his feet. "Whitebeard! You dare treat Navy Headquarters like your own backyard? If you come, you'll pay the price!"
Kizaru only squinted at the screen with his usual lazy drawl. "What a mess the future's turning into… Whitebeard, you've got guts."
Aokiji said nothing, only watching silently.
Whitebeard Pirates
"Ace, captured?!"
The division commanders laughed it off, clearly not taking the vision too seriously.
Ace himself looked shaken. "Old man… you'd actually attack Navy Headquarters for me in the future?"
Whitebeard let out a booming laugh. "Of course! Whoever lays a hand on my son pays the price!"
"As for the Navy—never feared them, not once."
The crew erupted in cheers, while in the shadows, Blackbeard's grin stretched dark and sinister.
Red-Haired Pirates
Red-Haired Shanks sat quietly, his expression grave. "Luffy's brother, huh? Seems the future's heading toward something beyond imagination."
He smirked faintly. "Well then… the Navy owes me a favor."
Naruto World
"Whitebeard? That old guy's the strongest man in the world?" Naruto blinked in surprise at the screen.
Sasuke's jaw tightened. "The strongest man alive… huh. Impressive. But the one destined to surpass everyone—that's me."
Danzo's shadowy gaze narrowed. "Pirates? Even these men earn such titles? And yet my Foundation isn't acknowledged? Strongest man in the world… ridiculous. Even the God of Shinobi, Hashirama, never claimed such arrogance."
In Amegakure, Nagato sat in his wheelchair. "The end of an era? Then I'll end this rotten shinobi world as well, and create a new one. With these eyes, it's my destiny to bring true peace."
Konan stood beside him. "Nagato, I'll always support you… but don't forget to take care of your health."
In the shadows, Obito's Sharingan gleamed with eerie light. "A world with Rin in it—that's the world I'll create. No one will stop me. Whitebeard… let's see if you truly deserve the title of strongest man alive."
The Third Hokage exhaled heavily. "War again? After the Shinobi Wars, I know too well the cruelty of it. Pirates and Marines… their battle will bring terrible loss. Whitebeard, can you end this war as Hashirama once did? Only then would you truly deserve the title of strongest."
Dragon Ball World
"Pirates and Marines? They call that a war?" Frieza almost laughed aloud. "These people are like frogs at the bottom of a well. My Frieza Force was unstoppable, invincible."
Goku smirked. "Frieza, where is your 'unbeatable' army now? You barely have anyone left."
"You damn monkey—!!" Frieza seethed. "Once this so-called multiverse ranking is done, I'll make you wish you were never born!"
On Earth, Master Roshi stroked his beard with a frown. "Hmph. As the God of Martial Arts, I should've made the rankings too. Even across worlds, I ought to be worth something."
"Too bad. Goku's grown way past me now… I still miss the days when I was the strongest in the world."
In the underworld, Vegeta gave a mocking smirk."A fight like that? I could end it with a single finger. Worthless. Can't believe that even made the rankings."
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The screen slowly lit up, playing back the legendary War of the Summit—the clash between the great pirate Whitebeard and the Navy.
Out at sea, a lone ship cut through the waves. On its deck stood Luffy, separated from his crew, sailing straight for Marineford to save his brother, Fire Fist Ace.
Only three hours remained before Ace's public execution.
Inside Navy Headquarters, Garp slammed his fist onto the desk in front of Sengoku, anger boiling over."Is this really necessary? I can't accept it!"
Sengoku's expression stayed calm and cold."This execution isn't just about punishing one pirate. The impact it will have on the future of the world is far greater than you realize."
"You, Garp, of all people, bear a heavy responsibility in this.""Don't forget it."
Fuming, Garp turned and stormed out.
For this single execution, the Navy had mobilized over 100,000 elite troops and countless warships.
Fifty battleships surrounded the crescent-shaped bay and the island itself. The shoreline bristled with heavy cannons.
From the harbor, one could see the five figures standing at the very front line—men whose strength would decide the course of the war:
The Seven Warlords of the Sea.
The outcome would be decided in three hours.
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