One Piece: Starting as a Marine Lieutenant, I Slack Off and Get Stronger

"The son of the dragon is truly fearless!" This was Akainu.

"So young, just my type~" That's Yuanzi.

"So this guy really did come after all? As expected of the main...Monkey family~" This was Karl.

Clearly, Luffy's arrival attracted everyone's attention; otherwise, it wouldn't be fair to have such a cool entrance.

Looking at Luffy's serious and resolute expression, Akainu said calmly, "Your persistence is commendable."

Aokiji replied, "However, this stage is still too early for you."

"You can't possibly beat us, Straw Hat Boy."

Ignoring the three admirals before him, Luffy slowly raised his head, looked at Ace on the execution platform, and roared, "Give Ace back to me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Luffy suddenly swung the mast at the three admirals in front of him.

"Rubber Stamp Machine Gun!!!"

......

"His reckless manner is just like his brother's~ Oz, stay there, I need your strength!"

Oz slowly turned his head to look at the white-bearded man behind him: "Dad..."

"Joz, use your trump card!"

"All personnel prepare to charge into the square!!!"

Although their team is short of many people, as long as their father is there, they are not afraid of anything!

Rescue Ace today!

Below the execution platform, Luffy unleashed a barrage of attacks on the three admirals with the ferocity of a tiger, but upon seeing the damage... well, they were immune.

"Second gear!"

huh~

Confronting the three admirals head-on was just a pretext; Luffy's true purpose has always been to rescue Ace.

Yuanzi pouted: "Uh-huh~ Trying to be clever!"

Biu~ The ape vanished from its spot in an instant, reappearing in front of Luffy: "Too slow~"

The monkey's golden right foot slammed into Luffy's face.

"Ugh! Ah!"

Luffy let out a scream and then disappeared.

On the execution platform, Zhan Guo calmly said, "Begin the execution."

"Yes!"

The two executioners beside Ace raised their long swords above their heads.

"start!"

Whoosh! The long sword sliced ​​through the air, about to strike Ace's head.

Whitebeard shouted in shock, "Ace!!!"

"Ace!!!"

"Ace!!"

Listen to Ace's voice...

At this moment, Ace slowly closed his eyes, lowered his head, and prepared to face his fate.

"Ok?"

Carl turned his head and saw that Crocodile had arrived at the execution platform at some point, preparing to save Ace.

shuh~

A dazzling flash of light streaked across the sky, and the Sand Crocodile's Desert Vajra Blade, which had just appeared, crumbled into a pile of sand...

Gululu~

Ace's head rolled to the ground...

Thus, Luffy's brother, Garp's... (The text abruptly ends here, likely due to an incomplete translation or source material.)

The execution was successful.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye. It wasn't until Ace's bloodied head rolled to the ground that everyone realized what was happening.

"Ace!!!" *N

Sengoku quickly realized what was happening and shouted into the Den Den Mushi, "Fire Fist Ace's execution is successful! All crew, listen to my command: Annihilate the entire Whitebeard Pirates!"

"Oooooooo!!!"

With Fire Fist Ace dead, the Marines' morale soared, and they sharpened their swords, eyeing the pirates with hostility.

But the Whitebeard Pirates looked ashen-faced; after all that effort, they still couldn't save Ace...

Whitebeard covered his face, took a deep breath, and shouted, "All members of the Whitebeard Pirates, listen to my command! Retreat!"

"Dad!!! Ace was taken in by the Navy..."

"Yeah! How can we just leave like this! Let's go fight the Navy! Avenge Ace!"

Whitebeard shook his head and looked lovingly at his sons: "No need. Since we can't save Ace, let's not make any more pointless sacrifices."

"Let's go!"

Marco's pupils contracted: "Us? Dad! What about you! Aren't you coming with us?"

"Gurarara~ Silly boy, of course I'm staying behind to cover your retreat! Otherwise, the Navy wouldn't let you escape so easily!"

"Let's go!"

"No!!! Dad! We'll fight alongside you! We're family, aren't we?"

bang~

Whitebeard suddenly slammed the Murakumogiri into the ice.

"Don't you even obey the captain's orders???"

Chapter 281 Making a Settlement

On the other side, Luffy, who had just been kicked away by Kizaru, struggled to get up and rubbed the redness and swelling on his face.

"Damn it! Ace, I...uh...Ace, Ace?"

Looking at the headless Ace lying in a pool of blood on the execution platform, Luffy couldn't help but swallow hard. What had he just missed...?

Why did Ace suddenly...?

Waaaaaah~

Tears streamed down Luffy's face, forming two jets of water. Years ago, he lost Sabo, and now he has lost Ace.

Of the three sworn brothers, he was now the only one left.

Didn't we promise to sail the seas together? Didn't we promise to witness him achieve his dream?

Jinbe and Ivankov rushed over and, seeing the lost Ace and the wailing Luffy, sighed in unison.

"Luffy boy... please accept my condolences..."

Jinbe reached out his hand, wanting to comfort Luffy, but didn't know what to say.

bang~

"Don't you even obey the captain's orders???"

Whitebeard looked solemnly at his sons, his wounded chest heaving.

"This is the captain's final order. You and I will part ways here. Everyone must survive and return safely to the New World!"

"Dad! Are you planning to die here?"

bang~

Whitebeard slammed his left foot onto the ice, raised his left hand high, his arm muscles bulging.

"I am a remnant of the old era; the new era has no ship that can carry me!"

*Pfft* Whitebeard swung his left fist, which radiated a white aura.

Kakakaka~

A powerful earthquake struck.

"What the hell is this!"

"The earth is trembling! Aaaaaaah!"

"Help me, Lieutenant General Karl!!!"

The entire Marine Headquarters trembled under Whitebeard's power. The Marines in the plaza were in a panic, and the encirclement wall that had blocked Whitebeard's way instantly turned into a pile of scrap metal, revealing a road leading directly to the execution platform. However, the dust generated by the powerful earthquake obscured the view.