The pirates sat and forgot, and they really believed the nine truths and one lie.

Even dozens of nautical miles away in Marineford, the devastating energy aftershocks of the Kamehameha were clearly felt, a terrifying vibration originating from the very source of power.

The ground beneath my feet trembled slightly, and irregular ripples spread across the sea, as if a colossal beast slumbering in the earth's core had been disturbed by that earth-shattering blow.

A few minutes later, the naval scouts remaining in the Sabaody Archipelago relayed the situation to Fleet Admiral Sengoku through an emergency Den Den Mushi (snail phone).

"what?!"

Even a seasoned naval admiral like him couldn't help but show an expression of disbelief on his face.

He looked up at the faint white streak that could be seen even from the city walls on the distant horizon. "Was that white light that pierced the sky and hurtled towards the Red Line Luffy's doing?"

The confirmation from within the navy shattered Sengoku's last shred of hope, and he frowned deeply, his fists clenching unconsciously.

Anyone with a good understanding of Qi could probably sense how turbulent and terrifying a pure wave of Qi was hidden beneath the dazzling white light.

The attack, which is made by compressing the ki to that extent, is not an addition of any other elements and is not a Devil Fruit ability.

How did Luffy manage to do that?!

Fortunately, Luffy, the grandson, only punched his grandfather away and didn't use that terrifying energy on his grandfather Garp.

Otherwise, with Garp's mortal body, he would probably be seriously injured upon contact with that energy wave, or even perish on the spot.

Thinking of this, an indescribable rage surged within Sengoku.

"How old is Luffy?"

Sengoku practically spat out those words through gritted teeth, "I remember he was still a minor, wasn't he?"

"How could he grow into such a huge problem!" He almost ground his teeth to powder, cursing Garp countless times in his mind.

It's all that guy's fault; his ability to raise the next generation is practically nonexistent!

Garp's outstanding son became the leader of the Revolutionary Army, the number one enemy of the World Government and the Navy.

Now, the grandson he raised from childhood has become an unmanageable pirate who threatens the foundation of the Navy.

Garp, you are indeed a hero of the Navy, but the two descendants you raised have been constantly opposing the Navy.

You should have never had a child in the first place, so you wouldn't have caused so much trouble for the navy!

Standing beside Sengoku, Lucy's usually cold and beautiful face now showed a rare hint of undisguised shock.

The Nika Fruit is actually that powerful?

The Sun God, as described by outsiders, is seen by the Black Order as no different from other Devil Fruits—a demon that must be dealt with.

Even "Nika" was no exception, but this level of power had completely exceeded her previous estimates.

"It seems the Order really needs to adjust its strategy towards Nika in time," Lucy muttered to herself, her eyes flashing with a cold light. "He has grown to a point where he cannot be ignored."

She knew that if any other exorcist were to face Luffy in his current state, they would likely have little chance of winning.

But what if she did it herself?

If the twelve Zodiac Gates, with their distinct personalities and abilities, were simultaneously unleashed to launch a joint attack on Nika, they might actually put up a fight.

Just then, after Luffy unleashed a Kamehameha to defeat Im and achieve victory, he let out a heart-wrenching shout—"Ace, I'm coming to save you!"

It also traveled faintly from the distant Sabaody Archipelago, carried by the sea breeze, to Marineford.

Although the sound was very faint, it was like a thunderclap to some people.

Ace, kneeling on the execution platform, suddenly shuddered!

He raised his head, ignoring the cold chains around his neck, and stared intently in the direction of the Sabaody Archipelago. Tears welled up uncontrollably in his eyes again, blurring his vision.

"Luffy……"

He really didn't want Luffy to participate in this war anymore. Marineford was too dangerous now, with monster-like strongmen fighting everywhere.

He would rather face death alone than see his brother in danger while trying to save him.

"Luffy, I just hope you're doing well..." Ace lowered his head, his voice choked with emotion, filled with helplessness and sorrow.

He turned his head and looked towards the vicinity of the execution platform.

There, Sabo was engaged in fierce close combat with Rengoku Kyojuro, who was wielding a flame-bladed sword.

Even with the energy boost from the Lamp Ring, Sabo didn't gain much advantage against a swordsman who was proficient in breathing techniques and had sharp swordsmanship.

Without the blessing of the Lantern Ring, Kyojuro Rengoku would probably have already chopped Ace's sworn brother into mincemeat.

On the other side of the battlefield, the smug and cunning smile that had been plastered on Blackbeard Teach's fat face vanished completely.

That immense, suffocating aura that pierced the sky, coupled with a faint, barely audible roar of resentment several minutes later…

Even without intelligence sources, Blackbeard could probably guess that such incredible power was most likely unleashed by "Nika".

Other pirates wouldn't have this ability.

"It's all that damned Kizaru's fault!"

Blackbeard gritted his teeth, "If we had killed him on Drum Island, none of this would have happened!"

He glared at the sleazy general in the yellow striped suit standing on the battlefield from afar, his eyes filled with resentment.

It was this admiral who came to the rescue of Drum Island and put on a show for Luffy and his brother. If he had arrived any later, the Straw Hat Pirates, who had not yet grown up, would have been stuck on Drum Island forever.

Feeling Blackbeard's malicious gaze, Kizaru smirked. Seeing the fat face glaring at him, he glared back without backing down, thinking that Teach was acting strangely, suddenly looking for hatred on him.

As for Edward Newgate, he also guessed that the earth-shattering attack just now was Luffy's doing.

His weathered eyes gazed toward the Sabaody Archipelago, a complex light flashing within them.

I never expected that Ace, my sworn brother, would unleash such powerful energy.

If Whitebeard knew the whole story, and knew that the attack had directly knocked away the Celestial Dragon God Im, as a survivor and witness to the God Valley Incident, he would have been even more shocked.

After all, the Rocks Pirates once joined forces to besiege Im, and even Roger and Garp joined the battle.

What Rocks couldn't do, Luffy, a rookie pirate who's not even twenty years old, actually accomplished.

This can no longer be described as a miracle; it's simply a divine intervention.

At that moment, Admiral Sakazuki Akainu was also staring intently at the Sabaody Archipelago.

He saw thick white steam rising from there, nearly a thousand meters high, and the towering white skeletal giant gradually disappearing.

This means that the battle in the Sabaody Archipelago has come to an end.

Regardless of which side wins, the Marineford War is still ongoing.