Chapter 19 : This era is called Whitebeard!

A surreal sense of absurdity gripped everyone's hearts as they witnessed a scene defying all logic. The sight before them went against all common sense.

This was a man who should have met his demise!

Why did he not fall?

How could he continue to fight?

It was beyond comprehension!

"Is his strength solely fueled by his belief?" Aizen marveled at this moment. It was the first time he had witnessed belief wield such immense power.

In the realm of the Hokage, Jiraiya smiled and remarked, "This is the essence of humanity."

In the One Piece world, Sengoku couldn't help but be moved.

Even though he was a staunch advocate of justice, he had to admit that this was a formidable adversary deserving of respect.

[Scene continues]

[The battlefield showed the marines relentlessly attacking Whitebeard, to no avail.]

[However, this man remained standing, enduring blow after blow.]

[One man leading, an army following behind!]

[None could break through Whitebeard's defenses!]

Yet, some were puzzled.

For instance, in the world of pirates, many marines couldn't fathom why Kizaru, Aokiji, and Sengoku refrained from joining forces to defeat Whitebeard. Instead, they left it to the soldiers below.

The Celestial Dragons were even more furious, demanding Sengoku's removal as Marshal in favor of Akainu.

[At this juncture, the Blackbeard Pirates emerged!]

[Simultaneously, it was evident that several criminals from the sixth level of Impel Down had joined Blackbeard's ranks.]

[These were vile individuals capable of unthinkable deeds.]

[Whitebeard's eyes brimmed with fury; the person before him was the source of all the turmoil that day.]

[Without Teach, none of this would have unfolded.]

[Meanwhile, Blackbeard gazed at Whitebeard, who resembled a flickering candle, and chuckled with greed.]

["Teach!"]

[Whitebeard bellowed in anger and swung his left fist once more.]

[Activating the Quake-Quake Fruit power, the air shattered, sending a torrent of energy hurtling through the marines, crashing into the Blackbeard Pirates.]

[Yet, the dust settled, revealing the Blackbeard Pirates unscathed.]

[Whitebeard panted heavily, blood oozing from the gaping hole in his chest.]

Simultaneously, the collective voice of all echoed in their minds.

Is this finally his limit?

Nonetheless, the resilience he displayed was staggering and commendable.

[In that moment, a substance akin to black flames erupted from Teach's extremities, spreading rapidly.]

[Concurrently, a swirling black tornado enveloped Teach. Transparent waves surged from within, covering everything in black before retracting to the center.]

[As the cyclone dispersed, Teach confidently emerged.]

["Dark Vortex!"]

[Suddenly, the objects cloaked in darkness began to sink.]

[Whitebeard, naturally, did not remain idle. He summoned a burst of white light from his hand, hurtling it towards Teach.]

[Yet, at that very instant, Teach advanced, absorbing the full brunt of the earthquake's force with his dark fruit ability.]

"Is this the true power of the Dark Fruit? All these years, has he been concealing his strength?" Whitebeard's gaze turned icy.

Meanwhile, the pirate world pondered strategies to counter it's abilities.

At the very least, they considered means of defense or escape.

On a remote island, Teach's expression darkened.

This video not only unveiled the extent of his Dark Fruit's abilities, but the events shown were unlikely to come to fruition. His grand plan had unravelled entirely.

The suspense hung in the air.

Just as everyone thought Whitebeard was reaching his limits, an unexpected turn unfolded.

[Whitebeard relinquishing his fruit's power, overpowering Teach solely with the supreme sword Murakumogiri.]

[In a matter of moments, he triumphed over his adversary.]

[Teach, now lying on the ground, revealed his villainous face, begging for mercy through tears.]

[Whitebeard seized Teach's throat, triggering the Quake-Quake Fruit power once again.]

[The ground trembled, hurling Teach along with debris into the air.]

[Teach, however, survived the impact but sustained grave injuries upon landing.]

In Bleach world, Aizen sighed.

The same sentiment was echoed by Madara in the Pure Land.

Many formidable figures recognized that this man was finally running on fumes; otherwise, Blackbeard could never have survived the last assault.

[Whitebeard's body quivered slightly.]

[Pirates worldwide comprehended the reason why.]

[The weight of age, agony, and the countless wounds sustained in this war.]

[Yet, within seconds, Whitebeard's body exuded intense steam, his skin reddening.]

[Against all odds, he pressed on.]

[Whitebeard propelled his battered form, clutching Murakumogiri tightly, resolutely moving forward.]

[In Teach's eyes, Whitebeard resembled a demon king emerging from hell, every step a menace.]

[With each stride, Teach's heart sank deeper, his fear intensifying.]

[Whitebeard delivered a mighty blow.]

["You monster~"]

[Trembling, Teach shouted and drew the pistol at his waist, firing wildly.]

[The punch halted just inches from Teach's terror-stricken eyes, the earlier bullet serving as the proverbial straw.]

[Whitebeard coughed blood, yet he did not waver.]

[Observing this, Teach laughed hysterically, joined by the rest of the Blackbeard Pirates closing in with malicious grins.]

[Previously, they had refrained from firing, but now, they reveled in their newfound boldness.]

[Blades, fists, guns - a cacophony of attacks.]

[For a moment, the Whitebeard Pirates could only witness the scene through bullet-riddled cloaks and splattered blood.]

[Despite the marks and stains, Whitebeard stood firm.]

[After the onslaught ceased, Teach realized in horror that Whitebeard still lived.]

[However, he quickly realized that Whitebeard was on the brink of death.]

[Whitebeard grappled with his memories.]

[He recalled his moments with Roger beneath the cherry blossom tree.]

[Recollections of his refusal to journey to Raftel resurfaced.]

[He remembered Roger's words - the will of the D.]

[The scene shifted to the present, with Whitebeard declaring:]

["One day, someone will inherit Roger and Ace's will."]

["Sengoku, the catastrophic war you feared, involving the entire world, will inevitably transpire in the future."]

["Though I lack interest, the discovery of that treasure will upend the world."]

[At this, Whitebeard laughed akin to Roger before his demise.]

[He concluded with words that incensed Sengoku:]

["One Piece!"]

["It do exist!"]

[Whether witnessed live or through broadcasts.]

[The shock reverberated through everyone.]

Simultaneously, countless individuals across the pirate world were left in disbelief.

One Piece was indeed real!

Within the Naval Headquarters, Sengoku seethed.

He knew it was over.

Chaos was bound to engulf the world once more.

[End here...]

[Whitebeard's life flashed before him - from solitude to a family of countless members.]

[The images were enthralling.]

[A splendid journey.]

[Arigato...]

[Farewell, my sons.]

[Following the earth-shattering roar, the mighty Whitebeard, Edward Newgate, met his end standing tall.]

[In this pivotal moment, words began to etch themselves onto the screen...]

[Throughout the tumultuous battle, Edward Newgate endured 267 stabs, withstood 152 gunshots, and braved 46 cannon shells.]

[Yet, his stance never wavered, his posture unwaveringly dignified.]

[As the wind billowed, his cloak fluttered to the ground, revealing Whitebeard's immaculate back—proof that he always confronted his adversaries, with no hint of retreat.]

[In essence, his life as a pirate bore no stain of cowardice or flight.]

[Ultimately, the imposing skull emblem on Whitebeard's broad back grew larger, its details becoming immaculately clear.]

[The scene freezes here, transitioning to the final epilogue.]

[This era... known by the name of Whitebeard! ! !]

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