Marine Black Technology

"It's always comfortable working with you. I just need to shine light, and I don't even have to fight personally."

As the golden light faded, Borsalino returned to his normal form, smiling as he spoke to Jon.

Although constantly emitting light was also a form of ability usage, it was effortless compared to engaging in actual combat. For Borsalino, this was an easy and enjoyable task.

Jon, on the other hand, had expended a significant amount of energy. This was his first time using Tree World Birth on such a large scale, covering half of Marineford, which drained a massive amount of stamina.

Moreover, growing a single 100-meter-tall giant tree might seem small compared to the entire forest, but the energy it consumed was enormous.

Since he didn't have to fight directly, Jon didn't absorb surrounding plant energy to recover. Instead, he followed Borsalino back to the inner walls of the Marine base.

"Jon, you're incredible!"

Pebbington gave Jon a thumbs-up, repeatedly praising him. This was the first time he had witnessed Jon unleash such a terrifying power, practically covering half of Marineford in an instant. Not many people in the world could achieve such a feat.

Even Fleet Admiral Kong looked at Jon with satisfaction. The massive tree defense had minimized the base's damage, making this a significant achievement.

"So, this is the Jon you keep talking about?" Kong turned to Tsuru, his expression filled with appreciation. "Impressive indeed."

Of course, this wasn't the first time Kong had seen Jon. However, he had always considered him just a logistic asset for food production. Today, he finally recognized Jon's true strength.

Tsuru simply smiled. She had long understood Jon's potential. That's why she had personally asked him to act, seizing this perfect opportunity to display his abilities.

Many Marine officers standing on the walls now looked at Jon with newfound respect.

Though Jon had shown his powers before, today was different—his ability to cover half the base in dense, interwoven trees was beyond imagination.

Sengoku & Garp vs. Golden Lion, Shiki

With Jon's help, Sengoku and Garp had been launched onto the floating islands, allowing them to pursue Golden Lion, Shiki across the battlefield.

The fight dragged on for several hours, but in the end, Sengoku and Garp's superior combat skills secured their victory.

Golden Lion—one of the three great legendary pirates of the previous era—had spent decades evading Marine capture, yet today, he was defeated at Marineford itself.

Jon had watched the battle from beginning to end.

This was on a completely different level from any fight he had previously witnessed.

All three fighters—Sengoku, Garp, and Shiki—were masters of both physical combat and Haki, pushing each other to their absolute limits.

Jon was particularly fascinated by the clash of Conqueror's Haki. Though normally a purely psychological force, in the hands of these legends, it had taken on a tangible and devastating power, tearing through the sky with streaks of lightning.

A Major Marine Victory

In the original timeline, Shiki's attack on Marineford resulted in massive destruction. However, thanks to Jon's intervention, the damage was greatly reduced.

Some areas still suffered significant damage, but it was nowhere near as catastrophic as it could have been.

Regardless, today was a historic day for the Marines.

The Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, had just surrendered, and now Golden Lion, Shiki—another of the three legendary pirates—had been captured.

Two major figures removed in quick succession—a monumental victory for the Marines.

Once the battle ended, the Marines immediately began clearing the battlefield.

Jon also reabsorbed the energy from the massive forest he had created, allowing the trees to wither into piles of waste material for easy disposal.

However, as he prepared to remove the 100-meter tree, he was unexpectedly stopped by Kong.

"Leave it," Kong ordered. "This tree has great potential… perhaps it can become a landmark for Marineford."

Jon was taken aback, but soon understood Kong's reasoning.

A 100-meter-tall tree, if properly integrated into the base, could serve as an observation post, a training ground, or even a symbol of Marine power.

Kong was a tactical genius, always seeing possibilities others overlooked.

News Spreads Across the World

Shiki's invasion of Marineford quickly became headline news, spreading across the seas like wildfire.

After all, Shiki was not just any pirate—he was a legendary figure of the New World.

His failure and capture shocked the entire underworld.

However, despite the significance of this event, the world's attention remained fixated on Roger's upcoming public execution.

In comparison, Shiki's defeat was overshadowed by the news of the Pirate King's demise.

Shiki's Final Demand

Locked away in Marineford's high-security prison, Shiki continued to rage and shout every single day.

"I want to see Roger! Take me to him!"

Despite his defeat, Shiki's will remained unbroken.

His roars of fury echoed through the prison halls, irritating the Marine guards.

Eventually, Kong made a decisive decision—Shiki would be transferred to Impel Down.

Jon & Borsalino Assigned to Escort Shiki

"What? I'm responsible for escorting Shiki to Impel Down?"

Jon was stunned when he received his new orders.

Tsuru nodded. "Not just you—Borsalino will be going with you. The two of you will escort Golden Lion, Shiki to Impel Down."

It made perfect sense.

Jon and Borsalino had already demonstrated perfect teamwork against Shiki.

Their abilities complemented each other, making them the ideal duo for this high-risk escort mission.

"Shiki isn't like normal pirates," Tsuru warned. "Even though he's been captured, we can't afford to take any risks. Do not let your guard down."

"Understood," Jon nodded.

Then, Tsuru added, "Also… Roger's public execution is coming soon. Do you want to be there?"

Jon's eyes lit up immediately.

"Of course! I wouldn't miss it for the world!"

Witnessing Gol D. Roger's execution—one of history's most iconic moments—was an opportunity he refused to pass up.

Tsuru smiled. "Alright. I'll make sure you're assigned to the escort team."

Marine Science Breakthrough: Seastone Warships

A few days later, the escort mission to Impel Down began.

Jon and Borsalino boarded the Marine warship, where Shiki was locked in a massive steel cage, carried by over a dozen Marine guards.

However, as Jon stepped onto the deck, he immediately noticed something unusual.

"This ship… it's different."

After a closer look, Jon's eyes widened in shock.

The entire hull's underside was made of Seastone!

"Wait… did they already develop Seastone Warships?"

Jon had considered proposing this idea before, but it seemed the Marines had already made the breakthrough.

"Looks like the World Government's technological advancements are faster than I expected…"

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