Chapter 18

I stuck right behind Whitebeard and got the Den den Mushi fixed on my shoulders. There was a very high possibility that the snail would get in some crossfire and die but if it does succeed, then that was a card that I would be able to use in the far future.

Me: Whitebeard, you do realize they are trying to trap you in the bay area and kill you together right? Why else would have Aokiji given you pirates such a generous foothold?

Whitebeard: humph, good point. Now stay silent while I deal with that giant.

As soon as he said that, John Giant came crashing down on Whitebeard in an attempt to kill the man while he was slightly distracted. Whitebeard being Whitebeard, it naturally failed.

Newgate: You seem to be getting in the way...HEAVEN TO EARTH!!!

As the Strongest Man in the World grabbed the very fabric of the world by the air, I jumped into the air knowing what would happen. The very next second, seemingly the entire world tilted as it was forced onto its side by Whitebeard.

As John Giant and countless others lost their balance, I used Geppo to move right behind John Giant and grabbed his Justice Jacket just in time for Whitebeard to Devil Fruit punch the man right in the stomach.

I felt the life behind me flick off as the vibrations destroyed the Giant’s insides and rupture them apart. That was what killed him but that wasn’t the goal of Whitebeard’s attack. He sent John (and me with it) straight forward like a cannon. Headed straight for the scaffold where Ace was chained.

It was a crazy fast speed...even for me, but I managed to hide my senses just in time as I didn’t want any of the Admirals to sense me hidden under the jacket of the dead giant. I sensed right outside the think layer of cloth as 3 monsters of this world gathered their armament haki...

Thankfully, it wasn’t the advanced form and nor were they expecting any form of surprise. Right before contact, I ripped through the clothing of the giant, whipped out my blade, used soru...

*slice* *drip* *drip*

Me: Che...I was aiming for your neck.

On the ground was a still twitching severed right arm of Sakazuki...my skillful stroke of advanced armament haki clad Cleaver had done it;s job on an unsuspecting Admiral.

Me: I thought I’d be able to kill you but I guess admirals are admirals...you’ve got a good reflex.

Sakazuki was grimacing in pain as he realized he no longer had a limb that connected to his right shoulder, but somehow instead of dropping down and screaming like I would expect anyone to, he looked absolutely disgusted and angered. Pained...yes, but probably the pure shock of what had happened must be what kept him from screaming out loud.

I didn’t lose this opportunity though. Sakazuki was a hard man to break down, his hate for Pirates was as far as it went so there was no loss in destroying his pride and honor at this point in the game.

Before he can recover or the other Admirals to step out of their dumbfound expression, I took out a sharpened pole and shoved it right up his severed shoulder. It didn’t go in properly since he tried to twist out of the way.

Me: Skewer

The devil fruit activated as the action registered and the pole went straight up and anchored itself into Sakazuki’s bleeding stump. The pain that shocked through his body slowed him down a bit which was what allowed me to do it. Possibly the greatest humiliation the guy has ever had to face.

Connected to his severed arm...was a pole flying the Jolly Roger of Big Mom.

I threw off my hood and pulled down my mask for the world to see. Many did not recognize me but the few that did (I assume from the New World) were shocked as they saw who I was.

Me: Charlotte Syrup, Executive of the Big Mom Pirates at your service. A DEAL HAS BEEN FORGED! BIG MOM PIRATES WILL ARRIVE TO HELP AT THE COST OF FISHMAN ISLAND!!!

Of course, that was an utter and blatant lie. Mama only agreed to let Whitebeard pass for free on the way back, but it might as well be. I knew brother Katakuri and sis Smoothie would never let me fight alone. If my calculations were correct, they would be arriving here before Shanks did, and that would be all the world needs to see to fully comprehend the situation.

All across MarineFord, gasps were made and sound as the flag of Big Mom flew high and proud, dripping blood as a result of Akainu trying to pull it out.

Doflamingo: Two Emperors? hahahahaha!!! Now this is getting interesting...!!

The Marines fell into panic as what I had said sunk in. They had to muster their full force against One Emperor. Now a second one (or her forces at least) was arriving to help. By no means did they stand a chance.

Sengoku: shit...! This isn’t good! Akainu was supposed to rain Magma down on them but that little bitch had to...

He looked at Garp who looked back nodding.

Sengoku: Garp...it looks like this war wouldn’t allow us to sit still.

Contrary to the Marines, the Pirates cheered at my declaration. Of course, Whitebeard, as glad as he was to hear the news looked very confused. Obviously he didn’t remember making a deal but he wouldn’t take that back now. Often times, agreements were reached after the treaties were signed.

Newgate: Jozu, it is time for the Trump Card!

Jozu: Right!

Newgate: MEN! PREPARE TO CHARGE TO PLAZA! THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME! WE’RE GOING TO RESCUE ACE!! DESTROY THE MARINES!!!

Sengoku: Shit!!! PROCEED! PROCEED NOW WITH THE EXECUTION!!!

Me: As if I’ll let you...!

I would have made it in time. I know I would have. My teleportation was activated when just before the blades connected with Ace’s neck, Crocodile’s sand blew away the executioners. In other words...I was right behind Ace with no distractions.

Ace: Syrup...! Wha-

Me: No time!!

Just as I activated my teleportation again, a massive shockwave disrupted my ability and caused both of us to tumble down the scaffold...now no longer holding up at all. Still, I had managed to hold onto Ace. Behind me, a massive Golden Budda loomed, looking angry as fuck.

Then right in front of me was Garp...Garp the fist...the hero of the Mariness. By the time I had looked up, there was a Haki clad fist heading straight for my face!

*SMACK!*

Marco: *groan!!!* Get him out of here Syrup!

Marco tackled face first into Garp’s fist in order to defend me and Ace...it worked somewhat except that now Marco way lying in the debris, looking barely conscious from that blow but still somehow holding onto Garp.

Me: I know!!!

Sengoku: Who said you can leave with Ace??!!

I moved first. It was a risky move but if Sengoku wanted to make shockwaves, then feel free to do so. We were facing the Pirates and Sengoku was behind us. It would push us away from him.

Me: Ace, this is going to be painful but you’ve got to bear it.

Covering my back with as tough of armament and Tekkai as possible, I took the blow head on. Thankfully, it was as expected, a shockwave that flew us out of the area. Sengoku realized what he had done too late. Apparently he thought that the blow would knock me out or incapacitate me, but I had my fair share of shockwaves...usually in the form of Mama’ screaming and conqueror’s haki.

I landed straight in the middle of Marine Captains and other lower ranked soldiers. As easy as it would be to face them, I just didn’t have the time.

Me: *che* Ace, brace your mind!

With that, I let out my color of the Supreme king. The Pink aura exploded outwards and dominated the minds of the surrounding Marines. I tried to differentiate between Marines and Pirates but my priority was getting rid of fodder as fast as possible. It worked, except now the coast was clear to...

Light. Intense blinding light in the form of a human materialized in front of me. I could barely make out my future which seemed to nearly all end with me unconscious. I saw myself crashing back into the MarineFord headquarter’s wall by a kick at the speed of light.

I could only wait as I covered the portion I would get hit in Haki and hope for the best... but it never came.

I decided to peek out a little...and there he was. My hero, my older brother. The First Sweet Commander and Pride of the Big Mom Pirates. The Perfect Man, Charlotte Katakuri.

Katakuri: I told you it was dangerous little sister. You better report to Mama yourself when we get back.

The light kick was blocked my a mochi leg which had Kizaru’s leg stuck in it.

Katakuri: Now...we’ve come to uphold our part of this deal. I assume you have no complaints about our price Whitebeard?