章 12: The Turning Point
The ground beneath Marineford trembled with the force of the titanic clashes unfolding across the battlefield. Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world, stood in front of the execution platform, facing Fleet Admiral Sengoku and the Marines' top forces. Meanwhile, Luffy, his body pushed to the brink in Gear 5, faced down the terrifying heat of Admiral Akainu, who radiated molten fury.
Luffy's fists trembled as he glared at Akainu, his body dripping with sweat and his muscles aching from the toll of Gear 5. But none of that mattered. Ace was still bound, still waiting to be saved, and Luffy wasn't going to stop—not until his brother was free.
"You won't touch Ace!" Luffy shouted, his voice raw with determination.
Akainu's molten fists dripped with magma as he stepped forward, his face twisted in disgust. "Portgas D. Ace is a criminal and a threat to the world," Akainu snarled, his voice seething with venom. "He's the son of the Pirate King, and his bloodline alone is reason enough for him to die."
Luffy's fists tightened, and his heart pounded in his chest. The thought of Ace being killed just because of his father's legacy filled Luffy with rage. He could feel his body reaching its limits, but there was no time to rest. Not when Akainu was standing between him and his brother.
"I don't care what you say!" Luffy roared, his body contorting as his arms expanded, blackened with advanced armament haki. "I'm not letting you kill my brother!"
With a burst of speed, Luffy launched himself at Akainu, his fists blazing with haki. His observation haki flared, predicting Akainu's next move before the Admiral could strike. But Akainu was relentless, his molten fists moving with terrifying speed and power.
"Gomu Gomu no Red Hawk!" Luffy shouted as his haki-infused fist ignited, crashing toward Akainu with explosive force.
But Akainu met the attack head-on, his magma-coated fist clashing with Luffy's Red Hawk. The two attacks collided with a deafening explosion, sending shockwaves rippling across the battlefield. The ground beneath them melted from the sheer heat of Akainu's magma, but Luffy refused to back down.
Akainu's eyes narrowed as he pushed back against Luffy's attack, his molten fist burning hotter with every second. "You think your haki is enough to stop me, Straw Hat?" Akainu growled, his voice dripping with contempt. "I'll crush you like I crushed your brother's spirit!"
Luffy's heart skipped a beat at the mention of Ace, but he didn't falter. His fists tightened, and he poured everything he had into his next attack. His body twisted and warped as he contorted mid-air, his legs stretching out in an impossible arc.
"Gomu Gomu no Gigant Rifle!" Luffy shouted, his haki-coated leg crashing down toward Akainu with incredible force.
But Akainu was ready. His body surged with molten lava as he raised his fist, meeting Luffy's attack with devastating power. The impact sent another shockwave through the battlefield, and Luffy felt the force of Akainu's attack reverberate through his body.
"You're too weak, Straw Hat!" Akainu snarled, his voice filled with fury. "You can't stop me. I will execute Portgas D. Ace, and then I'll finish you off next!"
The words sent a cold shiver down Luffy's spine, but he pushed through the pain, his fists trembling as he prepared to strike again. His body felt like it was on fire, his muscles screaming for rest, but he couldn't stop. He wouldn't stop.
Just as Akainu prepared to launch another devastating attack, the ground beneath them rumbled violently. A massive shockwave split the air, and Luffy's heart pounded as he looked up to see Whitebeard, his bisento raised high, unleashing the full force of the Gura Gura no Mi.
Whitebeard's quakes tore through the battlefield, sending Marines and pirates alike flying in all directions. The very air around him seemed to crack and shatter, and for a brief moment, it felt like the world itself might crumble under the weight of Whitebeard's power.
Akainu was forced to step back, his molten fists still burning with fury as he turned to face Whitebeard. "Whitebeard," Akainu growled, his voice filled with venom. "You're a relic of the past. Your time is over."
Whitebeard's eyes blazed with fury as he faced the Admiral. His body was scarred and battered, but his spirit was unbroken. He slammed his bisento into the ground, and the earth cracked beneath him.
"Relic or not, I won't let you kill my sons!" Whitebeard roared, his voice shaking the battlefield. "I'll protect Ace and Luffy with my life if I have to."
Akainu's eyes narrowed, molten lava dripping from his fists. "You'll die here, Whitebeard. You can't stop justice."
Whitebeard let out a deep, rumbling laugh, his massive frame towering over the battlefield. "Justice, huh? Don't make me laugh."
Without warning, Whitebeard charged forward, his massive bisento raised high. The ground trembled beneath his feet as he swung the weapon with incredible force, sending a shockwave of destruction toward Akainu. The sheer power of the attack was enough to make the earth crack, and Akainu was forced to dodge, his molten body flickering with heat.
"Old man!" Luffy shouted, his heart swelling with gratitude as Whitebeard stepped in to protect him. But Luffy knew he couldn't rely on Whitebeard alone. He had to save Ace, and that meant pushing past Akainu no matter what.
With renewed determination, Luffy launched himself toward the execution platform. His body twisted and contorted, dodging the Marines who tried to stop him. His fists crackled with haki as he prepared to break Ace's chains.
But just as Luffy reached the platform, a voice cut through the chaos.
"Stop right there, Straw Hat!"
Luffy's heart sank as he looked up to see Sengoku, his massive Buddha form glowing with golden light. The Fleet Admiral's eyes were filled with fury as he raised his hand, preparing to crush Luffy under the weight of his power.
"I won't let you free Ace," Sengoku declared, his voice booming across the battlefield.
Luffy's heart pounded in his chest, but he refused to back down. His fists tightened as he faced Sengoku, his body trembling from exhaustion. But before Sengoku could strike, a massive figure stepped between them.
Whitebeard.
The old pirate's bisento was raised high as he blocked Sengoku's attack, his face grim with determination.
"Luffy, go!" Whitebeard shouted, his voice filled with authority. "I'll hold them off! Save your brother!"
Luffy didn't need to be told twice. With a final burst of energy, he leaped toward Ace, his fists blazing with haki. His heart pounded as he reached the platform, his body moving on instinct.
"Ace!" Luffy shouted as his fists crashed into the chains, shattering them with the force of his will.
Ace's eyes widened in shock as the chains fell away, his body finally free. For a moment, there was only silence as the realization hit them both.
"Luffy..." Ace whispered, his voice trembling. "You... you did it."
But the moment of relief was short-lived. A massive wave of heat washed over them as Akainu, his molten fists burning with rage, charged toward the platform.
"I won't let you escape, Portgas D. Ace!" Akainu roared, his eyes blazing with fury.
Luffy's heart pounded as he prepared to defend Ace, but before he could react, Whitebeard stepped in front of them, his bisento raised to block Akainu's molten attack.
"Not today, Akainu," Whitebeard growled, his voice filled with fury. "I'll hold him off. Luffy, Ace, get out of here!"
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