At the execution platform in Marineford:
"Sengoku!"
Kong, the former Fleet Admiral, silently gave Sengoku a thumbs-up.
The decision to hand over the position of Fleet Admiral to him was indeed the right one.
He never expected that this piece of history, which was supposed to be a major embarrassment for the World Government, could be so casually altered by Sengoku and presented in a different way, achieving the exact opposite effect.
Not only did it make the public trust the World Government even more, but even the Marine soldiers in the square had a fiercer fighting spirit in their eyes than before.
"Sigh!" Garp sighed softly.
Although he despised this, if the real truth comes out, the Marines would truly become a laughingstock. And the authority they had painstakingly rebuilt over the past forty years would all go to waste.
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Meanwhile, after hearing Sengoku words, the expressions on the faces of the Five Elders softened considerably.
"It seems these Marines are still somewhat useful!" Ju Peter raised his eyebrows slightly and spoke in a calm tone.
"Indeed, Sengoku's explanation was well-balanced. It seems his years as Fleet Admiral haven't been wasted!" Saturn nodded, clearly satisfied with Sengoku performance.
The other Elders felt the same.
With just a few words, Sengoku had presented the history they were reluctant to mention in a completely new light to the public.
Moreover, it had a resounding impact, which naturally pleased these highest authorities of the World Government.
Even the Marines, whom they had always referred to as useless, had rarely earned their praise.
"Now that the matter has been settled, it's time to deal with these pirates!" Nusjuro drew his Shodai Kitetsu three inches out of its sheath.
Instantly, a white light flashed across the room, filling it with an overwhelming aura of killing intent!
Then, he looked up toward the execution platform, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Seeing this, the other four Elders also focused their gazes, their auras slowly spreading.
"Crack."
The small table in front of them was directly shattered by the combined pressure of the five, breaking into pieces with a loud bang.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through the room, scattering the wooden splinters in the air.
The five Elders, who had been sitting on the sofa moments ago, had already vanished.
The next moment, on Ace execution platform, four Elders in suits and one in a kimono appeared.
"This is!!"
"The Five Elders!"
In the distance, Doflamingo eyelids twitched violently the moment he saw the Five Elders appear.
His face was filled with shock.
As a Former Celestial Dragon, he naturally knew what status the Five Elders held among the Celestial Dragons and what role they played in the World Government.
They were the five individuals standing at the pinnacle of power.
Although they had never been seen in action, it was certain that their strength was overwhelmingly strong.
For them to leave the Holy Land of Mary Geoise and come here during the Marineford War...
Doflamingo frowned deeply as he looked at the five Elders, each with a unique build but an extraordinary presence.
It wasn't just him.
The other Shichibukai nearby also had drastic changes in their expressions.
"The Five Elders!?"
"Why would these people appear in Marineford!" Blackbeard Teach face was filled with suspicion and unease, sensing that things had taken a serious turn.
As one of the Shichibukai, he had never seen them in person, but he knew of their existence.
As individuals standing at the pinnacle of power in this world, Blackbeard couldn't quite understand why they had come.
'But... with the Five Elders here, wouldn't my plan be easier to achieve?' Thinking this, Blackbeard Teach expression immediately shifted, brimming with excitement.
Meanwhile, Mihawk sharp eyes burned as he stared at the Five Elders.
He remained silent, but his expression betrayed a hint of shock.
Boa Hancock and Kuma were the same, though their faces also showed concern.
On the other side, Whitebeard, Shiki and Kaido all furrowed their brows the moment they saw the five appear.
They hadn't expected the Marine to have such a trump card beyond the forces they had already revealed.
And it was none other than the highest Authority of the World Government: the Five Elders!
"Looks like things are getting more interesting!" Shiki, with a cigar in his mouth, narrowed his eyes and spoke.
"Worororo!"
"Just five old geezers! Who knows how long they've been alive!"
"At their age, can they even fight?" Kaido dragon whiskers danced in the wind as he laughed at the Five Elders.
Though he appeared dismissive on the surface, Kaido was inwardly both astonished and cautious.
Their strength was undoubtedly on par with, if not surpassing that of the Marine Admirals.
During the God Valley Incident, the Five Elders hadn't shown themselves, yet now they had left Mariejois for this battle.
This alone was enough to warrant serious attention.
"Gurararara!"
"I never thought the Marine would go so far as to bring the Five Elders here to stop us!"
"They really do think highly of us old-timers!" Whitebeard, upon seeing the five, showed no trace of panic.
Instead, his fighting spirit surged.
At Marineford, atop the towering execution platform, Sengoku and the others looked at the Five Elders who had suddenly appeared beside them, their faces showing a hint of confusion.
"According to the plan."
"Shouldn't you have remained hidden, only appearing if something unexpected happened?" Sengoku lowered his voice, speaking in a tone only they could hear.
"What! Do we need to report our actions to you?" Among the Five Elders, Saturn looked at Sengoku and spoke in an icy tone.
As he spoke, an overwhelming aura emanated from them.
Hearing this, Sengoku expression stiffened, while Kong and Garp also showed slight changes in their expressions.
However, they were accustomed to the Five Elders' arrogance and didn't say anything.
But beside them, Ace was drenched in sweat.
The aura the Five Elders had just released was too formidable. He had only felt such a presence from his father, Whitebeard, and perhaps even stronger.
'The Five Elders!'
'Just how powerful are they?' Ace gasped for breath, the pressure on him growing heavier and heavier.
The Five Elders, Kong, Sengoku and Garp.
The world top powerhouses now stood beside him.
Even before the execution had officially begun, Ace was already in despair!
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