Navy Headquarters Prison.
As soon as Buckin and Edward Weevil were locked in separate cells, the criminals detained in the prison immediately turned their attention to them. When they saw the figure of Edward Weevil, many people mistook him for the world strongest man Whitebeard and their faces turned pale with shock.
"What's going on? Has Whitebeard been captured?!"
"As expected of the man who dared to stage a coup to become the Fleet Admiral! His first act in office is to target Whitebeard!"
"Stop talking nonsense! This guy just looks like Whitebeard!"
"Yeah, Whitebeard is in his seventies or eighties now. He couldn't possibly look this young!"
"He looks so much like him. Could he be Whitebeard son? That would be something! Capturing Whitebeard son to make an example of him—this is going to be interesting!"
"So strong! I have a feeling this new Fleet Admiral will become the nightmare of all pirates!"
"Whether he becomes a nightmare for the pirates out there, I don't know. But I heard from the guards yesterday that all prisoners who have committed murder, arson, or robbery will be sent to the guillotine soon! Brothers, we don't have much time left!"
Listening to the prisoners in the neighboring cell openly whispering, Buckin frowned slightly. Then, with the imprint of Orion footprint still on her face, she turned her head to look at the group of prisoners in the next cell and asked sternly.
"Do you know the background of this new Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters?"
"Who are you?" One of the prisoners approached the bars and asked curiously.
"And who's this kid next to you who looks like Whitebeard?"
"As you guessed, his name is Edward Weevil, Whitebeard Jr.!" Buckin stood up, dragging her shackles, and stared intently at the prisoners.
"Answer my question—what's the background of this young Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters?"
"Weren't you just captured?" The lead prisoner blinked, confused.
"His name is Orion. He's the ruthless man who staged a coup to become the Fleet Admiral. Don't underestimate him just because he's young. Everyone in the Marine Headquarters, even the guards outside, is fiercely loyal to him! With just a gesture or a look from Orion, they'd rush out in an instant and empty their magazines without hesitation!"
"What?!" Buckin face changed dramatically, and she exclaimed in disbelief. "He staged a coup?!"
"It seems you really don't know what's been happening." Seeing Buckin reaction, the prisoner told her everything he had learned from the guards' conversations.
After hearing the prisoner's account, even Buckin a former member of the Rocks Pirates, couldn't help but gasp in shock. She felt a chill run down her spine, recalling her earlier disregard for Orion presence on the warship.
Not only had Orion staged a coup to seize the position of Fleet Admiral, but he had also personally gone to the Holy Land and forced the World Government to compromise, granting him full control over the Marines and privileges equal to those of the Five Elders.
If Orion could make the World Goverment back down and compromise, wouldn't killing her and her son be as easy as crushing two ants? At this thought, the last trace of hope in Buckin heart vanished, replaced by a deep fear of death.
"Clang!"
Suddenly, the prison door, which had just been closed, was pushed open by two guards. Immediately afterward, Ain and Binz cloaked in the coats of Marine Vice Admirals, arrived swiftly at the door of the cell where Miss Buckin and her son were held, accompanied by several Marine officers.
Before Buckin or the other prisoners in the cells could react, Ain promptly opened the folder in her hands and spoke with a cold expression:
"Miss Buckin, real name Buckinham Stussy, former member of the Rocks Pirates. Three years ago, she orchestrated an attack with her son, Edward Weevil, on a Marine training ship, resulting in the tragic deaths of dozens of Marine trainees. After thorough investigation by the Marine Headquarters, the evidence is conclusive. She will be publicly executed tomorrow noon at Marineford Square!"
"DAMN IT!"
Upon hearing the Marines' decision to execute her publicly, Buckin lunged forward, crawling toward Ain, and screamed hoarsely.
"You can't do this! We're not the only ones who have killed Marines! There are so many criminals in Impel Down who have attacked Marines—why are they only imprisoned while we are to be executed!?"
"Edward Weevil, three years ago, under his mother instigation, launched an attack on a Marine training ship and brutally killed dozens of Marine trainees. After investigation by the Marine Headquarters, his crimes warrant execution. He will be publicly executed tomorrow noon at Marineford Square!"
After finishing in one breath, Ain exhaled in relief, then slowly closed the folder and handed it to Binz beside her. She took a step forward, looking down at Buckin who was gripping the iron bars, and said softly.
"Do you know how long Binz, Zephyr-sensei, and I have waited for this day? Three years—three whole years. I've wanted to cut you and your son down every single day, but I lacked the strength to bring you to justice. Now, thanks to Marshal Orion, your time has come!"
"Buckin, you and your son have one night left to repent!"
As she spoke, a relaxed smile appeared on Ain face, one she hadn't shown in three years. Then, without hesitation, she turned and walked away.
"Oh, one more thing~" After taking just a few steps, Ain suddenly glanced back at Buckin, her smile brighter than ever.
"Tomorrow, I will be the one to carry out your execution!"
...
While Buckin and her son were imprisoned in Marine Headquarters, the Marine News Office immediately released the latest news, not only revealing Buckin true identity and the arrest of her son to the world but also dropping the bombshell that the Marines would conduct a public execution tomorrow noon in Marineford.
As the Marine News Office announcement spread through major newspapers and Den Den Mushi broadcasts, the Grand Line was rocked by this sudden news in less than half a day.
....
The New World— Whitebeard Pirates' territory.
On the deck of the massive Moby Dick, all the commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates were present, seated in a row, with the world's strongest man, Edward Newgate, sitting majestically at the head. Edward Newgate remained silent, holding the latest intelligence he had just received, his expression gradually growing grave.
"Pops, what's going on with the news the Marines just released?" Finally, Marco, the commander of the first division, mustered the courage to step forward and cautiously asked.
"What is the relationship between Edward Weevil, the so-called 'Whitebeard Jr' mentioned in the Navy's announcement, and you? Why does he claim to be Whitebeard Jr?"
"Who he is doesn't matter!" Edward Newgate flung the newspaper aside, and his imposing aura erupted without restraint, causing the air around him to tremble slightly. An overwhelming pressure spread across a radius of hundreds of feet.
Then, Whitebeard, who had been sitting steadily in his chair, suddenly stood up. The oppressive presence unique to the world's strongest man erupted like a volcano.
"How dare he carry my name and so recklessly attack a Navy training ship—"
"Buckingham Stussy, you truly deserve to die!"
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