In a desperate attempt to stop the invading space pirates, Adam initiated Code Red to defend the S.S. Atlantis.
They were defending the engine as Rave was busy protecting the trio of recruits from the space pirates led by Cobra Hancock. Paul Gekko rushed in to save the three from Cobra Hancock’s kicks and punches. As the fighting progressed, The Atlantis Pirates drove back Eggman’s forces only to have Paul Gekko severely awakened his speed and stamina from within his body.
Paul Gekko speed had easily overpowered Cobra Hancock, forcing her to realize that Paul Gekko the successor of Sonic the Hedgehog. “Sonic the Hedgehog!” said the Galactic Egg Boss in shock.
In the flashback, Cobra was a young girl who descended from the Hancock Family for generations. Cobra was bullied by boys who were teasing and making fun of her. A silhouette of Sonic stopped the bullies and became very nice to the young Cobra.
The flashback ends with Hancock waking up from the day dreaming and with the Egg Pawn telling her that the Galactic Eggman got back the food that was stolen by the Galactic Rebels. Kenshin, Rave, Jang Lee, Jinei, Shinichi and Kurenai watched as Cobra retreats back to her pirate ship with Paul Gekko, Adam, Hansel and Gretel captured.
Cobra talks to Paul Gekko about her origin. “It’s sickening… I always waited for the new Sonic the Hedgehog to show up… I am a space Celestial Dragon…” Cobra said. “WHAT!!!” Paul Gekko, Adam, Hansel and Gretel yelled in shock. “I can’t let anyone know what will happen if Sonic is already dead!” Cobra said in tears as Paul Gekko comforts her. “I am their new hope.” Cobra blushed and began to understand his intentions of restoring Sonic’s Legacy.
Arriving at Marineford, Cobra’s ship stopped and hovered over Marineford.
“This is as far as my fleet could take you.” Cobra said.
“Are you sure you don’t wanna come with us.” Adam said.
“Negative. She is the Egg Enforcer. You must take a big dive where Luffy is waiting.” Egg Pawn said.
The Egg Soldiers pushed Paul Gekko and friends outside the hanger door as they began to fall towards the battlefield itself. As they are falling, Paul Gekko sees Luffy again. “LUFFY!!!” He yelled. “PAUL! YOU’RE ALIVE!!!” Luffy said with the loud voice.
“Adam! Hansel! I’m scared!!!” Gretel said, holding on to Hansel.
“CAPTAIN! DO YOU HAVE PARACHUTE!!!” Hansel yelled. “She gave us the parachutes to land safely!”
“PAUL GEKKO I need you to help me rescue ACE! Luffy said.
“LOOKS LIKE I KNOW YOUR BROTHER BY SIGHT!!! I CAN SEE HIM!!!” Paul Gekko yelled.
In Paul Gekko’s sight, he sees Portgas D. Ace, Sengoku, Garp observing the fight between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Galactic Marines of the Eggman Empire.
Through an act of pure fortune, the battleship lands in one of the few spots of ocean that remains unfrozen. The impact splits the boat in two, those on board fall into the ocean unharmed. Jinbe dives underwater to rescue the fruit users, as the others make their way up onto the wreckage. Luffy and Paul Gekko climbed higher on top of the wrecked battleship. “HEEEEYYYY AAAAAACCCCCEEEEE!!!!!” Paul Gekko screamed as his voice had reached throughout the entire battlefield.
“HEY GARP! THAT’S PAUL GEKKO THE TENTH EMPEROR OF THE GEKKO KINGDOM!” Sengoku shouted.
Garp remains in shock that Luffy had made his way to Marineford. The Shichibukai, admirals, and others all look on at the odd group and comment; Mihawk shows subtle surprise, Moria shows frothing rage, Fullbody and Jango remark on how Luffy’s normal crew is not with him.
Boa Hancock blushes in relief that Luffy is all right, Koby and Helmeppo show amazement at the fact that Luffy had broken out of Impel Down and arrived in Marineford alongside the Atlantis Pirates, Aokiji states that Luffy has brought along tough allies.
Marco recalls that he is the one that Ace always talked about, Doflamingo says that all of Shichibukai, old and new, are together again, and shows interest in Luffy as a “famous troublemaker”, Smoker and Tashigi wonder why Luffy and Crocodile are working together, and a strange man declares that Luffy must be disposed of (notably stating to himself that he is Dragon’s son).
As the Atlantic Pirates battled Eggman’s army, Luffy informs Whitebeard that he heard the Marines’ plan to execute Ace ahead of schedule. The fleet admiral purposely allowed it to leak as the other pirates panic and fall into his trap.
As Marco joins Whitebeard’s side, Adam, Hansel, Gretel, Luffy and Paul Gekko bolts towards Ace; Kizaru attempts to stop him by launching a kick of light at him. The attack is stopped by Ivankov the revolutionist, causing the two forces to collide in a massive explosion. “THANKS!” Paul Gekko and friends shouted.
Ace suddenly cries out to Luffy to stay away, berating his brother for getting involved with his own affairs. He would be humiliated if a weakling like Luffy tried to rescue him. His true reason was to not drag his brother down with him. “LUFFY IS YOUR BIG BROTHER!!! YA KNOW!!!” Adam and Paul Gekko yelled. “WE DON’T CARE ABOUT THE CODE OF PIRTATES!” Hansel and Gretel added.
The Atlantic Pirates kept on fighting and Smoker bursts towards him and Luffy, striking them with his double Seastone jutte. Suddenly, a kick had pushed Smoker aside. It was Boa Hancock and her descendant, Cobra Hancock coming to the rescue. “HOW DARE YOU PIN MY BELOVED WITH A BOORISH CLUB AND THREATEN HIM!” she yelled.
“Paul Gekko. Here is the keys to Ace’s handcuffs.” Cobra said. Paul Gekko said, “Thanks. You have my gratitude!”. He hugged her and ran as fast as a cheetah. After reaching Ace, Paul Gekko unlocked the handcuffs and sets him free. “Your friend never listens… Luffy!” Ace said with the smile as he grabbed Luffy, Paul Gekko and Mr. 3.
The Galactic Eggman Army brace themselves to stop Ace and Luffy, who get ready to break through. Egg Battle Walkers, huge dinosaur-like war vehicles, arrived at the battlefield of Marineford. Deadly cannons roared as they attacked Paul Gekko and his friends, stopping them from escaping. Ace and Luffy helped Paul Gekko’s group escape from the massive machines and the Galactic Marines. “Paul Gekko! Take the ship and get out of there! The Galactic Marines are coming!” Luffy shouted.
Knowing this, the pirate captain asks if he was a good father, to which he answered, “yes”. Whitebeard laughs heartily at the response. After the Atlantic Pirates found a ship nearby, they were stopped by a huge huge molten fist. “You are Paul Gekko?” The man asked which Paul Gekko replied, “Yeah”. “I am Akainu. I noticed you and your fellow rebel friends… You are… a Funny Failure.” Akainu said as he introduced himself to Paul Gekko and the Atlantic Pirates.
Suddenly Paul Gekko sees Ace standing behind Akainu. “You better take back whatever you said to him!” said Ace. “I’ll tell you everything about the Galactic Empire of Eggman Paul Gekko” Akainu continued. “Before the Great Grand Civil War, Gold Roger had conquered the Grand Line and opened the door to the new era called the Great Pirate Era by sacrificing himself. As a Navy Admiral I can see the records of the stone tablet coming from your grandfather.” “How did you know about the ancient history?!” Adam asked. “It’s something that Whitebeard cannot see. Look and see. Satan Ōtsutsuki is already waking up within Navy HQ.” Akainu said looking at the tremor and the shaking within Marineford.
“Satan Ōtsutsuki? We’ve never heard of that name.” Paul Gekko and friends added. “DON’T PLAY DUMB REBEL BRATS!” Akainu shouted. “WHITEBEARD IS THE GREATEST PIRATE THAT MADE THE GREAT ERA!” Ace yelled as Akainu turned to see him. “YOU DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE MAN WHO SAVE MY LIFE!” Ace continued. They clashed with their burning fists as Paul Gekko and friends watch them fighting with magma and fire based devil fruits. Akainu gets the upper hand as Ace was pushed aside.
He rushed to his aid and dropped his vivre card. “Luffy! You’ve reached the limit! You need to fall back!” said Paul Gekko. Ace saw that Akainu means to attack the powerful Paul Gekko.
He leaps in the way and takes the blow. Akainu’s molten blow pierces Ace’s entire torso. They looked in horror as the piece of paper burns to a piles of ash. “I will not let you hurt the new guy!” Jinbe said, rushing to block Akainu’s attack.
He attempts to attack Jinbe again. Marco shouted at Jinbe to get down as they attack Akainu.
The admiral is irritated by the attacks made by both pirates. Paul Gekko catches the gravely wounded Ace as he falls, and, horrified by the sight of his hand slicked with his blood. “HANG ON Paul Gekko! HELP IS ON THE WAY!”
Adam said as he rushed alongside Hansel and Gretel with the medical items. “Sorry…. Luffy… Paul Gekko…” Ace said with a heavy breath. “Ace! Don’t die on me!” Paul Gekko shouted. “It’s useless Adam… I won’t live much longer…”.
“Please don’t go!!” Hansel and Gretel added. “You reminded me of Sabo… If you haven’t come to help Luffy, things wouldn’t be the same… My voice is already weakening” Ace continued. “But… I have one thing to say to everyone…” Old Man…! Everyone…! And…you, Luffy…” He smiled and closed his eyes and died in front of them.
After Ace died, the Egg Enforcer turned around and saw everyone crying for Ace. “Perfect Gundam! Keep Paul Gekko and his rebel friends safe from Eggman’s Armada!” Cobra cried as she summoned the PF-78-1 Perfect Gundam to protect Paul Gekko and his friends. “Take Ace’s brother to safety JINBE!!”
Cobra watched as Perfect Gundam takes Paul Gekko and his friends to Konohatropolis where it would meet Shinichi, Kurenai and Jinei there. Unknown to the Sengoku and the Marines, the silhouette of Satan Ōtsutsuki emerged from the Navy HQ by transforming into a giant golden three headed dragon that breaks the Marine Headquarters base and splits the plaza in half. This act separates the Marines and the pirates, isolating Whitebeard with the Galactic Marines.
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