One Piece - Heaven Defying Comprehension!

A platform made entirely of sand stood tall, but its shape and appearance were still burned into the memories of countless people worldwide. It was an exact replica of the execution platform where the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, had been publicly executed in Logue Town, broadcast to the entire world.

On this platform stood a commanding figure radiating unparalleled presence.

Under the full influence of the World Government and the Naval Headquarters, his name echoed across the seas, wherever the News Bird could reach. He was known as the Fifth Emperor of the Sea, with a bounty of 1.18 billion beli: 'Emperor of Flame, Portgas D. Ace!'

Beneath him knelt three Celestial Dragons, the so-called "true" nobles of the world, descendants of the creators of the World Government, and beneficiaries of countless privileges. Now, under Ace's immense power, these untouchable elites were forced to their knees before the eyes of the entire world.

And then, the Emperor of Flame voice echoed, the same words the Navy once used to strike fear into the heart of the Pirates!

"Public Execution!"

The Fifth Emperor of the Sea, 'Portgas D. Ace', was about to publicly execute three Celestial Dragons!

Boom! 

The world erupted into chaos.

Madness! Absolute madness!

It had always been the World Government that executed the most heinous of criminals. But now, the tables had turned. This pirate, infamous for destroying Enies Lobby and branded as one of the most dangerous individuals in recent years, stood as the executor! 

Portgas D. Ace had crossed a line that no pirate had dared to before, and his target was none other than the descendants of the original twenty kings who founded the World Government!

The execution was being broadcast live across the globe. The Celestial Dragons, revered by common folk who would grovel at their feet, were now groveling themselves—on their knees before the world, awaiting judgment.

At that moment, the world was set ablaze.

Holy Land, Mariejois 

Boom!

"Is this a joke?! Portgas D. Ace!" roared Saint Saturn, his eyes blazing with fury as he watched the Rozward family, brought to their knees in front of the entire world by the might of a pirate.

Three Celestial Dragons! The very symbol of the World Government, revered as descendants of the creators of their world, were being humiliated by a mere pirate!

"This cannot be allowed to stand! The World Government will not allow Celestial Dragons to be executed by a pirate!" screamed Saint Warcury, the veins on his forehead bulging with anger.

Saint Mars, his long beard trembling, added coldly, "Portgas D. Ace has overstepped. We refrained from acting against him earlier, hoping he would clash with Kaido and maintain the balance of the sea, but now he must be eradicated!"

"Enough indulgence!" thundered Saint Nusjuro, gripping his sword. "Mobilize every Marine! Do whatever it takes to prevent this execution. Celestial Dragons must not be publicly humiliated by a pirate!"

"Agreed. But we cannot allow our full power to be revealed to the world," said Saint Saturn, his face darkened with fury. "Cut the broadcast. Do whatever it takes!"

——

Marine Headquarters

Fleet Admiral Sengoku's face was tight with tension as he stared at the screen. "This man is insane!"

He grabbed the transponder den-den mushi. "Akainu! Get to Sabaody Archipelago, GR-1 immediately and stop Portgas D. Ace at all costs! This public execution of Celestial Dragons cannot happen!"

Akainu's cold voice came through, "I'm on my way. I can't guarantee the Celestial Dragons' lives, but I'll make sure Portgas D. Ace is dead before the world watches."

Sengoku clenched his fists. Akainu was a relentless force, but Ace's capabilities could not be underestimated. Even so, the public execution of Celestial Dragons? It was unthinkable!

"Kizaru!" he barked into another transponder den-den mushi. "Use your ability and get to Sabaody now! Interrupt the live broadcast! Do not let this madness continue!"

"I'll be there in ten minutes," Kizaru responded in a tone devoid of his usual levity.

Sengoku slammed the receiver down. "Public execution of Celestial Dragons!? Portgas D. Ace, you've gone too far!"

He immediately began issuing orders, summoning every Marine available to converge on Sabaody Archipelago. Warships were dispatched at maximum speed, and even the Vice Admirals were ordered to mobilize. The situation was dire. Ace's actions were igniting flames of rebellion that could change the world forever!

The Five Elders were in complete disarray. Portgas D. Ace could no longer be allowed to run rampant.

Marines must go all out!

The warships already stationed around the waters of the Sabaody Archipelago were advancing at full speed toward GR-1, and the remaining fleets at Marine Headquarters were rapidly mobilizing. Vice Admirals, without exception, boarded battleships and set sail for Sabaody Archipelago.

Sengoku addressed the assembled Shichibukai with gravity in his voice: "You've seen the situation. If the Celestial Dragons are publicly executed, the world order could be irrevocably shattered. Even your privileges as Shichibukai might no longer be guaranteed. Head to Sabaody Archipelago and stop Portgas D. Ace!"

"Understood," came the calm response from Bartholomew Kuma, who stood and quietly exited the room. His actions didn't surprise the others; he was known to be the most obedient to the World Government. But despite his outward compliance, Sengoku felt uneasy. Kuma's incident at Thriller Bark had yet to be fully reported, and there was something troubling about his behavior now.

Could Kuma really still be trusted to follow orders? Sengoku shook off the doubt. 'He must be loyal. Kuma's body has nearly been fully weaponized by the World Government, and they hold his daughter as leverage.'

However, amidst the Shichibukai present, Moriah's eyes gleamed with a strange expression as he followed Kuma out.

Doflamingo, standing by, scowled in frustration. "Portgas D. Ace, you're insane." Even though Ace had become the World Government's number-one enemy, Doflamingo couldn't muster any satisfaction. Instead, he felt a chill of fear. Compared to Ace, Kaido's drunken rages seemed tame. This wasn't just madness—it was true insanity!

"To execute Celestial Dragons in front of the whole world... Is there anything this man 'won't' do?" Doflamingo muttered, his teeth clenched. He began walking out of the room, thinking, 'Better he dies now. A madman like him targeting me... I'll never sleep in peace again.'

Meanwhile, Boa Hancock watched the image of the three Celestial Dragons kneeling in disgrace, awaiting their execution. Her beautiful eyes widened in shock. Something inside her felt as if it had broken. Without saying a word, she turned and walked toward the door, her expression more emotional than ever before.

The other Shichibukai, too, rose and made their way out. The Shichibukai were now in motion.

——

In another corner of the world, Rayleigh gazed at the all-too-familiar execution platform with nostalgia and mixed emotions. "What madness. A public execution of Celestial Dragons..."

A figure next to him, smiling faintly, drew his attention. "You don't seem too surprised," Rayleigh noted.

"It's no loss for such scum to die," the figure replied, "but the public execution of the world's so-called 'nobles'... could that be the collapse of world order? And if so, would it not lead to unimaginable chaos?"

The man's tone was grave.

Rayleigh smirked, his eyes narrowing. "Order collapsing? Maybe. But the new era can't be stopped. Eight hundred years of so-called 'order' built on the blood of countless innocents—does it deserve to survive?"

The words struck a chord with the man, who turned to Rayleigh in shock. "The new era?" 

Rayleigh chuckled. "I've seen this before. My old friend shattered the old era and ushered in the age of piracy with his death. Now, here we are again, standing at the precipice of a new era—one that may begin with the public execution of three Celestial Dragons!"

——

On the high platform, Ace stood over the kneeling Celestial Dragons, who's breath labored and shallow. Raising his hands toward the transponder den-den mushi broadcasting the scene, Ace spoke with quiet authority, "Before the execution, let's have a little 'appetizer.'"

Ace's eyes focused on Disco, lying motionless nearby. With a flick of his hand, a spark of light shot from his fingers into Disco's mind.

Boom!

A sphere of glowing light shot out from Disco's brain, much to his terror. The ball hovered above him, filled with mysterious energy.

"What's this?!" exclaimed the Five Elders back in Mariejois as they watched the unfolding scene.

"Buzz!" Ace touched the transponder den-den mushi, linking the glowing sphere of memories to the broadcast. The screen shifted as Disco's memories were projected for all the world to see.

The truth about the human trafficking ring in Sabaody Archipelago was laid bare. Mermaids, members of World Government-affiliated nations, all trafficked and sold. Even under the supposed protection of Whitebeard, some were still poached, though the situation was far less dire than before his intervention. But all the darkness—the corruption, the exploitation—was now exposed to the global audience.

Doflamingo's face twisted in fury. 'How did he access those memories!?'

"The power of Kuma's Nikyu Nikyu no Mi!" Saint Mars growled from Mariejois. "Portgas D. Ace used the abilities of Kuma's Devil Fruit to extract those memories!"

"How is that possible?" demanded Saint Warcury. "Kuma's at Marine Headquarters and on his way to Sabaody! How can Portgas D. Ace use his powers!?"

The Five Elders fell silent, until one of them spoke, his voice shaking. "Could he have hunted part of Kuma's ability?"

"Impossible!" Saint Peter exclaimed. "No one can partially hunt a Devil Fruit's power... can they?"

"No! This bastard intends to expose the memories of the Celestial Dragons themselves!" Saint Ju Peter suddenly realized, his face going pale. 

The Five Elders looked horrified as the realization set in.

——

On the execution platform, Ace stood calmly, his black-and-purple eyes glinting ominously.

"I sentence you to death," he declared.

With a flick of his wrist, black-and-purple lightning appeared and shot toward Disco, striking him like a sharp blade. The excruciating pain twisted Disco's features, but no sound escaped his lips. In silent agony, his life ended.

"Human traffickers must die," Ace murmured coldly.

"Anyone who comes to this auction house and participates in human trafficking will be sentenced to death!" Ace declared, his voice cold and unwavering.

Without hesitation, Vivi activated her Sand-Sand Fruit abilities. The corrupt businessmen and pirates, who had been buried in the sand, soon felt the moisture drained from their bodies. In moments, they were reduced to lifeless mummies, awaiting the inevitable end.

"And now, it's your turn, Celestial Dragons," Ace said, a slight smirk forming on his lips. He held up three glowing orbs of light.

These orbs contained, as the Five Elders had suspected, the powers of the Nikyu Nikyu no Mi (Paw-Paw Fruit). However, it wasn't merely Ace's "realm of comprehension" that enabled him to wield them. By integrating his ability with Kuma's BUG-level power, Ace had discovered a method to extract a portion of the Devil Fruit's essence—the demonic element—from the user's body through his comprehension.

The extracted demonic essence allowed him temporary access to the devil fruit's abilities. Once used, the demonic factor would dissipate and return to the original Devil Fruit user's body, making this a one-time right to use the fruit's power.

Ace was determined to acquire Kuma's abilities and had already laid the groundwork within Kuma's body. If everything went according to plan, Ace would gain not only Kuma's consciousness but also the power of the Paw-Paw Fruit.

His eyes glinted with determination as he tossed the three orbs of light into the bodies of the Roseward family.

The memories of the Celestial Dragons began to surface, manifested in three distinct light spots.

"Take a good look," Ace said as he activated an image-transmitting Den Den Mushi, tapping into Charlos' memory orb. "These are the Celestial Dragons."

The memories of Saint Charlos began to play, broadcast for the entire world to see.

Suddenly, a thunderous voice interrupted the scene. "Great Eruption!"

A massive fist composed of molten magma came crashing toward the execution platform with terrifying force.

"You think you can stop this execution, Akainu?"