A/n: Thus here we are...the finale.


Allied Backline

A person had arrived in the allied backline, and he was intercepted by the Tenth Commander.

Cabaji and Mohji were passed out, defeated by this lone man, a black spike going through their abdomen.

"You won't….you won't be able to pass!" Exclaimed Buggy, although the enemy pirate remained smiling. Despite Buggy's front, he was completely bloody and beaten by the enemy.

Darkness covered Buggy the Clown as he was swallowed whole, his will would be tested as the invading person continued on, towards the operations department of the Strawhat Pirates.

"Ah!" Nobody could hear him, but Buggy was within the darkness. He was in so much pain, as he felt like he was being pulled and cut into a million pieces. For within the darkness, the clown was being tortured to his death.

...

"Get me an IV running through Lucci right away!" Exclaimed Dr. Hogback. Who was tasked with the tall order of trying to save the Third Commander. Though no help ever came, as something dark covered their tent.

"What is the meaning of this!" Exclaimed Dr Kureha although her question was quickly answered.

"Enemy on the proximity!" Exclaimed Galdino as he immediately jumped into action. In the Communication department, Dice had also joined Galdino, as a lone member of the Whitebeard pirates, stood before them. He was the reason everyone was surrounded by darkness.

"Listen, you don't have to do this." Said Galdino as he held his arms up. Trying to calm the enemy pirate.

"I don't?" Asked the plump man with a dark grin over his face. It was then that Galdino realized that this man was not someone they could negotiate with. He morphed his fist into a wax boxing glove, and provided Dice with wax shoulder pads. Dice charged at the darkness user only to find himself flat on the ground, under the foot of the enemy.

Galdino then tried to attack him, only to be at the receiving end of a spike, straight through his chest.

"Zehahaha!" Laughed the darkness user. He then sunk into the ground, once again causing a massive explosion, this time at the heart of the Strawhat's Communication Department, and the Medical Bay.

As the smoke cleared, their entire operation was destroyed. People were slow to recover as the resulting explosion was devastating.

Brulee got up, finding Viola under a pile of rocks.

"Help!" Exclaimed Brulee, but nobody would answer her call. So instead of relying on others, she instead lifted the heavy object by herself, using every once of her remaining strength to lift up the debri.

To her delight, it was lifted, and Viola was finally free. But there were countless other members of the Alliance that needed help, so there was really no time to celebrate.

In the Medical bay, the medical staff and patients found themselves unharmed.

"How?" Asked Dr. Crocus, though the answer was outside, as the giant who was defeated by Jozu had to be treated outdoors. And as a commander, after realizing that their medical team was under attack, Hajrudin had shielded the medical tent with his own body. And now, the explosion caused him to faint. Though it was thanks to the Eight Commander, that the medical bay was there to help others.

It was unfortunate that the communication department went down, but it was lucky that the war had been called off.

"Perfect timing." Thought Viola as she laid in the medical bay. But she needed to look one more time, to make sure that everyone was safe. She activated her vision power, looking into the distance. Though due to her exhaustion, she overshot her aim and went way past the battlefield, even past the Whitebeard pirates.

Though what she saw caused her to cry, scared for what was coming.

For in the distance, flags of 'Marine' covered the ocean.

"They're coming!" Exclaimed Viola to the surprise of those in the medical bay.

"What is it?" Enel had finally awoke from his defeat and was the first to get to Viola.

"The marines are coming!"

"Oh no." Said Crocus, for a member of the Roger's pirate to recognize that they were fucked, then they truly were fucked.

"Fuck!" The group were now in a panic, as Brulee finally woke up from her slumber.

"What's going on?" She asked groggily.

"Hurry and warn the personnel at the battlefield, the marines are here." Commanded Enel.

Brulee brought a mirror in front of her face, her eyes wide open. "Marines are coming!" She screamed on the top of her lungs, her voice echoing all throughout the battlefield.

Strawhats and Whitebeard pirates alike heard it loud and clear.

Meanwhile, on the fields of the Northern Shore, a body of a fallen commander remained on his feet. Darkness finally disappeared from around him. He was covered in his own blood, his eyes were lifeless, his breath was slow and troubling...And yet, he remained standing, not once did the flag of the Strawhat Pirates fall. It had to stay up, the flag had to, no matter the cost.


Enland- Unknown Island

Luffy stood tall over Whitebeard, he had come out victorious on their final attacks. Rubber absorbed the super quake that Whitebeard generated.

He was exhausted beyond belief, as Luffy had suffered many internal injuries. a couple of broken ribs and he was sure he tore many of his muscles. hopefully his abnormal healing factor will take care of that.

Meanwhile the old man was of course suffering for his old age, as he was coughing furiously. he sustained many broken bones all over his body and his left arm was limp. His knee blew and it was a miracle that he was moving.

If it was two years that Luffy went straight for the Yonko, he would have had his asses handed to him and died at the hands of the strongest. But two years of training with the most powerful people that he knew helped him prepare for this moment.

"I lost…" Whitebeard fell on one knee and couldn't believe that he was beaten. If Mugiwara delivered a finishing blow, he wouldn't even have enough energy to fight back. It was his utter defeat.

"Yes!" Exclaimed Luffy as he fell backwards on his back, for he too had reached his limit, and used the last ounce of his energy to stand before Whitebeard and wait for his yield. "Hey old man." Luffy was flat on his back, and Whitebeard was on one knee, as neither man could move anymore.

"What brat?" He asked, panting for air as he coughed up blood.

"If it's all the same I would love some sake now."

"Gurarara. Brat…"

"Are you dying?" His tone suddenly shifted. He realized that the old man was held back by his chronic cough.

"Yeah."

"If you call off this war, I have someone that can cure you."

"Yeah right, Mugiwara if I were to show any weakness, Kaido and Linlin will try to take my territories for their own. And those evil bastards will cause pain and suffering for the people I swore to protect. By Fishman Island joining your flag, it showed that I was vulnerable, and I could not have that happen." As he responded with doubt, Law emerged from a doorway, presented by Blueno. Whitebeard took note of the new arrival.

"I understand that Whitebeard, how would you like to be healthier and younger. To stop these evils from ever getting an upper hand on you." Added Luffy to which Bonney emerged from the same doorway.

"What benefit would helping me do for you Mugiwara?"

"Well it would get you off my back of course. Stop this dumb war about pride. And I will need your help in the future...so it would benefit me as I need an alliance with you." Responded Luffy matter of factly.

"Is that right." With nothing more to lose, Whitebeard decided to take him up for his offer. "Go on then."

"Just don't resist. "So Luffy looked at his people and nodded his head and they began their work.

First was Bonney who touched the world's strongest man, it took a lot out of her to bring him down but she did it. Suddenly, she has turned him into a 25 year old, back in his absolute prime. Whitebeard looked at himself, admiring the work of the age manipulation user.

"Wow." Was all he could say as he was younger once more. "How long will this last?"

"Forever...until I revert you back." Responded Bonney weakly as she took a seat on the ground, exhausted from the technique she had used.

"Whitebeard-ya this will sting a little." Law brought his hands forward. 'Room', suddenly Whitebeard was encompassed by a clear blue bubble and Law brought his sword out and sliced Whitebeard.

His body then floated in the air in sections and Law began to work on him.

After an hour, Law had a jar of purple substance, what everyone could only assume as poison.

"You should be okay now Whitebeard-ya, just stay on top of your health, stop excessive drinking and exercise more." Said Law as he returned Whitebeard to normal.

"Is that Poison?"

"Yes." Replied Law. But in Whitebeard's mind, he thought of who could do such a thing to him. Who would betray him?

"So?" Luffy was glad he took him up for his offer, he didn't know if he could go on for more rounds. "Go on guys, thank you for your help."

Law and Bonney took an awkward bow. And Law assisted Bonney as she was weakened. They have successfully performed their designated task and left through the doorway of Blueno.

The Whitebeard before Luffy was now in his prime, his flowing blonde hair was noticeable, and he had a new air about him. Law had cured his sickness, while Bonney made him younger.

"Not so bad Mugiwara, so this was your deal the whole time huh?" The thought of who betrayed him was put in the back of his mind, for now.

"Yeah, I need you Whitebeard. In the future there will be a war that would decide the faith of the world, and I can't let you die before then."

"Is that so...That makes sense. You know, Gol D. Roger did mention someone who will come to shake this world." In a memory of his past encounter with the pirate king, Whitebeard could vividly remember it, as he shared a cup of sake with the dying Roger.

The Pirate King offered to give him the information on how to get to Raftel, to which he refused.

Though when Whitebeard brought up that he knew someone similar to Roger with a 'D' in their name. Roger asked him if he knew what it meant, then told him about it. 'So this is the guy Roger? The man who will change the world?' Thought Whitebeard as their surroundings reverted to normal, Luffy's Rubber Room no longer in effect.

An open door was left by Blueno, for Whitebeard to return to the mainland.

"Let's have a sake in front of our people, to solidify our alliance."

"Yeah I'd like that." Though Luffy noticed someone coming, slowly. Whitebeard was already inside the doorway created by Blueno so it made sense he could not sense this incoming person.

"You coming Mugiwara?" Noticed that Luffy was hanging back.

"I'll be there in a bit." To which Whitebeard nodded his head, his golden locks flowing in the air. Whitebeard disappeared inside the door. "Blueno, tell everyone that I will meet them soon, I know my way back"

To this Blueno nodded and disappeared inside the door, closing it from behind him.

This left Luffy on the unknown island, cold air suddenly filled the surrounding and Luffy immediately knew who it was.


Enland

Whitebeard went through the other side of the door, just as Brulee had announced that the marines were coming.

Marco immediately noticed his new look.

"Later." responded Whitebeard. "Let's go! Retreat!" Commanded Whitebeard as the war with the marines in their current depleted conditions, is not in their best interest.

Katakuri had joined Whitebeard, as Blueno filled him in on the new alliance as well as the Captain staying behind as he had to take care of something.

"We have two ways to go to a pocket dimension, Mirror and door. I have one man who can hold thousands of bodies inside his fortress." Offered Katakuri, as he remained calm in this troubling situation.

"I appreciate the offer Dogtooth, but we can get out of this on our own. If you run into Mugiwara, tell him to rendezvous at my home island, Sphinx." Whitebeard provided Katakuri with an eternal log post to his island. Katakuri nodded at the Yonko respectfully and returned to his people, with the Captain missing, he had to call the shots.

"Alright listen up!" Katakuri brought the mirror communication device in front of him, broadcasting throughout all allies. "Bege! Bring in as many people as you can. Blueno and Brulee, open as many portals to your dimensions, we have to retreat now! Law, Dorry, Broggy, Arlong with me!"

As soon as he made the command, Bege activated the Big Father, opening the gates to allow allies to enter. Brulee activated as many mirror portals as she could as her brother's plan is probably to house the alliance inside her dimension until they are at a safe distance. Blueno did the same thing. For those who can, they directed people in going through the portals as safe and efficiently as possible.

Katakuri was joined by the people he called.

"Dorry and Brogy carry as many ships as you could then I'll have Brulee create a portal big enough for you both." The two giants nodded their heads and went to work. "Arlong, bring Laboon, and Surume to the Northern port. Law, transport the remaining ship to the back of Laboon and the limbs of Surume." The two nodded and went to work.

They had to get out quick, the marines were coming.

...

When the marines arrived at Enland, it was empty. The remnant of an epic battle remained. Though something was up to the island, as it seemingly became cold all of a sudden. The entire island of Enland was covered in thick ice, and the weather shifted to arctic conditions.

"Where the hell are Mugiwara and Whitebeard?!" Exclaimed Admiral Akainu.

Admiral Zephyr looked around, touching the ground as to observe for any signs of the pirates.

"They left in a hurry...they have all gone." Commented Zephyr. The purple haired admiral looked around at the distance. It was too late, they were too late.


Unknown Island

"Kuzan." Said Luffy with a smile not knowing why the marine admiral was there.

"Mugiwara." Kuzan had arrived without wearing his marine attire. For he had arrived as just a simple man, there to meet the Strawhat Captain.

"So?" If he would have to fight Kuzan, he didn't know if he had anymore in him. He was too tired from fighting Whitebeard, he barely had any energy to stand.

"You are a time traveller correct?" Damn, Kuzan was good, he caught on quick. Or did someone tell him, who would do such a thing. All that knew were his Grandpa and Shanks...no….

"I am..." Luffy limped but he stood on both feet, looking at Kuzan in the face. "...Now what?"

"You can't be here Mugiwara." Began Kuzan. "There is such a thing as space time continuum Mugiwara, and by you being here, you are breaking the very fabric of reality. Mess with time and we could be swallowed by darkness from your interference."

"Okay but where are you going with this." He saw him raise his hands, but his body could not react quickly enough. Before Luffy could move his tired muscles, Kuzan had launched an ice trap, freezing everything below Luffy's neck.

"Mugiwara, I will have to take care of you."

"Fuck!" Exclaimed Luffy as he tried to wiggle out of his encasement. As there was no way to get out, he knew he would have to accept his faith, but he couldn't let certain events to happen. So he had to ask a favor. He was going to die. "Before you kill me...Can I have a final will?" He pleaded with his eyes, there was no incentive for the Admiral to let him have one.

At Least he made the life of people better than they were before, he accomplished something, even if it would mean little for others, it meant alot to him.

Kuzan weighed his options, thinking about the strawhat captain's request.

"Go ahead then. Your final will..." Kuzan brought a recording denden mushi in front of Luffy, letting him speak his mind. Suddenly, something triggered in Luffy's head, his despair was replaced by hope even just slightly. '...by you being here...'

So Luffy did so, outlining orders for everyone, giving personal messages to his queens, and apologizing that he had to die. Kuzan let him get to his last message before pulling the trigger.

"Goodbye Mugiwara." And just like that, Monkey D. Luffy was frozen enough to kill a normal man. To give himself certainty, Kuzan froze the entire island, the island which Luffy and Whitebeard fought. He covered it in a massive layer of ice, enough to change the weather condition of Enland itself.

Countless Marines found Kuzan sitting along an ice chair, and they asked him what happened to which he answered.

"I killed Mugiwara." For the world will remember that day as the death of Mugiwara, and the victory of the Whitebeard Pirates. Though the marines spun it so that Admiral Aokiji ended the war by killing Mugiwara and caused a retreat from all pirates within the vicinity.

Garp nearly killed Aokiji but was stopped by Sengoku, even needing to use his Golden Buddha form to restrain the Vice Admiral.

"That's my Grandson you bastard!" Exclaimed Garp, veins popping out of his forehead.

"It had to be done." Replied coldly by the man named Kuzan.


World Economy News Paper

"Damn." Morgans had bet it all on Mugiwara and it seemed like he lost. He typed feverishly as he wanted to deliver the news as soon as he could. He didn't need Kizaru knocking on his front door again after all.

Once he was done, he angrily ripped the template from the typewriter , and read what he had to write. He had to be partial of the marine as he was given a hefty bribe to do so.

"On the birth of a new year, a war took place. The Strawhat Pirates challenge the Whitebeard Pirates into the match of the century. Shirohige was a man of many things, but he was best known as being the strongest, and for Mugiwara to challenge him, it was a testament of his cockiness.

Mugiwara is the same man who blazed through the Grandline, destroying nations such as Alabasta, Dressrosa, and Fishman Island. Delegating the creation of a terrible armada full of criminals.

It was a hard fought battle and yet the Whitebeard pirates came out on top and just as all hope was lost, our marine protectors, who are righteous and just, arrive in the nick of time to cause a retreat from the evil forces, with Admiral Aokiji coming out on top by killing Mugiwara. For those who wish to become pirates, this is your warning, as your faith will surely lead to death, by the hands of justice."

The Albatross zoan dropped the paper and dipped his head into his arm. This was not the real story of what really happened, just propaganda by the world government. He took a sip of his alcoholic drink and tossed the news to the side, as photos from the war finally developed. He looked at each one, admiring what took place that day.

It must have taken him hours to look through all the photos and yet, not another soul saw those photos. Morgans brought the photos into his safe, locking it for the world cannot see what happened that day, or it would be his head.


Sphinx-3 weeks later

It had been three weeks and still no news from the Captain. Of course they heard that Admiral Aokiji killed him, but they could not believe it.

The content of his recording was delivered to the Strawhat Pirates after they had travelled far from Enland.

The marines overran the island and Katakuri had to make the difficult decision of leaving before being caught. Whitebeard had offered his home island as a rendezvous point and everyone was now there,still filtering in slowly and getting the medical help that they need.

The recording found itself in a package delivered to Hancock. Titled: Mugiwara's Final Will.

Hancock called a meeting, all commanders of the Strawhat Pirates were present, and Whitebeard along with Marco, Jozu, and Vista were there as well.

"Hey guys...sorry I died." Began Luffy although he had a smile throughout the whole time. The recording of the strawhat captain was visual and auditory, which cause tears to begin to flow as the sudden reality of his actual death came crashing into everyone's heart.

"I have been granted a last will before I died. So let me begin with Katakuri, I give you the Strawhat Armada as no better person can lead this Armada than you, carry on my legacy and become an emperor of the sea." Katakuri seethed as the very ground he stood in began to cave at the pressure he was releasing.

"Am I deserving of your service Mihawk? I'm sorry but looks like I died before you can help me become the king. But you can still become the greatest swordsman in the world." Frustration erupted from the second commander, as he unleashed a wave of haki. People felt his frustration but Luffy continued on the recording, there was no pause button.

"Alive, stay that way Lucci, I hope you find who you are looking for, but revenge is not the answer, cherish your newfound friendship and do not fall into darkness." Lucci nodded his head, swearing to his Captain's command

"Everyone, who would have thought Arlong and Brulee would be a thing? Anyway, in all seriousness take care of your people and make sure that the journey to the surface world is safe, I am so proud of what you have become Arlong. Please lend Brook Jinbei as he is very important in my mission for him...more on that later." Everyone had a good chuckle at the Strawhat Captains' joke. Arlong agreed to the plan, as his captain would want. As soon as the meeting was over, he will deliver the news to the helmsman.

"Be it as it may Brook, I'm sorry buddy...please take care of the kids...they need to stay safe no matter what. Franky, and Jinbei are really good guys, take him with you...and wherever my Robin goes, please protect her."

"Aye Captain." Said Brook softly, tears flowed through his eye socket, he thought of a bone joke but dropped it..he was in no mood to make one. He'll have to talk to Franky and Jinbei later, right after this sad..sad moment.

"Back then Crocodile, I hated you, but you better not start a new crime syndicate, you hear? Stay with everyone and find a guy nicknamed 'Black Cat' for me. He'll be a good addition to our armada." Crocodile didn't show it in his face, but deep inside he too was hurting at the loss of their captain. To have the Captain acknowledgement in including him in this bunch of idiots..it made his heart clenched tightly. So Crocodile did have a heart after all.

"Real knows real, Gild. Make sure to keep doing honest work and earning honest money. Keep me proud, keep her proud." Gild too didn't cry but he was hurting. He learned to accept Luffy as his Captain, as did many of the people in that room.

"Soon, Hajrudin, you will achieve your dream of reinstating the Giant Pirates. I had hoped to be alive to witness it happen." Hajrudin, the giant, didn't hold back as he let his tears flow. The young pirate captain swore to fulfill the Captain's wish, the reinstatement of the Giant Pirates.

"In spite of the current situation, Moria, we are your family, no matter what stick with everyone. And locate and subdue a guy named Caesar for me, he'll work well with the crew." Moria was crying, for losing the person he respected the most. It took alot out of him to actually learn to respect the Strawhat Captain, and for him to die...

"Nine times out of nine, I would pick you Buggy, as you are an amazing pirate and never forget that. Give Shanks a slap on the back of his head next time you see him." Buggy too was crying furiously. But more notably, in the distance, Shanks had been listening in on the Strawhat's will. His eyes was covered with his red hair, but it was noticeable that tears were flowing. 'It had to be done.'

"Years, it took you years Enel to discover what it meant to have a family. I hope you have seen us as a family like we see you. Stay close and keep everyone safe. I never told you this but try to infuse haki in your lightning...it would be deadly. " Enel nodded his head, smiling at the advice from his late captain. Though he gripped his fist tightly as he only had revenge in his mind...Kuzan…

"Now to Whitebeard, I hope you have made it out alive after the beating you took from me." Whitebeard chuckled at the grim reminder that the world government has dubbed Whitebeard to be the victor of the war. And they gave Kuzan the credit for killing Mugiwara. "Even through my death, I hope you honor our alliance." Maybe Mugiwara wasn't the one that was promised, he had to find him, whoever he may be.

Whitebeard looked at Katakuri, the new Captain of the Strawhats. "I will, I swear it."

"Thank you." Responded Katakuri quietly.

"Pops, you lost to Mugiwara huh?" Asked Marco.

"I sure did son, I sure did." Replied Whitebeard with a smile over his face. A single tear rolled down his eye, he'll find the one that was promised.

"Everyone please leave as this next part will play for my queens. That's an order." Everyone chuckled at the final order of the Captain...though probably in the face of death, he still joked. As the room cleared, leaving Hancock, Viola, and Robin, the recording device played. The three women were in tears, after losing the love of their life.

"Viola, I wish for you to return to your country and become the queen that you were meant to be. I love you so much and I wish I could be there to embrace you one last time."

"Robin, take the minks up for their quest to retrieve the poneglyphs. But be extra careful and do not go after the road poneglyphs. Not unless you have the backing of the entire Armada and the Whitebeard Pirates. I'm sorry I left you like this, I love you, and I wish I could kiss you one last time."

"Hancock..." His voice cut off as his voice trembled noticeably. The emotion was overflowing, they could feel it. "Please understand….I love you." The freezing ensued as the sound of the snail cut off. They jumped slightly at the ending of the message, as it was his last breath before being murdered by Kuzan...The weight of his voice caused her to collapse on the ground. The three queens embraced one another, their eyes filled with tears at the loss of the love of their life.

The end of an era had finally come for the man with the Straw Hat, his signature hat drifting through the wind from Enland to wherever it would land.
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A knife will fill the world with darkness for the birth of the end is near.

Teach killed Thatch, fulfilling his destiny.

..

Blood and destruction will cover the air as one man will once again become his best.

The war which shook the foundation of the world, Whitebeard came out younger and stronger.

...

A faceless man and a passageway will put a halt to the pain…

Bonclay and Blueno worked together in conjunction to pose as Whitebeard and put an end to the war to allow their captain to fight against the real Whitebeard.

...

To ensure the birth of the new age, a unification that has never been seen before…

The Strawhats, under Katakuri, have now joined an alliance with Whitebeard...an Alliance never seen before.

...

...a strawhat man will have ice fill his veins as he will die from this very world..."

Monkey D Luffy...rest in peace. Year 1515.


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