One Piece - I'm Whitebeard

At this moment, Onigashima Island's battlefield was in complete chaos, with battles and bloodshed everywhere.

Even more striking was a large area covered in snow-white ice, which is full with numerous ice sculptures of beasts.

Battles raged across the battlefield. The Nine Red Scabbards clashed fiercely with the Doflamingo Family. 

Despite the family's strength, Denjiro, Shutenmaru, and Kawamatsu were strong opponents. Their presence suggested the fight wouldn't end quickly.

Marco and other six commanders had a somewhat easier time fighting Tobbi Roppo. Marco's strength alone could deal with the three disasters, not to mention Tobbi Roppo.

It didn't take long before Marco quickly defeated Who's Who and turned his attention to observing the battlefield.

Facing overwhelming pressure from the Beast Pirates, Marco wasted no time in helping the samurai. Meanwhile, the other commanders continued their battle against Tobbi Roppo. 

However, during Jinbei's fight with Drake, he couldn't help but ask, "Drake, why aren't you using your full strength?"

Jinbei started to have doubts. Drake seemed to be merely holding back, not launching any aggressive attacks, and focused only on defending himself during their battle, which makes Jinbei feel very strange.

"Jinbei, I know I'm no match for you, but you didn't use your full strength either" Drake admitted.

"Drake, I know a bit about your past. After all, I was once a Shichibukai. You were a Marine Rear Admiral, correct?" Jinbei responded suddenly.

That's right, Drake is indeed a Marine Rear Admiral. He was rescued by Marine when he was a child, and his father was also a Marine, but later became a pirate.

Now, Drake has followed in his father's footsteps. Becoming a Rear Admiral isn't an easy rank to achieve, indicating his strong dedication. Generally, his beliefs seem firmly set.

Of course, Aokiji is a unique case. After losing to Akainu in the battle for Fleet Admiral, he followed his own path and joined the Whitebeard Pirates.

Now that Drake has joined the Beast Pirates, Jinbei can't understand his motives. Living in Wano Country, he's unaware of Kaido's true intentions.

"You're no longer a Shichibukai, so this information shouldn't concern you," Drake replied.

"Well, that's not necessarily true. I believe you might be a Marine undercover agent!" Jinbei said confidently.

"What? You..." Drake's face showed surprise and nervousness briefly, though he quickly composed himself. However, Jinbei remained convinced of his suspicion.

"It looks like I was right. You truly are a Marine undercover agent. I mean, how could a Marine Rear Admiral so easily become one of Kaido's lackeys?" Jinbei pressed on.

"These are just your guesses. My captain now is Kaido-sama, and I'm no longer loyal to the Marines," Drake replied calmly to Jinbei.

"Hmph, there's no use denying it now. Marines always send undercover agents to the Four Emperors' Pirates. It's not surprising, but I didn't expect you to have been undercover since before the Sabaody incident. You've been deep in their ranks," 

Jinbei said after thinking about the past.

"Damn, he figured it out. Jinbei, being a former Shichibukai, knows more about Marine Headquarters than the average person. His insight is sharp and ruthless, making him a powerful opponent," Drake thought to himself. He now regretted tangling with Jinbei in the first place.

Being exposed as an undercover agent was extremely dangerous for Drake. 

If his true identity came to light, the Beast Pirates would surely not tolerate him, and even the Whitebeard Pirates might not spare him, as pirates generally despised Marine operatives.

So, despite Jinbei's assertions, Drake refused to admit anything. However, Jinbei had made up his mind about Drake's true allegiance and decided not to fight him further.

"Drake, I'll give you one last chance to leave now. Otherwise, you're truly helping Kaido. Don't force me to act," 

Jinbei warned sternly. Drake hesitated, but eventually followed Jinbei's advice. The two of them feigned a big fight and Drake pretended to fell down the cliff.

...…

As Drake fell down the mountain, his transformation into an dinosaur softened the impact somewhat, but he still sustained serious injuries. He quickly contacted the Marine's covert operatives for assistance.

"Coby," Drake, the captain of Marine headquarters' secret special unit "SWORD," called. Coby, his subordinate, responded promptly.

"Captain, what are your orders?" Coby asked immediately.

"Now that the island is at war, the Whitebeard Pirates don't have many crew members left. Most are commander, so Marines can't attack Whitebeard just yet," Drake explained.

"I see," 

"Furthermore, this could be a good chance to take down Whitebeard. Big Mom is still alive, and with Kaido's alliance against Whitebeard, Marine might find the perfect moment to strike and eliminate him," Drake suggested.

"Got it, I'll report this to the government right away. Anything else I need to explain, Captain?"

"Also, my cover was blown. Jinbei figured out I'm a Marine undercover agent during our fight. I can't stay here any longer"

"Captain, hide yourself first. I'll report to higher up immediately and arrange for a fleet to pick you up as soon as possible."

"Alright, that's all."

After hanging up the Den-Den Musi, Drake let out a long sigh of relief, and suddenly a familiar voice appeared in his ear.

"Isn't that Drake? How did he end up outside the battlefield? Did Whitebeard's crew defeat you easily?" 

There was a hint of teasing and mockery in the voice, which displeased Drake. He turned and saw Apoo, Hawkins, Urouge, and Bonney standing nearby.

"Oh, it's you," Drake said, relieved.

"It's quite a surprise to see you all here so soon. Are you here to watch the show or join the fight?" Drake asked.

"Hahaha, we're just small characters in this war, we just want to see the excitement. Kaido and Whitebeard are way out of our league," Urouge laughed.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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