The moment Sengoku's declaration echoed across the world, thunderous applause erupted throughout Marineford.
Countless doves soared into the sky.
Cannons loaded with ceremonial fireworks fired in unison around the bay, blooming into dazzling colors above the headquarters fortress.
The sound of cheers nearly overturned the sea itself.
"Long live Fleet Commander Hawk!"
"Congratulations, Admiral Hibari!"
"The Marines will reign forever!"
Under the spotlight of the world, Hawk gently lifted Hibari's veil.
For a brief moment, time itself seemed to stop.
Hibari's cheeks flushed red beneath the sunlight. Her usually sharp and disciplined eyes were now filled with tenderness.
Even Hawk, who had faced Emperors and massacred entire pirate fleets without changing expression, softened visibly.
Garp immediately started wiping tears from his eyes with both hands.
"Waaahh! Our little Hibari is getting married!"
Sengoku's face darkened.
"You cried harder than Sakazuki did, damn it!"
"Shut up! This is what family feels like!"
Nearby, Sakazuki silently adjusted his cap lower.
Nobody noticed the faint redness around his eyes.
Tsuru took a slow sip of tea and sighed.
"Men really become emotional at times like this."
Zephyr crossed his arms with satisfaction.
"No matter how strong Hawk becomes, he's still one of our Marines."
At the center platform, Sengoku raised the ceremonial document.
"According to Marine law and the witnessed blessing of the world, from this day onward, Renn Hawk and Hibari are officially husband and wife!"
Applause exploded once more.
But at that exact moment—
Boom!!!
A deafening explosion suddenly erupted from the outer harbor!
The entire plaza shook violently.
The smiling crowd froze.
Sakazuki's eyes sharpened instantly.
Kuzan turned toward the sea.
Borsalino lowered his sunglasses slightly.
"What now~?"
In the distance, thick smoke rose from the defensive line surrounding Marineford.
Warning sirens screamed across the island.
"Enemy attack!"
"Enemy attack from the outer sea!"
The joyful atmosphere vanished instantly.
Marine officers all over the plaza reacted on instinct.
Weapons were drawn.
Observation Haki spread across the battlefield like an invisible storm.
But before panic could spread further—
A loudspeaker crackled to life.
"Report! Report!"
"It's not pirates!"
A Marine soldier's confused voice echoed through the Den Den Mushi.
"A group of reporters broke through the outer line trying to sneak into headquarters for exclusive wedding photos!"
Silence.
Complete silence.
Then—
"Pwahahahahaha!!!"
Garp burst into uncontrollable laughter so hard he nearly rolled out of his seat.
"Those idiots actually tried invading Marineford for wedding pictures?!"
Even Sengoku's face twitched violently.
"What kind of lunatics are these?!"
Borsalino scratched his cheek lazily.
"As expected of the world's biggest wedding~"
Kuzan sighed helplessly.
"Those reporters really are risking their lives."
Sakazuki's magma-like killing intent had already started leaking into the air.
"Throw every last one of them into Impel Down."
The reporting Marine immediately panicked.
"F-Fleet Admiral Sakazuki! Most of them are from the World Economic Journal!"
"That makes no difference."
"..."
At the center stage, Hibari couldn't help laughing softly.
Even Hawk shook his head slightly.
Only Morgans would dare pull something this ridiculous.
Then suddenly—
"Boss Hawk!!!"
A familiar voice roared from the distance.
Everyone turned at once.
A massive figure wearing an outrageous floral shirt came sprinting across the plaza while waving both arms wildly.
"Wait for me!!! I haven't given the wedding gift yet!!!"
It was Franky.
Behind him ran Usopp, Brook, Chopper, and several others carrying an enormous object hidden beneath a giant white cloth.
Zoro's expression instantly changed.
"You idiots..."
Sanji covered his face.
"Why do I suddenly have a terrible feeling about this...?"
Franky skidded dramatically into the center plaza.
"Hah! Perfect timing!"
"We spent three whole days building this masterpiece!"
Usopp struck a heroic pose.
"This is the ultimate wedding gift personally created by the future greatest sniper in the world!"
Chopper raised both hands excitedly.
"It's super amazing!"
Brook laughed loudly.
"Yohohohoho! I guarantee everyone will be shocked!"
Sengoku suddenly felt his instincts screaming in alarm.
"Wait... what exactly did you bring?"
Franky grinned proudly.
Then, in one smooth motion—
He ripped away the giant cloth.
Silence fell over the plaza once again.
What appeared before everyone... was a gigantic steel statue nearly thirty meters tall.
The statue depicted Hawk standing heroically with one foot stepping on Kaido and the other crushing Big Mom into the ground.
Behind him, enormous mechanical wings spread toward the sky.
And beside Hawk—
A tiny crying figure of Sakazuki knelt while handing over Hibari with tears streaming down his face.
At the base of the statue were several massive words engraved in gold:
[The Strongest Son-in-Law in Marine History]
"..."
The entire plaza died.
Even the wind seemed to stop.
Sakazuki's face slowly darkened.
Magma began dripping from his clenched fists.
Crack... crack...
The ground beneath him melted instantly.
Franky proudly gave a thumbs-up.
"How is it?! Super amazing, right?!"
Usopp puffed out his chest.
"We finished it overnight!"
Brook nodded seriously.
"It perfectly captures the romance of the wedding!"
Chopper smiled innocently.
"I think Admiral Sakazuki looks really cute there!"
Kuzan immediately turned away and covered his face.
Borsalino's shoulders trembled violently.
He was desperately holding back laughter.
Garp completely lost control.
"PWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"
He slammed the ground while laughing so hard tears streamed down his face.
"Sakazuki! You actually got turned into the crying father-in-law!"
Even Sengoku's face turned red from suppressing laughter.
Zephyr silently took three steps backward.
Tsuru calmly placed her teacup down.
"Run."
The next second—
BOOM!!!
Sakazuki exploded into magma.
"You bastards!!!"
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