Chapter 512 Celestial Tribute
New World, on a certain Island.
Inside a luxurious Architecture, Festa sat on a Chair with his legs crossed, holding a few pieces of the latest Intelligence in his hand, reading.
Around him, on the originally white Wall, Bounty Posters were now arranged.
"The number of Pirates who have joined us during this period is still acceptable, but if we want to drag the Whole world into this grand celebration, this number of People is far from enough."
Festa casually placed the Intelligence in his hand on the table, then picked up a Dagger from the table and stabbed it directly into the table, coldly laughing, "Just releasing the News of the Eternal Pose to Final Island is not enough to lure the real Big Fish on the Sea to take the bait."
As he spoke, he glanced sideways at Bullet, who was leaning against a Sofa to the side, drinking Wine.
Seemingly noticing Festa's gaze, Bullet only glanced at Festa, without speaking, and continued drinking Wine.
For him, this Weapon was just a relatively useful Tool, and since he was a Tool, there was naturally no need to pay too much Attention to him.
Festa didn't mind Bullet's Reaction. After all, to put it bluntly, there was almost only Profit between Pirates, and his relationship with Bullet was only one of Cooperation. He was just using the Force of Bullet and Kaido to hold a luxurious celebration that would shock the World.
In order to make this celebration he initiated shock the World, Festa jumped onto the table and looked Seriously at Bullet, saying, "Bullet, it's time to raise the Bargaining Chip. Only by adding enough Bargaining Chips can we attract those truly powerful guys."
"What should I do?"
Bullet raised his Wine Bottle, his Gaze met Festa's, and he asked expressionlessly.
Hearing Bullet's Words, a dangerous Smile suddenly appeared on Festa's Face, and he said sinisterly, "For the Pirates on the Sea, the Eternal Pose leading to Final Island is ultimately just something like a Sea Legend. After all, apart from the Roger Pirates who landed on Final Island, other People don't know what's on Final Island."
"So?"
"Let's have a pre-celebration Live Broadcast first, and display all the Treasure, Secret Treasure, Gold and Silver Treasures, Famous Sword, Armaments, and Beautiful Women we have seized. Use this method to tell those greedy guys on the Sea that we not only have the Eternal Pose, but also Everything they want."
New World, within a Town on a certain Island.
Several CP0 Members, wearing White Robe and strange Mask on their faces, were walking on the Street.
And their strangely shaped attire undoubtedly attracted a lot of Attention.
Many passers-by on the Street cast surprised Gaze at the CP0 Members.
"Mission stop?"
"Yes."
"Tch, just for a Fruit, we were made to investigate for so many years... If that Fruit was really that important back then, why did they let CP9's trash escort it?"
"Shut up, all we have to do is follow orders. Other Things are none of our business."
"Then what is our next Mission?"
"Go to Wano Country and try to contact Thunder God Nicholas."
"..."
As the CP0 Leader's Words fell, the team suddenly fell silent.
As CP0, they certainly knew what going to Wano Country meant.
"Captain, are you sure our next Mission is to go to Wano Country?"
"Confirmed."
"Humph, many People will die, I wonder how many of us can leave Wano Country alive."
"Don't worry, this Mission does not require us to engage in Battle with him. All we have to do is make contact with Nicholas."
The other CP0 naturally ignored what the Captain said subconsciously. After entering Wano Country, is their Life still under their control?
Along with the oppressive Atmosphere, several CP0 Members in Robe walked further and further away.
A few days later.
A Ship successfully arrived at the Sea outside Wano Country, and under the guidance, entered the interior of Wano Country.
Before the Ship Dock, the high-level officials of Wano Country had been waiting on the Shore for a long Time.
Creak.
The Gangplank was lowered on the Deck soaked by the Wind and waves.
Thunder God Nicholas took the lead to walk down the Gangplank and came to the Shore of the Port.
Vistad, Brook, Katie, Simon, and Yamato followed closely behind.
"Why are you all here?"
Looking at the People on the Shore, Nicholas smiled helplessly.
The Look of the crowd reminded him of the Scene he had once seen of Big Shots going to inspect work at the grassroots level.
"Let's go."
As Nicholas's Words fell.
A group of People marched mightily towards the Nicholas Pirates' Base in Wano Country.
In order to help Nicholas and the others to wash away the dust from their journey, a grand Banquet was naturally indispensable.
There was no laughter at the Banquet. After all, strictly speaking, this Banquet was more like a report.
After the report was over, the real Banquet began, and all kinds of Delicious Food and Fine Wine, song and dance performances entered the venue one after another.
…
At the same Time, a Live Broadcast was also spreading rapidly around the World.
In the Image, there was a huge Fleet.
Judging from the Banner of the Warship, this Fleet belonged to the World Government.
But at this moment, this Fleet belonging to the World Government was caught in destruction. Warship after Warship was burning with Great Fire on the Sea, slowly sinking into the Sea.
And the Person who launched the Attack on this Fleet was Bullet.
In the Image, huge Battleship after Battleship were burning with Firelight, and billowing Black Smoke surged into the Sky.
Bullet stood alone on the Ship's Bow of a Battleship that was about to sink to the Seabed, grinning coldly as he faced the Cannon Fire interwoven from a large number of Battleship in front of him.
Shell after Shell pierced through the Air, and the sharp sound of Shells whistling Resound through the Sky above the Sea Surface.
"Boring struggle."
A fierce Light flashed in Bullet's eyes, and then he raised his Arm and waved it. Thick Armament Haki mixed with a strong impact shot out, instantly detonating the Shells flying towards him in Mid-air.
Rumble rumble...!!!
In the dense Explosion of Shells in Mid-air, Thick Smoke was everywhere.
Immediately afterwards, Bullet's Figure rushed out of the Black Smoke and quickly fell towards one of the Battleship.
There was only a loud noise, and the Warship suddenly split into two pieces.
Boom!
Along with the detonation of the Ammunition Depot, the Warship slowly sank into the Sea.
The surrounding Battleship turned their Muzzle one after another, disregarding the Existence of the survivors on this Warship, and decisively Fire Cannon at Bullet.
Along with a sharp sound, Shells whistled and flew towards the Warship that had been broken into two pieces.
Seeing this, Bullet exerted force Underfoot.
The whistling Shells bombarded the Warship that had been broken into two pieces, and immediately triggered bursts of violent Explosions. In just one or two seconds, the Warship was turned into countless Wreckage floating on the Sea Surface.
But Bullet's Figure had already arrived at another Battleship.
For ordinary Pirates, successful boarding means the beginning of melee combat, but for Bullet, his successful boarding also means the end of the Battle.
This huge Fleet was more than enough to destroy some small and medium-sized countries.
But in front of a real Monster, it was easily destroyed like a Toy.
Boom boom boom!
Explosions continued to come.
In less than a few minutes.
The huge Fleet had been completely destroyed by Bullet, leaving only a few Ship transporting Celestial Tribute.
A large number of Warship Wreckage were scattered on the Sea Surface, and Corpse after Corpse floated and sank in the Wreckage.
And this Scene was now delivered to countless People through Live Broadcast.
"Haha, the World Government's Army is so vulnerable."
At this Time, Sound finally came from the Live Broadcast Image.
However, this suddenly emerging Sound was obviously not Bullet.
"Oh, no, it should be said... Bullet, you are too strong, hahahaha!"
The Sound rang out again, and at the same Time, the Live Broadcast Camera Lens shook for a while.
The Image finally froze on the Ship of Celestial Tribute.
"Villain on the Sea, come here, there is Anything you want here! This will be an unprecedented grand celebration, only real Pirates are Qualification to participate! Hahahahaha..."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 513: The Five Elders' Plan
Nicholas watched the live broadcast and Festa's highly inflammatory words without any expression.
He merely gently stroked the rim of the Wine Glass in his hand with his finger.
Seeing Nicholas's cold reaction, everyone else present also remained silent.
As far as they were concerned, as long as Nicholas did not express his position, then Bullet and Kaido's gang could do whatever they wanted.
At this time, the live broadcast continued.
New World, Cake Island.
Charlotte Linlin stared blankly at the live broadcast screen showing Festa and the Eternal Pose to the Final Island, as well as the enormous Treasure.
Beside her were several Charlotte Family children, led by Katakuri.
They naturally also saw the Eternal Pose to the Final Island in Festa's hand, and all showed expressions of disdain.
Others might misunderstand, but they were clear that if there really was an Eternal Pose to the Final Island in this World, then it could only be in Roger's hands.
As for Bullet, a guy who got off Roger's Ship halfway and didn't even reach Lodestar Island, what made him dare to say he had an Eternal Pose to the Final Island?
Moreover, according to the Intelligence they had obtained, to reach the Final Island, they had to collect four Poneglyphs and deduce the Position of the Final Island through the Coordinates recorded on the four Poneglyphs.
So they just regarded the Eternal Pose to the Final Island released by Bullet and the others as a Joke.
"Mama, mama, mama, what do Kaido and his gang want to do?"
Charlotte Linlin stared fiercely at the Image in the Visual Den Den Mushi, letting out a piercing Laughter.
Obviously, Charlotte Linlin also did not believe that the Eternal Pose to the Final Island in Festa's hand was real, and felt that it was just a Conspiracy between Kaido and Bullet.
Hearing Charlotte Linlin's Laughter, the Complexion of many Charlotte Family core Officers, including Katakuri, couldn't help but turn gloomy.
"Mama's Situation is getting more serious..."
Katakuri's Attention shifted from Festa's live broadcast to Charlotte Linlin.
The great battle that took place on Cake Island that day was still vivid in his mind.
In that battle, not only did many Charlotte Family children, including Charlotte Family's eldest son Perospero, die, but the Nun's Departed Soul hidden within Charlotte Linlin's Body was also beheaded.
Originally, Katakuri and others thought that they could change Charlotte Linlin's Thoughts through their own Effort, but obviously they were overthinking it. As Time passed, the thinking that had been deeply influenced by the Nun for decades completely turned Charlotte Linlin into an even more brutal Charlotte Linlin.
As for her children's Thoughts, Charlotte Linlin could be said to have no Awareness at all.
"A boring farce."
A hint of coldness flashed across Charlotte Linlin's slightly ferocious face.
The New World today is surging with undercurrents.
…
Sea outside Wano Country, a World Government Warship broke through the Trouble and stopped in front of the Waterfall.
Beside it, an incomparably huge and terrifying Giant Elephant Skeleton was now quietly kneeling not far from them.
Obviously, the bleached white Giant Elephant Skeleton was from Zunesha. Under the Power of Wano Country and Nature, even Zunesha could only become white Bones.
"Damn, Captain, are you sure we're going to land in Wano Country?"
Looking at the terrifying Giant Elephant Skeleton, a CP0 Member wearing a special Mask and a White Robe said with some Entanglement.
Obviously, CP0 was very powerful on the Grand Line, but that was only in the Four Seas and the first half of the Grand Line. In the New World, there were many Forces that did not take them seriously.
And Wano Country in front of them was obviously the kind of Force that did not take them seriously.
They even had no doubt that if Celestial Dragons fell into their hands, they would dare to directly slaughter them like chickens without hesitation.
The World Government's huge tentacles of Right could never extend to every Corner of the New World.
They could only choose some Countries in the New World to become Member Nations of the World Government to slowly expand their Right in the New World.
The person called Captain also swept his Eyes over the Members and Warship behind him.
This was a large Warship, enough to accommodate nearly a thousand troops, but to show Sincerity, apart from the basic operation Logistics personnel, there were only a few of them on it.
After all, their purpose in coming was to contact the Freedom Pirates and have a dialogue with Nicholas.
Moreover, were numbers useful in front of Nicholas?
Soon, the World Government Ship was discovered by patrolling Wano Country Ships.
CP0 and others also immediately expressed that they had no hostility.
In the Process of them accepting the boarding inspection from Wano Country and reporting to the Internal Affairs of Wano Country, they all behaved quite cooperatively.
The people who boarded the Ship to inspect searched separately and quickly swept away the entire Ship, basically finding nothing threatening.
The CP0 members were not surprised by this inspection result. After all, they were very clear about their Mission. Apart from them, this Ship was completely a harmless Ship.
…
World Government, Holy Land Mary Geoise, Chamber of Power, the Five Elders gathered together again at this time.
"Just received News, CP0 has arrived at Sea outside Wano Country and is preparing to land in Wano Country."
The Blonde Hair Five Elders wearing a Suit and a Beard spoke.
Hearing this, the other four old men who were closing their Eyes to rest immediately opened their Eyes.
"Oh, have they arrived already? Then it is estimated that they will be able to contact Nicholas that Weapon soon. After all, Wano Country currently seems to be faintly that Weapon's Headquarters."
The tall and thin Five Elders with three strands of white long Beard slowly spoke.
However, the Bald Gorosei, who was holding a Demon Blade and wearing a White Robe, snorted coldly, seemingly dissatisfied with Nicholas's Action of occupying Wano Country.
Seeing that the others in the Chamber were silent, this Five Elders spoke again: "Then the dialogue with Nicholas can be prepared in advance. In addition, there is another Thing, that is, the Things about Kaido, Bullet, and the Level 6 Villain Alliance in the New World. According to the latest Intelligence, the Army transporting Celestial Tribute was attacked, and the other party conducted a Live Broadcast of the Attacks."
As he said this, this Five Elders pressed the Den Den Mushi beside him. Soon, a recording of Bullet attacking the World Government escorting Celestial Tribute was projected onto the Wall in front of several people.
Looking at Bullet wantonly destroying in the Image, and Festa's constantly incendiary Words, none of the Five Elders showed too much expression.
For them, these were just small Troubles.
Soon the Image ended, and the tall and thin Five Elders with a long Beard then glanced at the other four Five Elders: "Everyone, what do you think should be done to solve this Thing?"
"This behavior is obviously a Challenge to the World Government's authority. I suggest sending troops to attack and suppress!"
"I do not Suggest sending troops to attack and suppress alone. After all, Bullet is currently allied with Kaido, and his behavior can also be regarded as a Provocation by Kaido and others against the World Government. So in my Opinion, directly send troops to completely defeat their Alliance, and just take this Opportunity to recover the government authority that has been continuously weakened in the past few years."
On the other side, the Five Elders holding a Cursed Sword, a sharp Light flashed in his Glasses, and he said, "I also Support doing so. It seems that the government has been silent for too long, even to the point that those Weapons have forgotten who is the Ruler of this World Government."
"I think we should not send troops for the time being."
The bald Five Elders with a figure-eight shaped Beard and a Scar on his forehead spoke.
"According to Intelligence, Kaido and the others are currently at war with the Whitebeard Pirates. We can completely wait until both sides are injured before making a decision. Moreover, Red Hair will never sit idly by and watch the Situation in the New World become extremely chaotic. After all, even we are not very clear about that Weapon's Thoughts."
Hearing this, the others also showed expressions of Thought.
Within the Five Elders, there are naturally many divergent Opinions. In general, in this Situation, the final decision will be made by voting.
However, obviously the Situation described by the bald Five Elders was more beneficial to the World Government.
"Then notify Sengoku, let the Marine not launch an Attack for the time being, but take this Opportunity to gain a firm Foot in the New World, and wait until the Strength of all parties in the melee is greatly damaged before launching an Attack on them."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 514 Six Elders?
"So, you're saying you were sent by the Five Elders, and your purpose is to contact me?"
Sitting on the chair, playing with the Mask unique to CP0 Member in his hand, Albert Nicholas said playfully, looking at the group of CP0 Member standing below in the Great Hall.
Facing Albert Nicholas's seemingly condescending Tone, the group of CP0 Member didn't dare to retort in the slightest. In fact, in their perception, they felt as if they were in a terrifying Ghost Den. Everyone in the Great Hall who was looking at them brought them considerable Pressure.
Especially the strongest few Gazes, made their hair stand on end, and their Brain frantically issued warnings.
"Yes, the Five Elders Lord wishes to communicate with you."
The leading Man, with Blonde Hair and looking around forty years old, said to Albert Nicholas as humbly as possible.
"Oh, those five guys? Then let me see what they want to say."
Albert Nicholas casually placed the Mask in his hand aside and said with a smile, looking at the CP0 in front of him.
As Albert Nicholas finished his Words, the leading CP0 Member also carefully took out a Golden Den Den Mushi from his chest.
He took out the Den Den Mushi and carefully dialed the Number.
As the Number was dialed, a "puru puru puru" Sound immediately rang out.
"Oh, a Den Den Mushi of the same model as the Buster Call?"
From its conspicuous Appearance, Albert Nicholas recognized at a glance that it was a Golden Den Den Mushi just like the Buster Call.
Not long after.
The Den Den Mushi connected.
Albert Nicholas narrowed his Eyes slightly, reached out his Hand, and the Den Den Mushi directly came from the Hand of that CP0 Member into Albert Nicholas's Hand.
Then, ignoring the shock of the CP0, Albert Nicholas picked up the receiver and connected the Phone Call.
As the Phone Call connected, the Appearance of the Den Den Mushi also changed accordingly.
Albert Nicholas glanced indifferently at the Appearance synchronized by the Den Den Mushi. Through those significant Characteristic, he recognized that the other party was one of the Five Elders.
"Albert Nicholas."
From the Den Den Mushi's mouth, a voice that was both old and steady came out.
Albert Nicholas looked at the Den Den Mushi and said, "To talk to me, you're really willing to invest, aren't you? Aren't you afraid that this team of CP0 Member will all die in Wano Country?"
"..."
Hearing these Words, all the CP0 Member in the Great Hall fell into Silence.
The Five Elders on the other side of the Den Den Mushi were silent for about a second or two, and then opened their mouths and said, "Dispose of them as you wish. After all, they have already completed their Mission. Even if they die, they will die with Honor..."
"How cold-blooded, Five Elders."
Albert Nicholas coldly looked at the Den Den Mushi in front of him.
And the Five Elders obviously didn't plan to waste Words either, directly opening their mouths and saying, "Albert Nicholas, a Man like you is already qualified to stand at the true pinnacle of this World, so I think we can at least have a common topic."
"???"
Hearing the Words of the Five Elders, Albert Nicholas couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.
What the heck?
He silently looked at the Den Den Mushi, and at the same time began to think rapidly.
Originally, in his view, the Five Elders contacting him was nothing more than wanting to say some Harsh Words, or even threaten him.
But now it seems that Thing are not that Simple, and the Attitude of the Five Elders is obviously a bit strange.
And the Five Elders on the other side of the Den Den Mushi obviously didn't expect Albert Nicholas's Reaction to be like this either.
For a Time, they didn't know how to continue speaking.
The Air suddenly became a bit quiet...
And because the Sound of the Den Den Mushi was played out loud, everyone in the Great Hall and the CP0 Member also heard the Words of the Five Elders on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
The people of Wano Country were alright, just a little confused.
But the CP0 Member were a bit dumbfounded. This was completely different from the Image of the World Ruler in their Impression.
Even because of the Five Elders' Attitude, these CP0 Member all curiously looked at the Den Den Mushi, wanting to know the following content.
"You are now qualified to stand with us, so come on Albert Nicholas, join us and become one of us."
The Five Elders directly extended an invitation to Albert Nicholas.
"What's going on?"
Everyone in the Great Hall was a bit dumbfounded when they heard the Words of the Five Elders.
Although they were very shocked Inner Thoughts, they didn't open their mouths.
Because Albert Nicholas didn't open his mouth.
In the Great Hall, Albert Nicholas silently looked at the Den Den Mushi.
He didn't speak, and the Five Elders on the other side of the Den Den Mushi also fell into Silence, seemingly waiting for Albert Nicholas's reply. For them, they had enough patience.
As for the CP0 in the field, they already felt that their Brains were not enough.
If they didn't know that the Den Den Mushi was from the Five Elders, they would really suspect whether someone on the other side of the Den Den Mushi was impersonating the Status of the Five Elders.
After all, the content of this Phone Call is a bit too Outrageous, right?
The Five Elders are inviting Albert Nicholas to join them?
If this happens, wouldn't it mean that the Five Elders would become Six Elders, and Albert Nicholas would become their real superior?
Is there still Law of the Land? Is there still Law?
Even the Captain of CP0 really wanted to ask the Five Elders of Mary Geoise, you five guys are suddenly finding another father for the World Government, have you asked for their Opinion?
The Great Hall suddenly became so quiet that a Needle could be heard dropping.
"Five Elders, what exactly do you want?"
Albert Nicholas asked in an icy Tone, obviously he didn't think this was some kind of pie in the sky Thing.
Hearing Albert Nicholas's Words, the Five Elders on the other end of the Phone Call first sneered, and then opened their mouths.
"Albert Nicholas, haven't you realized it yet? In this World, only the Strongest can dominate Everything. The Significance of the Existence of those Ordinary People on the Grand Line is only to better serve the High-ranking People.
And your current Strength has been recognized by that Lord, so that Lord is willing to share a portion of the Authority to control the World with you.
By the way, you should know about the Operation Fruit, right? That Fruit is currently in our Hands. As long as you join us, then you will become the next recipient of the Immortality Surgery."
Albert Nicholas looked at the Den Den Mushi expressionlessly. From the Five Elders' Words, he also obtained a lot of Intelligence. The most obvious of which was that the decision to let him join the Highest Power Holder of the World was not made by the Five Elders, but by Im above them.
And also that the Operation Fruit has already been grasped by the World Government.
Albert Nicholas said in a deep voice, "Based on just one Aspect of Words, do you think I would easily believe it?"
"Whether you believe it or not is up to you. This is just giving you an Opportunity. After all, compared to your short Life, we have enough patience."
The Five Elders' cold voice contained an unspeakable arrogance.
Then, without waiting for Albert Nicholas to reply, they directly hung up the Den Den Mushi.
Albert Nicholas looked indifferently at the Den Den Mushi that had closed its Eyes again, and didn't speak.
"Captain."
"Nicholas..."
Everyone present looked at Albert Nicholas.
And the CP0 Member all looked Nervous, for fear that Albert Nicholas would give an order, and the People in the field would directly chop them into Meat Paste with random Swords.
"Alright, you can leave. And by the way, help me deliver a message to the Five Elders."
Albert Nicholas said, looking at the CP0 People.
"Please speak."
Facing Albert Nicholas, especially after hearing the Words of the Five Elders earlier, the CP0 can be said to be respectful to Albert Nicholas to their Instinct. After all, this Person in front of them was almost about to become their highest Officer.
"To be old and not die is to be a thief. The Garbage of History should go into the Garbage Dump, instead of still tightly grasping that ridiculous Right, unwilling to let go."
...
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 515 Red Hair Shanks
Marine Headquarters Marineford, Marshal Office.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Admirals Borsalino, Sakazuki, and Kuzan, along with Vice Admirals Fujitora and Chaton, have arrived in the New World. Furthermore, the war between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Kaido Pirates has intensified. However, with Marco's return, the Whitebeard Pirates have reversed their initial disadvantage."
"In addition, we have also detected multiple Seven Warlords of the Sea heading to the New World. Furthermore, Bullet, after attacking a World Government Celestial Tribute ship, has attacked a Navy Fleet again."
"Also, Germa 66 has officially formed an alliance with Gild Tesoro, the Golden Emperor, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Currently, the Gold Emperor is procuring a large amount of Supplies through various Channels."
"Zephyr, who attacked Terminal Island and seized Explosive Rock, and his Fleet are missing. Our Surveillance Ship is currently searching for their whereabouts."
"Furthermore, Intelligence Personnel in Wano Country have reported that a CP0 Squad under the World Government has landed in Wano Country and made contact with Nicholas. However, the content of their contact is unknown due to classification issues."
Corazon looked at Sengoku and slowly reported the latest Intelligence.
It can be said that the New World is now like a powder keg, with Various forces in turmoil. Therefore, the Navy has also increased its Intelligence gathering in the New World, striving to obtain the latest Intelligence firsthand.
However, at this moment, Sengoku suddenly received a confidential Phone Call. After finishing the call, Sengoku's Complexion became extremely unpleasant.
"Fleet Admiral... what's wrong?" Corazon looked at the somewhat distraught Sengoku and asked in surprise.
"The Mission of the CP0 Squad those five old guys sent to Wano Country is to Co-opt Nicholas."
Corazon naturally understood who the five old guys Sengoku was talking about were.
"Why would the Five Elders issue such an Order...? You should know that the Conflict between Nicholas and the World Government has almost reached an irreconcilable point!"
Corazon asked with a puzzled Look.
"There might be something we don't know about, but don't worry, Nicholas will definitely not accept those guys' Co-opt."
Seeming to have thought of something, the Corner of Mouth of Sengoku couldn't help but curl up slightly.
Seeing Sengoku's confident Look, Corazon didn't ask further.
"Then Fleet Admiral, I'll go get busy."
After chatting with Sengoku for a while, Corazon said softly, and then left the Marshal Office.
Not long after Corazon left, the door of the Marshal Office was opened again, and Brannew, the Navy meeting king, walked in.
"Fleet Admiral, there's another Situation in the New World. The Red Hair Pirates are causing an even bigger Disturbance this time."
Sengoku was slightly stunned: "What Disturbance?"
"The Red Hair Pirates have launched a Full-Scale War against the Beasts Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates in the New World...!"
"Full-Scale War?"
Sengoku stood up in surprise: "What does Red Hair intend to do?"
...
Meanwhile, in the Sea outside Wano Country, amidst wind and waves, a World Government Ship was sailing away from Wano Country.
On the Deck of the Ship, several CP0 Members wearing Masks and White Robes didn't care about the raindrops falling on them. They were already accustomed to the harsh Environment of the New World.
At this moment, their Gaze occasionally turned to Wano Country, wondering what they were thinking.
Meanwhile, the other Crew member on the Ship were performing their respective duties. The Navigator stood in the Ship Cabin, looking at the Sea Chart. The Helmsman controlled the Navigation of the Sailboat. The Lookout observed the surroundings, while the Sailors and Shipwrights were on standby at various Positions on the Hull. A significant portion were also on standby in the Power Room to prevent possible Accidents that could cause Power failure.
...
Just then, the piercing Alarm sounded on the Ship, and the CP0 members who were lost in thought were all shocked.
Before long, on the Sea Surface not far away, a Large Ship with two Masts suddenly appeared. On its huge Sail, a Pirate Flag with a black background and white pattern was printed.
The Hull was huge, with many Cannons distributed around it, and the Ship's Bow was a Dragon Head.
"Red..."
Seemingly due to excessive shock, one of the Lookouts immediately exclaimed, but he couldn't bring himself to say the rest.
But in the end, there were people with strong Hearts.
Then a piercing Sound rang out.
"It's the Red Hair Pirates!"
"Four Emperors... Red Hair Shanks... That's the Red Force..."
"Why would we encounter a Monster like a Four Emperors here..."
"This time we're definitely going to lose our Life. The opponent is Four Emperors Red Hair..."
"Don't worry, Red Hair isn't like the other two Four Emperors, a Ruthless Killer. As long as we don't Attack them, they definitely won't Attack us."
"But we are people of the World Government!"
After the Red Hair Pirates appeared, panicked Sounds were everywhere on the Deck.
Although the Red Hair Pirates are the kind of Pirate Crew that rarely Attack others proactively, the Situation now is very unusual because they seem to be heading towards us.
Everyone nervously looked at the CP0 Members, waiting for their Order.
"Everyone, return to your Positions!"
CP0's Infamy, accumulated over the years, quickly calmed the panicked Crew member. After all, although the Four Emperors inspired fear, the notorious CP0 made these Staff under the World Government even more afraid.
After everyone returned to their Positions, one of the CP0 Members took a Telescope and looked at the approaching Red Hair Pirates in the Distance for a while. Then his expression became even gloomier: "Captain, the Navigation of the Red Hair Pirates seems to be directed at us."
"We saw it without you having to say it..."
You should know that we are currently flying the Banner of the World Government, and the relationship between the World Government and Pirates is self-evident.
However, more than that, he was curious as to why Four Emperors Red Hair would appear in the Sea Area of Wano Country, after all, this is Nicholas's Territory.
A Four Emperors entering the Territory of another Sea Emperor without permission is an act of provocation.
"Do we need to Evade them?"
A CP0 Member spoke, obviously they were also unwilling to have contact with Shanks.
But the CP0 Captain immediately shook his head: "It's too late. With our Ship Performance, we can't escape the Pursuit of the Red Force at all. Just wait here. And listen, if they are also coming straight at us, be sure to take Evasion."
"Understood." Everyone nodded, turned around and walked towards the Ship Cabin. They were going to pass on the Order.
Meanwhile, the CP0 Captain stood on the Ship's Bow, his Gaze fixed on the Red Force charging straight at them in the Distance, and some Disturbance arose in his Heart.
Red Hair Shanks, he is another legendary Great Pirate. Although it hasn't been long since he became a Four Emperors, in terms of Strength, he is not weaker than those veteran Strongest. If we talk about Legend, he might be even more legendary than Kaido and Charlotte Linlin.
After all, without eating any Fruit, and even with a missing Arm, he forcefully ascended to the Four Emperors Throne in the already established New World framework. His Legend is self-evident.
However...
Thinking of this, this CP0 Member turned his head to look at Wano Country behind him.
The current Four Emperors framework was formed in his absence.
Now that this guy has reappeared, the New World is probably really going to be in Trouble.
(End of Chapter)
Coming Alongside
Not far away, on the massive Deck of the Red Force.
The members of the Red Hair Pirates had naturally long since noticed the Ship in the distance flying the World Government Banner. If they encountered a World Government Ship in other Sea Areas, as long as the other party was somewhat intelligent, they wouldn't mind letting them go.
However, now, flying the World Government Banner and appearing in this sensitive location of Wano Country, they couldn't help but take it seriously. In fact, their destination this time was Wano Country, which was why they were able to discover the World Government Ship in this Sea Area.
Therefore, in order to determine the purpose of these World Government guys, Shanks directly ordered the Helmsman of the Red Force to navigate directly towards the Ship flying the World Government Banner.
So, the previous guesses of those CP0 were not wrong, the Red Force was indeed heading towards them.
"Captain, those guys on the other side seem to know they can't escape, they've already stopped in place." A bald, eyebrowless man with a somewhat fierce-looking face grinned.
"Squeak squeak~"
The monkey perched on his shoulder seemed to agree very much, and let out a cry.
"Hahahaha… The other side seems to have smart People, knowing they can't escape, they simply released a friendly signal. After all, Captain is considered to be quite approachable on the Grand Line."
Shanks did not speak.
The one who spoke was Yasopp, who was checking his Guns to the side.
"Captain, I've told you to act more fiercely usually. Look, if the other party had discovered it was Whitebeard or Kaido those guys, they would definitely desperately try to escape. How can you be like this Four Emperors, people simply don't care."
Lucky Roux, who was fat, wearing small colored Sunglasses, and draped in a yellow Coat, held a giant piece of Grilled Meat in his hand, and said while eating and laughing unclearly.
Standing on the Deck, Red Hair laughed carelessly after hearing these words from his Companions: "Wahahahaha… You guys, you make it sound like it's my fault that others aren't afraid of me."
As he spoke, loud Laughter came from the Red Force, while the Vice-Captain Ben Beckman slowly sucked on a Cigarette, his gaze always fixed on the Ship flying the World Government Banner opposite them.
Faintly, he saw those standing on the Deck of the Ship, dressed in the special attire unique to the members of the World Government's CP0 organization.
This made his gaze pause slightly, and then he picked up an old Newspaper and looked at it.
The Newspaper reported on Thunder God Nicholas. It looked like due to the Time, the Paper was a bit yellowed. This was something he had deliberately kept, after all, many times a lot of Things could be seen from these old reports.
Nicholas's Status and Strength need not be mentioned much. Although he had disappeared for more than ten years, he was once a Grand Line Legend on par with Roger, Whitebeard, Kaido of the Beasts, and Charlotte Linlin.
As the Vice-Captain of a Four Emperors Pirate Crew, Ben Beckman was very clear in his Inner Thoughts that Thunder God Nicholas that guy possessed powerful Power sufficient to change the Situation of this Grand Line.
This was also the Reason why after they declared war on the Whitebeard Pirates and the Beasts Pirates, they did not intervene in the Battle between the two sides, but instead came to visit Nicholas first.
The Red Hair Pirates must first determine Nicholas's attitude before they can decide what Action to take next.
Rumble rumble…
The sound of the Ship breaking through the Sea Waves's water flow continued to ring out, the Red Force advanced in a domineering posture. If they did not furl the Sail, in one minute they would collide with that World Government Ship.
The sound of Sea Waves hitting the Ship Cabin continued to come, coupled with the Thunder in the Sky and the surrounding raging Sea Waves, making the group of CP0 Members on the World Government Ship's Deck very Nervous, while the other Ordinary People Crew members were constantly wiping the sweat from their Foreheads to alleviate the Nervousness in their Inner Thoughts.
For Ordinary People, even if they are Staff of the World Government, they simply do not have the Courage to directly face a Four Emperors.
"Lord, we are about to make contact."
The person in charge of the Ship said nervously beside a group of CP0.
It was already very difficult for him to maintain his current State. After all, the other party was Four Emperors Red Hair. If it weren't for the Order from these CP0 People, he might have already raised a white Flag and chosen to surrender.
Closer… it's already very close, the Distance between the two sides is only a few hundred meters.
Even across the surging Sea Waves, the faces of Red Hair and others on the Deck of the Red Force could be clearly seen.
On the Red Force, Lucky Roux looked at the group of CP0 on the opposite Deck, a cold Smile appeared on his Face, and he said to Red Hair, "Captain, looking at the opposite side, they seem to have completed their Mission and are planning to return."
"I just don't know if these CP0 little brothers are willing to share their Mission with us…"
Yasopp said with a Smile, aiming the Gun in his hand at the CP0 on the opposite Ship.
Before Yasopp could finish speaking, Lucky Roux's Form had already turned into a Shadow, directly rushing towards the Deck where the CP0 were located.
The Rumble of Air Wave shattered the Air.
The CP0 People standing on the Deck of the Sailboat saw the giant Shadow rushing over for the first Time. That fat Form, orange-yellow Coat, and watermelon-green Headband were all particularly obvious. At a glance, they knew it was Lucky Roux, the famous Battle Member of the Red Hair Pirates.
The group of CP0 Members did not expect the Red Hair Pirates to take Action first, but after thinking about it, they understood. They were People under the World Government, and the other party was the famous Four Emperors of the New World. Strictly speaking, they had crossed the line.
The other party wanted to give them a Show of Force.
Flying in the Sky, Lucky Roux looked at the CP0 People on the Deck below, with a Smile hanging on his Face, and then he bombarded down like a Shell.
Seeing Lucky Roux's Action, the CP0 Captain's Complexion was very solemn. He just wanted to greet his subordinates to attack together, but suddenly stopped his Action again.
After all, once they launched a full-scale attack on Lucky Roux, it would mean declaring war with the Red Hair Pirates, and facing the entire Red Hair Pirates under Four Emperors Red Hair, their end would naturally be obvious.
After settling his Inner Thoughts, he slightly spread his legs, arched his Form, and then clenched his Right Hand into a Fist and retracted it to his Chest. When Lucky Roux smashed down, the Fist retracted to his Waist suddenly popped out, colliding with Lucky Roux's Fist.
The two Fists collided, and at this moment, it was like a Thunder suddenly rising. The airflows transformed by the Fist Wind of the two sides rapidly collided in the Sky, blowing the clothes and Sails of the People on the surrounding Deck to rustle.
This was completely a collision of Strength between the two sides, without any fancy moves.
As the Power of this collision dissipated, Lucky Roux also borrowed Strength to land on the Deck.
Squeak!
At the same Time, a burst of harsh sound of wood rubbing against each other came, and finally the Ship's Railing of the two Ships stuck together, and the Deck underfoot suddenly produced a huge shaking.
The CP0's small Captain's Form shook slightly with the shaking of the Deck. Obviously, he was not as relaxed as he looked after taking Lucky Roux's Strike.
When he raised his head again, he saw Red Hair Shanks standing on the opposite Deck.
Red Hair, with three Scars left on his left eye, a white shirt, exposed Chest, wearing slippers and leg-revealing shorts, draped in a Black Coat, with [Gryphon (Sword Name)] hanging on his Right Hand Waist, while staring at the CP0 People with an incomparably domineering Gaze.
"Lord Shanks! We have no Evil intentions."
The CP0's small Captain took the lead to speak, his Tone very low.
Hearing these Words, Red Hair Shanks grinned, and put his Right Hand on the Sword Hilt of Gryphon (Sword Name) at his Waist: "Ara lalalala, CP0 little brothers, can you tell me what you are doing in Wano Country?"
Hearing Shanks's Words, the CP0's small Captain also revealed an expression of 'as expected'.
(End of Chapter)