Chapter 517 Who is the King of Face
"Shanks, are we just letting them go like that?"
Lucky Roux asked, watching the World Government ships depart. He tore a large, juicy piece of grilled meat from his hand with his teeth and swallowed it in a few bites.
"What else? We said we wouldn't make things difficult for them as long as they told the truth. We have to keep our word." Shanks placed his hand on the hilt of Gryphon (Sword Name) and looked towards Wano Country in the distance.
His expression was unusually serious. The news he received from those CP0 members was truly unsettling. Beside him, Ben Beckman's constantly flickering cigarette also revealed his inner shock.
The Five Elders, the highest authority in the World Government, had extended an invitation to Nicholas. They were even willing to accept Nicholas as one of them, turning the Five Elders into the Six Elders, and even grant Nicholas Immortality through the power of the Operation Fruit.
Honestly, when Ben Beckman heard the CP0 Squad leader reveal the news, he subconsciously thought Nicholas would definitely accept the Five Elders' invitation. After all, power and Immortality were extremely tempting bargaining chips.
"Shanks, what do you think?" Ben Beckman slowly exhaled a puff of smoke and turned to look at Shanks. Yasopp and Lucky Roux and the others also looked at Shanks, waiting for his decision.
After all, they had come to find Nicholas. If Nicholas chose to side with the World Government, then they, having come to his Headquarters in Wano Country, might very well end up in a fierce battle with him. Although they were not afraid of war, they would still choose to avoid a battle that was high-risk and offered no benefits if possible.
"It's fine, the plan remains unchanged. Regardless of whether Nicholas accepts or refuses, wouldn't it be clear if we just ask him in person?" Shanks said with a cheerful laugh.
"Shanks," Ben Beckman walked over and said to Shanks, "Are we really going to act? Starting a conflict in their Headquarters would be very disadvantageous for us."
Shanks smiled slightly, looked up at the Sky, and slowly said, "That guy isn't that kind of person. Besides..." In the Sky before Shanks' eyes, two Figures seemed to appear, giving him bright smiles, causing him to be momentarily stunned.
... "Lord Nicholas, the patrol team has spotted the Red Hair Pirates in the outer Sea Area!" Just as Nicholas and the others had seen off the CP0 Squad and were planning to continue the music and dance, a Figure rushed into the Great Hall to report.
"Red Hair, what's he doing here?" Simon asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Who knows? But after all, he is a Four Emperors. I think we should take him seriously," Brook said slowly.
"Four Emperors? How exciting," Urouge said yearningly, draining the wine on the table in front of him.
"You should just forget about it. A guy like Red Hair is your Ability's natural counter," Katie said bluntly.
Bonney was completely numb. First, there was the World Government's Five Elders' invitation, and now the Four Emperors Red Hair had come in person. She just wanted to find Kuma, she didn't want to get involved in these Big Shot matters!
"What's that shameless swindler doing in Wano Country?" Nicholas was also a bit confused, wondering why Shanks, who was already at war with the Hundred Beasts and Whitebeard, wasn't asking Kaido and Whitebeard to give him Face, but instead came looking for him.
"Shameless? Swindler?" Katie asked, looking puzzled.
Nicholas said, "Yeah, that guy keeps talking about paving the way for the new Era, and even gambled his left arm in the East Blue, saying he bet it on the new Era."
"Tell me, is he out of his mind? How old is he this year? In his thirties and already a Four Emperors, right in the prime of his career. His Pirate career is booming, and everyone in the Grand Line has to give him Face."
"He's already this strong with one arm. If he hadn't lost his arm, he might have been able to climb even higher. And he bet his left arm on some Kid. Does that Kid need him to bet his arm? His grandfather is a real Big Shot in the Marine Headquarters, and his own father is the World Government's number one enemy, the Leader of the Revolutionary Army."
"You could say that if he encounters an opponent he can't beat at Sea, he just needs to announce my and his grandfather's names, and as long as the opponent has a brain, they'll definitely leave immediately."
"A guy in his prime, and he's already placing his hopes on the next generation. He's really following in Roger's footsteps. Roger put his hope in the next generation, and he's also putting his hope in the next generation. It's truly endless generations."
"Maybe he came to Wano Country this time to corner me in Wano Country. After all, who knows what those swindlers are thinking."
When Shanks was mentioned, Nicholas suddenly became long-winded. He never expected that this guy would still end up becoming a swindler.
Just then, a domineering Aura swept in from the Distant, and everyone in the Great Hall suddenly froze for a moment, then their eyes widened, and they stood up with a 'whoosh'.
"Damn, he's really arrogant!" As Nicholas's words fell, his Figure instantly disappeared, and Vistad's Figure also disappeared with him.
The others' pupils shrank as they stared intently at the Sea Surface in the Distant. They could clearly see small dots gradually approaching on the Sea Surface.
The Banner on the canvas was a skull with a scar and crossed Dual Swords. On the Deck of the Red Force, watching Shanks unrestrainedly unleashing Conqueror's Haki, Ben Beckman hesitated, but finally couldn't help but speak.
"Shanks, won't this make them think we're provoking them?"
"Don't worry, that guy will still give me this Face," Shanks said with a smile.
"This Face really can't be given!" Suddenly, Nicholas's voice came from above the Red Force.
Nicholas stepped into the Sky, overlooking the Red Hair Pirates below, and said, word by word, "Give you Face? Then where do I put my Face?!"
A Long Sword appeared in Nicholas's hand, and then he charged straight down. Shanks' expression also changed, and Gryphon (Sword Name) in his hand was quickly drawn.
*Clang!* A crisp sound of Weapon collision rang out, followed by a burst of immense Energy on the colliding blades. In the terrifying clash of Power between the two, the Red Force under Red Hair's feet let out a low groan, and the entire Hull sank deeply into the Sea. As the Hull conducted the force, this terrifying Power instantly spread out along the Seawater.
Immediately, the Sea Waves around the Red Force surged, and the huge Waves became turbulent. Layers of rolling Waves surged towards the Distant.
The Power in Shanks' wrist continued to gather, Gryphon (Sword Name) in his hand emitted a piercing sound, and Cracks appeared on the Deck under his feet. He felt an unprecedentedly powerful Power continuously transmitting to him through the Long Sword in his hand.
"I advise you..." "I advise you all to not be impulsive." Ben Beckman beside him took out the Flintlock Gun in his hand and pointed it at Nicholas, while Lucky Roux, Yasopp, Howling Gab, Dege, and others beside him all assumed battle stances.
However, before they could act, a terrifying Conqueror's Haki enveloped them, and at the same time, Vistad's cold voice rang in everyone's ears.
However, the Red Hair Pirates did not relax their vigilance. They were the Red Hair Pirates, known as an Iron Wall, and would not be affected by an opponent's words.
Sky... Just then, among the Red Hair Pirates, a Person with Red Afro hair, wearing a pink shirt and black coat, looked at the Sky in terror.
Afterwards, everyone subconsciously looked towards the Sky, only to see huge Cracks appearing in the Sky above their heads. Dense Black Cloud separated from them and continued to roll, as if a huge Crack had appeared in the Sky.
Gryphon (Sword Name) in Shanks' hand suddenly erupted with black-red Lightning, repelling Nicholas, but the recoil of the huge Power on the Blade made his Arm numb, and then his tiger's mouth suddenly burst open, a trace of scarlet Blood staining the Sword Hilt of Gryphon (Sword Name) red.
Obviously, repelling Nicholas was not easy for Shanks.
"Kid, not bad Conqueror's Haki and Swordsmanship. No wonder you can become a Four Emperors." Nicholas looked at Shanks, who was holding his Sword with one hand and watching him warily. The Long Sword in his hand instantly disappeared. For him, he just wanted to give Shanks a Lesson, and now that his goal was achieved, there was naturally no need to continue.
When Shanks saw Nicholas take back his Long Sword, he also sheathed Gryphon (Sword Name). Seeing their Captain stop, the other members of the Red Hair Pirates also released their battle stances.
"Hey, you didn't have to come at me so hard right away," Shanks said with a laugh, reverting to his usual carefree demeanor after both sides stopped fighting.
"Oh... wasn't it you who provoked me first by releasing Conqueror's Haki? Don't you know how much impact your Conqueror's Haki has on Ordinary People?" Nicholas glanced sideways at Shanks.
Hearing Nicholas's words, Shanks also realized and immediately became a little embarrassed. After all, Conqueror's Haki is ultimately a means of Attack, and it is also a large-scale indiscriminate Attack. It may not have much impact on the Strongest, but Ordinary People will basically be stunned directly if they are affected.
(So during Wano Country, Shanks' Haki was really outrageous. Ryokugyu was shocked, but the Ordinary People of Wano Country were completely fine, and didn't even notice it. Watered-down Conqueror's Haki.)
"Hahahaha, Misunderstanding, Misunderstanding. As compensation, Underlings, let's start the Banquet!" Shanks shouted with a laugh, and the Deck was immediately filled with cheers and laughter. Lots of Food and Wine were brought out.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 518 Pirates are a hopeless industry
And Shanks is also quite the social butterfly. Although he hasn't had much contact with Nicholas in recent years, it doesn't stop him from trying to build a relationship. After all, when he was young, he had interacted with Nicholas alongside Captain Roger.
This is also why he came to Wano Country, to explore Nicholas's attitude. After all, he deeply knows how powerful this guy is.
"Nicholas, what do you think about the current world situation and the events happening in the New World?"
As they chatted, Shanks picked up his Wine Bowl, took a sip of Wine, and casually asked Nicholas.
Nicholas looked deeply at Shanks and said, "No plans. After all, the New World is so chaotic, I have no intention of stepping into that Vortex."
"That's not something someone like you would say."
Shanks said with a chuckle. Naturally, he didn't believe Nicholas's words.
Nicholas is not someone who is so content and law-abiding.
After all, if Nicholas were that content, the Celestial Dragons in Holy Land Mary Geoise wouldn't be hiding in their Residence, refusing to come out after learning of Nicholas's reappearance.
"Is that so? Is that really the image you have of me? That's quite terrible." Nicholas was silent for a moment before continuing, "Alright, actually, I'm waiting for them to fight like dogs, and then I'll eliminate them all. Of course, it would be even better if they could start a War with the World Government and the Navy, that way it would save me a lot of Trouble."
Hearing Nicholas's words, Shanks suddenly spat out all the Wine in his mouth. Although he was mentally prepared for Nicholas to take advantage of this opportunity to stir up trouble, he didn't expect him to play it so big.
"!!!"
Ben Beckman was slightly stunned for a moment, but then he reacted. These words sounded more like something a guy of Nicholas's Status would say.
But is this guy's Plan to involve all the Pirates in the New World, the World Government, the Navy, and even the Underworld, and then wipe them all out in one fell swoop?
That's really not ordinary madness. Even any single one of these Forces, the Red Hair Pirates would need to treat them with caution.
Compared to Nicholas's Ambition, the Red Hair Pirates' declaration of War against both the Whitebeard Pirates and the Beasts Pirates not long ago seems a bit like child's play.
After all, Ben Beckman knew that although the Red Hair Pirates declared War on the Beasts Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates, the main purpose was to mediate the Conflict between these two Major Power.
To restore the New World to its previous peaceful state as much as possible.
"So... you've been waiting for an Opportunity, an Opportunity to defeat Various forces?"
Shanks looked deeply at Nicholas.
Nicholas nodded, "Of course, I'm not the only one waiting for the Timing in this Sea. They are just as patient."
"For example, Marshall D. Teach on the Whitebeard Pirates, and Zephyr, who is staring intently at Pirates in the New World, and the Revolutionary Army hidden in Various Locations Worldwide, waiting to overthrow the World Government at any time."
"Marshall D. Teach..."
Red Hair Shanks was stunned for a moment, muttering this name in his mouth. His Right Hand gently stroked the Scar on his eye, his Complexion seemed to change, especially his Eyes, which became incredibly sharp.
"The Scar he left you should still be faintly painful, right? Buggy told you back then that guy was a Monster, but you didn't seem to take it to heart at all."
Nicholas looked at the three faint Scars on Shanks's left eye and said lightly.
And Ben Beckman looked at Shanks with a solemn Face. You should know that since Shanks debuted, the guy named Marshall D. Teach is the only Man who has left a permanent Scar on Shanks. Even in the battles later when he ascended to the Throne of the Four Emperors, no one else has achieved this.
And most importantly, Teach, who came from the Whitebeard Pirates, did not rely on Devil Fruit Ability, but purely relied on Body Technique to leave a Scar on Shanks's eye. Although the Process was a bit dirty, the other party's forbearance and Strength should absolutely not be underestimated.
"Buggy."
Hearing Nicholas mention Buggy, Shanks's sharp Eyes immediately disappeared, and he returned to his Calm Smile. "I wonder how that guy is doing now?"
"That guy is doing pretty well. At least when I last saw him, he was living carefree under Roger and their Protection. And that guy's Luck is indeed outrageous."
Thinking of the last time he saw Buggy and Uranus, whom he was responsible for taking Care of, Nicholas's Complexion was strange.
"Nicholas, what is your ultimate purpose?"
Ben Beckman, who was beside him, asked directly without any Considerations.
Nicholas glanced at him and said, "Ah, that? My purpose is very Simple, to completely shatter the original Order of this World, and then build a new Order. After all, the old Order of this World is really annoying."
"Rebuild a new Order?"
Speaking of this, Ben Beckman looked deeply at him. As Shanks's Right-hand man, he knows some Things.
"Yes, compared to you guys who are counting on 'Joy Boy' who ate the Rubber Fruit, which is actually the Nika Fruit, I prefer to believe in Oneself. Just like what I told Roger many years ago, Fate is meant to be broken."
They chatted for a long time, and the Banquet was coming to an end. The Food brought onto the Deck had been eaten, and not much Wine was left. Everyone had drunk a lot of Wine, especially Red Hair Shanks, whose entire Face was slightly red. Nicholas was also like this, but he was far from being drunk.
At their level, if they want to get drunk, they can only get drunk by continuously drinking high-concentration Liquor.
"Nicholas, are you interested in joining us to escort the New Era?"
Shanks said to Nicholas, looking at the Distant Sea Surface.
"What do you mean by that?" Nicholas asked. He knew what Red Hair Shanks meant, but to be honest, he didn't have much Interest in placing his Hope on that Pirate playhouse Kid.
"You understand."
Shanks said seriously, looking at Nicholas.
"No Interest. You really are like Roger was."
Then Nicholas's Gaze first lingered on Shanks's Face, and then successively swept over Ben Beckman, Yasopp, Lucky Roux, and others.
Everyone's Gaze was also placed on Nicholas, seemingly curious about his behavior.
"Actually, to be honest, the Pirate industry has no future. Shanks, although I don't know why you are so obsessed with Fate, as a Celestial Dragons, you should understand the Strength of the Celestial Dragons and the World Government. Do you really want to put all the Pressure on a Kid?"
Ben Beckman looked at the Smile on Nicholas's Face, and then looked at Shanks, who had fallen into Silence. Then he took a deep puff of Cigarette to ease the shock of his inner Mood. How much does this guy Nicholas actually know?
"How do you know?"
Shanks raised his head and stared intently at Nicholas.
"Hey, don't look at your elders with that kind of Eyes. Don't forget when you and Buggy were Kids, I flicked your Oden Sword. If you keep looking at me like that, be careful I'll expose your childhood Photos. Your origins, others may not know, but I know very well."
Nicholas said, looking at Shanks, whose Arm was trembling as it rested on Gryphon (Sword Name), his Complexion alternating between green and purple.
"Give me Face."
Thinking of the Photo of Nicholas, Roger, and Whitebeard he saw in Roger's Room on the Oro Jackson before, Shanks already believed Nicholas's Words.
But the Photo of him being grabbed and having his Oden Sword flicked when he was a Kid, even Shanks, who had already become a Four Emperors, almost couldn't hold it together.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 519 The Clash Between the Strongest
And just when Shanks was sparing no expense, offering all sorts of conditions to trade for his Photo in Nicholas's hand.
On an Island in the Hachinos Sea Area of the New World, a fierce Battle was breaking out.
"You guy really angered me..."
Swinging the Scythes in both hands with force, with a bang, he heavily smashed them towards the Diamond bastard before him.
"Speaking of anger, my anger right now is above yours! Bastard!"
Accompanied by a roar, Jozu stomped heavily on the Ground with both feet, and then his Diamond-transformed hands directly grabbed Jack's hands, and suddenly bent them backwards, and immediately Jack's huge Body was directly lifted high by Jozu, and thrown towards behind him.
While in the air, Jack's Form was rapidly changing, and in an instant, Jack turned into a Giant Mammoth. When the Mammoth's Elephant Lord's Back made close contact with the Ground, a huge Rumble erupted.
As the Dust Cloud dissipated, a huge Shadow appeared in the Dust Cloud.
Its height was at least over twenty meters, its limbs were like huge rock pillars, and its Giant Elephant tusks were like two scimitars, and the scarlet Eyes in the Dust Cloud proved that this Giant Beast from ancient times was extremely angry at this time.
Accompanied by a Mammoth roar, the Mammoth's huge limbs began to move, and the Giant Elephant tusks Thrust towards Jozu, and at the same time, the thick Elephant Trunk, the Rumble emitted during the swinging was like a steel whip tearing apart the Air.
Drink!
At the same time, facing the charging Giant Elephant, Jozu, who was incomparably small in front of the Giant Elephant, shouted loudly, and then placed his Diamond-transformed right Arm in front of him, and also launched a charge towards the Giant Elephant.
Rumble rumble rumble...
The Mammoth's limbs stomped on the ground, constantly making Rumbles, while on Jozu's side, there was only the Sonic Boom from high-speed movement.
Almost when the two sides were dozens of meters apart, the Diamond right Arm and the snow-white Elephant tusks were all covered with Armament Haki.
The Diamond right Arm collided with the Elephant tusks, first there was silence, and then a Terror Wave suddenly erupted.
The two collided together without giving in to each other, and it seemed that the Battle between the two would not be decided in a short Time.
As the two sides were in a stalemate, white gas emerged from Jack's mouth and nose. Obviously, with Jack's Personality of fighting against the Heavens, the Earth, and even Admirals, he was obviously very dissatisfied with the current Battle situation.
After all, he is one of the two major signboards of the Four Emperors Beasts Pirates... uh, with Queen's return, he is now the third oldest, but he is still the world-renowned Drought Jack!
Rage makes people crazy, and Jack's Attacks are also becoming more and more violent, and even relying on the powerful Physical Prowess of the Zoan Type, he directly chose to exchange Injury for Advantage.
For a Time, he also gained some Advantage.
Just when Jack planned to exchange Injury for Advantage again, a Claw burning with Azure Flames directly and fiercely imprinted on his huge Elephant Form.
"Crane Claw!"
Bang!
At the same Time that Jack's huge Mammoth mouth and nose spurted Blood, and his Eyes rolled back as he flew out, Marco's cold voice sounded at the same Time.
For Marco, after returning to the Whitebeard Pirates, learning about the situation of the Whitebeard Pirates, and Teach's sneak attack on Sachi and destruction of the Fourth Division, this kind of anger had already accumulated to the Limit.
Just when Marco waved his Wings and planned to kill Jack, a high-Speed Figure rushed down from the Sky in the Distant, blocking him.
"Marco, as the Captain of the Whitebeard First Division, sneak Attacks are not a glorious Thing! Now I will be your Opponent."
Blocking Marco was King the Wildfire, an Officer of the Beasts Pirates.
"When your Beasts Pirates launched Attacks on us, this War had already begun.
For War, there is nothing glorious or inglorious, only the victor and the loser!
If you block my way, I don't mind taking you down with me!"
Marco, transformed into a Phoenix, waved his Wings and looked at the Pteranodon in front of him, and said coldly.
Rumble!
The Sky exploded, and the originally clear Sky suddenly became covered with Dark Clouds, Gale was raging, and Silver Snake danced wildly between the rolling Dark Clouds.
Suddenly, the sky began to rapidly fall into Darkness, Black Cloud surged in the Sky, Thunder and lightning flashed, and the Gale roared like a scene of World's End.
"Kid! What did you just say!?"
In an instant, Words like a thunderous roar entered everyone's ears.
Everyone looked up at the Sky, and accompanied by the Gale, a Terror Creature's Head protruded from the depths of the Cloud, and as a gust of Evil Wind struck, the true Look of that Creature appeared in front of everyone.
The Creature in the Sky was hundreds of meters long, covered with hard Scales, blue Scales, a Form full of Muscle, sharp Claws entwined with Flame, and a pair of huge Dragon Eyes filled with indifference.
Dragon!
The People on the Island saw the Giant Dragon in the Sky, and their whole Body's hairs stood on end, and even the Muscles of their whole Body suddenly became stiff.
This is the instinctive Reaction of the Body facing the top predators.
This is Hundred Beasts... Kaido!
Facing Kaido alone, although there was great Pressure, Marco did not have the slightest fear.
Marco waved his Wings, raised his Head and stared at the Giant Dragon in the Sky with Fighting Spirit boiling.
Roar...
Accompanied by a Terror Dragon roar, Firelight surged in Kaido's Throat, and then a scorching Breath stretching for thousands of meters covered Marco directly.
Heat Breath!
The Heat Breath wrapped in Terror High Temperature descended like Sky Fire, and the scorching Flame seemed to distort the Sky.
Looking at the Terror Heat Breath coming towards him, Marco was about to use the Undead body to resist it head-on.
Crack...
A cracking Sound suddenly covered up all Sounds and rang in everyone's ears.
Accompanied by this cracking Sound, a burly Figure holding a Naginata stood between Marco and Kaido, and his right Arm was maintaining a waving posture.
Bang!
A huge Sonic Boom suddenly sounded, and then spider web-like Cracks quickly spread in the Void above between Kaido and Marco, and the scorching Terror Heat Breath touched the Cracks in the Air at that instant.
Space shattered directly like a Mirror.
The Terror Heat Breath seemed to be directly scattered by an invisible big Hand, turning into Firelight all over the Sky, falling from the Sky towards the surroundings.
The falling Firelight quickly ignited the Forest, and raging Great Fire began to rise everywhere on the Island.
At the same Time, the Aftershock of the Space being shattered spread towards the surroundings of the Island, and suddenly monstrous waves were set off in the Sea Area around the Island.
Everyone on the Island looked at everything in surprise. The Battle between the two sides even stopped at this moment. Jack, who was bleeding from his mouth and nose and had returned to human Form, raised his Head and looked at the Giant Dragon in the Sky, and the admiration and respect in his Eyes were undisguised.
Whitebeard enters the Battlefield!
"Whitebeard Edward Newgate."
Doflamingo, who was fishing in troubled waters in the Distant, looked at the tall Figure, with a solemn Look on his Face.
Although Kaido is very powerful, in his opinion, compared to Whitebeard this Monster, Kaido is still a bit inferior.
"Whitebeard!"
The Giant Dragon in the Sky, sparks spewing from his nostrils, stared at Whitebeard intently.
"Gurarararara, Kaido, you have completely angered this old man!"
Although Whitebeard was laughing, the Killing Intent in his Words was undisguised.
Boom!
Accompanied by the confrontation between the two, two Terror Conqueror's Haki slammed into each other.
(End of this Chapter)
Chapter 520: Hunting Navy Action
On Lodestar Island, the last stop before reaching Final Island in the Grand Line.
"Wurorororo, this is truly exhilarating!"
Kaido, bandages wrapped around his chest, sat on a large chair, raising a crimson Sake Gourd to his lips and happily gulping down Wine.
A large amount of clear Wine dripped onto the bandages on his chest as Kaido drank heartily, causing the red Bloodstains to spread.
"Kaido, are you alright? I wouldn't want you to become a Hindrance later."
Bullet, sitting beside Kaido, crossed his arms and glared coldly at Kaido as he spoke.
"Wurororororo, rest assured, this little Injury is nothing to me! Now, it's time to ignite a war that will engulf the World!"
Kaido slammed his Sake Gourd heavily on the table in front of him, declaring arrogantly.
As Kaido's Words echoed, a wave of Revelry erupted within the vast Great Hall.
It could be said that most of the Pirates qualified to be in the Great Hall were either Villains of the Sea or Representatives of the Underworld Dark Forces. Those with a Bounty of less than 100 million Beli were simply not qualified to be here.
"Are you certain?"
Bullet remained noncommittal to Kaido's Words.
If it hadn't been for his timely arrival recently, Kaido would have already been cleaved in two by a furious Whitebeard.
"Morgans, is everything alright on your end?"
Kaido said, turning his Gaze towards Morgans the Big News, who was seated to his lower right.
"Of course, no Problem! All the Newspapers are printed and ready to be delivered to Various Locations Worldwide at any moment."
Morgans' Eyes were already gleaming with excitement. This period was undoubtedly his most thrilling time, with Big News erupting one after another. He could already foresee the immense Disturbance the upcoming News would unleash upon the World.
The following day, a piece of News from the World Economy News reached every Corner of the World via Newspaper.
[The Pirates' Revelry officially begins! The Admission Ticket is—a Navy Head with a Military Rank of at least Captain! A Major's Head counts as five Admission Tickets, a Lieutenant Commander's as twenty-five…]
The moment this News broke, the World was in uproar!
The News published in the Newspaper immediately sparked Terror across the World.
Yes, it was Terror. It had always been the Navy that issued Bounty Posters, turning countless Pirates into Bounty Hunters and Beli in the eyes of others.
This was common sense, and an effective Means for the Navy to control the ever-growing number of Pirates.
At the same time, this Action also gave Ordinary People a sense of Safety. The Existence of Bounty Posters at least allowed them to believe that one day, the Pirates with Bounties on their heads would be brought to Prison.
But now, Kaido of the Beasts and his crew had audaciously declared that Admission Tickets to their Revelry were Equivalent Exchange for Navy Heads.
This Action, in the eyes of Ordinary People, undoubtedly shattered their Worldview, filling their Inner Thoughts with fear and unease.
It was natural justice for the Navy to place Bounties on Pirates; after all, one was the military and the other was the thieves. The Navy had always been the ones chasing Pirates across the World.
But this sudden reversal was something many Ordinary People couldn't accept.
After all, if the Opponent dared to place Bounties even on the Navy, didn't that mean the Navy could no longer Intimidation Pirates? And it was foreseeable that the first to suffer from these crazed Pirates wouldn't necessarily be the Navy, but Ordinary People like themselves.
After all, Navy Captains were considered the backbone Strength of the Navy. Ordinary Pirates were likely no match for them, but these Ordinary Pirates would certainly seize this Opportunity of powerful Pirates hunting Navy across the World to Plunder extensively.
And Everything unfolded just as Ordinary People feared.
Many powerful Pirates were very receptive to the Revelry that Kaido and his crew were about to hold.
To them, exchanging a Navy Captain's Head for a celebration Admission Ticket seemed perfectly reasonable.
After all, this was a Revelry linked to One Piece itself; not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry was qualified to participate.
Furthermore—they had always been the ones chased by the Navy across the World. This time, it was their turn to show those Navy some Color.
…
"This is a big Trouble, Shanks."
On the Red Force, Ben Beckman's expression was grave as he looked at the Newspaper in his hand.
It could be said that with Kaido and Bullet's Action, any possibility of reconciliation between the two Forces had vanished completely.
The Rules set by Kaido and his crew made it easy to imagine the immense Influence they would have on the Navy in the coming Time.
After all, the Strength of Officers within the Navy varied greatly. The difference in Strength between Officers of the same Military Rank at Marine Headquarters and remote Branches could only be described as a Chasm.
And some Pirates, in their eagerness to obtain Admission Tickets, would likely resort to using the Heads of Branch Officers to make up the numbers.
It was almost foreseeable—the Grand Line would descend into utter chaos.
"Ho ho, just one Admission Ticket for a Captain's Head? How… generous."
Yasopp leaned against the Ship's Railing, squinting as he spoke.
"Furthermore, there are clear Traces of the emperors of the Underworld involved this time. After all, Kaido and Bullet alone wouldn't have the Ability to manage Admission Ticket exchanges across the World."
"It seems those rats in the gutters couldn't contain their Inner Thoughts any longer, eager to seize a massive Profit from this huge Disturbance."
"Ho ho, those guys who saw the Newspaper must have already started moving. We need to hurry too, Captain. Otherwise, once the Tide rises, stopping it won't be so easy."
Ben Beckman turned to Red Hair.
Hearing Ben Beckman's Words, everyone present turned to Red Hair, awaiting his response.
"Hmm, well then, let's go see what this so-called Pirate Revelry is all about."
Meeting everyone's Gaze, Red Hair spoke calmly.
Lucky Roux, while eating, said, "So, do we need to prepare Admission Tickets first?"
Shanks shook his Head, a bright Smile spreading across his Face.
"I never said… we had to follow their Rules."
…
Hearing this, everyone revealed expressions of understanding. They were the Red Hair Pirates, after all; they went wherever they pleased.
Marine Headquarters.
Marshal Office.
Sengoku's face was grim.
The Admission Ticket Rules set by Kaido and his crew were nothing short of a provocation to the Navy, completely disregarding them.
At the same time, Sengoku could already foresee the Turmoil that would engulf the Four Seas and the first half of the Grand Line.
Sengoku could hardly tolerate this Action of casually destroying the hard-earned Peace.
Right now, he wished he could fly straight to the New World and smash Bullet and Kaido to death with a single Fist.
But then he reconsidered—wasn't this so-called Pirate Revelry an Opportunity to eliminate all Pirate Forces on the Grand Line in one fell swoop?
With this thought, Sengoku took out a Den Den Mushi with a mohawk hairstyle and dialed.
Before long, hurried Footsteps echoed from the Corridor outside the Office.
Sengoku heard the Sound but didn't look up, continuing to speak into the Den Den Mushi.
A moment later.
Three Men wearing white Coats and bizarre Masks on their Faces pushed open the door to Sengoku's Office and entered.
Sengoku glared coldly at the newcomers, and said without a hint of Politeness, "Get out!!!"
Accompanying his cold Words was a wave of Conqueror's Haki that could only be described as Terror.
The three, overwhelmed by Sengoku's Aura, were momentarily stunned.
"Watch your Words, Sengoku!"
The three, quickly realizing they were Representatives of the World Government, swiftly regained their composure. One of the Masked Men spoke with a particularly unkind Tone.
"Commander-in-Chief, I'll hang up now. I have something to deal with."
Sengoku, having hung up the Phone Call, rose from his seat and approached the three CP0. Looking down at them, he said coldly in a harsh Tone, "Go back and tell the Five Elders, whatever they're planning… this time, stay out of Navy affairs!! Now get out."
"You…!!!"
The three CP0 Members, who hadn't even stated their purpose, were taken aback.
Sengoku's forceful attitude completely exceeded their expectations.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 521 Helper sent by the World Government
New World, Navy G1 Branch.
"Pirates, are all damned dregs."
Admiral Akainu Sakazuki lowered his head to look at the newspaper on his office desk, cold killing intent brewing in his eyes.
For him, Pirates, these pests on the Grand Line, should be completely crushed to death.
And Borsalino and Kuzan, sitting on the sofa, watched the furious Akainu without speaking.
Just then, the sound of Geta hitting the ground came from the corridor outside the Office.
Akainu raised his head to look at the open Gate of the Office.
Just by hearing the sound, one could know that the person coming was Fujitora, after all, Fujitora is the only one in the Navy who wears Geta.
After a few breaths, Fujitora, wearing a purple Yukata tied with a black-purple Belt, draped in a Navy Vice Admiral Coat, appeared in front of the Gate of the Office, then walked into the Office wearing Geta, the Wooden Staff in his hand, constantly tapping the Ground in front of him.
Behind him was also a Person following.
Looking at Fujitora using a Wooden Staff to explore the path, Sakazuki said expressionlessly: "Don't pretend you can't see in front of us, Issho."
The sound of the Wooden Staff hitting the Ground stopped abruptly.
Fujitora stopped and stood still, raised his eyes to look at Akainu, revealing a bit of his sclera.
He first pondered for a moment, then calmly said: "Sorry, I'm already used to using a Wooden Staff to find my way."
Then continued to tap the Ground with the Wooden Staff, and came to sit down in front of the sofa.
And at this time Sakazuki, Borsalino and Kuzan had time to size up the Person who entered the Office with Fujitora.
"Woah, what a serious Atmosphere."
The person who came had curly hair, wearing Sunglasses, bare-chested, with the Lettering 'Die Chuan Heart' tattooed on his body, draped in a Navy Officer's Cloak, looking at the People in the Office and said in a nonchalant manner.
"You are the Helper sent by the World Government?"
Kuzan glanced at the person and said indifferently.
"Yes, I am Aramaki sent by the World Government to assist you in carrying out the Mission, arara, don't worry, my Strength is very strong."
Aramaki seemed to specifically say this to show his reliability.
"Best be."
Akainu clasped his hands together, his deep voice revealing a hint of pressure.
"Admiral Sakazuki, you are my idol, Pirates, these dregs, should be completely cleaned up. ... Don't worry, this time I will definitely kill all those Pirates, the so-called Great Pirate Era is also time for the Curtain Call!"
Aramaki said fanatically.
"..."
Sakazuki looked at Aramaki's Look and remained silent.
"He's really an energetic Person."
Borsalino crossed his legs, while trimming his never-ending Nail, and said.
As for Kuzan, he remained silent.
And as the Admission Ticket conditions released by Kaido and others became known to more and more People, countless Pirates on the Grand Line who wanted to participate in this Major event also quickly took Action.
After all, the Navy who received the News is likely to strengthen their Defense, or even shrink inside the Navy Fortress.
The later the Time, the smaller the Opportunity they will have to get an Admission Ticket.
As for the idea of breaking in without an Admission Ticket, these Pirates don't even have the slightest thought.
After all, the Power gathered by the Beasts Pirates, Bullet, the emperors of the Underworld, and those Villains who escaped from Impel Down, is not something they can provoke.
And as many People expected, almost shortly after the Newspaper spread throughout the World, the Navy Branch located in Various Locations Worldwide, and the Navy troops stationed in Various Locations Worldwide, all raised their Alert Level to the maximum.
Having dealt with Pirates for so many years, no Marine would underestimate the madness of Pirates.
Even the Marines in some remote Naval Branch do not have any Safety even if they hide inside the Naval Branch, after all, maybe those Pirates will be crazy enough to Attack the Naval Branch Fortress directly.
And in almost less than a day's Time.
Navy Branch in Various Locations Worldwide, and Warship performing Missions outside, have all suffered Attacks from Pirates.
Some repelled the Attack of Pirates, while others had their Ships destroyed and People killed, or even the entire Branch completely fell.
And compared to these Navy Branch and Warship performing Missions, even more tragic are some Islands and Towns with weak Defense.
As the Navy contracted its Military Strength, and with the Attacks of some powerful Pirates, these Navy Branch simply did not have extra Energy to protect the Safety of Towns.
And for some Pirates who plan to fish in Troubled Waters, this is undoubtedly a Revelry.
The Navy and those Pirates who wanted to participate in the grand meeting frantically Slaughter, those Towns that were originally untouchable due to Navy protection are now all open to them.
For a Time, it can be said that the Four Seas, Grand Line are all filled with the smoke of war.
"You go to Support Trict Town, I will lure them away."
A Navy General, in order to let his subordinates go to Support the Towns ravaged by Pirates, unhesitatingly chose to Alone lure away those Pirate Crew behind him who wanted his Head.
For Pirates all over the World, this is a Revelry.
And for Ordinary People, it is a Disaster.
Pirates and Navy Kill each other.
Blood stained the Grand Line red.
A Pirate Crew that successfully destroyed a Warship, hurriedly took the Corpse of the Navy General to find People in the Underworld to exchange for Admission Ticket.
"I must get One Piece!"
A Pirate Captain who was somewhat famous in the New World, stood on the Ship's Bow holding the Admission Ticket he just got and looked into the distance, his heroic spirit soaring to the sky.
Many Pirates behind him also loudly cheered, trying to get a share of the pie in the future, or to avoid being given a hard time by the Captain.
On the Deck, it was very Excitement for a Time.
Just then, a sudden change occurred.
In the ears of many Pirates, a sudden sound of Sand Friction rang out.
Before they could React, they saw a Blade of Sand composed of Sand rushing straight up from the Deck.
The Head of the Captain who was ambitious just now also flew up with it, and it seemed that because everything happened too quickly, the Smile on the Captain's Face had not yet disappeared.
*Gulu gulu*.
"!!!"
After the Captain's Head landed and rolled two Circles before being stepped on by a pair of Leather Shoes, everyone showed a look of horror.
Immediately afterwards, a large amount of Fresh Blood sprayed directly from the Captain's neck.
The Pirates were Instantly thrown into chaos.
"Pirates live by Plunder."
Crocodile, who came for the Admission Ticket, used the Golden Hook in his hand to hook up the Admission Ticket, and said indifferently.
Above the Red Line, in Mary Geoise.
"There is still no reply from Nicholas."
"Normal, that guy's Ambition is bigger than we imagined."
"CP0 previously reported that when they left Wano Country, they encountered the Red Hair Pirates in the Sea outside Wano Country, will Shanks that guy stand with Nicholas?"
"Impossible, Shanks' Status is his biggest Weakness, if we make his Status public, then he will face a very unfavorable Situation, after all, Homing that guy has already proven it with his own experience.
However, necessary Warning is still needed."
"That guy Aramaki has already joined Sakazuki and others, taking this Opportunity, it is time to take back some of the Right within the Navy, now the Right of the Navy is a bit too big."
"By the way, the Celestial Dragons have agreed to send a God's Knights to participate in the operation against Kaido and others."
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(End of Chapter)