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About ten days after the Summit War.
Grand Line, Kamabakka Kingdom
"Ivankov is back!" Ivankov returned to Kamabakka with a group of Okama on a stolen warship, and immediately learned about Straw Hat Luffy.
"Fire Fist Ace's brother?"
"Yes, upon hearing the news of Fire Fist's death, Straw Hat's spirit almost collapsed, and he is still in the forest." The Okama's eyes welled up with tears, feeling deeply for Luffy's plight. What a lovely young man!
Ivankov pondered for a moment. He had no ties with Straw Hat, nor with Ace, so there was no need to care about them. The most crucial thing now was to contact Dragon. But Straw Hat was a big figure after all, so a meeting was still necessary.
"Bring him here!" A moment later, in the royal palace, Ivankov held a Den Den Mushi, talking to Dragon.
"This escape was very sudden. I have a lot to talk to you about, it's best to meet. Also, about Kuma."
"Ivankov, I was just about to talk to you about what happened to Kuma." The two communicated briefly. Even with anti-eavesdropping Den Den Mushi, phone communication couldn't be 100% guaranteed, so it was better to discuss in person.
After the serious matters were discussed, Ivankov casually mentioned with a laugh: "Dragon, that Straw Hat Luffy who attacked the Celestial Dragons is on my island. They say he's Fire Fist Ace's brother."
The Den Den Mushi on the other end suddenly fell silent.
"Dragon? Are you listening?"
"Ivankov, please take good care of him." Dragon's voice was suppressed. Even without seeing Luffy, he could probably guess Luffy's current state. First losing his companions in Sabaody Archipelago, and now his closest brother killed by the Marines, Luffy's spirit was probably at its limit. Now that Luffy was no longer a child, there was no need to deliberately hide it. Taking this opportunity, he wanted Ivankov to train Luffy.
"Ivankov, Luffy is my son."
"Oh, your son." Ivankov blinked his big eyes. Son? "Eh???!"
Holy Land Mary Geoise
Sengoku was received by Kong. Kong stood with his arms crossed, sighing: "Sengoku, it must have been hard for you to be forced to make the decision to cease fire at such a moment."
"It's my duty." Sengoku did not complain. The Marines' most important duty was to protect the Holy Land. If Kaido invaded the Holy Land and caused casualties among the Celestial Dragons, no one could bear that responsibility.
Kong nodded. "It's big news that two veterans who have been on the front lines since Roger's era are simultaneously stepping down."
"We are all old soldiers, it's time to make way for the younger generation." Sengoku smiled. He and Garp had both submitted their resignations. Having shed the heavy burden, he felt much lighter all over. He was indeed old and needed a good rest.
"Let's not talk about that, Fleet Admiral Kong." Sengoku perked up, a resolute glint in his eyes: "I recommend Akainu as the next Fleet Admiral!"
"That's unexpected. I thought you would recommend Aokiji to take over." Kong was quite surprised. The World Government's intention was also to recommend Akainu for the position; the biggest obstacle here was Sengoku's recommendation.
Sengoku's recommendation was crucial for the succession of the Fleet Admiral, at least allowing the recommended candidate to participate in the competition for the Fleet Admiral position.
"The Marines must change." Sengoku sighed. He would rather recommend Kuzan, but reason told him that facing the increasingly powerful Beast Pirates, the Marines needed a hardliner like Sakazuki. Kuzan was too gentle to contend with Daichi the Destroyer.
In addition to the next Fleet Admiral candidate, the recruitment of the Warlords was also underway. Hancock, Jinbe, Crocodile. And the pending Gecko Moria.
Losing three Warlords in a row was a big problem for the World Government; the original decision to eliminate Gecko Moria was forced to be put on hold. The top priority was the successors.
A certain isolated island on the Grand Line
"Caw, Captain Buggy, we've been looking for you for a long time!"
"You guys!" Buggy looked at his former subordinates, moved to tears.
And just as the Buggy Pirates and the prisoners were happily interacting, the World Government's communication bat flew over, handing a letter to Mr. 3. The content of the letter was only one thing.
"Invitation to join the Warlords!"
The Supernovas also began to act
A certain island in the New World. Hawkins sat on a wooden box, several tarot cards laid out in front of him. He frowned as he looked at the divination result.
"I'm sorry, could you please repeat what you just said? I didn't hear you clearly."
"Gushushush, listen, I am Captain Chadbeard, a great pirate with a bounty of over 80 million, and this is my territory!" Chadbeard looked fierce, leading his subordinates to surround Hawkins.
Hawkins frowned even more. He had divined several times, yet the death rate of the idiot in front of him was never zero, which caused him deep confusion. Where did this vitality come from?
"That name is truly idiotic." Hawkins drew his sword, his body gradually covered in straw, transforming into a giant scarecrow in an instant. He wanted to know what was preventing the other party's death!
"Wah wah wah!!!" Screams rose and fell.
Ten minutes later, Chadbeard, covered in blood, fled into Hoenn Community, looking back at Hawkins, still shaken. Monster!
Seeing the sign for Hoenn Community, his subordinates quickly stopped Hawkins, fearing their Captain would impulsively charge in. Blackbeard's death was still fresh in their minds!
"Captain, don't go any further!"
"I understand." Hawkins put away his transformation, took out his tarot cards again, and divined the outcome of entering Hoenn Community and killing Chadbeard.
"Death rate 100%!"
"So that's it." Hawkins's eyes were clouded with gloom. He pulled out a business card from his pocket. This was the other party's vitality! He finally understood what Daichi the Destroyer had once told them: even in the treacherous New World, Hoenn Community could be considered a pure land. A true safe zone!
"Let's go!"
"Yes, Captain!"
"Captain Hawkins, should we also buy a house as a safe base?"
Other Supernovas encountered similar situations; facing unconquerable Supernovas, the pirates unhesitatingly fled to Hoenn Community.
"Kid, calm down!" Killer and his companions desperately held back Captain Kid: "We are not ready to confront the Yonko head-on yet!"
"Bastard!" Kid's face was veined with anger. He had defeated the chosen enemy, but because the opponent fled into Hoenn Community, he couldn't pursue and kill them. This humiliation was unbearable for him, but he had to endure it!
He had witnessed the power of the Yonko. With their current strength, they were indeed not ready for an all-out war with the Yonko.
However, he would not let those old geezers be arrogant for too long. A new era had begun, and the old rule would be overthrown by him!
"Just you wait!"
"Kaido! Big Mom! Daichi!"