Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Kong and Tsuru sat opposite each other. A Marine soldier was reporting intelligence on pirates in the New World.
After listening to the report, Kong blurted out in disbelief, "Is that true? Two-front war?!"
Having held a high position for many years, Kong was not easily flustered, but this intelligence was too shocking.
The Beasts Pirates' captain, Kaido, was on an expedition and had clashed with the Whitebeard Pirates; the Vice-Captain Noro, left to guard Wano, was clashing with Linlin.
Whitebeard's strength was undeniable, and Linlin's combat power was also not low, a renowned great pirate of the New World!
Had the Beasts Pirates already grown to this extent?
The Marine soldier stood silently. He knew that the question wasn't directed at him, merely an exclamation.
Tsuru frowned. "Should the Marines make a move?"
Kong sighed helplessly, asking in return, "Tsuru, what do you think?"
Tsuru had merely asked casually. She shook her head. "The Marines are not suitable for entering the New World now, especially not in the waters where Shiki's former territories are located."
Kong knew this as well.
Before, although the New World was said to be a pirate's paradise, the Marines could still send one or two battleships in and out without issue, as long as it wasn't a full-scale invasion.
But…
Now that Shiki was dead, all the pirates in the New World were scrambling for territory.
If the Marines dared to enter at this time, the pirates fighting for territory would turn their guns, uniting to cut them to pieces.
Kong couldn't help but think.
If only the Marines had the Fuwa Fuwa no Mi, they could deliver justice from the sky at any time!
He heard that the World Government had some leads. He wondered if they would give this Devil Fruit to the Marines if they actually obtained it.
Kong rubbed his throbbing temples. "Let them fight among themselves like dogs."
…
New World.
Whitebeard and Kaido's battle continued.
The battle had not yet been decided, but this small island was already struggling to hold up.
Every casual punch from Whitebeard was a small earthquake, causing landslides and ground fissures!
This Devil Fruit, hailed as capable of destroying the world, fully demonstrated its terrifying power.
The Azure Dragon, as a legendary creature, was also not undeserving of its reputation.
Dark clouds rolled in the sky, lightning flashed and thunder roared, fierce winds howled, and fires erupted across the land.
Wind, fire, lightning—the Azure Dragon could manipulate them all. Its destructive power might not be inferior to an earthquake.
Under their collision, the destructive forces of the two powers wantonly ravaged the island. The earth was torn apart, fissures crisscrossed, and the entire island was already on the verge of collapse.
Even the sea surface was affected by the tremors. The waves surged, and the two pirate ships observing the battle bobbed up and down.
The crew members of both pirate crews stared intently at the battlefield ahead. Although they couldn't see clearly, they couldn't tear their eyes away.
"Gurarararara…"
"Worororororo…"
With another clash of Murakumogiri and Hassaikai, it became the final straw that broke the island's back.
The overwhelmed island began to sink.
A red light flashed in Whitebeard and Kaido's eyes. They both shouted, "No good!"
Kaido transformed into a Divine Dragon, riding the clouds and mist, flying above the Azure Dragon. Flame Clouds lifted the pirate ship, and he flew away without looking back.
Whitebeard leaped repeatedly, returning to the Moby Dick. Then, he clenched his fist, smashing it fiercely into the air.
The atmosphere was torn apart. The Moby Dick, using this recoil, quickly left the area.
The small island slowly sank. Seawater poured in frantically, forming a huge whirlpool on the surface, which gradually expanded, devouring everything around it like a black hole.
With the sinking of the island, this epic battle also drew to a close.
After escaping that sea area, on the deck of the Moby Dick, Whitebeard sat quietly, allowing the nurses to apply medicine to him.
He was not a physical defense monster like Kaido and Linlin. He was flesh and blood, and he would get injured.
Of course, these were just some minor superficial wounds. Whitebeard's strength was superior to Kaido's.
Normally, Whitebeard would stop these nurses from applying medicine to him. Such small injuries would heal after a meal and a good night's sleep.
But at this moment, Whitebeard's expression was solemn, his mind heavy, unable to attend to these trivial matters.
In that battle just now, he had absolute confidence in his strength. If they had continued fighting, Kaido would definitely not have been his match.
But Whitebeard also knew that even if he defeated him, it wouldn't be a quick victory, and Kaido could fly!
This former intern brat had now grown into a great pirate who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him!
He heard that the Beasts Pirates also had a Vice-Captain who stood alongside Kaido, and a Combat Commander.
Judging by the aura of those captains just now, they were not simple individuals, each as fierce as a wolf or a tiger.
The combat power of the Beasts Pirates could already threaten his Whitebeard Pirates.
A sense of crisis filled Whitebeard's heart.
Marco looked at Whitebeard's furrowed brows, coming over to ask with concern, "Pops, are you alright?"
Whitebeard shook his head, laughing heartily. "Gurarararara… Silly son, what could be wrong with me? I'm Whitebeard!"
Marco's face showed a smile. "That's good, that's good."
Whitebeard looked at Marco with satisfaction. He had expectations for this child, different from his other children.
Marco had good talent, possessed the extremely rare Mythical Zoan Phoenix Fruit, and was also meticulous.
When he grew up, he could carry the flag of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Kaido returned the Azure Dragon to the sea.
Then, he returned to his room expressionlessly, closing the door tightly.
In the next second, Kaido, like an emoji, clutched his chest, a mouthful of blood spraying out.
"Truly worthy of being called the power that can destroy everything!"
Recalling the battle with Whitebeard just now, every collision was accompanied by the power of tremors, making it impossible for him to defend against, shaking his internal organs.
However…
In this battle, although he didn't win, he didn't lose either!
Kaido's lips curled into an untamed grin. "In this world, no one can easily defeat me anymore. Worororororo…"
After recovering for a while, Kaido reopened his door and came to the deck, asking, "Where are we? Are we still within Shiki's former sphere of influence?"
Just now, to escape that sea area, he had simply pulled the pirate crew and ran. He didn't know which sea area the ship was in now.
Matty Tao stepped forward and replied, "Captain, you pulled in the wrong direction just now. We are no longer within Shiki's sphere of influence."
Kaido didn't care. "If we're out, we're out. Let's go to Feld's place first to pick up the Mane-Mane Fruit for the Vice-Captain."
"Yes, Captain."
Matty Tao responded and turned to leave. The Azure Dragon headed towards the island agreed upon with Feld.
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