"Is that so?"
His own mission was over. Why was he calling him now? Was he here to question him?
Though he didn't care.
"That's good. The latest movement of the Whitebeard Pirates is towards the first half of the Grand Line. You will assist Esdeath there. I've already sent Aokiji!"
"Huh…?"
Before Kizaru could refuse, Sengoku's call had already ended.
"This is troublesome!"
Whitebeard was coming to the first half. It would have been easier to be a bodyguard for the Celestial Dragons. He had chosen wrong!
"It seems I'll have to bother you again!"
He spread his hands helplessly. He was also very annoyed, but what could he do? This trip, he had to make Sengoku pay more!
Isn't this a rip-off?
"Esdeath!"
Zephyr turned his head, just about to give Esdeath some instructions, when Esdeath had already started to move, replying without looking back.
"I know!"
Whitebeard coming to the first half, no matter where he went, was not a small matter!
Zephyr nodded in satisfaction. This was the reaction he wanted. Then he looked at Kizaru with dissatisfaction.
No sense of crisis at all, how could this be?
"All forces, prepare for battle!"
"Mobilize all military power!"
"Everyone, be five hundred percent vigilant!"
"Evacuate all residents on the shore!"
In an instant, all the Marine were mobilized.
Although they didn't know what happened, as long as Lord Esdeath gave the order, they would obey without fail!
Although it was a bit chaotic, it wasn't a panic, and no major mistakes occurred.
"What's going on?"
Inside Shakky's Rip-off Bar, Rayleigh looked at the constantly flowing crowd with some curiosity.
"Whitebeard is coming to the first half of the Grand Line. It's said to be for Marco's treatment, because they haven't found a way to treat Marco."
Shakky calmly extinguished a cigarette and couldn't help but sigh, saying, "What kind of injury is it that even the Phoenix is severely wounded?"
"Esdeath did it. I'm not sure of the specific reason."
Even Esdeath, who was on the scene, didn't find anything unusual.
She merely cut Marco once, so how could it escalate into such a situation? A severe injury that even the New World couldn't heal!
"But one thing is certain, Whitebeard is enraged. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to personally come to the first half to seek a method of treatment!"
To actually injure Whitebeard's son, Esdeath acted rashly this time. Even he wouldn't have face with Whitebeard.
Not even Roger would work!
Marco had been with Whitebeard for decades, long treated like his own son!
A ship slowly approached the moving Moby Dick.
"Pops, there's a ship approaching!"
"It seems to be Red Hair's ship!"
A pirate quickly came to report, his voice somewhat flustered.
"Oh? Let me see what he wants! No one can stop me today, even if Red Hair comes, it's useless!"
He just sat on his chair, not caring about the approaching Red Hair at all.
Whoosh!
A Red Hair man carrying a huge wine bottle descended from the sky!
"Long time no see, Whitebeard!"
Upon landing on the deck, Red Hair first scanned the area. Whitebeard's mood was clearly not good right now.
"Brat, what are you doing here?"
"I heard Marco was injured, so I came to see him, and I brought wine!"
"Damn Red Hair! You're here to mock me, aren't you!"
When did his son's injury need others to care about!
"No, you should know that if you leave the New World now, then the New World will fall into chaos!"
His eyes looked very serious, not like he had any intention of joking.
The surrounding pirates couldn't help but glare at Red Hair. Did this mean he was here to stop them?
"So what do you want to say? You want to stop me? You're not qualified enough, brat!"
He drew Murakumogiri and directly slashed towards where Red Hair was standing!
"I will not allow the hard-won balance to be disrupted!"
He drew Griffin from his waist and directly blocked the attack!
Boom!
In an instant, the sea beneath the Moby Dick's hull, a huge force spread outwards.
The calm sea stirred up waves!
In the sky where the two collided, a scar appeared as if a blade had cut through it, tearing the sky apart!
The sky, it split!
Four Emperors meet and greet first!
That's the rule!
"Brat, you can't stop me!"
"Always worth a try!"
The force of the two gradually increased, causing violent collisions.
Ha!
Their weapons separated, changed direction, and were enveloped in Conqueror's Haki. This collision was clearly different from the last.
Their weapons clearly didn't touch, yet a violent sound erupted, and countless pirates around them collapsed onto the deck.
They were knocked unconscious by the top-tier Haoshoku!
Haoshoku Infusion!
The most advanced use of Haoshoku, the Haoshoku that countless people wanted to possess, was as worthless as roadside cabbage in their eyes.
...
"Zephyr-sensei, I've decided, we'll take the initiative!"
The moment the Den Den Mushi called, upon receiving the news that Shanks was intercepting Whitebeard, Esdeath instantly made her decision!
Opportunity knocks but once!
"Oh dear!"
Aokiji had also arrived at Shambles at this time. Esdeath's plan, he had to admit, was a bit risky, but not impossible.
Even if they couldn't defeat anyone, they could at least curb the pirates' arrogance!
It was rare for two Four Emperors to leave their territories, which meant a showdown between top-tier powerhouses. They wouldn't lose no matter what!
"This old man…"
Kizaru also knew this was an opportunity, but he would definitely have to lead the charge. Who made him fast!
Esdeath calculated the strength of both sides!
They were still at a disadvantage and could only act after the two's battle ended.
Otherwise, Whitebeard alone could hold back Aokiji and Kizaru, plus Red Hair and Beckman, they would surely lose!
But with Whitebeard's personality, he would definitely go to the first half, no matter what Shanks said, so this was an opportunity!
An opportunity to fight Whitebeard!
"We'll wait on Whitebeard's inevitable path!"
Having made up her mind, Esdeath directly took Aokiji and the others and left Sabaody Archipelago, leaving Shambles to Smoker. He could handle it.
As long as the people who came weren't major pirates, it would be fine!
...
Two days passed in a flash!
The Moby Dick gradually appeared in Esdeath's sight. As expected, he was right, Whitebeard had come!
"Pops!"
Marco looked at Whitebeard with some guilt. If it weren't for him, how could Pops have clashed with Shanks?
"Stupid son, no one can harm my family!"
Although it was a battle, it was just a simple test. Shanks, understanding Whitebeard's determination, then left.
After all, two Four Emperors fighting would have a much greater impact than one Four Emperor leaving!
"Ice Age!"
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