Jinbei didn't expect Shirahoshi to join the Whitebeard Pirates, which surprised him. After all, Shirahoshi had never been in contact with pirates before.
Shirahoshi is known to be quite timid, and her past encounters with pirates like Hody have left a negative impression on her. So Jinbei finds her joining the Whitebeard Pirates quite surprising.
For Jinbei, there's only one explanation for this outcome: the irresistible charm of Whitebeard.
Shirahoshi is a fishman island princess who doesn't know much about the outside world.
Whitebeard's intervention this time saved Fishman Island, ensuring its survival during the crisis.
Shirahoshi was filled with admiration and gratitude towards Whitebeard for his help. Jinbei speculated that perhaps this was the sole reason for Shirahoshi to join the Whitebeard Pirates.
"I didn't expect Shirahoshi to join the old man's pirate group. So, I won't go back to Fishman Island. Oyaji, let me go with you,"
Jinbei said quickly with a happy smile.
"Well, Shirahoshi would be happy if he knew you were here." Whitebeard nodded and smiled.
"Haha, I never imagined I'd have the chance to join Pops' Pirates and stand by your side,"
Jinbei chuckled, filled with emotion.
"What's the matter? You'll follow me to even greater heights in the future," Whitebeard assured.
Jinbei felt a hint of unease and asked tentatively, "Oyaji, do you have any plans?"
"Jinbei, are you familiar with the Revolutionary Army?" Whitebeard replied with a question of his own.
"The Revolutionary Army? I haven't had much contact with them, but I do have a Fishman friend who's a cadre in the Revolutionary Army. They operate very secretly and are usually unreachable"
Jinbei explained seriously.
"The corrupt World Government, the ignorant Celestial Dragons... one day, they'll be wiped out completely!"
Whitebeard declared solemnly.
Hearing this, Jinbei and Benjamin were instantly shocked. The idea of overthrowing the World Government seemed unbelievable to them.
The World Government has ruled for eight centuries and was established by 20 countries, and now they have influence over more than hundred countries. Inside, the powerful are as numerous as the clouds.
Not to mention the World Government, even just the Marine Headquarters, specialized in dealing with pirates, has a lot of huge combat power.
Therefore, the foundation of the World Government is very deep, and shaking it is extremely difficult, let alone completely destroying it.
However, upon further consideration, Whitebeard's strength is beyond imagination. It's doubtful whether anyone in the World Government can stand against him in battle.
With Whitebeard gathering more and more powerful subordinates, the potential threat he poses to the World Government is undeniable.
Imagining the day when the World Government would fall, Benjamin and Jinbei felt a sense of anticipation. They were dissatisfied with, even harbored resentment toward, the current World Government.
"Oyaji, if Big Mom survives, she'll surely declare war on us. Should we start preparing for that?"
"Indeed, you're correct. We'll create a strategy once we return"
Whitebeard agreed with a nod.
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At this moment, deep in the ocean, lay a severely damaged ship, its deck littered with lifeless bodies, mostly belonging to ordinary crew.
And on the ship's tattered banner, the emblem of Big Mom's crew could still be discerned. The once-proud Queen Mama Chanter had now become a sunken relic of the sea.
Despite the embarrassment, the core crew and ministers of Big Mom's crew were not wiped out. They managed to save themselves using the rescue capsules and survived.
The Big Mom and the rescue capsules didn't sink to the bottom of the sea; instead, they floated to a small island nearby.
Exhausted and laying on the island's shore, the huge figure of Big Mom breathing heavily, exhausted from her ordeal in the sea.
Emerging from the rescue capsules, the ministers appeared desolate and dispirited, as though they had endured a calamity, their morale diminished.
"Mom, this wasn't what we planned for. What should we do?"
Cracker asked, concerned.
"Whitebeard's power is overwhelming. It's best we avoid making him an enemy"
Katakuri suggested it urgently.
Katakuri and the other ministers were in complete agreement, hoping to avoid encountering Whitebeard's formidable strength at all costs.
They all felt that there was no hope at all against Whitebeard, but the Big Mom who had been resting heard this and immediately sat up from the ground.
"What are you talking about? Whitebeard humiliates us so much. How can I save face? How can I let him go so easily?!!"
Big Mom said furiously.
The flames of fury flickered in Big Mom's eyes. Seeing her anger, the others remained silent, only Katakuri dared to speak.
"Mom, Whitebeard's power was too strong. He sank the Queen Mama Chanter with a single blow, and his crew is also strong, we don't even fight their main crew. There's even someone with Dark Fruit abilities among them. How can we possibly fight with the Whitebeard Pirates?"
Katakuri said after recalling the event.
"Shut up! Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Devil Fruit grants him huge destructive power. But that's not everything. His advantage lies in the sea, where we're at a disadvantage"
Big Mom retorted sharply
They can't fully unleash their power in the sea.
"So, as long as we fight on land, no matter how powerful his tremors-tremor fruit are, it won't be a threat to us. I must seek revenge for this humiliation.!"
The humiliation of today has deeply etched itself in Big Mom's heart. Since childhood, she's been accustomed to having her way, and the thought of being unable to do as she pleases infuriates her.
But now, the elites of her own fleet, including herself, were left humiliated and nearly death under Whitebeard's punch.
This was truly unacceptable to Big Mom; her dignity as one of the Four Emperors had been trampled upon by Whitebeard.
Faced with Big Mom's overwhelming anger, no one dared to speak. They all understood that once she was furious, no one could calm her down.
However, Katakuri and some others disagreed with this notion. They were hesitant because Whitebeard's terrifying power had left a deep impression on them.
Katakuri thought about waiting for Big Mom's anger to dissipate a little, and persuaded her again, otherwise she would really go to war with the Whitebeard Pirates, then her sons would be caught in the crossfire..
"Start building a new ship immediately. We're heading back to Cake Island!"
Big Mom commanded her crew.
Under Big Mom's command, her sons quickly began constructing a large ships. They cut down trees from the island and utilized their fruit abilities in the process.
As her sons worked on the ship, Big Mom stood on the beach, looking into the distance with a fierce hatred burning in her eyes.
"Whitebeard, you'll pay for this! Just you wait!"
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TO BE CONTINUED
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