Whitebeard heard the Red Hair's words and laughed again. The Red Hair's courage has always been amazing. If Whitebeard were asked to bet on the so-called new era with one arm, he would not do it.
"I'm looking forward to what you call the new era," Whitebeard said, drinking another bowl of wine as he looked at the Red Hair. It's fascinating to think about the era when one of the Four Emperors was willing to risk an arm.
"Whitebeard, I have been through many battles, and compared to the injuries on my arms, only this wound still hurts," Shanks said, pointing to the three scars on his cheek. He gestured to the scars on his face and said to Whitebeard, "My battle with the world's greatest swordsman, Hawkeye, was not as thrilling as that one. I still remember Blackbeard. His eyes are so cruel and heartless."
When Whitebeard heard this, he was silent for a while and said, "I was also deceived by him. He has been hiding under my nose for twenty years, and even I didn't see through his disguise.
"Yes, Blackbeard is a true careerist. Based on his strength, he could have been a captain already. However, he has never competed for the captain's position. He has been hiding under Whitebeard's banner for twenty years. This kind of character is really scary," Shanks thought of Blackbeard's honest smile and felt his heart palpitate. This guy is really scary.
Now Blackbeard has gotten what he wants in the Whitebeard Pirates, and he does not hesitate to violate the principles of the Whitebeard Pirates to kill Sachi. Now Hong has received information that Blackbeard has raised his own pirate flag and started recruiting his own partners. With Blackbeard's forbearance and strength, I'm afraid Blackbeard's reputation will soon be heard throughout the sea.
"The name of Teach's pirate group is now the Blackbeard Pirates. His ambition is obvious. He wants to take your place, Whitebeard!" the Red Hair glanced at Whitebeard, then he drank from his wine bowl in one gulp.
"What do you want to say?" Whitebeard, a weathered presence on the sea, felt that there was something in the Red Hair's words.
"Bring Ace back. If Blackbeard defeats Ace, I'm afraid Blackbeard will make a fuss about it," Shanks' face was full of solemnity. Blackbeard is an ambitious man. Only by cooperating with the Marines can he realize his ambition as quickly as possible.
But if Blackbeard wants to cooperate with the Marines, then he has to give the Marines a substantial gift. If Ace is caught, things will be in trouble.
"Are you kidding? I am Whitebeard. How can I take him back if I release him?" Whitebeard threw his wine bowl to the ground.
Whitebeard continued: "My pirate group has an iron rule, that is, you must never attack your companions on my ship. As long as you get on my ship, they are all my sons. Since Teach dares to kill my son, then he must pay the price!"
"Then if they confront each other, this era will be uncontrollable," Shanks' face was full of gloom. He didn't expect Whitebeard to be so stubborn. He had already laid out the pros and cons to Whitebeard, but he didn't expect Whitebeard to still refuse to change his mind.
"Even if Ace falls into the Marines' hands, I will take him back because I am Whitebeard!" Whitebeard laughed.
What Whitebeard didn't know was that his casual prediction was about to come true.
Naval Headquarters, Marineford.
Due to the failures of Shichibukai Crocodile and Gecko Moria, Sengoku has summoned the Shichibukai for a meeting to discuss replacements. There are no famous pirates currently on the sea. The only one, Fire Fist Ace, refused the title of Shichibukai and joined the Whitebeard Pirates.
"So, do you have any suitable candidates now?" Sengoku asked the group of big pirates below.
The Shichibukai have always been in a state of not listening to announcements. Except for the Heavenly Yaksha Doflamingo, who has participated in every call, the other Shichibukai have never been able to come together at all times. Currently, there are only three Shichibukai present: Doflamingo, Bear, and Hawkeye.
The Pirate Empress Hancock is currently on her honeymoon with Levi, and Sengoku has not considered summoning her at all. As long as the Kuja don't cause trouble, Sengoku doesn't bother to pay attention to her.
Jinbei of the fish-men tribe is now very close to Whitebeard because Whitebeard protects the fish-men island, and Marine's hand can't reach there, so they can only stay out of reach.
Three Admirals and Garp are away performing military duties, and now only Sengoku and Tsuru, Vice Admiral, are the top executives of Marine in Marineford.
Now they are all looking at each other, looking like it has nothing to do with them, which gives Sengoku a headache.
"Everyone, since none of you have a good candidate, let me recommend someone!"
In the serious venue, a frivolous voice suddenly came. Everyone looked up and saw a man dressed in a gentleman's style appear at the venue.
"How did you get in, Lafitte?" Vice Admiral frowned slightly. The person who came was the famous West Blue Sheriff Lafitte. He was expelled for violent law enforcement. Lafitte's bounty order was also issued by the Vice Admiral, so she recognized it at a glance.
"I am Lafitte, the navigator of the Blackbeard Pirates. It's an honor to meet you all!" Being stared at by so many masters, Lafitte didn't show any stage fright at all. He bowed to Sengoku and others: "My captain Blackbeard is a very good candidate!"
"Guard, how did he get in?" Sengoku yelled angrily. This is a great shame and humiliation for the Marines. This is the Marine's headquarters. It doesn't matter if he is a strong man like Golden Lion and Whitebeard. Now he is being infiltrated by someone like Lafitte. This is the first time that he has the strength to sneak into the headquarters.
A group of guards rushed in. Lafitte smiled at the soldiers and said, "Now that the enemy has been captured, you all can get out!"
Then the pair of soldiers escorted a virtual humanoid and slowly walked out.
"Is this Hypnosis? It's really interesting!" Brother Ming burst out laughing. He was very happy to see the Marines lose face.
"Marshal Sengoku, I haven't told you our bargaining chip yet. Isn't it too hasty to chase people away without listening to the bargaining chip?" Lafitte still smiled.
"Tell me about your bargaining chip. I want to see what you can do to impress me?" Sengoku said, looking at Lafitte in front of him.
"As long as our captain becomes Shichibukai, we will dedicate Ace to the Marines, and this will
be our meeting gift," Lafitte said.
"What, Ace? The Ace of Whitebeard's second team captain?" Sengoku was completely shocked. Ace has the power of the Logia Devil Fruit, and the average Vice Admiral is not his match. Now he was defeated by Blackbeard. What's behind this? It is impossible for Sengoku not to think deeply.