Exposed!

Haku laughed and said, "Don't worry about how to help Ace escape. Anyway, this whole thing will definitely cost a lot of lives."

Suddenly, Haku turned her head and looked Rayleigh up and down, her scrutinizing gaze making Rayleigh feel a little uneasy.

Haku smiled and said, "So, how about it? Interested in taking on an apprentice?"

When Rayleigh heard Haku's words, he was taken aback.

Then, he smiled and said, "What? Do you want to be my apprentice and learn Coating Technique?"

"I'm not interested in coatings or anything like that!" Haku said, pouting.

Shakky said with a smile, "No need to think about it, Rayleigh is still a bit lazy."

Haku smiled and said, "Indeed, but don't you want to know who I want to make Rayleigh's apprentice?"

Rayleigh took a sip of his drink (the one in front of Haku) and asked curiously, "Oh? I'm more curious about who it is?"

Haku pulled out a Bounty Poster from the System Space and said, "I think you're familiar with this kid, aren't you?"

Haku placed the Bounty Poster in front of Rayleigh; this was Luffy's new Bounty Poster!

"Oh, it's Straw Hat Kid Luffy!" Shakky recognized Luffy's identity as soon as she saw the face on the Bounty Poster.

Rayleigh took another sip of his drink, his eyes becoming somewhat unfocused as he stared at Luffy's Bounty Poster.

Or perhaps he was looking at the Straw Hat on the Bounty Poster!

Suddenly, he laughed and said, "So it's this kid! Shanks mentioned him to me a lot when he came here."

Haku's lips curled into a smile as she looked at Rayleigh and asked, "So? Interested?"

Rayleigh did not answer.

Haku didn't press for an answer right away. He said, "I think you're familiar with that hat he's wearing, right? And this kid got that Red-Haired to swear on one of his arms!"

As Rayleigh listened to Haku's words, his gaze fell once again on Luffy's iconic Straw Hat on the Bounty Poster, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He remembered that the straw Straw Hat had once been a keepsake from his old friend. And now, it was worn on this young man's head.

He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Straw Hat Kid is indeed no simple guy. I've always trusted Red-Haired's judgment."

Seeing this, Haku smiled, knowing he had persuaded Rayleigh. He continued, "After this matter with Ace is over, all the powers at sea will undergo a complete transformation!"

He pushed the Bounty Poster in front of Rayleigh and said, "This era has begun to spiral out of control! I believe this kid, who has inherited someone's will, will be the Last Pirate King on this the Sea! From now on, Pirates will exist in name only!"

"Are you sure you want him to just stay like this...?"

Rayleigh was silent for a moment, seemingly pondering Haku's words. After a while, he looked up at Haku and said, "Alright, I promise you. I'll do my best to teach this kid."

Haku laughed heartily upon hearing this, and said with a smile, "Rayleigh, Mr. Rayleigh! With your help, I believe Luffy will have a much smoother Luffy at sea!"

Shakky chuckled and patted Rayleigh on the shoulder, saying, "Looks like you've really been won over by that kid!"

Rayleigh smiled but didn't say anything more. His heart was already filled with anticipation for Luffy.

Because, you have to understand, Luffy is someone that even Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, and a Marine Admiral have high hopes for!

After finalizing all the details, Haku left the Sabaody Archipelago.

Next, he needs to go to the Thriller Bark.

Judging by the timing, it seems that the news of Haku confirming Blackbeard's Shichibukai will be announced soon!

Of course, Haku's calculations were correct.

As he marched toward the Thriller Bark, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach was confirmed to become the new Shichibukai!

And this matter has already spread!

Following the Enies Lobby incident, the World Government is worried that the Straw Hat Pirates will enter the Devil's Triangle area, fearing that Straw Hat Pirates Gecko Moria might fall into their hands.

After receiving orders from the World Government, Bartholomew Kuma, who had undergone the modifications, has gone to the Thriller Bark to keep an eye on Gecko Moria in case he makes a mistake.

Holy Land Mary Geoise above the Red Line continent

After receiving notification from the Five Elders, Fleet Admiral Sengoku of the Marine Headquarters arrived at the conference room in Holy Land Mary Geoise!

The atmosphere here was solemn and dignified. Marine Headquarters Fleet Admiral Sengoku stood to one side of the conference room, his gaze firm and profound, as if he could see through everything.

As the highest authority in the World Government, the Five Elders appeared even more mysterious and enigmatic in the dim light.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku waited quietly for the Five Elders' instructions, knowing that they wouldn't summon him suddenly without a reason.

The content of this meeting must concern the entire world situation. When he heard the Five Elders mention that Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach had become the new Shichibukai, a ripple of emotion stirred within him.

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, you should have no objections to the matter of Blackbeard, right?" Saint Nusjuro, one of the Five Elders, spoke slowly, his voice deep and authoritative.

Although Sengoku was dissatisfied with the system of the Shichibukai, he knew that even if he expressed his dissatisfaction, it would be useless!

He could only silently accept this decision while considering how to deal with the possible consequences.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku pondered for a moment, then replied, "Blackbeard's strength is indeed formidable, and his ambition has never been concealed. Becoming Shichibukai would undoubtedly be a huge boost to his power. I will closely monitor his movements and take appropriate measures to ensure stability at sea."

Saint Nusjuro nodded, indicating his satisfaction with Sengoku's answer. He continued, "Fleet Admiral Sengoku, we know you have always been a pillar of the Navy. We believe you are capable of handling any challenge."

As he spoke, he pulled out a stack of reports and tossed them to Sengoku!

Saint Nusjuro pointed to the report and said to Sengoku, "Take a look at what we found out here!"

Sengoku frowned, but he still focused his attention on the report.

As he read through the Sengoku, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead!

This is because it contains all the information about Ace's background that CP0 has investigated!

Fleet Admiral Sengoku flipped through the report page by page, his brow furrowed, his expression growing increasingly grave. This information was unlike anything he had ever encountered before; the secret about Ace's origins concealed such a shocking truth!