"I only heard yesterday that the Red Hair Pirates were fighting the Kaido Pirates. How did the Red Hair Pirates turn up at Marineford today? What's going on?"
Momousagi was baffled, and Chaton looked utterly despondent.
Was Yadao going to die fighting at Marineford?
He had not even married Sono yet. "Oh! What's Shanks doing here?"
Marco was somewhat speechless.
If Shanks caused trouble now, the Summit War would descend into chaos all over again. "Luffy, long time no see!" The moment Shanks arrived, he greeted Luffy first, completely ignoring everyone else.
"Shanks!" Luffy ran over excitedly. "Hahaha, it really has been a while, Luffy. You've grown!"
When Shanks saw Luffy again, his eyes reddened slightly.
"I'm the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates now!"
"Shanks, I set sail just like I promised!" Luffy pointed his thumb at himself.
"Hahaha, I know, I know."
Shanks and Luffy seemed to have endless things to say to each other.
"Shanks, this isn't the place for a chat. What exactly did you come to this war for?"
Marco was growing impatient.
"Oh—I almost forgot. I was worried you Whitebeard Pirates couldn't beat the Marines, so I came especially to help."
Shanks rubbed his head.
"Hmph! Who needs help from a brat like you?"
Whitebeard snorted.
When two of the Four Emperors met, a clash was inevitable.
Even Whitebeard and Shanks had their share of grievances. After all, the New World was only so big.
Its islands had already been divided up almost entirely among the Four Emperors, so friction was bound to arise.
"Don't say that. I'm happy Ace was rescued too."
Shanks looked toward Ace.
After all, Ace was the son of his former captain, Roger. Seeing Ace stirred Shanks's emotions as well. Then his gaze shifted to Yuu.
To Shanks, Yuu