The Final Plan

"Baroque Works and the Beasts Pirates clashed, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. Kaido was killed, and Baroque Works was destroyed."

"It is reported that seven days ago, Baroque Works, together with Shichibukai Law and Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff Sabo, attacked Shichibukai Doflamingo and killed him. They were then intercepted by Jack the Drought of the Beasts Pirates. Jack was defeated and killed. Kaido was enraged and led the Beasts Pirates to besiege Baroque Works, and a great battle ensued."

"In this battle, Flood Ken, Kaido fell into the water and disappeared, Baroque Works President Heckle, the Giant Beast, and Ace and other high-ranking members all died, Shichibukai died in battle, and Revolutionary Army strategist Sabo survived and left."

"Dragon appeared and fought against the Beasts Pirates. Kaido may have escaped while he was seriously injured."

"Below are photos from the scene."

The Beasts Pirates ' flagship was shattered, its flag torn and scattered on the edge of the island.

A Giant Beast lay there on its back, its body covered in wounds and blood, looking utterly wretched.

Ace fell to the ground, a large hole in his chest, covered in blood.

Luo was severed by a swaying motion, and part of his body lay across the tree.

And then there's Heckle, whose body is covered in wounds.

A warship was chasing a Baroque Works on the sea; the vessel was badly damaged.

These photos were circulated around the world, causing global shock.

Judging from the news reports and photos alone, the battle was extremely tragic; this was the greatest disaster the Beasts Pirates had ever suffered.

Some people felt sorry for Baroque Works for daring to fight the Beasts Pirates, but were also shocked by their strength.

Some even speculated that this was the work of Long.

However, most people believe that Kaido is not dead and must still be alive.

"Wow, Mr. Xia is dead too."

Upon hearing the news, Manboshi burst into tears, crying, "My father was arrested, Mr. Xia died in battle, how could this happen..."

"Damn it, how could this happen?"

Sharktooh clenched his right fist, looking extremely distressed.

Mr. Xia saved Dragon Palace City and Shirahoshi twice. He had not repaid this debt of gratitude, and now he was dead.

"Brother, don't worry."

"We can't worry about anything else for now," said Hody Jones.

"That's right."

Ryuboshi nodded and said, "Father will be executed in ten days. Whitebeard has already sent us a message, telling us to prepare our army so we can attack the World Government together. So we need to speed up our mobilization."

"Um."

Sharktooh nodded heavily and said, "Mr. Xia is dead, so we can't help him for now. Let's prepare to rescue Father first."

"Oh no, what should we do? Mr. Xia is dead."

Shirahoshi was still crying there, her expression filled with sorrow.

"Based on the information we investigated, there is a second possibility."

In the conference room, a World Government agent concluded, "The behemoth killed Kaido, Queen, and Ken, crushed the Beasts Pirates, and Ace, Sabo, and the rest are all unharmed."

There should be limits to joking.

Kizaru sat there with his legs crossed, clipping his nails, and said, "How could anyone believe this kind of information?"

"That's right."

Aokiji said, "We know that the Giant Beast is the president of the company. He killed Doflamingo and Jack, but according to the investigation, Law made the first move against the former, and Sabo may have also helped, since he appeared in the core of the battlefield. As for the latter, he may have knocked Jack into the sea and then killed him while he was weak. Because he attacked us from underwater. So his strength could not possibly reach the level of Four Emperors."

"Even Whitebeard, it's still uncertain whether he can defeat Kaido, let alone kill him."

Sakazuki squinted and said, "Furthermore, it's even more impossible to defeat Ken and Queen after killing Kaido. Add to that the sheer number of pirate crews, and how could Baroque Works possibly achieve such results with their limited numbers?"

"The power of the Four Emperors is beyond doubt,"

Momousagi also said, "Kaido has been subjected to thousands of tortures and 40 death sentences, but it has had no effect. Therefore, this battle report can be basically determined to be false."

"But..."

The World Government agents wanted to say something, but they also found it hard to believe.

Kaido's defeat is an unbelievable thing; it's simply impossible for a Giant Beast to do that.

If the Giant Beast truly possesses Kaido's strength, and could even defeat him, then it would be impossible for Ace and Sabo to defeat the Beasts Pirates even if they joined forces. Only with Dragon's help would there be a chance.

The problem is that this intelligence reveals that the giant beast defeated the Beasts Pirates on its own without Ace Saboro's help.

This news actually seems particularly fake.

This possibility was immediately overturned after the World Government agent said it.

"So what is the current state of the battle?" Sengoku asked, looking at the crowd.

"I think it's very likely that the Beasts Pirates won and preserved their abilities well, so they released the photos to plot something else," Momousagi said slowly.

I don't think so.

Aokiji said, "I think the Beasts Pirates were defeated, Kaido injured, Queen survived, but Baroque Works was also completely wiped out."

"I believe that the appearance of the dragon killed Kaido, and Baroque Works also suffered heavy casualties," Sakazuki said slowly. "And the photos, and the information on them, were very likely released by the dragon."

"What you're saying is all possible."

Sengoku looked troubled and said, "What about Whitebeard's plan?"

"Do it exactly as instructed."

Sakazuki said, "Without Ace, he's lost an ally, and we can defeat him."

"Good."

Sengoku said, "Then you can continue to make the arrangements."

"Leave it to me."

Sakazuki stood up, and the meeting adjourned and everyone left.

"Mr. Long, you should know what Mr. Xia is planning."

"Baltigo, "Sabo said. "With his strength, combined with Whitebeard's, he could defeat the entire Navy."

"Isn't this a good opportunity?"

Dragon laughed and said, "The Navy is the World Government's strongest force. If the Navy can be defeated, the World Government's strength will be greatly reduced. Moreover, given his strength, the Celestial Dragons will definitely use their National Treasure."

"So when the time comes, we will..."

Sabo looked at the dragon, his expression somewhat eager.

Dragon squinted and said, "That's right, we'll attack Mary Geoise directly and destroy the Celestial Dragons."

"We've finally waited for this day."

Sabo said excitedly.

"But what about Mr. Xia?" Koala, who had been silent until now, couldn't help but ask. "His strength is extremely terrifying. If he were to..."

"He may not survive."

Long said softly, "It's almost impossible for him to survive in the face of Mary Geoise's National Treasure. Even if he does survive, we won't be able to restrain him."

"I understand," Koala nodded.

Sabo then said, "However, according to the agreement with Mr. Xia, before that, I need to carry out the Revolutionary Army's mission and expose myself to the World Government agents, revealing my current status."

"I've already made the arrangements."

Dragon glanced at Sabo, whose right eye had become a prosthetic and whose left arm had vanished, making him look utterly miserable.

"Father, are we really going to cooperate with him?" Marco asked softly, standing beside the Whitebeard.

"With Xia Qiu's cooperation, rescuing King Neptune will no longer be a difficult task."

Whitebeard looked into the distance and said, "Without him, though I hate to admit it, the odds are against us."

"But what does he want?"

Marco couldn't help but ask, "If the navy is defeated, the world will descend into chaos."

"Perhaps it's related to the Revolutionary Army."

Whitebeard said, "But in any case, we have no choice but to ask him for help."

"I see."

Marco said seriously, "I'll go prepare right away."

"Go."

Whitebeard waved his hand, his expression becoming complicated, and said, "Such immense power has actually appeared in this world."

"Everything has been arranged, President," Heckle said earnestly, standing in front of Xia Qiu.

"Very good."

Xia Qiu grinned; his teeth had grown in, but his body was still broken and not yet healed. He said with a smile, "The day King Neptune is executed will be the day we appear before everyone."

"At that time, your name will resound throughout the world."

"You will become the master of the world, the Symbol of the Era," Heckle said excitedly.

"To rule this world?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Qiu looked into the distance.

Although this was once my dream, I have grown step by step and taken steps toward my dream.

But is dominating the world really what I want?

"It's a bit boring."

Xia Qiu shook her head and lay down, feeling happier than when she was with Robin-chan on the deserted island.