Marco's Diplomacy!

"Cooperate?"

The Whitebeard's lips parted slightly, as if he were chewing on the word, trying to dissect it and explore the hidden story behind it.

"Teach, you mean that Ian's Beasts Pirates want to cooperate with me, is that it?"

"That's right, Pops!"

Teach's face remained full of sincerity. "Please don't misunderstand, Lord Ian has come with the utmost sincerity this time and has no ill intentions towards you!"

"Our Beasts Pirates are sincere in wanting to cooperate with you!"

"Us?"

A cold smile crept onto the Whitebeard's lips.

All the Whitebeard Pirates members glared angrily at Teach at the same time.

The Beasts Pirates are us, Whitebeard Pirates are you.

That bastard really cut ties with his past so cleanly!

Teach, Holy Separator, seemed completely unaware of this, and his tone remained earnest and concerned for the Whitebeard Pirates.

"Lord Ian is preparing for the final battle against the World Government, Pops. This time, we're inviting you to bring the Whitebeard Pirates into this war!"

"Lord Ian came in person! That shows how important he is to this matter!" Teach said.

"Enough, Teach!"

Marco couldn't take it anymore and angrily shouted, "I never imagined that you, with whom I've lived for over ten years, would be like this!"

Such obsequiousness! It's like he's keeping a dog by Ian!

Marco had no recollection of the Teach he knew looking like this.

"If you want to lick Ian's feet, then you can go lick them by yourself!"

Vista roared angrily, "Our bones are hard, unlike yours, we won't kneel down!"

"Hey, hey, Vista, Vista, Marco, don't be so mean!"

Teach, looking panicked like an honest man being slandered, hurriedly explained, "Look, the Charlotte Family, the Cross Guild, and the Red-Haired Pirates have all agreed to Lord Ian's cooperation!"

"Our Pirate World has united like never before, all for the purpose of overthrowing the World Government's rule!"

"What a magnificent and awe-inspiring undertaking this is! Joining it would surely make us famous throughout history!"

Aunt Linlin and Senior Ryde both smirked.

It's as if everyone shares life and death, forming a pirate community of destiny.

It's kind of funny to lie through your teeth.

"..."

But Marco didn't find it funny at all, and couldn't laugh at all.

So, are the Charlotte Family, the Cross Guild, and the Red-Haired Pirates truly now entangled with the Beasts Pirates?

This is truly the worst possible news!

Faced with such a force, how should the Whitebeard Pirates respond?

Etc!

It seems that even without the Charlotte Family, the Cross Guild, and the Red-Haired Pirates, the Beasts Pirates alone could easily defeat them?

For some inexplicable reason, I suddenly felt a little better.

"Ryde,"

Whitebeard also realized the seriousness of the situation. He looked at his old rival, whom he hadn't seen for many years, and asked with some confusion, "I don't quite understand how your Cross Guild got involved with that kid Ian?"

"If I remember correctly, Moria and Ian have a deep-seated grudge against each other."

It's hardly a secret that Moria had all his companions killed by Ian and his teacher in Wano Country.

Whitebeard found it hard to imagine how Moria could possibly let go of this hatred.

Just as Hiyori would never forgive Ian, how could Moria possibly accept the Cross Guild's cooperation with the Beasts Pirates?

"It's not just Moria,"

Ryde sneered, "Back then, Ian stole the Devil Fruit I wanted and beat me up badly too."

The Whitebeard frowned.

It certainly sounds like someone burdened with deep sorrow and resentment, but why?

"What can I do?"

As if to vent his anger, Ryde said with a hint of self-deprecation, "Ian has brought Hawk Eyes and Charlotte Linlin to our headquarters."

"Moria and Crocodile, who refused to cooperate with him, were killed by him, and I was forced to become his ally."

The Whitebeard's eyes gradually widened.

How could they be so reckless and arrogant?

He couldn't help but glance at Charlotte Linlin and the Red-Haired.

If the Cross Guild is like this, then are the Charlotte Family and the Red-Haired Pirates the same?

"Snort."

Aunt Linlin looked a little embarrassed and gave a cold snort to cover it up.

But the Red-Haired coughed, "Don't misunderstand, I chose to cooperate with Ian voluntarily."

But at that moment, Marco suddenly realized something.

So, besides Red-Haired, Redfield and Charlotte Linlin were both coerced by Ian into siding with him?

If that's the case!

"I find it hard to believe, Ryde! Big Mom, that someone like you would be coerced by Ian!"

Marco spoke loudly.

Aunt Linlin just snorted dismissively.

That's easy for you to say when you're not in the situation.

Ryde shook his head with a wry smile, then said, "You wouldn't understand unless you've fought Ian yourself."

Although he and Ian had only truly fought once, that one time back then, the fleeting glimpse he had of them on the Thriller Bark was enough to make him realize the gap between Ian.

"So,"

Marco shouted, "Are you just going to let Ian do whatever he wants?"

"Cooperate to fight the World Government? Ha, that's just a nice way of putting it!"

"They just want you as cannon fodder to draw the World Government's firepower!"

"You chose to submit because of the Beasts Pirates ' strength. Doesn't Ian know the anger in your hearts? How could he possibly believe you!"

Aunt Linlin and Ryde's faces both darkened at the same time.

How could they not understand such a simple principle?

But as I said before, the situation forced us to have no other choice.

Ian's lips curled up slightly; things seemed to be developing in an interesting direction.

Hawk Eyes spoke slowly and deliberately, "If I were you, I would never have any ulterior motives."

Those who have never witnessed Ian's true power will never understand.

This guy's power has reached a completely different dimension.

Ian's so-called cooperation was really just a way to keep these guys out of the way. Faced with Ian's immense power, what help could they possibly offer?

The enemies Ian could not defeat, they combined could not shake.

"Hey! Marco! What are you saying?!"

Teach quickly interrupted Marco's speech, gesturing wildly and speaking loudly.

His hopping and jumping manner was just like a dancing Wild Boar, making him look incredibly comical.

"Lord Ian's attitude towards cooperation is more sincere than anyone else's! All our partners are the most valued friends of the Beasts Pirates, so how could they possibly harbor ill intentions towards you?"

Aunt Linlin and Senior Ryde completely ignored what they said.

"Pops!"

Teach shouted at Whitebeard, "Don't listen to Marco's nonsense! How could Lord Ian be such a despicable person!"

"Just agree to Lord Ian's request without hesitation. As his son, would I ever lie to you?"

"By the way, Lord Ian is planning to head to the Final Island next, and all he's missing is that Road Poneglyph you have!"

Whitebeard's expression finally changed slightly.

He carefully examined Ian.

Whitebeard wasn't surprised at all that Ian knew he possessed a Road Poneglyph.

After all, the stone was given to him by Neptune from Fish-Man Island, and Fish-Man Island had been the White Beast Pirates' closest partner for many years.

Now, that entire country is completely dependent on the Beasts Pirates.

Whitebeard was simply lamenting something.

Is this kid really only one step away from becoming the Pirate King?

Roger, is this the guy you're waiting for?

Even Whitebeard, as an enemy, had to admit that this kid was indeed an unprecedented monster.

I won't go into detail about his strength; he was already on par with me more than six years ago, and with his special Devil Fruit ability, no one could do anything about him.

Shortly after that, he went so far as to carve out his own territory in the New World, leaving the World Government helpless against him.

Even Whitebeard had some difficulty figuring out just how strong this kid had become.

Aside from his strength, the New World this kid rules over has indeed completely changed.

Although Whitebeard never went back to the New World after leaving it, that didn't stop him from hearing news about New World through various channels.

That area is now truly the safest sea in the world.

The Beasts Pirates ' bases were scattered like stars across that sea area.

Based on this, the Beasts Pirates ' warplanes soar through the skies of the New World, and all pirates will suffer merciless attacks.

Pirates, who are as numerous as hairs on a cow in other seas around the world, have become rare creatures in the New World.

Just a few years ago, the New World was the most chaotic sea in the world, where all the powerful pirates gathered.

But Ian changed all of that.

Even as an enemy, Whitebeard had to admit that he was truly remarkable.

Even his hometown, Sphinx, has been protected by the Beasts Pirates, and the lives of its residents are gradually returning to normal.

In every respect, this kid has the qualifications to become the Pirate King.

"Teach! Shut up!"

Marco was furious, his already thinning hair flying wildly. "I've had enough of your nonsense! If you want that stone, come and take it from me!"

"That's right!"

Vista's sword was already pointed directly at Teach. "If you want to be Ian's dog, don't even think about taking us with you!"

"This..."

Teach looked somewhat helpless and turned to Ian. "Lord Ian, I'm sorry, I don't think I can convince them."

Red-Haired expressionless; he had a feeling that Teach was deliberately provoking the Whitebeard Pirates.

Ian sighed with some regret, "Whitebeard- senpai, if you can't be my ally, then you can only be my enemy."

"The upcoming war is very important to me, and it should be quite important to the world as well. I don't want any unexpected situations to occur."

"Therefore, before engaging in battle with the final enemy, I must first eliminate all the other enemies."

Whitebeard's expression instantly turned serious.

"Let me ask one last time,"

Ian said, "Whitebeard, even if it means all your children are buried with you, you're still going to refuse my invitation?"

That's why it's said that communicating with Whitebeard was a very difficult thing, and it eventually escalated to the point of threatening him with his children.

Whitebeard's face stiffened for a moment.

But the next moment...

"Pops! Don't let him threaten you!"

Without hesitation, Vista shouted, "We are family, a family that will always stand together! We will live and die with you!"

"That's right! Pops! If we put you under threat, we might as well be dead!"

"Do what you want to do, Pops. You are our pillar, and we are your support!"

The Whitebeard tiger's body trembled, and then a faint light flickered in his eye sockets.

A slow smile spread across his face. "I really have the best group of kids!"

Even if his life were to end at this moment, he would be willing.

"Charlotte Linlin, Ryde! What are you two still silent about?"

Marco also realized the crisis at hand; if they didn't do something soon, their entire pirate crew would be wiped out.

However, now might be an opportunity!

"Whether Ian wins or loses in the upcoming battle against the World Government, do you think you'll have a good ending?"

Marco's mind raced; he had never felt so free of thought before. In this instant, he unleashed his full verbal barrage.

"If he wins, will he tolerate you, his former enemies? If he loses, will the World Government let you off the hook?"

"From the moment you were coerced by him, you embarked on a path of no return!"

It was visibly clear that Aunt Linlin and Ryde's expressions had become extremely unpleasant.

"Tsk."

Hawk Eyes just found it incredibly boring.

The Whitebeard Pirates made one mistake from the very beginning.

Ryde, Red-Haired, and Charlotte Linlin —these three weren't called in by Ian for help.

Their role is that of hostages.

"Now is the best opportunity, none of the Beasts Pirates ' top officers are here!"

Marco shouted, "No matter what Ian tries to blackmail you with, as long as you kill him here, it will all be over!"

"The Beasts Pirates are indeed very strong, but as soon as Ian is gone, they will instantly become like the Rocks Pirates back then, falling apart completely!"

"They have a system."

Ian couldn't help but praise him.

I even wanted to applaud Marco.

Aunt Linlin and Redfield's expressions changed, and they couldn't help but exchange a glance.

That seems to make sense.

"Shanks! You're Shanks, right!"

At that moment, Hiyori squeezed out of the crowd and called out loudly to the Red-Haired woman, "Do you remember me? I am Kozuki Oden, daughter of Hiyori!"

Then, the Red-Haired's expression changed.