"What's the situation with Blackbeard?" Ronglin asked.
"He's been very quiet. He even refused to meet the envoy Kaido sent."
"Oh?" Ronglin could not quite make sense of Blackbeard's actions. "Then what about Fire Fist Ace and Red-Haired Shanks?"
"Nothing for now. However, based on their unusual movements lately, the Alliance's analysts believe that Fire Fist Ace and one of the Four Emperors, Shanks, are very likely preparing for a large-scale voyage!"
Ronglin's heart stirred at that. Was Fire Fist Ace really planning to go to Laugh Tale? But he should not have known how to get there, right? Was he planning to rely on Shanks and Buggy to find a way to Laugh Tale?
But Ronglin did not care about that right now.
"Deploy the Third and Fourth Fleets to encircle them first. Do not launch an offensive!" Ronglin said, pointing at the map. "This time, we must wipe out the Pirate Alliance, that disgusting rat. Jinbe has already set out with the newly selected Phantom Group alongside the Second Fleet. Now, adjust their course..."
Ronglin's hand suddenly froze as he was issuing orders. He abruptly remembered something. "What movements has the Marines made?"
"The Marines have sent Fujitora, Green Bull, and Momousagi as commanders, leading ten Vice Admirals from Marine Headquarters. They claim they are going to intercept Blackbeard, prohibit the two major forces from fighting privately, and prevent innocent people from being caught up in it!"
Ronglin's expression changed. "We nearly fell for their scheme! The Pirate Alliance really is shameless. They want to use the Celestial Dragons against us again!"
Shiryu scratched his head. "What do you mean?"
Ronglin looked at the map and said, "The Pirate Alliance is using itself as bait to lure us into attacking. I suspect CP0's fleet has long been waiting