Each Showing Their Skills
In the end, Marshall D. Teach backed down.
He dared not gamble.
Therefore, he made a relatively conservative request, and in order to further expand the Blackbeard Pirates' fighting strength, he was very cautious about the cooperation methods and progress he mentioned.
We will not give Long any chance to take advantage of us.
"Zehahaha... Oboro, I saw everything you did in Marineford clearly."
With the deal done, Marshall D. Teach laughed heartily, his words revealing ambition and Haki: "Don't worry, you made the right choice."
"I will definitely help you resolve the current situation in Dressrosa."
"Hahahaha!"
"Hahaha."
On the Blood Pluton, Oboro hung up the communication.
He fell into deep thought.
He hadn't touched Marshall D. Teach yet... because this guy could cause trouble for the World Government and distract the Five Elders, as could the others in the Worst Generation. But currently, the Hell Pirates were too prominent, so much so that all eyes at sea were on them, giving the Blackbeard Pirates and the Worst Generation breathing room. Even the three Yonko didn't have the mind to target the younger generation that was flooding into the New World.
During this period, creating a brand new Gran Tesoro is one aspect, but on the other hand, it's also time to keep a low profile a bit, creating a 'gap' in the maritime landscape, and allowing Marshall D. Teach and the other members of the Worst Generation to return to the public eye and continue to be targeted by the World Government, which is tantamount to indirectly helping the Hell Pirates.
Given Marshall D. Teach's ambition and nature, he would be happy to see the World Government suffer a setback, as his goal is to seize control of the world.
They would not easily join forces with the other Yonko.
Therefore, Oboro chose to cooperate with him, knowing that Marshall D. Teach would definitely agree.
In order to pave the way for the future Blackbeard Pirates, the loss of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit must be compensated.
The most interesting thing is that he has to make up for this himself... Marshall D. Teach knows that a battle with the Hell Pirates will break out sooner or later, and the enhancement of his two Devil Fruits alone is not enough.
"Let me, the captain, personally hand a deadly weapon to my future adversary... Marshall D. Teach, you've got some serious skills."
Long smiled gently.
He felt somewhat excited.
This kind of 'wrist-to-wrist' game is quite reminiscent of the days Hunter x Hunter- time professional.
Regarding the details of the collaboration, Lonely didn't know if Blackbeard had planned it all along or if it was something he came up with on the spur of the moment... He leaned towards the latter, because he figured Marshall D. Teach hadn't expected his sudden call either. If it was the former, it meant that Marshall D. Teach's keen observation of the big picture was even better than he had imagined.
However, even if they can't contact Marshall D. Teach, Oboro still has a backup plan for the current situation in Dressrosa.
Those are the Supernova on the Sabaody Archipelago, who were blessed with divine power by him.
But now that Blackbeard has agreed, things are much easier.
"Let me give you a little treat first... while you're still useful."
"That's why I let you live until now."
Long smiled slightly.
Dressrosa, inside the royal palace.
By this time, Trebol and the other Donquixote Family officials had been tortured beyond recognition.
Almost all of them were in a state of near death.
They could not resist... because they knew that the patriarch was now in Mary Geoise, and his condition was unknown.
If something were to happen to Dressrosa at this time, Doflamingo would probably be finished.
Of course, the group was already mentally prepared for their current situation, as Joker had explained before leaving.
As long as... we can get through this.
By not revealing their hostile 'relationship' with the government and insisting that they had absolutely no connection with the Hell Pirates, even under the most brutal and inhumane torture, the agents dared not actually kill them.
"Haven't you said it yet?"
The lead agent entered the room and looked at his colleague.
The latter shook his head.
"Snort."
The person in charge chuckled dismissively, "It's alright, Big Mom's people will be here soon."
His words made Trebol, who was covered in wounds and blood, open his eyes a crack.
Bigmom?
Yes, although there's no official statement yet, the World Government and the Yonko are already on the same side.
On a vast ocean, a large ship flying the Big Mom One Piece flag is sailing against the wind and waves towards Dressrosa.
On the deck at the bow of the ship stood two stern-faced men.
One is Charlotte Daifuku, and the other is Charlotte Oven.
Both are renowned, practical ministers within the Big Mom Pirates.
"I never imagined that one day we would be joining forces with the World Government..."
Daifuku gazed at the sea before him and let out a cold laugh.
"Since it's Mother's order, we just need to do it." Oven's voice was low. "Although cooperating with those World Government agents is not our wish, if we really find the Hell Pirates because of this, they will be destroyed without us even having to lift a finger, which will save us a lot of trouble. But if it really gives the God Slayer to breathe and attack Totto Land ... things will be troublesome."
After speaking, Oven glanced at Baron Tamago behind him and asked, "How much longer?"
Baron Tamago, the long-legged tribesman, dressed in a pink suit, with a steaming cup of coffee on his head, stroked his upturned beard with one hand and replied, "At the fastest, it will take six or seven hours."
"What's going on with Shanks and Kaido?"
Oven continued to ask.
"Hmm... Shanks seems to have gathered a group of people with flying abilities and skills to search for the Hell Pirates. As for the Beasts Pirates, Kaido and that King are also searching..."
That's all?
Oven frowned.
That's all for now.
Baron Tamago nodded.
Teaming up with the other two Yonko was inherently risky; they were originally enemies, but now they'd temporarily agreed to a deal for a common goal. Who knows what other intentions Shanks and Kaido might have? They must remain constantly vigilant and cautious to avoid falling into a trap.
You should know that the Big Mom Pirates are known in the industry as having the 'best intelligence network', but now... their intelligence capabilities have been greatly reduced, mainly because of one person!
Morgans! This guy used to have a 'good' relationship with their Big Mom Pirates, but now he refuses to reveal anything about God Slayer. It's no secret that Morgans is God Slayer's number one fan.
However, it's truly unexpected that this guy would risk alienating his mother to protect the God Slayer.
Judging from the situation, the Hell Pirates have been pushed to the brink of defeat.
"Is it in the sky?"
Daifuku looked up at the sky.
That is indeed possible.
Where is Charlotte Pudding?
"Oven asked."
"Miss Charlotte Pudding is resting in her room. Shall I call her out?"
Baron Tamago answered.
"Never mind."
Oven shook his head.
Charlotte Pudding's Devil Fruit ability can read people's memories, but since her partner is the World Government, we still need to be wary.
Oven was thinking of giving Charlotte Pudding a heads-up, but with the three of them around, he figured everything would be fine.
Besides him and Daifuku, Smoothie, one of the Sweet Commanders, has also arrived... Mom is determined to make the God Slayer pay the 'due price'.
The One Piece ship sped across the sea, moving with remarkable stability.
And so... a little while later.
Suddenly, the voice of a chess piece rang out from the ship.
"Report: An unknown One Piece ship is approaching us... Judging from its direction and speed, it seems to be trying to intercept us."
"Um?"
Daifuku and Oven, who were resting with their eyes closed on the deck, stood up at the same time and walked to the side of the ship.
As the black dot on the sea drew closer, the two finally made out the flags on each other's ships.
It's him... Marshall D. Teach Blackbeard Pirates!