No sooner had Shanks finished speaking than Ben Beckman, who was reading the newspaper nearby, couldn't help but say something to Shanks.
"Hey, stop focusing on that Celestial Dragon."
Didn't you see the news about Uta?
When Gawain and Newgate went to war, Uta was actually singing for Gawain?
That's way too dangerous!
As soon as he finished speaking, Ben Beckman casually stuffed the newspaper into Yasopp's hand, then went to Shanks' Shanks, a cigarette dangling from his lips, and asked him a question.
"We've fought like this in the New World, and Big Mom and Kaido been driven back."
The territory we've secured is sufficient now, and the situation has almost stabilized.
So, damn it, you should at least go check on that little girl. How did she get involved in something so dangerous?
"When Gawain and Whitebeard are at war, having our little Uta sing a war song? That bastard doesn't really think Rayleigh alone can stop Newgate's Murakumogiri, does he?"
"Stop fooling around, Beckman."
Although I've never met Gawain and have no recollection of him, he has far more than just Rayleigh among his men!
At this point, Shanks snatched the newspaper from Yasopp's hand with a stern face, a move that made Yasopp glare at Shanks with displeasure.
"Hey, Captain, that's a bit much! I was really enjoying the show!"
"Haha, just a moment, I'll borrow it for a bit."
Shanks gave Yasopp a sly grin, then picked up the newspaper and flipped to a picture of Yasopp fighting alone against nine division commanders.
"Besides Rayleigh, this guy is also extremely dangerous, a monster-level powerhouse I've never heard of before!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shanks turned the newspaper to a picture of Gion fighting Diamond Jozu and Vista.
"As for this female navy officer, although we have never had any contact with her, I have heard her name from Mihawk before."
Her name is Gion, and she is a candidate for the next Admiral in the Navy, following in the footsteps of Akainu and his two companions. Mihawk's assessment of her is...
The World's Strongest female swordsman!
As Shanks handed the newspaper back to Yasopp, he addressed the companions who were gradually gathering around him.
"It seems that the ocean has indeed produced a very powerful team, and even we may not be a match for Gawain Pirates."
Although their team has a small number of leaders, the quality of those leaders is really high.
Rayleigh, that old man, Gion, a candidate for Marine Admiral, and a suspected Devil Fruit User can summon a giant meteorite—there are three monster-level powerhouses among them.
In addition, they also have three Shichibukai, including Bartholomew Kuma, whose ultimate existence is unknown.
Meanwhile, the swordsman who wore clothes similar to those of King from Kaido Pirates was also exceptionally strong, managing to withstand two attacks from Whitebeard.
Even Shakky got on his boat, haha, Yasopp, you've got a rival now!
"Cut!"
Upon hearing Shanks' words, Yasopp curled his lip in disdain.
"Although that older sister is of a higher generation, her marksmanship is far inferior to mine."
"Older sister Shakky can only bully little cuties Izo, haha!"
At this point, Yasopp, holding his gun, shouted loudly to his companions who had gathered around him.
"Guys, do you agree with Shanks? Haha!"
"In this vast ocean, could there be a team stronger than us?!"
"Won't!!!"
Raki Lou was the first to lift his pig's leg.
Meanwhile, Yasopp continued to shout.
"We just defeated Big Mom Pirates and Kaido Pirates... the Red Hair Pirates!!!"
"Red-Haired Shanks!"
"Red-Haired Shanks!!!"
"Long live Shanks! Ha ha ha!"
"Yes, and we're the newest Four Emperors of the New World!!!"
"The Four Emperors! The Four Emperors!!!"
Faced with the shouts of his companions, Yasopp excitedly raised his gun.
"See, Shanks, the guys don't agree with what you're saying."
Therefore, now that the New World has stabilized, our territory has also stabilized.
Let's go meet Whitebeard again, and while we're at it, let's go to Elegia and comfort all of our daughters, Uta!
After what happened, that little crybaby must have been terrified!
"That's right, haha!"
"Yes, it's been so long since I've seen Uta!"
"And Luffy, that kid, it's been so long since I've seen him!"
"I wonder if he's familiar with that Devil Fruit, haha!"
"That's not Luffy- kun, that's Shanks' left hand!"
"Still the future, haha!"
At this moment, it doesn't matter whether it's Raki Lou or Bendick Snek.
Even Meng Shida, the monkey cadre on Benk Bingge's shoulder, started dancing and gesturing wildly.
This has always been the atmosphere of the Red Hair Pirates; war or corpses, what could possibly shake the joy in their hearts?
Only those who have lost their former goals will, like Mr. Rayleigh, feel reflection and guilt about everything they did in the past.
As for the Red Hair Pirates, these young people are on their way to realizing their dreams.
As long as they get closer to their goal, nothing can make them unhappy!
Standing in the middle of the crowd, listening to his companions' excited voices, Shanks helplessly raised his only remaining right hand and gently pressed it down on the crowd.
"Don't make it sound so simple, guys. We just defeated Big Mom and Kaido's pirate crew."
If we were to meet Whitebeard at this time, we would have to cross their territory again.
"Hey guys, aren't we being a bit too arrogant by doing that?"
"Being a little arrogant isn't necessarily a bad thing, Shanks!"
Ben Beckman, who was standing nearby, suddenly spoke up.
"Just like Whitebeard this time, although his war with Gawain did not come to a conclusion."
But after this incident, Whitebeard's limelight completely overshadowed our Four Emperors's crew!
Whether it's the New World, the Four Blues, or the Grand Line.
Pirates will just think Whitebeard is awesome.
That guy actually started a war with the Celestial Dragon!
"Our reputation, for the time being, probably can't compare to Whitebeard Newgate's."
"Haha, what's the point of comparing ourselves to Whitebeard?"
Having the status of Four Emperors is enough for us to have the impact we desire on the New World!
As for meeting, we'll have to meet Whitebeard sooner or later, but not now.
Let Kaido and Big Mom rest for a while. Once they're tired, we can pass through their territory and then meet Whitebeard.
"I want to have a chat with him about this Celestial Dragon, Gawain, whose Conqueror's Haki's Gawain is absolutely terrifying!"
At this point, Shanks placed his right hand on his sword, Gryphon.
"Laki Lu, give the newspaper money to the poor seagull; it's terrified here, ha ha ha."
I don't want Morgans to hold a grudge, lest that guy blame me Shanks, for ruining his bird!
"Alright, Shanks!"
Raki Lu nodded, then took out some money and put it into Seagull's bag.
However, at this moment, Raki Lou couldn't help but pat the bulletproof vest of the newspaper-delivering seagull with a puzzled expression.
"But it's strange, why are the seagulls wearing bulletproof vests this time? I don't think they've ever done that before."
Just as Raki Lu finished speaking, a seagull wearing a bulletproof vest flew in from the distance.
The seagull landed familiarly next to the seagull that had just landed.
Looking at the seagull, Raki Lu laughed even harder.
"Haha, what's going on today? Even the newspapers are pouring in. Has Morgans gone into extra issues three times in the last week?"
And this seagull is even wearing a bulletproof vest. Has Morgans suddenly made a fortune?
As they were talking, Raki Lu pulled out the newspaper that New Seagull had delivered, but when he opened it, he realized it wasn't a newspaper at all, but a magazine.
The contents of this magazine are introductions to the members of Gawain Pirates!
Looking at Gawain on the magazine cover, dressed in a black and gold German-style suit, draped with a black and gold overcoat with a black Dark Bird pattern, standing there with his hands on his Cane Sword, his face calm and Gawain.
Raki Lou couldn't help but smack his lips.
"Boss, Gawain's aura is a bit too much, he looks more like the Four Emperors than you do!"
So this is what a true Celestial Dragon looks like, exuding Haki!
As he said this, Lucky Roux threw the magazine at Shanks.
"Stop fooling around, Lucky Roux..."
Shanks sighed softly, then grabbed the magazine, sat down, and began flipping through it.
As he flipped through the pages, Shanks revealed a smile of interest.
"Tsk tsk, this Saint Gawain is really exuding Haki. The Five Elders of Mary Geoise have gained an outstanding junior."
Wow, even Grandpa Rayleigh is dressed in such formal attire! I wonder what new dream Gawain has woven for him. Could that dream be even grander Captain Roger's?
Haha, that monster that summons meteorites is called Yixiao, and he's blind! That's amazing!
Kuma and Jinbe seem rather serious, but Jinbe's clothes are so baggy, haha!
Wow, Empress Hancock is as beautiful as ever. This outfit is really nice. Maybe we should try it on too?
Also, that swordsman whose clothes are similar to Jhin's, is actually the vice warden of Impel Down, Shiryu of the Rain?
Wait, haha, even Princess Shirahoshi of Fish-Man Island has her own personal page. Luckily, no one in the world knows she is Poseidon. But then again, does that mean Gawain's crew has an Ancient Weapon?
Interesting. Let me see who else is on their team. There are already too many monsters.
Haha, even Uta is wearing this outfit! Uta actually looks... kind of cute... um... in it?!
What... what's going on?!
In the next instant, an incredibly frenzied Conqueror's Haki suddenly spread out from Shanks.
A ring of cracks quickly appeared on the ground beneath his feet.
The birds around them crashed to the ground, and Morgans' two seagulls rolled their Byakugan innocently as they crashed headfirst into Raki Lu's big belly.
At the same time, Ben Beckman and Yasopp rushed in front of Shanks. Ben Beckman, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, unceremoniously snatched the magazine from Shanks' hand.
On the latest page of the magazine, Benn Beckman immediately spotted the little girl with red and white hair, Uta!
Instantly, Ben Beckman's eyes also turned blood red, and his Conqueror's Haki spread rapidly.
Immediately afterwards, he bit down hard on the cigarette in his mouth and threw the magazine to the ground with both hands.
"This is incredible news!"
Ben Beckman spoke slowly and deliberately, while Yasopp, standing beside him, silently slung his gun over his shoulder.
Lucky Roux and a group of other executives gathered around Shanks, whose face was grim, awaiting Shanks orders.
Under everyone's gaze, Shanks slowly raised his right hand.
"We'll block the news and secretly coat our armor. While Big Mom and Kaido are recuperating, we'll sneak through their territory from the seabed and try our best to reach the Grand Line without leaving a trace!"
Although we're not related by blood, she's someone I acknowledge as my own daughter!!!
Why would my daughter board Gawain's ship?!
What a joke!!!
On the other hand, early in the morning, aboard the Dark Bird Ship.
Gawain greeted Hancock and Gion, who were both looking resentful, then pushed open the door to the side room and went to the top floor of the Dark Bird Ship Castle.
As soon as he stepped outside, an umbrella was placed over Gawain's head.
Beside him, Yi Xiao, holding an umbrella, smiled and said to Gawain.
"Sir, it's snowing. Be careful of the snow."
"Oh, is it snowing?"
Gawain was slightly taken aback. Was this the legendary Grand Line? The ever-changing seasons and weather, the storms and tsunamis that could strike at any moment?
As he thought about it, Gawain gently pushed open the umbrella.
"I smile. I'm not so weak that I'd worry about a snowfall..."
He had only said half of that sentence when Gawain was completely stunned. A gigantic snowflake with a diameter of two meters slammed directly in front of him.
Bang!
With a loud bang, Gawain's training uniform was quickly covered in snowflakes...
At the same time, Yixiao gently shook the umbrella in her hand.
Only at this moment did Gawain understand why the umbrella was black—it was covered in Armament Haki!
Immediately afterwards, Gawain stared in awe at the Dark Bird Ship, which covered twelve million square meters...
The Dark Bird Ship was about six kilometers long and two kilometers wide, roughly that size.
At this moment, their own deck was being pounded by enormous, exaggerated snowfalls, while Shirahoshi and Uta were joyfully spinning and leaping among countless giant snowflakes.
Franky and Spandam were building a snowman that was over thirty meters tall.
Even Rayleigh couldn't resist getting up early and standing in the heavy snow to drink warm wine.
Gawain's eyes lit up instantly, and he pushed away Yi Xiao's umbrella once more.
"It's so beautiful! How can you use an umbrella to shield yourself from such stunning snow!"
As he spoke, Gawain leaped directly from the top of the nearly 600-meter-high castle towards the snowman that Franky and the others were building in the distance.
He traced a long parabola through the air, then traversed a horizontal distance of over 800 meters before crashing into the giant snowman!
Spandam, who witnessed everything, was so frightened that his teeth were chattering.
"Grown ups!!!"
Shouting as he dug frantically, Spandam continued digging, while Gawain burst out of the snowman, laughing Gawain.
He smiled and opened his arms to the sky, and then a snowflake with a diameter of two meters slammed him to the ground.
Gawain pushed aside the snow and then excitedly stood on the snowdrift.
"Guys, haha, how about we have a snowball fight?"
"Stop fooling around, Little Gawain!"
Not far away, Rayleigh smiled and waved.
"It's fine for us to play around, but do you think any other person would have the nerve to throw a snowball at you...?"
Bang!
Before Rayleigh could finish speaking, Gawain, who was standing there listening, was slammed to the ground by a snowball more than a meter in diameter.
Meanwhile, in the distance, Shirahoshi stood at the edge of the Ice-Ice Fruit swimming pool and raised his hands to Gawain.
"Home run!!!"
"Well!"
Seeing this, Rayleigh rubbed his face speechlessly; it seemed this snowball fight was really going to be something.
As for Gawain, he had just sat up when another small snowball hit him in the face.
Looking towards the snowball, Uta was carefully observing Gawain's expression.
Seeing Uta's somewhat uneasy expression, Gawain calmly rolled up a snowball.
After aiming for a moment, Gawain still couldn't bring himself to hit Uta, so he turned around and casually threw the snowball at Rayleigh's beard...
Now things are settled, the snowball fight officially begins.
During this enjoyable training session on Observation Haki and Armament Haki, Gawain was chased down by Rayleigh and blasted into over thirty red Paw-Paw...