"Well..."
Hearing Shiryu's wicked and arrogant voice, Gawain's eyes lit up with a smile.
With his intervention, Blackbeard's right-hand man is about to turn around and kill Blackbeard...
This is really an interesting development, haha!
As he pondered this, Gawain gently waved his hand.
"There's no need!"
He stated it succinctly and concisely.
"In the face of our territory, Whitebeard's position is clearly more significant than Blackbeard's."
There's no need for us to clash with Newgate over a Blackbeard and the Yami Yami no Mi he's chasing.
I need Newgate's presence to stabilize this sea, at least until the final stage arrives.
But before that, I'd like to take advantage of our trip to the New World to meet the other Four Emperors and see Newgate and his recent favorite, Blackbeard, one more time."
At this point, Gawain's smile became even more amusing, and he lightly tapped the armrest of the seat with his finger.
"Teach is actually openly pursuing the Yami Yami no Mi, a style that is quite different from the personality of that Devil Fruit."
Moreover, considering our previous interactions with Teach, what special events has happened to that guy recently that made him someone Newgate admires and favors?
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain spread his hands and made a humorous joke.
"Surely even this isn't related to the news about me and Garp, haha."
To be honest, I still feel that Garp really opened up a whole ocean for me that night.
Logically speaking, I could never have fought him to that extent; the old man has relinquished his reputation to me!
"Why?"
No sooner had Gawain finished speaking than Ace, who was not far away, slapped his thigh in dissatisfaction.
"Uncle, don't think like that. You won against the old man by your own skill!"
The old man is over seventy; it's normal for him to lose a few times, isn't it?
Besides, uncle, you've been able to go toe-to-toe with the old man's son for a long time, so isn't it normal for you to defeat the old man now?
At this point, Ace chuckled and then instinctively rubbed his hat.
"Besides, Uncle, the fact that you beat the old man down helped Sabo and me get revenge!"
Back in the day, the old man beat the three of us up countless times!
We'll probably never forget that "Fist of Love" in our lifetime!
It hurts so much!!!
Ace looked at Sabo with lingering fear, Sabo immediately put on an even more fearful expression.
Putting everything else aside, Luffy's grandfather's punches really hurt!!!
Gawain, watching the exchange of glances between Sabo and Ace, nodded with Gawain smile.
Then, he waved to Kalifa.
"I'm quite happy that Ace is on my side, but anyway, I've accepted the gift Garp gave me."
The value of this reputation is far too great; I cannot fail to repay it!
Gawain pondered for a moment, then continued speaking to Kalifa.
"Kalifa, call the men left in Mary Geoise and have them go see Steel Bone and drop that ridiculous bounty on Garp."
Although the navy is not under my control, many of the current naval officers have cooperative relationships with us, and they are our potential strength.
Even for this reason alone, we cannot stand idly by and watch Garp be wanted, bringing shame upon the entire Navy and becoming a laughingstock of the sea.
In addition, we also need to do a good job of promoting Garp. You and Robin should communicate later to collect various historical records from the Rocks era, expand Garp's influence, and give Garp a boost.
Robin, is everything alright on your end?
Gawain looked at Robin gently, and Robin nodded with her lips pursed.
However, after nodding, Robin whispered to Gawain.
"However, sir, if we're talking about the history of the Rocks era, the real history isn't what the Navy portrayed back then."
May I publicize Roger's contributions? Would that affect your plans, sir?
Robin glanced at Gawain cautiously, worried that he might be displeased. However, in her eyes, Gawain 'Gawain expression remained unchanged, and he responded naturally.
"Of course, bringing up the history of Roger and Garp defeating Rocks will add a legendary quality to the story, making it more suitable for folk tales to be passed down in rural areas."
On the other hand, the fact that it took the combined efforts of the Pirate King and the Marine King to defeat Rocks will greatly help my next move!
Teach wants the Yami Yami no Mi, but that shouldn't be so easily obtained. What I want is a pirate world where infighting is brewing, a pirate situation where the outcome is uncertain and evenly matched.
Having another Blackbeard with the Yami Yami no Mi in the Whitebeard Pirates is not in my interest!
Therefore, even if I allow him to pursue that Devil Fruit, I must make them pay a sufficient price.
Such a sacrifice would at least weaken the Whitebeard Pirates to the point that even with the addition of the Yami Yami no Mi, they would no longer pose a core threat to the other Four Emperors' crews!
Therefore, Robin, do as you wish! Let this sea remember the terror of Rocks once more, and let everyone realize just how terrifying the Yami Yami no Mi Devil Fruit is!
At this point, Gawain suddenly extended his right hand.
"Kalifa, Den Den Mushi, connect me to Shanks!"
"Yes, sir."
Kalifa nodded and quickly took out Den Den Mushi to make a call.
A moment later, the Den Den Mushi connected, and the Den Den Mushi, now with three scars on its face, smiled at Gawain.
"Yo, Saint Gawain, this is Shanks. What can I do for you?"
"Shanks, it's been a long time."
Gawain nodded and said with a light laugh.
"The reason I contacted you was simply to see your opinion on Newgate and Teach."
When I received the news that Teach had actually started chasing after the Yami Yami no Mi, I felt a little uneasy. What about you?
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Shanks frowned upon hearing this.
"Oh?"
He hesitated for a moment, then smiled with satisfaction.
"Haha, Gawain, you really do have eyes like mine, able to see the extraordinary behind the ordinary!"
At this point, Shanks tossed the Den Den Mushi in his hand up and down and addressed his subordinates.
"Come and hear Gawain's opinion. This friend of mine has the same opinion as me. He probably also thinks Teach is a guy we need to watch out for!"
See? I told you my gut feeling wouldn't be wrong, but you guys wouldn't take Teach seriously!
"Cut..."
Hearing Shanks' words, Yasopp pursed his lips indifferently.
"Shanks, I understand what you mean. Teach left a scar on your face, so of course you have a special impression of him."
But ultimately, it was all Teach's doing back then, and he hurt you back then too.
Now, you're not just yourself anymore; you have us by your side!
Besides, we're the Red Hair Pirates! How can we be afraid of Devil Fruit that Teach hasn't even gotten yet?
As soon as he finished speaking, Yasopp snatched the Den Den Mushi and gave Gawain a bright smile.
"Saint Gawain, what are you thinking? Are you also planning to go to war with Whitebeard for the Yami Yami no Mi?"
"If that's the case, that would be great. We could stand on Whitebeard's side and fight you..."
"Stop messing around, buddy."
Seeing Yasopp's antics reach this point, Shanks laughed and snatched back the Den Den Mushi, then spoke to Gawain again.
"Sorry, my companions are all next to me, they're quite lively, haha!"
Seriously, Gawain, you wouldn't call me unless you had a specific plan.
Tell us your thoughts on Teach!
"Um!"
In the Syrup Village, Gawain, holding Gawain Den Den Mushi, nodded slightly, then pointed the Den Den Mushi at the large group of subordinates sitting around him.
In that instant, the face of the Den Den Mushi in Shanks' hand went through the images of everyone nearby.
Gawain chuckled as he spun the Den Den Mushi.
"It's okay, I don't mind Yasopp's antics, because I'm with everyone else too."
But..."
"Wait, what? Yasopp, Dad?!"
Just as Gawain was speaking, Usopp, who was sitting next to Ace, suddenly exploded. He seemed to have gone mad, quickly got up and rushed to Gawain, reaching out his hand towards the Den Den Den Mushi!
Beside Gawain, Rayleigh and the others, including the system, didn't bother to make a move. Yasopp was too weak; such a person posed no threat to Gawain.
As for Lucci and Kalifa, they were about to stop him when Gawain gently stopped them.
At this point, Usopp, his hands trembling, picked up the Den Den Mushi and said in disbelief.
"Gawain, did I hear that right? I heard... my father's name!"
"Why!!!"
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Yasopp, who was laughing, suddenly stopped laughing. He quickly looked at the Den Den Mushi and shouted.
My son?!
Usopp?!
Are you in Syrup Village now?!
"My son is in your hands?!?"
After asking four soul-searching questions in a row, Yasopp almost stood on end. Looking at the Den Den Mushi that had grown a long nose, Yasopp said to the Den Den Mushi in disbelief.
"Usopp, is that you?! You actually joined Gawain's crew?!"
Damn it, Gawain, how could you do this!
You even Shanks' daughter...
Now you've given my son...
Aaaaaah!!!
With a series of roars, Yasopp was completely overwhelmed. He burst into flames, and even his Armament Haki was uncontrollably released.
Shanks, looking at Yasopp, let out a wicked laugh.
While laughing, Shanks put his arm around Beckman.
"Hahaha, now I can finally see Yasopp a fool of himself."
Gawain, you're truly wicked to the core!
First my daughter, then Yasopp's son! If this keeps up, our entire pirate crew will become a branch of your Dark Bird Ship!
Standing next to Gawain, listening to Shanks' words, Usopp was completely embarrassed.
"Aish!"
Usopp roared.
"That's the Four Emperors -Red-Haired Shanks!"
No wonder everyone thinks so highly of me! So Dad, you're actually the sniper in the Red Hair Pirates?!
"Of course, kid, your dad is the best sniper on this sea!"
"So, aren't you proud of your dad?"
Yasopp answered Usopp's question, then grinned and looked lovingly at the Den Den Mushi in front of him.
But under his loving gaze, he saw no sign of Sussop's excitement or agitation.
Instead, two lines of tears appeared on the Den Den Mushi in his hand.
After a brief silence, Yasopp sensed something was wrong. He suppressed his smile and silently looked at the Den Den Mushi.
Usopp swayed slightly and spoke in a very low voice to the Den Den Mushi.
"Profound..."
He drew out the sound, then shook his head regretfully.
Should I be proud, Dad?
If that's what you think, then I should be so proud of you, Yasopp!!!
Without any restraint, he sprayed saliva onto the Den Den Mushi's face. At this moment, Usopp was in tears, and he roared with all his might as well continue to speak to Yasopp.
"You self-important fool, do you even know that Mom's gone?!"
Do you know that she has been dead for thirteen years, and you have never come back to see her even once, Yasopp!!!
My mom loved you so much. Even before she died, she kept calling your name. She kept telling me that something must have been holding you back!
Many times I thought you were dead. If that were the case, I wouldn't blame you for not coming home!
I thought you were some nobody, imprisoned by a terrible enemy!
And now you're telling me you're the world's best sniper, and your fame has spread throughout the Grand Line!
So, all my fantasies about you were fake, and my belief that your love for me and my mother was all a lie!
"You're just a damned bastard blinded by honor, who's never come back to see his mother and son, Yasopp!!!"
"Wait... wait...?!?"
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Yasopp was stunned, and even the entire Red Hair Pirates was stunned.
As Yasopp met Shanks' unexpectedly sad gaze, he spoke with difficulty into the Den Den Mushi.
"Banchina... Banchina, what happened to her?!"
Son, I... I don't know...!
Tell me in detail, what happened to Banchina? What happened to her? How could she die?!
"Shut up! If someone as important as you doesn't have a son, I'm not worthy to be your son!"
You are not worthy to call my mother's name, you are not worthy!!!
Faced with Yasopp's question, Usopp was extremely upset. After shouting his rejection of Yasopp, he handed the Den Den Mushi to Gawain with tears in his eyes, and then ran towards the distant mountains.
After Usopp left, neither Gawain nor Shanks had any desire to continue their conversation.
Then, Shanks spoke to Gawain in a calm voice.
"Gawain, Yasopp is crying out that he wants to go back to the East Blue, but you and I both know that's obviously not going to happen."
Having just traversed the Grand Line, the current navy will not allow us or Yasopp to venture back to the East Blue on our own.
In short, I hope you can take care of Yasopp's children for me. I'll feel at ease if you can help.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of Usopp. Tell Yasopp that he owes me a favor."
Also, getting back to the main point, these days we're not suited to making phone calls for too long."
Gawain nodded, then gave Shanks a reminder. After a moment's thought, Shanks nodded.
"Okay, let's finish this quickly. What do you need me to do about Teach's matter?"
"The Yami Yami no Mi is dangerous, but because the Five Elders have blocked information related to Rocks, the people on the high seas are generally unaware of the danger of this Devil Fruit."
Therefore, Shanks, I need you to step forward and compete with the Whitebeard Pirates!
"Can!"
Shanks immediately agreed.
"Even if you don't tell me, I won't let Teach get his way so easily!"
Because I know exactly how dangerous that guy is!
However, you should understand that I wouldn't go to war with the Whitebeard Pirates over this.
Or are you planning to return my wine jug?
"Unnecessary!"
Gawain shook his head.
"There's no need for a full-scale confrontation. Just show the attitude you should. You should know what kind of Whitebeard Pirates the sea needs!"
If you need support, I can send someone to help as appropriate. That's all for now. Go and have a good chat with Yasopp!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain hung up the Den Den Mushi in his hand.
As he handed the Den Den Mushi to Kalifa, Gawain waved to Ace.
"Ace, Sabo, go look after Usopp."
"Unnecessary!!!"
Just as Gawain finished speaking, Usopp, who should have run far away, actually returned from outside the courtyard.
He walked heavily toward Gawain, wiping away his tears as he went.
Immediately afterwards, he knelt down in front of Gawain with a thud.
"Gawain, Lord Rayleigh, and Sister Shakky...!"
I... I want to be on your ship, I want to continue being guided by you, and then become stronger, at least stronger than Yasopp!!!
At this point, Usopp could no longer hold back his tears, and he slammed his forehead against the floor.
Kneeling there, Usopp gritted his teeth and sobbed fiercely.
"I must be stronger than him, I must steal his title as the world's number one sniper!"
Then, I will take him back here and make him kneel before my mother's grave and sincerely apologize to her!
So, I beg you, sir... and everyone else!
Please accept me and teach me to become stronger!!!
Please!!!