Looking at the Whitebeard kneeling on one knee in front of him, Gawain's joy was almost bursting out.
Although Whitebeard's actions are only a temporary measure, Gawain knows that once something is said, it must be done for him!
What?
You say you can't repay such a great kindness, and can only do so in your next life as a cow or a horse?
Haha, then you'll really be a cow or a horse in your next life!
Even Kaido, who shouted out his allegiance to the king on the Execution Platform in a fit of pique, still had his soul arrive in Gawain's Xianyang Palace after his death!
So...
Whitebeard's current feigned allegiance is a temporary expedient.
It will become true after he dies!!!
Thinking of this, Gawain couldn't help but swallow.
That's Whitebeard! It's the Whitebeard that should never bow its head in its entire life!
Gawain had already given up on all his plans to make Whitebeard his subordinate, because he always felt that having someone like Whitebeard, even just verbally acknowledge him as his subordinate, would be an insult to Whitebeard.
Whitebeard himself would never agree to that.
But now...
For a moment, even Gawain's gaze towards Gelinggu softened.
I spoke a little loudly just now. You're actually a pretty good person.
You're not the leader of the God's Knights, you're our lucky star!
While chuckling to himself, Gawain nodded emphatically to the Whitebeard.
"Get up, Newgate. Our relationship is best left unsaid here."
Once outside, we must continue to conceal our connections!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain waved his hand gently, and the Whitebeard quickly stood up.
He was carrying Murakumogiri, his Whitebeard old face flushed red.
Once the lower limit is broken, the feeling is awkward, but it's also quite interesting!
Looking at Gawain's gentle features, the Whitebeard let out a long breath and then chuckled softly.
If I were to meet Gawain when I was still the same age as before Rocks Pirates.
I would definitely like to be like Rayleigh and Issho.
If it weren't for having too many sons to take care of, and the fact that none of them would possibly all turn to Gawain.
Otherwise, even now, I really want to see the peaceful world after unification, and I want to do my part to help build that future!
With that thought in mind, Whitebeard naturally came up behind Gawain.
At the same time, Gelinggu looked displeased, but before he could speak, the Five Elders spoke first.
Seeing Gawain's smug satisfaction, Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro muttered a sentence with worry and disgust.
"Gawain, are you sure... he's one of yours?"
If not, this is a fantastic opportunity!
However, if you're sure...
That mere Whitebeard fellow is certainly not worth our attention!
At this point, Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro turned to look at Gelinggu and continued with a cold smile.
"You agree, right, Figarland Saint Garling!"
The life of a lowly commoner is not even worth your attention!
Since he caused a minor disturbance in Mary Geoise because of Gawain's plan, let's just put all the blame on Gawain!
As for punishment, hmph, you knights are nothing more than wielders of the gods.
Gawain will see her soon, and she should be aware of his crimes!
After all, we are far inferior to her in both wisdom and experience.
You don't think... you can make the decision for him, do you?
Gelinggu!!!
At this point, Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro completely ignored Gelinggu's sour face.
He waved directly to Gawain and Whitebeard, signaling them to follow.
Then, the five Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro exchanged glances, and the giant Minotauros instantly returned to its original shape.
They completely ignored the God's Knights and swaggered away from the Autumn Moon Chamber with Gawain and his companion.
As they walked out arrogantly, one of the God's Knights approached Gelinggu and said softly.
"Saint Garling, are we just going to let them go so easily?"
"Otherwise what?"
Faced with the knight's question, Gelinggu snorted coldly, then patted the man's shoulder with displeasure.
"While filming, "Gelinggu said coldly.
"Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro has already brought out the god, and the god is indeed going to meet that lucky brat Gawain."
We are merely God's servants; how can we possibly prevent God from seeing those He desires?
Remember this, Bartos: laws and rules are things the gods made for us mortals, other commoners, and slaves!
You must always remember that, as the one who sets the rules, all of God's commands are the true rules!
As he finished speaking, Gelinggu took one last look at Gawain's retreating figure.
A moment later, he turned around abruptly, walked unhappily across the grassy corridor under the Autumn Moon Chamber, and arrived at his study.
Sitting upright in his chair, Gelinggu casually fiddled with the books while shaking his head helplessly.
Shanks, my lost child.
It's not that I don't want to buy you more time and a greater advantage.
It's really... time is of the essence!
Fortunately, Gawain's time will eventually be consumed, and it's unknown how long Lord Imu will talk with Gawain.
In short, let's finish this as quickly as possible, and at the same time, cherish this chaotic battlefield without our two leaders, Gawain and Whitebeard!
Meanwhile, beneath the Red Line, at the Dark Bird Alliance's forward base, in the center of the battlefield...
Gion gripped his sword tightly, his face cold as he looked at the large group of powerful figures before him!
Just now, Gawain, the absolute leader and spiritual core of the Dark Bird Alliance, suddenly disappeared from the battlefield without a trace!
His and Whitebeard's disappearance did not make the war any more brutal.
On the contrary.
The instant they disappeared, all the powerful figures from the Dark Bird Alliance couldn't help but stop what they were doing!
Except for Mihawk doesn't care where his boss is.
He came here to practice swordsmanship with a strong opponent, not to actually be on a TV show.
However, even if he wanted to continue, the situation wouldn't allow him to.
The more powerful warriors the Dark Bird forces withdraw from the battlefield, the more powerful pirates will temporarily cease hostilities.
These people looked at it and thought, "Hey!"
Mihawk is still fighting!
They immediately surrounded Mihawk!
Mihawk is incredibly strong, but at most he's only on par with Garp, not someone who can take on multiple Rocks at once.
Surrounded by so many people, even he was in a sorry state!
So he hastily retreated.
He was also the last of the executives to gather around Gion.
Upon seeing Mihawk's return, Gion pursed her lips, her expression growing even colder.
Turning back to gaze at the pirates with the fiercest look she had ever had, Gion addressed the people behind her, word by word.
"Gentlemen, did any of you see what just happened?"
After she finished speaking, she waited in silence for an answer, and the surroundings fell silent for a moment.
Meanwhile, in the distance, Shanks stood at the forefront of the pirates, sword in hand, questioning the people behind him.
Has the war ended?
If not, then why are you all gathered here?
Are you all tired?
At this point, Shanks tapped his calf with the knife, and with a stern face, he continued.
"Newgate and Gawain's disappearance... even I didn't sense any trace of it just now."
But haha, do we really need to worry about them?
Gawain is the enemy!
And Newgate, he's stronger than all of us!
So why should we stop?
We stopped because the other party wanted to stop.
"We started this war, so I should also decide when it ends!!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shanks suddenly raised his sword.
"Next, we will split into three groups, with myself, Charlotte Linlin, and Senior Ochoku as the spearheads!"
Newgate's disappearance has affected us considerably, but Gawain's disappearance will have an even more severe impact on them!
Only by working together now can we possibly maintain the great situation for the pirates for the next ten or even twenty years!
Gentlemen, you don't want to be among the last pirates in the world, dying alone in the New World, do you?!
At this point, Shanks suddenly pointed his knife at Mary Geoise.
"If anyone has the ability to make those two incredibly strong guys disappear without a trace."
Then I suspect that everything must be related to the mysterious Mary Geoise!
What else could possibly make them leave the battlefield without any resistance, except there?
Since it's Mary Geoise, Gawain, this Celestial Dragon, is destined to be safe!
As for Newgate..."
At this point, Shanks' eyes showed a hint of reluctance.
The agreement he made with Gelinggu was nothing more than a trump card Shanks kept for himself.
He had thought that this trump card would be used when the pirates broke through the encirclement of the Navy and the Dark Bird Ship and rushed back into the Grand Line!
In that case, only pirates who affect Mary Geoise and the Red Line would be arrested, and Newgate would not be implicated.
Even he hadn't expected that Newgate would be forced to launch Land Quake, directly targeting Mary Geoise!
In this way, the blame that should have been borne by a group of pirates fell entirely on Newgate alone.
Although Gawain was indeed taken away by them.
But Newgate was also taken away...
Gawain will certainly not die. Even if the God's Knights were to conduct a trial, they would still be selective about the individuals involved.
If Gawain were just an ordinary Celestial Dragon, he might have been imprisoned for life, or even secretly starved to death during his imprisonment.
But given the power Gawain, no matter how much Gelinggu tries to stall, the result will only be a three-to-five-day imprisonment and a fine of one to two years' worth of annuities.
This amount is negotiable!
But that's Gawain, that's the treatment only extremely outstanding Celestial Dragon receive!
But Whitebeard...
Since Newgate has already been taken away by the God's Knights...
Even if it were him, he probably wouldn't have been able to break free from that kind of environment...
Thinking of this, Shanks felt incredibly sad.
Ultimately, it was his own intervention that prompted the God's Knights to expedite the trial process.
Otherwise, even if Gawain and Whitebeard were to be dealt with, it should logically be after the war.
Moreover, according to common sense, the God's Knights would not participate in the trial of the lower classes!
The God's Knights are the highest combat order under Imu. Although they do not have absolute authority, their enforcement standards Koby even higher than those of the Five Elders!
They didn't even get involved in the matter of Fish-Man Fisher Tiger releasing countless slaves back then; instead, they left it to CP.
Even if someone were to cause a ruckus in Mary Geoise.
The Five Elders will be the first to act, not the God's Knights!
Even if Imu were to make a move...
Or perhaps, it was precisely because Imu intervened that the God's Knights no longer needed to move.
Because the God's Knights pride themselves on being knights of God.
They only do what the gods ask them to do.
At the same time, they only do things that the gods are too lazy to do or disdain to do!
Without me, Whitebeard would never have been captured by the God's Knights. Although Whitebeard, who attacked Mariejois, was destined to be captured, the root cause of his capture should be the lineup of Garp and Sengoku with the Three Admirals, not the God's Knights.
In short...
Shanks knew that Whitebeard's death was largely his fault!
The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt!
But...
If we were to name a true hero at sea...
That person must be Shanks.
Just like during the Summit War, when Kaido wanted to help Whitebeard but was stopped by Shanks.
Driven by his own ideals and goals, Shanks, over a drinking session with Whitebeard, together decided on Whitebeard 'Whitebeard death!
He was a hero, but not a rigid or pedantic one.
He has a kind heart, but he can also become cold-blooded!
He suddenly looked up at the Blackbeard in the distance.
Meeting Blackbeard's bewildered and angry gaze, Shanks suddenly blurted out a provocative remark.
"Blackbeard, Marco the Phoenix, Diamond Jozu!"
You Whitebeard sons, shouldn't you be the first to look for your father?
Since Newgate is temporarily missing, I will arrange for Senior Ochoku to be in your team!
Next, I will lead my team in a raid on the logistics area of Dark Bird Base.
As for Big Mom, I hope you will lead your children and the other pirates to launch a surprise attack on the western flank of the Dark Bird Alliance base, which is their dock area!
I'll disrupt their logistics and morale, and you'll destroy their ships so they can't hunt us down by boat after we've succeeded!
As for the road to Mary Geoise!
Senior Ochoku, I don't think you'd like someone like me, a junior, competing with you for that kind of work!
And Blackbeard, if you want to inherit the name Whitebeard left on the sea, then put all your power and ambition into the road to Mary Geoise and show us your Haki!
Gentlemen, what are you still standing here for?
If you still consider yourselves pirates, then please give me some face!
Now, let's charge forward together!!!
In an instant, with Shanks raising his hand, the pirates were in complete uproar.
In the blink of an eye, they split into three groups, led by the strong, and like scalpels, they attempted to penetrate the flesh and skin of the Dark Bird Base!
In the distance, they watched the pirates launch another attack in the blink of an eye.
Gion's teeth ground together so hard they made a sound!
Beside her, Hancock was far more resolute than usual, and she patted Gion's shoulder hard.
"I don't know who made my husband disappear!"
But I know that among the countless reasons why Gawain disappeared, pirates must be involved!
Therefore, let me speak on behalf of Gawain to you!
I no longer wish to continue this tedious battle!
"I want them dead!!!"