Blackbeard Makes His Move

The three sides were locked in a standoff, with Garp, Golden Lion Shiki, and Whitebeard leading the way, all watching each other warily.

The powerful aura emanating from it made people instinctively want to stay away, fearing that a great battle might erupt at any moment.

Some members of the Night Pirates were also very nervous. The officers frowned, saying nothing and taking no action. If a fight really broke out, it would be beyond their ability to stop.

Moreover, they knew that their captain was keeping a close eye on everything in the port, and if something really happened, he would definitely come forward. Since he hadn't, it meant that things were still within a manageable range, which meant that they wouldn't start a fight.

The Night Pirates' officers, who were essentially the fourth party in the master's shadow, watched this scene from afar.

Time seemed to slow down. After an unknown amount of time, Garp was the first to withdraw his imposing aura. "Now is not the time. If you want to fight, let's arrange a time and place. I'd be happy to oblige," Garp said Haki, looking at Shiki and Whitebeard with his arms crossed.

"Garp, this is the New World, and I'm not Redfield." Golden Lion Shiki's gaze was unfriendly, and he showed no politeness in the face of Garp's provocation.

The New World was his territory. Redfield was captured because the Navy took advantage of the situation. After a fierce battle with the former Fleet Admiral, he was surrounded by the Navy who arrived in time. With the help of Garp's powerful combat strength, he was captured.

The news of Fleet Admiral Kong's defeat could not be spread, as it would damage the Navy's prestige. Therefore, the credit went to Garp.

Although many people know the truth, the Navy and the World Government control public opinion, and those who are not at a higher level are unaware of it.

Golden Lion Shiki made it clear that if Garp really wanted to fight him, it wouldn't be like Redfield's approach. After all, he knew very well that the Navy liked to reap the benefits without lifting a finger, and he knew how many Great Pirate and criminals had been caught by the Navy in this way.

At their level, if a real fight broke out, they would definitely go all out. What's the point of a simple sparring match? Golden Lion Shiki wouldn't hold back at all, and he also has a deep grudge against the Navy.

If he had the ability, he would like to keep all these naval forces here, since the navy is undoubtedly the biggest obstacle to his ambitions.

Shiki wouldn't talk to him about morality. As a pirate, what morality could he possibly have with the Navy? He was willing to do anything despicable and shameless.

If Garp were to actually come, he wouldn't be facing just him alone, but the entire Flying Pirates.

Of course, he knew this was impossible. The Navy would definitely send people over. Even if it were a one-on-one battle, the Navy would send out hidden forces to strike when he was exhausted from the battle and his fighting strength was declining. Perhaps even the World Government's CP0 would intervene.

After all, he is now the Sea Emperor, and the pirate who poses the greatest threat to the World Government since Roger.

As for the greatest threat, it is the leader of the Revolutionary Army, "Dragon." The Revolutionary Army's ideology could shake the foundations of the World Government, making it even more dangerous.

"Haha, no need to be polite, just wait and taste my iron fist," Garp said with a serious laugh.

As for Whitebeard, seeing that the two had already agreed to fight, he made no move to intervene.

He was not afraid of a real fight.

Meanwhile, at the Combat Pyramid, Redfield, who was watching the show, was surprised to be shot even though he hadn't done anything. His face froze, and at the same time, he became interested in the duel between the two.

He undoubtedly harbors deep hatred for the navy and will not easily forget that incident.

If it weren't for Teach, he wouldn't know how long he would have been stuck at Impel Down.

He would be more than happy to cut off one of the navy's arms.

He's different from Roger; he and Garp have always been enemies, and it's impossible for them to develop a friendship while fighting.

Unexpectedly, two of the world's top powerhouses, the naval Garp the Hero and the Sea Emperor Golden Lion Shiki, openly challenged each other to a duel, instantly shocking countless people.

"Wow! This is interesting, we've got a future headline!" Morgans laughed excitedly, took out his camera and snapped two photos of the two of them, then carefully put them in his pocket as if they were precious treasures.

"A battle between strong individuals is another major event that will attract worldwide attention!" said a woman who looked sexy and young, wearing a sun hat, carrying a small bag, and a white shawl.

This is Stussy, the "Queen of the Festival," one of the kings of the underworld.

"That's right. The war between the Sea Emperor has been going on for at least a year. No one would miss such a great battle." Morgans nodded, glancing at Stussy beside him. Compared to the other Dark Kings, he knew Stussy's identity. Although he didn't know his exact identity, Stussy was undoubtedly a member of the World Government.

He hadn't expected the World Government's reach to be so far, but that was none of his business. He didn't want to cause trouble for no reason. If he exposed himself, he would definitely face sanctions from the World Government, and he would at least suffer a severe blow.

Combat Pyramid.

"They're here!" Teach laughed.

"Who?"

"The remaining two." Teach had a strange smile on his face. He also found it amusing; he hadn't expected them to actually bump into each other.

Upon hearing Teach's words, the others present knew who would be arriving next.

At the port, some people also noticed and were shocked, exclaiming, "They've all crashed together!"

Unexpectedly, these most important figures and powerful forces arrived on the same day, and very close together.

The three forces, still reeking of gunpowder, paused, then slowly dispersed, turning their attention to the distant sea.

Two Great Pirate ships, each over a hundred meters long, are steadily approaching each other.

Unlike the Whitebeard Pirates and the Flying Pirates, who arrived one after another, the Beasts Pirates and Big Mom Pirates arrived together.

Two pirate crews, two pirate ships sailing side by side.

From a distance, although they arrived together, the two pirate crews didn't seem friendly towards each other; the atmosphere was tense.

The two pirate ships moved forward rapidly, each trying to overtake the other. One would get a slight lead, but the other would quickly overtake it.

At the bow of the ship, two towering figures, as tall as giants, could be clearly seen staring intently at each other, their eyes burning with intensity.

However, they didn't make a move. After all, they still had their pirate ships, and if they really started fighting, the pirate ships definitely wouldn't be able to hold out. Besides, they were about to reach their destination, and if the two pirate crews started fighting at sea, it would really be a laughing stock.

However, although no physical action was taken, the tension was escalating.

The crew members around them were very worried that their captain might suddenly make a move.

"Kaido, you've grown up. You dare to disregard me now." Big Mom stared intently at Kaido and said. In her eyes, Kaido was still a junior, even though he had become Sea Emperor alongside her.

"Linlin, forget about Gates, it's impossible for me to lend it to you." Kaido decisively refused.

When two pirate crews meet at sea with the same goal, neither will back down.

However, Big Mom has her eye on Gates, the "Beast Disaster" of the Beasts Pirates, and wants to borrow him for a while. Kaido, who used to be on the same ship as Big Mom, naturally knows what Big Mom wants to do.

It has to be said that Big Mom is quite resourceful; she actually wants to have a child with Gates. This way, she can not only fulfill her wish to become a Titan, since Gates is a Titan-type ability user, but she might even be able to create a new race.

However, Gates is essentially a beast and is not afraid of reproductive isolation or human-beast hybridization, something Kaido finds hard to imagine.

How could Kaido agree to such a request? Gates is a crucial Beasts Pirates. Besides, what if Gates never returns after being lent out?

Meanwhile, Teach, far away on Pagila Island, had a strange expression on his face. Teach was well aware of the encounter between the two pirate crews, but he never expected Big Mom to have such thoughts.

This inevitably brings Ares to mind again. Thankfully, Ares wasn't mentioned, otherwise, they would have had to fight the Big Mom Pirates.

"Hmph! I don't care, I'm going to have Gates." Big Mom wasn't one to give up so easily; she was extremely domineering. At this moment, she didn't hide her purpose. Besides enriching her ideals in the world of Tales of Whole Cake Island, she also wanted Gates' powerful combat strength.

If Kaido really dares to lend it to her, then she will never return it.

The children beside her looked somewhat helpless. They didn't want to have an extra "non-human" father, even if it was in name only, and even though they were very unwilling, they didn't dare to disobey their mother's orders.

"Come on then, if you want to fight." Kaido wasn't exactly known for his good temper, so he naturally wouldn't be swayed by Big Mom's threats.

And they saw Pagila Island approaching, the port drawing ever closer, and those familiar presences.

But now, they seemed to disregard everything, their terrifying aura gathering and brewing.

"Looks like something unexpected is about to happen." Shiki raised an eyebrow, sensing the presence of Kaido and Big Mom. He made no attempt to hide it; it was clear that a battle between the two was imminent.

Although it's unclear why, it's worth noting that Big Mom treated Kaido quite well back in the Rocks Pirates.

However, this didn't stop him from wanting to watch the show. The Navy and Whitebeard felt the same way; this didn't involve them. Like before, when they made their move, it was because Shiki was targeting them.

Other powerful figures shared the same thought. Many had anticipated this, and if something really went wrong, they would naturally hand it over to the Night Pirates.

The Night Pirates had already anticipated this outcome when the Four Emperors were preparing to come and watch the battle.

"Doflamingo, is a fight brewing? Should we take cover for a bit?" Trebol, wiping the sweat from his brow and sniffling, asked.

As the two pirate crews approached, the pressure on him grew heavier and heavier; their undisguised terrifying aura made his body tremble involuntarily.

Some of the weaker individuals have already left the port and are heading towards the center of Pagila Island.

The celestial phenomena seemed to have changed; the entire sky, with clouds gathering together, was affected, forming a huge vortex that kept spinning.

A terrifying pressure weighed on everyone. Although the two emperors did not unleash their Conqueror's Haki, this was still an application of Conqueror's Haki combined with the effect of their own aura.

"Baboon! Don't worry, a fight is impossible, because he'll make a move." Doflamingo shook his head with a smile, clearly understanding the situation.

Upon arriving on Pagila Island, he had met Teach and clearly sensed Teach's unfathomable depth.

"Oh my! This is terrifying! My heart can't take it. Do we have to face such a great battle as soon as we arrive?" Borsalino spread his hands, looking frightened.

"Hey, Borsalino, can you stop this? It's scaring me too," Kake said to Borsalino, feeling the pressure of their approaching figures.

Although there is a gap in age, with Borsalino being many years older and holding a higher rank, the two get along well and are good friends in the Navy. Therefore, they can call Kizaru by his real name, and Kizaru doesn't mind.

"Will they fight?" Gion asked, looking at the crane beside her, somewhat worried.

These are two Sea Emperors, completely different from the Expo, and on a much higher level. I wonder if the Night Pirates can suppress them.

"This is not something we need to worry about. Just watch quietly." Tsuru shook her head slightly, but her wise eyes were fixed on the direction of the two pirate crews.

Unexpectedly, so many things happened in such a short time. Most of the viewers watching the live stream didn't know what was going on, but judging from the behavior of the other people at the scene, something incredible was about to happen, and they were watching the screen intently.

Many people retreated, Whitebeard Pirates, the Flying Pirates, and the Marines, who were blocking the center of the port, also moved forward a distance, leaving a large space in the port.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates' ships docked. Queen Mom's singing ship, with its human-like smile, amused many, who also recognized it as Big Mom's ability.

The two emperors stepped off the pirate ship, ignoring everyone else, and stood facing each other, staring intently at one another. Behind them stood a group of powerful figures, as did the members of the two pirate crews.

If a fight really breaks out, they will naturally fight, after all, their captain has made the decision.

The atmosphere became extremely heavy. Suddenly, a terrifying aura erupted from the two of them. In an instant, the sky cracked open, and the ever-swirling vortex was split in two as if cleaved by a sword.

The whole world seemed to have turned into two colors, with Kaido and Big Mom becoming the center of the world.

The spread of Conqueror's Haki affected countless people. Those with weaker strength, like the Whitebeard Pirates and the Flying Pirates, were fortunate if some of them could withstand the Conqueror's Haki. The rest, however, were as if they had been frozen in place, their eyes losing their luster, and they collapsed helplessly to the ground.

The area affected by Conqueror's Haki wasn't very large, as Big Mom and Kaido some control over it. Therefore, only a small area within the port was affected, but even so, thousands of people still fell in the densely populated port.

Those who remained standing also felt the terrifying pressure, the dreadful pressure that forced them to submit and even render them incapable of fighting.

"Napoleon!" Big Mom shouted, and her pirate hat flew off, extending from the hilt and blade of a sword, transforming into a large sword that landed in her hand.

"Kaido, I'll ask you one more time, are you going to hand it over or not?"

Big Mom held the swords in both hands, raising them high. Terrifying Conqueror's Haki enveloped Napoleon, turning the entire blade a dark red. Red light surrounded her body, indicating she had used advanced Armament Haki. Dark red Inazuma flashed continuously in the air, bringing a terrifying pressure to those around her.

"Stop dreaming, train one yourself."

Kaido was not to be outdone. He roared and, at the same time as Big Mom made her move, raised his spiked club, unleashing a terrifying combination of Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki.

The sky darkened in an instant; the once bright sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds.

The celestial phenomena changed rapidly as the two prepared to make their move. Purple lightning flashed continuously within the dark clouds, emanating a terrifying aura, as if something was brewing.

The end of the world seems to be approaching, and many people are filled with great fear.

Conqueror's Haki truly possesses the power to alter celestial phenomena; even emperors have reached this level of Conqueror's Haki.

"Hey! What's going on? This is terrifying!" someone exclaimed in shock.

The earth trembled, and the sea surged with waves, constantly churning up huge waves. Ships in the harbor collided with each other due to the giant waves.

"Not bad, isn't it? You've grown to this level already," Golden Lion Shiki couldn't help but laugh.

Kaido and Big Mom are worthy of being ranked alongside them.

Since they were consolidating their newly acquired territories after becoming emperors, neither of them challenged Golden Lion or Whitebeard, after all, they had already become emperors, and their battles as emperors had proven their strength.

Kaido used to be just a kid, I never imagined he'd reach this level so quickly. As for Big Mom, she's a natural monster, constantly having children, her strength steadily increasing. She's a natural destroyer; if she had focused all her energy on training, she would have become even stronger long ago.

The aura emanating from the two caused their cloaks to flutter backwards.

Countless people were watching the two people closely, the two emperors, knowing that these two world-class powerhouses were about to make their move.

With a loud "boom," Kaido stomped forward, causing the ground to crack open and sending debris flying.

"Drink up..." Kaido roared, swinging his spiked club with tremendous force, the air itself twisting and contorting from the sheer power.

Big Mom also made her move at the same time, swinging her Napoleon sword with all her might.

"Are they here?" Shiki keenly sensed the rapidly approaching presence.

At the critical moment, the attacks of the two emperors were about to collide.

A flash of black light appeared, and a figure instantly appeared in the center of Kaido and Big Mom.

That was so fast, even Kaido and Big Mom didn't have time to react.

The newcomer was Teach, Armament Haki flowed throughout his body, and Dark Jade appeared early on, transforming into black gauntlets that covered Teach's arms.

Conqueror's Haki coiled around Teach's arms, and eerie black energy emanated from his palms, transforming into a two-meter-high dark vortex that emitted endless dark gravity.

Teach immediately spread his arms wide, grabbing the spiked club and the broadsword that were being swung at him from a distance.

A burst of golden light, visible throughout the entire island, erupted in the darkness, accompanied by a deafening roar. The shockwaves from the collision spread rapidly, and those who were not strong enough or did not react in time were directly swept away by the terrifying air currents.

Surrounded by such a terrifying impact, few could stand still. Some stuck their knives into the ground to steady themselves, while others lay prone, leaned against walls, grabbed onto solid objects, or used their abilities.

At the same time, a terrifying shockwave shot straight into the sky, turning the churning dark clouds a reddish-yellow as if tinged with golden light. Clearly, a crack appeared in the clouds, which tumbled in the opposite direction, flowing upwards towards the crack.

Teach, facing these two terrifying attacks head-on, reacted quickly. Big Mom and Kaido smiled, staring at Teach, and instead of withdrawing their attacks, they increased their power.

Under this terrifying power, Teach was enveloped in black energy, and the dark vortexes on his hands were almost blasted away.

Caught between two attacks, even with the protection of Haki and the Dark Jade, Teach still suffered immense pain, though he didn't show it outwardly. The Dark Jade had even cracked, but it quickly recovered.

The dark vortex expanded continuously in Teach's palm, devouring everything—its impact, even its Haki.

Kaido and Big Mom, along with the powerful people around them, could all sense that the power of the two attacks that "Dark Emperor" Teach had blocked was constantly weakening, and even the impact force was being absorbed.

Soon, the power of both attacks completely disappeared.

They couldn't see the force Teach was enduring, but they could guess that it wasn't easy for Teach to withstand those two attacks.

However, Teach appeared very relaxed, as if the terrifying attacks of the two Sea Emperors were being absorbed by Teach's abilities.

Regardless, this is a fact, and Teach's condition did not decline at all; it was all absorbed.

"I'm sorry, this is my territory. This island can't withstand your destruction. If you want to fight, then let us be your opponents." The two attacks completely lost their power. Teach landed on the ground, facing the towering Kaido and Big Mom with a smile, showing no fear whatsoever.

Behind him, members of the Night Pirates stepped forward one by one, starting with "Shadow Dragon" Rediat and "Fierce God" Ares, followed by key members of the Night Pirates, including "Snake King" Mobius and "Chercarte" Mostima.

"Shadow Serpent" Wos, "Hunter" Gari, "Iron" Wallace.

"Death Gun" Kos, "Silver Devil" Kaguya, "Phantom Butterfly" Xiouyapufu, "Death Musician" List.

"Emperor Crocodile" Slada, Shiryu of the Rain, "Mosasaurus" Mog Radon.

Other members of the Night Pirates include Pito, Loya, Anne, and Baccarat.

Many of them are now well-known powerful figures in the New World.

The power of the Night Pirates is undoubtedly terrifying. This is the first time that the Night Pirates' combat strength has been displayed to the world, which has shocked and instilled fear in everyone.

"Oh my god! What's going on? Are the Night Pirates going to fight the Big Mom Pirates and the Beasts Pirates?" someone exclaimed in fear.

The atmosphere was somewhat heavy. Kaido and Big Mom were both wary of the Night Pirates' power, but what they were even more wary of Teach's strength. They had personally experienced the terrifying and bizarre power of Teach's Dark-Dark Fruit. At the same time, they vaguely sensed the dormancy of their own Devil Fruit abilities, even though it was only for a moment, which still made them wary.

Although I knew the effects of the Dark-Dark Fruit, experiencing them firsthand was still the most profound.

Before they truly understand Teach's methods, they won't have much of an advantage if a fight breaks out. Besides, this environment isn't suitable for a major battle, with so many other forces surrounding them.

"Well, Teach, I'll give you that kind of face." Big Mom glanced at Kaido, Napoleon transformed back into his hat and flew back onto her head, and looked at Teach with a smile.

"Hmph." Kaido said nothing and sheathed his weapon.

The compromise between the two sides brought a sigh of relief to many, including the crew members on both sides. Fighting in such a place was definitely not a good choice.

The leaders of both sides weren't fools; once they calmed down, they naturally wouldn't continue fighting, Teach was just one of the reasons.

"Gurararara! You've grown to this extent?" Whitebeard laughed loudly as he looked at Teach.

Meanwhile, the other Whitebeard Pirates crew members and division commanders were somewhat resentful. Teach had far surpassed them, and perhaps in a few years, he would be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with their Pops. How could they bear this?

"A new era of pirates? How interesting." Golden Lion Shiki laughed, looking at Teach. He sensed a kindred spirit in him, and the power and potential displayed by the Night Pirates could pose a threat to him and the Flying Pirates.

However, Golden Lion has his own pride, and the Night Pirates have already become a force to be reckoned with.

"Now that our most important guests have arrived, come with me to the Combat Pyramid, the place where we'll entertain you," Teach, glancing around and waving his hand with a loud laugh.

"Come with me, some acquaintances are already waiting."

Things went relatively smoothly, and Teach breathed a sigh of relief, since all the damage was his responsibility.

"Let's go, let's see what the legendary Combat Pyramid looks like," Shiki said with a smile, gazing at the towering structure in the distance.

"It's been a long time since I've seen Oden." Whitebeard stepped forward, holding a child's sword.

"Well, I can't wait to taste the dessert," Big Mom said excitedly, seemingly having forgotten the earlier scuffle.

"I heard there's good wine here." Kaido followed along.

"Haha, let's see what's fun." Garp laughed and strode forward, the others following behind Teach and the others. (To be continued)