The Whitebeard Pirates Arrive

"Haha, we're finally back, Wano Country." With the help of the carp, the Moby Dick successfully climbed the cliff waterfall in Wano Country. This was the Whitebeard Pirates' second visit to Wano Country. This time, with Oden's help, they knew how to properly climb the cliff waterfall, so the journey was very easy; they only needed to check for any reefs.

Last time, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Moby Dick encountered a shipwreck. Although it successfully navigated the cliff waterfall, the Moby Dick was severely damaged and remained stranded on the edge of Wano Country, where it took a long time to repair.

Standing at the bow of the Moby Dick, Kozuki Oden could see a huge island in the distance, seemingly without end. This was Wano Country, his hometown.

Izo, Inuarashi, Nekomamushi, his retainers, were all very much looking forward to their return to Wano Country. They had left Wano Country so many years ago, without saying a word or informing their comrades when they left. They wondered how their companions were doing now.

"Hey! Pops, there seem to be people on the shore!" Standing on the lookout tower, Marco held a telescope and looked towards Wano Country. Through the telescope, he could see wisps of smoke rising from the shore, indicating that someone was cooking over a fire.

"Gurararara! Let's go take a look over there then." Whitebeard laughed loudly. His Observation Haki had already detected the situation on the shore: three weak auras, three children.

On the shore, Mobius was doing strength training, with Wos standing beside him, meticulously training alongside him.

A rich aroma filled the air—the scent of meat. As he worked, Mobius's gaze involuntarily drifted to a spot not far away: a tender wild boar sizzled over a meter-high fire, with wooden supports on either side forming a makeshift barbecue grill.

Neferpitou stood to the side, roasting the nearly cooked wild boar, her eyes fixed on it as if it were the only thing on her mind. She held a clean stick in her hand, poking the roasting boar from time to time to determine if it was cooked through.

These past few days, the ship's food has almost run out, and Teach hasn't returned yet. Mobius Wano Country are actually very dangerous, with all sorts of ferocious beasts and strange creatures. However, this area is relatively safe. When Teach left, he also cleared the area around this dense forest, killing those powerful beasts that posed a great threat to them.

So, although life was a bit boring without Teach, it wasn't too bad.

"Why hasn't Teach come back yet?" Mobius suddenly sighed loudly. These days, all he's done is eat, sleep, and train. There's nothing else to do. Wos remained silent, Pito's expression didn't change at all.

In that case, Mobius has called out many times these past few days, saying it a couple of times every day. Pito very simple, or rather, innocent. Although he misses Teach, he doesn't show it, keeping it to himself. This is more of a trust, a belief that Teach will definitely come back.

That's just how Wos is; he doesn't show his emotions on his face. Compared to them, Mobius seems less mature.

"Alright!" It seemed the roasted pig was almost done. Pito turned his head, glanced at them, and said softly.

Upon hearing Pito's words, Mobius and Wos immediately stopped what they were doing and ran quickly towards Pito, knowing that it was time to eat.

Mobius devoured the roasted meat, tearing pieces from the roasted pig with his knife. A bottle of Monkey Wine sat nearby. "Roasted meat with fine wine, what a perfect combination!" Mobius exclaimed, a small bowl of Monkey Wine sipped beside him.

However, they drank it very carefully, taking only a small sip. The wine tasted delicious, but it had a strong aftereffect. They were so drunk that they passed out on the spot. Mobius was woken up by Teach, Pito and Wos slept for a whole day before waking up.

Wos and Pito ate very politely, taking small bites, but they were quite efficient, not as slow as Mobius, who ate meat in large mouthfuls.

The three enjoyed the meal, and soon, less than half of the roast pig was left.

"But it's been almost half a month, which is quite a long time. Could something have happened to Teach? Should we go to Wano Country together and see if we can help?" Mobius asked Pito and Wos while eating.

Pito's eyes seemed to spark a hint of interest; the curious and lively girl was getting quite bored staying here and wanted to see something new.

Wos remained remarkably calm, saying, "Even if we encounter danger, there's nothing we can do to help."

Wos's words silenced Mobius. What he said made perfect sense. With Teach's strength, if he encountered any difficulties, they would not be able to help him and would only become a burden.

"However, with Teach's strength, there's definitely no problem. A man like that can't fall so easily. Since he's come all the way to Wano Country, there must be a reason. It's normal for him to take a little longer if it's something important. Let's get stronger quickly so we can help Teach." Mobius had great confidence in Teach and laughed loudly. He was just venting his frustration because he was too weak to stay by Teach's side.

Wos smiled and nodded.

During this period, they never gave up training. Their skills didn't improve quickly, but they could still feel their progress.

Suddenly, Pito raised his head and looked warily toward the sea.

Pito's actions caught the attention of the other two. "Pito, what's wrong?" Mobius glanced towards the sea but saw nothing. He asked Pito, knowing Pito's powerful perception; such an action couldn't be without reason.

"There's a ship coming." Pito had already sensed it and pointed in a direction on the sea, his gaze still fixed on that direction.

"Hmm, a ship, it seems to be heading this way." Wos had already picked up his binoculars and was looking in the direction Pito had pointed; he had spotted it too.

"Hmm? Isn't Wano Country supposed to be closed off from the world? How come there are ships coming here?" Mobius knew about Wano Country. This closed-off country was extremely xenophobic, and with its natural defenses, very few people would come here. Merchants were out of the question, and the Navy's reach couldn't extend here. So, it could only be pirates.

"Pirates?" Mobius muttered to himself. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something. Excited and thrilled, he shouted to Wos, "Wos, look! What does that ship look like? It might be the Whitebeard Pirates' ship, the Moby Dick! Didn't Teach say the Whitebeard Pirates were coming?"

Mobius's words reminded Wos and Pito of something: Teach had said before he left that the Whitebeard Pirates would be coming to Wano Country.

"Yes, that's the Whitebeard Pirates. Their ship looks like a giant whale," Wos said. Upon receiving confirmation from Mobius excitedly clenched his fist and swung it hard in mid-air.

I didn't expect to be so lucky; I ran into them right away.

"They must have spotted us, which is why they're heading this way. It seems the smoke from the barbecue earlier attracted their attention," Wos calmly analyzed, looking in the direction the Whitebeard Pirates were coming from.

"Then let's wait for them to arrive."

The three of them, including Mobius, stayed on the shore, watching the Moby Dick get closer and closer. The Moby Dick gradually came into view, and the ship was far more impressive up close than it appeared from a distance.

This is an enormous pirate ship, over 140 meters long and over 70 meters wide. It is undoubtedly a giant ship, and as the signature vessel of the Whitebeard Pirates, its size is among the largest in the New World.

In comparison, the small boat they bought was undoubtedly very shabby and incomparable.

"Haha, we're getting closer. Those three kids seem to be waiting for us." As they drew nearer, the crew could see the shore. A small boat was moored there, and a pirate laughed.

"Oden, this shouldn't be a ship from Wano Country, it must be from elsewhere. And how does such a small ship navigate in the New World?" Marco asked Oden with a smile.

The ships of Wano Country have their own style. Oden frowned. This was definitely not a ship from Wano Country. At this moment, none of them thought of Teach, assuming that Teach had come alone.

"No, this ship is very sturdy. The hull is reinforced with steel plates, so it will definitely not have any problems sailing in the New World." A knowledgeable pirate next to him pushed up his glasses and analyzed, "This small boat looks ordinary, but if it was built in the last century, it would be worth a fortune."

A ship of this size would normally cost a few hundred thousand Beli, or even millions if it were more expensive. But Teach spent tens of millions of Beli. While that wasn't much for Teach, it was an astronomical price for a ship of this size. They had a small crew and didn't need a large ship. When buying it, Teach had also taken into account natural disasters, such as the previous tsunami and the huge waves.

"Haha, we'll find out when we go down and ask," a pirate nearby laughed.

The Moby Dick slowly approached the shore and stopped next to Teach's small boat. Because the ship was so big and massive, it rocked the small boat as it came in, pounding the water.

Mobius didn't know whether he was excited or nervous. He could vaguely feel immense pressure. One by one, the crew members stepped off the ship. The one in the lead was a giant who stood six meters tall. He had a strong body, held a pheasant sword in one hand, had long golden hair hanging down on both sides, and his most iconic feature was his crescent-shaped white beard.

This was Whitebeard, the ruler of the New World. Just looking at him, one felt an astonishing pressure and a powerful sense of oppression. Mobius's heart trembled and pounded, his fists clenched tightly with excitement—it was the first time he had ever seen a legendary figure.

Although he was facing Whitebeard, he wasn't afraid at all. After all, he had followed Teach for so long and had even encountered several people with Conqueror's Haki. Whitebeard wasn't putting any pressure on them now.

Unlike Mobius, Pito merely looked at them with some curiosity, Wos remained expressionless, arms crossed, coldly observing them, only slightly surprised by their strength.

Pito and Wos have different mindsets. Pito has this concept, but he doesn't care about it. He just wants to follow Teach.

Wos didn't sense any malice. Although the Whitebeard Pirates were strong, they were his own people, so he wasn't worried. He would look at the situation very calmly.

However, the two snakes on his body, and those on Mobius's body, were venomous, and sensing the terrifying aura, they involuntarily shrank back.

Previously, they were still juveniles, very small, able to hide on Mobius and Wos, or coil around their arms. In just a few short days, these two snakes have grown very quickly. Originally only the thickness of a thumb, they are now almost six centimeters in diameter. Their diet consists mostly of energy-rich fish and the meat of Sea King, which explains their rapid growth.

Wrapped around their waists and necks, Wos could sense his partner's emotions, sense his fear, and gently stroked its head. Wos's venomous snake flicked its tongue at his face, seemingly calming down. In a sense, Wos and his snake were in perfect harmony.

Mobius couldn't do that. Teach could sense emotions with his Observation Haki, but his viper was still in the Kate Kingdom, and no one knew where it was.

Whitebeard stood at the very front, followed by a group of pirates: Kozuki Oden, Marco, Wyper, Vista, Jozu, and many others.

Mobius recognized Whitebeard, Edward New York, and a few other pirates, some of whom he knew from their bounties. He didn't recognize most of the other pirates, but they were all incredibly powerful. When they were together, they exuded an immense and terrifying aura that inspired awe.

Is this the ship where Teach is? This is what Great Pirate crew, a top-tier pirate group, should be like, Mobius thought, a sense of longing rising in his heart.

Before meeting the Whitebeard Pirates, Mobius might have been nervous and uneasy, but after seeing Whitebeard Pirates in person, he was not like that. Following Teach, his knowledge had been completely different. He had seen monsters like Kaido of the Beasts, rising geniuses like Erik, and reclusive powerhouses like Genryuusai Shigekuni who could instantly kill Teach.

He himself had killed hundreds of enemies, and he firmly believed that Teach would eventually reach the pinnacle. Currently, in the Whitebeard Pirates, apart from Whitebeard and Kozuki Oden, the others were not much stronger than Teach.

Facing the approaching Whitebeard Pirates, Mobius crew remained remarkably calm, showing no fear whatsoever. Their composure at such a young age surprised the Whitebeard, as they had never encountered such a situation before.