Land of Fire's Flame Festival, a carnival atmosphere swept the entire island, and even the air was filled with hot joy.
Akira led a group of energetic interns and fully integrated into this grand celebration. They ate barbecue, drank fine wine, and had fun with the people beside the soaring bonfire. It was so happy.
However, at the other end of New World, the atmosphere was completely different.
Ever since Akira led the training ship into New World, the pirates in this area have not had a peaceful sleep. The gangsters who used to be unscrupulous now have their tails between their legs, fearing that one day when they open their eyes, the training ship flying the seagull flag will be parked in front of their house.
Especially New World's only two remaining Yonko groups, Whitebeard Pirates and Red Hair Pirates.
They know better than anyone else that with Akira's temperament and acting style, sooner or later they will be encircled and suppressed. This time Akira led the internship ship to New World, although he did not initiate any attacks on them. The intention of war, but Akira itself is a Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads. As long as Akira appears, they must be fully prepared to prevent the Sword of Damocles from suddenly slashing at their heads.
Red Hair Pirates territory, an unknown island.
Red Hair Pirates's flagship "Red Forth" is docked quietly in the harbor. The crew is holding a banquet on the beach. The aroma of barbecue is overflowing and wine barrels are piled up.
But unlike in the past, today's banquet lacked the unbridled laughter.
Shanks sat alone on the rocks on the shore, raised his head and drank a large sip of wine, but kept looking towards the distant sea line, which was the direction of Land of Fire.
"Are you worried?"
Ben·Beckman held a cigarette in his mouth, walked to him and sat down, and followed his gaze.
Shanks shook the wine bottle in his hand and grinned. "No way, who told him to be Akira. Once that guy appears, no matter how strong the wine is, it will feel a bit boring."
"There is news from Land of Fire that a kid named Ace on the internship ship ate Flame-Flame Fruit and stole the show on Flame Festival." Ben·Beckman blew out a smoke ring.
Not far away, Laki Lu, who was stuffing meat into his mouth, made a move, and his chewing speed slowed down by half a beat.
Then, he looked at Yasopp, who was wiping his beloved gun, with a somewhat complicated expression. "Yasopp, I heard that your son Usopp is also on that training ship."
"I know." Yasopp grinned and said, "That boy seems to be experiencing the best adventure."
"Aren't you worried?"
"What are you worried about?" Yasopp asked, "Worried that he will really become an outstanding navy?"
At this moment, Shanks suddenly stood up and threw the empty wine bottle into the sea.
"Beckman, have you noticed that Akira, this Navy Marshal, is different from all the navy we have encountered before. He is not maintaining the old order at all, he is using his identity as a navy to build a brand new world."
"Then what?" Ben·Beckman blinked.
Shanks turned around and walked back to the lively bonfire, and said with a smile, "There is no reason, we don't need to do anything, just drink heavily, eat meat, and wait to watch the show."
"Look at what this era will look like."
Meanwhile, Whitebeard Pirates territory.
On the huge deck of Moby Dick, Marco once again came to the exclusive throne of Whitebeard.
"Dad, there is the latest news from Land of Fire."
Whitebeard slowly opened his eyes, and there was no emotion in his cloudy eyes.
"Akira took his interns to Land of Fire's Flame Festival and spoke at the opening ceremony." Marco paused and continued, "The person who lit the torch was a kid named Ace. Intelligence showed that he obtained Logia during his internship. Flame-Flame Fruit's ability. It seems that he is the most valued by Akira among this group of interns."
"Ace?"
Whitebeard narrowed his eyes slightly, this name made him feel a little familiar.
"Yes, Ace." Marco reminded, "Roger's saber is also called Ace."
After a slight pause, Marco added, "Ace, Luffy, and the swordsman named Zoro are all Garp was brought to Marine Headquarters from East Blue. Among them, Ace and Luffy have lived in the back of Foosha Village since they were children."
Garp, East Blue, Foosha Village, Ace.
Keywords are connected one by one in Whitebeard's mind.
His huge body shook violently, and his pupils suddenly shrank.
"Could it be-"
Marco seemed to know what he was thinking of. He nodded slightly and said in a very low voice, "Yes, dad. Ace is the posthumous son of Roger."
"And, Akira knew his identity from the beginning."
As soon as these words came out, all the captains present turned their heads and looked at Marco.
The posthumous son of Roger actually became a trainee navy? And he was highly regarded by Akira, the iron-blooded Marshal?
Is this the wrong way to open it, or have times really changed?
"Gu la la la la..."
Whitebeard suddenly let out his signature laugh. The laughter was so powerful that it shook the entire Moby Dick slightly.
The laughter gradually subsided and he picked up the huge wine bowl next to him.
"We still underestimated Akira's ambition."
"Based on this alone, his Navy Marshal is more than a hundred times stronger than Sengoku back then."
"Sengoku or Konggu, their thoughts have long been tamed by World Government. They talk about justice, but in their bones they use their origin and blood to cover up their incompetence and prejudice."
"A true strong man should be open to all rivers!"
Whitebeard drank the wine in the bowl and slammed the bowl on the deck. His tone changed and he said with emotion, "Because of Akira, this era is so lucky."
Listening to Dad's unsparing praise of the enemy, the captains on the deck looked at each other in complete incomprehension.
Vista the Flower Sword finally couldn't help but stand up. "Dad! How do I feel that you are not hostile to Akira?"
"Yes, Dad!" Diamond Jozu also echoed, "Akira is Navy Marshal! Sooner or later he will find us, and then kill us all like he did with Beasts Pirates and Big Mom Pirates!"
Whitebeard's eyes slowly swept over every son present.
His huge body slowly stood up, and an invisible pressure instantly enveloped the entire sea area. The originally calm sea surface became completely still as a mirror.
"My sons, you must remember every word I say next!"
"We used to become pirates because we had no choice!"
"If World Government can be transformed in the hands of Akira. If the world becomes beautiful because of the appearance of Akira."
"Edward Newgate will bow to Navy Marshal!"
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