Shanks and Beckman did not expect that Akira would give up going to the Sphinx.
Red Hair Pirates can become the youngest Yonko group, not only because they have the name "Iron Wall Pirates", but the core lies in the two soul figures Shanks and Beckman.
Especially Beckman, he has the same wisdom as Marine Headquarters's predecessor Marshal Sengoku. He has cooperated with Shanks in strategizing for many years and is an indispensable key figure for Red Hair Pirates.
However, even Beckman, he never expected that Akira would give up Whitebeard Pirates, who was ready for peace talks with the navy, leave Whitebeard alone on the Sphinx, and suddenly change direction and go straight to Elbaf.
After a brief moment of shock, the two of them became relieved one after another.
Whitebeard led more than 40 pirate groups under his command to appear in the Sphinx. This in itself is enough to show that he has no intention to continue to dominate as a pirate. Whitebeard is old and ill. More importantly, he Eager to find a stable way of life for his "sons". Under the pressure of Navy Marshal Akira, Whitebeard chose to return to his hometown. This was undoubtedly his compromise to the new era and his way of fighting for a future for his family.
In this way, there is no need for Akira to waste time heading to the Sphinx. He can take advantage of New World's all eyes on the Sphinx, cleverly change the course, and go straight to Elbaf, killing everyone by surprise.
After a brief silence, Beckman stood up abruptly, throwing away his usual calm and calm personality, with a hint of urgency in his tone. "I will set off for Elbaf now. I must meet Gaban before the Navy training ship lands on Elbaf."
Shanks shook his head, with a hint of helplessness on his face. "It's too late, Beckman. The internship ship is not a sudden whim, but has already planned all the itineraries after entering New World."
Beckman was puzzled and turned his head to look at Shanks.
Shanks raised his head slightly, cast his gaze in the direction of the sea, and said solemnly, "Don't forget, before the internship ship entered New World, there was a navy warship that had been looking for the fourth piece of Road Poneglyph at New World."
Beckman's eyes narrowed, and he suddenly realized. "Mihawk is leading the navy warship?"
Shanks nodded, "If nothing else, Mihawk and the others have probably arrived at Elbaf by now. The reason why Akira suddenly changed their route is probably because they got in touch with Mihawk and have mastered the latest situation of Elbaf."
Beckman frowned tightly, "World Government has always strictly prohibited the navy from participating in the search for Road Poneglyph. The top brass of the navy are even more secretive about this. Why would Akira send a special ship to search? Could it be that he also wants to go to Laugh Tale to look for the so-called Great Treasure?"
Shanks smiled and said, "Of course Akira wants to go to Laugh Tale, but he is not for the so-called Great Treasure. His purpose is to destroy Laugh Tale and end Great Pirate Era from the root!"
After a slight pause, Shanks continued, "Of course, this is also the result World Government wants! After all, the existence of Laugh Tale may be related to the history of Void Century. If Laugh Tale is destroyed by Akira, it will be a matter of great benefit and no harm to World Government."
Beckman looked up in the direction of Red Line and sighed, "World Government really found a good knife. What Akira did Whatever World Government's original intention is, I'm afraid it will all become World Government's wedding dress in the end. No matter what Akira's original intention is, the order he established will eventually serve World Government."
Shanks waved his hand. "From what Akira has done since he launched the army to become Marshal, it is not difficult to see that World Government and him are in a relationship of mutual use. Akira needs to carry out reforms under the mature ruling tool of World Government, from To achieve the purpose of changing the world. He used World Government's resources and framework to promote his justice, rectify the navy, eliminate corruption, and build New World. And World Government also needs Akira's decisive killing, and the war machine of the navy that is fully operational because of him to consolidate their rule."
Having said this, Shanks looked back at Beckman with a meaningful smile on his face, "Just wait and see, Beckman. Akira and It is impossible for those Holy Land to live in peace and harmony all the time. When the situation at Grand Line is calmed down, there will definitely be a battle between Akira and Flower Chamber."
At the same time.
New World, somewhere in the sea.
The internship boat was riding the wind and waves. Luffy stood on the bow of the boat facing the sea breeze with his hands on his forehead, staring blankly into the distance. Regardless of who was standing behind him, he whispered, "The direction is wrong, aren't we going to the Sphinx?"
Zoro, who was repeatedly practicing drawing and slashing with his sword, heard this, without raising his head, holding the handle of the sword in his mouth, and replied vaguely, "Are you a road idiot? This is the route to the Sphinx!"
"Who is the road idiot?!"
Sanji rushed in front of Zoro, his golden eyebrows almost stood up in anger. "You Moss Head! With your sense of direction, you can drive the ship to the bottom of the sea!"
Sabo stood aside, gently holding his forehead, and sighed helplessly, while Ace rolled his eyes directly, and the powerlessness that he felt when Sabaody Archipelago was dominated by Zoro's road-crazy attributes flashed before his eyes!
"Hey! Stop arguing!" Luffy put his hands on his hips and interjected dissatisfiedly, "I'm sure this direction is wrong!"
While several people were noisy, Akira, accompanied by Hancock, walked slowly onto the deck. He looked at Luffy with a smile and said calmly, "Luffy is right, the internship ship will not go to the Sphinx next."
Several people on the deck fell silent instantly and all looked at Akira.
Akira walked to the side of the ship and looked into the distance, the sea breeze blowing the corners of his clothes. "I just received the news from Mihawk that they are about to arrive at Elbaf. So I temporarily changed the course and went to Elbaf to meet Mihawk and the others!"
Elbaf?
Usopp's eyes lit up instantly as he just walked out of the cabin. He walked up to Akira in a few steps and said excitedly, "Lord Marshal? Are we going to the Giant Kingdom?"
"Giant Kingdom is not important, okay!" Zoro glared at Usopp, with an unprecedented fighting spirit in his eyes. "The important thing is that Mihawk is there! During this period of time, under the guidance of Lord Marshal, I feel that I am a bit scary now, so I just came to Mihawk to discuss and learn from each other!"
Akira ignored the people and went straight to a deck chair on the deck to sit down and picked up the newspaper on the table.
At this moment, Morgan came over with Den Den Mushi and said in a rough voice, "Lord Marshal, we just received a message from the naval intelligence department of New World According to past information, New World a new force has recently emerged. While the training ship is in progress, they wantonly gather New World pirate forces from all parties and build an entertainment city on the sea, named Grand. Tesoro!"
"Grand Tesoro?"
Akira raised his eyes slightly, "Gilder·Tesoro?"
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