Bounty! Whitebeard the Second, Edward Teach!

A fleeting, faint trail of distorted white Lightning streaked across the horizon over the East Blue Sea.

Edward Teach did not use his Observation Haki, but instead activated his Rumble- Rumble-Rumble Fruit. Countless invisible electromagnetic waves expanded outwards like radar, sensing the surrounding natural environment.

Not long after, Edward Teach's "radar" detected an island and immediately accelerated, flying towards it.

It was an ordinary little island, not very big, and there were no signs of human activity on it.

Edward Teach didn't care about such a trivial matter. In a flash, he transformed into a thunderbolt and landed on the island.

The moment his feet touched the island's ground, Edward Teach relaxed completely and lay back on the soft sand.

"I'm exhausted..."

The soft clay acted as a cushion, and the "Edward Teach" slowly disappeared, revealing Storm inside.

Storm lay on his back, relaxed on the clay mat.

This was his first time engaging in a multi-day battle with the enemy.

Even with the help of the [Demon Ring], Storm can use the power of the Devil Fruit without consuming any resources.

However, his own combat and the release of [Haki] all require the consumption of stamina.

Especially when fighting against powerful opponents like the Gorosei and Admiral.

Storm must be fully focused and cannot afford to slack off in the slightest.

Otherwise.

Not only is Storm unable to harm the opponent, but...

There's also the possibility that the opponent might seize an opportunity and take them all down in one fell swoop...

Storm fought Marcus Saint Mars and Kizaru for several days.

His Armament Haki and Observation Haki were almost depleted, and his stamina was also nearly exhausted.

If he hadn't left the scene in time, the battle situation might have taken an incredibly dramatic turn...

This is not an escape, but a strategic retreat.

That being said...

Thanks to the battles of the past few days, Storm has been constantly honing his [Haki].

He has mastered the "internal destruction" technique of [Armament Haki].

As for [Observation Haki]...

Storm summoned his own [Big Trophy].

In the past few days of frantic fighting, he had inflicted countless damages on "The Great Bird"—namely, Marcus Saint Mars.

But neither a headshot nor a heart pierce could truly "kill" Marcus Saint Mars, nor could it even render him incapable of fighting.

Storm failed to collect the Gorosei ' [Big Trophy].

As for Kizaru...

Storm was even more helpless against them.

The [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] grants extremely high speed.

The speed of the [Glint-Glint Fruit] is by no means slow.

Over the course of several days, Storm only managed to seize a few fleeting opportunities to inflict some minor damage on Kizaru.

The most devastating attack was probably the "Electric Current Propulsion Heavy Flow Burst" before its departure.

Storm heard it clearly.

Kizaru's ribs are definitely broken.

As for whether it was one or both that broke...

Then Storm couldn't hear very well.

But.

Although they didn't manage to win the [Big Trophy] from the Gorosei or the Admiral.

Storm didn't come away empty-handed.

[Observation Haki: ★★★★★★★] (Seven Stars)

After several days of fighting.

Storm's [Observation Haki] successfully increased by a small level.

It has gone from being rated "six and a half stars" to "seven stars".

From then on.

Storm's five basic attributes are: [Strength], [Speed], [Stamina], and [Armament Haki / Observation Haki].

They have all reached the perfect seven-star level!

Only one [Conqueror's Haki] remains unactivated...

Storm glanced at the still-unactivated [Conqueror's Haki].

To say he doesn't care would be a lie.

However, the Awakening of [Conqueror's Haki] requires the right timing and cannot be forced.

Storm remembered the last time he disguised himself as Whitebeard the Third, the Edward Teach, and chatted (crossed out) with Ivankov, the Okama King, at Impel Down's Newkama Land —declaring his ambitions.

He once briefly unleashed a certain unforgettable aura...

Unfortunately, apart from that incident...

Storm has never been able to find the feeling of unleashing [Conqueror's Haki].

He also coveted [Conqueror's Haki], but these things should be left to their own devices...

Storm lay quietly on the beach of the deserted island, resting for a short while before standing up.

"The one fighting the Gorosei this time is Edward Teach, Edward Whitebeard the Third..."

"Based on my previous experience communicating with Saint Nusjuro, this battle took place on the cliffs of the Red Line Continent, so there were no eyewitnesses..."

"The World Government probably won't make a big fuss about this... right?"

After thinking for a moment, Storm stopped dwelling on the minor issue.

Even if the World Government wants to put a bounty on Edward Teach because of this incident, what does that have to do with "White Dragon"?

"Since things have come to this, let's eat first!"

Storm rubbed his belly, unleashed his [Clay Fruit] ability, and conjured a Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

Where am I now?

Just as Storm was sailing across the East Blue in search of a restaurant.

On the other side, in the Red Line Continent, in Mary Geoise, Chamber of Power.

Marcus Saint Mars, sporting a long white goatee, slowly walked into the Chamber of Power from outside, accompanied by Kizaru, whose face was filled with sorrow.

Why do I, a seriously injured patient, have to attend the meeting of the Gorosei?

Kizaru touched his ribs and felt a sharp, stabbing pain.

The Whitebeard's words seemed to echo in his ears—

"Kizaru, will you bleed?"

'This is a work injury! This is definitely a work injury!'

Kizaru took a deep breath, forcing himself to shift his attention away from his broken ribs.

'I want a vacation! And it has to be paid vacation!'

Chamber of Power.

All four of the Gorosei are here.

Another figure was standing in front of the Gorosei's desk.

Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, Buddha Sengoku.

Kizaru stood beside Sengoku, eyes downcast, seemingly oblivious to his own thoughts, like a mere tool devoid of any emotion.

"Mazz, you're back! You actually got taken down by a brat..."

Just as Saint Nusjuro was about to say something, he suddenly glanced at Sengoku beside him and reluctantly gave Mazz some face.

"Snort!"

"Has the identity of that 'Whitebeard' been investigated?"

Marcus Saint Mars walked to the Gorosei's private sofa, sat down, let out a long sigh, and then asked the question that was currently of most concern to him.

"I've already told you his name in advance..."

"Edward Teach!"

When Storm first faced Marcus Mazz, he revealed his "name" once.

He didn't say anything more after that.

But the name was firmly etched in Marcus Saint Mars's mind.

Later, Kizaru arrived in time, diverting most of Storm's attention.

Marcus Saint Mars then conveyed the name "Edward Teach" to the other Gorosei via telepathy.

Over the past few days.

The other four Gorosei did not go to support Marcus Saint Mars.

His battle with Kizaru and that "Whitebeard" took place on a cliff several thousand meters high.

It would be difficult for the Marine Headquarters, the Cipher Pol, or the other Gorosei to intervene in a battle taking place at such a high altitude.

Moreover, Whitebeard was a "Lightning Person" who ate the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit].

Sending personnel there rashly would pose absolutely no threat to the enemy.

On the contrary, it might have an impact on their own people...

Especially Marcus Saint Mars.

After all, Whitebeard is Devil Fruit User the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, while Kizaru is Devil Fruit User the Glint-Glint Fruit.

It is difficult for external forces to affect this level of "speedster".

But It's True Heaven, who was transformed from Marcus Saint Mars, was different...

For example.

If Mary Geoise were to target this area, she could unleash a barrage of artillery fire.

Whitebeard and Kizaru will absolutely not be affected; they are not only speedsters but also Logia Devil Fruit User.

But Marcus Saint Mars is different.

The other Gorosei believed that sending people to participate in the war was tantamount to harming their colleagues.

So they simply didn't send anyone over...

Furthermore...

One of the Gorosei and one Admiral —this lineup is comparable to the Buster Call.

Still can't get a younger version of "Whitebeard"?

Unexpectedly, it really didn't work...

Cough cough.

However, no matter what, the other Gorosei did something over the past few days.

It's as if they sent people to gather all the intelligence they could find about "Whitebeard".

"Sengoku, speak."

Saint Nusjuro looked at the Buddha Sengoku, who stood like a statue, and spoke coldly.

"What information did the Navy find?"

"Combining the appearance of 'Whitebeard' with the name 'Edward Teach'."

As if suddenly awakened, Sengoku reported in a calm and unhurried tone.

"The Navy's staff analyzed two potentially useful pieces of information."

"The first incident occurred about three years ago when a young pirate, also known as 'Whitebeard,' attacked the Marine Headquarters' elite Rookie Training Camp."

"I've heard about this."

Saint Nusjuro cold expression. As the World Government's Financial Martial God, he was responsible for the financial support of the Navy and other violent organizations.

"That Zephyr guy, he actually managed to beat up a completely unknown newcomer—"

At this point, Saint Nusjuro suddenly realized something and glanced at Marcus Saint Mars beside him.

Three years ago, Zephyr faced off against Whitebeard the Second., and the outcome was indeed not good.

Almost the entire Rookie Training Camp was wiped out.

Zephyr himself had one arm severed.

But what about Marcus Saint Mars?

If it weren't for the Gorosei's own extraordinary abilities...

Marcus Saint Mars had his head smashed by "Edward Teach" days earlier.

The Gorosei are not even as good as Admiral!

"Cough cough."

Saint Nusjuro coughed twice, skipping over the topic.

"Sengoku, you continue."

"That pirate who calls himself 'Whitebeard' also possesses the power of Whitebeard in his youth, but his appearance is somewhat different from Whitebeard's; he's like... a fatter version of Whitebeard."

"Furthermore, the 'Whitebeard' of that time didn't have the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] ability, so it's uncertain whether he's the same 'Whitebeard' this time."

After a moment's consideration, the Sengoku gave a relatively accurate description.

"Ever since that attack, the Navy has been trying to find any trace of Whitebeard, but he seems to have vanished into thin air; no matter how hard they search, they can't find him."

"That's because your navy isn't working hard enough!"

Saint Nusjuro said coldly.

"Besides this Whitebeard, what other areas of suspicion are there?"

"The General Staff searched the classified database for a long time and found the name of an organization—MADS."

"Sengoku," he said calmly.

"Decades ago, the MADS organization was rumored to be planning to create 'clones of Devil Fruit User '."

"I suspect... this Whitebeard who appeared this time is very likely related to the MADS organization from back then."

After listening to the intelligence analysis from the Sengoku period, the Gorosei had a spiritual exchange with each other.

'That Whitebeard who attacked the ship that stormed the naval Rookie Training Camp is a prime suspect!'

'The MADS organization is unlikely. Vegapunk is in our hands, and those other so-called scientists... are just mediocre people.'

'Get the Cipher Pol moving! The Navy is such a disappointment!'

'This Whitebeard who ate the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] is far too threatening. Let's try to recruit him!'

First the White Dragon, then the Whitebeard... one monster rookie after another is popping up, it's really giving me a headache!

The spiritual exchange among the Gorosei has concluded.

Finally, it was the Financial Martial God Saint Nusjuro spoke.

"The Navy has no need to be involved in matters concerning the MADS organization!"

"You just need to notify all Marine Base, from the Grand Line to every base in the Four Seas, and tell all the naval forces to pay close attention to anyone suspected of being 'Whitebeard,' and not to miss any suspicious person."

"A man like Whitebeard can't hide for long."

"Yes."

Sengoku nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.

"In fact, the General Staff also raised another possibility."

"Could the 'Whitebeard' man who appeared this time really be... the son of that Whitebeard?"

That Whitebeard, of course, refers to the real Whitebeard, the World's Strongest Man — Edward Newgate!

Logically speaking...

This speculation should have been the first thing said.

However, Sengoku still felt that this matter was too outrageous.

Because he had never heard of Whitebeard having any intimate contact with women...

Although Whitebeard had a large number of "sons," none of them were his biological sons...

"The Whitebeard son?"

The Gorosei looked at each other, bewildered and uncertain.

"This... that can't be, right?"

"How about this!"

"Release some information about this incident as quickly as possible."

"Then set a bounty for this 'Whitebeard' man!"

"We must make sure the Whitebeard Pirates see this young version of Whitebeard's bounty poster!"

The Sengoku period accepted the order and withdrew.

Under the orders of the Gorosei, the entire World Government began to operate rapidly, like a machine that had been wound up.

A series of freshly printed, specially made bounty posters.

Through special channels of the World Government, it is delivered directly to every corner of the world.

New World, Paradise, the Four Seas...

Every Member Nations and non- Member Nations, as long as it is an organization or force related to the World Government, received a very special individual bounty.

Edward Teach, the Whitebeard the Second Edward

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[Bounty: 1.999 billion Beli]

[Bounty Level: DEAD OR ALIVE]

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