The Pirate Summit War!
The next day.
The World Economic Journal's "big news" was diligently delivered to every corner of the ocean by News Coo.
Newspapers were delivered to the New World, Paradise, the Four Seas, and even the Calm Belt.
Today's World Economic Journal News headline features Blackbeard Teach, who is imprisoned and whose fate is unknown!
Public Execution! The Great Pirate Blackbeard, Marshall D. Teach!
<Official Declaration of War! White Dragon Emperor VS Whitebeard!>
Who is the strongest Pirate Emperor in the World's Strongest?
The headline of the news story was—
<Summit War!>
These news articles, personally written by Big News Bird Morgans, were like powerful cannonballs, completely igniting the entire public opinion sphere.
Blackbeard Teach finally made his way onto the grand stage—though not in the way he preferred.
On the high seas, countless people are engaged in heated discussions about today's breaking news.
Who is Blackbeard Teach?
"A newcomer, but that doesn't matter..."
"The White Dragon Emperor is the 'strongest pirate'!"
"Whitebeard is the 'strongest man'!"
Ever since the title "Pirate Emperor" appeared.
Whitebeard, Big Mom, Beasts, Shanks, Red-Haired Red Dragon Emperor, White Dragon Emperor...
One Pirate Emperor after another takes their place on the grand stage of the New World.
Even so.
No further super battles of the scale and magnitude of the Battle of Eitwall have ever occurred in the New World.
There may be friction and clashes between the Pirate Emperor.
However, the battles between the Emperor Pirates always appear cautious and restrained.
In the past decade or so, there has never been a super event like this, where a "Pirate Emperor publicly declares war".
The entire ocean was in an uproar because of this sudden, massive event!
The New World, the New Marine Headquarters, the New Marineford.
The New Marines's top officers gathered together, each holding a copy of the World Economic Journal Daily.
Before the formal meeting began, the meeting room was filled with whispers, all focused on the major event reported in the newspapers.
The "camps" within the conference room were subtly divided into several factions.
Many older and more experienced naval officers believed that Whitebeard was an unmatched warrior.
"The White Dragon Emperor is far too audacious..."
"They actually dared to challenge Whitebeard..."
"Whitebeard possesses enough power to destroy the world..."
However, some young naval commanders believed that the White Dragon Emperor had a better chance of winning.
"The White Dragon Emperor ascended to the throne of the Pirate Emperor by stepping over Big Mom's corpse!"
"Whitebeard has never killed a strong opponent of equal strength, has he?"
"The strength possessed by the White Dragon Emperor is also unimaginable!"
But many other naval commanders held a different attitude.
"Pirate Emperor killing each other, that's awesome!"
"Whether Whitebeard dies or the White Dragon Emperor dies, it will be a 'great victory for justice'!"
"It would be best if both Pirate Emperor died together!"
"Red-Haired has already been captured by our New Marines. If Whitebeard and the White Dragon Emperor also die, the only Pirate Emperor left in the New World will be the Beasts and and the Red Dragon Emperor!"
Amidst the clamor of discussion...
Zephyr, Aokiji, and Fujitora entered the conference room one after another.
The new Fleet Admiral took the seat at the head of the conference table, with two new Admiral sitting on his left and right sides respectively.
Zephyr's calm gaze swept across the room, and the atmosphere in the conference room quickly turned quiet.
Immediately afterwards, the new Fleet Admiral issued the order.
"Our New Marines will not interfere in this war between White Dragon Emperor and Whitebeard!"
As the saying goes: important matters are discussed in small meetings, and minor matters are discussed in large meetings.
Zephyr had already discussed the "White Dragon Emperor VS Whitebeard" matter with Aokiji and Fujitora.
The new Fleet Admiral and Admiral even consulted the New Marine Fleet Admiral Candidate who reigned supreme in the Totto Land.
The conclusion reached by the New Marines's top leaders is--
Fleet Admiral Candidate, White Dragon, is solely responsible for the operation to subdue the Whitebeard Pirates!
This meeting is simply a way for the New Marines leaders to convey a predetermined outcome.
In accordance with Fleet Admiral Zephyr's orders.
None of the New Marines commanders present had any objections.
The war between Pirate Emperor is far too dangerous.
If the New Marines rashly intervenes, it could easily result in damage to its own strength.
The New Marines simply needs to wait for a "result".
However, one of the naval officers present put forward a new suggestion.
"Fleet Admiral Zephyr"
New Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral Kongming gently shook the white feather fan in his hand a few times. (From the anime special <Adventure on the Fog Island>)
"The White Dragon Emperor has officially declared war on Whitebeard. The war between these two Pirate Emperors will surely cause significant losses to both sides."
"Regardless of who wins this war, could our New Marines deploy some defensive forces near the islands where the two Pirate Emperors are fighting in advance?"
"Then, when the two Pirate Emperors have fought to a draw and are both severely injured, our New Marines will step in and clean up the battlefield!"
Before joining the New Marines, Vice Admiral Kongming was a special advisor to the Marine Headquarters' Strategic and Tactical Research and Development Department, and he deeply hated all pirates.
In a sense, Vice Admiral Kongming was also a hawkish naval officer.
Lieutenant Vice Admiral Kongming's meaning is very simple.
To summarize in eight words --
When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman profits.
"What you say makes a lot of sense, Kongming."
Zephyr nodded first, then shook his head.
"However, you underestimated the White Dragon Emperor's strength and overestimated Whitebeard's abilities."
These words were spoken.
The other naval officers in the meeting room immediately stirred.
Did Teacher Zephyr / Fleet Admiral say something wrong?
Just then, Aokiji spoke.
"According to intelligence reports from the undercover agents, Whitebeard's health began to decline several years ago due to old injuries. Now, he needs to take a large amount of medication every day just to barely maintain his health."
The so-called "undercover agent".
It was none other than the White Dragon Emperor!
Storm, using Blackbeard Teach's name, sent some intelligence about the Whitebeard Pirates to the New Marines.
This included news that Whitebeard was seriously ill.
Aokiji certainly didn't doubt the accuracy of Storm's intelligence.
Sometimes, it is indeed easier for pirates to obtain information than for the navy.
Following Aokiji, Fujitora Issho also spoke.
"Furthermore, the Navy once dispatched Admiral Akainu and Kizaru simultaneously to carry out the 'Buster Call' against White Dragon Emperor, but unfortunately it failed..."
If Aokiji's actions were simply dropping a grenade into the conference room...
Fujitora's words were like a missile dropped into the conference room!
Neither Akainu nor Kizaru are members of the New Marines —that's how it appears from the perspective of an ordinary Vice Admiral.
But it is undeniable that...
Akainu and Kizaru are both top-tier combatants on the sea, and are the highest-ranking combatants under the World Government!
These two "top combatants" failed to defeat the White Dragon Emperor even when they were fighting together?
Just how powerful is the White Dragon Emperor?
Vice Admiral Kongming, who had just made the suggestion, was also sweating profusely.
If the White Dragon Emperor's strength is really as exaggerated as Admiral Fujitora described...
The outcome of that war between the White Dragon Emperor and Whitebeard was probably already predetermined!
So...
If the New Marines were to truly take action against the White Dragon Emperor, how many forces would it need to deploy?
Even combining Aokiji and Fujitora alone probably wouldn't be enough.
I reckon we'll need to add Zephyr as well.
But if a Fleet Admiral and two Admiral were to advance at the same time...
Who will be responsible for managing the other affairs facing the New Marines?!
The White Dragon Emperor is simply terrifying!
Knock knock!
Zephyr curled his fingers and tapped the table lightly, silencing the somewhat noisy conference room once again.
"Kongming, your idea is not without merit. Our New Marines does not need to intervene in the war between the two Pirate Emperors. However, we still need to send a certain force to observe the 'outcome' of this war up close."
"I'm leaving this matter to you."
"Just observe, don't act!"
Vice Admiral Kongming stood up and answered loudly.
"Yes, Fleet Admiral Zephyr!"
In the early part of the New World, in a certain sea area, stands an ordinary-looking World Government warship.
Saint Nusjuro also held a newspaper in his hand, and his two thin eyebrows involuntarily furrowed.
He and Kizaru have been down from Mary Geoise for some time now.
But the previous experience was just too tragic...
This time, Saint Nusjuro carefully controlled the warship's speed and adjusted its route multiple times, fearing that it might encounter the Red Dragon Emperor and the Dawn Pirates halfway through the journey, just like Figarland Saint Gringu had before.
Saint Nusjuro is not afraid of the Red Dragon Emperor.
He was simply afraid of interfering with Lord Imu's mission!
The task that Saint Nusjuro shoulders is the same as that of Figarland Saint Gringu before him.
The deal is with the New Marines, and the target is Shanks;
They made a deal with the Pirate Emperor; their target was the New Marines.
But even Saint Nusjuro hadn't expected this.
He hasn't even arrived at the new Marine Headquarters yet.
Such a momentous change occurred in the New World.
A formal declaration of war between the two Emperor Pirates!
"The White Dragon Emperor's methods... are truly remarkable!"
Saint Nusjuro looked at the Blackbeard Teach in the newspaper, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
The White Dragon Emperor's modus operandi means that little information about him is leaked.
But who in the entire ocean doesn't know or understand Whitebeard's character?
The White Dragon Emperor used Blackbeard Teach as a bargaining chip, the Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates as a bargaining chip, and even the life of Whitebeard's son as a bargaining chip...
Whitebeard would absolutely not hesitate for a moment and would definitely accept the White Dragon Emperor's declaration of war!
This is exactly what gives Saint Nusjuro a headache.
The matter of the New Marines has only just passed.
The Pirate Emperor have caused such a huge commotion?
Don't they know that the New Marines is still lurking in the shadows?!
White Dragon Emperor, Whitebeard...
Saint Nusjuro touched his big bald head.
The so-called Pirate Emperor is nothing but a short-sighted insect!
The New Marines is the number one enemy!
Saint Nusjuro was extremely anxious, wishing he could fly to Whole Cake Island immediately to stop this war, which was of no benefit to the World Government.
New Marines Headquarters Admiral Kizaru stood to the side, lazily clipping a few nail clippers and then slowly filing down the burrs.
Fleet Admiral, you're really working hard!
First update.
There was still some in the early morning.