Whitebeard the Third: You bunch of wild brats! I'm Dad's real son!

The Suna Suna no Mi displayed terrifying power in front of the Whitebeard Pirates.

It absorbs moisture from everything around it, forcibly turning everything into sand and causing all tangible matter to collapse...

Faced with Crocodile's "Erosion Cycle," the soil and rocks of the Sky Garden, as well as the Whitebeard Pirates' Moby Dick, all appeared extremely fragile.

As Crocodile's primary target.

The bottom of the Moby Dick, the part that was in initial contact with the ground, began to rapidly turn to sand and collapse, and the massive hull began to descend at a slow speed.

The members of the Whitebeard Pirates immediately sensed the abnormality of their own warship, and chaos was spreading rapidly.

"The Moby Dick is sinking?!"

"What did that Sand Crocodile guy do!?"

"Did he create a region of quicksand?"

In contrast, Flower Sword Vista, who had just broken away from the main force and actively sought out Crocodile, had taken advantage of his position to clearly see Sand Crocodile's actions.

In an instant, Flower Sword 'Vista eyes became bloodshot and red.

On this vast ocean, the feelings pirates have for their pirate ships are often unimaginable to ordinary people.

The closer and more friendly the internal relations between pirate crews, the better they treat their ships.

As the main warship of the Whitebeard Pirates.

The Moby Dick accompanied the Whitebeard Pirates on their voyages for decades.

Flower Sword Vista, as one of the veteran members of the Whitebeard Pirates, naturally has a very deep affection for the Moby Dick.

At this moment, how could Vista not be furious when he saw Flower Sword directly destroy the hull of Sand Crocodile Moby Dick Vista!?

More importantly...

Judging from the current state of damage to the Moby Dick.

This Colossal Battleship, resembling a beluga whale, will not be able to sail again in the near future.

It will sink as soon as it enters the water!

In a sense.

Crocodile's "Erosion Cycle" completely eliminated the possibility of the Whitebeard Pirates —at least the main Whitebeard Pirates, who had voluntarily entered the Sky Garden —escaping by ship.

This is Crocodile's plan!

He couldn't beat Whitebeard, he couldn't beat Blackbeard, and he couldn't even Vista Flower Sword a short time...

However, Crocodile can easily take down a mere Moby Dick!

As long as the Moby Dick is destroyed.

The remaining cleanup work can be left to White Dragon and his crew!

"You bastard!"

Vista the Flower Sword Vista roared.

He hadn't yet realized that Sand Crocodile's actions had cut off the Whitebeard Pirates' retreat route.

Given the confidence of a high-ranking officer in the Whitebeard Pirates, Flower Sword Vista could not possibly have imagined this.

He's simply angry that the Sand Crocodile destroyed the Moby Dick!

Flower Sword, Vista descended from the sky like a meteor, his two rapiers carrying an unstoppable, sharp momentum as they swiftly and rapidly thrust towards the Sand Crocodile below.

The air around the rapier's blade was easily torn apart by Flower Sword furious Vista, producing a sharp whistling sound.

Facing Flower Sword enraged Vista.

Crocodile calmly manipulated the surrounding sand, forming rough and hard sand shields in front of him.

Although they were unable to challenge Whitebeard.

But Crocodile still felt that his mission was complete!

White Dragon, just destroy the Moby Dick and take Whitebeard's head!

While Crocodile and Flower Sword Vista fighting each other.

The others also went after their respective opponents.

But there was also a guy who was "pure as ever," who completely ignored the adversarial relationship between friend and foe, and excitedly charged into the enemy camp, brandishing his naginata.

"Dad!!"

Edward Weevil charged toward the bow of the Moby Dick like a speeding tank, eager to express his feelings to his "father," whom he hadn't seen for so many years.

It would be best to demonstrate his current power to the "father" and let him know who his true "biological son" is!

Whitebeard frowned involuntarily as he watched Weevil rushing towards him.

Previously, the Whitebeard Pirates almost turned the entire New World upside down in their search for "Whitebeard the Second." and "Whitebeard the Third," but unfortunately, they were never able to find them.

Before today.

Whitebeard had only seen photos of "Whitebeard the Second" and "Whitebeard the Third" in newspapers and picture books.

But I can see you today.

Even with Whitebeard's resilient nerves, he couldn't help but wonder if he had really made "the mistake that all men make" back then, and had illegitimate children with some women he didn't even remember.

The "Whitebeard the Third" before me looks so much like him when he was young!

Aside from being a bit unkempt, and having a thinner and longer Whitebeard...

Edward Weevil really looks like the young Whitebeard.

As for Edward Teach, who has yet to take action?

Whitebeard's gaze bypassed "Whitebeard the Third" and turned to "Whitebeard the Second" beside the Execution Platform.

That child also named "Teach"...

He is not "like".

Whitebeard sighed inwardly.

That's exactly how I looked when I was young!

Edward Weevil was about to rush onto the deck of the Moby Dick.

Another division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates emerged from behind Whitebeard.

As the saying goes:

Soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals, kings against kings.

Edward Weevil's identity may indeed be quite special.

However, the White Dragon Emperor has not yet taken any action.

If Weevil were to actually charge right up to Whitebeard...

This is undoubtedly a dereliction of duty by all members of the Whitebeard Pirates!

"Three lifetimes!"

A figure, slightly shorter and smaller than Edward Weevil, appeared and took the initiative to meet the former's attack.

"Your opponent is me!"

Bathed in sunlight.

The figure radiated a dazzling, diamond-like brilliance.

Diamond Jozu!

Weevil frowned as he looked at the strange man who suddenly jumped out and blocked his meeting with his father.

He wielded the enormous naginata in his hand, which was extremely similar in shape to the [Murakumogiri], with all his strength poured into the weapon, and viciously slashed at the "shining man" in front of him.

Upon seeing this, Diamond Jozu's expression remained as cold and hard as stone, showing no emotional fluctuation whatsoever. He simply maintained his Devil Fruit ability, keeping his body in "diamond form."

Clang!

Weevil's naginata struck Diamond Jozu's body with a heavy blow, producing a muffled booming sound and a rolling shockwave that spread in all directions.

But upon closer inspection, one can discover...

Diamond Jozu's body showed no signs of injury whatsoever.

Even the parts of his body that were slashed by Weevil's naginata did not suffer any damage.

Unless there is a situation where the ability is countered.

Otherwise.

In terms of physical defense alone, Diamond Jozu's strength is among the best in the New World!

The defense of the [Paramecia Glint- Glitter-Glitter Fruit] is so strong that even the Flying Slash of the World's Greatest Swordsman cannot break through it.

Weevil felt the recoil force transmitted from the hilt of the naginata, and his palms felt a tingling sensation.

This situation infuriated him even more.

When a child's wishes are not met, it often only leads to greater anger.

Especially "super naughty kids" like Weevil.

I'm angry!

Weevil swung his naginata, twirling it a few times to dissipate the powerful recoil, and glared fiercely at Diamond Jozu before him.

"You bastard child from abroad!!"

Weevil's furious roar was incredibly high-pitched, as if it pierced directly through the clouds above the Sky Garden.

Both the members of the Storm Pirates and the members of the Dawn Pirates heard Weevil's roar.

The Whitebeard Pirates were no exception.

Weevil's words were like a sharp, resounding slap in the face to the members of the Whitebeard Pirates.

The massive verbal attack was like a mental nuclear bomb that exploded on the spot, leaving all the Whitebeard Pirates members on the battlefield dizzy and slowing down their reactions by one or two beats.

Ask anyone across the entire ocean, who doesn't know that the so-called "members" of the Whitebeard Pirates are actually all Whitebeard's "sons"?

The Whitebeard Pirates 16 divisions and 43 affiliated pirate crews, totaling nearly 50,000 people.

All 50,000 people would respectfully address Whitebeard with one phrase:

"Dad."

Anyone else who dared to utter the words "bastard" in front of the Whitebeard Pirates would definitely, absolutely, and inevitably face bloody retaliation from them.

But.

Who was it that uttered the word "bastard" —Edward Weevil?

The members of the Whitebeard Pirates felt uneasy when they saw Weevil's Whitebeard.

This shape, this color of beard...

Is he really not Dad's illegitimate son?

And at this time...

Weevil's "attack" hadn't stopped; he continued to howl like an unsatisfied child.

"I'm Dad's real son!!!"

Diamond Jozu, who was the first to be affected, stood frozen in place.

Who I am?

Where am I?

What am I supposed to do?

Generally speaking, pirates don't care about ethical issues.

But the Whitebeard Pirates were different.

"Old Man" and "Son" together formed the Whitebeard Pirates.

The old man treated each of his "sons" equally, regardless of race, background, or past.

This is something that every member of the Whitebeard Pirates is extremely grateful for.

But at this moment.

Diamond Jozu looked at Weevil, who was screaming like a child, and a thought inexplicably popped into his mind:

A "biological son" who was more entitled to love his father than they were has appeared...

Oh, no.

Not one.

There are two.

Edward Weevil's anger ignited the power of his [Yama-waro Fruit], causing his body to expand rapidly like an inflating balloon, and his strength to surge accordingly.

Almost at the same time.

Rumble--

Amidst the faint rumble of thunder.

Edward Teach disappeared near the Execution Platform.

A blinding flash of lightning illuminated the Sky Garden.

Edward Teach's figure appeared in the space above the Moby Dick as if it had flashed.

He raised his right hand, summoning thousands of bolts of lightning, which slammed down rapidly on the Whitebeard Pirates' flagship below.

A Phoenix engulfed in blazing blue flames suddenly flew off the deck of the Moby Dick, fearlessly facing the earth-shattering thunderbolts raining down from the sky.

Boom boom boom--

The collision between the Phoenix and the thunderstorm caused a series of continuous roaring sounds.

But the Phoenix is ultimately a legendary mythical beast.

Before that wondrous azure flame, lightning seemed to have completely lost its offensive power.

Even when attacked by a barrage of lightning bolts.

The Phoenix continued to spread its wings freely, seemingly unharmed.

"Is this the legendary invincible [Rumble-Rumble Fruit]?"

Marco the Phoenix, the first division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, revealed his human form.

"Second Generation, wait until your father deals with that White Dragon, then let him deal with you and the Third generation!"

"Now, let me play with you!"

Second update.

Good morning, everyone.