"Oh? Crocodile, this little brat, Devil Fruit, can actually do this?"
The second half of New World, a small island on the territory of Whitebeard.
A look of surprise flashed in Whitebeard's eyes. He did not expect that this kid Crocodile could actually develop Devil Fruit to such an extent that it could directly shake the entire island.
For a moment, Whitebeard frowned, watching the sky full of yellow sand sweeping out from the ground, and endless sand appearing on the surface of the entire island, Whitebeard had a bad feeling in his heart.
The next second, Whitebeard felt his feet loosen up, and his whole body seemed to be trapped in quicksand. Even if he struggled hard, it was still to no avail, and on the contrary, it accelerated the speed at which he fell into it.
"No, Marco!"
Whitebeard shouted loudly.
With his physical strength, he is not worried about his own safety at all, but the same cannot be said for others. Whitebeard can feel that the muscles trapped in the yellow sand are being squeezed by the sand.
And as your body sinks deeper and deeper, the pressure of the sand squeezing your body becomes greater and greater.
The strength of his own body is terrifying. Even if his whole body is trapped in the yellow sand, he can still be safe and sound. After all, his Armament Haki is very strong.
But except for himself, the other sons may not be able to bear it.
Of course, Marco and Jozu are exceptions. The former can transform into Phoenix Form and fly into the air, while the latter's Diamond Fruit ability is able to receive Great Swordsman's attack.
At this moment, Whitebeard didn't need to remind him, Marco had transformed into Phoenix human-animal form and quickly rescued the Whitebeard Pirates members who were close to him.
With the help of Marco, all the captain-level figures of Whitebeard Pirates were rescued in a short time.
As for the other unimportant members, Marco said there was nothing he could do.
At this moment, watching Marco's movements, Crocodile's hands once again increased the output of Chakra in his body. In an instant, the yellow sand rolled up high, like waves on the sea, quickly sweeping towards Whitebeard.
In his plan, as long as Whitebeard can be trapped, this place will become his home ground. Whether Marco the Phoenix or Diamond Jozu, they will all become Wanghun.
However, the ideal is very full and the reality is very skinny. Crocodile Suna Suna no Mi is destined to be defeated by Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
I saw yellow sand covering Whitebeard's waist, and then two groups of white lights instantly appeared on his hands.
"Boom... click, click, click..."
As Whitebeard punched out two punches, one punch rushed towards Crocodile to force him back, and the other punch hit the ground directly, instantly causing the sand that trapped Whitebeard to fly everywhere.
It's a good idea to use softness to overcome strength, but it's a pity that Suna Suna no Mi of Crocodile is not Awakening, otherwise his move might really trap Whitebeard.
"Kid, the fighting game is over!"
Whitebeard shouted angrily, although his most important sons were fine, the people who got on the Whitebeard ship were all his family members.
Just now, more than a dozen people were dragged underground by the yellow sand. At this moment, Whitebeard and Observation Haki could no longer sense the life breath of those people.
So, how can Whitebeard not be angry!
The angry Whitebeard was obviously terrifying. He quickly moved in front of Crocodile, and his hands were already covered with Armament Haki that could deal with Logia Devil Fruit User.
"Crack!"
In almost an instant, Whitebeard had already pinched Crocodile's neck. As long as he exerted force, he could take away Crocodile's life.
"Bang!"
However, Whitebeard did not kill Crocodile directly. Instead, he used the moves used to deal with Akainu Sakazuki in the original work and smashed Crocodile to the ground.
This blow, Whitebeard shot with hatred, was naturally powerful. No, Crocodile was knocked to the ground, instantly dizzy and in great pain.
"Kid, are you ready to die for hurting my Whitebeard family?" Whitebeard raised his other arm and clenched it into a fist. Tremor-Tremor Fruit's white light ball appeared on his fist again. This blow was ready to completely end Crocodile's life.
However, Crocodile was also angry at this moment. He did not sit still and wait for death. Armament Haki covered his head and raised his right hand.
In an instant, the yellow sand on the ground quickly formed a long knife of only about one meter, and Armament Haki was also covered on it.
"Ding!"
Although this attack was very secretive, Observation Haki of Whitebeard had already captured Crocodile's small movements.
Therefore, before the tip of the sand knife hit the body, Armament Haki accurately appeared there to block it firmly.
"Damn, how could..."
Crocodile felt surprised, scared, angry, and helpless, all mixed emotions.
"Is this the end?"
Seeing Whitebeard's fist about to fall on his head, Crocodile felt the call of death.
Just when he was about to close his eyes and wait for death to come, suddenly, Whitebeard stopped what he was doing and turned his head to look at the figure that was rushing towards this side like an ordinary meteor.
"Takenaka Kaguya actually came in person!" Whitebeard frowned, stood up and held Crocodile in his hand, staring at the figure who was getting closer and closer.
"Boom... boom..."
In the blink of an eye, Takenaka Kaguya's figure appeared. Where he landed, all the sand was blown away by the strong airflow, and the island was shaken directly by his kick.
"Navy's Xuan Long Admiral!"
"Takenaka Kaguya!"
"A scary guy actually comes here!"
"..."
The members of Whitebeard Pirates looked at Takenaka Kaguya who had just appeared with vigilance as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
"Hahaha, Whitebeard, I haven't seen you for a long time. Your strength is really getting stronger and stronger." Takenaka Kaguya laughed and said, feeling relieved in his heart.
From just now, through the coverage of Advanced Observation Haki, he detected the scene where Crocodile was defeated by Whitebeard.
That's why he accelerated again and made no secret of his aura, allowing Whitebeard to feel his aura from a long distance away and know of his arrival.
Fortunately, Whitebeard was very generous and did not directly crush Crocodile to death. Otherwise, there might have been a big battle today!
"It's been a long time. I didn't expect that this Sand Crocodile brat of yours would dare to come to my territory to cause trouble, and even killed so many family members on my ship!" Whitebeard looked at Takenaka Kaguya indifferently, and said with the murderous intention in his body not weakening at all.
"So? Are you going to let Crocodile pay for it with his life?"
The smile on Takenaka Kaguya's face disappeared, and then he looked around, scanning Marco and others one by one.
When he saw Blackbeard, he paused briefly, but did not make any unnecessary movements. Finally, his cold eyes fell on Whitebeard, and he continued calmly, "Whitebeard, can we discuss it?"
"You owe me a favor again, let's let this matter go!" Whitebeard noticed Takenaka Kaguya's gaze, so he did not dare to gamble with the lives of Marco and others.
If he doesn't compromise today, even if he can survive, no one else on this island will survive.
Everyone knew how powerful Takenaka Kaguya was, and he personally felt the extremely violent and bottomless aura of Takenaka Kaguya. He knew that even if he tried his best, he might not be Takenaka Kaguya's opponent.
Another one, Takenaka Kaguya's favor is very valuable. In the waters near Sabaody Archipelago, he used the favor of saving Takenaka Kaguya in exchange for Roger Pirates's safe departure.
After so many years, although he does not regret his original decision, he still feels it is a pity.
Also, he has fought Takenaka Kaguya several times over the years, and every time he feels that he is reaching his limit and Takenaka Kaguya will stop.
After going back and forth, he and Takenaka Kaguya also reached a tacit understanding not to kill anyone.
"Okay!"
After taking one look at Crocodile, Takenaka Kaguya agreed without any hesitation.
A favor can avoid a huge war and save Crocodile's life. It doesn't seem like a loss.
"Whoosh!"
When Whitebeard saw that he agreed, he threw Crocodile over without leaving any ink.
After catching Crocodile, Takenaka Kaguya nodded and looked up and down Whitebeard.
Immediately, under everyone's surprised gazes, Conqueror's Haki on Takenaka Kaguya was released with all its strength.
After a while, looking at all his sons who had fainted, Whitebeard said with an ugly expression, "Takenaka Kaguya, what do you mean?"
"Don't be nervous, I just want to say a few words to you.
Don't worry, they are all fine!"
With that said, Takenaka Kaguya took back Conqueror's Haki, then took out two barrels of Sherry from System Space, threw one barrel to Whitebeard, and then opened the barrel of wine in his hand.
"Gulu gulu..."
After taking a big sip, he looked at Whitebeard who caught the wine barrel but did not open it, and said with a smile, "Why, are you afraid that I will poison the wine?"
"Gu la la la la, what are you talking about? A man like you really wants to kill someone, so there is no need to resort to such tricks."
Whitebeard laughed loudly, then opened the cork of the wine barrel and took a big gulp of wine.
After drinking each, Takenaka Kaguya sat down, looked at Whitebeard, shook his head and said, "Whitebeard, your health is not optimistic!
If you don't get treatment anymore, I'm afraid you will only be able to stay at your peak for ten years at most!"
"Gu la la la la, ten years? That's enough.
Takenaka, you are still so awesome. I feel like I have no secrets at all in front of you. You just took one look at my body and you actually figured out my physical condition." Whitebeard laughed and sighed helplessly.
"There is no way, no one will have secrets in front of me, and you are not the first.
Back to business, you now have two ways to solve the hidden wounds in your body. One is for me to help you. In this way, I can repay your life-saving grace to me.
The other one is to find something called Pure Gold. Pure Gold can lock all the functions of your body and keep you as you are now. You won't die until you see it!" Takenaka Kaguya smiled and looked at Whitebeard and said seriously.
"Pure Gold? I've heard of it, but unfortunately there's little hope of finding that kind of thing.
It has been many years since I heard any news from Pure Gold, and I have been looking for World Government for many years without any clues.
So, if I want to treat the hidden wounds in my body, it seems I can only ask you to help me!" Whitebeard frowned, recalled it in his mind for a while, and then slowly said.
"Indeed, Pure Gold's message, not even World Government, was found.
However, I know some information about Pure Gold, but unfortunately even if I tell you, you probably won't be able to find it.
Then, let me help you deal with the hidden injuries in your body, so that you can at least extend the time you can stand at the top." Takenaka Kaguya nodded.
"Gu la la la la, no need.
As for the kindness of rescuing you, as early as when Sabaody Archipelago was in that sea area, I had already used it in exchange for Roger Pirates's safe departure.
As for the favor you owe me, I haven't decided yet what I want you to do!" Whitebeard laughed and waved his hand.
"Haha, it's just Roger Pirates. Letting them go won't be enough to offset your life-saving grace for me.
As for your thoughts, I can understand it.
Others' dreams of going to sea are either to gain wealth and fame, or to gain power, but your dream is to find your family.
I know you feel very satisfied now, but, Whitebeard, I have to remind you that Whitebeard Pirates will only exist if you are here.
If you die one day, your sons may not even be able to protect themselves!
To put it bluntly, if I wanted to, I could completely eliminate them with just one face-to-face meeting." Takenaka Kaguya chuckled, then looked at Whitebeard with a little disappointment and said.
Whitebeard is a bit naive, and there is no qualified successor yet. After his death, neither Marco nor anyone else can protect Whitebeard Pirates.
The only person who can protect all this is the fat black man Teach lying not far away. Unfortunately, that guy is a careerist. He has some clear and unshakable goals before he gets on the ship.
Therefore, Takenaka Kaguya is not optimistic about Whitebeard Pirates at all.
"Gula la la la, Takenaka, my sons are not useless, they will have the opportunity to prove their strength.
Of course, I admit that your statement is not alarmist, but I am still not prepared to exchange favors for your help.
I am Whitebeard, the top strong man in this sea. If I don't want to die, including you, you may not be able to really kill me." Whitebeard laughed loudly, and then looked at Takenaka Kaguya with great confidence and said.
"Haha, that's all, since you said so, I can only let you go.
However, I owe you two favors. You can ask me to do two things for you at any time.
Finally, I would like to remind you that the little black fat man is not as simple as he seems on the surface, you'd better be on guard against him, otherwise you will regret it one day!"