Two days later.
Having recovered from his injuries, Gecko Moria, along with Tyrant Kuma, flew directly to Marineford, the Marine Headquarters, to attend the meeting of the Shichibukai.
At this time, only four of the Shichibukai had arrived at Marine Headquarters.
Hawkeye Mihawk, Heavenly Yaksha, Doflamingo Tyrant Kuma, Gecko Moria.
Jinbe, has been taken to Impel Down.
The Pirate Empress is still missing...
The result was on the third day.
A piece of news gave the Sengoku the Buddha a small shock.
Crocodile, a former Shichibukai, has reappeared and formed an alliance with Marshall D. Teach, a traitor to the Whitebeard Pirates.
Sand Crocodile, this ruthless tyrant, even became Marshall D. Teach's right-hand man.
This made the newly formed Blackbeard Pirates instantly famous.
Countless people are curious about the origins of this Blackbeard Teach.
It's amazing that he could subdue Crocodile, a Shichibukai.
At Marineford, Marine Headquarters
"Foohoo! How did Sand Crocodile manage to escape from Wang Shi?"
Doflamingo, holding a newspaper, sat directly on the armrest of the chair, his feet rudely placed on the table, ignoring the food on it.
He simply didn't believe Crocodile had that ability.
He preferred to believe that Wang Shi, the Overlord of the East Blue, was behind the scheme.
It seems that this Goa Emperor has already made a move.
I just don't know what Wang Shi's purpose is.
However, Doflamingo believed that this would definitely make the war more enjoyable.
Hawkeye Mihawk sat in a chair, his feet casually propped up on the table, swirling a half-empty glass of red wine in one hand and holding a newspaper in the other.
The Supreme Grade Swords, Black Blade Yoru, leaned casually against the back of the chair like a toy.
Tyrant Kuma sat with his arms crossed, expressionless, his eyes behind his reflective glasses revealing a deep contemplation.
Only Gecko Moria can still eat.
"Hehehe, it's rare to see the World Government make such a big move."
"I want Whitebeard and the corpses of those division commanders!"
Gecko Moria bared his sharp teeth; he was cooperating with Kuma, and behind him were the One Emperor and Three Dukes of the Goa Empire.
He wants the corpse, and the Goa Empire wants the ability users.
"Crocodile is really going backwards as he gets older, actually teaming up with some nobody."
Hawkeye Mihawk took a sip of red wine, thinking that Sand Crocodile was like him, used to being alone.
"Foohoo, this guy is no ordinary person; after all, he took down the fourth division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates."
"Furthermore, his ability to handle the Sand Crocodile proves his skill and strength."
Doflamingo looked at Blackbeard Teach's newspaper.
This is actually a damned D Clan.
Then he wouldn't need to cooperate with Blackbeard Teach.
Moreover, Blackbeard Teach has already become a pawn for Crocodile and the Wang Shi.
It's unlikely to cause much of a stir.
···
In the later part of the Grand Line.
The Blackbeard Pirates have welcomed a new member.
Cameo, who had long since left the Whitebeard Pirates, has surprisingly appeared at the Grand Line Paradise.
"Teach, are you sure you can defeat Whitebeard?"
"I must copy Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit power!"
After being invited by Blackbeard Teach's ambitious speech, Cameo agreed to form an alliance with Teach and nominally join the Blackbeard Pirates.
Since the Whitebeard Pirates underwent a massive expansion, he, the 'traitor' who left the Whitebeard Pirates, could no longer survive in the New World and had no choice but to return to the Grand Line to reign supreme.
Seeing Blackbeard Teach, a fellow traveler who also left the Whitebeard Pirates, I suddenly felt a sense of shared misfortune.
"Hahaha! You won't be disappointed!"
If Blackbeard Teach hadn't been so familiar with Cameo's Paramecia Copy-Copy Devil Fruit User, he would have genuinely wanted to acquire that impressive copying ability.
However, this replication capability has too many limitations.
They're not good enough to be Blackbeard's target.
Moreover, he had already planned out his three abilities.
That includes the most evil Logia Dark-Dark Fruit ability, the Paramecia Tremor-Tremor Fruit ability with the strongest destructive power, and a Mythical Zoan ability with powerful regenerative and life-sustaining abilities.
He aims to gather the strongest abilities from all three systems, become the new Four Emperors, the new overlord of the New World, and even the King of the World!
"Hiss, Sand Crocodile, I've heard Daimyo you, shall we shake hands?"
Cameo has his eye on Crocodile's Sand-Sand Fruit ability. As a 'comrade' on the same ship, copying his ability shouldn't be a problem, right?
"Roll!"
Crocodile, cigar in mouth, didn't even bother to touch hands with Cameo with his Golden Hook.
"..."
A hint of displeasure flashed in Cameo's eyes; after all, he was a notorious pirate with a bounty of 300 million.
Of the three, his bounty is currently the highest.
Teach still has zero bounty, and Crocodile's bounty has not been updated and remains at 80 million Belly.
"Hahaha, relax, relax Cameo, I've found an even better ability to copy for you."
Blackbeard Teach grinned, not caring about the motives or conflicts of these 'comrades,' as long as they could help him achieve his goals.
Another day later.
Blackbeard Teach used his charm to recruit their ship's doctor, the sickly Grim Reaper Doc Q.
Blackbeard Teach also decisively defeated several pirate crews with bounties exceeding 70 million Belly.
Under Teach's persuasion, Cameo, the clone, transformed into other people's appearances and boldly infiltrated Marine Headquarters to plead for the last Shichibukai spot for Blackbeard Teach.
As a result, the World Government and Sengoku the Buddha granted Blackbeard Teach's request, allowing the Blackbeard Pirates to join the war against the Whitebeard Pirates.
What reason would the World Government have not to accept such thugs who come to it willingly?
Moreover, there's Crocodile, the former Shichibukai.
Even if Blackbeard Teach is just a figurehead, at least there's Sand Crocodile to rely on.
The Sengoku the Buddha summoned the Blackbeard Pirates to a gathering in Marineford.
The skilled and daring Blackbeard Teach and Crocodile actually went to Marineford for a feast.
At the same time, the World Government immediately announced that Blackbeard Teach had become the new Shichibukai.
The news that five Shichibukai and one former Shichibukai had gathered at Marineford finally reached Amazon Lily Amazon Lily on Amazon Lily, thanks to Shakky's relay.
Gloriosa was deeply worried about this.
The soldiers of Amazon Lily Vice Admiral Momonga's announcements over the loudspeaker outside Amazon Lily had already heard them.
"Snake Princess, the deadline given by the World Government is in two days."
"If you don't respond, they're going to issue a 'Buster Call' against Amazon Lily."
Gloriosa immediately ran to consult with the Pirate Empress Boa Hancock.
"I'm not going! I will never serve the World Government."
"Even if the Amazon Lily perishes because of my decision, I won't go!"
The Pirate Empress flatly refused, her eyes filled only with disgust for the World Government and the Celestial Dragons.
"Snake Princess, you..."
"Hmph, I'll go and destroy that warship right now!"
Boa Hancock walked straight out; she wanted to show the old woman her determination...