Unbeknownst to Wang Shi, the world situation had undergone a tremendous change.
Shakky, Rayleigh, Garp, unaware of the cooperation between Wang Shi and the World Government, quickly completed their own update plan.
The Whitebeard Pirates disappeared, the Red Hair Pirates disappeared, even Beast Kaido has disappeared...
The next day, the slaves were also taken away by the Four Seas Fleet.
The Goa Empire left the Lawless Zone of the Sabaody Archipelago and disappeared on this 'Island of New Beginnings'.
Shakky and the others thought that the Wang Shi was going to Marineford to meet up with the navy.
They discovered that the two airships were heading not towards Marineford, but towards Enies Lobby in another direction.
This made Shakky a little embarrassed.
Their analysis seems to be wrong.
The Goa Empire was not there to defend Marineford, but rather to defend Enies Lobby.
Is this to defend against Golden Lion Shiki? Or that elusive Uchiha Zhang San?
Fist Garp's face darkened; he was worried that the Goa Empire wasn't participating in the Marineford War.
They wouldn't release Beast Kaido and escalate the war.
"Perhaps after Enies Lobby is settled, Wang Shi will still go to Marineford."
Rayleigh tried to save face for his woman, saying it was just a misanalysis, nothing serious.
Anyway, no matter how Marineford is destroyed, it's none of their business.
"No, the World Government probably wants the Goa Empire to guard against the Revolutionary Army. Impel Down is probably also part of the cooperative mission with the Wang Shi."
"Didn't the news say that the Revolutionary Army was going to invade Impel Down and rescue Ambrio Ivankov?"
Shakky finally guessed the details of the cooperation between the World Government and the Goa Empire.
"So that means the Goa Empire won't participate in the Marineford War?"
Fist Garp pondered how severe the consequences would have been if Beast Kaido had joined the war without the Goa Empire.
Can the Marine Headquarters and the Holy Knights withstand the Whitebeard Pirates, Beast Kaido, and Golden Lion Shiki?!
Has this gone too far?
Fortunately, Rayleigh and Red-Haired Shanks were neutral; otherwise, they would have attacked Marine Headquarters together.
This war is likely doomed.
"We need to find a way to rescue Fire Fist Ace as soon as possible!"
"As long as we rescue him, the Whitebeard Pirates will retreat, and then this war will end."
"Beast Kaido and Golden Lion Shiki have no choice but to leave."
Seeing that Garp's stance seemed to have changed, Shakky quickly spoke up.
She was genuinely afraid that Garp would intervene to help fight Beast Kaido or Golden Lion Shiki.
This led to the failure to rescue Fire Fist Ace.
"Garp, since the Holy Knights are going to fight, the Five Elders might even show up."
Rayleigh slapped Garp on the shoulder, retaliating fiercely.
The current situation appears to be that their side has the upper hand.
This put Rayleigh in a good mood.
Of course, this is all predicated on the appearance of Beast Kaido and Golden Lion Shiki.
"Snort!"
"Rescuing Ace quickly and ending the war ahead of schedule is indeed the best outcome."
Garp's expression showed a hint of hesitation. If the Navy was at a disadvantage, then he would have to consider fighting for the Navy.
"The battlefield is ever-changing; no one knows what will happen."
Our goal is to rescue Ace.
Rayleigh reminded Garp that he was indeed a little worried that the guy might turn against him.
After all, this guy is a naval hero!
At that time, Garp might save Ace, and the pirates might be killed.
"I see."
Garp spoke slowly, saying that if the pirates became too powerful, he would go after Kaido and Shiki.
That's the decision!
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On the Exile Emperor.
"Your Majesty, why did we leave Sabaody Archipelago so quickly?"
"Are we going to Enies Lobby now, or Impel Down in the Calm Belt?"
"Are we really going to search for the Revolutionary Army?"
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The girls started chattering away.
"The Whitebeard Pirates have already disappeared from the New World. What other way could they possibly return besides using a coating technique?"
"If we stay on Sabaody Archipelago and encounter the Whitebeard Pirates and their affiliated pirate crews returning to the Grand Line, should we launch an attack?"
"Dealing with the Whitebeard Pirates is not included in our cooperation terms."
"Let's take a stroll around Enies Lobby first, and fulfill our cooperative mission."
Wang Shi smiled faintly; he needed to discuss the 'encounter battle' with Dragon.
Fire Fist Ace was taken away around 8 or 9 a. m. and taken to Marineford execution before noon.
Crocodile has reported to Wang Shi that he and Blackbeard Teach will hijack a Seastone warship and head to Impel Down before the war begins.
Clearly, the Revolutionary Army will only make their appearance after Blackbeard Teach enters Impel Down.
Wang Shi had already arranged his time perfectly.
All the pieces in this game are under Wang Shi's control.
The Five Elders and the Holy Knight thought they had the whole situation under control, Blackbeard Teach still thought he could really become a chess player...
But Wang Shi had completely fooled him.
The two airships circled around Enies Lobby a few times before disappearing again, seemingly on patrol of the three locations.
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In the sixth level of Impel Down, the Infinite Hell.
Fire Fist Ace and Jinbe, Jinbe the Shichibukai of the Sea, were imprisoned in a dimly lit Seastone cage.
Jinbe, who is not a Devil Fruit user, is bound by sturdy Seastone chains, with several times more restraints than Fire Fist Ace, Devil Fruit User.
Even now, Ace still can't understand why Squard would betray him.
Squard's betrayal plunged Ace into deep self-doubt.
He clearly went to reconcile with Squard in good faith.
But why is this happening?
Fortunately, Fire Fist Ace doesn't yet know that Teach killed Thatch, otherwise he would be even angrier and more depressed.
Jinbe, the Fish-Man, looked at Ace, whose eyes were lifeless.
For a moment, I didn't know how to comfort her.
When Ace first went to challenge Whitebeard, he was full of Pops vigor and high spirits.
Just then...
A prison guard, shirtless, strode triumphantly into the Infinite Hell.
"Jinbe, are you really going to die for Fire Fist Ace?"
"If you agree to fight for the World Government, we can release you immediately and restore your status Shichibukai."
"Did you know that a new Shichibukai emerged shortly after you were imprisoned?"
"This Shichibukai not only killed Whitebeard's fourth division commander, but also recruited Crocodile, a former Shichibukai."
"Now, in Marineford, I'm a guest, just like the other Shichibukai."
Hannyabal, the deputy warden of Impel Down, held a newspaper and earnestly advised Jinbe.
If he successfully persuades Jinbe, he will have performed a great service and might be able to replace Magellan as the new warden.
"What did you say? Who killed Thatch? Who was it?!"
"What's his name?!"
Upon hearing that Whitebeard's fourth division commander had been killed, a distraught Fire Fist Ace suddenly struggled to his feet and frantically shouted at Hannyabal outside the cage, his bloodshot eyes filled with murderous intent.