The Black Group's Bounty and the White Group's Despair
News of the Blackbeard Pirates' reappearance spread rapidly throughout the New World.
New bounty posters for the Blackbeard Pirates were released the following day.
Blackbeard Teach, bounty 3.996 billion Belly.
Loki, the Cursed Prince, has a bounty of 3 billion Belly.
Weevil. Edward Weevil, with a bounty of 1 billion Belly.
Pegasus, with a bounty of 720 million Belly.
Mighty Strong, with a bounty of 520 million Belly.
The Decalvan Brothers, each with a bounty of 300 million Belly.
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On the Sphinx Island in the New World.
Fire Fist Ace and Marco the Phoenix stared in disbelief at the newspapers and bounty posters.
Teach didn't die?
Crocodile previously brought out so many prisoners and great pirates from Impel Down, and established the Cross Guild.
However, characters like Blackbeard Teach, Cameo, and Grim Reaper Doc Q did not appear.
People once believed that Blackbeard Teach, one of the Shichibukai, had been betrayed and killed by Crocodile, a former Shichibukai.
Crocodile, that cunning crocodile, merely used Blackbeard Teach, the new Shichibukai, to achieve his own goals and plans.
After all, Sand Crocodile has always been known for his cunning.
As it turned out, Crocodile became the leader of the Cross Guild, ascending to the position of one of the new Four Emperors.
This represents a significant leap from the Shichibukai to one of the Four Emperors.
In the eyes of the world today, Sand Crocodile, the new Four Emperors, is synonymous with strategy and cunning.
I never expected things to turn out this way.
Blackbeard Teach not only survived, but also reappeared with even more powerful warriors.
He was quickly recognized by the World Government as one of the Four Emperors.
He even reunited with Crocodile, his former right-hand man, forming a powerful alliance as two emperors, overwhelming the New World with their might.
People now suspect that Crocodile and Blackbeard Teach have long harbored ambitions to seize the throne of Four Emperors.
Finally, we'll work together to plan for even bigger goals.
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"Edward Weevil has joined the Blackbeard Pirates, can we still get our revenge?"
"Damn Decalvan Brothers!! How could they Teach Teach's ranks! Have they forgotten how Captain Thatch died?!"
"I'd rather see them join the Cross Guild than become subordinates of Teach, that murderer!"
"What nonsense are you talking about! Don't forget that Captain Jozu died at the hands of the Cross Guild."
"Speaking of which, the Decalvan Brothers only joined us after they were defeated by Captain Thatch and Ace, right?"
"Could it be that the Decalvan Brothers have always harbored resentment towards Thatch and Ace, and that's why they're now joining Blackbeard's ranks?"
"Damn it! How come I never realized they were such bastards!"
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The remaining division commanders and subordinate commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates began to curse indignantly.
But more than anything, there was worry and fear!
Now, let alone seeking revenge against Blackbeard Teach and Edward Weevil, the fact that the Blackbeard Pirates, one of the new Four Emperors, haven't come to wipe them out is already a blessing from Goddess of Fortune!
"Teach used Pops's Tremor-Tremor Fruit power!"
Marco the Phoenix's pupils trembled; he couldn't believe that his Pops's strongest ability had fallen into the hands of Teach, that traitor.
Most importantly, Teach actually used two Devil Fruit abilities.
One is Thatch's Dark-Dark Fruit ability, and the other is Pops's Tremor-Tremor Fruit ability.
That bastard Teach climbed to the position of Four Emperors by stepping on the lives of his family.
Fire Fist Ace looked at the enormous bounties on Blackbeard Teach, Loki, and Edward Weevil's heads and instantly felt immense pressure, even a sense of powerlessness and Despair.
Ace's bounty skyrocketed from 550 million Belly to 1.5 billion Belly after his identity as Roger's son was revealed.
He later became the new captain of the Whitebeard Pirates and went through several battles with the Ochoku Pirates before the World Government raised his bounty to 1.99 billion Belly.
It's only slightly higher than Crocodile's original value of 1.965 billion.
But they have never been able to overcome the hurdle of 2 billion Belly.
Blackbeard Teach has now become a powerful dual Devil Fruit User, and Loki is the infamous giant prince.
How should he take revenge?
I recalled how I had confidently declared my intention to avenge Karma and Andre in front of Sister Whitey Bay and the others a few days ago.
At this moment, it seems so powerless and ridiculous.
He will likely never be able to kill Edward Weevil and Teach in his lifetime.
The most tragic thing is that the Whitebeard Pirates are now divided.
Whitey Bay and Elwan were immediately relieved of their positions as squad leaders.
Knight Doma and Rachel McGuy, seeing Whitey Bay and Elwan give up and the Decalvan Brothers disappear, were already wavering.
Now that they know for sure that the Decalvan Brothers have joined the enemy Blackbeard Pirates, they are even more hesitant.
Can the Whitebeard Pirates' dilapidated ship continue its voyage?
If either the Cross Guild or one of the Four Emperors from the Blackbeard Pirates were to attack, they would already be unable to hold out.
Moreover, the Cross Guild and the Blackbeard Pirates, two powerful enemies, have formed an alliance.
Are they even going to let the Whitebeard Pirates survive?
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After venting their anger by cursing the Decalvan Brothers, Teach, Edward Weevil, and the others, the Whitebeard Pirates fell into endless silence and confusion.
And of course, there was fear.
They feared when the Cross Guild and the Blackbeard Pirates would attack Sphinx Island.
Can they still hold onto Sphinx Island and the rest of their territory?
Some of the surviving, weak captains were already trembling with fear, and the thought of quitting was taking root in their minds.
Even Whitey Bay and Elwan were plunged into deep helplessness and Despair after reading the news.
They knew that if the Blackbeard Pirates came to take their territory, they wouldn't be able to stop them.
Even with Ace, Marco, Vista on the island, they still couldn't stop monsters like Blackbeard Teach and Loki!
If Blackbeard Teach were to cause a massive earthquake on Sphinx Island, Whitebeard 'Pops homeland would be destroyed in an instant.
"Ace, Marco, carry on Pops's will and banner, and sail freely and grow stronger."
"Let's leave these territories to the Blackbeard Pirates and the Cross Guild."
"Sphinx Island will fly the flag of the Cross Guild, and Elwan and I will continue to protect my Pops's homeland..."
Whitey Bay spoke wearily, as if he had lost all his energy, making this decision with great difficulty.
If Ace and Marco were tied up on Sphinx Island, it would only be a slow death.
It would be better to set Ace and the others free, hoping they can truly grow up.
One day, I will be able to take back everything that belonged to my Pops and rebuild the glory and splendor of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Ace and Marco were shocked that Whitey Bay would say something like that.
"Boss, we won't leave! We'll live and die with Sphinx Island..."
Ace shouted urgently, his eyes filled with panic, his body trembling violently.
"Shut up!"
"Can't you be a little more mature?!"
"Don't argue! Don't debate!"
"If you still have any ambition, then get stronger quickly! And then come back to fight!"
With tears in her eyes, Whitey Bay began to curse, her tone filled with anger and helplessness at his son's lack of progress.