Robin nodded as well. "That's right. Both sides, including reinforcements, had a huge number of people involved. It was an enormous battle. In the end, Marco and the others suffered a crushing defeat, and Blackbeard became one of the Four Emperors after that war."
Lu Yu finally understood. "So that's how it was."
Luffy immediately exploded, shouting angrily, "Damn you, Blackbeard!"
Usopp said, "That was a major incident. Did you really know nothing about it while you were training?"
Luffy said, "I really want to see them again and thank them."
Cat Viper said, "That means we're the same as the guards—we need time to prepare."
Duke Inuarashi nodded in agreement with Cat Viper.
Luffy said, "I see. Got it. Then let's split up and act separately for now."
The guards said, "We shall head straight to Wano Country first, gather our comrades, and formulate a battle plan."
Zoro said, "Is it really okay for you to go back like this? Isn't the shogun still hunting you?"
Kankuro said, "We know it's extremely dangerous, but we're truly worried about our comrades back home."
Brook said, "Wano Country is Kaido's territory now, isn't it? If you go back, not only might you run into the Beast Pirates, but even entering Wano Country would be difficult, wouldn't it?"
Usopp said, "Can't you use ninjutsu to think of some other way?"
Raizo said, "It would be very difficult to use ninjutsu on everyone. That's all."
"Is that so?" Usopp finally realized. Just then, Trafalgar Law stepped forward and said, "Traveling aboard our submarine can ensure your safety."
Everyone immediately brightened up. The guards smiled and said, "Oh, is that true? Lord Law, then please, we beg you!"
Kankuro said happily, "Please."
Trafalgar Law said, "The important thing is that once the submarine reaches