Whitebeard? Newgate!

"Newgate, sit down first."

Carl brought a stool out from the room and then looked toward White Tiger.

"White Tiger, go hunt some prey."

Hearing Carl call it, White Tiger glanced at Newgate before sprinting into the depths of the forest.

Because White Tiger had grown fond of the taste of yesterday's barbecue—having never eaten cooked food before—it seemed somewhat impatient.

Although the meal it had yesterday was enough to keep it from needing food for three or four days, who would ever complain about having too much food?

"Whitebeard? Are you referring to me?"

Newgate asked with a puzzled expression while sitting down on the petite stool.

He currently had a full head of golden hair; the name "Whitebeard" didn't seem to fit him at all.

Carl smiled and explained, "Haha, no, no, no. You just look a bit like a friend of mine."

Newgate nodded; he must have misunderstood.

At the same time, he noticed Carl's life force, which piqued his curiosity, as there was always a resonance between the strong.

In his view, someone like Carl shouldn't be a native of this place, and the wooden cabin looked brand new.

"Who are you?"

Newgate voiced the confusion in his heart.

Carl smiled slightly.

"I was blown here by the waves of the sea."

Newgate hadn't expected Carl to have the same experience as him.

"Haha, what a coincidence. So was I."

"Oh, really? That is quite a coincidence, hahahaha."

Carl hadn't expected that Newgate would also be defeated by the surf!

"You must be from a rare race, right?"

On one hand, Carl's life force was indeed too strong, and on the other, he noticed that Carl's skin emitted a golden glow.

"That's right, I possess the bloodline of the Titans."

Carl had no choice but to fabricate an identity for himself.

"Titans?"

"Gurararara! I have never heard of this race before."

Afterward, Carl and Newgate began to chat.

Just as they were talking, White Tiger had already captured a Titan Python.

It dragged its prey back happily, its entire body radiating the aura of victory.

"Awoo!"

White Tiger let out a majestic roar, running back while gripping a giant python over twenty meters long in its jaws.

A massive wound at the Titan Python's heart showed that White Tiger hadn't exerted much effort at all.

"Gurararararara! We're in for a treat today."

Newgate's laughter echoed over the island; after chatting for so long, he was just starting to feel hungry.

Carl skillfully set up the rack, preparing to cut the giant python into four sections.

Newgate held a four-meter-long blade, helping him easily slice through the python's body.

"It's just a pity that in such a scene, there is no fine wine."

Edward Newgate loved drinking more than anything.

He liked to enjoy fine wine while savoring good food, but unfortunately, there was no alcohol on this deserted island.

"Isn't our meeting a great occasion in itself?"

Carl replied nonchalantly.

He wasn't particularly fond of the alcohol in the Pirate world because he came from his homeland of China; compared to the wine from back home, the alcohol in the Pirate world was trivial—though he didn't expect that he would later fall victim to that "trivial" wine.

"By the way, since you were blown here, what are your plans? You aren't going to be trapped on this island, are you?"

Carl asked curiously. After all, there were no ships on the island now, and it was a deserted island; surely no one would come by on a regular basis, right?

Newgate smiled awkwardly; after all, a powerhouse like him had actually been defeated by the wind and waves.

He pondered for a moment and then said, "Rest assured, my crew will find this place soon. There's no need to worry about travel."

"Oh, that's good then."

Carl suddenly remembered the Pirate world and the existence of Vivre Cards.

"By the way, what year is it now?"

Carl frowned slightly. She was desperate to know the current timeline and whether the Rocks Pirates had even been formed yet.

Furthermore, she needed to know exactly where in this sea she was currently located.

"It is the year 1480 of the Sea Circle Calendar."

1480. Did that not mean Newgate had already joined the Rocks Pirates?

Carl hurriedly rummaged through her memories; the God Valley Incident was supposed to take place in 1484.

That was good; there was still time.

Since the Rocks Pirates still existed, she had to participate in the God Valley Incident. After all, her main mission was to disrupt the timeline of the pirate world.

Besides, since she had already transmigrated to this point in time, why not take full advantage of the opportunity?

"Right, are you a pirate?"

Although Carl already knew, she asked anyway to dispel any doubts.

Newgate nodded with a smile.

"I am the captain of the Second Division of the Rocks Pirates."

As expected, Newgate had already joined the Rocks Pirates by this period, which was likely the height of their power.

The Grand Line was in total chaos right now, filled with all sorts of pirate crews.

Carl wanted to set sail with Newgate; she wanted to become a division commander on the Rocks' ship, but she had to show Newgate her strength first so he would take her to Hachinosu.

"What do you think of me?"

Carl asked with a serious expression.

"What, you want to set sail?"

Newgate looked at Carl with some surprise, though he quickly understood her intentions from the look in her eyes.

Carl didn't waste any time, lashing out with her right leg like a bolt of lightning.

Seeing the kick coming, Newgate raised his left hand to block it.

"Snap!"

Newgate felt the power behind Carl's foot and slid backward, his expression showing a flicker of astonishment.

He hadn't expected this youth to possess such immense strength.

Taking advantage of Newgate's retreat, Carl quickly vaulted into the air.

Using the momentum from her leap, she dove downward, swinging her right fist fiercely toward Newgate's head.

Newgate stood up and raised his right fist to intercept the blow.

However, Carl's fist was incredibly fast, whipping up a gust of wind that struck Newgate squarely in the chest the moment he raised his guard.

"Bang!"

A massive sound of impact echoed across the entire island.

Newgate was sent flying by the punch, kicking up sand as he traced a long arc through the air.

Carl spun in mid-air and landed steadily on the beach.

Her gaze was firm and confident, showcasing her control over her own power.

Newgate shook his head and stood up; his chest was slightly numb, but his eyes were filled with excitement.

"Haha, well done! That power is truly impressive."

Newgate laughed, full of praise for Carl. After all, for a youth to possess strength that made him take notice was truly remarkable.

Carl smiled as well; both of them had felt the other's power and gained a deeper understanding of each other's strength.

"Newgate, is my strength enough to set sail with you now?"

Carl spoke up suddenly, her eyes revealing a firm determination.

Newgate paused for a moment, then his expression turned serious.

"If you want to set sail, I need to see if your strength is truly up to the task."

Carl smiled confidently and replied, "Then let's put it to the test."

"Fine, since you're so confident, let's try it!"

Newgate said with a laugh. Since he hadn't used his full strength earlier, he wanted to see what Carl was really capable of.

With that, Carl and Newgate walked to the shore, preparing for a genuine spar.

They stood face to face, the tension of their confrontation making the very air feel thick; both were looking forward to this clash.

In a flash, Carl's fist struck out. Before the blow even landed, the air pressure whistled before Newgate, forming a shocking shockwave that transformed into a gale, sweeping everything away.

In the blink of an eye, Newgate processed the situation, leaped into the air, and swung his right hand.

The two traded blows, fist to fist and kick to kick, with every strike landing solidly.

The ground beneath their feet cracked like a spiderweb, sending gravel flying and blasting out crater after crater.

In truth, Carl lacked combat experience and wasn't yet fully proficient in controlling her body, but she had the advantage of having fused with the Titan Power.

As long as she stood upon the earth, her stamina would recover continuously.