A "Spoiler" From the Future, New Summon!

"Indispensable Key?"

Marco's voice was once again laced with confusion.

He stared fixedly at Chen Ye, trying to find even a trace of joking on that face plastered with a manic grin.

Yet, there was none.

In Chen Ye's eyes at that moment was only pure, absolute certainty, carrying an unshakable resolve.

This left Marco feeling an unprecedented sense of unease and incomprehension.

His reason was frantically telling him how utterly absurd this young man's words were.

"Chen Ye..."

Marco's voice finally regained a hint of steadiness, but every word seemed squeezed out from between his teeth.

"I admit he's a newcomer with great potential and guts. As Ace's brother, of course we'll regard him differently."

"But..."

He emphasized his tone, stepping forward, his azure eyes locking onto Chen Ye.

No matter how powerful his peak form might be!

But!

"To compare him to Peak Mr. Rayleigh and Pops at their peaks, I still think it's impossible!"

"This isn't just a matter of potential! It's an unbridgeable gap in time and experience! One is a legend standing at the pinnacle of the Old Era, the other is a newcomer just stepping into the New World. The difference between them is obvious..."

Besides, Mr. Rayleigh and Pops proved their peak strength through their actions, but Luffy hasn't. Even if this kid might be strong in the future, have you seen it?

You can't stake everything on a rookie who just set sail!

"Brother Marco."

Chen Ye suddenly spoke, calmly cutting him off.

That extraordinary composure stood in stark contrast to Marco's agitation.

He looked at the Phoenix, whose face was practically carved with the words "this doesn't make sense," and his smile faded slightly, replaced by a profound, almost prophetic air, as if he had glimpsed the future.

"Don't underestimate him."

Chen Ye's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a strange magnetism that lodged all of Marco's subsequent rebuttals in his throat.

"The future Peak Straw Hat Kid, grown to his prime, is an existence that will make The Entire World tremble."

He Paused, as if giving Marco and Whitebeard time to digest those words.

"Gurararara..."

Elderly Whitebeard let out a low, rumbling sound from his throat. His massive frame leaned against the broken wall, the Sake Gourd in his hand no longer raised. In his eyes, which had seen through countless things, the scrutiny grew heavier.

He didn't believe it, but he didn't deny it either.

He was merely observing, judging.

Judging whether this young man, who dared to propose such a mad plan before him, was a true prophet or a lunatic intoxicated by power.

Chen Ye naturally felt Whitebeard's gaze, but he paid it no mind.

Because as a Transmigrator, he naturally knew the strength of Future Nika Luffy!

Meeting Marco's still-doubtful stare, he spoke slowly.

"As for just how strong he is..."

"When the time comes, I'll open the Space-Time Door and take you to see for yourselves."

This Sentence instantly stirred a massive, earth-shattering wave in Marco's heart.

See for themselves?

Like... like how they just went to see Pops at his peak?

To go see the future, peak Straw Hat Kid Luffy?

At these words, Marco couldn't help but retort.

He's just a kid who just set sail—how strong could he be in the future?

"Alright, now's not the time to discuss this."

Chen Ye clapped his hands, pulling both of their attention back completely.

The mystery on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a decisive, no-nonsense urgency.

"For the plan to succeed, we have to race against time."

He extended a finger and tapped it in the air, as if sketching an invisible battle map.

"Same as with Pops—I need to fight them in person to max out the System Resolution, then I can open the Space-Time Door to their peaks and bring those two from their prime over here."

His gaze shifted to Marco, sharp as a blade.

"So I need you to take me on a trip, Brother Marco."

"We have two targets."

"First stop, Sabaody Archipelago, to find Pluton Rayleigh!"

"Second stop, Amazon Lily on the island of women—Ace's brother, Straw Hat Luffy, is there right now!"

Two crystal-clear place names, two razor-sharp objectives, spilled from Chen Ye's mouth in rapid succession.

But Marco's brain was still stuck a second ago, tangled over whether Straw Hat Luffy was worthy or not. The next second, a "search plan" spanning the first half of the Grand Line was laid out before him.

The sheer speed of this mental leap left even him—the First Mate of the Whitebeard Pirates—gasping for air.

He instinctively looked toward Pops.

Only to find that Elderly Whitebeard had straightened up at some point.

On his weathered, battle-scarred face, a long-lost flicker of excitement and wildness had been ignited.

"Gurarararara!"

A bold laugh once again echoed through the ruins.

"That old man Rayleigh? I'd love to see what he looks like now."

"And Garp's grandson... Hmph, that kid, this Old Man is interested too!"

The World's Strongest Man had made his decision.

He casually tossed aside the giant sake gourd in his hand, and the liquor splattered onto the cracked earth with a sizzling sound.

"Marco!"

Whitebeard's voice boomed, firm and commanding.

"Yes, Pops!"

Marco's body jolted, and he instinctively snapped to attention.

"Do as Chen Ye Kid says."

Whitebeard's tone brooked no argument, brimming with the tyranny of one who Reigns Over the World.

"Take him!"

"Yes!"

Marco hesitated no longer. All his doubts and confusion were cast aside the moment Pops made his decision.

All he had to do was carry out the order.

"Chen Ye!"

Marco turned to Chen Ye, his eyes completely changed.

Now there was only trust!

Chen Ye grinned, flashing a row of white teeth.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Brother Marco."

"Hold on tight."

Marco's words were terse.

The next second, he spread his arms wide, and azure flames shot skyward, instantly engulfing his entire body.

The flames dissipated, and in their place stood a majestic blue giant bird, its wings spread wide, stirring a scorching gust of air.

Chen Ye didn't hesitate. He leaped onto the Phoenix's broad back.

"Let's go!"

With Chen Ye's command, the Phoenix let out a piercing cry.

Its massive blue wings beat once with force.

The wind howled. Man and bird turned into a streak of cerulean light, shooting into the sky and vanishing beyond the horizon in an instant.