Whitebeard Pirates

Ata quickly added, "Don't worry, Captain! After you leave, I'll have Perona, Baby-5, Rebecca, and Ms. Miss Goldenweek protect her. She won't be in any danger..."

Moke nodded. Sugar was his trump card and a crucial element in his future plans; it absolutely could not be allowed to go wrong.

He then said to Sugar and Monet, "You'll have to bear with it for a while. Once we take Wano Country, I'll send you there. It's easier to defend than attack, and it's safer. Then you can move freely in Wano Country..."

Sugar and Monet nodded in unison.

After giving all the instructions, Moke left first, because he was going to the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates.

Ace of the Whitebeard Pirates was somewhat conflicted at this moment.

His Pops warned him to be wary of Moke, and logically speaking, that made sense. Moke's recent actions were truly baffling.

I can't figure out what Moke is up to.

Besides, we're all pirates.

Although Moke had done them a great favor, and they couldn't possibly harbor any ill intentions towards him, they couldn't afford to be complacent just because Moke had done them a great favor.

That's the logic.

However, Ace was still reluctant to do so, because he felt somewhat guilty towards Moke, who had saved him and helped the Whitebeard Pirates.

But one must have doubts.

"Ace..."

Just then, a childish voice came from the side.

"Um?"

Ace looked completely bewildered; he didn't recall the Whitebeard Pirates having any children!

He turned his head and looked over.

He instantly showed a surprised expression, because the person who had arrived was someone he knew. Moreover, someone who shouldn't even be there. He couldn't help but exclaim, "O-Tama?"

At the same time, he felt a little guilty, after all, he had promised her.

However, he doesn't yet have the ability to fulfill his promise!

Then she realized what she meant and asked, "O-Tama, who brought you here?"

"I..."

Moke stepped out from the side, and at that moment, he noticed another weakness in Ace. Just like before, he didn't have Observation Haki.

Well!

This guy really puts all his energy into developing his abilities.

"It's you..."

Ace lit up with surprise.

Moke bluntly said, "You're a bit incompetent! I'm all the way to the side, and you didn't even notice."

After saying that, he added, "Your Devil Fruit Ability is already quite well developed. You should focus your attention on Two Types of Haki."

Ace wasn't angry at Moke's bluntness. Instead, he nodded seriously and said with a heavy heart, "This experience has made me realize my shortcomings."

As he spoke, he raised his right hand and then clenched it tightly. Armament Haki Coating it...

"Oh?"

Moke was somewhat surprised. "You 'Awakening Armament Haki? Or have you obtained the training method and made progress in your training?"

Ace smiled wryly, "Awakening... it's an unexpected bonus in this experience."

Moke's eyes flashed as Awakening Armament Haki. With Ace's talent, after a period of training, his Armament Haki would soon reach a certain level.

By then, this guy will be even stronger.

Moreover, one's own shortcomings will also make up for the most crucial one.

He couldn't help but think of Enel from his own pirate crew. This guy was incredibly powerful, and his Observation Haki was terrifying. The only thing he lacked was Armament Haki. Moke frowned slightly.

He murmured, "It seems that after things are resolved here, I'll have to go to Amazon Lily!"

Ace then turned the tables. "Did you bring O-Tama?"

Moke nodded. "This little guy is now a member of my pirate crew."

"Ah?"

Ace looked shocked, then turned to look at O-Tama. She was small and adorable, undeniably cute. But wasn't it a bit too early to make her a crew member?

He's small, weak, and even needs protection...

Therefore, he was extremely puzzled at this moment.

Upon seeing this, Moke couldn't help but laugh, "Don't underestimate her; she was the key to my defeat of Kaido and the recruitment of his subordinates!"

"Ah?"

Ace looked surprised, but his eyes were even more puzzled.

But then his expression changed, becoming serious. "You want to deal with Kaido?"

Moke nodded, then ruffled O-Tama's hair. "I promised this little one that I would make sure everyone in Wano Country has enough to eat."

Ace's pupils contracted involuntarily, because he was touched. Because he, too, had made a promise to O-Tama.

After a moment of silence, he asked, "Is there anything I can do to help?"

Moke laughed, "I've come this time to invite your Whitebeard Pirates to my wedding with Kaido's daughter, Yamato."

"Ah?"

Ace froze, stunned, because the topic with Moke had changed so quickly.

This caught him off guard.

"Weren't you going to fight Kaido? Why are you getting married to Kaido's daughter now?"

Moke: "Wano Country is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it's also O-Tama's hometown. I don't want a major battle to take place there, as that would cause enormous damage to Wano Country. Therefore, we have to draw Kaido's attention elsewhere."

Ace: "A fake marriage?"

Moke nodded, then shook his head. "Yes and no... For Kaido, this was a scheme aimed at him. But for me and Yamato, it's a different story."

"???"

Ace looked completely bewildered.

However, he understood one thing: Moke wanted to use this wedding to conquer Wano Country in one fell swoop.

Moke added, "However, once I conquer Wano Country, Kaido and I will truly be locked in a life-or-death struggle. I hope you guys can help me hold off the Big Mom Pirates then!"

"Who is it? It's you..." At that moment, a figure descended from the sky and landed beside Moke and Ace.

He also heard the last thing Moke said.

So, after stopping, he added, "That's no problem. But are you really only going to deal with Kaido and his Beast Pirates?"

The visitor was none other than Marco, a very direct man who cut straight to the point...

Moke was well aware of their concerns and was prepared. "Our Gold City's sheriff, Yixiao, will become the chief of security for all my territories in the future. You can learn about his character... and you'll understand that my targets will only be Kaido's Beast Pirates and Charlotte Linlin's Big Mom Pirates. It will absolutely not be your Whitebeard Pirates or Red-Haired Pirates... Otherwise, he would be the first to object."

"A smile? The Chief of Public Security."

Marco looked puzzled, because he had never heard of this person before!

However, Moke's next sentence shocked him so much that he was speechless.