Moke Took a Look

Moke glanced casually, his gaze landing on Bullet, who was following closely behind Red-Hair. Then, without hesitation, he led his men onto Whitebeard's pirate ship. Moke knew very well that it was virtually impossible to win over Redfield and Bullet. Therefore, he was already mentally prepared for this outcome and didn't dwell on it too much.

The three groups of Red-Hair, Whitebeard, and Moke left in a carefree manner, leaving behind a group of Marine Headquarters personnel looking at each other in bewilderment.

Meanwhile, the three Five Elders —Izambaron V. Saint Nusjuro, Shepard X. Saint Peter, and Topman Saint Warcury— stared intently at Sengoku, seemingly trying to discern something from his face.

Sengoku's face instantly stiffened. He shook his head with a bitter smile, for he knew in his heart that his fate was sealed. In this clash with the pirates, he had clearly been defeated.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Moke and his crew were partying wildly at the Whitebeard Pirates, feasting for days and nights, enjoying endless joy and indulgence. They drank, sang, danced, and had a wonderful time, as if they had forgotten all their troubles and worries.

However, joyful times always pass quickly, and just a few days later, Moke led his crew to bid farewell to the Whitebeard Pirates. During their brief time together, they experienced many adventures and joys, and forged a deep friendship.

Jinbe stared at Moke, his face full of suspicion, and asked, "Captain, where are we headed next?" His voice revealed curiosity and anticipation for the unknown journey.

Moke's lips curled into a sly smile, and he answered without hesitation, "Dressrosa." The name seemed to possess a mysterious magic, causing everyone present to tremble.

"Dressrosa?" Jinbe, Enel, Katrin Temi, Basque Vasco Shot, and Avalo Pizarro exclaimed in unison, their faces showing disbelief. Katrin Temi, Basque Vasco Shot, and Avalo Pizarro, in particular, had been frantically trying to understand the situation outside these past few days and had naturally heard of Dressrosa.

Dressrosa is a place steeped in legend. It's said to hold endless wealth and treasure, attracting countless pirates and adventurers. But Dressrosa is also a place of danger and challenge, where various forces intertwine and engage in constant open and covert struggles.

Dressrosa is the stronghold of the Shichibukai Doflamingo! In the thrilling Marineford War, Doflamingo had his leg severed by Captain Mork. Who would have thought that now, the first person the captain wants to deal with is him! Just how deep is this hatred?

Moke's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. He knew that the goal this time was not simply to defeat the Donquixote Family, but to utterly destroy them. The losses suffered by the Navy were enormous, not only in terms of casualties and equipment damage, but more importantly, the Navy's reputation and image had been severely damaged.

However, Moke saw an opportunity in it. Perhaps in the near future, the Navy would hold a large-scale recruitment drive to make up for its losses and restore its strength. For Vergo, this would undoubtedly be an excellent opportunity. He possessed outstanding strength and talent, and if he could stand out in this recruitment, he would have a great chance to compete for the coveted position of Marine Admiral.

After all, the situation has changed dramatically. The unfortunate passing of Akainu, a powerful Marine Admiral, has undoubtedly brought immense shock and regret to many marines. Furthermore, Sengoku, a highly respected Fleet Admiral, is about to retire, leading to significant shifts in the navy's leadership. Against this backdrop, the navy needs new strength and leadership to fill the vacancies, and Vergo may well be the perfect candidate.

Against this backdrop, Aokiji's performance in this incident was outstanding, and it was almost certain that he would ascend to the position of Fleet Admiral, which symbolized the highest power in the Navy.

After all, given Kizaru's easygoing and complacent personality and relatively limited abilities, it's highly unlikely he would obtain such a crucial position. As a result, just as described in the original work, two Admiral positions would suddenly become vacant, which would be a golden opportunity for Vergo!

If he can fully demonstrate his strength and wisdom in the following operations, successfully capture the key figure M. Caesar Courant, and achieve remarkable military exploits, then he is very likely to become one of the strong contenders for the two vacant Admiral positions. This is not only a high recognition of his personal abilities, but also an excellent opportunity for him to realize his ambitions and aspirations.

After successfully annihilating the entire Donquixote Family, Vergo could cleverly devise a scheme to capture M. Caesar Clown, thus securing a crucial victory. Finally, by feeding him the legendary strongest Artificial Devil Fruit — the Dragon-Dragon Fruit — Vergo's strength would undergo a qualitative leap, making him one of the Navy's top fighters...

Once he obtains the training methods for Armament Haki, his already terrifying Armament Haki will be amplified, unleashing its true power. At that point, with his unparalleled physical prowess, invincible Haki, and the extensive experience he's accumulated within the Navy... he might actually ascend to the prestigious position of Pirate Admiral. Tsk tsk! Just thinking that a Marine Admiral is actually his spy—what secrets could the Navy and the World Government possibly keep from him? Just imagining it is incredibly exhilarating!

However, upon further reflection, he realized the situation in Gold City was still unclear, Kaido was likely still searching for Ata and the others. With this in mind, he immediately said, "You must head to the New World immediately and rendezvous with the rest of the crew. They have successfully captured Gild Tesoro's Gold City. Once you get there, you must defend it at all costs. It will become our base..."

"Gild Tesoro's Gold City?" Jinbe was taken aback at first, clearly surprised by the news. But soon, a look of shock appeared on his face, as if he realized the importance of the city. Finally, his expression turned to ecstatic joy, clearly very excited about the news.

Aside from Enel, who had absolutely no concept of money and wore an indifferent expression, Katrin Demi, Basque Vasco Shot, and Avalo Pizarro were all beaming with excitement, as if they could already see mountains of treasure.

After all, who doesn't like money? It's a symbol of wealth, something everyone dreams of. Anyone would feel excited and thrilled at the thought of possessing a lot of money. Jinbe was no exception; he knew the importance and allure of money. However, when he saw Moke's expression, a sense of worry welled up inside him.

Jinbe couldn't help but ask, "And what about Dressrosa?" His voice revealed his concern for the place, as if there were things hidden there that he didn't know. Moke raised an eyebrow slightly, as if he had expected Jinbe's question. He slowly replied, "I absolutely must go to Dressrosa."

Moke's tone was firm, without the slightest hesitation. The Jinbe exchanged glances, each seeing the same doubt and worry in the other's eyes. What was so special about Dressrosa that made Moke so determined to go there? They couldn't help but begin to speculate.

Perhaps a vast fortune awaits Moke there; or perhaps Moke has some important business to attend to. But whatever the reason, Jinbe felt the decision was somewhat risky. After all, Dressrosa was no ordinary place; it might harbor all sorts of unknown dangers and challenges.

However, they also understood that Moke must have had his reasons for making such a decision. Although they still had doubts, they chose to trust Moke's judgment. After all, Moke had always been a smart and decisive person, and his decisions were usually based on thorough consideration.

Moke continued, "So, let's split up for now. I'll go to Dressrosa to take care of some things, while you all stay in the Gold City and protect everything here." His gaze swept over Jinbe, Katrin Demi, Basque Vasco Shot, and Avalo Pizarro, his eyes revealing his trust in them.

Upon hearing Moke's decision, Jinbe, Katrin Temi, Basque Vasco Shot, and Avalo Pizarro said in unison, "Captain, rest assured, we will definitely protect the Gold City!" Their voices were unified and powerful, as if they were making a solemn pledge to Moke.

Jinbe's tone was full of determination; he knew the importance of this mission and that the Gold City absolutely could not be allowed to fail. Katrin Demi, Basque Vasco Shot and Avalo Pizarro also nodded, indicating that they would do their best.

Looking at his reliable companions, Moke felt somewhat at ease. He believed in their abilities and that they would protect the Gold City. Although splitting up would bring some risks, he had no other choice. The situation in Dressrosa was urgent, and he had to handle it personally.

Meanwhile, in Dressrosa, Doflamingo's face was unusually grim. He sat in an ornate chair, surrounded by Trebol, Pica, Diamante, Lao G, Jora, and Gladius —several high-ranking Donquixote Family executives. Their faces were also shrouded in a somber shadow, their gazes frequently falling on Doflamingo's severed leg.

Although they remained silent, each of them harbored a turbulent inner world, filled with a complex array of thoughts and ideas. Doflamingo's severed leg undoubtedly had a significant impact on his strength, much like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that made the future of the entire Donquixote Family uncertain and unpredictable.

Trebol took a deep breath, seemingly calming his inner unease, and then cautiously began, "Dover, I'd like to have M. Caesar Courland come over. With him here, I'm confident that your broken leg can be fitted with a suitable prosthesis." His voice was slightly low, revealing a hint of uncertainty and worry.

Upon hearing this, Doflamingo was slightly taken aback, clearly surprised by the suggestion. However, only a moment later, he let out a low laugh, "Fufufu!" The laughter echoed in the silent room, sending a chill down one's spine. After several days, he had finally heard some good news that brought him some comfort.

Doflamingo nodded, agreeing with Trebol's suggestion, "Alright, have him come over immediately." His tone was firm and decisive, as if he had complete confidence in M. Caesar Clown's abilities.

At this point, Doflamingo seemed to suddenly remember something and quickly added, "Oh, right, also have Monet come back. She and Sugar haven't seen each other for a long time, so this is a good opportunity for them to get together." His words revealed his concern for his family. Although he always presented a cold and ruthless image to the outside world, he still had a warm side within his family.

Trebol exclaimed in surprise, "It's Doflamingo!" Just then, Doflamingo's mood seemed to suddenly brighten. He turned to Diamante and asked, "How's the contact with Kaido going?"

Diamante quickly replied, "Kaido originally planned to go to Gild Tesoro's Gold City to deal with the Moke Pirates, and also rescue Jack and eliminate those two traitors. However, Gild Tesoro's Gold City is no ordinary ship; once it sets sail, it's almost impossible to track unless it actively reveals its location. So, after these past few days of effort, we simply haven't been able to find the Gold City's whereabouts."

Diamante paused slightly at this point, then continued, "However, this is actually a good thing for us. Therefore, when I presented our plan to Kaido, he immediately agreed... After all, if we can join forces to take down Moke, then Moke's crew will have no choice but to hand over Jack and those two traitors in order to save him."

However, just as they were enthusiastically discussing how to deal with Moke, no one expected that Moke would arrive in Dressrosa like a ghost, silently observing the city's every move. He was like a hunter hidden in the shadows.

However, Moke wasn't in a hurry to deal with Doflamingo. After all, there was a pair of princesses he coveted hidden in this place— Rebecca and Viola. Just thinking about it was enough to excite him!

Rebecca, a swordswoman, possesses a skill that, while not yet reaching the pinnacle, is still quite refined. More importantly, she has exceptional talent. If she could be guided by an even better teacher and given a more suitable environment, she could very well become a true Swordmaster.

Viola, on the other hand, is a woman shrouded in mystery. Her beauty and intelligence are captivating, and she possesses a special ability to read minds. These qualities undoubtedly make her an extremely alluring figure.

Viola, on the other hand, is Paramecia Glint-Glint Fruit user with the ability to see through objects. Her eyesight is unparalleled, allowing her to easily see through all lies, whether physical objects or people's hearts. When she uses the Glint-Glint Fruit's power, she can not only see through objects but also discern the true thoughts in others' hearts.

As long as the target is within the ability user's field of vision, the target will be exposed to the ability user as if naked. Regardless of whether the target is conscious or lying, the ability user can easily read the target's thoughts and information at that "moment".

Moreover, this ability user is in a state of superhuman Clairvoyance in her daily life. Her vision seems to extend outward from herself, forming a circular area with a radius of 4,000 kilometers. Within this vast range, nothing can escape her sharp gaze; whether it is mountains, rivers, cities, or villages, she can clearly observe them from a distance.

This ability is practically tailor-made for intelligence work. Whether it's gathering or analyzing intelligence, she can handle it with ease. She can see through layers of fog to uncover the truth hidden deep within; she can quickly sift through massive amounts of information to extract key clues, providing strong support for decision-making.

Moreover, this ability offers a Koby advantage in naval warfare. Imagine if her ship were ambushed on the vast ocean; with her Clairvoyance, she could detect the enemy's presence and location before they even had a chance to attack. This would allow the ship to prepare countermeasures in advance, quickly adjust its course, or adopt other tactics, thus avoiding a passive and vulnerable situation.

That's why Doflamingo spared her life. After all, someone with such powerful abilities is an invaluable asset to any organization.

From Garp's childhood image in SBS, we can see that he once had a fierce battle with a tiger when he was young. Although Garp was injured in the battle, he eventually defeated the tiger with his ancestral Supreme Water Pipe and made it his mount.

Although a young Garp successfully defeated the arrogant Rocks in the Battle of God Valley, establishing his reputation as a naval hero, according to Sengoku, Rocks was actually defeated by a combined effort from Garp and Roger in that battle.

To prove who was the toughest man, Garp once engaged in a fierce battle with Chinjao. In the end, Garp not only defeated Chinjao with his fists that could smash eight mountains, but also forced Chinjao's proud pointed head to retract.

Garp and Roger were a pair of rivals who loved and hated each other. Their struggle probably went on until Roger's death without a clear winner.

When Shiki invaded Marine Headquarters, Garp fought alongside Sengoku. In the end, Shiki was not only defeated by the two, but was also imprisoned in Impel Down.

During the Summit War, Garp took the initiative to Luffy to prevent Ace from being rescued. However, because Garp couldn't overcome his familial feelings at the crucial moment, he was ultimately Luffy flying by Luffy's punch while holding back.

When Garp stormed Hachinosu, he threw the massive warship Sanjuan Wolf, which had come to challenge him, into the sea. If the pirates on Hachinosu hadn't rescued San Juan, he might have drowned.

When Garp was wreaking havoc on Hachinosu, Vasco Shot, the giant barrel, attacked Garp using his Booze-Booze Fruit powers. However, due to the vast difference in Garp strength, Baskoyot not only failed to harm Garp, but the flames he spewed were also deflected back by Garp as a simplified version of Meteor Volcano.

During the battle on Hachinosu, Garp was stabbed by Shiryu, and Shiryu was punched by Garp. Although neither attack was fatal, both men sustained significant injuries.

Although Garp initially had a slight advantage in this master-disciple duel, as his sword wounds worsened and reinforcements from his opponent arrived, Garp was ultimately defeated by Aokiji and the others, and then imprisoned.

When Luffy was found by his grandfather Garp in Water 7, everyone was stunned. Garp immediately showed his "care" for Luffy with violence, beating Luffy up all over. Luffy was initially stubborn, but after learning that the old man in front of him was his grandfather, although surprised, he quickly regained his stubbornness.

The crew members reacted differently. Roronoa Zoro and the others were shocked by Garp's immense strength and surprised that Luffy had such a legendary grandfather. Usopp, on the other hand, was quite frightened, as Garp's aura was truly intimidating. Garp's appearance also made everyone realize that Luffy's background was definitely not simple.

In Loguetown, Luffy was about to be executed when a mysterious Inazuma saved him. Afterwards, Smoker was shocked to discover that Luffy's father was none other than Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army. Shocked, Smoker became even more wary of Luffy, well aware of Dragon's influence and power.

Luffy himself was quite surprised by his father's appearance, but he didn't dwell on it too much and continued to pursue his dream. His crewmates, on the other hand, were even more curious about Luffy's background and also sensed the immense pressure Luffy was under.

The encounter and reunion of Luffy and Ace is a very touching story. In Alabasta, the two reunited and embraced tightly. Ace was initially surprised by Luffy's growth, but soon showed a relieved smile.

The crew members were happy to see the deep brotherhood between Luffy and Ace. In particular, Luffy's courage and determination in venturing into Impel Down and Marineford to save Ace deeply moved them.