Katakuri, Smoothie, Cracker

Katakuri, Smoothie, Cracker, Snack, Amande, Snamon exchanged glances and, as if by unspoken agreement, simultaneously nodded slightly, indicating their approval and agreement with Katakuri's suggestion.

Katakuri's eyes flickered slightly, as if countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant. Then, a brilliant idea emerged in his mind. "How about we cooperate?"

These words struck like Inazuma across the night sky, startling everyone present. Jin, in particular, felt a surge of emotion. Katakuri's suggestion was undoubtedly very appealing, but he still hesitated, saying, "I'm afraid I can't make that decision. I need to report to the captain..."

Katakuri's lips curled into a faint smile, as if he had anticipated Jin's reaction. He slowly said, "We're in the same boat here; we need to report to Mother. However, I think this matter should be successful."

After a moment's thought, King nodded in agreement with Katakuri's assessment. After all, the enemy they faced was exceptionally powerful and incredibly difficult to defeat. Their pirate crew alone would likely be unable to contend with it, let alone defeat it. Even if they ultimately triumphed, it would come at a considerable cost. This meant both sides would suffer enormous losses: casualties, ship damage, and resource depletion were unavoidable. Worse still, heavy losses in battle could tempt other pirate crews to take advantage, which would be disastrous for them. In this dog-eat-dog world of the seas, everyone wants to profit from the chaos and grab a share.

However, if the two pirate crews could join forces, the situation would be completely different. Not only would it increase their chances of winning, but it would also reduce their own losses. In this way, even if they encountered a powerful opponent, they could face them with full confidence. After all, the power generated by unity is boundless, and the combined strength of the two pirate crews would be a force to be reckoned with.

However, getting Whitebeard and Red-Hair, two titans of the pirate world, to put aside their past grievances and cooperate is undoubtedly an extremely difficult task. Their grudges, love, and hatred are a tangled mess, intricate and complex, not something that can be resolved overnight. This entanglement is like a vast net woven by time and fate, tightly binding them together. To break free from this net, they need not only time, but also a suitable opportunity to gradually untangle their inner conflicts through a long process of adjustment.

On this desolate island, Caesar and Monet were taking a short rest. Monet seemed to be looking around casually, but in fact, her gaze always seemed to fall on Caesar intentionally or unintentionally, as if there was something special about him that attracted her. Her eyes sometimes flashed with cunning, and sometimes revealed a hint of calculation, making one wonder about her thoughts.

Monet's gaze danced over Caesar like a nimble butterfly, yet she seemed to steal glances at him out of the corner of her eye every now and then. This elusive attention made it impossible to discern her true intentions. However, behind this seemingly casual gesture, Monet had already Dark-Dark Fruit made up her mind.

She secretly pondered that if her sister Sugar were unfortunately brutally killed by the enemy, then she would decide to use Caesar as an important bargaining chip, cleverly using him to lure Kaido into making a move.

This way, not only could she avenge her sister, but she could also put Kaido in a passive position—a double win. Thinking this, Monet's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. She could use Kaido's terrifying power to completely annihilate Moke's crew, avenging her sister's death, and also gain a favorable position for herself in this fierce power struggle.

However, if her sister hadn't met with misfortune, she would have decisively chosen to exchange Caesar for Moke to ensure her sister's safety and freedom. No matter the cost, even if it meant ultimately joining the other's pirate crew, she wouldn't hesitate. In One Piece, we know that after the One Piece Summit War, the World Government announced Gecko Moria's death. Following this, some of the Seven Shichibukai the Sea were replaced, with Buggy the Clown and Blackbeard becoming new Shichibukai. In terms of strength, we know Buggy the Clown the Buggy the Clown isn't very powerful. Although the Chop-Chop Fruit makes him less likely to die, compared to Gecko Moria, Buggy is far too weak. He did appear at the Summit War, but we know he essentially coasted through the entire battle, barely participating.

That allowed people all over the world to see the true situation of the Summit War, which was a huge contribution. So why did the Navy invite Buggy the Clown to become Shichibukai and abolish Gecko Moria? Let's analyze it in detail below.

The Joker's strength is indeed inferior to Gecko Moria's Gecko Moria, but his influence is comparable. In addition, Gecko Moria died in the Summit War, so they had to find someone to replace him. The Joker was a member of the Pirate King Roger's crew, and with that reputation, he could become Shichibukai.

First, what is the relationship between the Shichibukai and the Navy?

According to recent manga chapters, Kaido is the Strongest Creature in the three realms of land, sea, and air. In terms of one-on-one combat, Kaido is undoubtedly the strongest. His record is that he single-handedly fought against the Four Emperors, and no one in the Navy could defeat him. Oda has even stated that no one has ever been able to kill him.

Kaido's introduction was arguably the one that received the most screen time of any introduced character Oda used the phrase "multiple times Kaido single-handedly fought the Four Emperors of the Navy" to illustrate that Kaido was invincible in one-on-one combat and could only fight groups of enemies by himself, thus expressing the loneliness of being invincible.

Many people say Kaido's strength is simply due to his strongest vitality, but on the contrary Oda never said that Kaido has the strongest vitality, but rather that Kaido is the strongest in one-on-one combat. Some people want to ask who is stronger, Kaido or Whitebeard was very strong and was the strongest man in his time. Kaido's title came after Whitebeard, when Kaido surpassed Whitebeard's peak strength and obtained the title of the Strongest Creature, which has a broader scope than the strongest man.

[1] What kind of pirate can become Shichibukai?

In an SBS (short-form commentary), Oda even compared the reader's mother to the Strongest Creature, implying that the Strongest Creature is stronger than Akainu. Isn't that obvious? This demonstrates Kaido's immense strength; it's so obvious that comparisons are unnecessary to determine who is stronger.

Barbarossa Kaido, known as Kaido of the Beasts, is the only being among all creatures in the sea, land, and air to be called the "World's Strongest Creature"! He has over five hundred Devil Fruit users under his command, with the most prominent among them being the infamous "Three Calamities." He originally planned to continuously increase the number of Devil Fruit users, creating an invincible pirate crew where everyone is a Devil Fruit user to conquer the world, but this dream was shattered with the defeat of the Doflamingo Family...

Why do I say this? Because Oda stated in an interview that Kaido's character was designed later, but the titles "Strongest in One-on-One Battle" and "Strongest Creature" indicate that Oda already considered making Kaido stronger than Whitebeard. Otherwise, why would Oda give Kaido such a broad title as "Strongest Creature"? Why not just let Kaido inherit the title of "Strongest Man"? Furthermore, Oda had Kizaru say something along the lines of "Edward Weevil. possesses the strength of Whitebeard in his youth, but currently, the title of 'Strongest in One-on-One Battle' and 'Strongest Creature' still belongs to Kaido."

The Shichibukai are a special right and qualification granted to pirates by the World Government. They are not a group, but individuals, and the seven of them are not united and act independently. Although they are called the government's lackeys, this is not actually the case, as the World Government may abolish the Shichibukai at any time. Only Shichibukai with high notoriety or great strength who can intimidate others are eligible to be selected by the Navy to become Shichibukai.

Then we need to talk about Blackbeard in the early days. He actually really wanted to join the Shichibukai, but at that time he wasn't very famous and his strength hadn't been demonstrated, so Sengoku didn't agree to let him join the Shichibukai.

[2] What is the relationship between the Shichibukai and the Navy?

Just as Monet was lost in thought, a News Coo suddenly darted across the sky like Inazuma. The sight of this News Coo made Monet's face turn pale instantly, and a strong sense of foreboding welled up in her heart.

Sure enough, in the next instant, she was astonished to see that Caesar, without the slightest hesitation, as if by reflex, quickly tossed a coin towards the News Coo in the air.

Monet Dark-Dark Fruit groaned. She desperately wanted to stop Caesar's action, but couldn't find a suitable excuse. After all, tossing a coin at the News Coo was such a common thing that there was absolutely no reason for her to interfere.

He could only silently pray that the newspaper wouldn't contain any news about Moke and Doflamingo's group, otherwise the truth would be impossible to keep hidden. Just then, News Coo by and, without hesitation, dropped a newspaper the moment it caught the coin.

Caesar hurriedly reached out and took the newspaper, then quickly opened it. However, when he saw the contents of the newspaper, his eyes widened instantly, as if he could hardly believe what he was seeing.

It turned out that the entire front page of the newspaper was occupied by a picture of a pirate crew. And this pirate crew was actually given the title of "Fifth Emperor of the New World"! Not only that, the newspaper also listed the entire pirate crew's bounty posters in detail. These bounty posters were neatly arranged, as if to announce to the world the strength and terror of this pirate crew.

At the very center of these bounty posters, a huge poster stands out, featuring none other than the pirate crew's captain— Moke! The poster shows Moke as a tall, muscular man, draped in a long black overcoat that billows in the wind, exuding an aura of authority and mystery. He wears a black eyepatch covering his left eye, but his right eye, visible through the fabric, reveals a sharp and profound gaze.

The newspaper description of him was even more astonishing. "Moke, captain of the Moke Pirates, Multi-Fruit User, Great Swordsman, the Fifth Emperor, with a bounty of 3.5 billion Beli!" This string of titles and the astonishing bounty seemed to be proclaiming his Yamato and invincibility to the world. People couldn't help but be filled with curiosity and awe for this mysterious captain, wanting to learn more about his story and abilities.

Next to it was a bounty poster for the vice-captain, not as large as the captain's, but still eye-catching enough. The text was clearly visible. "Enel, Moke Pirates, Logia -type Devil Fruit Devil Fruit User - Rumble-Rumble Fruit, bounty 1.5 billion Beli!" Such a high bounty was astonishing. This undoubtedly proved that the strength of this pirate crew was not to be underestimated, and that each member possessed unique skills and was by no means an ordinary person.

Continuing on, "Weevil, this fearsome member of the Moke Pirates, was once a member of the Shichibukai. He possesses the Zoan Ancient-type Bloodthirsty Kong Form." Just seeing the name of this ability is enough to make one feel its terror and power. One can imagine what a terrifying being he would be when he transforms into Bloodthirsty Vajra. This ability makes him extremely ferocious and powerful in battle, like a raging beast, unstoppable. His bounty is a staggering 700 million Beli, which is enough to demonstrate his strength and danger; he is definitely an opponent not to be underestimated."

Next, "Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, is the helmsman of the Moke Pirates and a former member of the Shichibukai. He is renowned for his exceptional seafaring skills and formidable combat abilities. On the vast ocean, he is like a sea god, controlling the ship's direction and guiding the pirate crew through countless storms. His bounty is 680 million Beli, a testament to his strength."

Finally, "Gizas Jesus Burgess, a member of the Moke Pirates, is Zoan - Mythical Zoan Calamity Hound Form. This rare ability allows him to transform into a ferocious Huodou in battle, possessing immense strength and speed, making him incredibly difficult to defend against." This rare ability endows him with unparalleled power and unique skills, making him a formidable opponent. His bounty of 650 million Beli is undoubtedly a testament to his strength.

Burns the Ape King, another member of the Moke Pirates, possesses the Zoan -type Baboon Devil Fruit Ability, which makes him incredibly adept in combat. This ability not only grants him ape-like agility and strength but also allows him to adapt flexibly to various situations, making him an extremely formidable opponent. His bounty of 630 million Beli clearly demonstrates that his strength is far from ordinary.

Shiryu, the former Chief Warden of Impel Down, has now become a member of the Moke Pirates. He is not only a highly skilled Swordmaster, but his swordsmanship has reached an astonishing level. Every swing of his sword is like an artistic performance, precise and deadly. His bounty is 610 million Beli, a figure that is enough to prove his strength and the enormous threat he poses to his enemies.

Despite her relatively low bounty of 460 million Beli, Katrin Demi's strength should not be underestimated. She plays an important role in the Moke Pirates, and her individual abilities and combat skills are not to be underestimated.

"Basque Vasco Shot, a member of the Moke Pirates, has a bounty of 430 million Beli. Although his bounty isn't the highest, he plays an important role in the pirate crew."

"Avalo Pizarro, he's a powerful member of the Moke Pirates! He's incredibly strong, with a bounty of 410 million Beli!"

"Ulti, she's a Zoan- Zoan Dragon-Dragon Fruit user, specifically the Ancient Zoan, Pachycephalosaurus Form. This ability is incredibly powerful in battle, which is why her bounty is 400 million Beli."

"Page One is no pushover either. He's also a Zoan -type Dragon-Dragon Fruit user, Ancient Zoan Spinosaurus Form. His strength shouldn't be underestimated, and his bounty is 330 million Beli."

"Ata is even more amazing. Not only is she the dual-wielding cook of the Moke Pirates, but she's also a Swordmaster! Her swordsmanship is superb, and her bounty is a whopping 310 million Beli."

"Brook, the musician of the Moke Pirates, is also a Swordmaster! And he's Paramecia Devil Fruit user— the Revive-Revive Fruit. This Devil Fruit Ability is quite special, granting him unique abilities. His bounty is 150 million Beli."

"Perona, she's a member of the Moke Pirates. She possesses the Paramecia - Hollow-Hollow Fruit, which allows her to create various ghosts, causing a lot of trouble for her enemies. Her bounty is 120 million Beli."

"Baby-5, she's a member of the Moke Pirates, Paramecia Fruit user— the Arms-Arms Fruit —who can transform various parts of her body into weapons. She's incredibly powerful, and her bounty is 70 million Beli."

"Rebecca, she's also a member of the Moke Pirates. Although her bounty is only 50 million Beli, her strength shouldn't be underestimated!"

"Ms. Miss Goldenweek is actually a member of the Moke Pirates! And Paramecia Devil Fruit Devil Fruit User, though her abilities are still unknown." Caesar's eyes widened as he stared incredulously at the bounty on the newspaper. "30 million Beli? That's a considerable sum!"

His heart began to race, for the bounty was simply staggering. Such bounties were usually reserved for members of the Four Emperors' pirate crews. For Ms. Miss Goldenweek to have such a high bounty meant she was definitely not an ordinary pirate.

"No wonder she's called the Fifth Emperor..." Caesar muttered to himself, "With a bounty like that, it would be a real shame not to give her the title of Pirate Emperor!"

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. However, when he turned the newspaper over, his shock intensified once again.

"What? Doflamingo's doom?" Caesar's voice trembled. "How is this possible? He's one of the Shichibukai, the king of the Underworld!"

His eyes were fixed on the large frontispiece of the newspaper, which detailed Doflamingo's crimes and his impending trial. Caesar's face showed horror, as if he himself would be implicated.

Then, there were photos of Doflamingo and his top lieutenants' corpses, a sight that left Caesar speechless with shock. He was completely dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning. His eyes were fixed on the photos, as if the people in them might suddenly come to life.

After a long while, Caesar slowly came to his senses. His gaze gradually shifted to Monet beside him, his eyes filled with doubt and skepticism. His lips trembled, and his voice quivered as he asked, "Didn't you say that Doflamingo sent me to his Dressrosa Kingdom to reattach a suitable leg for him?" With that, he slammed the newspaper in his hand in front of Monet. "Then tell me, what exactly is going on?"

Faced with Caesar's questioning, Monet was momentarily speechless. Her face turned extremely pale, and a fine layer of sweat even appeared on her forehead. She sighed inwardly, "In the end, I've been exposed..." However, it was too late; she had no way out.

Monet took a deep breath, composed herself, and then forced a smile as she explained, "This... this might just be a misunderstanding. Perhaps the people in the photo aren't Doflamingo and his subordinates?" Her voice clearly lacked confidence.

Caesar clearly didn't believe Monet's explanation. He snorted and said, "Do you think I'd believe such nonsense? Monet, you'd better give me a reasonable explanation, or else..." He didn't finish his sentence, but the threat in his words was clear.

Monet was inwardly groaning. She knew that no matter how she explained, it would be difficult to convince Caesar. But without Caesar, the crucial bargaining chip for creating Artificial Devil Fruit, how could she possibly save her sister Sugar? Thinking this, Monet's eyes gradually hardened. She decided to stop backing down, even if it meant resorting to force.

However, before taking action, Monet wanted to try one more time. She took a deep breath, trying to make her tone sound calm, and said, "Caesar, don't get agitated. We can discuss this further. Perhaps there really is some misunderstanding. Let's investigate and clear things up together, okay?"

Her expression was unusually calm, as if the deaths of Doflamingo and his men were as commonplace to her as eating and drinking. She said nonchalantly, "Doflamingo and his men are dead, so what? What does it have to do with you and me? Whoever sits on the throne of the underground king will be your partner... won't they?"

Caesar's heart skipped a beat upon hearing these words, and his eyes flickered. Indeed, his original purpose was to find a suitable partner, but he was not foolish. He knew very well who he could cooperate with and who he absolutely could not. Someone of the Four Emperors' caliber could never become his partner; otherwise, it would no longer be cooperation, but imprisonment.

However, what unsettled Caesar even more was Monet's unusual calm upon seeing the news of Doflamingo's death in the newspaper. This calmness disturbed him, and he began to scrutinize Monet with suspicion. Monet had clearly known about this all along, yet deliberately kept it from him, and even continued to lead him towards Doflamingo's kingdom. Caesar would never believe there wasn't some hidden secret at play.