Undercurrents Stirring Behind the Scenes

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In the depths of the Calm Belt, in the New World, lies a primeval island.

"Pops."

On the other side of the island, the long-lost Whitebeard leaned on his dagger, his gaze calmly fixed on the sea.

From the jungle behind them, Ace, Jozu, and the others all emerged.

Turning around, his coat billowed in the sea breeze, a hint of surprise flashed in the Whitebeard's eyes.

With his upper body bare, his muscles were perfectly defined, and Ace's demeanor had changed drastically, giving off a very friendly and approachable vibe. If one were to observe carefully with Observation Haki, one would notice that many natural sounds were protecting Ace's body.

"Pops, if you're going to Marineford, take us with you."

Stepping forward, Ace looked at the increasingly aged Whitebeard, his expression unwavering.

"Kulala, I don't have much longer to live."

Whitebeard laughed heartily, looking at Ace, Jozu, and the others with satisfaction, before letting out a sigh.

Clenching his fists, Ace's pupils turned red as he roared angrily, "Pops, I will shoulder the responsibility for the Whitebeard Pirates, so let me take it on!"

"Some things"

"Enough." The voice was loud and clear. Whitebeard was slightly taken aback and looked at Ace with some disbelief.

The same was true for Jozu and the others behind him; they hadn't expected Ace to interrupt his Pops so decisively and forcefully.

He remained silent, Whitebeard eyes revealing a complex mix of emotions, but mostly joy.

"Even now, Pops, you're still thinking of us. Pops, you want to go to Marineford and perish together with God and the Navy, right? To eliminate the threat to us. Pops has never thought of coming back."

Enough, that's enough. I've trained relentlessly for the past few years for this moment. I will not allow my Pops to do this. I am Fire Fist Ace of the Whitebeard Pirates, the son of Newgate Edward, the Whitebeard Pirate. From this day forward, I will assume the title of Whitebeard, as your son.

You used to protect us, now it's my turn to protect you, Pops, you should get some rest."

With a firm and resolute voice, Ace stared intently at Whitebeard, his words terrifyingly resolute.

The sea breeze disappeared, and the entire beach was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Behind him, Vista and the others Big Mouth, then a smile crept onto their faces.

Whitebeard's expression shifted continuously, from initial astonishment to eventual relief.

Ace's words were spoken with the same unwavering resolve as a son addressing his aging father.

In the past, the Pops protected the son; now that the Pops is old, the son should step forward to shoulder the burden and protect his Pops.

Ace embodies responsibility and commitment to duty!

"Kulala kulala kulala"

Suddenly, Whitebeard burst into laughter, turned his back to Ace and the others, his eyes sparkling. He laughed, laughing at the sea and at the vast earth.

He got a scolding; Edward Newgate got yelled at by his own son.

But why, why am I so happy? Why do I feel like crying?

"Haku"

In the Beasts Sea, massive pirate crews are currently sailing the waves, their targets pointing towards the distant nation.

But just as they were about to enter the country's waters, the previously clear sky began to gather dark clouds and thunder and lightning.

The waves surged, and a gradually increasing hurricane began to rage, this abnormal weather phenomenon sending chills down everyone's spine.

"Captain, we have guests."

On the foremost giant ship, Kaido, gulping down a large amount of sake from a jug, was drunk and bleary-eyed when a man approached.

"Guest?"

Opening his hazy eyes, a surge of murderous aura emanated from Kaido, his ferocity vast and boundless.

Five figures appeared out of thin air and slowly landed on the deck.

"Click"

A bolt of lightning struck, illuminating the view. The five people were wearing cloaks, and the leader's face was covered with tattoos.

"Hey! Hey! What a big shot! Isn't this the leader of the Revolutionary Army?"

On the deck, a large, bald, fat man came over with a wine jug, looking at the dragon at the head with some surprise.

"This is really troublesome. I didn't expect the Plague Calamity queen to follow along."

The cloak was lifted, and the dragon looked at the bald, fat man with a sigh.

"Click"

A bolt of black and red lightning struck down, unleashing the savage will of a primordial beast. Kaido looked at the dragon, gripped his spiked club at his feet, and swung it down with his club.

He was decisive and efficient, without a single wasted word, and regardless of who the opponent was, Kaido could strike whomever he wanted.

"It seems this cannot be resolved with words."

Quite helpless, Long's eyes narrowed, and he threw a punch.

Surrounding them, the Queen of Plague Calamity stood with her arms crossed, watching as the people brought by the dragon also watched, but neither side intervened.

A few hours ago, Impel Down the world's Impel Down, but now it's somewhat undeserving of that title.

After all, the once unbreakable myth has been broken twice: once by the Golden Lion, and the other time by God.

Since Ye Chen escaped from Impel Down, the World Government has made great efforts to reorganize it, so Impel Down is still the world's number one Impel Down.

However, Impel Down was peaceful at the moment, has been visited by an unexpected guest.

"Ha ha ha! So this is Impel Down? It's truly magnificent!"

Clad in a black coat, Blackbeard looked at the prison before him, his eyes filled with greed.

"No wonder it was once the world's Impel Down."

Behind them followed Lafitte, Doc Q, Van Augur, and others, all smiling, for from this moment on, their fame would spread far and wide!

Who goes there?

The appearance of Blackbeard and his crew attracted the attention of the guards, and they were immediately surrounded.

"Hey! Hey! We're not enemies, we're just here to deliver a little something!"

Lafitte removed his hat and gave a gentlemanly bow, pointing his sword at the several bound pirates behind him. "Could you please call your warden out here?"

"This is the Shichibukai captured the Rogue Rabbit, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach. Go and inform the warden."

The guard captain watched over Blackbeard and his group and gave instructions to his men.

"Yes!"

"Would you mind if we took a look around?"

Shrugged, Lafitte glanced at the captain of the guard, and then walked straight into Impel Down as if nothing had happened.

"You"

"Kindness?"

Just as the guard captain was about to refuse, Lafitte narrowed his eyes, and the next second the guard captain seemed to be hypnotized and stepped aside.

"Thief haha"

Leading the way, Blackbeard laughed heartily as he walked into Impel Down.

"Oh my, this place is so beautiful."

Lying on a large horse, Doc Q looked around at the scenery and licked his lips.

"They must be getting impatient!"

Van Augur wiped his sniper rifle clean wherever he was and pushed up his single-soled glasses.

"You mustn't be careless; the chief here is not easy to deal with."

Somewhat wary, Lafitte reminded everyone.

"Magellan, Paramecia Venom-Venom Devil Fruit User, is indeed troublesome."

Doc Q was barely alive, its tongue lolling out.

As if on cue, Cao Cao arrived. Blackbeard and his crew stopped in their tracks as a gigantic man resembling Satan approached. This man was none other than Magellan, the strongest man in Deep-Sea Great Prison and the Devil Fruit User.

"Marshall D. Teach, weren't you summoned to Marineford by Fleet Admiral Sengoku Marineford?"

Magellan stared blankly at Blackbeard and the others.

"Heh heh heh, Marineford too dangerous, so I came here to borrow a few men from you."

"Do it."

An instantaneous upheaval erupted, and endless darkness surged from Blackbeard's body, spreading in all directions.