The Plan Begins, a Grand Game

This immediately shifted public opinion toward the question of who was stronger, Zero or White Dove.

Everyone across the seas had their own thoughts on the matter.

Some believed White Dove was stronger.

Because they had learned from the Navy that White Dove had also dealt with Drought Jack while at it.

Coupled with the Navy's aggressive push, the spread of that claim was even more exaggerated.

Others believed that, as the leader of an organization, Zero's strength had to be far greater than this.

It felt as though he had not used his full strength.

As for that claim, they felt that both White Dove and Zero seemed to be the same.

Neither of them had used their full strength!

On Whitebeard's ship.

Holding a newspaper, Marco asked his father, "Pops, who do you think is stronger, White Dove or Zero?"

His father took a swig of wine.

"Gurararara! It doesn't matter whether Zero or White Dove is stronger. Anyone who dares lay a hand on my family, I won't forgive them easily."

Whitebeard burst out laughing after saying that.

Everyone aboard the ship felt a warmth in their hearts.

Because this was their father!

Still, Marco felt that whether it was Zero or White Dove, both needed to be treated with extreme caution.

They absolutely could not let their guard down when facing them.

Suddenly, Marco recalled a rumor he had heard before.

"Pops, I heard White Dove's medical skills are incredible. Should we invite her aboard to treat your..."

"Marco, I know my own condition. You don't need to worry about it. Besides, if the Navy learns that my old injuries are about to flare up, what do you think they'll do?! The entire sea will fall into complete chaos!"

Marco fell silent upon hearing Whitebeard's