"The New" Admiral

"From what you're saying, Shirahoshi was taken by them?" Whitebeard frowned deeply. His old friend's child had been captured, and he had to lend a hand. But the World Government was no pushover either. Whitebeard didn't believe these few battles represented the full extent of the World Government's strength. They surely had other trump cards—trump cards capable of deciding the outcome of a war!

"Yes. We searched the entire palace, but found no trace of Princess Shirahoshi! Unless something unexpected happened, she should have been taken away by the World Government!" Teach said gravely. He felt deeply uneasy, plagued by an ominous premonition.

"Is that so? Then it seems that little Shirahoshi is the Mermaid Princess of this generation, one of the legendary three Ancient Weapons—Poseidon, the Sea King!" Before Teach, Whitebeard held nothing back. Given his status as an overlord, he naturally knew many hidden secrets. He simply had no interest in them and never brought them up deliberately.

Whitebeard paced through the room, lost in thought. He desperately wanted to grab his blade and avenge his old friend right away, but that was unrealistic. He had so many beloved sons; he couldn't send them to their deaths over this alone!

"Damn World Government!" Whitebeard roared furiously. He had once thought that being able to live out his life peacefully with his beloved sons would be heaven's blessing. He didn't care for fame, didn't care for status, and had no ambition whatsoever. Yet others kept forcing him onward, forcing him into the grinding wheels of this era!

"Teach, how are the preparations coming along?" A cold gleam flashed through Whitebeard's eyes. Since you insist on doing this, then I'll see it through with you to the bitter end!

"They're ready, Pops! Whether it's manpower or weapons, our foundation is