Jinbe knew perfectly well why this Warlord Conference had been called.
Fire Fist Ace's capture, with his identity as the spark, would inevitably ignite a war that shook the world.
The Marines' current deployments, along with the tense, oppressive atmosphere within headquarters, made their massive increase in military strength apparent.
Clearly, Marine Headquarters had already begun preparing for an assault by the Whitebeard Pirates.
The situation was plain. A great war could break out at any moment.
Yet Jinbe, who held Whitebeard in deep reverence, had little hope for this war's outcome, especially for the Whitebeard Pirates.
"Once war breaks out, he'll be inside the World's Strongest Fortress, facing vast numbers of the Marines' finest troops."
"Even the strongest man in the world might die!"
Jinbe did not want Whitebeard to die. He had come here precisely to prevent the war.
Behind him stood the tall, burly Marshall D. Teach and his crew, silently observing their surroundings.
"The Marines' defenses are several times tighter than when we last came!"
"I heard they've been gathering elite troops from all over the world lately. Looks like it's true!"
Marshall D. Teach naturally heard the hushed discussion behind him, and he grinned.
"Zehahahaha."
"The fact that they've even summoned River to headquarters shows how seriously the Marines are taking this battle!"
"And that means Whitebeard probably doesn't have long to live!"
As he spoke, a profound gleam flashed through Marshall D. Teach's eyes, and his grin widened.
That was just what he wanted. It was the perfect opportunity to fulfill his plans and ambitions.
"Captain, you just came straight to Marine Headquarters like this."
"Won't River attack you?"
Jesus Burgess asked in his deep, rumbling voice.
They had all witnessed that man's terrifying power firsthand. Even if they gave everything they had, it