Long Time No See, First Mate

The wine jug, as large as a small hill, was raised, and the clear, sweet wine was poured into a large bowl. Edward Newgate drank heartily, and only after the wine in the bowl had disappeared did he look at the Golden Lion in front of him.

"Now that you've cut off your own legs to escape Impel Down, where do you have anywhere to go?"

"Hahahaha! As long as I'm here, the Navy's Grand Fleet will always exist, and one day this world will belong to my Golden Lion..."

Having said that, the Golden Lion smiled broadly. He hadn't expected to gain such a reward after unexpectedly escaping Impel Down. This was what they called a blessing in disguise.

"Looks like you haven't given up yet, this pointless back-and-forth is just pointless."

Upon hearing Whitebeard's assessment, Golden Lion scoffed. No matter what Newgate said, it wouldn't change his nature of collecting treasure.

"Looks like you've found a decent group of subordinates. According to your words, they should be your so-called 'family,' hehehehe..."

"If one day your family betrays you, you will understand that the most important thing in this world is not family, but power!"

Whitebeard snorted coldly, turned around and looked anxiously at himself in the distance, his tone filled with contempt.

"Only those obsessed with power would spout such nonsense. My family will never betray me."

"Since you're so determined, then let's wait until twenty years from now, when we meet again, and then we'll see who truly reigns supreme over this ocean!"

At this point, the Golden Lion was about to turn and float away to carry out the plan that had been silently brewing in his mind ever since he discovered the deserted island.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, the Golden Lion turned around with a serious expression.

"Oh right, before I entered Impel Down, I ran into that bastard Uchiha Huayue, who drained a vial of blood from me, and I couldn't even save him!"

"Half the blame for these broken legs lies with him. When you see him, remember to tell him that next time we meet, I'm going to cut off one of his legs!"

As the arrogant words rang out, Whitebeard shook his head repeatedly, but did not inform Golden Lion about Uchiha Huayue's recent situation.

Given this situation, the moment the two meet, Golden Lion might lose not just his legs, but his life, which he barely managed to save.

But what does this have to do with him? It would be better if those two troublesome guys just went down together, so they wouldn't keep popping up and getting in his way.

"Goodbye, Newgate, let's meet again in twenty years..."

The Golden Lion drifted into the distance, and the islands not far away, though without Island Cloud, still floated steadily in the sky.

After the island and its inhabitants disappeared, a pirate ship approached from a distance, and the Marco the Phoenix at the head of the ship spread its wings and swiftly landed in front of Whitebeard.

"Pops, that Golden Lion guy..."

"It's nothing, he's just going to lie low somewhere for ten or twenty years and wanted to let me know beforehand. Even without this guy, this boiling sea won't be quiet for long, glug glug..."

As the strong liquor went down his throat, the Whitebeard raised his head, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"It is only when old friends pass away that we are reminded that time is slipping away little by little, and I am growing old little by little."

"Pops, what nonsense are you talking about? You're still young, still the strongest man in the world, how could you possibly get old?"

Marco smiled peacefully, while a burst of laughter and commotion came from the Moby Dick not far away, which temporarily dispelled Whitebeard's worries.

"Gulala, everyone gets old, no matter if they are the strongest or not. There is no such thing as a person who does not age."

The Moby Dick sailed from the distant coast, its calls echoing along the way.

Seeing this, Whitebeard picked up his naginata and leaped onto the deck, pointing into the distance.

"My lords, let's set sail!"

"Oh! Pops!"

"Please don't jump around recklessly, the boat might capsize!"

"Which ship should we raid next, Pops?"

At this moment, Whitebeard revealed a genuine smile. This was the family he had been searching for all along, the kinship he cherished.

"Let's go with the World Government. I haven't seen Garp and Sengoku in a long time. I'll take this opportunity to tell them, 'I'm not old yet, gurar...

The Moby Dick set sail, and the iconic crescent-shaped mustache on its billowing sails caused any pirate ships it encountered along the way to flee in terror.

This is the Whitebeard Pirates, led by Edward Newgate, the strongest man in the world, who dominated the New World and occupied the largest territory among all pirate crews.

Meanwhile, just as Whitebeard set sail, a pirate ship bearing a crossed skull and two swords silently landed on the shore of the Sabaody Archipelago.

Among the many pirates, a Red-Haired Shanks man wearing a straw hat and a black cloak looked up and walked into the coating shop in front of him.

"So it is here, First Mate."

When Rayleigh, who had his back to the person who had come, heard these strange yet familiar words, he subconsciously turned around and looked back. The familiar straw hat and bright Red-Haired Shanks made Rayleigh realize who it was.

"It seems you've also begun your own journey, Shanks."

His lazy face gave the impression of nonchalance at first glance, but the surprise in his eyes was undeniable.

"Ah, I've also found a group of reliable companions, and we're preparing to set sail for the place the captain once reached. As for you, have you been here since you retired?"

He casually sat down to one side, ignoring the curious gaze of the proprietress beside him, took off his straw hat, and couldn't help but reveal a hint of reminiscence.

"We should leave the fun to the young people. If they know what's on the island too early, they'll lose their motivation to move forward."

"However, there has been quite a bit of news lately. One old friend after another has appeared in our sights, including you, Golden Lion, Whitebeard, and even Kaido and Uchiha Huayue..."

Getting carried away with the conversation, Rayleigh subconsciously shook his gourd, only to find it empty, and reluctantly put it down.

"The Four Emperors, I don't know if we'll have a chance to fight, but if we want to go to Laugh Tale, we'll inevitably clash."

Rayleigh smiled without saying a word. This kid was still the same as before, careless yet meticulous. He might very well stir up this ocean in the future.

"Speaking of the Four Emperors, you must keep a close eye on any of them, but you must pay special attention to that mysterious Uchiha Huayue, who is rarely seen all day long, and also..."

As Rayleigh whispered, Shanks, who had been casual, gradually became serious.

"If that day ever comes, I will not hesitate to take action, snatch hope from the World Government, and hand it over to the right people."

"Then, I'll leave the coating of our ship to you. Men, let's start the banquet!"

Shanks shouted, and the Red-Haired Pirates members inside the shop immediately cheered.