Vegapunk's Confidence

"The loss of the Mother Flame isn't a big problem as long as it doesn't fall into the hands of those who use it as a weapon. What I'm really worried about is the Poneglyph, the memories related to Poneglyph..."

Vegapunk sighed softly. The world's strongest scientist, who claimed to be 500 years ahead of the world, had dared to study the Poneglyph without authorization.

If this matter is exposed, the World Government will immediately send people to Egghead to launch Buster Call, and the entire island will be destroyed.

Compared to a regular Buster Call, the Buster Call launched against Egghead will be far more brutal, and there may even be a general leading the charge.

After all, not all threats are the same.

Compared to the historians of Ohara, Vegapunk's power is incomparable; Pacifista, Seraphim, and many other figures are his creations.

The morale blow to the Navy would be unimaginable if the Navy's top scientist were to declare a mutiny.

"If the information is leaked, the traitors hiding among us will also be punished by the Navy and the World Government."

"Studying the Poneglyph is taboo in the eyes of the World Government, let alone him, who is Vegapunk. Vegapunk, who knows the Poneglyph, will never be let off by the Five Elders!"

The words, spoken with unwavering certainty, came from the Shaka's mouth, yet Vegapunk shook his head helplessly.

"Those who are blinded by evil or desire cannot see the truth that is right in front of them. The moment their eyes are blinded, they will walk step by step toward destruction."

"Just wait patiently. Although I don't know what gives me confidence, I will never lie to myself."

Smoke billowed from the cigarette lighter, and the note hidden in the Mother Flame's file turned to dust under Shaka's gaze.

"It seems that our previous guess was indeed true. Our memories have been woven together at some point, and the figure of a certain being has been quietly deleted."

"Moreover, he is a mysterious figure who is on our side. We place all our hopes on him and hope that everything will go smoothly."

Several months later, news suddenly broke that Enies Lobby had been attacked in the first half of the Grand Line. The Straw Hat Pirates ' declaration of war against the World Government also drew the attention of many pirates operating in Paradise.

The newspapers that circulated throughout the Paradise naturally reached Banaro Island as well, but this peaceful and tranquil island had been destroyed sometime three days earlier.

"Captain, the Straw Hat Kid who escaped from us seems to have won a great victory on Enies Lobby. Is this some kind of unspeakable fate?"

Van Oka murmured to himself, his sniper rifle spotless.

Lafitte, standing to the side, also spoke slowly, dressed like a theatrical character, giving off a mysterious yet comical feeling.

"Speaking of Enies Lobby, the most famous attractions are the Sea Train and Water 7, which happen to be within our area..."

"Cough cough, they really had bad luck, falling into our hunting range. I guess this is their fate."

The sickly ship's doctor, Doc Q, lay on his sick horse, Stronger, as if he were weak and powerless, panting heavily after only a few words.

"Hahaha! Captain, shall we make our move?"

Gizzas Bages, nicknamed the Fighting Champion, is a burly man dressed like a fighting champion, raising his hands and laughing heartily.

"Hahaha! Of course we have to make a move! It's not easy to find a few pirates with bounties over 100 million in the Paradise, how could we let him get away!"

Marshall D. Teach laughed heartily, for the townspeople on Banaro Island had already been driven away and looted.

This island is meaningless to him. Only by capturing a great pirate with a bounty of over 100 million and using the pirates to prove his sincerity to the World Government can he proceed with his plan.

"Come on, let's get ready to set sail, it's getting busy!"

Just then, the figure sitting on the rooftop, pressing down the brim of his hat, suddenly spoke, calling out to Teach, who was preparing to set sail.

"Hey, wait a minute, Teach, I've been looking for you for ages."

Suddenly stopped by someone, Marshall D. Teach looked around blankly.

It wasn't until he saw the familiar cowboy hat and the Whitebeard symbol on his chest that Marshall D. Teach snapped out of his daze and immediately broke into a smile.

"Oh! Ace! Captain!"

The initial shock vanished in an instant, quickly turning into a smile. Marshall D. Teach took two steps forward, gazing at the man bathed in sunlight before him.

"Shut up! I'm not a captain now, and besides, 'captain' is a respectful term used when addressing someone..."

"Thanks to you, for daring to make me suffer so much!"

Laffitte, belatedly realizing what was happening, took two steps forward with a gentle smile.

"Oh! This must be ' Fire Fist ' Ace?"

"Yes, please guide me in the future. You are now an excellent captain, right? Marshall D. Teach, captain of the Blackbeard Pirates."

The shadows cast by the sunlight fell on Ace's face, and his casual words and wary posture made Marshall D. Teach's heart tighten.

"Hehehehe! What are you saying, Ace? Long time no see..."

"By the way, how did you know I was here?"

At this point, Marshall D. Teach looked around but didn't see any other members of the Whitebeard Pirates.

"Now that things have come to this, you've lived so many more years than others, you can't be unaware of the current situation, can you..."

Under the glaring sunlight, his eyes, shrouded in shadow, were deep and cold, exuding an unusual murderous aura.

Having seemingly confirmed that there were no other members of the Whitebeard Pirates around, Marshall D. Teach secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then smiled.

"Let me say one more thing, Ace! Will you become my ally? Let's join forces and conquer the world together!"

"Times are changing, Whitebeard's era is long gone, and I'm ready to conquer the world. I'll be the Pirate King!"

"First, kill Luffy, the Straw Hat Kid Luffy, in Water 7, as a gift to the World Government..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ace frowned, his eyes flashing with even more murderous intent.

"Luffy? What did you say! Blackbeard, I'm getting more and more determined to get back at you, Straw Hat Kid Luffy, you're my little brother!"

Upon hearing this, Blackbeard's expression changed drastically, and he subconsciously scoffed.

"Besides, I could never become the Pirate King..."

Bang! Sparks flew from behind him. Van Augur remained expressionless, his entire body tense.

"Logia?"

"There's an rude fellow here, Fire Gun!"

With two fingers forming a gun, fireballs flew, kicking up countless specks of dust. Van Augur, sensing danger, turned and ran, only to hear a whooshing sound behind him as a shadow closed in.

"Hahahaha!"