The bad news was that he had learned Ace was hunting Blackbeard alone.
Although Ace was very strong, he was too young after all. In his judgment, Ace was absolutely no match for Blackbeard.
If Ace lost, given the ambition Blackbeard had concealed for years, he would certainly use Ace to bring about the destruction of the Whitebeard Pirates.
If that happened, the already turbulent world would descend into even greater chaos. Once the New World lost Whitebeard, the Beasts Pirates would have nothing left to hold them back.
Shanks called his companions over.
"I'm going to see Whitebeard!"
"Back to the New World?"
The officers exchanged glances, all frowning.
This was not good news.
Yasopp said gravely, "Boss, you know what returning to the New World means. With our current strength, I'm afraid..."
"I understand, but I have to go."
Shanks made his decision. Looking at his worried companions, he laughed.
"Don't worry so much. Didn't Marco have a child? We're just going to celebrate as friends. Even if the Earth Calamity has objections, surely he won't start a war on Whitebeard's turf."
"That's true."
The officers sighed helplessly.
The greatest obstacle to their return to the New World was not Kaido, but the overbearing Earth Calamity. He was even harder to deal with than Kaido.
With Whitebeard hosting this time, however arrogant the Earth Calamity was, he would have to show Whitebeard some respect. At least he would not cause trouble on Hachinosu.
But afterward, that was another matter.
"Since it's decided, let's get going!"
Shanks smiled. "As it happens, I want to stop by Little Garden to see two friends. With their help, things should go a little more smoothly."
"Understood, Captain!"
"Raise the sails! Set sail!"
Chapter 222: The savior of villains!
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