March 27, 1514 (Sea Circle Calendar )
The chain reaction triggered by Shakky's death finally stirred up a massive wave with the spread of information in the Underworld.
The New World.
The Whitebeard Pirates' main fleet.
" Pops!" Flower Sword Vista's face was extremely grim. "This matter..."
Whitebeard waved his hand. "I already know. Inform Jozu and the others that from now on, the entire Whitebeard Pirates, including all affiliated pirate crews, will assemble."
"Yes, Pops!" Vista quickly went to inform all the captains.
Whitebeard looked at his hometown not far away, his face full of struggle and helplessness. Although his body had not yet aged to the point of decline, the loss of Marco, the ship's doctor, coupled with Teach's betrayal, had accelerated the deterioration of Whitebeard's health.
'You foolish sons! If I die, how will you little boats face the towering waves of this New Genesis?'
He finally made up his mind to take advantage of his remaining strength to rigorously train the members of the Whitebeard Pirates and stop them from becoming lax in their discipline.
In truth, Whitebeard was already feeling somewhat guilty. He blamed himself for being too lenient with these children in the past, which had prevented them from making much progress in their abilities.
In fact, Jozu, Vista, and others have great potential. Even if they don't become Admiral, they can become Elite Vice Admiral, or even potentially Admiral Candidate.
However, Whitebeard's protection and indulgence over the years have caused Jozu and the others' strength to stagnate.
On the contrary, Teach had been patiently enduring, had been secretly training his strength.
It's too late to realize this now.
The New World.
Totto Land, Whole Cake Island.
"Damn it... That Shiki was definitely up to something. I knew something was wrong a long time ago. I never imagined that his soul had been replaced by the Liberator Organization. Damn it!" Charlotte Linlin gritted her teeth.
Streusen, Katakuri, Perospero, Smoothie, the First Mate, Cracker, and others standing nearby also wore solemn expressions.
Streusen suggested in a low voice, " Linlin, we can't be willful now. Send Baron Tamago to the Whitebeard Pirates immediately. We need to form an alliance as soon as possible."
"An alliance?" Charlotte Linlin frowned, clearly disliking Whitebeard, but this time she knew she couldn't be impulsive. "Well... let's send Baron Tamago to the Whitebeard Pirates!"
Streusen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that the Big Mom wouldn't listen to his advice, so he quickly added:
" Linlin, although we are in an alliance, neither of us will obey the other's orders. Therefore, I suggest that we choose a relatively close sea area, preferably no more than 200 kilometers apart, so that if one of us is in trouble, we can provide immediate support."
"Okay, okay... that's fine."
"Furthermore, I suggest relinquishing some of our vassal territories. Baron Tamago should also inform Whitebeard of this suggestion; he should understand my thinking. Currently, our two pirate crews' territories are sandwiched between the Sky Empire and the World Government, which is not a good situation."
Upon hearing the Streusen's suggestion, Charlotte Linlin's face showed a hint of hesitation and reluctance.
Katakuri quickly chimed in, "Mom, if we don't give up those territories, we'll inevitably be affected once the World Government and the Liberator Organization to war."
Perospero quickly chimed in, "Mom, let's shrink our sphere of influence now. Once the World Government and the Liberator Organization are both weakened, we can expand even more."
Although Perospero's words were somewhat unrealistic, they did resonate with the Big Mom.
"Alright! Let the Liberator Organization and the World Government fight like dogs first." Charlotte Linlin laughed loudly.
Mary Geoise.
Room of Authority.
The Five Elders looked at the intelligence in their hands, their expressions shifting between anger and uncertainty.
"What do you think?" Saint Nusjuro was somewhat skeptical of the authenticity of this information.
Saint Saturn squinted. " The Op-Op Fruit indeed have the ability to swap souls. Considering that Golden Lion's body can regain its youth, he must have undergone modifications by an Op-Op Devil Fruit User. Therefore, the possibility of his soul being swapped does exist."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter stroked his stubble and analyzed, "We haven't paid much attention to the internal situation of the Sky Empire before. Now, upon re-examination, the Sky Empire is indeed an ideal country, which doesn't quite fit the Golden Lion's character."
Saint Warcury's words were filled with conflict and anger. "If the Sky Empire is part of the Kingdom of Dawn, how should we deal with it?"
" The National Treasure still has enough energy reserves for two more strikes. Should we use one of them?" Saint Saturn suggested.
Saint Nusjuro shook his head. "It's no use. The Sky Empire's territory is too vast, and the core Sky Province can move at any time. If we let the National Treasure enter the New World, given the Sky Empire's emphasis on the sky, I'm worried that the National Treasure's whereabouts will be revealed."
Just then, the CP chief hurriedly knocked on the door and came in.
"My lords! Our agents, who were infiltrated in the Sky Empire's Torrent Province and Blizzard Province, have been killed. According to their dying reports, the Sky Empire is evacuating civilians from various locations."
"Damn it! They've confessed without being asked!" Saint Warcury was furious.
Saint Nusjuro stood up. "It seems we don't need to continue speculating here. Everyone, let's go to the Flower Room!"
"Good!"
The Five Elders quickly arrived at the Flower Room.
Looking at the intelligence in his hand, and with the Five Elders ' brief report beside him, Imu understood the cause and effect of the matter.
"Understood. Go all out! You must buy time so Vegapunk can develop the Mother Flame as soon as possible."
The Five Elders knelt on one knee a short distance away and replied in unison, "Yes, sir!"
With Imu agreeing to let the Five Elders go all out, the Five Elders quickly mobilized their forces, preparing for a full-scale attack on the New World.
at the same time.
Marineford, Marine Headquarters.
Sengoku and Tsuru, having received intelligence from the underground, had not yet made a decision when the Five Elders called.
" Sengoku, immediately have Sakazuki destroy that node island."
"Yes." Sengoku without the slightest hesitation.
The moment he received the intelligence, he resolved to kill the Sky Empire.
After all, Garp, Zephyr, Tokikake, and others died tragically at the hands of the Liberator Organization, so it's time to settle both old and new scores.
With the Five Elders ' orders, he no longer cared about the lives of the Affiliated Nation of the New World, and wanted to destroy the Sky Empire first by destroying the New World.
G0 Base on Hell Valley Island in the New World.
Sakazuki received Sengoku's orders and, without informing the other naval soldiers at the base, went directly to the crater on the island.
" Three-Headed Dog of Hell!"
The terrifying magma behemoth surged wildly, crashing into the volcano's crater with immense power.
As Sakazuki launched his frenzied attack, the ground and sea of Hell Valley Island began to tremble, and the ground continued to crack.
What happened?
"Oh no! The volcano has erupted!"
"How is that possible..."
" Admiral Excellency, we are still on the island!"
"Run!"
The naval soldiers, realizing what had happened, ran towards the port crying and screaming.
However, Sakazuki moved too quickly.
In less than ten minutes, the entire Hell Valley Island was submerged by lava erupted from the volcano.
Countless soldiers did not die at the hands of the enemy, but rather at the hands of their own comrades—what an ironic reality.