During the banquet, Vic also heard another piece of news: the Heart Pirates and the Kid Pirates had reappeared in the New World!
The two Supernovas captains, Law and Kid, did not die either. Vic knew very well that Law was alive; he was there when he stopped Blackbeard and his crew.
As for how Kid managed to survive Red-Hair, Vic was quite surprised. However, Red-Hair wasn't that bloodthirsty, so Kid's survival wasn't particularly unexpected. Pirates who manage to rise to the top usually have some luck on them, so even if they fall into the sea, they still have a chance to survive!
During this relatively peaceful period when the Four Emperors were on good terms, Kid and Law also caused quite a stir. The two had been lying low for two years, recuperating and training, and had become much stronger before reappearing, which seemed to be a bit like learning from the Straw Hat Pirates!
Despite their previous crushing defeat, the two hadn't lost their will, which was quite commendable. However, willpower alone isn't enough to compete for the final One Piece!
After the banquet, Vic's life returned to normal. While comprehending the Law of Space, he did not neglect his training in Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, and he did not encounter any bottlenecks that prevented him from making any progress. This gave Vic some confidence in his initial speculation about Armament Haki!
When nothing major happens, time seems to pass quickly; in the blink of an eye, half a year has passed!
During these six months, the Red Hair Pirates also searched for the last Road Poneglyph, Shanks also sailed the Grand Line again.
Buggy, the vice-captain of another royal crew, also went to search for the last Road Poneglyph with Dracule Mihawk and Diamond Jozu after Ace went into seclusion for training.
Buggy's two bodyguards were also very capable, possessing the sharpest spear and the strongest shield in the pirate crew, which was enough to protect his safety. However, neither of the two Yonko crews made any gains!
During this time, the Kid Pirates and the Heart Pirates were also busy, both harboring ambitions to seize the One Piece!
Previously, Luo Xingxu didn't have it, but after Doflamingo was captured and imprisoned in Impel Down, he and Yamato defeated Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors, and then obtained three copies of the Road Poneglyph. As a result, his ambition quietly escalated, so both of these pirate crews have been trying to find the Road Poneglyph!
Before arriving in Wano Country, Kid had no idea about the Road Poneglyph. It was only after Luffy gave him three copies and explained it to him that he knew there must be one in Wano Country!
So when Kid came to Wano Country again and saw the Straw Hat Pirates ' flag flying high in Wano Country, Kid didn't resort to force. Whether it was because he was wary of Luffy's current strength and influence, or because he remembered the three of them fighting side by side in Wano Country, Kid didn't use any violence!
The new shogun Momonosuke, and his grandfather, Kozuki Sukiyaki Kid, grateful for Kid's past help to Wano Country, gave Kid the rubbings of the road sign without any conditions.
Of course, they dared not refuse. Even a pampered Zoan Red Dragon and a few Nine Red Scabbards were no match for Kid in his current Kid. Furthermore, Wano Country needed to recuperate, so they had no choice but to compromise!
Law had also been to Wano Country, but he did not show himself. He knew where the Road Poneglyph were stored, as he had been there with Robin before. So, after arriving in Wano Country, he used his spatial teleportation ability to go directly underground. Once he got the rubbings, he left without anyone noticing his whereabouts!
After that, Law and Bepo went to Zou. He knew there was another Road Poneglyph there. Law had previously gone to Zou with the Straw Hat Pirates when they formed an alliance, and had seen the Road Poneglyph in the Whale Forest!
This is the advantage of following the main characters. In addition, Bepo is a native of Zou, Mink Tribe, and he has a way to return to Zou, so it's not difficult for them to find Zou!
Law encountered the Straw Hat Pirates, who had been missing for quite some time, in the Whale Forest. Both sides were surprised. A fight was definitely not going to happen, as they were friends who had fought side by side before, and so far, they had no conflict of interest, so their relationship was quite good!
When Luffy saw his friend arrive, he immediately started a banquet. During the banquet, Law explained his purpose in coming to Zou and the great battle in which he lost the Road Poneglyph. After the banquet, Law successfully obtained the Road Poneglyph he wanted.
As for the third copy in Luffy's possession? Law didn't ask for it, and Luffy didn't offer it to him again. Since everyone is aiming for the One Piece, no matter how much they calculate, they are still competitors. Even if they are friends, they still need to be clear about what's important!
Luffy once before and didn't stop him from imprinting the Zou sign, which was enough. Giving it a third time would be too much, and Law knew this very well, so he didn't say anything!
Not long after Law and Bepo left Zou, the Straw Hat Pirates also left. After several months of targeted training, Luffy's Voice of All Things had been perfected, and he could sense the special aura of the Poneglyph from a great distance!
Luffy originally wanted to go a step further and extend his perception range even more, which would increase his chances of finding the last landmark.
However, with Law and Bepo arriving in Zou, it's no longer appropriate for them to linger. It's not that Nami and Sanji don't trust the two, but there are many unforeseen factors that could expose their location. This is just a precaution. They aren't afraid of the World Government anymore, but the Mink Tribe of Zou can't withstand it!
The Straw Hat Pirates embarked on a new voyage. Brook and Laboon reunited at Twin Cape Twin Cape, the starting point of the Grand Line. The first half of their journey was chosen from here, marking the Straw Hat Pirates ' third route on the Grand Line!
Law and Kid both knew that the third Road Pose was with Big Mom, but they only discovered that Kaido's Beasts Pirates were also stationed there after they arrived at Whole Cake Island!
The two former royal crews have formed a complete alliance, and their combined strength has surpassed that of the Red Hair Pirates, closing in on the Thunder God Pirates!
Of course, this is just wishful thinking on their part. Luffy is no longer the Luffy fought alongside them against Kaido and Big Mom, Ace is no longer the Ace who was executed!
The combination of the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates can definitely be called the Fifth Emperor crew, especially with Big Mom and Kaido being two Yonko-level beings, even the Navy doesn't dare to attack them!
Law and Kid weren't confident enough to take on Kaido and Big Mom on their own. They had become stronger, but at most they could only hold off one of them. The other one would be easily overwhelmed by their pirate crew. A direct confrontation would be certain death, as Kaido and Big Mom were not the type to show mercy!
Then, the two Supernovas pirate crews that had been lingering near Whole Cake Island met. The crew members were all acquaintances and probably guessed each other's purpose. So, the two weaker pirate crews naturally formed an alliance. However, it was only a temporary alliance. After this one job, they would disband and go their separate ways!
Given the combined strength of the Heart Pirates and the Kid Pirates, it's impossible for them to obtain Big Mom's Road Sign copy through brute force. Even if Law and Kid can hold off Kaido and Big Mom, King and Katakuri could easily wipe out their remaining crew members!
That's how Law and Kid's pirate crew is; apart from the two captains who lead them, the others are rather weak!