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"Hello, this is the Moby Dick, is this Bagley?"
On the Moby Dick, far away in the New World, the Whitebeard Pirates were sailing freely on the high seas.
There was someone on the ship who was in charge of all the Den Den Mushi (snail Den Den Mushi) under his command. As soon as he saw that it was Bagley calling, he answered the phone immediately.
"I am Bagley, we are currently in the Alabasta Kingdom, and I have urgent business to report."
" Her Kazi, captain of the Blond Hair Pirates, wants to inquire about Pops's location, preparing to challenge Pops in the New World."
"What?!"
"It's actually Her Kazi, the one with a bounty of 2 billion Beli."
"Alright, we've arrived at the Karoma Sea. The situation is urgent, I'll go tell Pops myself right away."
Hearing that the other party was about to hang up, Bagley quickly called out to them.
"Wait, there's one more thing."
"What is it?" Desenke on the Moby Dick wasn't quick enough; he almost hung up the phone.
" Her Kazi has something to tell Pops."
"A woman Her Navia sent Her Kazi to collect a debt from nearly twenty years ago."
"An account?"
Desenke was somewhat bewildered. Could it be a debt his Pops had incurred in his youth?
"Yes, that's what they said, but I don't know the specifics."
Bagley actually thought so too. This might be a grudge their Pops had from when he was young. Although they didn't know the details of what happened, they were definitely on their Pops's side.
"Okay, I understand. I will tell Pops the truth."
After hanging up the phone, Desenke ran straight to the deck.
" Pops, Pops, there's something really important."
Whitebeard was drinking and eating heartily with the sons of several division commanders on the deck.
Suddenly hearing Desenke's loud shout, he also turned his gaze over.
"It's Desenke. What's the matter that you're in such a panic?"
"Come, have a bowl of wine to quench your thirst."
Marco stood up, smiled, and handed him a bowl of wine.
" Marco, Captain Marco."
Desenke picked up his drink and downed it in one gulp, his hearty manner earning everyone's admiration.
As expected of the people on the Whitebeard Pirates' flagship, they are all truly talented.
" Pops, Bagley just called."
" Her Kazi, captain of the Blond Hair Pirates from the Alabasta Kingdom in the first half of the Grand Line, is going to challenge Pops."
"What!!"
"That damned Blond Hair Pirates, how dare they challenge Pops! Let me go and take care of them."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Of course I'll go! I'll definitely sink that person to the bottom of the sea to feed the fish!"
"Hey, stop fighting over it, it's my turn now."
Before Whitebeard could even speak, the captains were already in an uproar, each one furious and eager to volunteer to teach the enemy a lesson.
"Gulalalalalalal."
Seeing his sons so protective of him and so motivated, the Whitebeard was in a great mood.
This is the wealth I desire: the warmth of family.
" Pops, there's one more thing."
After speaking, Desenke glanced at the many captains around him, his expression clearly indicating that he wanted to speak to his Pops privately.
" Desenke, these are all our family members. There's no need to beat around the bush. Just tell me directly."
Newgate felt he had lived an upright life and didn't need to hide it from his sons; he could just let Desenke say it to their faces.
Desenke swallowed hard. Since his Pops had already spoken, he would just say it directly.
" Pops, that Her Kazi has a message for you."
" Her Navia asked him to come and collect a debt from you that's nearly twenty years old."
Whitebeard's eyes widened upon hearing this ancient yet familiar name.
" Navia..."
"Hel... Kazu!"
"Could it be..."
Newgate recalled what had happened back then and suddenly had a terrifying thought.
No wonder, no wonder Navia left the Navy not long after returning to Marine Headquarters and went into seclusion in a place where no one could find her.
"Go and show me that bounty poster for Kazu again, and also tell me if you've gathered any information about him recently."
When Whitebeard first saw Kazu's bounty poster, he didn't think of it that way. Now that he has some deductions, he needs to take a look again to verify his ideas.
" Pops, I'll get it right away."
Seeing his Pops suddenly looking anxious, Marco quickly went back into the house to retrieve Kazu's bounty poster and related intelligence.