Countless phone calls were made at Yamakaji's command.
Not only the Marine Headquarters, but the entire ocean was shaking violently.
The information from the world's news channels controlled by Big News Morgans agency, ignited the fire.
Charlotte Linlin, the Queen of Big Mom Pirates and one of the Four Emperors of the Totto Land Mom Pirates, invited the Fourth Admiral War Demon Bai Yu, to a banquet.
This news story seems quite ordinary.
In other circumstances, it might only be slightly surprising.
However, everyone knows that Bai Yu is currently in the eye of the storm.
The date for the challenge, considered an open conspiracy, from Dracule Mihawk, one of the Shichibukai, is fast approaching.
Behind him was also the threat of Kaido of the Beasts, another of the Four Emperors.
Charlotte Linlin, at this critical juncture, directly interfered.
If there were no shady dealings involved, probably no one would believe it.
The New World, located in the Whitebeard Sea, bordering the World of Totto Land.
The massive Moby Dick was rapidly cutting through the waves.
The pirate flag representing Whitebeard fluttered in the wind.
On the vast deck, dozens of people were gathered at this moment, and their expressions changed simultaneously as they looked at the urgent intelligence that Marco had just received.
Even Whitebeard, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but look at Ace.
As someone from the opposing camp, if it were anyone else, he would definitely just laugh it off.
However, this was a kid that even he had taken a liking to and wanted to adopt as his godson.
He was also Ace's sworn brother.
This alone is unlikely to make them sit idly by.
" Pops, do you think this could be a conspiracy between Kaido of the Beasts and Charlotte Linlin, forming an alliance?"
Ace gripped the document in his hand tightly, then suddenly looked up and said.
The expressions of the people around them changed again.
They had the same guess in their hearts.
However, they dared not ask or speak to Ace.
I was simply worried that this would upset Ace.
However, Ace's words have now hit home, undoubtedly stirring up their nerves.
Whitebeard fell silent for a moment, and after a full three or four seconds, he sighed softly.
"This is indeed a possibility."
"Back in the day on Rocks ' ship, Kaido was Charlotte Linlin's lover. Rumor has it that during the battle at God Valley, the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit that Kaido obtained was given to him by Charlotte Linlin."
"I don't know why they later became mortal enemies."
"However, Ace, remember this: for some people in this world, there are no eternal enemies."
"Yes, but the benefits driving cooperation aren't huge enough."
"Now, at this critical juncture, Charlotte Linlin's sudden and unusual action is indeed suspicious."
"Who knows, Charlotte Linlin and Kaido be teaming up again."
hiss!
A collective gasp filled the deck.
The speculation that two of the Four Emperors would join forces was bound to spread.
It could absolutely be described as explosive, like a nuclear bomb at sea.
The presence of one Four Emperors has already made all the various factions wary of each other.
If two of the Four Emperors were to join forces, it would mean a repeat of the terror of the Rocks Pirates in the past.
Ace's expression immediately tightened.
Marco, standing nearby, quickly reassured him, " Ace, don't worry. Bai Yu isn't stupid. He shouldn't fall for such an obvious scheme."
This question immediately garnered nods of agreement from many people.
Only Jozu, with his muscular physique, hesitated for a moment before speaking.
" Pops, do you think, given Bai Yu's personality, he might just say it's worth a shot and run off to the Totto Land!"
The voices were soft, but tinged with uncertainty.
The moment those words were spoken, everyone immediately became uncertain about their previous assessment.
In particular, after witnessing Bai Yu's behavior firsthand.
I really don't have the confidence to refute what Jozu said.
"Something terrible has happened, Captain Marco! We just received urgent intelligence from Marine Headquarters that the Marine Fourth Admiral has gone to Totto Land alone."
"It is said that Charlotte Linlin has captured Marine Admiral Candidate Momousagi Gion as a hostage, demanding that the Marine Fourth Admiral attend a banquet."
A junior official quickly squeezed through the crowd.
A brand new emergency report suddenly appeared in his hand.
Ace's expression changed drastically. He snatched the report, and as he looked at everything described on it, a blazing flame erupted in his hand, instantly burning the document to ashes.
If what happened a moment ago was merely Jozu's simple guess...
This intelligence report is now definitive.
They were facing a deadly trap, most likely set by two of the Four Emperors.
In the eyes of 99% of people, even if there were a real hostage threat, they would definitely back away.
Only someone like Bai Yu, a bloodthirsty and warlike individual, could do that.
Despite facing the crisis of the Four Emperors Alliance, he still dared to attend the banquet alone.
The thought of this sends chills down many people's spines.
Whitebeard couldn't help but sigh.
"As expected, I wasn't wrong about him. Besides being as bloodthirsty and warlike as ever, this kid is also a loyal and righteous fellow. I'm actually a little disappointed that he didn't go."
"However, the Four Emperors Alliance is also a huge threat to our Whitebeard Pirates, so we must find out the truth about this."
" Ace, tell me, what should we do?"
Ace paused for a moment, then his eyes lit up, and he said with a hint of excitement.
" Pops, thank you."
"Hehe, Ace, what are you thanking me for? My Pops did this so that our Whitebeard Pirates wouldn't be threatened. After all, an alliance with the Four Emperors is a big deal." Marco chuckled, patted Ace on the shoulder, glanced back at the deck, and said loudly.
"Besides, besides them, there's also Red-Haired. He probably won't just sit idly by and watch Charlotte Linlin Kaido of the Beasts!"
"Pass down the order: Due to suspicions of an alliance between the Four Emperors Charlotte Linlin and Kaido of the Beasts, the Whitebeard Pirates are now on high alert."
" Moby Dick main fleet, proceed to Totto Land immediately."
As one command after another was issued.
The Whitebeard Pirates, which had not been operating on a large scale for a long time, began to move like a giant war machine.
At the same time, the Red Hair Pirates, also one of the Four Emperors, were equally shocked.
Red-Haired Shanks, looking at the urgent intelligence in his hand, also showed a face full of disbelief.
Unable to resist, he glanced at Dracule Mihawk beside him, who was wearing a black cloak and carrying the Black Blade Yoru.
As an old buddy, he knew exactly what this challenge meant for Dracule Mihawk.