Marco and the others were also taken aback by the sudden liveliness of the Moby Dick.
However, recalling what had just been said, the group exchanged glances, sighed softly, and Marco said...
"I think everyone has made up their minds. We can't let our Pops's hard work end up in our hands."
"Therefore, we still need to carry Whitebeard's banner!"
Ace and the others nodded silently.
This scene, though seemingly very complicated, only lasts for a minute or two.
By the time everyone realized what was happening, the hideous mask covering Bai Yu's face had disappeared.
His white hair and white clothes were restored to their original state.
Feeling that most of his strength had been reduced, Bai Yu secretly exhaled a deep breath.
The series of system notifications that had just been displayed echoed in Bai Yu's mind.
Since annihilating the Blackbeard Pirates, I have gained over 50,000 System Points.
The unlock value of the Main Body Template has remained at 88.5%.
Now that Charlotte Linlin, who had transformed into a demon, has finally been killed, Bullet, the descendant of the demon, has finally unlocked the Main Body Template to 89.8%, just one step away from the 90 mark.
At the same time, the System Points, which were originally 50,000, have now exceeded 152,000.
For Bai Yu, who used to be thrifty and hardworking...
This is undoubtedly a huge sum of money, and it would be no exaggeration to call it sudden wealth.
However, considering the system's nature, this large sum of points will likely be followed by a major exploitation later on, right?
However, now was clearly not the time to ponder the system's nature. Bai Yu snapped out of his thoughts, exited the System Space, and looked at the crowd not far away.
That single glance sent the previously stunned pirates scattering like mushrooms falling from the sky.
Originally, in their eyes, Katakuri's prophecy, CP0's betrayal, and Blackbeard's death were indeed like a double whammy, catching everyone off guard.
However, surely they should be able to hold their own against seventy-four demons.
Even if things go badly, we can hold out for a while, letting them realize things are going wrong before we run away.
However, the results presented to them now completely overturned their understanding.
The current situation leaves no chance for escape.
The only thing that made them feel fortunate was that Bai Yu didn't seem to be targeting them.
Their gazes fell solely on CP0, who hadn't had time to escape and stood out from the crowd.
"No, don't come any closer. Even if you kill me, it won't change the fate of the Marine Headquarters."
"Our CP0 has long prepared a powerful trump card; with it, no one can resist."
"If you don't kill me, I might tell you something."
As CP0, such a disclosure is of course impossible.
However, at this critical juncture, CP0 clearly knew this.
This is the best way to stall for time.
If Bai Yu could be stopped for even one more minute, the conclusion that the Marine Headquarters had become a puppet would be further confirmed.
Meanwhile, in CP0's eyes, no one should be unaware of what methods the Five Elders intend to use to incorporate the Marine Headquarters, which has 50,000 troops on high alert.
However, the moment this thought crossed his mind, Bai Yu's Zanpakuto had already sliced across his throat.
Amidst the splattering blood, CP0 stared wide-eyed, clutching their throats in disbelief.
This outcome is far from what he expected, isn't it?
"Originally, it was just a precaution, a backup plan. I never expected it would become a means to pull off the final victory."
Bai Yu Zanpakuto and smiled bloodthirstily.
"However, this also allows us to find out exactly what the Five Elders ' second trump card is."
"If this trump card is as I suspect, then the one hiding behind the scenes, Imu, is probably really one of those guys."
Bai Yu looked in the direction of the Marine Headquarters, and the spatial imprints left along the way quickly appeared in his perception.
" Bai Yu, what do we do now? If we rush back now, we might not make it in time."
Sengoku and Garp rushed over and landed beside Bai Yu.
CP0's words just now clearly overturned their understanding. They never expected that the Five Elders were not plotting against pirates, but rather against the Marine Headquarters.
However, the thought that 50,000 naval soldiers had already been prepared for deployment at the Marine Headquarters, with major naval commanders stationed there, came to mind.
The Five Elders dared to show their claws at this moment.
This undoubtedly made the Sengoku period uneasy as well.
Returning to Marine Headquarters from here, even if it's just taking the Calm Belt, we can still pass through the Gate of Justice on the Red Line.
It will take at least a day and a half to arrive.
If it weren't for CP0's words, they would still firmly believe that the troops and forces stationed at Marine Headquarters could hold out for a day or two.
However, after this scheming, they clearly understood that everything the Five Elders had done was to lure away Bai Yu, this tiger.
This was all to prevent Bai Yu from arriving at the Marine Headquarters in time.
"Don't worry, didn't I leave you a glass bottle? With that, I can still make it in time, even if it takes a little effort."
Bai Yu said with a faint smile.
"I'm just curious what the Five Elders' expressions will be like then."
Let's go!
Sengoku and Garp were taken aback. Of course, they remembered the glass bottle Bai Yu had mentioned very clearly.
They didn't really take it to heart afterwards, and even thought that Bai Yu was deliberately toying with them.
However, based on his intuition, he ultimately left the glass bottle at Marine Headquarters.
However, before they could get any answers, Bai Yu placed his hands on their shoulders and vanished into thin air like a ghost.
Meanwhile, inside the estuary of the Marine Headquarters.
A warship flying the flag of the World Government is rapidly approaching the estuary.
Onigumo, who was originally under martial law in Haikou, frowned upon seeing the scene before him, but still quickly walked over.
Facing the great battle between Whitebeard and Charlotte Linlin.
Indeed, there are rumors that the two sides have already started fighting, and these massive numbers of pirates gathered together will no longer launch a surprise attack on Marine Headquarters.
However, at this critical juncture, the World Government, which had been at odds with the Marine Headquarters recently, unexpectedly appeared at the estuary, which undoubtedly puzzled Onigumo.
Unfortunately, he was only a Vice Admiral. Refusing to allow World Government ships to enter the coast was a decision that even Akainu, the current Fleet Admiral, would have to consider carefully, let alone him.
Otherwise, this World Government warship would have been sent packing long ago.