Kapitel 538: Change of an Era
The flames on the Moby Dick had been extinguished, and the ship's doctor was tending to Whitebeard's wounds. Meanwhile, Marco and Namur, who had witnessed the entire battle, looked grave.
In theory, the battle between Whitebeard and Kaido ended in a draw; they hadn't achieved a definitive result. However, for those like Marco who had long followed Whitebeard, this was akin to a loss.
The last person to tie with Whitebeard was Gol D. Roger.
As the one who personally experienced the battle, Whitebeard's expression was even more grim. The casualties among his crew were one reason, but Kaido's strength was another. While he didn't fear Kaido's current power, the method Kaido used to restore his strength left Whitebeard uneasy.
Even the strongest boss couldn't defeat a monster who could get up again and again*. That was the situation Whitebeard faced. [* Author here is using a fan-created word in china which refers to Luffy or other characters in the Wano arc where they keep getting up again and again even after getting beaten down.]
"Pops, what about Wano Country?"
"No one is allowed to act on their own without my orders. Kaido is not someone you can deal with. Even with his strength, Oden wasn't his match, so the casualties from such a battle would be too much for us to bear."
Kaido could restore his strength by consuming some medicine. Since he had it, other members of the Beasts Pirates might also possess it. If all those officers could restore their strength, the current Beasts Pirates are not something that other pirate crews can deal with.
"Marco, do you remember the medicine you procured from the Beasts Pirates earlier?" Whitebeard asked.
"Yes, I do, Pops. Why?"
Due to his Phoenix ability, Marco, besides being the 1st division commander, also served as the ship's doctor. Issues concerning medicine were his responsibility, and it was through chance that he discovered the effects of those health tonic.
"Get more of those medicines. There might be something remarkable in them. Once we understand what it is, we can decide how to proceed."
Currently, their relationship with the Beasts Pirates was undoubtedly hostile. However, Whitebeard wasn't someone who refused everything associated with an enemy just because of their enmity.
He had experienced the effects of the Beasts Pirates' medicine and had an intuition that Kaido's method of recovering strength was likely connected to those medicines. If they could figure this out, many problems would be easily solved.
"Alright, Pops, I understand."
Just as he finished speaking, the Den Den Mushi on the ship rang. The person who picked up the call didn't look pleased.
"Pops! It's a call from our territory. Big Mom Pirates are attacking some of our islands!"
"..."
This was slightly related to Kaido. Although his earlier call with Charlotte Linlin wasn't pleasant, their relationship was still relatively friendly. After the battle, he had called Charlotte Linlin to brag.
The gist was that he greatly enjoyed the fight. Meanwhile, Charlotte Linlin had already prepared her forces beforehand. Her plan was to seize the territory of whoever lost the battle. If Kaido lost, she would ruthlessly take over everything he owned.
She had long coveted the fruits and other products from Kaido's territory, as well as Alcremie and other Pokémon. Due to some collaborations between them, most chefs on Whole Cake Island were already aware of Alcremie's existence.
For all pastry chefs, Alcremie was a dream partner, but Arceus had a clear prohibition against any Alcremie entering Charlotte Linlin's territory. This was a non-negotiable topic, and it was the same for Bounsweet.
During Charlotte Linlin's craving-induced rampage, she wouldn't even recognize her family. Compared to her, Kaido's unstable mood after drinking was at least random.
Maybe if you are lucky, you might catch him in a particularly cheerful mood after drinking, but with Charlotte Linlin, her craving-induced rampage only brings destruction.
Due to this, Charlotte Linlin also harbors some resentment. The past friendship between them would have been of little value after Kaido's defeat.
However, judging by Kaido's tone, it's evident that things went smoothly for him. Although Charlotte Linlin is a woman, she is daring and resolute. By the time the situation is clear, it might be too late. Therefore, she directly ordered the members of the Big Mom Pirates to begin their attack on Whitebeard's territory.
"Set sail! I am Whitebeard, and I'm not dead yet!"
This news infuriated Whitebeard. Despite having engaged in a fierce battle, he hadn't been seriously injured. Judging by the distance, by the time Moby Dick got closer, he would have almost recovered his strength. So, hearing this news, he naturally couldn't tolerate it.
As Whitebeard, full of anger, headed towards his territory, the Beasts Pirates returned to Onigashima with excitement.
It didn't matter to them how the battle between Whitebeard and Charlotte Linlin turned out. What mattered to them now was to celebrate their victory.
After a few hours of rest, Morgans also woke up. Kaido then dropped him on an island and he left on his own.
Whenever it concerns big news, Morgans can demonstrate an extraordinary level of perseverance.
Despite feeling physically tired, after a brief rest, his still-energetic spirit made it impossible for him to continue resting.
Timeliness is the most crucial aspect of news, and if he doesn't publish this big news first and someone else beats him to it, he'll regret it for a lifetime.
Even the Marine's Intelligence Branch can't surpass him in such matters, although they wouldn't openly announce such things either.
The World Economy News Paper has a wide distribution, with branches in most countries and islands, even in the New World. As long as a country is open to the outside world, even if they are an non-affiliated nation, and the environment is stable, you can find a branch of the World Economy News Paper.
Morgans found such a branch on this island and immediately contacted the headquarters of the news agency.
"President, you finally have the news?! We thought the World Government had captured and executed you."
"Didn't I tell you all? I went to get a big scoop. Let the staff know they'll be working overtime again. Now, go and check the fax. I've already sent the photos, and I want to see the new headline in tonight's paper."
He didn't pay much attention to what his subordinates said. The overall atmosphere of his news agency was always cheerful.
The journalists at the news agency started working again, and the photos Morgans sent back was indeed shocking news.
The sky split open, islands crumbled, and tsunamis churned—these were powerful natural disasters that no human force could resist. Yet, the ones behind these disasters were surprisingly two humans, both notorious pirates in the seas.
There was no clear-cut winner between Kaido and Whitebeard, so Morgans didn't explicitly specify the outcome in the newspaper. Instead, he left an open-ended article under the headline "Change of an Era."
Controversy sparks arguments, and only when people argue can it generate more enthusiasm. Apart from eye-catching news, he has long figured out how to attract more people's attention.
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