Shirahoshi, riding her pet Megalo, led Whitebeard towards the direction of Noah's Ship.
"Noah's Ship is said to have been built eight hundred years ago. No one has ever moved it. I really like that place, but it was occupied by Hody Jones and the other pirates. It really make me sad"
Shirahoshi complained to Whitebeard as they made their way.
Whitebeard smiled and reassured, "Don't worry, they won't bother you in the future."
Shirahoshi immediately felt relieved. What Whitebeard said was very reassuring to her, and she trusted him.
Shirahoshi had learned most of it from Jinbei, and others had been telling her about how powerful Whitebeard was.
But Jinbei told Shirahoshi a lot about Whitebeard before, which made Shirahoshi very interested in Whitebeard.
So when they first met, Shirahoshi acted very familiar because, in her heart, she had seen Whitebeard countless times.
Trapped in the Hard Shell Tower for a long time, Shirahoshi learned to talk to herself and often wandered around in her thoughts.
"Whitebeard-sama, what is the human world like?" Shirahoshi asked curiously.
Having lived on Fishman Island since childhood, she had never ventured into the outside world, making it entirely unknown to her.
Therefore, she often imagines what the outside world is like.
Whitebeard thought for a while and said, "The outside world is vast, infinitely larger than Fishman Island. There are tall mountains, large seas, hot deserts, cold glaciers, and green grasslands—too many to list. If you're interested, you'll have opportunities in the future. I can take you sailing everywhere for a while."
Listening to Whitebeard vividly describe the outside world, Shirahoshi was completely captivated. She had never seen deserts or grasslands and, though Fishman Island was beautiful, it still felt small in comparison.
"Okay, okay, then we have a deal. You must not lie to me. Let's make a pinky promise!"
Shirahoshi was very happy, like a child eager to make a pact, she immediately stretched out her little finger.
"I really can't do anything with you"
Whitebeard shook his head and extended his fingers to hook hers.
At that moment, on the side of Noah's Ship, Hody Jones had already hidden his crew, and he himself found the Minister of Chocolate.
Hody Jones informed the Minister of Chocolate about the arrival of Whitebeard, and the Minister of Chocolate quickly contacted Big Mom.
"Mom, Whitebeard personally came to Fishman Island, what should we do now?"
Big Mom, who was enjoying cake at her castle, was a bit surprised when she received this call.
"What? Whitebeard? How did he get to Fishman Island? Whitebeard Pirates have just finished their fight, and Blackbeard Pirates have been dealt with?"
Big Mom exclaimed in surprise.
However, later she realized her mistake. She initially thought that when she heard Whitebeard Pirates come back to their territory meant Whitebeard himself was on the ship, but in reality, he had gone to Fishman Island.
"He probably didn't bring many people"
Big Mom asked, as she hear that almost all the main force of the Whitebeard Pirates was in their territory
"I investigated and heard that when Whitebeard came to Fishman Island, there were five Marine battleships with him"
The Minister of Chocolate reported.
"Five Marine battleships?"
Big Mom frowned slightly, finding it a bit strange. Logically, the Marines should be more afraid of Whitebeard.
How could the Marines help Whitebeard deal with her? At this time, one of Big Mom's sons reminded her from behind: "Mom, the Whitebeard Pirates stayed for a few days when passing through the Marine branch. The battleships should have been dispatched at that time, right?"
Big Mom thought for a moment, then said, "If that's the case, did they have some kind of deal?"
"Damn it!"
Big Mom suddenly felt irritable, stuffing the surrounding food frantically into her mouth.
Dealing with Whitebeard is not easy for her. Now that the Marines and Whitebeard are on the same side, Big Mom foresees a terrible possibility.
That is, the Marines may decide to support a bigger Shichibukai!
The original Shichibukai were used by the Marine Headquarters to counterbalance other pirates. But now, the Marines may have to use Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors, to deal with the other Four Emperors.
After sweeping away the major powers at sea, the Marines finally turned their attention to dealing with Whitebeard.
Thinking of this possibility, Big Mom couldn't help but tremble for a moment. This kind of strategy, she feared, would be difficult for the Four Emperors to resist.
After all, when the Whitebeard Pirates were dealing with the Blackbeard Pirates, they also stood by and watched the events unfold.
Therefore, when it's their turn, others may do the same, and the Marine Headquarters can smoothly wipe out the Four Emperors in this way.
"Mom, what should we do now?" Since Big Mom didn't answer for a long time, the Minister of Chocolate asked again nervously
At this moment, Big Mom was also angry. Frustrated and anxious, she bluntly said: "Figure out a solution yourselves!"
After speaking, Big Mom slammed Den-Den Mushi directly. Those around her dared not not to speak.
"Whitebeard, Whitebeard, have you truly fallen to the point of relying on the Marines?"
Big Mom sighed.
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On the other hand, the Minister of Chocolate received an answer he had never thought of, which made him really puzzled.
"How? What did Big Mom say?" Hodie Jones asked immediately.
"Mom is very angry," replied the Minister of Chocolate with a helpless look.
There was a spark of anticipation in Hodie Jones' eyes. Angry? Perfect. If Big Mom is angry, that means she might come to confront Whitebeard.
"Did Big Mom send someone here?" Hodie Jones asked, surprised.
"I'm sorry, but I think you might be disappointed"
The Minister of Chocolate said, shaking his head.
"What's wrong?" Hodie Jones' smile slowly faded.
"It looks like Big Mom doesn't plan to pursue this matter. The owner of Fishman Island might have return to Whitebeard"
the Minister of Chocolate explained.
"Return to Whitebeard?" Hodie Jones felt a sudden shock, leaving him a bit desperate.
"You're just kidding, right?. Remember when you said Big Mom was really angry? She's probably scheming to attack Whitebeard"
Hodie Jones said, still holding onto a glimmer of hope.
The Minister of Chocolate didn't bother arguing; instead, he was constantly thinking Big Mom's words, 'Figure out a solution yourselves!'
He realized that finding a solution on their own didn't necessarily mean complete surrender.
As a result, the Minister of Chocolate found himself unsure of how to resolve the current situation.
While dealing with Whitebeard is tough, going back to Big Mom like this might lead to even harsher punishment.
After careful thought, the Minister of Chocolate chose to stir up some trouble with Hodie Jones to Whitebeard.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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