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Singing and dancing on the Moby Dick, Uta showed no stage fright, performing directly in front of everyone with a happy face. The "Little Diva," who has gradually become famous worldwide, won the applause of the whole crew!
The atmosphere of the banquet between the two parties was not at all like the deadly battle from not long ago.
"You are after the title of 'the strongest'!"
Whitebeard held the wine bottle in his hand and looked at Rob:
"Aren't you afraid of being targeted? For example, the World Government and Marines shouldn't just sit back and watch young people like you ascend to the strongest position without being controlled by them?"
Rob grinned at these words:
"So why do you think the Marine hero Garp fought me before?"
Hearing that, Whitebeard instantly understood.
Grinning, he said:
"I see! To be honest, I thought it was you who found Garp and challenged him! But that's exactly what that old Sengoku would do! Gurarara..."
Just as Garp and Roger are rivals, the relationship between Whitebeard and Sengoku is similar. As an old rival, Whitebeard is naturally very aware of Sengoku's methods!
So at this moment, Whitebeard is not surprised that Rob was found early!
He pondered for a while.
Whitebeard continued:
"I heard that Sengoku will officially take over as Marine Fleet Admiral soon! When that happens, there will definitely be some waves in the sea. I know him too well.
"Now my title of 'Strongest' has been taken away by you, so you have to be careful! Maybe he will come after you, and if he does, it will be pretty simple for Sengoku!"
Rob smiled at these words:
"Hahaha...then I will be looking forward to it!"
Speaking of which, Rob's face also showed a serious expression.
He opened his mouth again:
"Up to now, the relationship between me and the Marines is almost at odds! It's just that he is not sure how to deal with me, and he doesn't want to cause more trouble before he takes office!"
"And if they offend me, at worst, I'll hang a pirate flag on my ship!"
"Then I'll gather a fleet from all the seas and let the arrogant Marines see how crazy I will be when I take revenge!"
Grin.
Rob had a sinister look on his face:
"If it's against Garp, I might have trouble killing him! But as for the mainstays of the Marines, like Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals, I can kill them as easily as chickens and dogs!
"If they really dare to attack me, I'll hunt down Marine Rear Admirals, Vice Admirals, or even Admirals. I want to see how much vitality the Marines have to withstand the loss!"
Hearing Rob's retaliatory remarks, the corners of Whitebeard's mouth twitched. He looked into Rob's eyes with a mix of weirdness, fear, and even vigilance.
The Marines couldn't stand such revenge from him.
Similarly, even Whitebeard and the other two emperors of the New World—the Beasts Pirates and Big Mom Pirates—couldn't stand such revenge.
Those who can stop the "top" of the sea are only a handful of people!
When Rob has no limits, his way of flipping the table and subverting the rules will make all the major powers with their own bases, big families, and big businesses feel fear from the bottom of their hearts.
"You boy..."
After thinking about it, Whitebeard couldn't drink much.
A reckless "apex" of the sea is enough to make it hard for anyone to enjoy peace!
Turning around, Rob looked at Whitebeard who had fear in his eyes.
Then smiled:
"Hahaha...you don't need to be so nervous! I've always been clear about my grievances, and I've said it all! What I mentioned before is a way of revenge I'd only choose when I have no other option!"
"Usually, I still have a bottom line!"
"And now, I just want to sail freely on the sea with my family. I don't want to do anything else! If it's not necessary, I don't want to be an enemy of the World Government!"
"Life now is good enough for me!"
After hearing Rob's last words, the vigilance and fear in Whitebeard's heart gradually subsided.
He nodded in approval.
"That's it! Family is the most important thing! This idea of yours is very appealing to me! Come, let's have a drink!"
While talking, Whitebeard smiled broadly at Rob, raising his glass.
Rob, who drinks like drinking water, naturally refused to back down. He raised his wine glass, clinked it with Whitebeard's, and then gulped down the wine.
Leading with two captains!
Everyone at the banquet was eating, drinking, and having fun.
After half a day, Rob and the others prepared to leave.
"Hey, boy!"
Looking at Rob's figure, Whitebeard suddenly said:
"The sea is vast! Don't go to extremes easily! I don't want to hear the news that you've gone crazy one day, or I'll have to join others in taking you down for the sake of my sons!"
Hearing Whitebeard's words, Rob paused:
"The sea is destined to bring us together again!"
Without turning his head, Rob just raised his hand and waved, then leisurely took Robin, Uta, and Makino, and left the Moby Dick. After returning to his own ship, the Angel quickly sailed away.
Once the Angel was out of sight, Marco looked at Whitebeard:
"Dad, after this battle, I'm afraid there will be a lot fewer people who will challenge you, right? After all, you're no longer the strongest!"
Taking a sip of wine, Whitebeard laughed and said:
"So what? I'm Whitebeard! Guraraarara...."
For Whitebeard, being the "strongest" wasn't important. All he cared about was his family.
His interest in the so-called One Piece was close to zero!
Moreover, he was annoyed by constantly being watched and challenged by those who didn't know the limits.
After losing the title of "Strongest," he felt much more relaxed.
There are times when a great reputation is a glory for others, but for those who bear it, it's a burden and, after many years, a shackle!
At this moment, Whitebeard felt as if the shackles on his body had been lifted...
Quickly, the relaxed Whitebeard lay back on his chair and gradually fell asleep. Seeing this, Marco smiled and didn't disturb Whitebeard's rest.
Whitebeard didn't mind having his title of "strongest" taken away.
But among his subordinates, some cared more, and the one who cared most was naturally Marshall D. Teach.
Looking at the sleeping Whitebeard, Marshall D. Teach, who was hiding himself, revealed a hint of hatred in his eyes. He hated the weakened Whitebeard and also hated Rob, who took away Whitebeard's "strongest" title!
It's just that now he can't do anything, and he can't reveal his true intentions!
He is a truly ruthless person who gambles on a chance in his life, and he will never expose his ambition at this time. If there is no news about the Dark-Dark Fruit, Marshall D. Teach will not act.
Three days later.
On this day--
In a place in the New World where there is no wind but the weather is nice, the Angel stopped on the surface of the sea, motionless. On the deck, Rob, who had fully recovered from his injuries, was basking in the sun leisurely, having removed his bandages.
He didn't even use any medicine. After returning, he only slept for a day and a night. Shortly after waking up, his injuries had almost fully recovered thanks to his natural talent—Born strong.
Now that three days had passed, all his injuries from the battle had healed.
After four days of fighting Whitebeard, his physique, Haki, sword skills, and body techniques were all pushed to their limits. Now that he had recovered, Rob had naturally become stronger.
If he fought Whitebeard again today, it would definitely be much easier than before!
"The fight should be reported, right?" Rob pondered.
"I just don't know if the World Government will intervene in this incident... Given their nature, it's very likely! But Morgans might not listen!"
"After all, this is the big news he's been warming up for a long time!"
The battle on Foodvalten Island was the big news Morgans had been waiting for. He even planned to use a live broadcast to make it known to the whole world, but it failed!
But it is undeniable that—
Even though the live broadcast just started, the battle on Foodvalten Island, which Morgans had hyped for so long, was definitely followed by everyone in the world, whether they were big shots or ordinary people.
It is worth mentioning that—
The battle between Rob and Whitebeard started on December 27, 1512, and ended on January 1, 1513.
This battle can be called a New Year's Eve battle, with a strong symbolic meaning!
Even Rob thought it was quite a coincidence.
This was simply—
Another choice of omnipresent fate!
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There was a sound of brisk footsteps.
Immediately afterwards, Robin, who was watering the flowers in the garden on the ship, held a newspaper in her hand, came to the deck, in front of Rob, who was basking in the sun, and handed the newspaper she had just bought to him.
She said:
"Hey! In today's news, there's something you've been looking forward to, Oni-chan!"
Swish——
His eyes lit up.
Rob had a smile on his face:
"Yeah?"
Taking the newspaper from Robin, Rob opened the front page headlines—
[Shocking! The decisive battle between the "strongest" of the old era and the "strongest" of the new era is over!]
[…]
[Big waves wash the sand, the last afterglow of the old era, and the dazzling light of the new era, the era of shining together has arrived!]
[…]
["The World's Strongest Swordsman", "The World's Strongest Man", "The Pioneer of the New Era", "The Rider of the Waves of the Sea"! This man is the brand new "Apex of the Sea", Well-deserved "the strongest" - Rob!]
[…]
[The last fragment of the Foodvalten island is a milestone in the turn of the times! Give your cheers to the birth of the uncrowned king!]
[…]
As Rob was reading the newspaper, Uta, who was exercising in the training room, and Makino, who was brewing wine in the ship's cellar, all came to the deck. They stood by his side, looking at the smile on his face, admiring the stronger and richer Rob.
After reading the newspaper, Rob covered his face with one hand, and the smile on the corner of his mouth expanded rapidly.
Then he laughed out loud:
"Hahaha.....hahaha...."
As Rob laughed loudly, he naturally released a terrifying momentum and courage. When his heart was agitated, the terrible Conqueror's Haki grew uncontrollably and was released directly.
bang
clatter——
Hush
The black Conqueror's Haki lightning shot straight into the sky, and the turbulent sea area was filled with waves despite no wind. At the same time, the hurricane formed by the release of the Conqueror's Haki also made the Angel's sails flutter, and the hull began to tilt.
After a while, Rob restrained his momentum, and the wild laughter finally came to an end. As his Conqueror's Haki settled, the huge disturbance gradually returned to calm.
The big smile on his face faded.
Rob apologized to Robin, Uta, and Makino beside him:
"Hahaha...Sorry! I can't help myself. Hahaha...From today on—the 'strongest' person in this sea is no longer the old man Whitebeard!"
He stood up.
swish—
Rob turned and stood directly on the Angel's railing.
Opening his hands, he said loudly:
"From now on, the sea—I am the 'strongest'! Hahaha..."
Hearing Rob's words, behind him, Robin, Uta, and Makino all showed proud expressions on their faces. They looked at Rob's back with love, admiration, and trust in their eyes!
The Rob in their eyes at this moment—
He was high-spirited, young and bold, and undeniably arrogant!
But so what?
With today's strength, reputation, and status, even if her own Oni-chan is a little more arrogant, what's the big deal?
Even
They thought Rob could be more arrogant!
After all, Rob fought Whitebeard head-on. Although there wasn't a definitive winner, it was a real record that Whitebeard admitted, giving up the title of "the strongest" in person!
Who is Whitebeard?
The last "strongest," After Roger died, the legendary pirate known as the "uncrowned king" was beaten head-on by Rob, who made him give up the title of "strongest." Rob's "strongest" is already well deserved.
How about being a little more arrogant?
"Alright!"
After laughing for a while, Rob turned around and looked at the three beauties behind him.
He said directly:
"For now, we have to resolve the Beasts Pirates' long-standing grievances! But don't worry about that for the time being. Next—we'll settle down for a while!"
Listening to Rob's plans, Robin, Uta, and Makino all nodded:
"Just listen to Oni-chan (Rob-kun)!"
With a smile, Rob jumped down from the railing, rolled up his sleeves, and patted Uta's head.
He said:
"Today's weather is just right! The banquet is on! Hahaha..."
Quickly, Rob cooked in the kitchen himself, with Robin and Makino helping. The small banquet for four people was quickly prepared and soon started.
There was a happy atmosphere on the entire Angel ship!
At the same time—
On the Moby Dick, which was sailing in a certain sea area, Whitebeard, still wrapped in bandages, looked at the news in the newspaper in his hand.
He grinned:
"Is it a new era? Boy Rob—Can you push the gears of the new era all by yourself?"
The paper said he had lost.
This, Whitebeard did not intend to deny!
Although he didn't want to fight to the end, if he continued to grit his teeth and fight, his chances of winning were not as great as Rob's, so Whitebeard chose to admit defeat.
The newspaper said that Rob is the pioneer of the next era. That battle was a clash between the old era and the new era. The next era will be a new one, but Whitebeard can't agree with this!
True, he lost.
But in the current sea, there are still many strong people from the older generation, and there are also many strong people from the Old Era. It's not impossible for Rob to promote the arrival of a new era, but it will be very difficult!
The current state of the sea——
There is no clear opportunity for the arrival of the new era, and Rob alone trying to promote it will be extremely challenging.
In Wanokuni, on Onigashima——
Looking at the newspaper presented by his subordinates, Kaido, who was drinking, looked very serious and dignified.
He said:
"Whitebeard, the old man, lost to this young man who isn't even twenty years old? It seems he is already old! Hehehehe... Little ones, prepare the ship!
"Since he lost! Then I will accept the head of that old man Whitebeard!"
After hearing what Kaido said, there was a quick preparation on Onigashima, and the main ship carrying Kaido's Beasts Pirates left Wanokuni directly, heading for Whitebeard's territory to take Whitebeard's head.
At Marine Headquarters, inside Sengoku's office in Marineford—
"Bwahahaha...…"
Garp, holding a senbei in his hand, laughed loudly:
"Whitebeard, that guy actually lost! It seems that Rob, the brat, has grown to a terrifying level in the year after the battle with me! I probably won't be able to beat him now!"
"It's really a frightening growth rate! But forget it! Anyway, he's not a pirate, and also I am almost in a semi-retired state! So this matter has nothing to do with this old man!"
"Bwahahaha..."
Hearing Garp's extremely irresponsible words, Sengoku's face was speechless.
He scolded:
"Shut up! Garp, you old bastard... Why did you let him go when you had such a good opportunity? Now Rob is already a huge threat! Do you understand?"
Swish——
Garp gave a thumbs up and said:
"Don't worry! Sengoku—as long as we ignore his actions, that kid won't cause any serious problems! Besides, although I am no match, my two grandsons will definetly beat him!"
"I will definitely train them to be better Marines than me! So, Sengoku—I'm going back to East Blue to see my grandson! Give me a leave of absence!"
Faced with this old bastard who didn't want to help but asked for leave to slack off, Sengoku's emotions couldn't hold back any longer.
He roared:
"You bastard, why are you still thinking about taking a vacation? Don't you know how much Whitebeard's defeat will impact the situation in the New World?"
"At this time, you need to stay at headquarters and be ready at any moment! I'm not joking with you, the impact of this incident is really very, very big."
Speaking of which, Sengoku calmed down.
With a solemn look, he said to Garp:
"I'm counting on you, Garp. At least stay here and help me until I succeed as Fleet Admiral! After that, I'll grant you a long leave! Did you hear that? Garp!"
Hearing that there would be no holiday for himself, Garp dug his nostrils with the same finger he used to eat senbei, and said with a displeased face:
"It's such a hassle for you to be Fleet Admiral! There will definitely be more things in the future, and if you don't give me proper approval later, don't blame me for being rude to your snacks!"
Looking at Garp, who was stingy, Sengoku rubbed his eyebrows with a speechless expression, feeling a little headache.
But compared to Garp—
What was even more troublesome was the unstable factor, Rob!
In the blink of an eye, more than two months passed.
This day—
The Angel was sailing on the sea.
In Rob's room, he was taking care of Makino with a tired face, feeding her calories, relieving fatigue, and providing nutritious meals that could help her sleep peacefully. His face was extremely gentle!
Enjoying Rob's tender care, Makino's face was full of happiness and contentment.
Not only the happiness and satisfaction on a psychological level but also the happiness and satisfaction from the body!
Last night, Rob and Makino finally succeeded in becoming close.
After experiencing intimacy for the first time and getting too immersed in it, asking and being asked too much, she might not be able to get out of bed today or even tomorrow.
This—
That's why she was lying in Rob's room, looking a little weak!
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