Bab 97: Chapter 97 Action Of The Four Emperors, The Upcoming Summit War!
Shichibukai Round Table Meeting.
When Sengoku, Tsuru, and Garp appeared, the Rear Admirals stationed around the room all withdrew.
"Well then, let's begin the Round Table Meeting."
With Sengoku's words,
The door closed tightly, the curtains fell, and the room became dim.
Then, a slit opened in the center of the round table, and a Den Den Mushi slowly lifted up.
It had big eyes and projected two beams of light, which reflected on the projection cloth on the side of the round table.
It was the intelligence data of the Whitebeard Pirates.
At the top were two side-by-side portraits, Ace and Whitebeard.
Below them were the captains of the Whitebeard Pirates and the estimated number of pirates in each division.
Below the division captains were the 43 New World pirate crews affiliated with the Whitebeard Pirates.
Everyone turned their gaze to the situation on the projection cloth, including the Empress.
Sengoku said solemnly,
"This is our target. The Whitebeard Pirates, with 1600 pirates as their core, along with their 43 affiliated pirate crews, totaling over 50,000 people!"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Shichibukai varied.
Moria grinned, "Kishishishi, a true Summit War. There must be lots of dead people...."
This was also the reason why he willingly came to participate in the war, not just because of the mandatory summons.
His devil fruit ability, had the power to create undead zombies from corpses!
And the Summit War was clearly a bloody battlefield that would soon give birth to countless corpses.
"Furfurfurfur... Will so many people really come?"
"They will."
Crane, the Vice Admiral, glanced at Doflamingo indifferently, clasping her hands together, and said, "The Whitebeard Pirates, located deep in the New World, have already disappeared. All of our Marine surveillance ships have been sunk. At the same time, the 43 pirate crews under Whitebeard's command have also begun their actions.
The New World is not within Marine's sphere of influence.
Compared to the Paradise Sea, Marine has very little control over the New World, which is the sea area ruled by the Four Emperors.
In most cases, Marine can only rely on surveillance ships to monitor the movements of the Four Emperors.
And every time the Four Emperors take action, the surveillance ships are always the first to suffer.
"The enemy has over 50,000 people, what about us?" Doflamingo smirked.
"We have 100,000 elite Marines from major branches around the world, over 2,000 school-level officers, 60 Rear Admirals, several Vice Admirals from headquarters, three Marine Admirals, and 30 mass-produced humanoid weapons called 'Pacifistas.' And finally... it's you guys," Vice Admiral Crane scanned the six Shichibukai present with a calm tone.
Sengoku continued, "Whether it's the quantity of forces or the comparison of high-end combat power, we have an absolute advantage. This is a war that cannot be allowed to fail!"
Upon hearing this, none of the Warlords responded.
Hawk-Eye's goal was simply to measure the gap between himself and "the world's strongest man," Whitebeard.
Moriah was solely interested in his zombie army.
The other... is a Revolutionary Army officer.
Doflamingo simply wanted to witness history.
Luffy was preparing to turn the tables and save people, while also hoping to get his hands on a Shock Fruit.
The Empress, because of Luffy, followed along without any real interest in listening to the battle plan being discussed at the moment.
This is what it means to be a Shichibukai!
Luffy, who had the idea among those present, couldn't help but laugh.
"What are you laughing at, Monkey D. Luffy?" Sengoku frowned.
"Justice will prevail."
Luffy picked up a banana from the table and casually peeled it.
"Furfurfur... Justice will prevail?" Doflamingo also laughed, as if he had heard a good joke. Then he said,
"I say, Marshal Sengoku, why are you so sure that Whitebeard will come, even if he is the captain of the second division? Is there something about this that we don't know?"
Interrupted by him, Sengoku's attention was diverted.
"About the lineage of Fire Fist Ace, there are still some of you who don't know. It doesn't hurt to tell you later."
After a pause, he said with a serious expression, "There are three objectives for this war!"
The objectives of the operation!
First: Kill Four Emperors Whitebeard, as the legendary pirate, after Roger's death, he became a figure like a benchmark for pirates. Whitebeard must die!
Second: Publicly execute "Fire Fist" Ace and broadcast it to the world.
Third: Annihilate as many core members of the Whitebeard Pirates, about 1600, and eliminate as many as possible of the 43 affiliated pirate crews that have come to join the battle.
These three objectives have different priorities.
Completing the first one means small victory!
Completing the second one means a huge victory!
Achieving all three objectives means complete victory for the Marines!
"Killing Whitebeard takes priority over executing Ace?" Luffy opened his mouth slightly in surprise.
"Ace is just bait, Straw Hat Luffy."
Vice Admiral Crane's attitude towards Luffy is slightly more friendly than towards the other Shichibukai.
With a slight smile, he said, "Do you know Fire Fist Ace?"
"I know him. We met in Alabasta. He wanted to invite me to join the Whitebeard Pirates. It's a funny idea. Who wants to go and be someone's son?"
Luffy replied seriously, "At that time, he seemed to be chasing someone in Alabasta, someone named Blackbeard."
"He's the traitor on Whitebeard's ship."
Vice Admiral Crane shook his head. "I've never heard of this person before. He must have some strength to be able to escape from Fire Fist Ace's pursuit for so long."
Hmm?
Where did Blackbeard go?
Even Luffy is a bit confused now.
The Summit War is about to begin. What is Blackbeard doing?
Do something, Blackbeard!
In the Summit War, he was almost killed by Akainu.
The others are all a bunch of useless bugs, just slacking off!
Of course, he himself is also slacking off.
"Put aside the unnecessary nonsense for now!"
Sengoku shook his head, pressed the button in his hand, and suddenly, the image on the projection screen switched to the execution platform in front of the bay.
"Next, we will discuss the detailed battle plan. Listen carefully, all of you. In this war, you are all indispensable forces!"
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Meanwhile, the Shichibukai were holding a roundtable meeting.
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The New World was also experiencing a great disturbance.
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The disappearance of the Whitebeard Pirates, one of the Four Emperors, ignited the flames of war in the once peaceful sea.
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With Whitebeard's movement, the other three Emperors also began their actions!
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It's like a board game, where one move affects the whole body.
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Wanokuni, the surrounded island.
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Dozens of massive pirate ships were loading military supplies at the port. Cannons and firearms were being carried onto the deck, box by box.
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"Hurry up! Hurry up! It's Kaido's order. The expedition is about to begin!"
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"The target of the expedition is the territory ruled by that old man, Whitebeard!"
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"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. While the Naval Headquarters is about to go to war with Whitebeard, and while Whitebeard is leaving the New World, we will swallow up all the islands protected by Whitebeard's name in one go!"
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"Ooooohhh"
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The pirates were extremely excited.
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Beside the port.
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A tall woman wearing a red demon mask stood quietly.
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"Kaido is going to attack Whitebeard's territory?" she murmured to herself, her hands shackled.
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"Princess Yamato, please return to the castle!"
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The person speaking was a young man.
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One of the Beast Pirates executives, one of the Six Tobiroppo.
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"Don't order me around. Yamato really wants to sneak onto the ship, but when she lowered her head and saw the shackles on her wrist, she immediately lost her spirit.
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As Yamato's father, Kaido put explosive handcuffs on her to prevent her from escaping once she leaves Onigashima.
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Can there really be such a father in the world?
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Ordinary people might find it unbelievable, but Yamato is used to it.
"Is Ace going to be executed?"
Thinking to herself, Yamato turned around and headed back to Skull Castle.
Coming towards him was Kaido, followed by three big shots.
"Kaido" Yamato's eyes sharpened.
"Ohohoho..." Kaido, holding a jug of wine, looked drunk and smiled when he saw his daughter. "While I'm away on my expedition, you better behave yourself, Yamato."
Yamato:....
There's nothing to say to this person.
Ignoring him, she left straight away.
Kaido didn't mind either. He was used to his foolish daughter.
Daughter?
Oh, she started calling herself a man a long time ago.
Why did I have such a foolish daughter who admires the idiot Kozuki Oden?
Kaido, who was already 57 years old and in his middle age, was also very troubled.
New World, a sea area.
The pirate ship named "The Red Force" was sailing against the wind, heading towards Wano Country.
It proudly flew the Four Emperor's Red Hair Pirates flag.
On the deck.
"Beckman, just as you guessed, Kaido is indeed making a move!" Yasopp looked at the received information and grinned.
"That guy wouldn't miss this opportunity." Beckman, with a cigarette in his mouth, looked at his captain.
Red Hair's face turned serious and said, "Stop Kaido first, then... stop the war!"
"It might not be in time, Shanks. Fighting against the Beasts Pirates won't be over in a short time."
"It's okay, we have time."
Shanks smiled, picked up Luffy's "expired bounty poster," and said, "If his brother is being executed, Luffy won't stay silent."
"Luffy?" Beckman recalled the child he had seen ten years ago and couldn't help but smile. "He became a Shichibukai, which is truly unexpected. But given the current situation, his role as a Shichibukai will be very useful, lts almost like... he can see the future."
"See the future?" Shanks pondered.
Considering Luffy's personality, it is indeed unbelievable that he would become a Shichibukai.
"We will meet soon! For now, let's deal with Kaido's issue. Get ready for battle, and once we defeat Kaido, we will go see Luffy!"
"Oh!"
Cake Island.
Big Mom also received information about the actions of the other three Four Emperors.
"Mamamama... Whitebeard disappeared? Kaido is going on an expedition to take over Whitebeard's territory? And that brat Red Hair went to intercept?"
Charlotte Linlin sneered.
It's been a long time since something interesting like this happened.
"Mom, should we get involved too?"
"Yes, Katakuri, take your men and seize the Fish-Men Island!"
Charlotte Linlin narrowed her eyes, opened her bloodthirsty mouth, and licked her lips. "Whitebeard is done for. The fire-fist Ace, must be a bait thrown out by the Marines. Now that the Fish-Men Island, protected by Whitebeard, will soon have its power vacated, that place is an important gateway!"
Power doesn't disappear nor appear out of thin air.
It only shifts from one place to another.
Katakuri, who received the order, immediately took command.
Impel Down.
Level 1, Crimson Hell.
A hidden prison somewhere.
Several jailers brought in a sumptuous meal and delivered it to the cell.
Blackbeard and his three subordinates were leisurely eating.
Buggy, on the side, twitched his mouth, finding the scene in front of him absurd.
It seems that Laffitte, dressed in prisoner's clothing, noticed that he had something to say and smiled as he spoke:
"Just a little Hypnosis technique, making you laugh."
What kind of Hypnosis technique has such power?
Buggy cautiously picked up a piece of bread and took a bite:
"Blackbeard, how long do we have to stay here? I don't want to spend a second longer in this place! When does the escape plan start?"
"Zehahaha... Buggy, you've become a Devil Fruit user too. The Marines are truly useless, not even knowing this. The handcuffs they put on you are just ordinary. Even without me, you could still escape."
"You too!"
Buggy's eyes were cunning.
Blackbeard, this guy, is also a Devil Fruit user. The darkness overflowing from his palm easily destroyed the handcuffs.
Before, when Blackbeard proposed cooperation, Buggy quickly agreed.
Even without Blackbeard, he had his own escape plan, but teaming up with Blackbeard would greatly increase the chances of success.
However, it had been so many days and there had been no action, which made him very dissatisfied.
"Don't worry, you saw it before too. Fire Fist Ace was captured. The Marines are going to publicly execute Ace. There are ten warships parked outside the prison now. It's not a good time for escaping."
Blackbeard ate heartily, mumbling incoherently.
As for how Ace was captured by the Marines, he was not surprised at all. Once upon a time, he used to call Ace his captain. After he betrayed and fled, Ace came to kill him and ended up being captured by the Marines. It served him right.
"Zehahaha, Whitebeard pops will definitely come. The war is about to break out soon, and that's when our chance will come!"
Blackbeard took a sip of the cheap rum and laughed, "By then, we'll split up. You cause a commotion on the first floor of the prison, and we'll go to the sixth floor!"
"Huh? What are you planning to do?"
"The prisoners on the sixth floor are all monsters!"
Blackbeard squinted his eyes and grinned, "Release those monsters and select a few qualified individuals to join us. That's my goal!"
When he encountered Aokiji at sea, he was indeed taken aback.
In that situation, it was impossible to defeat Aokiji. The Devil Fruit of the Marine Admiral is Ice fruit.
In the battle at sea, the enemy had an absolute advantage.
Therefore, Blackbeard didn't put up much resistance and was easily defeated by the enemy.
As expected, he was then sent to this prison.
"Sometimes, one can't help but marvel at fate, hahaha... Meeting you here, Buggy, is also a sign of some kind of fate!"
Underground Level Six, Eternal Hell.
Ace and Jinbei were imprisoned in the same cell.
"Ace, no matter what, I will do everything in my power to save you!"
"Don't bother, Jinbei. I still remember vividly how you almost killed me."
Ace was covered in injuries, his hands hanging from the wall, his voice sounding very weak.
Jinbei, the fat blue guy, tried to struggle but couldn't break free from the chains:
"Nowadays, Fish-Men Island is also protected by Whitebeard, and there are countless islands in the New World flying Whitebeard's flag. If the Marines were to go to war with Whitebeard and that man were to die, the world would descend into complete chaos."
Upon hearing this, Ace fell silent.
"Ace, I absolutely have to prevent this!"
Ace remembered their encounter in Alabasta.
Luffy warned him not to go after Blackbeard because he couldn't win.
But he still went, seeking the assistance of an information broker to find Blackbeard's whereabouts.
Just because of that, he was betrayed by the information broker and then got targeted by Aokiji.
Facing a Marine Admiral, he couldn't escape at all and ended up in this situation.
It was all his own fault!
Ace could accept the consequences he brought upon himself, but he couldn't accept the fact that it implicated Whitebeard's pirate crew.
"Hahahaha... Do you want me to help you guys?"
Suddenly, a low laughter came from the cell opposite.
Jinbei turned to look: "As a fellow prisoner, how can you help us?"
"Jinbei, unlike a brainless fool like you, if I want to leave, I can do it anytime."
Emerging from the shadows, gradually revealing his figure, was none other than the former Shichibukai, Crocodile.
Status Power Mingguan
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