How can I become the Pirate King if you don’t work hard?.

Chapter 317 Only domineering spirit reigns supreme!
Neptune stood in the castle, gazing at everything happening in the distant harbor.

He watched as Gawain planted his flag in the center of the harbor, alongside Whitebeard's pirate flag, fluttering and rustling in the sea breeze!
call--!
The wind howled, lifting the curtains.

Neptune turned to look at Jinbe beside him, his eyes filled with solemnity and confusion:

"Mr. Jinbe, do you think the choice I made this time was the right one?!"

"It is the arrival of an era of peace. Fishmen are no longer discriminated against by humans. They are accepted and recognized as human beings, and even return to that land."

"Let the Dragon Palace Kingdom truly meet its end."

Jinbe spoke up:

“Lord Neptune, you should understand that Lady Otohime’s situation has proven that the path of the World Government is a dead end for us.”

"The martial arts tournament is the best option for us right now."

"Besides, we've already accepted Whitebeard's protection, so what's wrong with having another knight like Gawain?!"

“Even though I’m reluctant to admit it, what Baijiklo said does make some sense.”

"Whitebeard was very strong, but he was getting old after all."

"Five, ten, or even twenty years from now, when Gawain is in his prime, Whitebeard might..."

Jinbe didn't finish his sentence, but Neptune already understood what he meant.

In fact, how could Neptune not understand these principles?

He was just having a gambler's mentality at the moment, worrying about gains and losses.

"I understand, I understand everything."

Neptune sighed, his gaze falling on the excessively young figure in the harbor.

Young, powerful, ambitious...

Even before he had set foot in the New World, he already held the title of the strongest person below the Four Emperors.

Decades have passed since he took office, during which countless pirates have entered the New World through this place.

Among them are even those who now wield considerable influence in the new world.

Neptune ran through the images in his mind, and even the red-haired man from back then paled in comparison to the knight Gawain!

As long as he doesn't die young—no, given the talent he's shown, there's no possibility of him dying young!
This is a born king!
He is destined to have a place in the future world!
But Neptune was uneasy until he saw that day and until he was certain of that future.

"Bring Shirley over here!"

"I want to see for myself where that man's future lies!"

"Where does the future of Fishman Island lie?"

"Yes!"

The two merman guards responded and turned to leave.

soon.

Shirley then came to the front of Neptune's Palace. She sat half-on the ground, revealing half of her large blue shark tail.

"To divine the future of Gawain and his gang, and Fishman Island?"

"Unfortunately."

"I can't do those things anymore."

Upon learning of Neptune's request, Shirley shook her head and sighed:

"To be honest, I had already seen the future, a war that would affect the world, and a man who once stood at the top dying in the most tragic way at the Marine Headquarters."

"Just a few days ago, I could no longer see the future."

"All those eyes see is a fog."

talking.

A hint of relief appeared on Xia Li's face.

From a young age, she displayed extraordinary prophetic talent, predicting the arrival of the Age of Exploration at the age of four, and even seeing Roger's death.

However, this superhuman ability only allowed her to see the future, but did not grant her the power to change it.

Now that she has lost it, it is actually a good thing for her.

"A few days ago?"

Neptune frowned slightly, a vague premonition creeping in. He quickly pressed for an answer:
"Exactly how many days ago?!"

"On the very day that Knight Gawain landed on Fishman Island."

Shirley began to speak:

"A few years ago, I tried countless times to predict the future."

"I witnessed the end of the era of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the fall of the Four Emperors, the rise of new emperors, and the entire world being pulled into an unprecedented and massive war."

"War raged, the sea was almost boiling, and I even saw Fishman Island heading towards destruction in the flames."

"But of all that I saw, there was one person who was not there: the knight Gawain!"

talking.

Shirley's tone carried a hint of self-deprecation:

"Perhaps the so-called prophecies were never anything more than my own imagination, but they just happened to happen in reality."

"After all, the moment fate is predicted, it has already been altered!"

Neptune fell silent for a moment, then waved his hand.

Shirley left.

Jinbe couldn't help but speak up:

"What Shirley said might have some merit."

"Fate itself is unpredictable; once it is seen, it will be changed!"

"not that simple."

Neptune shook his head and turned to look into the harbor.

now.

The Lionheart Knight had passed through the coating and slowly disappeared into the sea, seemingly swallowed up by the boundless ocean.

"The Fishman Island tradition has been passed down to this day, with each generation having a person who possesses the ability to foresee the future."

"It is precisely because of those prophecies that even though the fish-men are weak and are being pursued and blocked by various forces, they are still able to preserve the last piece of pure land in this seabed."

“Shāri’s previous predictions have been proven countless times, which has shown that she is the prophet of this era.”

"There are only two possibilities for losing the ability to predict the future."

"Either a new prophet has been born, or some variable has interfered with her observations, and the person most likely to interfere with her is..."

Jinbe muttered:
"Knight Gawain?!"

"what."

Neptune nodded:

"That's why I'm not sure whether the choice I made was right or wrong."

Jinbe's eyes were resolute:

"Faced with inevitable destruction and an unpredictable future, do you really need someone else to remind you of your choice?!"

"That's true." "Hahahaha..."

……

……

……

a few days later.

New world.

The Moby Dick is still sailing on the sea.

Unfortunately, it was only one aspect, not the only one.

This is because in this era, no, not only in this era, but even in the past thirty years, there simply has been no new generation that can rival the knight Gawain!

Those who could rival him were powerful figures like Rocks and the Red Earl, who dominated the seas back in the day!
The gap between Ace and him is not only in raw strength, but also in the spirit of fighting to the death and becoming the world's number one swordsman!
"That brat planted his flag on Fishman Island, openly declaring that he's going to protect it?!"

"Gola la la la la la la—!"

The white-bearded man's deep laughter echoed across the deck.

Sitting beside him, surrounded by the crowd, Ace couldn't wait any longer:

“Dad!

"Let me do it! No one can bring shame to Whitebeard's banner!"

"Fishman Island is our territory, and no one is allowed to lay a finger on it!"

After Ace took over as captain of the Second Division, he led his team to victory after victory.

Countless New World heroes have fallen to him, and his bounty has soared to 500 million Berries, making him arguably one of the most outstanding supernovas of this era.

Now, he has earned the recognition of everyone on the ship through his abilities, and he is at the most impulsive and passionate age.

The surrounding crowd was also somewhat dissatisfied after learning about Gawain's act of planting a flag on Fishman Island.

In their eyes,
Even though Whitebeard did not actively demand anything in return from Fishman Island, since Fishman Island had planted Whitebeard's flag and accepted Whitebeard's protection, it was rightfully Whitebeard Pirates' territory.

Gawain's act of planting his flag on Fishman Island can now be seen as a provocation against the Whitebeard Pirates.

"It's been a long time since I've encountered such a strong newcomer. We should give him a boost and let him know that Whitebeard's banner cannot be smeared!"

"I'll take the lead this time!"
"I will make him understand that Whitebeard cannot be humiliated!"

……

The crowd was outraged, and their angry shouts echoed throughout the area.

However, the white team leaders sitting on the deck were unusually calm.

Others may not understand the significance of slaying the legendary Golden Lion and defeating the world's greatest swordsman, but they do understand:
Knight Gawain is not a rising star in the new world, but a dragon lurking in Paradise!
Arlong's purpose in entering the New World was certainly not to beg for food, but to contend with the Emperor of the Sea, who symbolizes the pinnacle of piracy, and even to tear off the fattest flesh from his body!
Once war breaks out with the knight Gawain, it will not be a simple superior-to-inferior crushing battle, but a fierce war between the emperors of the sea.

The captains of the Whitebeard Pirates all understood this principle.

However, they were more cautious than fearful of opponents of the same level!

As crew members of the world's strongest men, they show no fear even against the Navy Headquarters or the World Government.

After a long while, Marco looked up, a slight smile playing on his lips, exuding confidence and nonchalance.

"Dad, what do you mean?!"

The deck fell silent for a moment, and everyone's eyes were focused on Whitebeard.

"Well~"

The white-bearded man picked up the wine bowl beside him and downed the strong liquor in one gulp, a hint of drunkenness already appearing on his face.
"Protecting Fishman Island is a unilateral promise we made."

"Since someone has made the same choice as me, we should be like-minded friends, not irreconcilable enemies."

"Besides, that kid is practically the most powerful new generation to emerge on this sea since Roger started the Great Pirate Era. I'm really looking forward to the day he stands before me and faces defeat!"

After saying that, Whitebeard turned to look at Ace, his eyes filled with unspoken expectation.

Roger left behind seeds of talent and potential that are naturally not lacking. Even the strength that Ace has shown now is no weaker than that of Whitebeard and Roger at the same age.

However, there is still a very long way to go before they can compare with Gao Wen.

Since Roger ushered in the Great Pirate Era, countless new pirates have emerged around the world, many of whom are now Shichibukai (Seven Warlords of the Sea) or have even made a name for themselves in the New World.

But compared to the knight Gawain, these people were like fireflies vying for the moon's brilliance.

Even though he had never fought Gawain, Whitebeard could still sense that Gawain was an opponent he had to take seriously.

But it's just a matter of facing it squarely—as long as he still has Murakumogiri, Whitebeard will still be the Whitebeard who once roamed the seas!
"Glalalalalalala—!"
"Men, prepare for the feast!"

The rough sound landed, and the once quiet Moby Dick became noisy for a moment, only to fall silent again in the next instant.

boom--!
An extremely powerful Conqueror's Haki, even comparable to Whitebeard's, swept in like a whirlwind, making the sails of the Moby Dick flutter wildly!
Even the surrounding escort ships had visible cracks appearing!

Some pirates with weaker endurance felt their minds go blank, their eyes rolled back uncontrollably, and they even foamed at the mouth, collapsing to the ground unconscious.

The elite White Team members, still lucid on the deck, gazed at the crimson pirate ship gradually emerging on the distant sea. Their faces showed none of the relaxed and casual demeanor they had displayed before the banquet; instead, they were filled with utmost solemnity!
Simply because the ship's name was Redford!
The ship's owner is none other than Red-Haired Shanks!
He was on par with Whitebeard, both being among the Four Emperors!

"A red-haired brat?!"
"Still exuding such domineering aura~"

Whitebeard laughed and cursed, then released his own Conqueror's Haki, neutralizing Shanks's Conqueror's Haki.

Several crimson lightning bolts flashed through the air, transforming into a tidal wave that almost split the sea in two!

boom!
The wind howled, whipping up waves!
The people on the deck hurriedly steadied themselves, and only when they were on their feet did they realize that there was another figure on the deck.

"Feel sorry.

"I was given a hard time as soon as I boarded the enemy ship, but I'm not here to fight. I have some questions to ask you."

"As payment, this is a medicine to cure the ailment."

Shanks casually tossed the enormous sake jug he was dragging toward Whitebeard, who caught it easily.

Boom-!
The white-bearded man uncorked the bottle, and the familiar aroma of liquor wafted out. His nose twitched slightly, and a smile appeared on his face.
"It's such a nostalgic taste~"
"Roger used to love this kind of fruity liquor. One sip felt like a fire burning down his throat, but the aroma of the liquor soothed it."

"Although seeing your face makes the wounds in my chest ache every time, it's a reward for reminding me of someone from the past..."

"go ahead."

Redhead nodded:
“A few days ago, we encountered some special beings in the new world.”

"They call themselves the Knights of God, and they are very strong, but they pose no threat to me."

"But what's really tricky is that the members of the Knights of God are almost impossible to kill; every time their bodies are destroyed, they regenerate within a few breaths."

"What I want to ask is, how exactly did you defeat that monster in the battle of God Valley back then?"

Whitebeard paused for a moment.

The Knights of God, as Mary Geoise's true trump card, would not normally appear before the world, much less rashly engage in battle with one of the Four Emperors.

But when Whitebeard saw Shanks' familiar face, he immediately understood.

"It seems I guessed right, you do indeed have the blood of a Celestial Dragon."

“Your existence should have caught Mary Geoise’s attention long ago, but it’s worth considering why they’re only coming to find you now.”

Regarding your question—

"Kaido, that brat, may be arrogant and boring, but he's right about one thing:"

"Only domineering spirit can transcend everything!"
Do you know why?!

(End of this chapter)