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

Chapter 366 Pre-battle meeting, brutally beating Blackbeard!

Gao Wen continued:
"Gin, Zoro, and Sanji, you three lead the rest of the men to defend the main camp,"

"Kro, Beville, Van Augur, Law, you guys, use the Door-Door Fruit's power to infiltrate Impel Down and find Barrett and Sentomaru in the chaos."

"Yes!"

Everyone responded.

But at that moment, the Den Den Mushi in Gawain's arms rang, and a message that had been suppressed for two months was delivered to Gawain's ears by Robin:

“A few days ago, the Kingdom of Drum was attacked, resulting in heavy casualties. King Dalton lost an arm, and Dr. Kureha was also slightly injured.”

Chopper's expression suddenly changed:

"How is Physician Kureha?!"

Robin on the other end of the phone comforted her:

"Chopper? Don't worry, Dr. Kureha is out of danger and is currently recuperating."

Chopper breathed a sigh of relief, but his eyes were bloodshot.

Gao Wen said coldly:
"Who did this?!"

"They call themselves Blackbeard and have now become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"Perfect, I'll settle this score myself!"

Gawain's expression turned cold. He spread his crimson wings, leaped into the air, and hurtled towards the Navy Headquarters, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

……

a few days later.

Navy Headquarters, Mary Geoise.

A bright moon hangs high.

Warships from all over the world converge here, carrying elite troops from branch bases across the globe and from the Great Sea Route.

Clearly, in preparation for a possible, no, inevitable war, the navy has mobilized all available forces.

Even Admiral Akainu, who had been in charge of hunting down Zephyr, temporarily put aside his mission and returned to Marineford.

Even the mighty Navy has to be extremely cautious when facing the world's strongest man.

Only those who lived in the same era as Whitebeard can truly understand just how powerful he was.

The combination of mastering Conqueror's Haki to its ultimate level, tempering one's physique to its ultimate level, and developing the Paramecia-type Tremor-Tremor Fruit to its fullest potential creates a supreme powerhouse who has dominated the seas for twenty years since Roger!
A monster whose mere name was enough to make the navy retreat!

Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
With heavy footsteps, Akainu, tall and with a cold, hard face, like a statue cast in steel, raised his hand and pushed open the door to the conference room on the top floor of Marineford.

Squeak-!
The sound of the door opening was jarring, and a series of gazes, some ferocious, some malevolent, and some awe-inspiring, fell upon Akainu, yet no one dared to utter a sound.

In this turbulent era where Garp and Sengoku inevitably declined from their peak, and Zephyr led countless new generations to establish the Neo Navy, Akainu was already faintly gaining the reputation of being the number one person in the Navy.

Even though Sengoku was worried about Akainu's overly ruthless and radical personality, and couldn't feel at ease handing the Navy over to him in the future, he had to admit that he no longer had the confidence to suppress Akainu.

Above the conference table.

Sengoku nodded to Akainu, who casually found a place to sit down, closed his eyes, and pretended to doze off. A complex emotion appeared in his eyes.

Since the great battle in Water Seven, perhaps it was the shock of Gawain and his crew's desperate fight against Shiki, or perhaps it was the question his close friend T-Bone asked before his death, that made Akainu change a lot.

His former sharpness has gradually faded, and his aura has become more composed and powerful. At the same time, he no longer holds back when he makes a move.

Otherwise, given Akainu's temperament, the war between the Marine Headquarters and the Neo Marines would have lasted for more than a year, and even with Zephyr and Fujitora joining forces, the situation wouldn't be as tense as it is now.

But there is no doubt that Akainu is stronger than he was two years ago.

This can be seen from the solemn expressions on the faces of everyone in the meeting room.

While a volcano that could erupt at any moment is dangerous, it is far less awe-inspiring than a dormant sea of ​​lava flowing in the shadows.

Zhan Guo withdrew his gaze and swept it over the people present.

Apart from Jinbe, who has been stripped of his status as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, all the other Seven Warlords of the Sea, including Boa Hancock, Doflamingo, Blackbeard, and even Dracule Mihawk, have arrived.

Sengoku then frowned slightly and turned to look at Kizaru, who was present:
"So, Knight Gawain really didn't come?!"

"Hey hey hey~~~"

Kizaru rubbed his head, looking rather troubled, and said with a hint of helplessness:
"I was lucky to leave Britannias safely."

"Although it may sound a bit like encouraging others, that monster is now undoubtedly the overlord of a region. If it were to go to war with the Four Emperors, it would be hard to say who would win or lose."

"The fact that he didn't cause trouble at this time is already helping us."

The Warring States period was silent, his expression somber:
"That guy is really that strong?!"

“You know this better than I do, don’t you? More than a year ago, what happened in Britannias…”

"Okay, I see."

Sengoku interrupted Kizaru with a cold face, but the meeting room became noisy at that moment.

"Hahahaha—!"

"Even the bigwigs at Marine Headquarters are so wary of that monster?!"

"Isn't it true that this is the biggest dark horse to emerge since the beginning of the Great Pirate Era?!"

Blackbeard grinned, his voice unrestrained and arrogant, radiating an indescribable confidence.

With the Dark-Dark Fruit in hand, he is now qualified to challenge the Four Emperors, and the only thing missing from reaching the top is another powerful ability planned in his mind.

If the plan is completed as planned, he is confident that he can fight even the world's strongest Whitebeard!
As for Gawain...

We can definitely replace them!
"Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm—!"

Doflamingo, sitting to the side, had his legs propped up on the table, a grotesque grin spreading across his face.
"If that monster also chooses to attack, then the outcome of this war will be largely decided, after all..."

Doflamingo looked up at Hawkeye sitting opposite him and licked his lips:

"The title of World's Greatest Swordsman, snatched from Hawkeye, is incredibly prestigious, isn't it?!"

"Hawkeye!"

Hawkeye raised his hand to straighten his hat, but didn't look at Doflamingo. At that moment…

Om-!
A sudden burst of buzzing filled the conference room—a piercing, agitated, exciting, and unsettling sound…

Everyone turned their heads, looking at Hawkeye with wary expressions.

The man sitting quietly in his seat, gripping the black sword behind him, had lost his title as the world's greatest swordsman, but the sense of oppression he exuded was even stronger than before!

"you……"

Sengoku frowned, puzzled, when he heard Hawkeye's suppressed excitement.

"coming soon!"

"What's coming?!"

Blackbeard was somewhat confused, but he had already instinctively stood up.

It was because, according to the perception transmitted by Observation Haki, something terrifying was approaching.

boom--!
A deafening sonic boom rang out.

An invisible aura of dominance gathered in the air, cracks appeared on the desks in the conference room, and many soldiers in the port had lost consciousness.

The overwhelming Conqueror's Haki caused everyone present to change color.

Before the person even appeared, the omnipresent Conqueror's Haki already demonstrated its strong and undeniable presence!

Even many of the powerful figures present felt a chill run down their spines!
"Wow... this level of Conqueror's Haki?!" "Really?!"

Blackbeard looked utterly astonished, crushed the wine glass in his hand, and turned to look out the window.

Such audacity, such domineering attitude, such arrogance—the newcomer's identity is immediately apparent:

"Lionheart - Knight Gawain!"

"This sense of oppression is like facing the ocean itself. Is this really something a human being can do?!"

“This guy…this guy…”

The moment Blackbeard sensed this aura, for the first time, he began to question the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit.

Even if my plan goes smoothly and I successfully obtain Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit, can I really contend with this monster with just two abilities?!
Blackbeard lowered his eyes and looked at his palm. Invisible black smoke rose up and swallowed all the cold wine.

His gaze gradually hardened at that moment.

No one with an ability can stand a chance against the Dark-Dark Fruit, not even the Knight Gawain!

"Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm—!"

Doflamingo stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, his eyes behind his sunglasses filled with astonishment and madness!
A year ago, he met Gawain in the Sabaody Archipelago. Although he didn't fight Gawain, he could vaguely sense Gawain's limits, but now...

"Truly... a complete monster!"

"So? Hawkeye, are you still going to challenge this monster?!"

Hawkeye reached out and gripped the hilt of Black Blade Night tightly, his knuckles turning white, and murmured:

"I had this idea before, but now it seems... it's not the right time!"

boom--!
Gao Wen burst through the window and landed steadily in the conference room. His aura instantly subsided, without a trace of it dissipating.

This scene, witnessed by the Warring States, only made the latter more wary.

He instantly concealed his aura completely, without revealing a single trace; the Warring States period had seen such an ability before.

Thirty-six years ago, Rocks in the Valley of the Gods could do this, and the one in Mary Geoise could do the same.

The former was the Pirate King who dominated an era. Even though he was defeated more than 30 years ago, the crew members who remained are now the top kings on the seas of this era.

The latter even sat on an empty throne, ruling the world for over eight hundred years!
Knight Gawain is already able to sit at the same table with these two?!
Suppressing his shock, Zhan Guo sat upright in the main seat, gazing calmly into the distance, though inwardly he was on high alert.

He had already heard about Gawain's character and style from Zephyr. He might not be a bad person, but he would never agree with the existence of the World Government!
boom--!
Akainu slammed his hand on the table, causing crimson lava to flow, radiating terrifying heat and flashing red light, making the air feel scorching!

The astonished crowd finally came to their senses.

“Oh yeah~”

Kizaru chose to give up, resting his head on his hands, looking half-dead:

"You actually came?!"

Gawain's lips curled up slightly:

"Didn't you say you'd give me face?!"

"I'm giving it to you now."

Kizaru's expression froze, and he shook his head helplessly, unsure how to respond.

Seeing this, Sengoku nodded to Gao Wen and then waved to a lieutenant general at the conference table to give up his seat, indicating that Gao Wen should sit down.

Gawain glanced around, but his gaze finally settled on Blackbeard, like a sharp knife that stung Blackbeard painfully!

"Hey hey hey~"

Blackbeard frowned.
"We don't seem to have had any interaction before, do we?!"

"Have!"

Gao Wen's expression was unfriendly, and a hint of murderous intent flickered in his eyes:
"You were the one who attacked Drum Kingdom a few days ago, weren't you?!"

"how?"

"That place is under my protection!"

Ode——!
Gawain gave Blackbeard no chance to hesitate. He suddenly attacked, drawing a black sword wrapped in crimson lightning and slashing at Blackbeard!
Its invisible power chilled everyone present to the bone!

Blackbeard, locked in by Gawain's domineering aura, felt his hands and feet turn ice-cold, and his body became somewhat numb due to the domineering aura that Gawain unleashed!
His pupils instantly contracted to pinpoints as he laughed, like a startled wild beast.

The last time he felt this way was when he was watching Whitebeard and Roger fight from afar.

This guy already has the fighting strength to rival... no, to Whitebeard at his peak?!

wrong.

My current combat strength is far greater than it was back then, so this guy might even be stronger than Roger!

In desperation, Blackbeard raised his hand and cleaved open the dark space, sucking in everything around him, already adopting a desperate stance!
"I'm not meat on your chopping board!"

"stop!"

As Sengoku exclaimed in surprise, Akainu and Kizaru, who were sitting quietly in their seats, had already made their move, with flashes of light and magma erupting simultaneously.

A blinding light flashed!

However, the two were a step too slow; Gawain's blade had already struck Blackbeard.

laugh--!
Blood splatters!

A gruesome slash ran from Blackbeard's right shoulder down to his lower abdomen; any deeper and he would have been disemboweled on the spot!
And at this very moment.

The two men, one on the left and one on the right, held down Gao Wen's shoulders to prevent him from making any further moves!
The sudden turn of events threw the scene into chaos!
Several Shichibukai retreated, watching Gawain suddenly erupt from afar, feeling the restless Conqueror's Haki in the air, and swallowing nervously!

Hancock covered her torn shirt with her hand, watching Gawain, who was being suppressed by two Marine Admirals but seemed to have the upper hand, her palms sweating profusely.

"This guy……"

"madman!"

"A madman who resorts to violence at the slightest provocation!"

"No, he barely said a few words!"

Doflamingo stood in mid-air, straddling the silken threads, watching the chaos below with excitement in his eyes:
"Although it only lasted for a moment, this guy's power was undeniably formidable!"

"Kaido of the Beasts? Shanks? Whitebeard?!"

"No!"

"If we don't save many of the strongest beings on this vast ocean, they'll probably all have to change their names!"

Sengoku glanced at Doflamingo, slowly stood up, and looked at Gawain with a cold gaze.

You may have the vision and perspective that Zephyr described, but in the end you are just a pirate who acts recklessly and disregards the rules.

This power alone is enough to rival that of Garp and Whitebeard in their youth.

hiss--!
Sengoku took a deep breath:

"Isn't that enough of the commotion? If you want to fight, wait until this war is over, then you can fight all you want!"

"Humph."

Gao Wen snorted coldly, glanced at the two men, Chi and Huang, who were blocking his way, slowly sheathed his long sword, suppressed his killing intent, and stepped aside.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. However, what no one, including Blackbeard, noticed was that just a moment ago, Gawain had stuffed a gold coin into Blackbeard's clothes.

Only Hawkeye, sitting to the side, looked thoughtfully at Gawain, then at Blackbeard, but ultimately remained silent.

(End of this chapter)