Why would a Saint Seiya become a pirate?

"With one less of the Four Emperors, the World Government's little hands can still reach into the New World."

"If the pirates win, the World Government will have a reason to get involved and take complete control of the Navy."

"In any case, the world government wins."

Garp rolled his eyes.

"Can you two talk about something else? You guys who play tactics, your hearts are all dirty."

Fanny smiled.

"Let's talk about Luffy then."

"what?"

Karp looked at Van Nistelrooy with a puzzled expression.

Fanny's lips curled up into a mysterious smile.

"Do you know why Shanks entrusted Ace to Whitebeard even though he knew Ace's true identity?"

Upon hearing this, Garp's expression changed instantly, and he said in a panic.

"Oh dear, I forgot to bring the clothes in. I'm leaving now."

After saying that, he hurriedly left the video phone screen.

Fanny scoffed dismissively.

"This Lao Deng."

Just then, the voice of the Warring States period suddenly came.

"That's what you said."

"Ah, old man from the Warring States period, you're here too."

The sudden appearance of the Warring States period startled Fanny.

Zhan Guo smiled, then immediately became serious.

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I should be able to stay here. Enough with the nonsense, let's get on with it."

Van Nistel nodded.

"Alright. Dragon is done. Luffy, who has set sail to become a pirate, has become Garp's Achilles' heel."

"Whenever Garp needs to do something, just bring up Luffy and make a fuss about it."

Sengoku nodded and said, "You've said all of this."

"Although Luffy eating a Devil Fruit was an accident, Shanks tricked Luffy into setting sail, seemingly to help the World Government, but in reality, it was to protect Ace."

"It also fostered an opportunity that could overturn the world."

“It’s like killing two birds with one stone.”

"Therefore, Ace must die once in this war."

Van Nistel continued.

Zhan Guo frowned.

"Wait, what do you mean by dying once?"

"literal meaning."

Fanny's mouth visibly twisted.

……

Chapter 88: The Aquino family and Akainu, with Fleet Admiral Sengoku demanding more money.

In the Admiral's office, there's always one thing to deal with, one problem after another.

And sure enough, the Aquino family's history of robbing pirates on the road has resurfaced.

This time, the one sent out was Marine Admiral Akainu.

This guy is like a volcano that could erupt at any moment, radiating an irritating aura.

They're always threatening to kill this person or that person.

When he received the mission, he didn't even think about what Marshal Sengoku was thinking.

There was only one thought in my mind.

Just do it!

Yes, it's very simple and straightforward.

Akainu still had something on his mind: Don Achino, who was known as "Little Akainu".

The thought of this title made Akainu's lips twitch involuntarily, and he couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Who do you think you are to dare use the same title as me?!

So he led his navy and rushed towards the Aquino family's territory.

The Aquino family remained completely calm upon receiving news of the navy's arrival.

Anyway, they are bounty hunters, not notorious pirates.

We're in the right, so what are we afraid of?

When Akainu and his crew appeared before the Aquino family, the scene was simply unimaginable.

Like a cat entering a mouse's nest, the Aquino family, who had been so boisterous, instantly became quiet and subdued.

They looked at the naval admiral before them, whose face was serious and who exuded a powerful aura.

Their legs were trembling, and soon they all knelt down with a "thump".

There's no other way; a true man can bend and stretch.

The admirals are here, what's with all the pretense?

Is dignity more important than life?

Akainu looked at their cowardly appearance, but in his heart he understood and respected their behavior of insulting pirates.

After all, in his eyes, pirates should be severely beaten and then sent to prison to be tortured to the point of wishing they were dead.

But the thought of the nickname "Little Akainu" still ignited his anger, and he decided to take action without saying a word.

He then applied Armament Haki to his fist, which instantly turned dark and shiny, containing earth-shattering power.

Immediately afterwards, he swung his iron fist and kept smashing it at Don Achino.

Although Don Achino possesses the ability to withstand lava.

But when faced with Akainu's iron fist imbued with powerful Armament Haki, he was completely powerless to resist.

With a muffled thud, Don Achino flew out like a ball and crashed heavily to the ground.

His face was bruised and swollen, and he was rolling on the ground in pain.

He kept screaming in pain, "Ouch! Ouch! I was wrong, I'll never do it again!"

He was completely unlike his previous unruly self.

"Where did you go wrong!"

Akainu snorted coldly, looking disdainfully at Don Achino, who was struggling in pain on the ground.

"You're wrong about everything!"

And just like that, Akino's family was taken back to the Navy by Akainu like chicks.

When they arrived at Marineford, they were led away.

In fact, the Warring States Marshal didn't have any particularly complicated thoughts in his mind.

Seeing that Akainu had been holding back his anger lately, they took this opportunity to give Akainu something to do.

Let him vent his anger before the upcoming big battle.

Previously, Fanny said that he had met a guy who was not afraid of Akainu's abilities, and Sengoku was skeptical at the time.

Unexpectedly, Akainu actually ran into him.

Sure enough, even a dog wouldn't eat the Flame-Flame Fruit!

When the Aquino family was brought before Sengoku, they were quite cooperative in admitting their mistakes.

In addition, the people they had dealt with before were all pirates, so it seemed that they even had a bit of a "righteous" feel to them.

Furthermore, it has always maintained a good cooperative relationship with the Navy.

However, when the Sengoku period offered to recruit them into the navy, they refused without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, the smile on Zhan Guo's face vanished instantly, replaced by a gloomy expression.

Good heavens, you think you can just walk away after offending the marshal? Not so easy!

So, the Warring States period threw this family into the court of judgment.

The presiding judge arbitrarily charged the Aquino family with crimes such as damaging the environment, causing sea level rise, and illegally possessing a fruit with mass destruction potential.

He was fined 10 billion peleys and ordered not to leave the iceberg area.

When the Aquino family heard this, they were stunned, as if struck by lightning, their faces filled with despair.

But they dared not resist and could only obediently accept the punishment.

……

Meanwhile, on the way to Marineford.

Luffy and Jinbe sat on the deck of the warship, enjoying a hearty meal to replenish their energy, the sea breeze blowing through their hair.

A hint of sadness and nostalgia appeared in Luffy's eyes as he began to recount to Jinbe his memories of living with Ace as children.

As he spoke, he gestured animatedly, as if those wonderful times were right before his eyes.

He listened quietly, nodding occasionally, a hint of emotion in his eyes.

"By the way, Jinbe, I also need to tell you about Blackbeard."