Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

One by one, names that struck fear into the hearts of the people in the New World appeared in naval observation reports and in the exclamations of officers.

Now that things have come to this, the navy has no way out!

"I command!"

Sengoku picked up the Den Den Mushi, "Except for the First Operational Fleet, which will continue to hunt down the escaped prisoners in the Icefield, the rest of the fleet should immediately turn around, form a defensive formation, and prepare for a naval battle with the Whitebeard Pirates!"

"All generals are performing their duties according to the pre-arranged plan!"

"Whitebeard will be under the command of an admiral! His captains will be handled by vice admirals and the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

"We absolutely cannot let them reunite!!!"

The massive naval fleet began to operate like a sophisticated machine.

Sufficient distance was maintained from the beginning, and all warships carried out their return defense in an orderly manner.

Most of the warships began to adjust their course, turning their cannons toward the newly appeared pirate fleet, and the well-trained naval soldiers quickly took up their new battle positions.

"Wow, there are so many people here."

Luffy stood on the nearly destroyed wreckage of the warship, gazing at the vast pirate fleet heading towards the Gate of Justice.

Dozens of pirate ships broke through the fog, riding the wind and waves with menacing momentum.

"There's still no sign of the Whitebeard Pirates?" Sengoku asked sharply.

"no!"

The lookout searched anxiously, "We only spotted the flags of Whitebeard's affiliated fleets; the Moby Dick is nowhere to be seen!"

"Can't we determine his location?"

Sengoku frowned deeply. "What on earth is that old guy up to?!"

Whitebeard's main fleet has all appeared, so it's impossible that he himself wasn't there.

Is it not a frontal assault, but rather a surprise attack route?

Glug, glug glug.

Bubbles rose from the relatively open sea area in the center of the icy battlefield, which had been vacated by the First Fleet and other turning fleets.

Almost all the powerful figures turned their gazes in that direction.

"That is?!"

Under the watchful eyes of countless horrified gazes, the ice shattered with a deafening roar!

A white whale-shaped prow covered with transparent coated bubbles broke through the water, and glistening ice shards and water droplets refracted a dazzling light in the sunlight.

"It's the Moby Dick!" the sailors exclaimed.

"I see."

Sengoku stared at the white-bearded flagship that had suddenly emerged from beneath the icy sea, his face turning extremely grim. "All the ships are coated before they advance from the seabed. Has the main fleet been hidden all this time?"

No wonder the outer fleet appeared first; they were just bait and a feint!

The real killer move was the Whitebeard Pirates' use of coating technology to sneak into the very center of the battlefield and launch a surprise attack from the center.

This is utterly arrogant!

"How terrifying, Whitebeard."

Kizaru's body transformed into photons, appearing in mid-air, his glasses reflecting a cold light. "He's gone straight into the innermost part of our pocket formation. Who's surrounding whom?"

Yes.

Who is surrounding whom?

Luffy was quite curious about Ace, the man he respected so much and who was considered the strongest man in the world.

At least the way the Whitebeard Pirates chose to make their entrance certainly befits a Yonko crew!

It appeared directly in the navy's abdomen, which practically screamed arrogance.

The sailors watched this scene, their throats bobbing.

"All three ships of the Whitebeard Pirates have appeared!"

"All 14 team leaders are up there!"

"Kuralala!"

A burst of hearty laughter rang out.

The sound came from the bow of the Moby Dick, seemingly able to shake the entire sea and drown out all the noise on the battlefield!

A figure as tall as a giant, wearing a white coat and holding a huge naginata, Murakumogiri, walked step by step to the very front of the ship.

He simply stood there, like a pillar stabilizing the sea, calming the raging waves and murderous aura around him.

His white, crescent-shaped beard, his weathered yet still sharp eagle-like eyes, and the imposing aura of an emperor looking down upon all living beings that naturally emanates from his countless battles and trials.

The strongest man in the world.

Edward Newgate, known as the Whitebeard!

Luffy held down his straw hat, which was almost blown away by the shockwave from the ship breaking through the ice, and looked at the towering white giant ship.

"Hey, uncle!"

Luffy waved vigorously toward the bow of the Moby Dick and shouted in a loud voice, "You've come at the perfect time!"

That "Uncle" almost caused the remaining Marines around Luffy to fall off the warship.

The prisoners who had escaped from Impel Down and were huddling together for warmth nearby were also terrified!

He just greeted that man so sweetly?

That's the strongest man in the world!

Whitebeard's gaze met Sengoku's for a moment, after all, status matters on the high seas.

There are very few people here who would even catch Whitebeard's eye.

but,

"I've heard, Straw Hat Boy. Are you Ace's brother? Kuralara,"

The white-bearded man laughed and said, "Well done! You rescued my beloved son on your own before we old folks even got here!"

His gaze swept over Ace, who was standing beside Luffy and looking at him excitedly. His smile widened: "How are you? My beloved son, are you alright?"

"Dad!"

Ace shouted with all his might, his eyes slightly burning.

"You look really energetic! Kurarara!"

The white-bearded man laughed loudly, "Then let's get ready and go home!"

Come back home!

These two simple words ignited the passion of all the Whitebeard Pirates members and put immense pressure on the Navy!

"White beard!"

Sengoku's angry voice rang out, "I won't let you leave so easily!"

Luffy and Whitebeard are talking like that, completely oblivious to the 100,000 elite Marines?!

"Kuralalala, Sengoku, it's been decades since we last met, hasn't it?"

Whitebeard finally turned his gaze to Sengoku, his eyes filled with arrogance, "You guys look quite pathetic, getting yourself into this state by a greenhorn."

"Hehehe! Whitebeard!"

Golden Lion laughed loudly, manipulating the pebbles to float in the air next to Luffy. "This guy is no greenhorn. Underestimating him will make you suffer a great loss!"

Whitebeard's smile faded slightly as he looked up at Shiki, as if only then noticing him: "Shiki... so you're here too. I'm getting old, my memory's failing me. I almost forgot, you were the one this kid sent to Impel Down, weren't you?"

Golden Lion: "......."

One sentence nearly choked the golden lion to death, and the surrounding pebbles floated unsteadily because of his anger.

Whitebeard's personality is still so awful!

I really wanted to stab him when we were on the Rocks ship.

As the sandstorm raged, Crocodile appeared on the wreckage of the warship where Luffy was. He stared coldly at Whitebeard, his golden hook gleaming with a chilling light.

"Whitebeard! I'll take your head!"

"Oh? It's you,"

Whitebeard glanced at Crocodile, his smile unchanged. "Those who want my head can line up all the way to the New World. You can go first in line."

The next second, Whitebeard's expression changed slightly.

Because a jet-black longsword, shrouded in a domineering black and red aura, was silently placed against Crocodile's neck.

The chilling killing intent emanating from the blade instantly froze Crocodile's body.

"Don't move, Crocodile."

Luffy's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority: "Are you planning to end our cooperation here?"

Crocodile's lips twitched violently.

He could clearly sense that Luffy wasn't joking.

If I make any further unusual movements, this knife will really come down!

Luffy has never truly forgiven Crocodile for what he did in Alabasta; the so-called cooperation is nothing more than a temporary entanglement of interests and Vivi's request.

"Understand?" Luffy stared at Crocodile.

His eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Crocodile has no doubt that if he crosses the line, Luffy will not hesitate to eliminate the internal threats first!

"Humph."

Crocodile snorted coldly, his body relaxed slightly, and the signs of sandification disappeared, which could be regarded as acknowledging Luffy's warning.

Luffy then slowly withdrew his demonic power.