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

The Den Den Mushi connected, and from the other end came Charlotte Linlin's distinctive shout, one of the Four Emperors.

"Well, Kaido, I heard you were defeated by a mere brat? How embarrassing." Big Mom's intelligence network is clearly much stronger than that of Onigashima.

"Oh, yes, old woman, that boy is very strong."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

Charlotte Linlin clearly didn't expect Kaido to admit it so readily.

Kaido said, "Didn't you fail too?"

Charlotte Linlin's lips twitched. Kaido actually sent King to guard the entrance to Wano Country, and he actually thought in advance that they would send a large army. As a result, King kicked them all down one by one.

She was somewhat annoyed. "You called just to say these pointless things? You're lucky this time. Next time, I'll personally make the Beast Pirates pay for everything they've owed over the years!"

The two pirate crews have had a lot of grudges over the years. This was the first time Kaido had contacted Big Mom since becoming one of the Four Emperors. He didn't mince words and said directly, "Let's form an alliance with the old lady."

There was silence again on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

The silence was long, so long that Jin thought the call had been interrupted.

Then Charlotte Linlin's voice rang out.

"Ma ma ma ma—"

She smiled.

What are you talking about in your sleep?

"You think you can drag me down with you after being defeated by a kid who's only been in the industry for a few years? I don't need an alliance with a loser."

"I still remember that blow you gave me back then. You owe me a debt of gratitude that I could never repay in ten lifetimes!"

Big Mom still grinds her teeth whenever she thinks about that blow from God Valley. Kaido really dares to propose an alliance!

I can't believe I was scared like this by a brat.

"Well, well, well, if you're so capable, let that straw hat come. I'd really like to see what kind of person can defeat you."

Charlotte Linlin hung up the phone immediately.

alliance?

Are you kidding me? There can only be one spot for Pirate King!

The impact of this phone call is still unfolding, as neither of the two Yonko (Four Emperors) held back, allowing the Navy's surveillance Den Den Mushi (snail phone) to listen to the entire conversation.

Kaido's offer of an alliance terrified the Navy. Fortunately, Big Mom didn't agree, otherwise the situation in the New World would have been completely different.

However, things aren't much better now.

Mary Geoise.

Between power.

The five elders struck their poses, with a summary of intelligence just received from Dressrosa laid out on the table in front of them.

"The Straw Hats have caused such a huge incident as soon as they entered the New World. I didn't expect that even Kaido is no match for them anymore."

"According to reliable intelligence, after Kaido's defeat, he returned to Onigashima and personally admitted his defeat. That kid has now fully awakened the power of the Nika Fruit and is also in control of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit. His combat strength needs to be readjusted."

"That Akainu guy is insane. He actually sent out all the Navy's elite forces at this time. Who will be responsible for the safety of the Celestial Dragons and the World Conference?"

"His face? What does the face of a naval admiral matter? He has only been a naval admiral for a short time and has already forgotten his position. It seems that it is time for us to remind him how he became an admiral."

"After Impel Down, Straw Hat has grown faster and faster. The Nika Fruit has fully awakened in him, and once that power is fully mastered, it will be very troublesome to deal with him."

"What's more troublesome is that more and more forces are gathering around him: Aokiji, Kuzan, former Marine Admiral, Gion, former Marine Admiral Candidate, Jinbe, Kuma, plus the original crew. The potential of this lineup is catching up with the core members of the Rocks Pirates back then."

"Most importantly, two Marines have openly joined the pirates. The Marines are indeed a problem."

A silence spread through the ranks of those in power.

Kuzan and Gion are not nobodys; they have a rather complex network of relationships within the Navy.

They all involve Sengoku and Garp's generation.

Moreover, this incident shows that the Straw Hat crew has completely established itself in the New World and become a true Yonko (Emperor of the Sea) pirate crew.

It's very troublesome to deal with.

"It has to be put on hold for now."

Satan said slowly, "We have plenty of time."

People like Straw Hat Luffy have appeared before.

How powerful and prestigious Rocks was back then, yet he still perished in the Valley of the Gods in the end.

Roger found Laugh Tale, but wasn't he ultimately publicly executed as well?

The others nodded slightly.

The World Government has eight hundred years of history and has seen too many brilliant figures rise from the sea and fall one after another.

Straw Hat Luffy will be no exception.

The topic returned to Doflamingo.

"What should we do with this guy?"

"It might be better if Doflamingo were dead. Fujitora acted on his own initiative, and according to procedure, he's already on his way to Impel Down."

"He knows too much; his continued existence is always a potential threat."

"It's fine as it is now, let's lock them up in Impel Down and deal with them slowly."

"The important thing is that the previously stable Shichibukai system has been disrupted again."

"If all else fails, we can just eliminate them. Vegapunk has already prepared a replacement. The upgraded version of the Pacifista PX series, plus the Seraphim, will be powerful enough to fill the gap."

“It will take time. The Seven Warlords system has existed for so many years, and abolishing it abruptly would trigger a chain reaction. Moreover, those guys won’t sit idly by and watch their privileges be taken away; they might cause new trouble.”

"Then let's take it one step at a time."

The curly-haired Five Elders concluded, "Let's deal with Doflamingo first, observe the Straw Hat crew's movements, and then make a decision after the World Government Summit."

The group nodded again, indicating that they had reached a consensus.

Because of the Time-Time Fruit, the Five Elders didn't remember that Luffy had already cut them down once.

At most, it raises Luffy's threat level to the level of how Rocks was treated back then.

Even a guy like Rocks is dead, so Straw Hat Luffy is just another Rocks.

They are not afraid.

Time is on their side.

However, whenever the straw hat is mentioned, Satan always feels a dull ache in his wounds.

......

Dressrosa.

Sunlight streamed down the streets of the capital, illuminating a scene of peace.

After ten years of Doflamingo's dark rule, the terrifying dismemberment of the Birdcage, and the earth-shattering battle between the Four Emperors, this country has finally ushered in true peace.

The bizarre scene was that pirates, civilians, and marines appeared in the same country in perfect harmony and lived peacefully together.

The high-intensity banquets that lasted for several days actually stimulated the country's economy.

money?

For Luffy, money is never an issue.

The cost of such a large banquet for so many people could be described as astronomical. As a result, Nami looked at Zoro cutting the golden stone tablet with tears in her eyes, while grabbing Luffy's waist.

There was nothing she could do; after all, her captain was the one who ate the most.

Several naval warships were quietly anchored on the coast, with sailors on deck remaining on alert.

The World Government's agents were intensively trying to gather intelligence here, but after receiving some orders, they slunk away.

In the plaza in front of the palace, Fujitora's kneeling at least salvaged some of the Navy's reputation. The Navy still represented the World Government, so the civilians of Dressrosa did not take out any weapons or anything to drive them away.

Doflamingo has caused too much damage to this country.

As a member of the royal family, King Riku has many things to do: to calm people's hearts, to rebuild order, and to heal wounds.

Fortunately, the people's cohesion is stronger than expected. After ten years of suppression, they have shown an even stronger will to unite.

As for Luffy and his crew, the banquet was still going on.

Or rather, the banquets are getting bigger and bigger.

No matter how much Luffy has been tortured by the One Piece training program, banquets are still going to be held, even if it involves a lot of eating.

But as we ate, something felt off.

In the square, beside the bonfire, barrels of wine were piled up like a small mountain.

The pirate crew, led by several captains, huddled together, whispering and discussing something.

Bartolomeo was beaming with fervor, Cavendish unusually refrained from his haughty demeanor, and Old Cai and Ideo were also among them.

Then, they picked up their wine bowls.

"Lord Zoro!"

Bartolomeo was the first to rush forward, his eyes brimming with tears. "Please allow me to offer you a bowl of wine! This is a toast to our brotherhood! After drinking this, Bartolomeo's club will be the Straw Hat crew's friends forever! No, they'll be their forever underlings!"

"what?"

Zoro blinked, and before he could react, the wine bowl was already in his hand.

Nika was drinking with Aokiji next to him; the two had already downed three barrels and both looked slightly drunk. When someone offered them a toast, they habitually raised their bowls and drank them down in one gulp.

So the three drunkards drank the wine offered as a token of their brotherhood.

That's how the Straw Hat Grand Fleet was formed.

By the time Luffy looked up from the pile of food, the matter was already settled.

"What large fleet?"

"This is it!"