Pirates on Rocks' Ship 996

Of course, this is in the case of a war between the Four Emperors. In normal times, they would fight their own battles and there would be no trend of them uniting. This is the maximum that the Navy can tolerate.

If they show any tendency to unite, the Navy will definitely take action and will not stand by and watch them dominate.

So when Reyna mentioned robbing the other four Emperors, they all subconsciously ignored Shanks, because in their view, although Shanks was not an ally, he was definitely not an enemy either.

As for the other two, they are completely hostile to each other.

"Shanks? What did that brat do to you?" Whitebeard asked, frowning.

When the Big Mom Pirates and the Beasts Pirates attacked Crescent Moon Island, the Red-Haired Pirates helped them, so the Whitebeard Pirates actually owed them a favor.

"Offend him? No, no, no... That kid's been behaving himself lately! But I heard he's had some friction with Kaido... Shall we go check it out?" Reina said with a smile.

"Oh?" Upon hearing Reina's words, Whitebeard immediately became interested and asked, "Where are they fighting?"

"They haven't even started fighting yet! I heard Shanks wiped out one of Kaido's pirate crews. Knowing Kaido's personality, he won't be satisfied until he gets his revenge!" Reina said with a smile.

"Gurararara... Interesting... Let's go! Let's join in the fun!" the white-bearded man said with a loud laugh.

Chapter 438 Each Other's Goals

On the way to the target sea area, Reyna gave Whitebeard a detailed briefing on the latest intelligence he had obtained.

Although the reason is unknown, it is now confirmed that Shanks destroyed one of Kaido's pirate crews and seized one of his islands.

Moreover, Shanks hasn't left yet; the main force is still on that small island, seemingly waiting for Kaido to arrive.

Given this situation, Reina knew without a doubt that Kaido would retaliate.

If he ignores the matter, then he will have completely lost face as one of the Four Emperors.

So if they go there now, they should still be able to help.

Reina didn't really want to start a war with the Four Emperors this time. Instead, he wanted to take advantage of the battle between Kaido and Shanks to sabotage Kaido and repay a previous favor.

"Why did Shanks suddenly attack Kaido? There was no warning at all. He beat up Kaido's underlings, took his territory, and he still won't leave? I really don't understand!" Lackio asked, puzzled, after hearing Reina's explanation.

"Hehe... I guess it's just that kid's sense of justice kicked in. He probably encountered something on that island, which is why he attacked Kaido's underlings! Otherwise, things wouldn't have happened so suddenly!" Reina said with a smile.

"Why didn't he leave after he finished?"

"Idiot, if he leaves, what chance will the people on that island have when Kaido arrives?"

Upon hearing Reina's explanation, the surrounding captains all nodded in agreement.

The Shanks they know is probably capable of doing something like that.

Just as the Moby Dick was heading towards Shanks' location, the Marine Headquarters also received news that the Red-Haired Pirates and the Beasts Pirates were preparing to go to war.

"These guys... they're such a headache!" Sengoku looked at the intelligence report in his hand and felt that he had gotten even more gray hairs.

"So, Marshal... how should this matter be handled?" Kizaru asked with a light laugh.

"Of course! How can we feel at ease if we don't send someone over to keep an eye on things?" Akainu said, a cigar dangling from his lips.

He has now fully recovered. Akainu is still very upset about not being able to participate in the raid on the Whitebeard Pirates last time. He believes that if he had been there, he would not have let Reyna escape so easily.

This time, the Beasts Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates are bound to have a battle. He believes that the Navy absolutely cannot stand idly by. It would be best to ambush them nearby and then wipe out the two weakened Kaido and Shanks in one fell swoop.

“Sending people over is a given, but will they really start fighting this time? You have to understand that the battle between the Four Emperors is not just an ordinary battle between pirate crews!” Aokiji, sitting on the sofa, also spoke up.

After seeing the Nine-Tails summoned by Reyna last time, Aokiji knew that Reyna's level of danger was no less than that of Whitebeard.

In his view, a pirate crew with two extremely dangerous figures like Whitebeard and Reyna was a very dangerous thing. In fact, the Whitebeard Pirates were on a completely different level from the other four emperors. They were a pirate crew that could truly pose a danger to the world.

“That’s right, I also think they won’t fight easily, otherwise Shanks wouldn’t be waiting for Kaido in the same spot! It seems they are preparing to resolve this matter through negotiation!” Vice Admiral Tsuru, sitting opposite Sengoku, nodded and said.

Although she holds the rank of lieutenant general, she holds the position of chief of staff, making her essentially the second-in-command of the navy.

“Then let’s send the flying squirrel this time!” Sengoku said after thinking for a moment.

"Hmph! If that's the case, then what's the point of discussing it?" Akainu got up somewhat displeased, snorted, and slammed the door shut as he left.

"Sakazuki's temper is too intense!" Sengoku said, squinting as he watched Akainu leave.

“But undeniably, the Navy needs people like this!” Vice Admiral Tsuru replied without even looking up.

“Right now, what we really need to focus on is the Whitebeard Pirates; the others are not that important!” Aokiji shook his head and said.

"But do you really think Whitebeard and Reyner will do anything reckless?" Vice Admiral Tsuru looked up at Aokiji and asked.

"Regardless of whether they cause trouble or not, they at least possess the power to destroy the world!" Aokiji said seriously, "We can't let them develop like before!"

"As the person involved, is the so-called tailed beast that Reina summoned... really that terrifying?" Sengoku asked after a moment of silence.

Although Garp and Aokiji have emphasized it several times, he still finds it hard to imagine the existence of tailed beasts.

“It’s terrifying! But… it’s not invincible!” Aokiji nodded and said, “Mr. Garp and I have discussed it. The tailed beasts summoned by Reyner, although powerful, seem to be unable to withstand much damage. As long as one strong person can restrain the tailed beasts while the other attacks, we should be able to quickly repel them!”

“Oh? This is very important intelligence! If what you said is true, then Reina’s threat will be much smaller!” Lieutenant General Tsuru put down his pen, looked at Aokiji, and said.

However, Aokiji shook his head and said, "This kind of thing is impossible to determine. After all, we have no idea where Reina and the tailed beasts' limits are. Last time, although the entire Whitebeard Pirates seemed to be in danger, I always felt that something was wrong!"

What really made Aokiji uneasy was that the Whitebeard Pirates had it too easy in the final battle.

The reason for this is the addition of Marco and Ace!

When Reyner negotiated with Whitebeard, he didn't expect Marco and Ace to return, so the situation they anticipated was more dangerous than it actually was.

As a result, Marco and Ace returned, and the Whitebeard Pirates, with their greatly increased fighting strength, seemed much more relaxed during their final retreat, which made Aokiji feel that something was amiss.

"Didn't you push them to their limit last time?" Sengoku asked, frowning.

“No!” Aokiji shook his head and said, “Last time they definitely had the strength to fight back, but they didn’t want to increase casualties, so they left Reina behind to cover their retreat! I even suspect that Reina did this on purpose to show us! That’s why I said… he is the opponent we should least underestimate!”

“Reina…” Sengoku sighed with a headache. The pirates who were giving him a headache now were all members of the Rocks Pirates. He even regretted not listening to Zephyr’s advice back then, which resulted in Reina growing to this point.

Meanwhile, Jinbe and Shark Star, who were leading Naga back to Fishman Island, encountered a minor problem.

"She still hasn't come out?" Shark asked his subordinate, who was carrying food to deliver to the Naga.

“Yes! She hasn’t left the cabin since she boarded the ship!” The Neptune soldier nodded and replied.

Shark Star looked up at the cabin, hesitated for a moment, then nodded and took the tray from the other person, saying, "I'll take it to her!"

"Yes, Your Highness!" The Sea King's soldiers immediately handed the trays to Shark Star and then turned to leave.

"Knock knock knock..." After hesitating for a moment, Shark Star still knocked on Naga's door.

"Come in!" Upon hearing Naga's voice from inside, Shark Star pushed the door open and entered.

"Heh... Do you, as royalty, need to do things like delivering meals? When did Fishman Island become so unruly?" Naga chuckled and asked when she saw that it was Shark Star who had personally delivered the meal.

"This isn't Ryugu Castle, and Fishman Island isn't the World Government!" Shark Star shook his head and replied seriously.

"Alright, put your things down, you can go now!" Naga glanced at Shark Star, seemingly not wanting to say anything more to him.

Shark Star, who was about to say something, had no choice but to put down his plate, glance at Naga, and turn to leave.

"Is everything you said about the Naga race true?" Shark Star stopped at the door, turned to look at the other person, and asked.

"Hehehe... You already have the answer in your heart, don't you? Why ask me?" Naga replied, seemingly very happy to see Shark Star's expression.

Shark Star remained silent. He had thought a lot on the way. From the perspective of the royal family, the Naga clan back then was the biggest threat to the royal family in terms of both strength and ability.

So he could understand why the Fishman Island royal family made that choice back then.

This is one of the fundamental reasons why he believes in the Naga language.

Seeing Shark Star remain silent, Naga seemed intrigued and asked, "So? Are you thinking about what choice you would have made if you were in power back then?"

Shark Star hesitated for a long time, then suddenly raised his head, looked at the Naga, and said, "Although I know I am not a qualified ruler right now! But if it were me, before the Naga rebelled, I would never lay a hand on my own people. Even if I were to consider your abilities, I would at most expel you, not destroy you!"

After saying that, ignoring the surprise on Naga's face, she walked straight out of the cabin.

When he came out, he saw Jinbe waiting for him on the deck.

"Jinbe, boss!?" Shark Star was somewhat surprised, because it was obvious that Jinbe should be waiting for him here.

“I’m worried about that guy!” Jinbe smiled slightly and said, “Nobody knows what really happened back then. Maybe it’s recorded on Fishman Island, maybe it isn’t! Maybe what she said is true, maybe it isn’t! But so what? Such a thing will never happen on our Fishman Island now! Right?”

Shark Star paused for a moment, then grinned and said, "Yeah! Absolutely not!"

"That's enough... isn't it?" Jinbe breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Shark Star's long-lost smile.

He's destined to be the future king of Fishman Island; it would be terrible if he were defeated by these things here.

“Let’s speed up! I miss my father and siblings!” Shark Star replied with a slight smile.

"Hahaha... Alright! Men... Full speed ahead!" Jinbe replied with a loud laugh.

These days, because of Shark Star's confusion, he was even afraid to return to Fishman Island and learn news he didn't want to know, so his progress was not fast.

Now that the knot in his heart has been untied, Shark Star is naturally free of any taboos, and his longing for his family has suddenly surged up.

"Don't you know? Heh..." Naga, sitting in the cabin, muttered to herself about what Shark Star had just said, chuckled, and looked utterly disdainful.

Chapter 439 The Legacy of the Naga Queen

Fishman Island, Dragon Palace.

“Your Majesty! The Crown Prince is returning today, and I intend to have the Neptune Army go to greet him. What do you think?” said an elder wearing a top hat, a monocle over his left eye, and holding a bull-horn cane in his right hand.

“Minister of the Left, is this really necessary? It’s just a short trip back!” Neptune said, frowning.

"Go out for a trip? Your Majesty, the Crown Prince personally led the expedition and returned victorious. What a momentous occasion! Naturally, it deserves a grand display!" The Left Minister immediately exclaimed, his beard bristling and eyes wide.

“Well… maybe not! He already sent someone to inform me beforehand that he has important matters to discuss with me upon his return! How about this… you can send someone to pick him up, but bring him directly to the Dragon Palace and don’t delay him on the way!” Neptune said after thinking for a moment.

The hostages Shark Star sent back earlier said they had captured a mermaid suspected to be a Naga, but he didn't know the specifics. So he was eager for Shark Star to return soon, since even he had never seen the legendary Naga.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Upon hearing this, the Left Minister assumed that Neptune had made this decision because of his persuasion, and thus happily went to carry it out.

Before long, Neptune sensed that the area outside the Ryugu Palace was quite lively. Soon after, Jinbe and Shark Star brought in a female mermaid with pointed ears, long dark green hair, and some scales on her face.

"Father!" Shark Star greeted Neptune immediately upon seeing him.

"Get up! You did a good job this time!" Neptune nodded in satisfaction and praised.

However, Shark Star shook his head and said, "I have disgraced my father this time. If it weren't for Mr. Reina's rescue, I'm afraid I wouldn't have made it back!"

"Oh? Tell me in detail what happened!" Neptune asked curiously.

Shark Star nodded, but did not speak immediately. Instead, he asked Neptune to dismiss everyone.