Pirates on Rocks' Ship 996

"Hahaha... This is really an interesting place. I'm finding myself liking it more and more here!" After fully understanding the situation, Yuji laughed and said to the captains around him.

"Right? Right? I told you our Whitebeard Pirates are the best crew in the world! Now you're one of us too!" The captain of the 43rd Division, Atmos, patted Yonji on the shoulder and said with a big laugh.

After the banquet, Eji, along with his siblings, found Reina and told him that they could continue fighting on the front lines and didn't need to rest there.

However, Reina smiled and asked them to sit down first.

“I know that for you, dealing with other people is not as easy as fighting on the front lines. It’s much easier for you! But have you ever thought about why our battles with extraterrestrials are always just a brief skirmish?” Reina asked with a smile.

"This..." Ichi and the others were at a loss for words.

“Actually, the extraterrestrial visitors are very clear about the distribution of power in the entire North Sea. So the stronger the power, the stronger the extraterrestrial visitors we face! Therefore, our powers have unanimously concealed a portion of their combat strength. This serves to lull the enemy into a false sense of security and also allows us to be more at ease in our usual battles!” Reina explained.

"So... our appearance has already boosted the Whitebeard Pirates' strength, right?" Reiju, standing to the side, immediately spoke up upon hearing this. "No wonder I felt that the captains didn't really exert much strength on the front lines. So that's why! It seems we've put the vice-captain in a difficult position!"

“It’s not that difficult. How much do you know about the power of destiny?” Reina asked with a smile and a shake of his head.

"The power of destiny?" Ichi and the others exchanged glances and said, "Although that thing can indeed enhance our strength, it's very limited! So we haven't paid much attention to it!"

"No, actually, the changes that the power of destiny brought to you happened without your knowledge!" Reina said with a light laugh. "Therefore, hunting for the power of destiny is extremely important!"

Although Ichi and the others disagreed, they did not refute it.

"So, with your strength, you are a surprise force, capable of helping us accomplish many things. It wouldn't be worthwhile to expose yourselves so easily! That's not because I don't want you to achieve something!" Reina explained. "To explain this to you, that's why we have today's banquet. Otherwise, we usually don't make excuses for holding banquets! Hahaha..."

"I see!" Ichi and the others suddenly realized.

Based on what they know, the Whitebeard Pirates have never held a banquet for such a reason, because they hold banquets every day and don't need a reason at all. Do pirates need a reason to hold a banquet?

After Reina spoke frankly, they learned the truth of the matter.

"So we have no problem going to the front lines, but we can't perform too well, right?" Ichi asked, getting straight to the point.

“That’s right!” Reina nodded and said, “If you’re not used to being with the group, you can go to the front lines or visit the enemy forces! But remember not to take it too seriously. It’s not that we don’t want you to make contributions, but rather that we want to conceal your true strength!”

"So... can we go visit the Big Mom Pirates?" Ichiji suddenly asked.

Chapter 741 The Situation

In response to Ichi's question, Reina smiled slightly and said, "Of course, no problem, but the premise is that you can't give them any leverage, otherwise it won't be easy for us to explain! But don't be afraid, if a conflict really breaks out, just take them down!"

Reina's words surprised Ichiji and the others, because doing so was not in the interests of the Whitebeard Pirates.

"Don't look at me like that. If we can't even fulfill the wishes of our crew, what's the point of forming a pirate crew? Pirates are all about being free to act as they please! As my older brother would say... Go wild on the high seas! The Whitebeard Pirates are your support!" Reina said with a smile.

"Understood!" The group nodded in unison, indicating that they understood what Reina meant.

"Don't worry, First Mate, our transformation devices can conceal our appearance, and we won't be going to the Big Mom Pirates' base!" Ichiji assured him.

Reina waved his hand and said, "You decide for yourselves. I'm just telling you what you need to pay attention to. As for how you act, it's up to you. However, if you want to do something outside our territory, it's best to let someone know in advance so that we can prepare for any unexpected events!"

After nodding, the group chatted with Reina for a while before leaving.

After the Vinsmoke family left, Reina stretched his body and disappeared from the spot.

He's been spending his time earning points in the Tower of Trials lately, since it's the fastest place to earn points, even though it's a bit painful.

They don't have any major plans until the PhD student makes some progress in his research.

However, the fact that Reina and his group quieted down did not mean that the other forces also quieted down. First of all, there was the Navy. Whether it was the previous cooperation between Reina and the Big Mom Pirates or the conflict between the Big Mom Pirates and the Germa Group, the Navy only sent out monitoring personnel and did not get involved.

It's not that they don't want to participate, but that they have more important things to do, so they simply can't spare the time for this.

Because he received news that a pirate crew had returned from the final island!

That's right, it was Luffy and his crew who finally landed on the final island, the island that the Pirate King had once visited, Laugh Tale!

No one knows what they saw after they reached the shore, but they were spotted when they returned.

However, this news is currently being kept under wraps by the Navy. They hope to eliminate them before the world discovers it. So, the situation in the North Sea is not that the Navy does not intend to intervene, but rather that they are truly willing but unable to do so. Even Admiral Fujitora and Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Tsuru have been summoned back to headquarters.

As for Garp and Sengoku, although they are still part of the Navy's organization, they have no real power and therefore cannot command the North Blue Navy. So after learning this news, they returned to headquarters with Staff Officer Tsuru and handed over the North Blue situation to Vice Admiral Momonga.

What the Navy needs to do now is to intercept and kill the Straw Hat crew, and prevent the news of their arrival at the final island from leaking out.

Besides the Navy, Kaido also finally came to the North Blue after receiving Big Mom's invitation. After his defeat in the Wano Country battle against the Straw Hat Grand Alliance, he had been hiding in his new base, Devil Island, to recuperate.

Previously, when Kaido's Beasts Pirates suffered a defeat in the North Blue, he sent Jack, one of the three great commanders, and later even sent King, the leader of the three calamities, but he himself has not shown up.

He only decided to come to Beihai after receiving an invitation from BIGMOM, to see just how powerful the much-hyped power of destiny really is.

With Kaido's arrival and his alliance with the Big Mom Pirates, the situation in the North Blue has once again become chaotic.

"First mate, the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates have announced their alliance!" Reina heard his subordinate's report as he emerged from the Trial Grounds.

"Have the captains and other captains been informed of this?" Reina asked after a moment of silence.

"Yes, everyone already knows. The Bensmoke family originally planned to cause trouble for the Big Mom Pirates, but that plan has been shelved now!" The intelligence officer nodded and replied.

"What instructions have you given my older brother?" Reina asked as he walked outside.

"No, Daddy said we just need to do our own thing. Even if Big Mom and Kaido team up, we don't need to be afraid!" The intelligence officer shook his head and replied.

“Of course, even with just our own strength, we have nothing to fear from the other side, not to mention we have allies now!” Reina said with a smile.

"The first mate is talking about the Revolutionary Army? They seem to be acting strangely lately!" the intelligence officer said after a moment's hesitation.

"Huh? What's wrong? Tell me in detail!" Reina asked in surprise.

"Yes!" The intelligence officer nodded and said, "In the past, they always had the upper hand against the extraterrestrial visitors. Although they didn't have much territory, they developed very quickly! But recently, they seem to have been suppressed in their battles with the extraterrestrial visitors. Father has already sent people over to inquire and see if they need support!"

"Has the other party recovered?" Reina asked, frowning.

"No!" The intelligence officer shook his head and replied, "Our liaison officer hasn't returned yet, but judging by the time, he should be back soon!"

“Okay, let me know immediately if there’s any news!” Reina nodded and said.

After learning about the events of the past two days from his informant, Reina went straight to the tavern, where he unexpectedly encountered Reiju of the Vinsmoke family.

"What brings you to the tavern today, First Mate?" Reiju asked with a light laugh as she saw Reina enter.

“I’m a very free person, so it’s perfectly normal for me to be here!” Reina said with a smile.

“Really? But I haven’t seen you here these past two days!” Reiju replied.

"So you're not on the front lines?" Reina asked, somewhat surprised.

“I’m not like them. I don’t like anything but fighting!” Lei Ji stretched and replied.

"I see~ That's good! But what about Ichi and the others? Are they still on the front lines?" Reina asked, ordering a drink.

"No, we can't go all out, and we won't be staying there all the time!" Reiju sighed and said.

"Hahaha... Are you bored?" Reina said with a loud laugh.

“That’s true to some extent! We’ve always been traveling around the ocean, and we rarely stay in one place for long!” Reiju nodded in response.

"It's alright, call your brothers, let's go out and have some fun!" Reina said with a smile.

"Oh? What is the first mate planning to do?" Reiju's eyes lit up as she asked.

Chapter 742 Sneaking In

"Hey... I say, first mate, is it really okay for us to do this? The Big Mom Pirates just announced that they've teamed up with Kaido's Beasts Pirates. Would it be a bad idea for us to attack them right now?" Yonji asked excitedly, but deliberately.

“If you don’t like it, I’ll allow you to go back now, how about that?” Reina said with a slight smirk.

"No need! How can we let the first mate do something so dangerous? I'll go ahead and do the scouting!" Yongzhi patted his chest and replied.

He had long wanted to take revenge, but it just so happened that the Big Mom Pirates and the Beasts Pirates announced their alliance, and since they had now submitted to the Whitebeard Pirates, he couldn't act alone. Otherwise, even if the other side were two Yonko pirate crews, he wouldn't back down.

He only said that to test Reina, but now that he knows Reina is really going to attack the Big Mom Pirates, he doesn't want to go back!

"First mate, now might not be a good time to make a move!" Ichiji, the eldest of the group, said to Reina expressionlessly.

They may lack emotions, but that doesn't mean they lack intelligence!

They naturally knew why Reina had brought them here.

"Don't worry, we're not here to fight them head-on! Haven't you noticed? The navy seems to have been too quiet lately!" Reina said with a slight smirk.

"The Navy?" Everyone was taken aback. Wasn't their target the Big Mom Pirates? What did this have to do with the Navy?

“That’s right, you should all know the Six Styles of the Navy, right? Even if you don’t, you should be able to imitate them, right?” Reina nodded and replied.

Regarding this, the Vinsmoke family members all said there was no problem. Although the Six Powers of the Navy are called that in name, there are quite a few people who have learned this technique. Not to mention the Navy and the World Government, even many pirates and revolutionaries have learned it.

"First mate, do you want the Big Mom Pirates and the Beasts Pirates to cause trouble for the Navy and see what they've been up to lately?" Reiju suddenly asked, her eyes lighting up.

“That’s right, so this time we’re not really going to ambush the Big Mom Pirates, but rather we’re going to disguise ourselves as Marines and provoke them!” Reina nodded and replied.

“But they won’t believe it so easily, will they?” Ichiji frowned and said.

Reina nodded, praisingly saying, "That's right. Under normal circumstances, the Navy won't provoke pirates in the North Blue, because they need to maintain stability there! But..."

Reina chuckled as he spoke, then continued, "But now that Big Mom and the Beasts Pirates have joined forces, it's the perfect time for us to cause trouble. Whether Big Mom will become suspicious depends on your acting skills!"

"Huh?" The group was taken aback. Shouldn't this kind of thing be arranged in advance? Why do they need to act?

“Hahaha… I had already arranged for people to pretend to be a naval surveillance ship, but it was sunk after getting close to BIGMOM’s territory, which is why we intelligence personnel came back again!” Reina replied with a slight smile.

“I understand! So we’re going to pretend to be intelligence agents and cause a conflict with the Big Mom Pirates, right?” Reiju asked, stroking her chin.

“That’s right, but remember… we are the Navy now, so act like the Navy and don’t do anything to deliberately frame us. The fact that we’re here is already the biggest conflict!” Reina said with a smile.

The Vinsmoke family members nodded unconsciously; indeed... their actions seemed to prove something even more.

Before long, the group quietly arrived at the front line of the battle between the Big Mom Pirates and the extraterrestrials. They observed for a long time but did not find any members of Kaido's Beasts Pirates.

Reina deliberately found a spot with a mirror and said to the group, "Could the intelligence be wrong? Or is this a smokescreen deliberately put out by Big Mom and Kaido? We haven't found anything here, and there's no one from the Beast Pirates! Why don't we go check out the Beast Pirates' location?"

"It shouldn't be that bad! After all, they are all Yonko pirate crews. If they hadn't joined forces, there would be no need for them to pull this stunt!" Reiju, disguised as a Marine intelligence officer, hesitated for a moment before replying.

“How about… we go a little deeper? Maybe the Beasts Pirates just sent someone to discuss cooperation, and there’s no in-depth cooperation yet?” Ichiji said after thinking for a moment.

"No, we can't go any deeper. It would be bad if the Big Mom Pirates found out! Headquarters has given orders that we can't do anything right now, we just need to maintain the current balance in the North Blue! Otherwise, if two Yonko pirate crews cooperate, the higher-ups would probably be in an uproar!" Reina glanced at his glasses and said sternly.

As he spoke, he carefully sensed that there had been a fleeting energy fluctuation in the mirror.

"So what do we do now? If we go back without finding any information, it'll be hard to explain!" Yongzhi urged. "In that case, we might as well go a little deeper. As long as we're careful, it shouldn't be a problem!"

Reina feigned a moment's hesitation before saying, "Okay, but we need to disguise ourselves. We can't look like this! Right, didn't we receive intelligence that the Germa Group joined the Whitebeard Pirates but was ambushed by the Big Mom Pirates? You guys disguise yourselves as Germa. Although we don't have their transformation devices, their transformed appearance is still easy to imitate! I'll impersonate a member of the Whitebeard Pirates. That way, even if the Big Mom Pirates discover us, we can still frame them!"

“Okay, it’s decided then!” Ichi and the others immediately brightened up and said.