Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

It wasn't until more than a decade ago that Kaido, the "King of Beasts," secretly seized control of Wano Country and began a clandestine trade in Seastone and other weapons with the World Government, which allowed the World Government to have a surplus of Seastone.

However, the Five Elders had long harbored resentment because Kaido, the "King of Beasts," had always controlled the source of the "Seastone."

However, due to the power of the Beasts Pirates and the treacherous terrain of Wano Country, the World Government has virtually no way to directly solve this problem without revealing a significant secret.

If Fleet Admiral Sengoku were to eliminate the Beasts Pirates, it would be a good opportunity for the World Government to secretly control Wano Country.

After all, besides being the source of "Seastone," Wano Country also retains a considerable amount of secrets and technologies that the World Government wants to completely cover up.

"So, should the World Government grant Fleet Admiral Sengoku's request and provide assistance?" the curly-haired Five Elders asked, somewhat unsure of what to do.

The five old men with the mustache shook their heads and spoke.

"I don't think it's necessary. Eliminating pirates is the Navy's duty. The World Government only needs to remain neutral. Otherwise, if Kaido the Beasts exposes evidence of his clandestine trade with the World Government, it will undoubtedly cause a significant public relations problem."

“Agreed. The World Government doesn’t need to get involved in the war against pirates. Doing so would only lower the World Government’s standing. Let the Navy handle it themselves.” The gaunt Five Elders shared a similar view.

The existence of pirates naturally has a serious negative impact on the World Government's rule, and ignoring it could lead to extremely serious consequences.

However, the World Government also understands that pirates cannot be completely eradicated. As long as those lowly and unruly people exist, pirates will continue to emerge, like weeds that cannot be burned out.

Therefore, the World Government, which does not want to be mired in a quagmire of fighting pirates, has been supporting the Navy in its fight against pirates.

If the World Government were to openly participate in the war against pirates, it would undoubtedly be considered a degrading act by the Five Elders.

"Then let's decide on this. Let CP0 monitor the entire process and provide intelligence support. Let the Navy handle the rest of the issues themselves," the curly-haired Five Elders concluded.

At that moment, another of the Five Elders with long hair took out today's latest newspaper and placed it on the table, saying, "Speaking of which, have any of you read today's newspaper?"

"Is there a problem?" The other five elders looked at them with suspicion.

"The distributor partnership that the Lian Chamber of Commerce mentioned is something that's bothering me..."

[Chapter 478. The Most Balanced Ironclad Pirate Crew]

Immediately, the five long-haired elders spoke up, pointing to the name "Lian Trading Company" on the newspaper.

"Although I investigated the relevant intelligence compiled by the CP organization, it seems to be just normal business behavior, but the rise of the 'Lian Merchant Guild' is too fast. Even the Alabasta Kingdom, which we originally suppressed at our behest, has become much more prosperous in the past few years."

Upon hearing this, the blond Five Elders said dismissively.

"For a small business guild, it's perfectly normal to develop with the vast resources of the Alabasta Kingdom. If you care, just have the CP organization keep an eye on it; otherwise, just remove it."

The other five elders nodded, expressing almost the same attitude.

To the Five Elders, who openly control the highest power over this sea, the mere Chamber of Commerce is far too insignificant and negligible.

The reason why the "Lian Merchant Guild" was given special consideration was simply because it was the official merchant guild of the Kingdom of Alabasta and had a considerable influence on the situation in the Kingdom of Alabasta.

"Too."

Upon hearing this, the long-haired Five Elders casually replied, "Then I'll have the CP organization responsible for the Kingdom of Alabasta investigate further."

……

The weather in the "New World" sea area, the latter half of the Grand Line, is extremely harsh, with all sorts of extreme and abnormal weather occurring randomly. Even the largest ships are not much better off than a fallen leaf on this sea.

Therefore, even with the strength of the "Red-Haired Pirates," it would still take them several months to sail from the starting point of the "New World" to "Wano Country."

As the Red-Haired Pirates drew ever closer to the Beasts Pirates, the gaze of the sea gradually focused on the impending conflict, or even war.

Is "Red-Haired" Shanks recognized as the fourth "Emperor of the Sea"?

Or will they be humiliated and defeated by Kaido of the Beasts, just like those "Supernova" pirates who overestimated themselves and challenged the seas in the past, or will they be directly recruited into his crew?

However, unlike those overconfident "supernova" pirates of the past, the "Red-Haired Pirates" are a veteran pirate crew in the "New World" with a great reputation in the past, and "Red-Haired" Shanks is one of the top strongmen known throughout the sea.

He has the right and the prestige to vie for the throne of "Emperor of the Sea"!

Meanwhile, some pirate crews that neither wanted to be "Whitebeard's" son, nor wanted to attend "Big Mom" ​​Charlotte Linlin's tea party, nor could they accept "Beast" Kaido's brutal thinking, and were gradually squeezed out of their living space by the "Emperors of the Sea," began to follow the "Red-Haired Pirates" from afar, preparing to witness this war.

If "Red-Haired" Shanks can successfully seize the throne of "Emperor of the Sea," then they will voluntarily join the "Red-Haired Pirates" as an affiliate.

Besides the movements of the Beasts Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates, the movements of the Whitebeard Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates, known as the "Emperors of the Sea," are also attracting a lot of attention.

If the Whitebeard Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates make any moves, the situation in the New World will change drastically.

……

World of Nations, Cake Island.

"Huh? You mean Kaido is going to start a war with that Shanks brat?"

Compared to her former robust physique, Charlotte Linlin's current appearance is almost like a mountain of flesh, with her face full of fat squeezed together and her exaggerated makeup making her almost unbearable to look at by normal aesthetic standards.

However, Charlotte Perospero, the Candy Minister of the "BIG MOM Pirates" with a bounty of 7 million Berries, was terrified and dared not relax in the slightest when facing the mountain of flesh dressed in a pink dress.

"The Strongest Woman on the Sea", "Born Destroyer", "Steel Balloon", "Emperor of the Sea"...

This series of terrifying titles are merely embellishments to the terrifying power possessed by "BIG MOM" Charlotte Linlin.

"Lick~"

Charlotte Linlin stuck out her saliva-covered tongue and licked around her mouth, cleaning up all the cake residue that remained.

Immediately, Charlotte Linlin's eyes, which had previously made Perospero break out in a cold sweat, curved into crescent shapes as she spoke dismissively.

"What? You're reporting such a trivial matter to me personally? Perospero."

Seeing Charlotte Linlin's cheerful expression, Perospero's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, immediately settled down, and he quickly explained.

"Mom, this is no small matter. According to the calculations of the ministers, the power shown by the officers of the Red-Haired Pirates has now fully reached the standard of the 'Emperor of the Sea'. If Shanks does not lose in his battle against Kaido, the Red-Haired Pirates may become the fourth 'Emperor of the Sea'."

To become a recognized "Sea Emperor" in the "New World" seas, it is not enough to be strong as an individual; it also involves factors such as territory, affiliated forces, reputation, and influence.

Of course, the most important thing is the specific combat strength of the pirate crew. As long as the overall combat strength of the pirate crew is strong enough, then things like territory, affiliated forces, and influence will naturally follow.

After all, if one is merely a lone wolf, then even the most elite among them would only be someone like the "world's greatest swordsman," Mihawk, whom no one wants to mess with.

Only by making the entire pirate crew strong can they truly become "Emperors of the Sea".

Compared to the Whitebeard Pirates, the Beasts Pirates, and the Big Mom Pirates, which each have thousands of direct members on average, the Red-Haired Pirates are likely at a significant disadvantage in terms of numbers.

However, judging from the fighting strength that the Red-Haired Pirates' officers have deliberately displayed during this period, they have already reached a terrifying level.

"The most balanced crew of the Iron Wall Pirates"—this assessment of the "Red-Haired Pirates" has begun to circulate.

"The fourth 'Emperor of the Sea'?"

Charlotte Linlin looked thoughtful, her mouth unconsciously chewing, as if she were chewing on the word.

Immediately, Charlotte Linlin grinned, her gaping maw wide open, and said...

"Forget it, since that brat Shanks is challenging Kaido, let Kaido deal with it himself. If he can't kill Shanks, it's just that Kaido is incompetent."

"Yes, Mom, I understand."

As Charlotte Linlin, captain of the "BIG MOM Pirates," made her decision, Perospero quickly bowed in obedience.

[Chapter 479. Fun Delivered to Your Doorstep]

Just as Perospero was quietly preparing to leave to avoid disturbing Charlotte Linlin as she enjoyed her dessert.

"in addition……"

Charlotte Linlin's enormous, fleshy face suddenly loomed in front of Perospero, her expression clearly terrifying. This caused Perospero to tense up as he retreated, and he answered nervously.

"Yes, Mom, is there anything I can do for you?"

Charlotte Linlin licked her lips and stared at Perospero as she asked.

"Where's the man I asked you to find? Since you have so much free time to concern yourself with Kaido's affairs, have you found the man I've been searching for for years?"

"Gurgle~"

Perospero's throat bobbed nervously as he cautiously began to explain, "Mom, I've used all my connections to search, and we should have results soon."

"is it?"

Charlotte Linlin asked a question that caused Perospero to break out in a cold sweat, fearing that Charlotte Linlin would continue to press him.

After all, the man Charlotte Linlin was looking for was the mysterious and powerful Hueco Mundo who had defeated Kaido seven years ago, and whose flames caused the seawater in the entire New World to evaporate.

Since Charlotte Linlin confirmed with Kaido that the mysterious strongman who caused Kaido to lose an arm was a man with a rather slender build, Charlotte Linlin has been trying to find that man.

However, unlike Charlotte Linlin's capriciousness, Perospero knew very well that the kind of monster that could make Kaido flee in disarray and lose an arm was not to be trifled with, so Perospero had not searched for it at all in recent years.

Not to mention that they didn't know any useful information about the other side, even if Perospero wanted to find it, he had no suitable direction at all.

"Aaaaah..."

Hearing Perospero's answer, Charlotte Linlin had no doubts. While laughing, her expression turned somewhat morbidly crazy, and the saliva dripping from the corner of her mouth corroded one large hole after another on the floor.

"Perospero, you'd better hurry up and find him. If you can make him my new husband, then the children we have will definitely be more powerful than ever before, right?"

"I can't wait, Perospero. A man like that would surely be delicious, and he would definitely be able to produce the best offspring for me..."

"Hahaha..."

As she spoke, Charlotte Linlin's gaping mouth couldn't stop drooling, forcing her to keep stuffing the desserts around her into her mouth, trying to fill her never-satisfied mouth.

“So delicious!”

Seeing Charlotte Linlin's frantic state, which seemed on the verge of a binge-eating episode, Perospero trembled slightly and quickly and carefully moved away to avoid further provoking Charlotte Linlin.

……

On the “Moby Dick”, a giant ship that looks quite like a whale.

Marco, the captain of the first division of the Whitebeard Pirates, rolled his dead fish eyes slightly, hung up the Den Den Mushi in his hand, and spoke to Edward Newgate, the imposing and domineering "Whitebeard" who sat on the throne.

"Dad, Shanks will probably clash with Kaido soon."

"Gurala la la..."

Whitebeard laughed heartily upon hearing this, his tone inexplicably tinged with a hint of satisfaction. "Really? That brat who followed Roger back then has grown to this level?"

"Dad, should we go over and witness this? Besides, Kaido seems like a reckless brute, but he has a lot of dirty tricks up his sleeve. Shanks might just fall for it if he's not careful," Marco asked.

The white-bearded man casually picked up a wine bowl with a diameter of about two meters that was placed to the side, gulped down the fine wine, and then said with satisfaction.

"Gurararara, there's no need to do such unnecessary things, you stupid sons. If that brat Shanks dies like this, it means he's nothing more than a man of this caliber."

Upon hearing this, Marco nodded, a hint of anticipation flickering in his eyes.

'If it's Shanks...'

As one of the earliest crew members to follow Whitebeard, Marco has witnessed a great deal, from the direct confrontation between Whitebeard and Roger to the banquet held by the two pirate crews after the war, Marco was a part of it all.