I am the Bandit King of the East Sea.

But Sieg did know a little about John.

Captain John was a notorious pirate. Years later, his body ended up on Moria's Thriller Bark, and "Captain John's treasure" became the target of pirates.

In addition, Captain John was the first to leave God Valley and the first to arrive at Beehive Island to receive what Rocks left behind.

"Is Redfield interested in Lockes' legacy?" Sigurd asked.

"That's not it." The white-bearded man shook his head.

"Festa's Pirate Expo is being held under the guise of a swordsmanship competition. The winner, the 'World's Strongest Swordsman,' will receive a prize. With so many great pirates invited to participate, Redfield certainly seems like the kind of guy who would be attracted to this kind of competition."

The world's strongest swordsman?

Sieg seemed to be deep in thought.

Without a doubt, the strongest swordsman of the Great Pirate Era is Hawkeye Mihawk.

But in this golden age when the heroes of the old era have not yet faded away, there are far more than just one or two great swordsmen who can rival Hawkeye Mihawk, or even surpass him.

Roger, Whitebeard, Shiki the Golden Lion, and Red Dylan Redfield, all in their prime...

Even slightly less skilled swordsmen include Rayleigh, Kozuki Oden, and even Vista the Flower Swordsman, who can hold his own against Mihawk.

"Wang Xige," Roger spoke up at this moment.

"If you're planning to have Redfield fencing for the Pirate Expo, I'm afraid I can't accompany you."

"The location for the Pirate Expo is rather remote, on an island near the Calm Belt..."

“But I… am in a bit of a rush,” Roger said.

"Furthermore, the Pirate Expo hosted by John and Festa will most likely be a reunion for your former Rocks Pirate crew members, so let Whitebeard take you there."

Whitebeard and Sigurd exchanged a glance, neither of them showing any expression.

Former subordinates?

The Rocks Pirates are not the kind of warm-hearted pirate crew; those guys are not the kind of people who would remember the past.

"I have no interest in the Pirate Expo or my former crewmates."

The white-bearded man frowned and said:

“Redfield has Observation Haki that allows him to hear thoughts, and he’s a pretty annoying guy… I don’t really want to see him.”

"However, I can still help you with something as small as giving you a ride."

The conversation is over.

Kozuki Oden temporarily joined the Roger Pirates and then left. Meanwhile, Higuma boarded the Whitebeard Pirates.

After three days of fierce fighting and a day of banquet, the two pirate crews bid farewell and embarked on their respective voyages.

Having boarded Whitebeard's ship, Higuma devoted his time and energy to figuring out how to deal with Lone Red.

Those people we defeated before, even the strongest among the 56 Emperors, all had their own flaws to varying degrees.

Barrett is all brawn and no brains, and at only 18 years old, she can be manipulated and deceived with words. Sig can use a combination of the three stages of the Dark Flame Master and Li Jing's swordsmanship to deal with her.

Wald is a user of the Momo-Momo Fruit, possessing extremely strong explosive power, possibly even unmatched in the world of One Piece.

However, when he is not using his Devil Fruit powers, his strength is significantly lower. If he suddenly loses his powers, he will be vulnerable.

Shiki the Golden Lion has no obvious weaknesses. His swordsmanship, physical skills, Haki, and Devil Fruit ability are all impeccable.

However, with the help of favorable timing, location, and people, the perennial thunderclouds of Thunder Isle, and the storms and waves of the New World, Shiki, who was already weakened by Roger's defeat, developed a weakness.

Redfield, the solitary red... He was a figure who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Roger, Whitebeard, and others all by himself. He was a great swordsman without Devil Fruit powers and also possessed extremely strong Observation Haki.

At first glance, he appears to be a powerful figure, similar to the Golden Lion, with virtually no weaknesses...

"Has it finally come to the last of the 56 Emperors? The final journey of the legend of King Sig..."

Before the final battle, Sieg racked his brains for a solution.

.............

Marineford, Naval Headquarters.

"The Pirate Expo?" Several exclamations rang out from the Marshal's office.

Marshal Kong played with the Perpetual Pointer in his hand, looking at Sengoku, Garp, and the others in front of him.

Garp casually ate his senbei, while Sengoku looked completely serious.

"This is the intelligence that CP leaked to us," Kong continued.

"The Pirate Expo is likely to attract a large number of former Rocks Pirates crew members. This is a great opportunity. If handled properly, it could wipe out all the remnants of the Rocks era."

“Turning this so-called Pirate Expo into a funeral for the old era,” Kong said solemnly.

Rocks has been dead for over a decade, and his name and deeds have been quickly forgotten by the world.

But his influence on the world continues.

Most of the great pirates who roam this era came from the former Rocks Pirates.

Shiki the Golden Lion once reached the pinnacle of this era, only declining after the naval battle a year ago.

"So, it's all about catching pirates, right? I'll go."

Garp volunteered.

"Your presence alone isn't enough... Even with Sengoku and the rest of you, it still won't be enough," Kong said solemnly.

"Don't forget what happened at God Valley... The Rocks Pirates were incredibly strong back then. Even though Rocks is gone, his former crew, if they were to unite, would be a nightmare on the high seas!"

Sengoku lowered his head, and even Garp fell silent.

During the God Valley Incident, the Navy was at a clear disadvantage, even after joining forces with the Roger Pirates.

"Therefore, we need another surprise force, a surprise force that no one expected."

Steel Bone Kong said in a deep voice:

"Recently, Vegapunk developed a naval warship that can travel in the calm zone."

He looked at the permanent compass in his hand and the nautical chart spread out on the table:

"Coincidentally, the location of the Pirate Expo is an island adjacent to the Calm Belt."

"I understand, Marshal Kong." Sengoku stood up, about to say something, but was interrupted by Kong waving his hand:

"Sengoku, you and Garp will lead the fleet and launch a frontal attack."

"I will personally lead the troops to launch a surprise attack across the doldrums."

"To deal with the remnants of Lockes' forces, we must mobilize all available resources. This is a notification, not a request for your opinions."

Upon hearing this, the Warring States period's expression changed slightly.

The admiral is the highest combat force in the navy, not the marshal.

The admiral of the navy is a symbol of justice, and his duty is no longer to charge into battle, but to sit in command at headquarters.

After all, if the Fleet Admiral of the Navy were to fail, or even die at the hands of pirates, it would bring turmoil to the entire world.

Chapter 822: How to Win Over the Lone Red!

The waves are vast and blue, and a gentle sea breeze is blowing.

The pirate ship Moby Dick, shaped like a white whale, sails on the sea.

Whitebeard leaned against the ship's railing, a wine barrel in front of him.

Sig sat opposite him, plopped down on the barrel, and stared blankly at the sea.

Whitebeard's gaze followed the sound of the shimmering sea ahead, where he heard the cries of seagulls mingling with the sound of the waves.

He narrowed his eyes. This scene always reminded him of a drunken conversation he had with the Rocks Pirates many years ago when he had just joined the crew.

"You asked what kind of person Redfield is..."

Whitebeard pondered for a moment, then spoke;

"He was a rare lone pirate on the high seas, and he was eccentric in nature."

"No, he is not like Barrett, who once served on Roger's ship."

“Barrett at least once joined Roger’s pirate crew, but Redfield is different; he has never had any comrades.”

"If you ask why, it's probably because... he's too strong."

"Too strong, so you have no companions?" Sieg pondered for a moment and asked:

"Because wild beasts always hunt alone?"

"No, it's because of his ability—I'm not talking about Devil Fruit abilities."

The white-bearded man tilted his head back, downed a bowl of wine, wiped his mouth, and continued:

"He is not a Devil Fruit user, but his mastery of Observation Haki is practically a superpower for ordinary pirates."

“Redfield was born with extremely strong Observation Haki, and from a young age he could hear the thoughts of others.”

“Wang Xige, you must understand just how terrifying this ability is.”

Sieg nodded and took a sip of his drink.

He actually knew that.

Enel, the god of the sky islands, also reached a similar level with his "Mind Web," which is Observation Haki.

When facing Luffy, he can anticipate Luffy's attack patterns and directions, allowing him to dodge in advance and gain a significant advantage.

Judging from the concept of Observation Haki, Enel was probably terrified and his emotions were too volatile, so he couldn't use Observation Haki and that's why he was defeated by Luffy.

The ability to read minds is so powerful in battle that it's almost like Katakuri's precognition, giving him a significant advantage in combat.

Whitebeard continued to explain:

"His Observation Haki is too strong. He has heard the thoughts of too many people and seen too much darkness since he was a child, which is why he has always been alone and has no companions until now."

"I see."

After Whitebeard's explanation, Siguru roughly understood.