Today's paper carried a statement from another man.
The ruler of Hive Island, a genuine Pirate Emperor, Ian the Skyfire, said in the newspaper,
"Sounds interesting. Then the Beasts Pirates will help out. The Beasts Pirates will also join this bounty hunt. Bring Marine heads to Hive Island, and the bounty will be paid too."
This world had completely gone crazy.
"The Beasts Pirates are joining in too?"
"Damn it! This world has finally gone beyond what I can understand!!"
"Hahaha! Since even the Beasts Pirates are involved, there's nothing to be afraid of anymore!"
"Let's start! Marine hunting!!"
Somewhere in the New World sea, on the Moby Dick.
"Ian really likes stirring up trouble, huh?"
Vista flipped through the newspaper, sighing softly.
Even though they were enemies, he couldn't help but think to himself, Well done.
"But Ian was just copying others this time," Teach said, "The real bold ones are Crocodile and his crew."
"Abandoning their Shichibukai titles, attacking Impel Down, freeing the prisoners, forming the Cross Guild, and now putting bounties on the Marines — they really are a formidable bunch."
There was one thing Teach didn't say aloud.
Suddenly, he felt like Crocodile might be his kindred spirit.
But that bastard seemed to be far too successful now, making Teach wonder if he was living in Crocodile's shadow.
"It's none of our business," Whitebeard was indifferent, "Let them cause their chaos."
But then again, that lone wolf Redfield seemed to be learning to stick with a group now?
Whitebeard chuckled softly.
He had no interest in this matter, but others were a different story.
On Cake Island.
"Mama! Mama! This is so exciting! I can't just pretend I didn't see this!"
During a break in her training, Charlotte Linlin, now a bit thinner, laughed loudly. "Perospero! Contact that Morgan guy and tell him the Charlotte Family wants to join the bounty hunt too!"
"Yes, Mom!!"
So, on the third day,
When the Charlotte Family's announcement was published in the newspapers,
The entire world fell silent.
Two out of the three strongest pirate crews in the world had joined this hunt.
Most likely, the fourth strongest — the Cross Guild — was the initiator of this hunt.
Now everyone's attention was fixed on the Whitebeard Pirates.
But unfortunately, the Whitebeard Pirates showed no reaction, completely indifferent to the matter.
Even so, this had already become a pirate's carnival.
"This world is really going to change into something we don't recognize now."
Somewhere in the New World, Red-Haired Shanks sighed deeply.
"Captain!"
Lucky Roux was a bit eager, "How about—"
"Don't say such foolish things," Vice-Captain Beckman said irritably, "Where would we get the money to pay the bounties?"
"Besides," Shanks sighed again, "Although the Navy are the World Government's loyal dogs, the world still needs them to maintain order for now."
He said with some melancholy, "Is this a good thing or a bad thing?"
Elsewhere in the New World.
Hawk-Eye Mihawk silently stroked his chin while looking at the newspaper.
"Are the Seven Warlords of the Sea about to be disbanded?"
There are only two left now.
Does this organization still need to exist?
Is he going to be unemployed soon?
At Marine Headquarters.
In the Fleet Admiral's office.
Admiral Sengoku, Vice Admiral Sakazuki, Hero Garp, Chief Strategist Tsuru, Admiral Zephyr, and the Navy's top brass gathered together.
"There is no doubt that we are facing a situation unseen in the past 800 years."
Vice Admiral Tsuru spoke calmly, "Those scoundrels have put our Navy in a difficult position. We were supposed to just protect the citizens wholeheartedly, but now, we have to be wary of knives in our backs."
"Already, one of our Commodore at Headquarters was assassinated by a citizen he was protecting."
"Right now, all we can do is make sure the soldiers are more careful."
Admiral Sengoku gritted his teeth.
"There's only one way to solve this completely!"
"Take out all those guys!"
Zephyr said seriously, "Whether it's the Cross Guild, the Charlotte Family, or the Beasts Pirates, as long as we wipe them all out, everything will naturally be resolved."
The office immediately fell silent.
How exactly were they going to take down all three groups?
"Let's start with the Cross Guild."
The Fleet Admiral Kong sighed. "First, find them."
He then looked at Sengoku. "Because of this situation, Navy morale has been a bit low. We need some motivation."
"Sengoku, I'm preparing to apply to the Five Elders. Next, you will serve as the Fleet Admiral!"
If Sengoku was promoted, then the three Admiral candidates could smoothly be promoted to Admirals.
The Navy would welcome a new era, and at least morale would get a bit of a boost.
Sengoku was slightly stunned, then nodded firmly. "I understand!"
After all, this had long been decided.
Mary Geoise, the Five Elders' office.
"Crocodile, that bastard!"
The Five Elders were still furious.
Peter, wearing a red suit, gritted his teeth. "He really dared to do it! And those bastards from the Beasts Pirates and the Charlotte Family, they're quick to stab us in the back!"
"The bounties don't matter much. They don't affect the bigger picture. The Navy just needs to be more careful. The real problem is the Cross Guild!"
Mars frowned. "Their power is already approaching that of the Four Emperors. The pirates have grown far too strong."
"In contrast, our strength is shrinking. Only two Shichibukai remain — practically just in name."
"The balance is about to break."
"We must eliminate the Cross Guild as soon as possible."
Bald Warcury said, "Also, the Shichibukai can't just disappear. They still serve a purpose. Even if their quality is lower, that's fine. We need to fill the ranks first. We can recruit worldwide through the newspapers."
Somewhere in Paradise, the headquarters of the Cross Guild.
"Ian that bastard really knows how to stir things up!"
Moria felt a bit annoyed.
Although the Beast Pirates getting involved was a good thing, just thinking that it was Ian and Kaido made him feel like he had swallowed a fly.
"That kind of thing doesn't matter, it's not all bad," Crocodile said casually, "Next, we have to head to the New World. We're already a thorn in the World Government's side — they won't let us go easily."
"Only by entering the New World can we be truly safe."
No matter what, with so many monsters in the New World, even the World Government won't act recklessly.
It's much safer than Paradise.
Somewhere in the New World.
A navy warship sped across the sea.
Interestingly, there wasn't a single marine on the deck.
Only one man stood there, wearing a military uniform. A purple substance flowed down from his legs, connecting him to the ship.
The man gazed at the distant sea, his smile wicked like a demon's, his eyes filled with fanaticism.
"An unprecedented monster, destined to surpass Roger's men!"
"Ian the Skyfire! Just wait! I'm coming!"
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