New World, Sphinx Island.
While other groups are getting ready for the big changes coming to the world.
The Whitebeard Pirates are holding a meeting to decide their future.
Right now,
The 16 division commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates, and the 31 pirate captains under the Whitebeard Pirates, have all gathered.
Seeing everyone is here, Marco slowly stood up.
When the others saw Marco stand up, they immediately stopped talking.
Marco looked around and then said, holding a document:
"Okay,
Let me first talk about why we're all here for this meeting.
Since the Big Mom Pirates were defeated, not only the New World, but the whole sea is about to fall into chaos.
Let me say a few more things I've heard.
First, just yesterday, the Beasts Pirates actually started pulling back their defenses, and it's worth noting that they even gave up quite a few islands.
Second, there's the problem with the Marines. These days, the Marines have been moving troops to the area around the Sabaody Archipelago a lot. It seems like they're also getting ready for the war that's coming.
Third, our people also found out that the Revolutionary Army is secretly moving troops too, and their destination is also around the Sabaody Archipelago.
Fourth, there's news about the Dream Exploration Team. This group seems to have disappeared after killing the Five Elders. Some say they're on a certain Sky Island.
Fifth, the Red Hair Pirates met with the former Whitebeard Pirates sometime ago, and in the end, they seemed to go somewhere.
Considering these five things, let's talk about our Whitebeard Pirates' future plans.".
As soon as Marco finished speaking, the meeting room was filled with noisy discussion. Dozens of people were talking quietly to each other, talking about the big events happening in the sea.
"Commander Marco, I think now is a great time for our Whitebeard Pirates to expand our territory!".
"That's right!".
"The Marines seem to be busy with their own problems right now, and although we don't know why the other groups are also pulling back their territory, no matter what, besides those few groups, we Whitebeard Pirates don't have any rivals in the New World…".
"I agree!".
"If they don't want them, then we do. Those islands can totally have our Whitebeard Pirates' flag on them!".
"Don't be so optimistic. I feel like something's not right…".
"Yeah… the Red Hair Pirates meeting with the former Roger Pirates crew, could they be going to Laugh Tale?".
"Wow… that's possible…".
"But that doesn't stop us from expanding our territory. We Whitebeard Pirates aren't weak now…".
"…".
...
For a while, the people at the meeting all started giving their opinions.
Basically, the people at the meeting were in two groups.
One group hoped that their Whitebeard Pirates could take action and take over the islands that others had given up, putting their flags on them.
The other group hoped to do the same as the other groups, pulling back their Whitebeard Pirates' territory defenses.
After all, the other groups aren't weak, even they're pulling back their defenses. Their Whitebeard Pirates aren't necessarily stronger than the other groups.
With no agreement, Marco and the others were feeling a bit of a headache, because their own thoughts about this event were also changing.
Like some people said, this time a big change is coming to the sea, and it's also a chance for their Whitebeard Pirates.
If they seize this chance, their Whitebeard Pirates might return to the peak they were at when Pops was still around.
This is what they've always wanted to do, and what they've been doing.
But what the other people said also makes sense. The other groups are all backing off, but you're taking this chance to grab land. Does that mean their Whitebeard Pirates are stronger than those groups?
So Marco and the others are very troubled.
He personally wants to do the same as the other groups, pulling back their defenses, to deal with the coming big change in the sea in the best shape.
But even their division commanders' opinions aren't the same, so that's why they're having this Whitebeard Pirates general meeting.
"Marco, since everyone can't agree, I think we should just vote, the minority should follow the majority…". At this time, Ace stood up and said.
Hearing what Ace said, the meeting room was quiet for a short time, and then everyone started talking quietly to each other.
...
"I agree with Ace's idea. It seems like voting to decide the next strategy is really the best way…".
"That's right, Commander Marco, let's vote.".
"That's the fairest way…".
...
After talking for a short time, everyone felt that they could vote to decide whether to advance or retreat.
Marco thought for a moment, and felt that this was all he could do. Then he said loudly: "Since that's the case, then let's vote. Raise your hand if you're in favor of expanding.".
The next moment,
Everyone saw Ace raise his hand first!
With Ace taking the lead, some people who wanted to expand, and some people who were unsure before, also raised their hands at the same time!
Marco counted carefully, and the people in favor of expanding had already exceeded two thirds!
The result was decided.
Seeing this result, Marco also made up his mind.
He looked around at everyone, and then immediately gave the order:
"Since most people think we should take this chance to expand, Then, Our Whitebeard Pirates will take this chance to strike, and take back all of our former Whitebeard Pirates' territory! As long as we can do this, our operation will be a success!"
"Yes!"
"Commander Marco!"
"Understood!"
"Commander Marco!"
...
Hearing Marco's order, everyone at the meeting, especially those in favor of expanding, were extremely excited.
Their Whitebeard Pirates are finally going back to their peak!
But, Marco still had some worry in his eyes. He felt that the big change that was coming this time wouldn't be so simple.
But now that things have come to this, there's nothing he can do, just go all out and take back all the territory that their Whitebeard Pirates once had!
After the meeting, the Whitebeard Pirates immediately started acting, heading to their respective destinations according to the plan made at the meeting.
Soon, news of the Whitebeard Pirates' actions spread throughout the New World.
The big groups didn't react at all to the Whitebeard Pirates' actions.
Because their minds are no longer just on the New World.
Instead, the so-called Worst Generation fought back against the Whitebeard Pirates' actions!
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