190 Big News!!!
In the New World, Blackbeard and his crew have just claimed a new territory.
The island previously belonged to Whitebeard pirates
"Zeehahaha."
Blackbeard burst into laughter after completely occupying the new teritory.
"We've nearly taken over all Whitebeard's territory"
Shiryu of the Rain remarked casually beside Blackbeard.
After Whitebeard's death, the Blackbeard Pirates wasted no time and immediately started taking over the former Whitebeard pirates' turf.
Certainly, the other Four Emperors were involved in their own takeovers, but Blackbeard's strength allowed him to grab a piece of the pie as well.
And because Blackbeard has a better understanding of Whitebeard's sphere of influence, they occupy the most territory.
"Whitebeard is gone, and his territory is almost all claimed. I believe a new era is coming soon" Remarked Van Augur.
The Blackbeard pirate crew also started cheering for Blackbeard, as if marking the arrival of a new era.
"But the remaining Whitebeard forces are still a problem, and we must eliminate them quickly"
Whitebeard left a lasting mark on Blackbeard's heart, especially when they clashed at the Summit War, with Whitebeard nearly killing him despite his injuries.
Back then, Blackbeard felt like he was on the brink of death, with a deep, shadowy abyss closing in on him.
When it comes to anything related to Whitebeard, Blackbeard wants them to vanish entirely from this world.
To vanish, as though it never existed, hoping to lighten the shadow in his heart.
This also showcases his ambition and determination; indeed, he aspires to be the top figure of his era.
Ambition is the highest praise for him.
"Whitebeard is gone, those commanders are easy prey"
Shiryu didn't give it a second thought, his tone filled with disdain.
"The rest aren't much of a challenge. Marco might give us some trouble. I'm not sure how Burgess and Pizarro are handling him"
Even though Blackbeard said that, deep down, he had full confidence they could solve Marco.
At this moment, the figures of Burgess and Pizarro quickly appeared on the sea in the distance.
"Captain, captain!"
Burgess and Pizarro shouted from a distance.
Their ship soon drew nearer, and Blackbeard felt a bit displeased when he saw them in a state of panic.
"What's the matter? Have you run into trouble?"
Blackbeard asked.
Burgess and Pizarro looked at each other, then calmed themselves down.
"Captain, Whitebeard is still alive!"
Burgess said with a gulp.
"What?"
Blackbeard was momentarily stunned, as if in disbelief.
"What are you talking about? Our captain killed Whitebeard at the summit war!"
Shiryu of the Rain couldn't believe their words, thinking there must be some mistake.
"It's true, Captain. While Burgess and I were battling Marco, he got a call from Whitebeard, and we were there to witness it"
"Yeah, we even spoke with Whitebeard. It was his voice for sure. We can't be mistaken"
Burgess added in after Pizarro's explanation.
But Shiryu still didn't believe it and pressed further: "Have you truly seen it was Whitebeard?"
The two remained silent and shook their heads.
"You haven't actually seen him. Why do you say that Whitebeard is still alive? Is it because you are afraid of Whitebeard and have hallucinations? What can be proven by a voice sounding like Whitebeard?"
Blackbeard was getting a bit angry and found it hard to accept the news that Whitebeard might still be alive.
"Burgess, did you deal with Marco?"
Shiryu of the Rain asked a crucial question.
"No, we wanted to report the news to the captain right away at that moment"
Burgess replied with a hint of embarrassment.
Shiryu immediately laughed: "Well, now I get it. You two weren't doing well facing him, so you came up with this excuse on purpose, didn't you?"
Burgess and Pizarro exchanged awkward glances because it was true that they hadn't completed their mission.
More importantly, they didn't have the slightest proof that Whitebeard was still alive, and their word seemed like a lie.
Blackbeard stared at them with a narrowed gaze, wearing a smile that seemed like an abyss.
"Burgess, is what he said true? Were you making excuses on purpose?"
Blackbeard stared at the two of them, and the dark power on his body keep surging, and a horrible aura immediately enveloped the two of them.
"Captain, I'm telling the truth. I believe the news will spread soon, and it'll be easy to confirm whether what we're saying is true or not"
Burgess quickly shouted, feeling the weight of Blackbeard's dark power bearing down on him, making it hard to breathe. And even if he wanted to resist, he might not be able to do it.
"And, Captain, during the call, Whitebeard had a message for you. He said, 'Teach, wash your neck for me.' That's what he said to you"
Burgess hesitated as he delivered this message.
Hearing this, Blackbeard immediately withdrew his dark power, and wore a wicked grin.
"Zeehahahaha, interesting"
"Then we'll wait and see. If you've deceive me, there will be no forgiveness!"
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Somewhere in the New World, Whitebeard has fully regained his power. While the crew hasn't reached their peak yet, they've made significant recovery.
"Marco, I want you to lead them in reclaiming some of the nearby territory first. I'm entrusting this to you"
Whitebeard assigned Marco a task on the ship.
"Oyaji, I'll complete the task quickly!"
Marco replied with confidence.
Just as Marco was preparing to leave with his crew, he saw a Marine warship coming to their direction and immediately went on guard.
"Oyaji, the Marines are here again!"
Marco called out right away.
"Oh, Kizaru was here last time. Who's it this time?"
Whitebeard was also a bit curious, not knowing who's they sent here again
As the Marine warship drew nearer, the figure on board became more visible.
Whitebeard soon recognized the old figure on the ship, Monkey D. Garp.
"So it was him."
Not only did Whitebeard relax, he was a little pleased.
"Marco, you go ahead, everything's fine here"
Whitebeard reassures Marco, and Marco leaves immediately.
Garp also saw Whitebeard. When he saw the familiar figure, his expression displayed a mix of emotions, including relief.
"It's you, Whitebeard! How is this even possible?"
Garp's face displayed a surprised expression.
"Old friend, it's been a long time."
Whitebeard stood on the bow, facing Garp, and called out.
"Don't call me an old friend, let me test your strength!" Garp leaped and landed on Whitebeard's ship, ready to fight him.
Garp couldn't believe his eyes at the moment. He needed to confirm if the person in front of him was truly Whitebeard and whether he still possessed his renowned strength.
"Your temper is as fiery as always. If that's how it is, then don't be surprised"
Whitebeard said with a smile.
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TO BE CONTINUE
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