73 73 Second Major Event

"Huh~"

Sengoku took a deep breath, suppressed his surprise, and then looked at the Marines officer: "Immediately investigate who is the organizer of the Pirate Festival. I want to know if the content of this call is true or not!"

"Yes!"

"Check again if the Whitebeard Pirates will be there or not!"

"Yes!"

The marine officer hurriedly backed away.

Sengoku also sat back, massaged his temples, and let out a tired sigh.

"Things just keep getting more and more complicated."

The first is a combined attack with the world government.

Now it's the Pirate Festival, centered around Pirate King Roger's Treasure once more.

Even more importantly, the Festival has invited Whitebeard to attend. If this news gets out, it will surely cause a sensation in the New World.

The already chaotic New World will become even more chaotic, for sure.

"But this may be an opportunity!"

Sengoku eyes lit up.

If Whitebeard indeed attends the Festival, the Marines won't need to divide their forces.

If he sends a strong force to the Festival venue, Marines can eliminate Whitebeard and the other pirates once and for all.

It will also stop Roger's treasure from falling into the wrong hands.

But...

All of this relies on the assumption that the news is accurate.

In a short while.

the Marine Officer returned once more.

At the same time, he brought news about the Festival and Whitebeard.

The host is a man named Buena Festa, the captain of the Festival Pirates, known as the 'Master of Festivities.' He came from the same era as Roger and Whitebeard who has been hiding since Roger execution.

And, most importantly, the entire Whitebeard Pirates fleet has been invited!

Sengoku's eyes narrowed as he knew exactly what needed to be done.

That is..

Quietly watch the development of the situation!

If Whitebeard attends the Festival, the Marines will join forces with the World Government to launch an immediate attack the festival

If Whitebeard doesn't go.

Then deal with the matters of the Festival first.

After dealing with this matter, the Marines will proceed to attack Whitebeard.

With this in mind, he immediately dialed the World Government's Den-Den Mushi, preparing to discuss this plan with his former boss, World Government commander-in-chief, Kong.

...

The place where the Festival will be held.

Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.

To make this celebration a success, Festa spent a considerable sum of money to help Bullet build a massive battleship.

With the presence of this battleship and Bullet Clank-clank fruit ability, there is a glimmer of hope to defeat Whitebeard!

Standing in front of the battleship

Looking at the many weapons above the battleship, Festa felt even more confident about this festival.

Then, he turned his head and glanced at the man standing next to him.

"Have the bosses of News Bird and Den-Den Mushi Projection been contacted?"

"They have been contacted, and they've given their replies."

"It's been said that if Whitebeard does indeed attend, the Den-Den Mushi Projection Company is willing to broadcast the event live for free, and News Bird will spread the news to every corner of the world as quickly as possible."

"As for the specific details, they want to personally confirm with you."

This subordinate hurried said

"Very good!"

A cray smile spread across Festa face.

This time, he planned to conduct a massive live broadcast, so he not only invited numerous pirates and Whitebeard but also informed the Marines.

Once all parties are ready, an unprecedented war will definitely break out.

At that moment, he would have the bosses of News Bird and Den-Den Mushi Projection broadcast the battle to the world.

And then,

His grand plan will make him the most greatest existence of this era!

It will even mark the beginning of a brand new era!

The thought filled him with excitement, and he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He laughed heartily for a few minutes before finally stopping, and then he turned his attention to his men.

"Send an invitation letter to Whitebeard, in the name of Bullet."

"The man who got the title the strongest man in the world has been challenged by Bullet and promised to accept it, so he surely won't refuse, right?"

"Yes!"

He nodded and quickly stepped back.

Festa also gazed up at the almost completed battleship, envisioning the prestige he would gain once the grand event succeeded!

.....

New World.

The Moby Dick sailed across the boundless sea.

Cheerful laughter echoed from the ship, indicating that the Whitebeard Pirates were once again having a joyous banquet.

"To celebrate Shirahoshi winning first place in the sea speed race, cheers!"

Ace raised his wine bowl and let out a hearty laugh.

In the morning, the Whitebeard Pirates held a sea speed race, and the first place was secured by the Fishman princess, Shirahoshi.

Certainly,

The so-called sea speed race is just a way to train Shirahoshi.

To help Shirahoshi overcome her timidity and become more confident in herself.

Otherwise, Ace and his crew of devil fruit users wouldn't bother racing at sea speed, risking falling into the sea.

"Cheers!"

Everyone raised their wine bowls in unison.

"Everyone, thank you"

Shirahoshi face blushed, but the timidity of the past had vanished from her eyes.

During her time with the Whitebeard Pirates, Shirahoshi learned many valuable lessons, including how to interact with others and handle dangerous situations.

"Guurarara~"

Seeing this harmonious scene, Whitebeard couldn't help but laugh.

But at this moment, Marco came over, holding a letter in his hand.

"Oyaji, the organizer of the Pirate Festival has sent us an invitation letter, asking us to participate in the Festival"

"Furthermore, Bullet will challenge you in this festival."

The words hung in the air, and a silence fell over the audience.

The Division commanders who had been drinking turned their heads, one after another.

"The Pirate Festival?"

Whitebeard put down the jar.

When he read the invitation, memories of the so-called Festival came flooding back to him.

In the original story, the Festival was held two years later and invited supernovas.

A group of supernovas and Bullet engaged in a fierce battle on the island, which eventually led to Marines Buster Call being called due to Roger's treasure.

However, he never expected Bullet to show up in this festival two years ahead of schedule.

And he still met Buena Festa.

"Oyaji, the Festival is held every few years, and every time it is held, it attracts a large number of pirates and Marines."

"If the organizer invited us, it's evident they have another motive"

Katakuri said in a deep voice.

After a hundred failed challenges, he finally let go of his grudge.

Now, he is a proud member of the Whitebeard Pirates crew.

"Katakuri is right!"

The others nodded in agreement.

Usually, events like the Festival are only attended by newcomers, and the New World super power won't bother with such boring gatherings.

Now, Festa is inviting Whitebeard under the name of Bullet.

Clearly, it's another scheme.

"Guurarara~"

"That being said, but I've made a promise to Bullet. I want to compete with him!"

Whitebeard took a sip of his drink and laughed.

He was well aware that Festa had another plan in mind.

But as the strongest man in the world, he wouldn't break his promise due to a mere danger.

So he decided to participate in the Festival and show them why he earned the title of the strongest!

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