chapter 70

Mu Feng raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's wrong? Tell me... Does the red-haired guy have any conditions? If they're not outrageous, we can agree."

Upon hearing Mu Feng's words, Rayleigh responded straightforwardly, "Here's what happened. Jack was killed by Marine's white bear due to the 'drought,' and even when he attempted to kill the white bear himself, he failed. As a result, his position among the Four Emperors has been constantly shaken. Naturally, the enraged Kaido wanted to make a move, and his target was Shanks' pirate group."

"Well... I didn't expect it to be because of me," Mu Feng remarked.

"Oh, Red Hair wants us to help him deal with Kaido!? Isn't he worried that the Red Hair Pirates won't be able to establish themselves in the New World in the future!?" Mu Feng expressed his surprise.

Engaging in a battle between the Four Emperors would surely attract ridicule if they sought external assistance.

"No," Rayleigh shook his head and explained, "If it were just the beasts, we might consider taking the initiative to fight. But Shanks wouldn't agree to that. However, this time, it's not just the beasts, but also the BIG·MOM Pirates. Kaido contacted Charlotte Linlin with the intention of starting a major war in the New World to eliminate the Red Hair Pirates."

"What are Shanks' conditions?" Mu Feng asked with a serious expression.

"He wants us to help him stop the BIG·MOM pirate group and ensure that the 383rd division doesn't get involved in the battle between the Red Hair Pirates and the beasts," Rayleigh explained Shanks' conditions.

Mu Feng remained silent, tapping his fingers on the table as he pondered.

Observing Mu Feng's contemplation, Rayleigh refrained from speaking further. Personally, Rayleigh hoped that Mu Feng would accept this task, considering that he had trained Shanks himself. However, he understood that facing the formidable BIG·MOM Pirates, it would be understandable if Mu Feng declined. After all, the current Hunter Guild only had three members [Rayleigh assumed the guild president existed], and even the Four Emperors wouldn't easily provoke the Naval Headquarters.

After a while, Mu Feng finally spoke, "Yes, I have no problem accepting this task. But simply becoming a hunter is not enough. We will need five Devil Fruits, plus one Red Hair Pirate to accept any guild-assigned task free of charge. If you agree, we will accept the task."

Rayleigh's face showed a hint of surprise, as he hadn't expected Mu Feng to boldly accept the task.

"Alright, I'll ask Shanks," Rayleigh nodded.

He then retrieved a Den Den Mushi and dialed the number.

Soon, a hearty laughter could be heard from the Den Den Mushi, "Ahaha... Uncle Rayleigh, we're having a feast. Why don't you come over and join us for a drink?" It was Shanks, who didn't let the approaching war affect his true nature in the slightest.

Rayleigh had already grown accustomed to Shanks' character.

He replied with a smile, "Next time, it's too late for me to come over now. By the way, the vice president of our guild has approved your mission application. But the payment is not enough. You still need to provide five Devil Fruits, and one Red Hair Pirate must accept guild-assigned tasks for free. So, what do you say, kid? Let's decide quickly, our vice chairman happens to be here."

"Oh, oh, oh... Mr. Senju Hashirama is here. Five Devil Fruits are not a problem at all, but Red Hair Pirates accepting guild-assigned tasks..." Shanks hesitated.

"Don't worry, it won't be an impossible task. With Senior Rayleigh, it's impossible for you to be deceived," Mu Feng assuredly responded.

Knowing Shanks' personality, if he agreed, he would definitely follow through.

If the task assigned at that time was to have the Red Hair Pirates surrender to the Naval Headquarters, Shanks would still do it.

"Ahahaha... in that case, it's fine," Shanks chuckled.

"Alright, our Hunter Guild will block the BIG·MOM Pirate Group so they can't interfere in the battle between you and the Beasts. What's the time limit? We can't keep blocking BIG·MOM indefinitely. When is the war going to start?" Mu Feng inquired.

"Seven days, seven days is enough! The time is in three days," Shanks replied.

"No problem, get the Devil Fruits ready. We'll see you after the war," Mu Feng said with a smile.

"Okay, see you after the war," Shanks responded, also smiling.

After their conversation ended, Shanks bid farewell to Rayleigh and hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"Let's go," Mu Feng said, looking at Rayleigh.

Rayleigh was visibly taken aback and asked, "What are you doing?"

Mu Feng nonchalantly replied, "What else? Didn't we accept Red Hair's task? Of course, we're going to stop the BIG·MOM Pirates."

Rayleigh pointed at Mu Feng, then at himself.

"Just the two of us!?" Rayleigh exclaimed.

Mu Feng nodded and said, "Of course, why not?"

Of course... why not... Rayleigh was at a loss for words. These were the Four Emperors they were dealing with, even the Marines didn't dare to provoke them easily. Except for the lunatic Kaido, who dared to forcefully intrude into another Four Emperor's territory with his indestructible body, even Whitebeard wouldn't dare to provoke him.

"Where's the president? Won't they be joining us!?" Rayleigh suddenly remembered and asked.

The guild's vice president possessed combat power at the level of the Four Emperors, and the president was certainly not weak either. With Rayleigh himself, it wouldn't be impossible to block the entire BIG·MOM Pirate Group.

"The president? This kind of task doesn't require the president's involvement," Mu Feng waved his hand dismissively.

Rayleigh was left speechless. If this kind of task... didn't require the president's intervention, then what kind of task would? Overthrowing the World Government, perhaps!?

But now, he was already on this ship, so he got up and followed Mu Feng.

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

In the New World, in the waters of the Red Hair Pirates.

"Shanks, the Beasts Pirates are heading towards us with full force. BIG·MOM is also preparing to make a move. What should we do?" Benn Beckman, the think tank of the Red Hair Pirates, asked. Even he felt helpless at this moment.

If it were any other Four Emperor, even Whitebeard, they wouldn't be afraid of the Red Hair Pirates.

However, they were now facing two Four Emperors.

In the face of absolute power, resourcefulness... was nothing but a joke.

Shanks waved his hand indifferently and replied, "Prepare to face Kaido. As for the aunt's side, there's no need to worry. Someone will help us block them."