Chapter 47
At this time, the Emperor Whitebeard's face was gloomy, and the sky above Marineford, the Navy Headquarters, was surging.
Several captains of the Whitebeard Pirates, who were guarding Whitebeard around the Moby Dick, all looked at the Navy traitor named Shiro with ruthless expressions on their faces!
A mere Rear Admiral.
Even if his strength is truly formidable, there's no need to be so arrogant, right?!
Didn't he know that he was facing a man standing at the top of the pirate world?
Just a Navy traitor, and he even dared to claim that he wouldn't join any pirate group!?
Does he think he can create a force strong enough to resist the pursuit of the Navy Headquarter and the World Government by himself?!
What a joke!
At this moment, the captains of the Whitebeard Pirates regarded Shiro as an arrogant and ignorant fool.
After all, to them, Whitebeard is the absolute supreme existence on the seas.
Even someone as headstrong as Ace wouldn't dare show such disrespect to his father.
Does this guy really think he's on par with the strongest man in the world?!
The turmoil on the Moby Dick successfully attracted the attention of Admiral Sengoku the Buddha and Admiral Akainu.
Both of them narrowed their eyes at the scene, eagerly anticipating the battle between Whitebeard and Shiro.
The Navy's odds of winning would skyrocket if Whitebeard were injured by Shiro, making the tactics they had just arranged even more effective!
"Brat, do you know who you're talking to? I'm Whitebeard!" Whitebeard sneered, his eyes filled with the wisdom of years as they locked onto Shiro, questioning the audacity of this junior.
"Whitebeard, you know the current situation better than I do. Neither the Navy Headquarters nor the World Government can tolerate your old age. The only outcome of this war is your death here, and the hidden powers of the world reaping the benefits."
"If you want to protect your crew to the greatest extent, you might as well listen to my conditions!" Shiro sneered in response to Whitebeard, the Emperor.
He had no special bond with the Whitebeard Pirates. Since they wanted to cooperate, they needed to know their place. If they wanted something for nothing, that was out of the question.
"Arrogant brat, let's see if you're even qualified to talk terms with me!"
At that moment, Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors, was furious. He raised his weapon, the massive naginata, Murakumogiri, and slashed at Shiro.
Under the eyes of many powerful figures, whether shocked, worried, or gloating, Shiro didn't retreat.
He drew his sword and met Whitebeard's strike head-on.
Clang—
Buzz—
At the same time, two supreme-grade swords clashed fiercely.
Two powerful bursts of Haki, almost tangible, collided with each other!
Whitebeard's purple-black Conqueror's Haki was extraordinarily powerful, yet Shiro's golden-red Conqueror's Haki was just as impressive!
The collision of these two immense forces even split the clouds in the sky, the winds surging and the momentum terrifying!
"This Shiro…"
Fleet Admiral Sengoku the Buddha and the other top naval powerhouses were deeply shocked by the scene in front of them.
No one had expected it.
Shiro, standing his ground against Whitebeard without faltering in the slightest!
Though Whitebeard was aging and conserving his energy for the battle ahead, Shiro was equally at ease, holding his own in the clash of Conqueror's Haki and swordsmanship!
"Ah~ is this the man I've fallen in love with? My heart is so excited!"
Pirate Empress Boya Hancock, looked at the torn sky from across the battlefield. Her delicate hands held her peerless face, full of shyness.
Even Gion, who was once a candidate for Navy Admiral, parted her lips slightly in shock. She knew that with Shiro's talent and hard work, becoming stronger was normal, but this was truly outrageous.
He had taken down the Vice Admiral Momonga in seconds. He had blocked the slash of the world's greatest swordsman with ease. He had even toyed with Admiral Aokiji.
Now, he was fighting fiercely against the Emperor Whitebeard, who was known as the strongest man in the world.
Even though Gion was once Shiro's senior, she had to admit it.
Shiro's strength might have surpassed her own!
This guy is really something!
Even sending two Admirals and Teacher Zephyr couldn't bring him down!
"Gurararara!"
The confrontation between Whitebeard and Shiro didn't last long.
At this moment, Whitebeard pulled back Cong Yunqie and laughed loudly.
"Sengoku, your Navy is really blind! A brat like Shiro has become a Navy traitor because of you? Gurararara!"
Whitebeard's shout toward the execution platform was a taunt aimed at the Navy!
Shiro had truly exceeded his expectations.
If this young man had stayed in the Navy, then in the next few decades, no pirate on the seas would have been able to stand against the Navy!
Though it was just a test, Whitebeard was still deeply shocked.
Despite his old age, such strength!
As long as Shiro doesn't fall in the middle of his journey, he might become a tyrant even more terrifying than Rocks of the past!
"Brat, Shiro, tell me your conditions. I, Whitebeard, need your help!"
As the winds and clouds in the sky gradually calmed, Whitebeard finally set aside his pride and made a request to Shiro.
And Shiro wasn't polite at all.
Standing with one hand on the hilt of his sword, he spoke:
"Whitebeard, I believe in your principles, so I only need a promise for now!"
"Gurarara, say what you want. I, Whitebeard, never go back on my word. Even if I die, my sons will carry out my promise!"
Whitebeard responded with a smile, clearly trusting Shiro more than any empty promises.
"Alright, I want half of the territory occupied by the Whitebeard Pirates in the New World. As for which specific areas, I'll choose them.
This must include the island that connects the first half of the Grand Line to the New World, Fish-Man Island!"
Shiro wasn't holding back at all.
He demanded half of Whitebeard Pirates' territory right from the start.
This time, even the Emperor Whitebeard was momentarily speechless.
The crew members around the Moby Dick were even more stunned, their mouths agape in disbelief.
"How about it, Whitebeard, hard to accept? If you lose this war, the Whitebeard Pirates will cease to exist. What's the point of having territory then?"
Shiro continued coldly.
This demand was the result of careful consideration.
And he was confident that Whitebeard would most likely agree.
After all, this legendary pirate must have already decided.
After testing his strength, Whitebeard must be eager to secure his help.
Though this great pirate was proud, Whitebeard was also willing to make any sacrifice for his "family"!
Therefore, Shiro wasn't being overly greedy.
He simply had to secure Fish-Man Island.
After all, Poseidon was incredibly tempting.
He wanted it.
"Gurarara, Shiro, you brat!"
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