41 Chapter 40

◇New World, Hachinosu◇

Currently, The Blackbeard pirates are assembling.

The Ten Titanic Captains are mobilizing their henchmen except for Burgess who is at an unknown place after the chaos in Dressrosa.

Marshal D. Teach is preparing to assault the headquarters of the Revolutionary Army.

His forces are getting too much populated and he needed them to be armed.

Fate! Fate brought him the opportunity to have those weapons from the RA.

The world knows that Blackbeard has his own plans. Once he told everyone to assemble, He had a chill.

This guy is feeling uneasy about the assault and decided to bring some reassurance.

And so, the port of the Island is filled with pirates that are ready for war.

They're waiting for a certain ship to arrive before setting out to their target!

4 Titanic Captains are joining the assault while the others are busy maintaining and patrolling their territory.

Shortly after, they caught a glimpse of a ship on their horizon.

"Zehahaha! You guys! Prepare everything! Soon, We'll have enough weapons to conquer the world!" (Blackbeard)

"Ooooooooh!!" (Crowd)

A man with a bounty of 2,247,600,000 ฿.

Commodore of the Blackbeard Pirates!

Marshall D. Teach is sailing out!

Along with his force of 10,000 pirates!

◇Grand Line, Baltigo◇

Sabo, The Chief of staff of the Revolutionary Army, is finalizing the preparation.

Although he knew that the man who wanted to kill his little brother is here in Baltigo, He still couldn't find him.

They really would have to be prepared for the battle to come. He started to evacuate the clerks and people who are not going to fight.

In just a few days, The RA feels deserted. Their main force is hidden and also their allied pirates/hunters.

Standing beside him is one of the Emperors of the New World. Ace and Sabo had finally met in the past few days.

It's a teary reunion and a lot of arguments.

But they are still brothers! They were given by their subordinates some time to catch up with each other.

Ace knew what happened to his brother. How he lost his memories and such. Sabo only recovered his memories when he almost experienced the most regretful feeling. To not remember his brother on his deathbed.

Ace and Sabo teared up when their topic is emotional and they laugh if their topic is funny like their encounter with their little brother in Alabasta and Dressrosa.

Both of them could feel assured about their little brother because of his Nakama.

They really treasured their brotherhood!

And now in the present, These two are going to fight side by side just like in the old days.

"Still, I didn't expect you would be friends with that guy." (Sabo)

"... You mean Shika? Hm... He's alright, He did save me in my execution." (Ace)

Sabo doesn't really trust the guy for now. As the highest-ranked position in the RA aside from Dragon, He received plenty of reports about this guy.

"Ace, He just got the World's greatest gambling city. Did you know?" (Sabo)

"Really?!! Cool~ We really should visit there soon!!" (Ace)

Sabo facepalms at his brother.

"Anyway, I don't think it's good to be friendly with a bounty hunter. Especially if you're a great pirate." (Sabo)

"... I guess you didn't know him that much, Sabo." (Ace)

"What'd you say?!" (Sabo)

Ace grinned and hang out with his long-lost brother. As for their topic. His friendly attitude towards the Ruler of Shadows is because of mutual respect for each other.

As he becomes an Emperor, He still acted like he's friends with all of his subordinates but he can feel the distance between himself and his subordinates.

But it's different for his brothers and that guy. They treated him as his own self rather than the Emperor they needed.

Ace and Sabo continued to monitor the Island and waited.

It was at noon that the transponder snail rang and bringing some dire news.

The people on the Island got extremely busy after knowing that the Blackbeard pirates have sorted out from their territory!

Ace looks grim. He had experienced a terrible loss to Teach. Now that he knows his abilities, Ace wouldn't be taken by surprise anymore.

He'll fight to win!

Sabo, on the other hand, ordered his subordinates to be in their positions! Then he flew to have a better view in finding the rat on the Island.

In just a few minutes, He finally saw him leaning on a rock. Sabo couldn't help but want him to be dead, So he dived down at high speed.

Burgess opened his eyes in alert and saw the descending Sabo! He knew couldn't dodge it and this is his final moment!

"Wiihahaha! They're coming!! Capta- Admiral Teach will come!! Your place would be reduced to nothing!! Comeee!" (Burgess)

He even has time to say aggressive words to Sabo.

*Thud!*

Just when Sabo will connect his attack, Someone with insane speed, blocked the attack!

Burgess had his eyes closed due to the shockwaves from the two people in front of him.

"Who is it?!" (Sabo)

A little dust cloud was there and Sabo couldn't figure out the man in front of him.

"Oi oi, what do you think you're doing? We need him to survive or else, His vivre card will vanish you know?"

(Urgh... This annoying voice! It's him.) (Sabo)

In front of Sabo and Burgess is a man dressed in his purple hunting outfit. He has black hair and blue eyes. His name is...

"Shikage..." (Sabo)

"Sabo-san, Explain this to me?" (Shikage)

Burgess couldn't figure what happened but he's safe for now. This lead to a major increase in his confidence.

"Wiihahaha! That's right! You should just wait for Admiral Teach and give him all your weapons!" (Burgess)

But it's what he didn't know is that this is the moment he slipped up!

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◆Shikage's POV◆

Sabo and I turn to the person limping on the stone. He's heavily injured due to the fact that he was beaten up by Sabo.

And yet, He dares to act like this in front of us.

*Sigh*

"Seems like you don't know your situation right now." (Shikage)

"Hmm? What do you mean?!" (Burgess)

I signaled to Sabo and got his permission. I'm feeling sorry about this guy.

The fact that I saved him a while ago is because it will trouble our plans.

What if the Blackbeard couldn't find the Baltigo because this guy died. His vivre card is a major plot object.

"Well, We only need you alive so..." (Shikage)

I was scratching the back of my head since this would be a hassle.

Then Burgess got a chill when he saw my cold eyes!

"Off with this legs!" (Shikage)

*Swing*

*Squish*

"Argggggh!!!" (Burgess)

Blood splattered on the ground when I drew my dagger and slashed at his legs!

Burgess's legs were amputated making him a cripple!

"Oii!" (Sabo)

"Isn't it fine? This way he wouldn't be joining his Captain. Remember to kill him after confirming that Blackbeard is here." (Shikage)

I am indifferent towards these kinds of pirates. The real pirates!

My actions here may seem strange but I am still a former victim of piracy! I am also at war against piracy! It's only the Straw hats, ACE pirates, and the Revolutionary Army that are criminals because the World wanted it.

Although our relationship may turn sour when these guys would cross the line.

I walked away as I finished handling the situation. Sabo may look unfavorable at me but I don't care.

I don't plan on getting along that well with the ASL brothers. Even our partnership with the Revolutionary Army is just for the benefits.

And now, That partnership would be tested in the next few hours!

I have received the summoned of Dragon-san and immediately [Shadow warped] to a draugr that's close to the battle of Sabo and Burgess.

My hunters are also stationed here so I plan on going there.

(This timing. Haaah... I wasn't finished talking with them yet. I guessed I'll continue it later.) (Shikage)

I'm still at Gran Tesoro when I was informed.

I was in the middle of talking with Sugar and Senor Pink. The people I wanted to meet.

It was hard for me to talk with Sugar since she's acting like a child even if her true age is older than mine. But still, I decided to talk with her on another date and let her have fun in Gran Tesoro.

Senior Pink was a true man. I have never known someone who could beat his manliness. I even feel ashamed at what I had done a while ago.

I did regret what I had offered to him to become one of my hunters.

The reincarnation of his dear wife and son.

Senor Pink was clearly disturbed by my words but he stood still and faced me with a serene expression.

"There's always a time for parting... But my dead family are never dead to me until I have forgotten them... I will pretend I never heard your words for the sake of protecting us from the Navy." (Senor Pink)

(a/n: Credits to google and Geoge Eliot... Also, do you readers have any hardboiled lines for parting? I am not good enough at thinking of one!)

Aaah~! Senor~! What a man!

Shit! I really took a moment there to realize that not all people want their loved ones to be revived. Then I thought to myself that the people I reincarnate/reanimate may not want it. Oh, I don't mind those who crossed blades with me to be my zombies or [Shadow warriors].

I'm talking to the innocent, good, and loved ones who can be revived! I think I'll require permission to do my thing.

Anyways, As I expected, I really can't turn everyone to be a hunter. I just got lucky with the others like Zephyr-Jiji and the others.

Am I still lacking in charisma? Surely not right? I'm the owner of two City-ships! I can even declare a country of my own if I can do it.

Oops, I ended up leaking my plans in the future.

Now then, Where am I? I should focus my thoughts! It will be a battle later on.

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Burgess couldn't believe what he's seeing right now!

A massive army is gathering in his sight!

Now, He regrets what he suggested to his Captain. He thought that the weapons are easy pickings for them since the RA is empty due to how that organization is spread throughout the world.

But this is not on his plan and imagination. Burgess saw the Insignia of another organization that they are at war with. The Hunters Guild!

There's also another flag that belongs to a pirate. Sadly, It's a flag of their mortal enemy! The ACE pirates!

Seeing all the people on the Island, Burgess estimated that the people's count is 7,000 or higher!

This would surely be a hard battle for both sides!

He couldn't help but stare, with deep anger in his eyes, at the man standing close to Fire Fist. The man who cut his legs!

Now he realized what did that mad guy meant! He's the bait and this was a trap! But he also couldn't help but smirk!

(As expected of you, Captain!) (Burgess)

The only thing that the RA, ACE pirates, and the Hunters Guild made a mistake is forgetting to get information on Burgess!

They didn't know that Blackbeard has made an arrangement to make their plundering be successful even if the stolen items would be divided.

Soon, The battle will start! And will be named as the D-day!

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(a/n: Sorry for the short chapter... Here's the chapter you all~! Yoimiya wanters will be Yoimiya havers!)