232 Hunting Blackbeard

At sea, a gentle breeze wafted through the air. Seagulls soared above, gracefully gliding and occasionally circling the ship, their calls creating a soothing melody.

The sun shines beautifully, casting a peaceful glow. Yet, on the huge ship that look like a white whale, a lively and solemn atmosphere fills the air.

"My sons, we are going to conquer that traitor, Blackbeard, are you all ready?"

Whitebeard stood on the bow, facing his many crew members, and said loudly.

All the crew members also showed eager expression, shouting one after another to express their opinions.

"We're ready anytime Oyaji!"

"Alright, I understand your hatred for that traitor, Blackbeard. But no worries, he'll be dealt with by me soon."

With those words, Whitebeard let out a hearty laugh.

Facing the approaching war, everyone feels a mix of excitement and nervousness. Being part of such a significant battle is likely to leave an unforgettable mark on them.

They'll feel excitement, but in such a big event, there's also a certainty of casualties, possibly even significant ones. So, along with the excitement, there's worry and nervousness for everyone.

Yet, they share a common belief that remains unwavering: their trust in Whitebeard. 

To them, Whitebeard is truly invincible.

"Oyaji, I can't wait to give the Blackbeard Pirates a good beating!" 

Charless Vane said eagerly, clapping his hands.

"Yeah, I've heard there are some strong people on the Blackbeard ship. I'm really looking forward to seeing what they've got!" 

Jozu said with enthusiasm.

"Once we set our sights on the Blackbeard Pirates, their fate was sealed. Now, I just hope they can bring us a bit of excitement!" 

Marco couldn't help but express his confidence

"Guurarara, it is worthy of being my sons. It seems that your will is very firm, so I don't have to worry about anything."

Whitebeard quickly gave the order to hunt down the Blackbeard pirate. All members and the four main ships set course in the direction mentioned in the earlier report from the Red-Haired crew.

At the same time, due to Blackbeard's early escape, Whitebeard's initial plan to call the fleet captains to join the attack was put on hold.

However, Whitebeard didn't really care about it. Instead, he directly commanded the Whitebeard Fleet Captain to launch an attack on Blackbeard's territory.

Regardless, Blackbeard's main force is no longer present, making it an easy task to deal with.

Since Blackbeard was on the run, he couldn't bring too many people. Whitebeard believed that his four main ships were more than enough for the task.

Yet, during this period, the atmosphere remained tense, with the Den-den mushi on the four Whitebeard ships constantly ringing.

"Hey, Whitebeard, where are you? Have you started chasing Blackbeard?" 

Came the voice of Shanks through the Den-den mushi.

"Yes, you should know about my move by now."

"Then I've got to tell you, Whitebeard, Blackbeard and his crew are making a quick escape. I don't think you'll be able to catch up" 

Red-Haired Shanks warned.

Whitebeard squinted his eyes slightly, pausing for a moment before responding: "You're giving me the direction of Blackbeard's escape. I'll handle it."

"Good." 

The Red-Haired informed Whitebeard about Blackbeard's trajectory. Of course, it was a rough estimate, and the route wasn't very precise.

But knowing something is better than not knowing anything. By the time Whitebeard learned about it, Blackbeard had already been on the run for a while.

Therefore, in Shanks' mind, considering the current speed and distance, along with the possibility of taking the wrong route, Whitebeard is unlikely to find Blackbeard easily.

And during this time, Whitebeard won't be able to return to his territory for a while.

Red-Haired Shanks is also concerned that Whitebeard's departure might attract the attention of the other force eyeing their territory.

Red-Haired Shanks has already noticed that Big Mom has made a move. It appears her plan is to attack an area under Whitebeard's name.

"So, when you find nothing, I hope you don't continue the chase." 

After stating his concerns, Red-Haired Shanks directly conveyed his thoughts.

Over the years, Shanks has dedicated himself to maintaining the balance of the sea, whether it's between pirates or between pirates and the Marines.

Red-Haired Shanks has always wanted to preserve a delicate balance, knowing that only with balance can a large-scale war be avoided.

But once this delicate balance is disrupted, it's like igniting a fuse, setting off a chain reaction.

But even after hearing what Shanks said, Whitebeard still did not change his mind, he still decided to hunt down Blackbeard.

"Shanks, I get what you're saying, but don't worry about it. I have already decided!." 

With that, Whitebeard hung up once more.

"What's this guy thinking?" 

On the other end of the Den-den mushi, Red-Haired Shanks held the now disconnected Den-den mushi in bewilderment.

In the command center, in addition to the Red-Haired den-den mushi, there were other Den-den mushi. 

However, almost all of the numbered Den-den mushi belonged to Whitebeard's territory.

The attackers were Kaido and the Big Mom Pirates, but they didn't take control; instead, they engaged in some harassment and testing.

It's like dealing with constant buzzing mosquitoes. Solving it right away is tricky, but they'll persist and keep bothering you.

"Marco, quickly inform the pirate group below to guard different areas."

"Inform everyone, as long as they hold on for a while, I'll take down Blackbeard and be back soon."

Whitebeard gave immediate orders.

"Yoi-yoi!" 

Marco quickly dispatched someone to carry out the orders.

"But, Pops, can we really catch up to the Blackbeard Pirates at this point?" 

Marco expressed his uncertainties.

"Bring me the map; let me have a look" 

Whitebeard instructed.

As Whitebeard examined the map, he discovered a shortcut along Blackbeard's escape route.

Taking this shortcut should allow us to catch up with the Blackbeard Pirates quickly.

Blackbeard absolutely won't be able to escape the New World; they'll intercept him well before that.

"Guurarara, Marco, see that? We can take a shortcut" 

Whitebeard grinned and told Marco.

"Shortcut?"

Marco looked at the map seriously, but even after a thorough examination, he couldn't find the shortcut Whitebeard was referring to.

"Oyaji, why can't I find the shortcut you mentioned?" 

Marco asked.

"Then can any of you find it?" 

Whitebeard asked Jozu and the other commander in the room.

"Well, I don't know."

The others also expressed uncertainty, and Whitebeard couldn't help but sigh slightly.

"It's here!"

Whitebeard pointed his finger at an island on the map. The location of this island is a bit special.

Although the area is not very large, as long as the ship passes here, it has to go around.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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