Chapter 38: The Reappearance of the Mysterious Man

Um... One could consider themselves a pacifist, but their actions have already been demonstrated in the footage, and they were far from being able to harm Whitebeard.

Apart from them, the only ones who could pose a threat are the Vice Admirals and Admirals from the Marine Headquarters.

Could it be that among them, besides the Three Admirals, there is someone who can actually harm Whitebeard?

Warlord Sengoku's gaze scanned the elite Vice Admirals at Marine Headquarters, and they exchanged uncertain looks with each other.

Many of the Vice Admirals at the Headquarters were swordsmen, but they were unsure who had injured Whitebeard and whether they themselves were capable of harming him. Thus, a stalemate ensued.

Although they were uncertain about the identity of the assailant, Sengoku was more concerned about Whitebeard's reaction now that he knew about it.

The Whitebeard Pirates were clearly furious, and it seemed they were not willing to let the matter rest easily.

If things took a turn for the worse, an all-out war at the Summit might be inevitable.

Thinking about this, Sengoku felt a headache coming on. If they were to hastily engage in a Summit War, it would be troublesome.

In the footage, the Summit War had left the Whitebeard Pirates severely weakened and almost decimated because the Marines had the advantage of timing, location, and superior numbers, along with Ace in their possession, making Whitebeard cautious about making any reckless moves.

However, at present, Whitebeard had very few chips left in his hands, and engaging in a rushed battle would certainly be unfavorable for them.

Preparations needed to be made early to prevent a surprise attack from the Whitebeard Pirates.

With this in mind, Sengoku immediately ordered close surveillance of maritime activities, especially those of the Whitebeard Pirates, and deployed additional personnel to Marine Headquarters to guard against any sudden attack by Whitebeard.

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As Kaido, Big Mom, and the other Emperors of the Sea marveled at the Marine's hidden power, which proved to be more terrifying than they had imagined, they realized that even someone like Whitebeard could be injured by them without relying on the Three Admirals.

Indeed, Marine Headquarters was not to be trifled with, and they needed to be careful in the future to avoid falling into their traps.

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Marco's analysis struck a chord with Whitebeard, and he also realized that it was inexplicable for him to be severely injured in the footage, or else Akainu wouldn't have been so brazen in front of him.

Something fishy was going on.

As for Ace... Whitebeard looked at him and said, "Ace, you shouldn't leave my side during this time. I want to see how the Marines plan to capture you."

Whitebeard looked around and shouted, "Sengoku, don't play those despicable tricks with me. If you really want to destroy me, Whitebeard, then come and fight me fair and square. Taking my son hostage doesn't make you heroes."

"Hetui" The rest of the crew spat on the ground in disdain, showing their contempt.

Sengoku and the others stared at Whitebeard's provocation with an angry expression, for he was not only challenging them but also exposing their actions to the entire world.

Whitebeard was now acting with such integrity.

If they were to capture Ace and use him to coerce Whitebeard, people all over the world would be disgusted by the Marines' behavior.

"That bastard..." Sengoku muttered in hatred. Whitebeard was using this method to force them into submission, and he was a cunning bastard.

But unfortunately, the microphone was in Whitebeard's hands, and they didn't even have a chance to refute him.

Now they could only let Whitebeard have his way and break their alliance.

Apologies for the confusion earlier. Please find the corrected continuation below:

However, it's highly unlikely that they would be able to capture Ace in the future. Once a conspiracy is exposed, it becomes as fragile as paper, easily destroyed. So, Sengoku didn't plan on using the same tactics again. Instead, he started worrying about the potential retaliation from Whitebeard's side.

After all, no one would passively wait to be attacked if they knew their enemy's intentions. The logic for these pirates was to strike first and seize the advantage.

Sengoku found himself in a dilemma, with a headache brewing.

Just as Whitebeard expressed his disdain towards Sengoku, the stagnant footage on the Moby Dick suddenly changed.

The scene shifted to the mysterious man they had seen before.

The dim background remained the same, as did the enigmatic figure, whose face was hidden in shadows.

As soon as Luo Ke appeared, Ace couldn't help but voice his questions:

"What happened after the footage we saw? Is Luffy alright? How's Dad doing? Who exactly injured him, and why was I captured by the Marines?"

Ace bombarded Law with rapid-fire questions.

But Ace wasn't the only one eager for answers. The Whitebeard Pirates, the Marines, and the countless viewers watching the live broadcast all wanted to know.

However, Luo Ke didn't provide any answers to their questions.

"I have nothing to disclose regarding your inquiries, but you can try to guess their fates," Luo Ke replied.

Luo Ke's refusal to provide any information left them frustrated, but they were also powerless.

They didn't even know who Law was, where he was located, or what he looked like. They had no means to exert any influence over him.

"But..." Luo Ke's tone suddenly changed.

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