Reunion

"It's surreal," Yasop murmured, his voice barely audible above the echoes of the intense battle. The news of Whitebeard's intention to rescue Ace had rippled through the chaotic air of Marineford.

In the midst of the chaos, most minds didn't immediately dwell on Whitebeard's bravery; instead, the prevailing thought was that Whitebeard was... dead!

After all, Marineford, the headquarters of the Marines, had summoned a staggering 100,000 Marine officers to quell the perceived threat. The odds seemed insurmountable for even someone as formidable as Whitebeard.

Yet, against all odds, Whitebeard emerged victorious, shattering expectations and achieving the seemingly impossible. "Yes!" nodded others in agreement.

"Huh~" Shanks, too, was astonished, his expression tinged with surprise. "I can't believe how intense this battle has been. I was hoping I could intervene and bring it to a halt, but it seems I won't get that opportunity."

"Since Whitebeard is still alive, take me to him!" Marco declared, and they swiftly made their way to the bow of the Moby Dick.

As Shanks caught sight of the towering figure seated at the center of the colossal ship, radiating an overwhelming aura, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Whitebeard!" Witnessing the living legend with his own eyes was a shock, despite knowing he was alive.

"Guurarara~ Red-Hair boy, I heard you had a fight with Kaido?" Whitebeard's laughter reverberated.

"It's just a little conflict. After Kaido saw me, he didn't do anything!" Shanks approached, gazing up at Whitebeard, but something caught his attention.

The infusion bottle that used to hang on Whitebeard's body was missing, and a potent Haki now emanated from him, filling the air with oppression. Shanks was astonished by the strength of his Haki, comparing it to a new lion king in the grassland.

"You…recovered?!" he couldn't help but ask.

"Guurarara~ I thought you'd be curious about Marineford, but I didn't expect you to be interested in such trivial matters," Whitebeard laughed. Shanks, realizing Whitebeard's true condition, breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, with Whitebeard back at his peak, the impact of his incredible feat in this war would reverberate across the world. Shanks, as one of the Four Emperors, recognized the need to make preparations for the significant transformation the New World would undergo.

"Shanks!!!" A sudden cry interrupted their conversation. Shanks turned to see a familiar face. "Buggy, why are you here?" Joy lit up Shanks' face.

"Hush!" Buggy rushed over, covering Shanks' mouth, and discreetly pointed in a direction. "Um?" Shanks followed his finger, his eyes filled with astonishment, eager to discover the new twist in this unfolding saga.

Former Shichibukai, the honorable Knight of the Sea Jinbei, and the cunning Sand Crocodile, once part of the same prestigious group. There's also the flamboyant Emporio Ivankov and the mysterious Inazuma, both of whom have ties to the Revolutionary Army.

Crescent Moon Hunter Catarina Devon, the enigmatic Colossal Battleship Sanjuan Wolf, the Heavy Drinker Vasco Shot, and the Corrupt King Avalo Pizarro - a formidable lineup indeed!

Rumors whispered through the seas suggest that those expelled from Impel Down found refuge on the Whitebeard ship.

Shanks, always one to explore the depths of information, ponders, "Could this be one of the reasons Whitebeard emerged victorious?"

His words, however, elicit annoyance from the ever-entertaining Buggy.

"Who told you to spy on them?" Buggy scolds Shanks, adding a touch of humor to the situation.

Shanks, puzzled by Buggy's sudden frustration, spots two more intriguing figures approaching. World Destroyer Byrnndi World and the flamboyant Red Count Patrick Redfield make their presence known.

Shanks, known for his calm demeanor, is taken aback by this unexpected revelation. Buggy, seizing the opportunity for comedic relief, lunges at Shanks, ready to unleash a playful punch.

As the duo processes the revelation, a deep voice echoes, addressing Shanks as "Shanks kid." The recognition dawns on him, and Shanks is visibly shaken.

"Bullet... Mr. Bullet?!" he stammers in disbelief. The scene unfolds, revealing Douglas Bullet, a former crew member of the legendary Roger Pirates, standing tall.

Shanks, reminiscing about his days as a trainee, feels a surge of emotions as he recalls Bullet's rigorous training.

However, Bullet's indifference towards Shanks becomes apparent. Uninterested in the Red-Haired Pirate, Bullet's objective remains clear: to defeat Whitebeard and claim the title of the world's strongest man.

Marco, ever the affable one, shares the surprising news that Bullet will join the Whitebeard Pirates. Shanks, still processing the revelation, can't help but question reality.

"Bullet joining Whitebeard's crew? Is this a dream?" he wonders, casting a skeptical glance at the ever-amusing Buggy. The seas are indeed full of surprises!

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