187 The Whitebeard Pirates Reunion!

The sun over the sea was particularly warm, and Whitebeard lay peacefully on a deck chair, enjoying the sun.

Squard, Whitey Bay, and their crew had sustained injuries from a previous battle with Edward Weevil.

So, they were all resting while awaiting the arrival of the other division commanders and fleet captains.

With Whitebeard in mind, a card, visible only to him, materialized in his hand.

This card was obtained after Whitebeard killed Miss Bakkin, even though she wasn't very strong.

Nevertheless, she was still a member of the notorious Rocks Pirates, so after her demise, a card emerged.

[Haki Promotion: Each time you use Haki effectively, it will be upgraded.]

Effective use of Haki means successfully targeting the enemy with Haki within a specific time frame. Conqueror's Haki will reach an unparalleled peak, and Armament Haki and Observation Haki will ultimately attain their ultimate forms.

It doesn't specify the number of times one needs to use Haki to achieve the final evolution.

Whitebeard believed that the number of uses should be substantial and could also be linked to the range and other factors.

"It looks like I'll have to use Haki a lot in the future" 

Whitebeard mused as he retrieved the card, noticing the silhouettes of ships appearing in the distance.

"Oyaji, it looks like someone's approaching" 

The helmsman responsible for observation reported immediately.

"Really, is it Marco and the others?"

Whitebeard asked.

"Yes, it's them!" the helmsman exclaimed in surprise after getting a clear view.

Whitebeard then rose to his feet, prepared to greet them. He positioned himself at the front of the deck, towering high with his naginata pointing through the clouds.

"It's Oyaji, really Oyaji!"

After seeing Whitebeard's towering figure, Marco and the others shouted in excitement.

Marco, unable to contain his excitement, instantly transformed into a Phoenix and flew over.

"Oyaji!" 

Marco's excited voice resonated through the sky.

"Oyaji is truly alive, that's amazing!"

"Our Whitebeard Pirates can shine once again!"

Meanwhile on the other ship, Diamond Jozu, Flower Sword Vista, and the others hurried over, tears welled up in their eyes as they caught sight of Whitebeard figure

"Marco, are you injured?" 

Whitebeard inquired when Marco reached the deck, noticing some damage to his clothes.

"It's just minor issues, doesn't affect me at all" 

Marco shook his head vigorously, tears streaming down his face. "Oyaji, I thought my life was over, and the Whitebeard Pirates were finished."

"It's alright, I'm back now. Any humiliation you've endured in the past, I'll make sure they pay for it in the future!" 

Whitebeard reassured Marco.

"Oyaji!"

At that moment, Jozu, Vista, and the other division commanders and fleet captains all boarded the ship one by one, and tears welled up as they saw the old man.

"Sons, today is a special day. To mark my return and look ahead to our future glory, we must celebrate!" 

Seeing how excited these children were, Whitebeard took the initiative to let them take a drink.

"That's right, everyone, bring out all the wine from the cabin!" 

Marco ordered right away. Thus, a lively scene unfolded on the sea.

These division commanders, fleet captains, and crew had endured a lot of hardship before. Now, after seeing Whitebeard, it was time to put those troubles behind them.

"Cheers!" 

Whitebeard raised his glass and had a drink with everyone.

As the group celebrated, a Marine ship appeared in the distance, patrolling slowly in their direction.

The Marine ship wasn't very large, and it was commanded by Marine Vice Admiral Charles.

"Vice Admiral, there's a group of pirates up ahead. It looks like they're celebrating something" 

The observer quickly discovered the scene ahead.

"Can you identify the pirate crew?" 

Vice Admiral Charles, clad in his Marine cape, inquired softly. Encountering pirates during sea patrols was common, but being so close to an Admiral in position, he rarely had to handle such situations himself.

"Report, there are over a dozen pirate ships in the vicinity, and they appear to be united. It seems 'Phoenix' Marco is among them!" 

The observer quickly responded.

"Marco? Isn't he the first division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates? Over a dozen ships... has he assembled the main force of the Whitebeard Pirates?" 

Marine Vice Admiral Charles couldn't help but furrow his brow. After Whitebeard's death, they were expected to disperse and caught in the struggle of power struggles of various factions.

But now they are assembled. Could they be planning some sort of retaliation in Whitebeard's memory?

"Hand it over. Let me take a look" 

Marine Vice Admiral said as he grabbed the binoculars, his lenses constantly shifting to spot any familiar faces among the over dozen ships.

Soon, a familiar figure came into view, causing the Vice Admiral's pupils to significantly widen in an instant.

"That is..."

Vice Admiral Charles was taken aback, double-checking several times before he was certain he had seen it correctly.

The figure was none other than Whitebeard, the same Whitebeard who had been officially confirmed as dead at Marineford!

"How is this possible? Whitebeard isn't dead yet?" 

The Vice Admiral was brimming with surprise and doubt. He looked at Whitebeard's image for a long time, finding nothing wrong with him

"Vice Admiral, what should we do now?" 

The subordinates were somewhat unsettled, witnessing the Vice Admiral in such a state of panic for the first time.

"Turn the ship around, hurry!" 

Vice Admiral regained his composure and issued the order with a panic expression on his face.

If this is indeed Whitebeard, even though he doesn't understand how he was back from the dead, but he is sure they'll be in serious trouble if they found 

The Marine ship swiftly changed course. Due to the considerable distance and the Whitebeard Pirates being engrossed in their celebration, nobody noticed the arrival of the Marine patrol.

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Marine Headquarters.

"Puru Puru Puru, Puru Puru Puru."

"Hello, this is Marine Headquarters."

"This is Vice Admiral Charles, and I need to report a important matter to the Fleet Admiral right away."

"Fleet Admiral Akainu, Vice Admiral Charles is requesting to report to you" 

Relayed the communication officer.

Akainu immediately responded via the Den-Den Mushi, his tone tinged with impatience. He couldn't imagine anything at the Vice Admiral level that warranted a direct report to him.

"Fleet Admiral, Whitebeard is still alive!" 

Exclaimed the Vice Admiral with panic in his voice.

"What kind of nonsense are you talking about?" 

Akainu briefly considered if the Vice Admiral had gone crazy.

"It's true. Just a short while ago, I witnessed Whitebeard's fleet commanders assembling, and upon further inspection, I saw that Whitebeard himself was among them!" 

The Vice Admiral almost shouted, his tone filled with urgency.

"Charles, are you absolutely certain you're not joking? Whitebeard was killed in the Summit War!" 

Akainu's voice started to become serious.

"Fleet Admiral, I swear! What I'm saying is the truth. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to verify it, but the core of Whitebeard's pirate forces is there. At the very least, an Admiral should be dispatched" 

Vice Admiral Charles insisted.

Upon hearing this, Akainu's eyes revealed a glint of surprise.

"Charles, provide your exact coordinates. If what you're saying turns out to be false, I assure you, you'll pay the consequences" 

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TO BE CONTINUE

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