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Marineford, Operations Conference Room
"The Beast Pirates are making a big move!"
"The monitoring warship has been sunk!"
"Mammoth, Triceratops, and Saber-toothed Tiger—multiple pirate ships of high-ranking officers have been spotted, including the Groudon!"
"Based on their course, the Beast Pirates' target this time is very likely the Red Hair Pirates!"
"And there's bad news: the New Giant Warrior Pirates have joined the Beast Pirates!"
The Marine officers broke out in a cold sweat.
The Beast Pirates had almost entirely mobilized, clearly heading for war, and their opponent was the Yonko, Red Hair.
No one knew what consequences a war between Yonko would bring!
Sengoku rested his chin on his hands, his eyes filled with gloom.
The Marines, the Yonko, and the Warlords.
Once the balance of these three major forces was broken, it meant that the world's order would face a crisis, which was not good for the Marines.
Moreover, from the current situation, the Beast Pirates clearly had the advantage. If the Beast Pirates defeated Red Hair, they would inevitably become even stronger.
However, due to their stance, the Marines certainly could not help Red Hair. Watching the tigers fight from the mountain, while weakening both sides, was in the Marines' best interest.
"Summon the Warlords!"
"Borsalino, you go too!"
"Act according to my orders!"
New World, Red Hair's Stronghold
The newcomer Rockstar ran into the stronghold in a panic.
"This is bad, Captain!"
The Beast Pirates' grand advance had shaken the underworld, and naturally, it couldn't be hidden from the Red Hair Pirates.
"Calm down."
Shanks took a deep breath.
"What's the situation now?"
"The Beast Pirates' fleet is operating dispersed. They just arrived in our territory, and now all the islands are calling for our help."
When it rains, it pours.
Loki had already given them a headache, and now the Beast Pirates were also in action. They simply couldn't handle it all.
They only had one ship!
"Has Kaido appeared?"
"No!"
"Then where is Daichi the Destroyer?"
"Gotter Island!"
"Depart immediately for Gotter Island!"
New World, Gotter Island
The Groudon docked.
"Captain Daichi, all the tasks you assigned have been conveyed."
"Understood."
Daichi looked at the ruins on the island.
The Red Hair Pirates followed an elite strategy, with only one ship. Facing an encroaching enemy, they would inevitably be overwhelmed.
As for the pirates under Red Hair's command, while there were some formidable individuals, most were mere cannon fodder and couldn't amount to much.
The disparity in military strength between the two sides was enormous.
Using one's strengths against the enemy's weaknesses was the golden rule of war.
The island residents were clearing the ruins. Faced with the sudden appearance of the Beast Pirates, only a portion of them managed to escape into the mountains in time.
The Beast Pirates were not as conspicuous as Loki.
"Captain Daichi, we've caught the person!"
The boss in charge of guarding the island was brought before Daichi.
The boss, his face covered in wounds, spoke weakly: "This island is the territory of the Red Hair boss. He won't let you off!"
"I think you've got it wrong."
Daichi looked down at the boss, revealing a friendly smile: "Don't misunderstand, we're here to save you!"
"What?"
The boss was full of questions.
Not invaders?
Daichi smiled and asked, "You're very short on food now, aren't you? And you don't have money to rebuild your homes, do you?"
"Yes."
The boss swallowed.
What were these guys up to?
Daichi took out a contract: "As long as you lead the villagers to sign this document, we will help you overcome your difficulties and even give you job opportunities!"
"This is..."
The boss took the contract and, looking at the harsh clauses on it, a chill ran from his heels to the top of his head.
The contract was simple: the pirates would help them overcome difficulties, provide water and food, and help rebuild the town, but the newly built town and fields would all belong to the other party afterward.
If they wanted to stay, they could rent property and land and work under the other party's arrangement. Later, when they earned money, they could buy back their houses and land.
It seemed like there was no problem, but in reality, they were selling their homes to the pirates!
"This is absolutely impossible!"
"I think you misunderstand."
Daichi curled his lips: "Don't forget we are pirates, not here to discuss with you. If you are unwilling, I can find someone else."
"The Red Hair boss won't agree!"
The boss's eyes were bloodshot.
"This is war!"
Daichi turned coldly.
"BANG!"
A gunshot, and the man fell in a pool of blood.
"Hang the body up, then inform the villagers to sign!"
"Yes!"
Daichi came to the port, his gaze faintly looking out at the sea.
Losing this opportunity, it wouldn't be so easy to find a reason to start a war again. The Red Hair Pirates were elusive, making them hard to find.
As for the islands under Red Hair's command, forced invasion would only trigger fierce resistance and cause greater casualties. This was already the most gentle means of occupation.
He needed labor, not a deserted island.
If everyone was killed, who would pay him rent?
The effect of killing a chicken to scare the monkeys was obvious, coupled with the temptation of food, the villagers who had been hungry for several days signed obediently.
For most people, survival was the top priority!
Groudon's Crow's Nest Lookout
"Captain, Red Hair Pirates spotted!"
"Have they arrived!"
Daichi's eyes darkened.
As expected, Red Hair sought him out first. Since it was a forced invasion, he didn't expect Red Hair not to understand.
The Red Force approached the port.
"Boss, Daichi spotted!"
Shanks walked to the bow, drawing his blade a little.
The wind surged, and the waves churned.
A terrifying Conqueror's Haki erupted, and a large amount of red lightning spread toward the coast, gathering around Daichi!
Just the aftershocks caused the pirates on his own ship to lose consciousness and collapse one by one, and even the ship was shaking violently.
"Boss, don't release Haki so suddenly!"
"All the newcomers are foaming at the mouth!"
The officers complained.
Shanks' eyes were as cold as a knife: "I wouldn't go so far as to call you despicable. After all, we are all pirates, but if you want to start a war, come at me. Why involve innocent people!"
"They flew your flag. It's your problem that you couldn't protect them. Don't make yourself out to be a good person, Red Hair!"
Daichi stood on the shore, responding coldly.
He could hear Red Hair's words through his Haki, and he knew his own answer could be heard by Red Hair.
Only by experiencing it firsthand could he know how powerful Red Hair was. To use Conqueror's Haki to such a terrifying extent, even Kaido couldn't do it.
Daichi's gaze was cold, and his body grew larger.
"Just a Loki made you fall into disarray, a dozen islands destroyed, hundreds of thousands of refugees starving. Can you make them full and survive?!"
"I can!"
"I can make them full and live peacefully!"
"Don't be so arrogant!"
"Red-Haired Shanks, you're not the only one who can change this world. We, these villains you look down upon, also have the right to change the world!"