Shachi replied, "Captain, if you ask me whether it's right or wrong, I really can't answer you, because I also don't know. However, we can take a step back, and think about what benefits there are for us to join the Whitebeard Pirates Alliance?"
Law asked attentively, "Then tell me, what benefits are there?"
Shachi said, "The Navy invited you to join the Shichibukai before, Captain. Actually, that's also not a bad choice. However, in that case, you would be restrained by the Navy. Moreover, you will definitely do things that make Navy Headquarters unhappy in the future. So, becoming a Shichibukai can only be a temporary measure. It's not a long-term consideration."
Hearing Shachi's words, Law nodded in agreement. He had an irreconcilable hatred with Doflamingo. He would definitely fall out with him one day in the future. And Doflamingo was a Shichibukai. If he fell out with Doflamingo, it would mean falling out with Navy Headquarters. So, becoming a Shichibukai was just a temporary measure, as Shachi had said. It wasn't a long-term consideration.
Shachi continued, "Although the New World is very chaotic now, the major forces are actually relatively calm. Moreover, the top powerful forces are still those few. The pirate crews of the three emperors naturally don't need to be said. Below them are the Whitebeard Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates. These two pirate crews are mortal enemies. They will definitely decide the winner. Now that Death God has found us, I think it's better for us to be found by Death God than to be found by Blackbeard."
Law still felt that what Shachi said made sense. He said, "That Blackbeard guy's actions are indeed completely lacking in loyalty and credibility. Although Death God's name has been smeared by Navy Headquarters, I haven't heard any very bad rumors about him after all."
"That's right."
Shachi nodded, and said, "I set sail relatively early. However, before I set sail, this Death God had already made a huge name for himself. I had occasionally heard about him before. In general, a few words can be used to describe him: loyalty, boldness, and madness!"
"It's said that Roger had guided him in the past. So, he did that earth-shattering thing at Roger's execution ceremony, just to snatch Roger's corpse. Moreover, he succeeded later. This not only showed his loyalty, but also showed his boldness and madness. Later, he even went to Mary Geoise, and released countless slaves. He dared to enter the World Government's sacred land. What else is he afraid to do? But he did so many big things, but he wasn't caught. He even started a long pursuit game with the Navy. As for how he was finally caught by the Navy and sent to Impel Down, I think there must be an inside story."
"But no matter what, the Whitebeard Pirates are still a pirate crew that values loyalty first. Moreover, they also have Death God, this man with unlimited potential, leading them. Joining it can also be considered a good choice. The only bad thing is what you're worried about, Captain. We will lose some freedom, and you, Captain, will also have to be ranked under others."
After listening to Shachi say so much, Law also fell into contemplation. After a long time, he finally opened his mouth, and said, "I've thought too much. Since we've already made a decision, we can't regret it. Let's just follow him, and see if he can really reach that peak."
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After separating from Law and them, Akira rushed back to the Whitebeard Pirates' gathering place as quickly as possible. Now, those pirates who were scattered outside hadn't gathered together without receiving Akira's order. However, they all knew that Akira was about to start taking action. So, one by one, they were all itching to try, waiting to fight the Blackbeard Pirates to the death.
The commotion that Akira and the three of them had caused outside wasn't very small. So, a few days later, Blackbeard also received the information.
"That kid Akira is really at his wit's end. He actually personally sent people to recruit those few brats."
After Blackbeard received the information, his first reaction was to laugh contemptuously. Indeed, Law and the others were just brats who had just emerged to him. Akira actually wanted to recruit them to deal with him. This really made him feel funny.
"Captain, those few brats are rookies of the same era as that Straw Hat Luffy. It's said that they were also rated as something like the Worst Generation."
Fighting Champion Burgess also laughed loudly. His tone revealed his disdain for them.
Even Laffitte, who was always wise, also said strangely, "Although those few brats are not bad, they're only just not bad. Death God actually recruited them. Moreover, I heard that he didn't succeed. Fire Fist chased after two rookies all over the sea, but didn't succeed. What exactly is he doing this for? Does he really think that those few rookies can help him?"
Van Augur said, "I think Death God has made up his mind, and is about to fight us to the death. So, he's trying his best to increase his combat power. Perhaps he feels that those few rookies can help him. It's also possible that he really can't find anyone else who can help him. So, he made this kind of choice out of desperation."
Blackbeard laughed loudly, "No matter what the reason is, since he wants to fight, then I'll accompany him, and see who can ascend to that position."
Navy Headquarters!
Ever since talking to Fujitora on the phone, Akainu had a bad premonition in his heart. He knew that Fujitora was right. The Whitebeard Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates were about to go to war.
If he could, he really wanted to destroy these two pirate crews completely. However, he knew the situation of Navy Headquarters now. The Navy Headquarters, which had just entered the New World, was already a thorn in the side of the pirates in the New World. It was just that the big forces hadn't taken action against them. The small forces didn't dare to move. That was why they had maintained a temporary peace.
This peace had been hard-won. Akainu knew very well that once he made any excessive moves, it was very likely to attract the attacks of all the pirate crews in the New World, just like this time's struggle between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates.
For the pirates in the New World, the battle between black and white was a struggle in their pirate world. Whoever won or lost between the two sides could be accepted by others. But if Navy Headquarters intervened, then all the pirates would definitely not be able to sit idly by. They would definitely point the finger at Navy Headquarters.
Although the domineering Akainu had never feared any pirates, as the Navy Fleet Admiral now, he had to consider Navy Headquarters. What's more, he wasn't completely in charge of Navy Headquarters alone. On this matter, the vast majority of the Navy's top brass were opposed to participating in the war between the Blackbeard Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates. They would rather watch them kill each other.
Sometimes, Akainu really wanted to roar angrily. These people's thoughts weren't wrong. However, they didn't know that maintaining this situation of two tigers fighting was the best. Once one side defeated the other, even if they suffered heavy losses, the one who would benefit in the end would definitely not be Navy Headquarters. Instead, it would be that pirate crew that won in the end. As long as they survived, they would definitely be able to become the new emperor. And that was the most terrifying thing.
"It's about to start!"
At this time, the eyes of the entire New World were focused on the Whitebeard Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates, because these two pirate crews had been making big moves frequently recently, constantly transferring troops, showing their determination to start a war soon.
The actions of these two pirate crews were naturally seen by the other forces. So, they naturally knew their thoughts, and also knew that they were about to start a war. So, one by one, they were all staring wide-eyed, staring intently at them, wanting to see how this world-class war would end.
"Akira, is it really going to be a full-scale war?"
When things came to a head, even a force like the Whitebeard Pirates felt a deep unease. The person who asked Akira this question was the commander of the Whitebeard Pirates' Fifteenth Division, Fossa.
Seeing that all the gazes had shifted to him, Fossa quickly waved his hand, and said, "Don't look at me. I'm not afraid. Instead, I'm worried. So many forces are staring at us now. If we defeat that Blackbeard guy, what if other forces take advantage of our situation? After all, we will definitely suffer heavy losses at that time."
Fossa's words made many people's expressions become solemn, because what Fossa said was right. The New World didn't lack this kind of person who took advantage of a situation. Especially the target was a big force like the Whitebeard Pirates. Once they saw the hope of being able to wipe out the Whitebeard Pirates, it was likely that a lot of people would take advantage of the situation.
"What's there to be afraid of? If anyone dares to do that, I'll kill him."
The commander of the Eighth Division, the shark fish-man Namur, shouted with full momentum, "We're the Whitebeard Pirates!"
Ace and the others also shouted along, "That's right. We're not even afraid of Navy Headquarters. Would we be afraid of those petty people who take advantage of a situation?"
Listening to everyone's discussions, there were three people who didn't react. One was Akira, one was Marco, and the other was Aokiji, who was sitting in the corner.
Marco opened his mouth, and asked Akira, "Akira, what do you think?"
Hearing Marco's words, the commanders all stopped talking. They all looked at Akira, waiting for his reply. Even Aokiji was no exception. He wanted to see what Akira's backup plan was.
Akira said, "I don't have any views. Now that things have come to this, do you think we still need to use any schemes or tricks? This battle isn't just our battle of grievances with Blackbeard. It's also the key battle for us to re-ascend to the position of four emperors. We have to defeat Blackbeard with upright power. Only in this way can we re-ascend to the throne, and be worthy of Pops."
Akira's words made all the commanders and pirate captains reveal solemn expressions. Moreover, they had obtained the approval of the vast majority of people. That's right. Since the Whitebeard Pirates were established, when had they had to rely on schemes and tricks to achieve victory? Although they had lost Pops now, it didn't mean that they were really inferior to before.
"Well said, Akira. I agree with your decision." Many people opened their mouths, and praised loudly.
After hearing Akira's decision, Aokiji closed his eyes. Akira's decision wasn't the best decision. However, it had to be admitted that it was the most correct decision. It wasn't easy to defeat the Blackbeard Pirates. However, it was even more difficult to ascend to the throne of four emperors.
More importantly, Akira's decision showed how big his ambition was. He was already considering the matters behind him before he had even defeated Blackbeard. It was likely that the four emperors weren't Akira's ultimate goal.
Aokiji was very clear in his heart that if Akira defeated Blackbeard, then no one in the New World would be able to suppress him anymore, not even the other three emperors. So, his heart was very complicated. If he was really loyal to the Whitebeard Pirates, then it would be good. He wouldn't have to be so tangled like he was now. But the problem was that he didn't want to see this kind of result at all. However, he had to help Akira.
"Kuzan, this time, I need your full assistance. You shouldn't refuse, right?"
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