But to say they were afraid of Luna? Heh, how could that be possible?
The Four Emperors are all untamed and supremely confident in their strength; otherwise, how could they all possess their own Haoshoku, and how could they dominate a territory in the New World?
They are all veteran Four Emperors, including Shanks, who has been one for almost ten years. If Luna truly brought her Pink Hat Pirates into the New World, they wouldn't mind having a confrontation.
Whitebeard, Kaido, and Big Mom essentially shared this thought. However, at the same time, after reading the newspaper, they all had an indescribable feeling, a sense of familiarity, though they couldn't quite recall what it was immediately.
Shanks was different. He was much younger compared to the other three Four Emperors and had not experienced that era at all. But simultaneously, even Shanks frowned.
He was dedicated to stabilizing peace in the sea and maintaining the current situation, but he realized that Luna's actions were like a sharp long saber, cutting an opening in the peaceful situation that had been maintained for so many years.
This was not what he wanted to see. Of course, all the Four Emperors, including him, also knew one more thing.
That was, in a few days, the Marines and the Pink Hat Pirates would clash again.
They were also somewhat anticipating what the outcome of this battle would be... Dressrosa Kingdom.
"Fufufufufu, what a group of crazy women. As expected, they cannot be treated merely as a bunch of young girls and rookies."
Doflamingo, sitting in the main seat of the palace, laughed, his eyes behind his sunglasses filled with malice and playfulness.
But at the same time, deep down, he felt a heightened sense of caution and fear.
Because, just as he said, the Pink Hat Pirates absolutely could not be underestimated. At least now, Doflamingo had mentally labeled them as untouchable.
To be honest, he had originally taken the initiative to seek them out, making a trip to Jaya Island after leaving Marineford. The first reason was naturally because he knew the Pink Hat Pirates were active in that area, and the second was to discipline a few disobedient dogs under his command.
But he ultimately missed them. It is likely that even Doflamingo himself was unaware of the existence of Skypiea.
After all, those who truly knew about it were extremely few; even the Marines and the World Government had next to no understanding of Skypiea.
The reason he wanted to find them was that he believed Shiro of the Pink Hat Pirates possessed super research capabilities and technological weapon development skills.
As a weapons dealer, he really did not want to miss this business opportunity, but after missing them, he could only reluctantly choose to return.
Back to the New World.
"Fufufu, the Marines might be serious this time. I truly anticipate the result."
Doflamingo laughed wildly. Like the Four Emperors, he was also highly anticipating this battle, especially wanting to see Shiro's performance and how powerful the equipment and weapons she was wearing in the photo actually were.
As for how he could see this, it was naturally because, as a fellow Underground Emperor, he had some connection with Morgans.
He had asked that guy, and that guy actually planned to conduct a live broadcast report three days later. Didn't that prove that the entire sea would be able to watch the battle between the Pink Hat Pirates and the Marines?
Therefore, he was naturally very much looking forward to it.
At this time, the other Shichibukai, aside from the already expelled Crocodile, even the previously uninterested Kuma and Jinbe, had become intrigued by this.
This was all due to the influence brought by the Pink Hat Pirates' current increase in strength and great fame, forcing them to pay attention.
Moriah's territory was near Water Seven, and the Straw Hat Pirates heading there next was the best proof of that.
This dead fatty was now somewhat looking forward to it, believing the Pink Hat Pirates' next stop would be here. He was very confident in himself, as it was his territory after all.
Of course, in his eyes, the premise was that they could first pass the Marine hurdle. He needed the bodies and shadows of strong individuals to create zombies.
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