Watching Ace, who had a face full of enthusiasm, Marco couldn't help but fall silent.
For Ace, who possessed the identity of Roger's son and the number one supernova, at the beginning, Marco, who was the Whitebeard Pirates' strategist, also valued this fresh blood as much as Whitebeard did.
It was just a pity that his current way of doing things undoubtedly made him a bit unsure.
In particular, when Whitebeard had selected Laxus as Ace's new stepping stone, Marco felt a bit uneasy in his heart.
What if it was like when they had faced the Skeletal Great Demon? They would suffer a Waterloo before the battle even started.
For Ace, who was still a newcomer, it would simply be a nightmare.
"Glug glug!" The sound of the Den Den Mushi suddenly rang out, breaking the atmosphere on the deck.
Before they could react, an urgent voice had already rang out inside the Den Den Mushi.
"Captain Marco, something bad has happened. Kaido of the Beasts is leading his forces to attack the Marine fleet that's escorting Jack the Drought. A battle is taking place in the Sass Sea!"
What? Marco and the others' expressions changed drastically.
They had expected that Kaido wouldn't let it go so easily.
But they had never expected that he would attack the Marine's ships and fleets so quickly.
"Us, isn't the Sass Sea within Shanks's territory? What's that guy's reaction? If the Marine takes advantage of this route and deliberately causes infighting among the Four Emperors, that madman, Kaido, will definitely not let it go!" Marco asked urgently.
Their existence as the Four Emperors was the main factor that balanced the Marine Headquarters.
Don't forget that behind the Headquarters, there was also the most mysterious World Government.
There was also the up-and-coming force of the Revolutionary Army that was entangled with them.
However, the Celestial Dragons had been able to control the World Government for eight hundred years. They didn't believe that they didn't have any trump cards.
It could be said that as the Whitebeard Pirates' strategist, Marco still hoped that the power balance of the Four Emperors could be maintained.
"The Four Emperors, Red Hair Shanks, seems to have already received the intelligence. As Kaido of the Beasts exchanged blows with the admiral on board, he forcefully intervened and smoothed things over. In the end, Kaido of the Beasts took Jack the Drought away."
A hurried reply came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi. Listening to these words, Marco secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"That brat, Red Hair, still likes to play the peacemaker. I didn't expect that after going to the East Blue, he not only lost an arm but his strength has actually increased so much!"
Whitebeard took a swig of wine and said, "I really suspect what kind of broken place the East Blue is."
"Not only could it produce a Roger, but there's also the madman, Garp. Now even that kid, Red Hair, has to go there. I really have to go take a look if I have the chance."
In the original work, the East Blue was known as the weakest sea, but as Whitebeard had said, it was also a place where crouching tigers and hidden dragons lived.
If the Revolutionary Army's Dragon's identity was also announced and the fact that Shiki the Golden Lion had also been lurking there was also revealed,
then this weakest sea would probably become a legendary sea.
"Pops, don't forget that Ace also came out of the East Blue." Jozu said with a smile, "However, this time, the Marine also handed Jack over to Kaido. Didn't they lose all of their remaining face?"
"Lose all of their face?" Marco chuckled and said, "Jozu, you're still thinking too simply about things."
"That guy, Sengoku, is an old fox. He chose the Sass Sea route because he was aiming for Red Hair's personality."
"If they simply met with Kaido, then it would be a battle where everyone would lose. With that guy, Red Hair, coming forward, the Marine can still sell a favor in name and retreat safely after encountering two Four Emperors."
"This way, they'll lose a lot less face." Faced with Marco's analysis, the people present nodded in agreement one after another.
"Marco is right." Whitebeard also nodded in agreement and said, "However, now that that madman, Kaido, has rescued Jack, that kid, Laxus, is probably going to have a headache next."
"I really hope that he can survive in Kaido's hands so that Ace will have a chance to climb to the top!"
...
On the other hand, in Dressrosa, King's Plateau!
A figure streaked across the void and finally landed in the royal city.
"Young Master, you're finally back."
Trebol, who had a snot bubble hanging from his nose and was leaning on a cane, took the lead to look at the figure that had landed.
"Trebol, looking at your anxious appearance, it seems that the matter has been investigated clearly." Doflamingo walked with splayed feet, sat down on a chair, and said with a smile.
As the underworld king, and also an ally of Kaido of the Beasts, one of the Four Emperors, and also possessing the most core secrets of the Celestial Dragons, it could be said that Doflamingo had great influence on this sea.
"Young Master, Vergo has already sent back the news." Trebol took out a stack of intelligence and handed it to Doflamingo.
"Oh, that kid actually has this kind of bet with Akainu!" Doflamingo raised his eyebrows, seeming a bit surprised.
"Zephyr and Sengoku both recognized him as the candidate for the next chief instructor of the Marine recruit camp. He possesses extraordinary physical skill training methods and methods."
"It seems that the Marine has obtained a remarkable existence this time."
Speaking of this, a trace of playful laughter flashed across Doflamingo's face and said, "However, it seems that Momousagi's Devil Fruit really flowed out of our hands."
"If that madman, Kaido, finds out that we possess a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit and didn't trade with him first, I'm afraid that guy will come here to commit suicide."
Faced with these words, Trebol's expression couldn't help but change.
Their Donquixote Family often dealt with Kaido of the Beasts, so they of course knew how serious that guy, who had terrible drinking habits, could be once he got drunk.
"Young Master, how should we deal with it? That kid took our Devil Fruit empty-handed." Trebol said in a deep voice.
To be able to become the underworld king, Doflamingo's methods weren't something that ordinary people could compare to.
He could even plant spies above the level of vice admiral in the Marine Headquarters.
If he hadn't underestimated Luffy, who had the protagonist halo, he probably wouldn't have been defeated.
"That kid and the Skeletal Great Demon are both guys of unknown origin. I heard that they even met in Alabasta. You try to investigate whether there's any relationship between the two of them." Doflamingo said with a chuckle.
"As for that guy, he got our Devil Fruit, so of course, he needs to pay some price. However, we can't easily come forward. Let others go."
"Young Master, you're right. We were able to get to this step. Every step needs to be taken with caution." Trebol hurriedly agreed.
"That guy has already set sail. Who knows, he might be able to be used this time. Otherwise, wasting that Devil Fruit wouldn't be worth it at all."
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