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Chapter 137: The Sea Trembles on the Eve of War
There were still two days left before the start of the Fourth World War.
At this moment, people in the Pirate World were suppressing their worries. The World War was about the existence or destruction of their world. Although they had won three times in a row, the ninjas were not easy to deal with.
However, the people were not too anxious because the Marines had three Admirals plus Yuichi—a monster-level existence. With such monsters, the Marines would surely win continuously.
Now, under the guidance of newspapers, people all over the world called Yuichi the "Strongest Admiral in the Marines," even though he wasn't officially an Admiral.
But early this morning, people following the news saw a report they didn't expect.
"Marine's Strongest Combatant Yuichi appeared in the New World! After a battle broke out with Whitebeard, the two held a banquet on an unnamed island!"
The first reaction was disbelief. Fake news! Yuichi was a Marine General. Even if he fought Whitebeard, holding a banquet together? A Marine holding a banquet with a Yonko? It was impossible.
But then they read further.
"On the night the World War ended, Marineford erupted in chaos, and the Headquarters building collapsed. Suspected internal battle within the Marines!"
Looking at the text and the spy photos of the Marine building being repaired, people were dumbfounded. On the day the World War ended, Marineford had gathered Marine Vice Admirals, three Admirals, and Yuichi. If anyone attacked, it would be suicide.
Major events like the collapse of the Naval Headquarters being reported only after repairs began made even ordinary people feel something was wrong. The Marines and World Government were deliberately hiding something.
A follow-up article explained why.
"The World Government wanted to seize the Tailed Beast Yuichi obtained. They ordered the Marines and Admirals to arrest him. The three Admirals joined forces to besiege Yuichi, but failed to trap him, resulting in the destruction of the Headquarters building. The hero of the World War, Yuichi, escaped from Marineford."
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku the Buddha, together with Marine Hero Garp, went to the Holy Land Mariejois to negotiate with the Five Elders but failed. The current Fleet Admiral is being held in the Holy Land."
The whole world was boiling. Yuichi then went to the New World to challenge Whitebeard. The news stated that Yuichi failed to defeat Whitebeard but was only slightly inferior.
A Marine General with fighting strength comparable to the Four Emperors was forced to leave the Marines. Ordinary people couldn't figure it out. Was the World Government crazy? Was a Tailed Beast really that important? Important enough to force away a key combat asset?
In the New World, the Four Emperors received the newspaper and a message from Whitebeard simultaneously.
Kaido: "Sure enough, exactly as I thought. Dispatching three Admirals to deal with that kid... the World Government is courageous. It's a pity... they let him escape!"
Kaido looked at the letter sent by Whitebeard. He sneered. "Alliance? Humph!"
In the past, Kaido wouldn't have given a second thought to a Yonko alliance. But now Whitebeard stated that Yuichi's strength was not weaker than his own and that he had decided to unite with Yuichi. In other words, the Whitebeard Pirates effectively had two Yonko-level combatants. Even Kaido had to think carefully.
There was a balance among the Four Emperors. Now that it was broken, it couldn't be ignored.
Big Mom (Charlotte Linlin): "A boy who can be recognized by that old guy... can he reach this stage at this age? Unite! It is a good way to fight for the right to participate in the World War! I can consider it!"
Red-Haired Shanks: After receiving Whitebeard's message, he looked at Beckman. "Do you think we should go?"
Beckman frowned. "This matter has to be carefully considered, but the sea has changed now. The threat from another world is closely related to everyone! No matter who represents our world, if one loses continuously, our world will become weaker and become nutrients for the other world! Give your destiny to others... Shanks, are you willing to accept that?"
Shanks froze for a moment. "Of course not! I don't want my destiny to be controlled by others."
"Alliance! It seems we can agree, but how to combine remains to be studied."
In the Holy Land Mariejois, the Yuichi incident was exposed, causing violent reactions from civilians. They questioned the World Government.
But the Five Elders were more concerned with what was happening between Yuichi and Whitebeard in the New World. There was also "Black Arm" Zephyr and his NEO Marines involved. This man who hated pirates was apparently willing to act with them to help his disciple.
The Five Elders couldn't understand this, so they continued to investigate. And now, Fleet Admiral Sengoku was still tough, showing no intention of compromising.
Seeing that the Fourth World War was about to begin, if Sengoku didn't compromise, the Five Elders would have to take drastic measures.
"Since Sengoku is unwilling to compromise, let him rest! It's time to change the position of Fleet Admiral!"
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