"What? Say that again. How is this possible? How could Luna suddenly run off to the New World and even meet Red Hair and Whitebeard? What is she trying to do? A Three Emperors Alliance?"
Meanwhile, at Marineford, Sengoku, who had thought he was finally done with work and could rest a bit, was so startled by the words of the two monitoring Marines that he immediately jumped up from behind his desk.
His face was full of disbelief and fear. After all, if these three Emperor Crews truly united—the Red Hair Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates, currently ranked among the top two Yonko, plus the Pink Hat Pirates, which possesses the world's top-tier expert Luna and whose strength far exceeds two normal Four Emperor Crews.
If they harbored ill intentions toward the Marines, the Marines would surely be doomed this time, and even the World Government would fear this power.
After all, Whitebeard and Red Hair are not simple opponents, even though one of them has already lost an arm, and the other is old and sickly.
"Do you know what they are doing? No, what about now?" Thinking this, Sengoku immediately picked up the transponder snail and shouted anxiously. At this moment, he was alone in his office.
"It's too far, we can't see clearly, but they seem to be drinking," the two Marine Soldiers on the other side said apologetically, as they couldn't gather detailed information.
"Then you just keep watching. I will immediately activate the hidden operative within the Whitebeard Pirates. They will help the Marines understand the detailed situation."
Clearly, this matter was too significant; even Sengoku had no choice but to activate the mole who had been hidden within the Whitebeard Pirates for many years.
After all, these are the current Three Emperors, and Luna is backed by Rocks, a former Overlord of the Seas who is still the embodiment of a devil.
In short, this matter was enough to demand his absolute, undivided attention.
He needed to know exactly what was happening inside... "Gurarara, this really is great sake, much better than what Shanks brings. My body doesn't hurt or feel so uncomfortable anymore. It's just a shame it only treats the symptoms and not the root cause."
Whitebeard drank another bowl of sake, wiped the wine stains from his mouth, and couldn't help but laugh loudly. After all, it had been a long time since he had drunk such fine sake, but he also felt regretful about the hidden injuries and discomfort plaguing his body.
"Whitebeard, that's enough! Are you ever going to stop bringing up my business? Are you addicted to drinking? Don't forget, we have serious matters to discuss."
Shanks complained again, but at the same time, he really wanted to know Luna's purpose for coming here and what exactly she wanted to tell them.
"Gurarara, you're right. Luna Young Lady, tell us what you need. You managed to make both of us stay."
Whitebeard immediately burst into embarrassed laughter. He had been so immersed in drinking that he had completely forgotten the main topic.
"Since both seniors have said so, I will be straightforward. After this meeting, I will return immediately, but I will take a detour through Fish-Man Island beneath the Red Line and the Sabaody Archipelago. As for the reason, it is that for the next two or three years, the focus of the Pink Hat Pirates will remain on the first half of the Grand Line and the Four Seas. Unless earth-shattering events occur in the New World, we will not set foot here."
Luna finished the sake in her hand in one gulp, somewhat crudely wiped the wine stains from the corner of her mouth with her hand, and then spoke with immense pride.
"Not entering the New World for two or three years."
"Hey, hey, are you serious about that?"
Everyone who heard this was stunned into silence, unable to form coherent sentences.
Marco and Benn Beckman both widened their eyes and spoke in unison.
"Absolutely true. I have no need to deceive you. The Pirate Crew I founded is essentially a sisterhood and a travel group. We yearn to travel and play in many places, but the New World is too chaotic and far less interesting than the first half of the Grand Line and the other three seas. If the Marines and the World Government hadn't constantly viewed us as a threat and repeatedly attacked us, I wouldn't act this way. I just want to travel the world freely. If anyone tries to stop me, I will mercilessly beat them, or even eliminate them."
Luna smiled sweetly again, her face showing no trace of deceit, as if it had been wiped clean by an eraser.
This convinced the two Emperor Crews that the Pink Hat Pirates truly did not intend—or at least Luna did not intend—to enter the New World.
"Heh heh, even if you don't, your grandfather will. And if he comes, the New World will become even more chaotic," Shanks said with a wry smile.
Clearly, he was still very worried about Rocks. After all, he was a powerful enemy that even Captain Roger couldn't defeat head-on, and he certainly couldn't.
Moreover, if he knew that Luna had enhanced Rocks' strength, his expression now would probably be as grim as that of a seal bitten by a great white shark just before death.
"Gurarara, I have to admit that Shanks Little brat is right about this. Old Captain is not a peaceful man. Even if I hadn't betrayed him back then, he probably still would have come looking for trouble with me," Whitebeard said with a complicated look on his face.
"You can rest assured about that. I have the ability to keep my grandfather in line. As for why, you can trust three words: 'intergenerational affection.' My grandfather still dotes on me very much."
"Besides, even if he comes to the New World, the only people who would make my grandfather angry enough to fight are probably Kaido, Wang Zhi, and Big Mom, since they were the ones who betrayed him back then. Plus, there is Golden Lion, who is currently active in the first half of the Grand Line."
"As for you, Shanks, my grandfather probably won't compete with a junior. As for Whitebeard, my grandfather will, at most, come and catch up with you."
"My grandfather probably won't mess up the situation in the New World or anything like that. He will likely settle down in one place, especially his former main territory, Hachinosu Island."
Luna's words were immediately like a shot of reassurance. At least her words were effective. Upon hearing her, Shanks and Whitebeard visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness. It seemed they had been overthinking things. At the same time, they understood Luna's character: she was kind, lively, active, and clever Young Lady who, at the very least, wouldn't let the New World fall into chaos right now. With her restraint, even a devil like Rocks would hold back his blade.
"This must be what both seniors are currently worried about, but I think you don't need to worry now. However, seniors, since you are so knowledgeable, have you ever heard of a certain special constitution and a certain Devil Fruit?"
Luna smiled somewhat meaningfully. Sorry, Blackbeard, but the current Yonko situation, plus her grandfather Rocks' Rocks Pirates, meant that the Summit War would maintain a 'Five Powers' structure, which is what she wanted to see.
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