One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach's heart sank, and he and Doc Q fled in a sorry state.

Before that, he had to recruit more members to expand his Blackbeard Pirates crew.

The Holy Land of Mary Geoise, deep within the flowers.

Cobra, the newly elected member of the Five Elders, walks alongside Jaigollucia Satan, disguised as Crescent Hunter Katrina Devon, in this sacred place where outsiders are strictly forbidden from entering.

While the Crescent Moon Hunter, Katrina Devon, remained outwardly calm, her mind was in turmoil. She had never imagined that such a shocking secret was hidden within the World Government, that the so-called Five Elders were not the ultimate decision-makers, and that the real decision-makers were someone else entirely.

Now, she is about to meet Lord Im and witness the truth of the world. Even though she already knows this from Yang Ming, she still cannot hide her surging emotions.

Nearly.

closer.

Along the long red carpet, ahead was a huge platform resembling an altar. Steps made of white jade were ascended, and twenty weapons of various shapes and sizes were stuck upside down on the floor. A mysterious figure sat on the empty throne.

The Crescent Moon Hunter, Katrina Devon, dared not look too closely, fearing that she might reveal her true colors and be exposed by Lord Im. Like the other Five Elders, she obediently knelt on the red carpet, her noble head bowed, offering absolute loyalty to the Supreme King on the Void Throne.

If an outsider were to witness this scene, their worldview would likely be shattered.

In many people's minds, the Five Elders are already the rulers of the world, but here they are merely watchdogs, which is a huge contrast.

"A descendant of the Nefertari family?"

Lord Im rested one hand on his cheek, his scarlet eyes revealing a hint of reminiscence and contemplation, as if he saw a resemblance to his companion from eight hundred years ago in Cobra.

Cobra already knew about this ancient monster who had lived for over eight hundred years from the diaries passed down through generations. Hearing a hint of reminiscence in the other's tone, Cobra, being a shrewd man, immediately seized the opportunity and said:

"Lord Im, our Nefertari family's ancestors once said that you are the beacon of the world, bringing peace and stability to the world. As a junior, I am honored to serve you and be at your service."

"interesting."

Lord Im has lived for so many years, what kind of people hasn't he seen?

He immediately saw through Cobra's little scheme. Cobra was clearly afraid that the fact that the Nefertari family's ancestor refused to become a Celestial Dragon had left a bad impression on him, thus affecting the status of Cobra, one of the Five Elders. That's why he was deliberately trying to please him like this.

With a slight upturn of his lips, Lord Im didn't feel there was anything wrong with it. He was more than happy to see the descendants of his deceased friend so groveling.

If the deceased knew that their descendants were so disappointing, they would probably turn in their graves.

Would you consider this an unconventional blond-haired guy?

Lord Im did not make the Five Elders stand up, but let them continue to kneel there, even though they were all old and kneeling on the ground for a long time could easily cause knee pain or even physical problems, Lord Im turned a blind eye.

"The world situation has changed dramatically. After the Beasts Pirates were eliminated, although the Dark Night Pirates were ranked as one of the Four Emperors, we all know that the Dark Night Pirates have no base and therefore no territory to recruit soldiers. Their main threat to the World Government lies in their ability to come and go without a trace."

"You've been investigating the Dark Night Pirates for years without finding anything out. So, what are your thoughts on the other three Yonko?"

As Lord Im finished speaking, the five elders looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Ah this..."

This is really embarrassing!

The three original Five Elders looked distressed, as if Lord Im had given them a huge problem.

If the Four Emperors were so easy to eliminate, they would have done it long ago.

The Bigo Pirates are based on Whole Cake Island, and their sphere of influence encompasses more than a hundred surrounding islands. Many small countries in the New World live in their shadow, either directly or indirectly. Furthermore, through family marriages, they have forcibly bound many forces and powerful individuals to their cause, giving the Bigo Pirates unparalleled influence.

The Whitebeard Pirates are the oldest crew. Although their territory is not as large as the Bigo Pirates, the Whitebeard Pirates have always upheld the principles of benevolence and righteousness, which makes the countries and people in their territory tend to be under their protection. They have a very strong sense of cohesion and fighting power, making them a tough nut to crack.

Although the Red-Haired Pirates, like the Dark Night Pirates, do not have a fixed territory or a pirate empire, and their crew is small, he has made many friends since his debut. He has friends in all the major powers on the sea, so he can be said to be able to call on many people. As long as he stands up to call, powerful people from all races will surely come to his aid.

Furthermore, Shanks' background is far from simple, and he has close ties with the Figaran family.

The Figarand family is one of the twenty Celestial Dragon families, and has always had very few members of their bloodline.

If they think the Red-Haired Pirates are easy to bully and prepare to send a large army to besiege them, it will inevitably provoke the wrath of the Figarand family.

That's why each of the Four Emperors is a tough nut to crack; if you take a bite, you'll not only chip your teeth but also draw blood.

Knowing that saying too much would lead to trouble, the Crescent Moon Hunter, Katrina Devon, like the other three, buryed her head in the sand, remaining silent from beginning to end, trying to make her presence inconspicuous so as not to attract Lord Im's attention.

Upon seeing this, Lord Im's expression darkened.

Just as he was about to lose his temper, he suddenly heard Cobra shout urgently:

“Great and holy Lord Im, I have a plan to offer.”

Listening to Cobra's shameless flattery, the three former Five Elders inwardly spat and thought to themselves:

"shameless!"

Cobra didn't care about the three people's gazes. Before coming to pay his respects to Lord Im, he had already spoken with Yang Ming and rehearsed what might happen during today's meeting. Unexpectedly, Yang Ming had guessed everything correctly. Cobra's admiration for Yang Ming was like a never-ending stream, and he naturally prepared to guide Lord Im well according to the script that Yang Ming had given him.

Lord Im had long disliked the behavior of the former Five Elders, who stammered and couldn't utter a sound when facing the Four Emperors. But when he saw that Cobra, the new Five Elder, actually had something to say, his eyes lit up.

"But it doesn't matter."

Having received Lord Im's approval, Cobra's face lit up with joy, and he said:

"Great and holy Lord Im, I have learned from Admiral Shura that the Navy recently captured Ace, the new captain of the second division of the Whitebeard Pirates. His background is definitely not simple, because he is also the biological son of the Pirate King Roger."

Lord Im: "Nani?"

Chapter 317 I only wish to cleanse the four directions and protect a corner of this floating world.

Stone archways, horseshoe-shaped doors and windows, and secluded corridors, all intersecting vertically, create a sense of visual openness that extends like flowers, giving people an infinitely mysterious sensory experience.

The Void Throne has witnessed the rise and fall of nations over the past eight hundred years, and the blank century of history. The person on the Void Throne is Lord Im, the true ruler of this great sea.

At this moment, even Lord Im was shocked by the news revealed by Cobra.

The new captain of the second division of the Whitebeard Pirates, Ace, is actually the biological son of the late Pirate King Roger.

This news gave Lord Im pause for thought.

After the death of Pirate King Roger, the CP organization searched for his wife and children all over the world. They even predicted the birth year of Roger's children and then cruelly and secretly executed all the children born in that year, regardless of whether they were boys or girls. Thousands of families were involved, causing unimaginable pain to countless parents.

Human joys and sorrows are not the same.

For ordinary families, children are the fruit of love, the hope and future of the family.

But in the eyes of Lord Im and the World Government, it's better to kill ten thousand innocent people than to let one guilty person go free. As long as the seeds of evil can be nipped in the bud, it's all worth it.

Human life?

In the eyes of these rulers who are high above, human lives are nothing more than a pile of cold, hard data. So what if many people die?

According to the responses from those CP organization agents at the time, all the children born that year should have been killed, and there couldn't possibly be any survivors.

Lord Im has an excellent memory, comparable to being able to read ten lines at a glance and remember everything he reads. Even though this information is from many years ago, he still remembers it clearly.

After reviewing the intelligence in his mind, Lord Im looked down at Cobra and said in a deep voice:

"Are you sure this is true?"

"Reporting to the great and holy Lord Im, I can vouch for the absolute truth of this information with my integrity and my position as one of the Five Elders!"

Seeing Cobra's resolute answer, Lord Im suddenly lost confidence.

Could it be that those CP organization agents are trying to fool me?

Damn!

Damn them all!

Lord Im's face remained expressionless, but his mind was filled with murderous intent, and an invisible aura surged forth, causing the five people kneeling on the ground to tremble inwardly.

After suppressing his immense aura, Lord Im began to ponder seriously.

If what Cobra said is true, then something terrible is about to happen!

Did that old fox Edward Newgate, with his white beard, not know about this beforehand?

If he knew beforehand, given his rivalry with Pirate King Roger back then, yet he took in his rival's child, it was clear he was treating Ace as his successor. That's why he entrusted the long-vacant position of Second Division Captain to Ace.

What will happen once Whitebeard Edward Newgate learns that Ace has been captured by the Navy?

Even a fool could see that Edward Newgate, the Whitebeard Pirates, would definitely use all the strength of the Whitebeard Pirates to rescue Ace!

If this happens, the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy are bound to have a war of the century!

The navy cannot afford to lose this war.

Even if the navy manages to win, it will likely be a Pyrrhic victory, resulting in the loss of a large number of soldiers.

"Cobra, I've heard you have a close relationship with that Asura General, is that true?"

Upon hearing Lord Im's question, which took a complete 180-degree turn, Cobra was first taken aback, then immediately startled.

Only a handful of people knew that he had betrothed his daughter, Princess Vivi, to Yang Ming. How did Lord Im know?

Could it be that Lord Im has already planted a spy among my people?

Thinking that he had just executed the traitor who had been having an affair with the Five Elders not long ago, Cobra suddenly realized with dismay that he had been surrounded by a group of women all morning, and the worst part was that he had been kept in the dark all along!

This discovery sent a chill down Cobra's spine.

Fortunately, no one else knew about his alliance and plans with Yang Ming, otherwise Kobra would have felt that he couldn't stay there for another second and that his scheme would be exposed.

Swallowing hard to moisten his dry throat, Cobra gave a fawning smile and said:

"Reporting to the holy and great Lord Im, my daughter Vivi and Yang Ming fell in love at first sight and are now an enviable couple."

"Hmm~" Lord Im remained noncommittal. "So, in your opinion, what is the character of General Shura?"

Lord Im's question is like a woman asking her boyfriend whether to save her first or his mother first if they both fall into the water.

This is simply a fatal question!

Fortunately, Cobra was also a remarkable person, quick-witted, and carefully considered the meaning behind Lord Im's question.

Since his debut, Yang Ming has worked diligently in the Navy for many years and is the youngest Admiral in history. Not long after taking office, he directly destroyed the Beast Pirates, which had been causing trouble for many years. His achievements are outstanding and his resume is almost impeccable.

Now, Yang Ming wants to ascend to the position of the highest ruler of the navy, the admiral. He is not lacking in merit, but only in the approval of Lord Im and the Five Elders!

Once the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates engage in a great war, they will need to tie anyone of value to the war machine!

Thinking of this, Kobra's eyes lit up.

"In my opinion, Yang Ming is a kind and virtuous man with impeccable character. Moreover, he has a strong desire to improve himself and has always hoped to get closer to us Celestial Dragons, but he just doesn't have the means to do so."

A wise person speaks tactfully and leaves no room for misunderstanding. Cobra had only gone so far as to say to Lord Im: