Starting with One Piece, a Multiverse Simulation

But you shouldn't have hurt my friend. Since you did such a thing, I will naturally seek justice for my friend and make you die here!

Wood wasn't sure if Sadie and the others still considered him a friend, but even after all these years, he remained grateful for the kindness they had shown him years ago.

Without them, Wood wouldn't have been able to grow so quickly without the "Multiverse Life Simulation," and he might have even died at the hands of Shiki the Golden Lion.

Chapter 477 The Four Emperors' Sudden Attack

Although it was for the mission, in the end, I betrayed the trust that Little Sadie and the others placed in me.

Over the years, Wood had thought about going back to Impel Down many times, but he didn't know how to face his old friends.

Since his identity cannot be exposed, even if they meet again, they will probably be at each other's throats. Rather than let it turn into that situation, it's better not to meet at all.

Even so, this does not mean that Wood does not care about Sadie and the others. On the contrary, out of gratitude and guilt, Wood has always placed Sadie and the others in a very important place in his heart.

That's why Wood was instantly enraged when he heard Shiryu say that they had taught Sadie and the others a lesson when they left Impel Down!

“Mr. Wood, if you’re angry because of your old friends in Impel Down, then you don’t need to be like this.”

Although we did fight the people in Impel Down, we didn't kill them.

Magellan is a rather troublesome guy; he arrived with his men just before we could unleash our full power.

Furthermore, Blackbeard was worried that things might change if he delayed, so we didn't get entangled with the people from Impel Down.

"That's right. Besides, we've been imprisoned in Impel Down for so many years, suffering every day. So what if we vent our frustrations?"

If you had been tortured for decades, would you guarantee you wouldn't take your anger out on the other people in Impel Down?

By saying this much, Katrin and the others were essentially admitting defeat.

Upon hearing that Little Sadie and the others were still alive, Wood breathed a sigh of relief, and his anger indeed dissipated considerably.

Seeing that Wood's emotions seemed to have stabilized a lot, Katrin and the others were very glad that Magellan had arrived earlier. Otherwise, if they had killed those lowly staff members of Impel Down in their anger, their bodies would be cold by now.

Thinking about this, Katrin and the others couldn't help but feel that Magellan, whom they used to hate the most, didn't seem so hateful anymore...

San Juan Wolf has already been killed by Wood, and the Evil King is now on his deathbed. Wood has vented his anger, and Katrin and the others feel that they have cleared up the misunderstanding, so they can't help but have some other thoughts.

"Mr. Wood, I have an idea. I wonder if you need any crew members right now? What do you think of me?"

Upon hearing Katrin's sudden remark, Shiryu, Basque Jot, and even Wood himself were all clearly stunned.

Seemingly noticing the surprised looks on their faces, Katrin didn't seem to care at all and continued, "This sea has never lacked strong people, but in the end, only one king can remain."

People will follow those who are stronger than themselves, and I, Katrin, will be no exception. In my opinion, Mr. Wood, you are fully qualified and capable of becoming the sole king of the sea.

This wasn't a sudden whim of mine; rather, after transforming into your form using the 'Nine-Tailed Fox Form,' I've come to understand your power far more fully than anyone else.

Katarina was not lying about this. Although she could not use the magic power within Wood by transforming into Wood using her Devil Fruit ability, she could clearly feel the extremely expanding power within him.

No… it should be said that Wood’s physical strength and swordsmanship alone were enough to make Katrin submit.

A body accumulated from multiple worlds and possessing various "blessings" is no joke.

To put it bluntly, even without using magic or the power of the 'Heart of God', Wood's pure physical abilities and swordsmanship are enough to easily defeat 99.9% of the people on this sea.

This is why Catherine encountered an enhanced version of the original; otherwise, even if she, the "knock-off," encountered a Marine Admiral, even if she couldn't win a direct confrontation, the admiral would have been completely helpless against her.

They initially decided to work with Blackbeard because of his promises, but now it's clear to everyone that Blackbeard is no longer capable of doing so.

Regardless of whether what the other party said before was true, now that the other party has not only failed to obtain the "Tremor-Tremor Fruit," but is also struggling to protect himself, Katarina is clearly not going to put all her eggs in one basket.

If she were to rely solely on herself, even if Wood were to let them off the hook now, the Navy would certainly not allow her to leave so easily.

Therefore, in order to continue to evade the law, choosing a new powerful patron is a necessary thing.

In Katlin's view, Wood was the new big, thick leg!

In Katlin's view, choosing Wood as her new patron had far too many advantages.

First and foremost, she should be able to reconcile with Wood. She's already become his henchman, so there's no reason for him to continue to kill her.

Secondly, in Katlin's view, Wood is far more promising than Blackbeard. Wood is now a powerful and influential man with countless henchmen and connections that span the entire ocean.

He has connections in all three sectors—black, white, and gray—and his wealth is so great that even the world's elite have to fawn over him.

In comparison, what the hell does the Blackbeard Pirates have? Apart from Blackbeard and a few seemingly mediocre officers, they don't even have a single henchman.

He has the title of "one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea" but will probably be stripped of it after this incident. As for his pirate ship, it's just a big wooden raft, and he's dirt poor.

Having analyzed the current situation, power, and wealth, let's now look at the strength of both sides.

Blackbeard, having eaten the "Dark-Dark Fruit," possesses considerable strength. While not quite at the pinnacle of power on the high seas, he is certainly a formidable opponent, a nemesis of Devil Fruit users.

If he could really obtain Whitebeard's "Tremor-Tremor Fruit" ability, he could indeed compete with the other "Four Emperors" and Wood. But now that his plan has not been achieved, is there any comparison between him and the Ancient Weapon Wood?

Wood's own strength is now enough to rival two Marine Admirals without being defeated (the reason why Aokiji was completely countered), and Catherine can also vaguely sense that that is not Wood's full strength.

Aside from his own abilities, Wood now also has the power to control Whitebeard, "the strongest man in the world".

After a fierce battle with the Whitebeard Pirates, the Navy is currently in a weakened state, with one of its three strongest fighters gone.

Wood alone can take on Aokiji and Kizaru, the remaining two admirals. Add to that the "immortal" Whitebeard, the vice-captain of the "Nirvana Pirates" Russ, and the Seven Warlords of the Sea, including the Pirate Empress Hancock and the Knight of the Sea Jinbe. Wood's current power is enough to overthrow the entire Marine Headquarters.

If she joins Wood's side, Katrin won't just be free to run away; she'll be in a completely passive and winning situation!

"Barrel" Basque Jot was a smart man and quickly realized the reason why Katrin did this, so after hesitating for a while, he also expressed his willingness to join Wood's side.

Shiryu of the Rain, however, had a large cigar in his mouth and a look of hesitation and struggle on his face.

Shiryu of the Rain was a man of dignity. If he hadn't known Wood before, it would have been one thing, but now the thought that he had to rely on a nobody he used to look down on in order to survive this battle made him feel extremely aggrieved.

In particular, Shiryu of the Rain discovered that while he was still hesitating, those two bastards, Katrin and Basque Jot, had already subtly positioned themselves against him, one ready to strike at any moment, and the other wary of him making a runaway.

"You two bastards, he hasn't even said he wants to accept you yet, and you're already thinking about killing each other?"

Aren't you afraid that after you kill me, he will kill you without hesitation?

Don't mistake this guy for a saint. The people he hates most are the prisoners in Impel Down. When he betrayed the Navy, he killed all the Impel Down prisoners he released.

Before Wood could even speak, those two bastards, Katrin and Basque Jot, had already fully demonstrated their excellent lackey qualities, so Shiryu of the Rain couldn't help but curse out loud.

"I killed those prisoners in Impel Down because they had bad intentions. I rescued them, and instead of being grateful, they tried to kill me. So, it was only right that I killed them in return."

"If you two can kill him and prove your strength and loyalty, I might consider your joining my side."

Upon hearing Wood's words, Katrin and Basque Jot's faces immediately lit up with surprise, while their gazes toward Shiryu of the Rain turned fierce.

"You two used to be prominent figures in the maritime world, and you just believe what he says like that?"

Seeing that Catherine had already raised her sword to strike him, Shiryu of the Rain hurriedly raised his sword to block, while saying in exasperation.

Even if what he said isn't necessarily true, do we have any other choices right now?

Is it really that hard to choose between being your enemy or being his enemy?

What Katrin said clearly surprised Shiryu for a moment, but he quickly understood her behavior.

That's right. If they were in each other's shoes, Shiliu would have made the same choice. If they were enemies with him, there would still be a glimmer of hope, but if they were enemies with Wood, they would only face certain death.

Facing Katrin, who had transformed into "Wood," Shiryu was already at a disadvantage. With the addition of Basque Jotte, who provided support and took sniper shots, Shiryu quickly found himself in a precarious situation.

With two more henchmen, Wood now has the leisure to pay attention to the situation on the battlefield.

In the battle between the Whitebeard and Blackbeard Pirates, Whitebeard has already defeated Doc Q and Laffitte, leaving only Blackbeard, Van Augur, and Burgess struggling to hold on.

Just when Wood thought he could turn the tide of the story and take down Blackbeard, the main villain, ahead of time, another unexpected event occurred.

Perhaps it was the aura of Blackbeard, the villainous BOSS, or perhaps the world's consciousness was influencing the plot, but just as Wood was about to secure victory on the battlefield, the Beasts Pirates led by Kaido and the Big Mom Pirates appeared together!

That's right, it wasn't the "Red-Haired Pirates" that Wood expected, but two other Yonko, Kaido of the Beasts and Charlotte Linlin!

Faced with this situation, not only the Warring States Marshal, but even Wood, who was familiar with the plot, frowned deeply.

There's no other reason than that the current situation is clearly beyond his control. The other two "Four Emperors," Kaido of the Beasts and Charlotte Linlin, suddenly appearing here is obviously not just for a chat; they have clearly come prepared.

"What's going on here! What were the intelligence agents doing all this time?"

Wasn't it said that the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates were at odds over the tea party, and now the two pirate crews are fighting to the death?

Can anyone tell me, is this what they call a life-or-death relationship?

Upon seeing the flags of the "Beasts Pirates" and the "Big Mom Pirates," the person with the most unpleasant expression was not Wood, but Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

From the beginning to the present, the various situations that have arisen in this "Summit War" have been beyond his expectations and have repeatedly disrupted his plans and rhythm.

According to his original plan, after exposing Fire Fist Ace's identity, the Navy, with full preparation and the covert assistance of Wood, should have easily taken down the Whitebeard Pirates.

And they should have successfully taken the heads of Portgas D. Ace and Whitebeard to enhance the Navy's reputation on the high seas.

However, as soon as the war began, the situation spiraled out of control, with various internal conflicts and squabbles, the intrusion of Impel Down prisoners, the Blackbeard Pirates' conspiracies, and a series of unexpected events that caught the "wise general" Fleet Admiral Sengoku off guard time and time again.

In the end, Wood demonstrated the strength to secure victory. Although Marineford was in complete chaos, from a strategic perspective, as long as Wood could keep the Blackbeard Pirates alive, they still won this round by a small margin.

However, now that one "Four Emperors Pirate Crew" hasn't even been defeated yet, two more have appeared. How can Fleet Admiral Sengoku remain calm in this situation?

"Marshal Zhan Guo, is this the unexpected situation you were talking about?"

"As expected of a man known as a 'strategist,' since you anticipated this unexpected situation, besides having us preserve our fighting strength, do you have any other preparations?"

As the pirate ships bearing the flags of the "Beasts Pirates" and the "Big Mom Pirates" drew ever closer to Marineford, Aokiji and Kizaru were filled with utter admiration for Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

As expected of their superior, and a man known as a 'strategist,' he anticipated this unexpected situation from the very beginning.