Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 448 The New "Second Generation Pirate Crew"!

Charlotte Katakuri.

Marco was certainly no stranger to this masterpiece of the Charlotte family.

He was just surprised that the White Dragon Emperor would bring up the other party at this time.

It's important to know that the White Dragon Emperor was a powerful pirate who personally destroyed the Big Mom Pirates and the Charlotte Family.

Based on Marco's previous understanding.

Charlotte Katakuri should have been completely destroyed by the White Dragon Emperor along with Big Mom.

But now, judging from what the White Dragon Emperor says...

Charlotte Katakuri is not dead?

A faint red light flickered in Storm's eyes. His Observation Haki "heard" Marco's thoughts and he spoke again.

"Charlotte Katakuri is indeed not dead yet. Although he has not officially joined my ranks, he is currently working for me."

Strom has been in Tottoland, the land of the Great Kingdom, for quite some time now.

The previous owners of Whole Cake Island were the Big Mom Pirates and the Charlotte Family.

Those wicked and vicious pirates were either dead or wounded.

But Storm wasn't cruel enough to wipe out the entire Big Mom Pirates and all the members of the Charlotte Family.

A pirate is a pirate.

However, there are still many underage children in the Charlotte family, and even some toddlers under the age of five.

Adult offspring like Charlotte Perospero and Charlotte Oven, or rather, adult pirates.

Storm, of course, showed no mercy in his cleanup.

But for those Charlotte family children who haven't been completely corrupted yet.

Storm couldn't bring himself to do it.

He originally planned to let Charlotte's children, who were still young, "go free" on Whole Cake Island.

But at Charlotte Katakuri's request.

Storm changed his mind.

Charlotte Katakuri paid for his actions in exchange for the lives of the Charlotte family children.

Um·--

Although Storm had long intended to spare the innocent children.

However, this did not prevent him from using this "decision" he had already made as a condition to make a deal with Charlotte Katakuri.

What Storm asked Katakuri to do—which was also what he wanted Marco to do—was quite simple.

Keep being a pirate!

Moreover, they are pirates who consider the Storm Pirates and the Dawn Pirates as their hypothetical enemies!

Storm's idea was not complicated.

In his view, the appearance of the "ticket" to the final island of Laugh Tale, once all four red stones are collected, will definitely have a significant impact on the development of the Great Pirate Era.

But no matter what.

The number of pirates—especially in the New World—is simply too great.

Even with the combined efforts of the new Navy, the Dawn Pirates, and the Storm Pirates, they still couldn't wipe out all the pirates.

Moreover, compared to the new Navy, or Emperor Pirates like the Dawn Pirates and the Storm Pirates.

The other pirates in the New World are far too weak in terms of both strength and influence.

There's no way these pirates would willingly challenge the new Marines or Storm.

Once Storm and the new navy decide to wipe out these pirates, the pirates will definitely scatter and flee, making it more difficult to capture them.

That is precisely what we have in mind.

Storm plans to find a new "leader" for the pirates in the New World.

Charlotte Katakuri was the first "pirate leader" he had in mind.

In terms of status, Charlotte Katakuri is Big Mom's second son;

In terms of fame, Charlotte Katakuri is the Charlotte family's greatest masterpiece, with a bounty exceeding one billion.

In terms of strength, Charlotte Katakuri, while not as good as the Pirate Emperor, is still considered a top-tier fighter below the Emperor.

The more important point.

There is an irreconcilable conflict between Charlotte Katakuri and Storm!

If Charlotte Katakuri were to raise the banner of rebellion against the White Dragon Emperor, he could unite the scattered pirates of the New World.

He might be able to do it.

And then.

With the help of Charlotte Katakuri, the "leader of the rebels," Storm can wipe out all the monsters and demons of the New World!

In short, it's all about getting rid of pirates.

As for Phoenix Marko, he was the second choice that Storm thought of on short notice.

In terms of all aspects, Marco is no less than Katakuri, and may even be better.

Moreover, Marko is also Storm's enemy!

this point is very important.

In front of Marco, Storm briefly explained his thoughts.

Marco's eyes were filled with strange emotions. He really didn't expect that the White Dragon Emperor would be so enthusiastic about "fighting pirates"!

But then again.

Ever since the White Dragon Emperor rose to fame, it seems he's either fighting pirates or on his way to fight pirates.

Even Marco had never heard of the White Dragon Emperor committing any crimes.

This pirate emperor is not a pirate at all!

Marco's feelings were complicated, but he would never agree to the White Dragon Emperor's conditions.

"I refuse!"

Marco completely disregarded the White Dragon Emperor's [Haki] suppression and once again unleashed his [Phoenix Fruit] ability, transforming himself into a magnificent "birdman".

"The Whitebeard Pirates were destroyed by your hand—I will never cooperate with an enemy like you!"

To be honest.

The Whitebeard Pirates were wiped out by the White Dragon Emperor on the main battlefield.

For this reason.

Marco was very hostile towards the White Dragon Emperor, but he did not resent him.

Pirates die on the battlefield.

This is a very simple way to die.

It's at least a thousand times better than a despicable murder!

But no matter what.

Marco will never forgive the White Dragon Emperor for what he did, and he will never work for him!

"Why don't you hear my terms first?"

Storm remained completely calm, showing no concern whatsoever for the menacing "Flame of Regeneration" before him.

"Take a look behind you first."

Marco instinctively turned his head and saw a huge corpse lying quietly behind him.

The phoenix let out a mournful cry that sounded like it was weeping blood.

"Dad!!"

As the Whitebeard Pirates' ship doctor, Marco's medical skills were quite good, and he immediately recognized Whitebeard's condition.

Dad is dead!

"As a condition—"

Strom's flat voice reached Marco's ears.

"I grant you permission to send the Whitebeard's body back to his homeland—the Isle of the Sphinx—for burial."

"At the same time, I will provide shelter for Sphinx Island, or you can personally protect that island."

Unlike Charlotte Katakuri.

Katakuri was willing to work for Storm mainly because many of Charlotte's descendants were in the latter's hands.

But Marco?

He was simply a phoenix, free from all ties.

The Whitebeard Pirates were almost completely wiped out, leaving only this "Phoenix".

If Storm wants to persuade Marco, he can only do so through Whitebeard.

"you!"

Marco turned his head, his eyes blazing with blue flames as he stared fiercely at the White Dragon Emperor, wishing he could skin him alive, tear him apart, and cut him into a thousand pieces.

"Of course, you can refuse my terms."

Storm didn't care about Marco's hostile attitude at all—he would have been surprised if the phoenix didn't hate him.

"But let me tell you the consequences first."

"First, I will kill you, and the Whitebeard Pirates will be completely wiped out;

"Secondly, out of respect, I will give Whitebeard a respectable funeral. I will send someone to bury Whitebeard's body on Sphinx Island, so you don't need to worry about that."

Finally, Whitebeard's hometown, the World Kingdom, continued to expand its power and take over all the territories that previously belonged to the Whitebeard Pirates, but it did not treat Sphinx Island in any special way.

"Sphinx Island will become one of the demonic territories of the World of Warcraft, but that's all."

To be fair...

Marco was not afraid of death.

If he could be killed by the White Dragon Emperor.

He wouldn't mind going to hell right now to catch up with his father, Joz, and Vista.

However, Marco is very familiar with the Sphinx Island.

The Whitebeard Pirates have been established for nearly forty years, during which time they have accumulated a large amount of treasure through various means.

According to pirate rules, most of the Whitebeard Pirates' treasure was distributed to the "captain."

?

That is, Whitebeard Book 7

But Whitebeard himself didn't care about treasure; he only cared about his "family."

Whitebeard sent most of his treasure to his hometown, the Sphinx.

Marco could disregard his life.

But he felt obligated to protect his father’s hometown.

of course.

Marco could also choose to leave this matter to the White Dragon Emperor.

However, the Phoenix was truly uneasy about the other party's indifferent attitude towards Sphinx Island.

And there was also my father's remains...

Marco remained silent for a long time before finally putting away his "Flame of Regeneration" and reverting back to his ordinary pineapple head.

"I will not work for you! However, I will join forces with Charlotte Katakuri to exact my revenge on you!"

"No problem. Charlotte Katakuri actually felt the same way. I welcome your challenge."

Storm nodded, not surprised by Marco's final choice.

"However, remember one thing: never harm the innocent. That's my bottom line."

"If you, or Charlotte Katakuri, cross this line, I will immediately terminate our cooperation and arrest you."

Marco gave the White Dragon Emperor a cold glance.

"I seriously doubt whether you're a pirate or a Marine!"

"Okay! I'll play my cards!"

Storm spread his hands and said casually,

"Actually, I am not only the Pirate Emperor, but also the Fleet Admiral of the new Marines."

Marco frowned and observed the White Dragon Emperor carefully for a while, but he couldn't be sure of the truthfulness of what the other party said.

But there is one thing he is certain of.

We really can't entrust Dad's funeral arrangements to this unreliable guy!

"There's one more thing."

Seeing that Marco didn't respond, Storm changed the subject from the new navy.

"Besides Charlotte Katakuri, there is another person who will be acting with you."

"Her name is Yamato, and she is a member of the Storm Pirates."

Yamato?

Marco was pretty sure he had never heard of the name.

But this woman was actually ranked alongside Charlotte Katakuri by the White Dragon Emperor—

Who is this woman?

"Kaido's daughter—or, of course, he calls her his son."

Storm briefly introduced Yamato's identity, and then spoke with self-assurance.

"I think it's necessary to place 'one of my people' between you and Charlotte Katakuri."

Even if it's necessary, don't say it so openly!

Marco glanced speechlessly at the White Dragon Emperor.

"Why is Kaido's daughter in your hands? Is her situation the same as mine and Katakuri's?"

"No, they are not the same."

Storm shook his head and said seriously.

"Yamato hates her father and wishes she could overthrow him completely."

"So after I defeated Kaido of the Beasts, Yamato willingly worked for me."

"snort!"

Marco snorted, it was unclear whether he believed the story.

but.-

Kaido's daughter;

Bigom's second son;

And him—

That White Dragon Emperor really has a twisted sense of humor!

Isn't the Dawn Pirates, one "second-generation pirate crew," enough?!