Lord of the Stars of the Grand Line

As expected, after a brief silence, Whitebeard slapped his hand, and with a loud bang, the newspapers under his command were all shattered into dust!

Then he stood up, his expression terrifying...

Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world, was utterly enraged!

Clearly, the young man he was referring to was Luo Feng!

In the past few days, after the Ace incident was exposed, not only the Navy took action, but the Whitebeard Pirates certainly wouldn't just sit idly by; they started taking action immediately.

As one of the Four Emperors of the New World, his power extends far beyond the subordinates aboard the Moby Dick.

There are dozens of pirate crews affiliated with them and operating under the name of Whitebeard. Putting aside their strength, the sheer number of these crews is terrifying!

In addition, there are many territories under their protection, much like the relationship between Alabasta and Lofeng.

Whether overtly or covertly, these are all forces under the main fleet, and they can always come in handy at crucial moments.

After the Navy officially confirmed Ace's capture, Whitebeard's side also received the news.

That is, the one who captured Ace and handed him over to the Navy was a nameless young pirate captain (033), who seemed to have never even appeared on this sea.

This dispelled the Whitebeard Pirates' doubts about Blackbeard. They had been wondering how Blackbeard, with his strength, could possibly be a match for Ace.

It has now been confirmed that it was indeed not Blackbeard, but this result is even more frustrating. An unknown young pirate captain?

What's the difference between this and saying something completely pointless?!

“I had a bad feeling from the beginning, and now it has come true.”

Whitebeard seemed to age ten years in an instant, his voice tinged with self-reproach as he said, "I really should have stopped Ace. Teach, that kid, in the end, it all started with him!"

"That red-haired brat, I really should have listened to his advice back then!"

The incident Whitebeard was referring to was when Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, came to him before Ace's accident.

Shanks once said that Blackbeard was not simple and that they should recall Ace and stop the pursuit.

As predicted, although he was defeated by Luo Feng, he is ultimately connected to Blackbeard...

However, what Whitebeard didn't know was that Blackbeard had also become a corpse, forever buried under the yellow sands of Alabasta!

"Boys, my sons, your brothers, Ace has been captured by the Navy and is to be executed! What should we do?!"

Suddenly, the white-bearded man's dejected expression vanished, his eyes widened in anger, and he shouted at his many subordinates.

"Of course we'll take Marineford and bring Ace back!"

"Let those arrogant marines see the strength of the Whitebeard Pirates!"

"The old man has been silent for too long. They've forgotten what the name 'Whitebeard' represents!"

"We need to teach them a lesson they won't forget; we can't let this go!"

"That's right, Ace absolutely cannot be handed over to them!"

In an instant, everyone on the ship seemed to be injected with adrenaline. Even the many composed captains were now filled with excitement and passion, showing no fear of the navy and single-mindedly wanting to attack!

"Gurararara, alright, you little rascals!"

Whitebeard laughed loudly, waving his fist, and said, "You are all my family. I, Newgate, will never abandon any of my family."

"So, let's bring Ace back!"

"Yes, Father."

After giving his pep talk, Whitebeard looked at Marco beside him and said, "You're in charge of what happens next, Marco."

"Understood, Dad!"

Marco smirked, then a pair of wings wreathed in blue flames appeared, carrying him away from the Moby Dick…

Since Whitebeard had made his decision, his sons would naturally give him their full support. (aiaj)

Marco is leaving the main ship to mobilize the forces of his pirate crew stationed in various sea areas.

Marineford is a tough nut to crack; they won't just charge in recklessly without a plan.

Besides Marco, the captains on the Moby Dick were also busy, with Den Den Mushi ringing incessantly as they mobilized their respective squads and pirate crews.

The atmosphere of impending war is spreading, and this sea is no longer peaceful...

Besides the Whitebeard Pirates, on the other side, in the first half of the Grand Line, Marineford was also extremely busy!

Not only is Whitebeard's crew mobilizing troops and preparing to head towards Marineford, but the Marine Headquarters is also making various preparations for this great battle!

Almost all the naval branches across the entire sea area were notified. Every general-level officer, even a commodore, received orders to lead their fleet back to reinforce headquarters!

As for lieutenant generals, needless to say, even the lowest-ranking lieutenant general, let alone N'Zoth, would have to lead his troops back to reinforce!

This demonstrates the importance the Naval Headquarters attached to this operation…

In addition, the Navy notified all the active-duty Shichibukai, requesting them to gather at Marineford to help the Navy guard the area.

Moreover, this is absolutely not a matter for discussion, but an absolute order. Anyone who dares to disobey and not come will be stripped of their title as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, treated as an ordinary pirate, and subjected to a siege!

It's clear that the Navy is really desperate this time, willing to risk a break with the Seven Warlords of the Sea in order to force them to come and provide support!

After all, this group is a powerful and formidable fighting force, and if they come to help, the Navy's chances of winning will indeed be much higher.

Therefore, the Navy not only notified and issued strict orders, but also dispatched several naval fleets to the various Shichibukai's bases to personally lure them over!

Moreover, each fleet is personally led by an elite vice admiral. For example, Vice Admiral Momonga, who went to invite the Pirate Empress Boa Hancock, is an absolute elite vice admiral!

This strength, second only to the Admirals, is extremely rare in the entire Navy. There are only sixteen of them, and they are the absolute backbone of the Navy Headquarters!

The level of importance the Navy attaches to this matter is self-evident...

However, even with such meticulous measures, an accident still occurred this time.

The Seven Warlords of the Sea have always been missing one member. Originally there were only six, but this time only four elite vice admirals were sent.

Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, has been arrested for various reasons, as well as his special relationship with Ace. He is also imprisoned in Impel Down's Infinite Hell and has been stripped of his title as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Another unexpected event occurred with Crocodile...

Chapter 149 Warring States Period, You Ask Who I Am? Captain of the Godfall Pirates—Luo Feng!

"Crocodile?!"

"You bastard, what are you trying to do! Do you really want to leave the ranks of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?!"

In the highest-ranking office at Naval Headquarters, Sengoku held a Den Den Mushi (snail phone), spitting as he spoke, his face tense, clearly seething with rage!

"Hahaha, who knows?"

On the other side, a familiar laugh rang out; it was undoubtedly Crocodile.

"Warring States, I've already said I'll go to Marineford, but I don't need your guidance. I have my own path to walk!"

"Hehehe, you should worry about your current situation instead of wasting your time on me. What, isn't the pressure from that old man with the white beard enough? You still have time to talk to me about this?"

Crocodile's words clearly have multiple meanings. "Go your own way" is a phrase that anyone who isn't a fool can probably discern as ambiguous.

Not to mention the Warring States period, which was known for its wise generals.

However, it must be said that what this guy said was somewhat unfair. Crocodile clearly knew what Sengoku was most anxious about right now, yet he kept bringing it up, poking at the other's sore spot...

"It seems you've indeed returned to being a pirate. I'd like to know, what is that young man's background, that he could make someone like you willingly bow down?"

"Moreover, we have never been enemies with him; on the contrary, we have some good relations with him. Since he is willing to hand Ace over to G12, why should we be his enemies?"

"In this way, I'll give him a proper title. You know there are vacancies in the Seven Warlords of the Sea. If he's willing..."

"I can make him the head of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and in an emergency, he will have the authority to mobilize the other Seven Warlords!"

Clearly, the Warring States period was no pushover either. Having served as marshal for so many years, how could he possibly be thrown off balance by such a small joke?

The young man he was referring to was naturally Luo Feng!

Instead of being thrown off balance, the Warring States period started to move in its own direction, patiently trying to win over the powerful young man to the navy at this crucial moment!

He knew that Crocodile wasn't the only one on the other end of the phone, so what he said was clearly meant for Luo Feng's ears.

"Mobilize...the Seven Warlords of the Sea?!"

This time, it was Crocodile's turn to be completely bewildered!

What's going on? I've never even heard of such a thing before, let alone whether there's any precedent for it!

These great pirates came to apply for the Seven Warlords of the Sea because they didn't have to spend every day in the flames of war. As legal pirates, they could do whatever they wanted.

Ultimately, it's just that having this title allows them to become more free and unrestrained.

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As fellow members of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, who would submit to whom? It's a good thing they don't immediately start fighting when they meet. As for obeying each other's orders, that's pure nonsense, an impossible thing!

Don't you see how Doflamingo enthusiastically invited Crocodile to open a "Shaxian Snacks" restaurant, and he was immediately defeated? Let alone giving orders to him...

So everything the other party said sounded like utter nonsense to Crocodile, a veteran Shichibukai who had been in power for ten years!

If it hadn't been said by the Warring States period himself, probably no one would have believed it!

"Although this decision is difficult, I believe I am capable of making it."

"How about it? You'll have time to think it over."

Hearing Crocodile's change in tone, Sengoku calmed down and asked slowly.

Clearly, Sengoku seemed to have his opponent completely under control, and the temptation to mobilize the forces of the other Seven Warlords of the Sea was something that most people couldn't resist!

You have to understand what this will mean if it's accomplished...

Putting everything else aside, the individual strength of each of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is extremely powerful!

The strongest among them are even above the vice-emperors of the emperor. With such a powerful force, even the four emperors would be tempted!

Most importantly, whether these people are willing or not is not something Luo Feng and his group need to worry about. Sengoku has made it clear enough that the Navy and the World Government will handle everything.

"Ha, as expected of a strategist, Fleet Admiral... Sengoku!"

Just then, a young voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi; it was none other than Luo Feng's voice!

"You've finally shown up. You should have heard my suggestion. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this unfamiliar voice, Sengoku frowned. He knew that the main character had arrived!

"Not very good..."