One Piece: The Straw Hat Pirates' Max-Level Swordsman

"Kaido, I heard that you are going to save Ace now. Is this true?" Ling Tian, ​​who came to the main hall of Onigashima, couldn't wait to ask Kaido directly as soon as he stepped into the hall.

His voice echoed in the empty hall, with a hint of urgency and worry.

"That's right." Kaido answered Ling Tian's question without hesitation when he heard it.

His voice was like a huge bell, shaking the hall. Kaido's huge body stood straight, his eyes burning with rage and eagerness.

"Don't act impulsively." Ling Tian frowned and walked quickly into the hall, saying solemnly. His steps were heavy and powerful, and every step seemed to be filled with deep worry.

Kaido frowned, his knife-like wrinkles filled with anger and anxiety, and he shouted, "Brother Lingtian, Ace is trapped in the Marine Headquarters. The longer we delay, the more danger he will face. I can't wait any longer!"

His voice was full of anxiety and uneasiness, like the roar of a trapped beast.

Ling Tian walked up to Kaido, looked directly into his eyes that seemed to be burning with flames, and said firmly: "Kaido, I understand your anxiety. Ace is in deep trouble now, and we are all very anxious. But think about it calmly, what is the Marine Headquarters? It is a heavily guarded dragon's den and tiger's lair! Countless masters, sophisticated fortifications, and all kinds of unknown traps and mechanisms. If we go there rashly, it will be like a moth to a flame. Not only will it be difficult to rescue Ace, but we may also put ourselves in an irretrievable desperate situation."

"What's more, the Navy announced that Ace will not be executed until three months later. This means that we still have time to prepare and the opportunity to make a more comprehensive plan." Ling Tian continued, his eyes full of calmness and rationality.

Kaido clenched his fists, his joints crackling, and the powerful force seemed to be able to burst the air in his hands.

He said unwillingly: "Then Brother Lingtian, what do you think we should do?" There was a hint of helplessness and eagerness in his voice, and he expected Lingtian to come up with a feasible plan.

Ling Tian pondered for a moment, his eyes deep, as if he was quickly deducing various possible situations in his mind, and slowly said: "We need a detailed plan and sufficient preparation. The Marine Headquarters is not an ordinary place. There are many masters and strong people there. Not to mention those famous admirals, there are countless masters hiding in the dark. Moreover, the Marine Headquarters must have set up many traps, and every step may be murderous. If you rush in directly on impulse, it will be like a moth to a flame. You will die in vain and will not be able to save Ace at all."

Kaido snorted coldly, and a stream of heavy air blew out of his nose like an angry bull: "Are we just going to sit there and wait? Ace is suffering there, every minute and every second is torture for him, and it is torture for me too!"

"No," Ling Tian waved his hand, his expression serious and earnest, "Of course we can't just wait. First of all, we have to collect intelligence, this is the top priority. We must understand the deployment of the Navy Headquarters, their personnel arrangements, which masters are stationed in which key positions, how many regular troops there are, and how many hidden forces there are. We also need to find out their fortifications, what kind of defense lines they have, and whether there are any special defense mechanisms. More importantly, we need to know the exact location where Ace is imprisoned. This is the core goal of our action."

Ling Tian paused and continued, "At the same time, we must gather more reliable allies to enhance our strength. Two fists cannot defeat four hands. When facing the powerful Navy Headquarters, the principle of strength in numbers is particularly important. Only by gathering more strong men can we have a greater chance of winning."

Kaido paced back and forth, his footsteps were heavy, each step left a deep mark on the ground, and he seemed a little anxious: "How long will this take? I can't wait any longer. Every second I wait, I feel like I am letting down Ace."

"Two months." Ling Tian said firmly, his eyes looking directly at Kaido, without the slightest retreat or hesitation, "In two months, we will gather at the Sabaody Archipelago. This period of time is enough for us to make all preparations. We must be prepared for any eventuality and ensure that nothing goes wrong, so that we can guarantee the rescue of Ace to the greatest extent possible."

"Two months? That's too long!" Kaido's eyes widened with anger. His eyes were so big that they seemed to pop out. His anger was like a volcano about to erupt. "In two months, what will Ace encounter? I can't imagine! I wish I could rush over right now!"

"Kaido, this is to ensure the success of the operation and to reduce unnecessary casualties." Ling Tian explained patiently, his tone calm and firm, "We are facing the Navy Headquarters this time, which is an extremely powerful and strict military fortress. If we rush forward with only our passion, it will undoubtedly be like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth. Not only will we fail to save Ace, but many brothers will also die in vain. We shoulder the expectations and trust of many people, and we cannot act so impulsively."

Kaido stopped, his strong chest heaving violently, breathing heavily, his eyes still burning with anxious flames, but he also began to think about Ling Tian's words.

There was a fierce struggle in his heart. On the one hand, he was extremely worried about Ace's safety, and on the other hand, he was concerned about the consequences of the failure of the operation.

At this time, Yamato stepped forward, her eyes revealing firmness and rationality, and said: "Father, I think what Uncle Lingtian said makes sense. We can't let our emotions get to our heads and act blindly. We must be fully prepared and make a detailed plan to ensure that we can rescue our husband. Otherwise, our impulsiveness will only make things worse."

Kaido was silent for a moment, his clenched fists gradually loosened, and finally nodded and said, "Okay, Brother Lingtian, I'll do as you say. But in these two months, we must hurry up and prepare everything. Every minute and every second cannot be wasted."

Ling Tian said: "Of course. Next, we need to send out the most elite spies to obtain intelligence. They must have excellent reconnaissance and response capabilities, and be able to bring us the most accurate and detailed information without being discovered. At the same time, contact various heroes and invite them to participate in this operation. There is strength in numbers, and only by gathering more strong people can we have greater confidence."

Kaido said: "My intelligence personnel can set off immediately. They are all rigorously trained and experienced veterans who will definitely complete the mission. But inviting allies may not be that easy. All forces have their own considerations and interests. It is not easy to convince them to participate in this dangerous operation."

Ling Tian said: "I have some connections on the sea, and I will contact some powerful forces. I will try my best to explain the situation to them, and persuade them with reason and emotion. However, we must also be careful not to let the navy know about our plan. This operation must be kept absolutely confidential. Once the news leaks out and the navy is on guard, our operation will become more difficult."