Taoist priest, who is so popular in One Piece

Somewhere in the New World, on an island floating in the sky, the sound of Den Den Mushi was heard.

Blackbeard Teach drank his wine and answered the call to Den Den Mushi, laughing excitedly:

"Thief hahaha, you guys are not dead after all, Lafayette."

"That's not a very nice greeting, Captain. We fought hard to escape."

In a certain sea area in the New World, on a shabby little boat, Lafayette looked at his companion who was sleeping soundly due to injuries, and said with a headache:

"We suffered heavy losses this time, Captain. Shiryu was nearly cut in half by Zoro, and Van Oka was shot in the lung by Usopp. Jotter hasn't woken up yet. If it weren't for Poison Q, we probably wouldn't be alive today."

"Haha, thieves, but you still survived, didn't you? This is fate, Lafayette!" Blackbeard was still laughing, not feeling the slightest bit scared by the tragic situation described by Lafayette.

"Well, you should have gotten what I wanted. I sent you there specially."

"Of course, Admiral." Although the two had not met, Lafayette still elegantly took off his hat and performed a noble salute: "This is thanks to the Straw Hat Pirates. I thought it would take some effort, but I didn't expect them to actually be able to defeat Kaido and Big Mom. I have collected everything you want, and even a lot more than the target."

"Hahahaha, I finally got it. Come over here quickly, Lafayette. I'm going to start a new era soon!!!"

"As you wish, Admiral." Lafayette hung up the Den Den Mushi.

-

"Tsk, it seems that the biggest winner this time is that Blackbeard."

On Onigashima, the Straw Hat Pirates had gotten close to Bai Ye at some point.

"On one hand, he sent people to fight us here, on the other hand, he sent another group of men to raid the World Government base, and he even went to the Navy Headquarters to start a war. This guy is really crazy, and sooner or later we will have to face him head-on. He is a tough opponent."

Jinbei also reviewed what Blackbeard had done in recent days and couldn't help but sigh.

"I think Blackbeard's men are not just coming to Onigashima to fight," Robin also expressed his thoughts: "I think it's a bit strange that the other side only sent half of their forces in a war of this level. If they really just wanted to divert attention, they could have sent even fewer people."

"You mean, those guys have the same goal as another group and want to take something here?" Nami asked.

"It can't be Pluto!" Usopp suddenly shouted, "Didn't Robin say before that Pluto is here?"

"How could it be Pluto?" Franky retorted, "Let's not talk about whether they have the ability to activate Pluto. Even if they really do activate it, do you think this island can still exist?"

"That's right." Usopp quickly figured it out. If the other party really activated Pluto, then the most likely thing they would do would be to fire a cannon at them, so they wouldn't be in such a mess.

"Could it be seastone?"

"It could also be the precious sword of Wano Country."

"By the way, could it be the body of a strong man like Shimotsuki Ryoma? Didn't they say Gekko Moriah was in Blackbeard's house?"

...

Everyone made their own guesses, but they all denied them one by one, either because they thought it was impossible or not worth it.

But everyone reached a consensus that it might not be long before they would have to face Blackbeard head-on.

"Huh? Why are you fighting him?"

Luffy took a big bite of meat and asked with his head tilted.

Obviously, he did not hear Blackbeard's threat from what everyone had just said.

In his opinion, there was no reason for Blackbeard and himself to fight.

He fought with Big Mom because she once wanted to recruit his vice-captain, and he fought with Kaido because of their past grudges in Zou, and also to help Wano Country.

But Blackbeard, except for the time when he captured Ace, they rarely met at other times.

Ace is fine now, and what's more, this is a grudge between Ace and him, so there is no reason for him to interfere.

Hearing Luffy's innocent voice and seeing the clear stupidity in his eyes, the others couldn't help but slap themselves on the forehead.

With our captain's IQ, is there really any hope for him?

At this time, Bai Ye spoke up: "Are you sure, Luffy? That Blackbeard can always want to be the Pirate King."

"What?!" Luffy jumped up, "I'm the man who's going to be the Pirate King!

I'm going to knock that Blackbeard guy away!!!"

Nami and the others covered their faces again.

So this is all that is needed! It is truly Bai Ye, no, it is because of Bai Ye that it is like this.

Luffy might not believe what others said.

"Alright, alright, don't worry." Bai Ye stuffed a chicken leg into Luffy's mouth and calmed him down: "The other party has caused such a big thing, and now who knows where he is floating on the cloud. Even if you want to fight, you have to find him."

"Besides, we are definitely not the most anxious ones right now. Blackbeard's backstabbing of the World Government is just like stomping on their face. Who knows how many people will be sent to hunt down Blackbeard. Let's just watch the show quietly."

"Oh, okay." Luffy nodded.

"Well, let's take this opportunity to think about where to go next." Bai Ye looked at everyone: "This may be our last few stops before arriving at Raftel."

"Of course it's Elbaf!"

Usopp spoke first: "I have long wanted to visit Master's hometown, and didn't they ask us to help before?"

"I am somewhat interested in the World Government base that Blackbeard's men raided." Franky said, "That place is related to Vegapunk, maybe there is some new technology there."

"Me too. There may be more secrets about history there." Robin agreed with Franky's idea.

...

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"Hey, hey, hey, Captain, did I hear you right?" White Bear Bepo poked Law's lower back. "Why are those guys discussing going to the World Government base so seriously? Do they really think they're going on a trip? That place was just raided by pirates!"

Luo crossed his arms across his chest and didn't answer in a cold tone.

Ace on the side took the initiative to speak: "Hahaha, because now they no longer care about the World Government."

A trace of envy flashed in his eyes. "This is true freedom. Since setting out to sea, these people have experienced things that many people may not be able to experience in their entire lives. Even if they were asked to go to Mary Geoise on the Red Earth Continent, they would only seriously discuss how to get there."

Bepo nodded, not quite understanding what was said, but he was deeply shocked.

-

"Perhaps I can offer an alternative, everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates."

At some point, Kuzan of the Liaoyuan Army came to the crowd, took out a flyer and said:

"You may be interested in this place."

The flyer is not big, and in the middle is a photo of a girl with red hair on the right and white hair on the left. She is wearing headphones and has a big smile on her face.