This pirate has his back on justice

Jesus Bu, Lackey Road, Bendik Snake...

All the crew members of the Red Hair Pirates were defeated by the Destiny Pirates.

Even the deputy captain, Ben Beckman, was at a loss under the strong suppression of Yixiao's [Heavy Fruits], and he couldn't show his former agility and vigilance at all.

Wait until Huang Mu completely solves the "idlers and others" and frees up his hands to join the battle of Yixiao.

Ben Beckman, the number two of the red-haired pirates, fell down naturally.

On the sea battlefield, only the red-haired Shanks was still fighting fiercely with Enel, and he firmly gained the upper hand.

"It seems that there is no point in continuing to persevere."

Shanks forced the attacking Enilo away with a knife, and after looking around, he put the knife into the sheath neatly.

"In that case... I surrender!"

"Surrender, surrender?"

Enilu's attack stopped abruptly, and he looked at the red hair in front of him in disbelief.

"You bastard... what are you kidding?!"

"I'm not joking. I've said it before. I'm here to negotiate terms with Cui Ze, not to fight."

From the corner of Shanks' eyes, he caught sight of his companions who were being crazily extracted nutritional energy by Aramaki. A look of deep worry flashed in his eyes, but he still forcibly suppressed this emotion in his heart.

Last time, Jesus cloth was also squeezed into a human by the "sensual man" on the opposite side using his fruit power.

But apart from the longer recovery time, there are no other side effects, at least not life-threatening.

Shanks took the initiative to admit defeat and surrender, and Enilo had no reason to continue fighting, so he could only stop unhappy.

The completely defeated red-haired pirates, together with Shanks who voluntarily surrendered, were escorted back to Feast Island by Yixiao and others.

The crew of the Red Hair Pirates were sent to the lake prison on Feast Island.

Shanks himself was bound by the tough vines by Huang Mu and sent to the island of fate.

To be precise, it was delivered to Cui Ze.

Looking at Shanks with a calm expression below, Cui Ze is rich in experience, but he is also a little confused about this guy's routine.

At first, when Hawkeye Mihawk took the initiative to inform the red-haired pirates that they were coming to Feast Island.

Cui Ze also planned to harvest Shanks' A-level bait. After all, it has been a full year since the last time the bait was harvested, and the cooling time has passed.

However, considering that the challenge of Im was imminent, Cui Ze chose to recharge his batteries and gave up the opportunity to solve Shanks to other members of the Destiny Pirates.

did not expect……

How could Shanks surrender so cleanly?

If you don't want to learn, you just learn from Boss Huangyuan in terms of surrender. It's really enough!

Cui Ze slandered in his heart, and after a moment of silence, he still took the initiative to speak: "Speak, what do you want to talk about?"

"This..."

Shanks looked down at the vines on his body, then raised his head and said with a playful smile.

"Can you tear off the vines on my body first? Such a conversation looks a little weird."

Cui Ze was indifferent and didn't bother to talk to Shanks.

If the vines of Aramaki can really restrain you, what kind of crew is he still doing? !

Seeing Cui Ze's reaction, Shanks shrugged his shoulders a little bored, and with a slight push of his arms, the green vines tied to his body immediately broke into several pieces and fell to the ground with a rustle.

"You should know my goal, Cui Ze."

"Of course, Pluto Rayleigh, there will be no one else besides him."

Cui Ze responded.

"Although I'm a little strange...according to how well I know you, you shouldn't be so 'interested' in Rayleigh. After saving him once, he came to prepare for the second rescue.

"According to the philosophy of your school of pirates, since you have chosen to go to sea, you need to be responsible for your own life."

"What do you mean by 'our faction of pirates'?"

Shanks couldn't understand Cui Ze's words.

"Aren't you a pirate too?

"Forget it... I can answer your question, Mr. Raleigh is different."

"What's the difference?"

Cui Ze asked back.

"The former deputy captain of the Roger Pirates... Oh, if I caught the clown Bucky at this time, would you still work hard for him?"

"...Bucky??"

Shanks never expected to hear this name from Cui Ze.

It's as if Whitebeard suddenly mentioned Sieg, the thief king of Goa Kingdom...

Since witnessing Roger's execution in Rogge Town that year, Shanks hasn't met Bucky for more than ten years. Even if he sailed within the East China Sea, he never met him.

Shanks knew that Bucky had been looking for treasures within the East China Sea for years...

"If it was Bucky... I probably wouldn't have come."

Shanks' tone was hesitant at first, but immediately became firm.

"Bucky has his own life, his own sailing adventures...no need for me to intervene."

What a miserable clown!

My childhood friends don't want you anymore...

Cui Ze raised his eyebrows, "Then what about Pluto Leili?"

"Mr. Raleigh is different..."

Shanks shook his head, but he still couldn't tell what was "different" about Rayleigh.

"Don't worry about this issue anymore! Now that you've come before me, let's talk about how you plan to 'negotiate conditions'."

Cui Ze chose to skip this topic and get the conversation on track.

"What are the 'conditions' you are preparing for?"

"... exchange of hostages."

Shanks pursed his lips, as if he had some mental disorder.

"I plan to exchange Mr. Raleigh with you with a little ghost head."

"Imp?"

Cui Ze was a little surprised.

"You're not talking about... Portgas—no, Gore D. Ace?"

"call……"

Shanks let out a long sigh of relief. Now that he has said this, he will not hide it.

"That's right! I'm talking about little Ace!"

Once upon a time, Shanks and Cui Ze were in Windmill Village together and delivered [Rubber Fruit] and [Straw Hat] to Ace.

At that time, Shanks was very much looking forward to the child of Captain Roger, with the help of [Rubber Fruit]—or [Nica Fruit], to become the prophesied "Sun God" who can open a new era for the sea. ".

But now it seems...

Ace wants to start a new era as Shanks expected, and it depends on Cui Ze's face.

Over the past year or so, Shanks has collected a large amount of intelligence information about the Destiny Pirates and the Hunter Association.

Shanks is well aware of the terrifying influence of Tri Ze and his forces.

This is not to say that Cui Ze's single-player strength is comparable to that of the two Pirate Emperors working together!

In Shanks' view, as long as Cui Ze is willing, he can even completely dominate the new world anytime, anywhere!

This is too exaggerated.

And on the other hand.

Shanks wanted to "exchange" Rayleigh with Ace, in addition to considering the overall strength of the Destiny Pirates, he also considered the training of Ace.

If Cui Zeruo really agrees to the "hostage exchange" proposal, then Ace will naturally get the opportunity to grow up in the Destiny Pirates.

This is much better than fighting wild beasts and bandits in the mountains behind Fengche Village!

"Sounds like a pretty good deal."

Cui Ze's tone paused, and the conversation suddenly changed.

"But I refuse."