68 068 A little date
"Do you have any more news? " Blackbeard asked the people present.
Despite the comments made about the Blackbeard Pirates, Blackbeard still heard some useful information from their words.
The Blackbeard Pirates will clash with the Whitebeard Pirates. In that case, the situation didn't look promising.
But he was curious about the number of people from the Whitebeard Pirates who will attack the Blackbeard Pirates.
"I've got some details. The Blackbeard Pirates have expanded from a 5,000-member crew to 18,000 in just six months, nearly 20,000 people"
"And the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates, led by Marco, I heard they have 60,000 people! Almost 10,000 of them are reinforcements for the Whitebeard Pirates. After all, they still hold influence and heritage in the New World"
"Now Marco has assembled 60,000 people, and he and the Blackbeard Pirates have agreed to start a war called the 'Battle of the End' on Wicked Cove tomorrow!"
Upon hearing this, all the present pirates let out a collective sigh.
"If Blackbeard himself were here, this war might not have ended in victory for Whitebeard pirates. But now that Blackbeard has been missing for half a year, I'm afraid the Blackbeard Pirates might be finished this time"
"Yeah, if Blackbeard, with his multiple fruit abilities, were here, this battle would surely take a different turn. But the real question is, will he actually show up?"
"Now, only Blackbeard himself can determine the fate of the Blackbeard Pirates."
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"Battle of the End..."
After hearing their words, Blackbeard smiled. Was Marco really going to resolve his hatred with him through war?
60,000 people is certainly not a small number.
What's more, these 60,000 individuals are all New World pirates, they definitely are stronger than those in the first half of the Grand Line.
Despite being one of the Four Emperors, Kaido only commands a total of 50,000 men.
But Blackbeard wasn't concerned; what's the worry if there are just more than 20,000 people in his side?
"You're curious about the war between them too, huh?"
Jewelry Bonney asked, noticing Blackbeard carefully listened to them.
"Gossip is just human nature, don't you want to know?"
Blackbeard asked with a smile.
"Snort."
Jewelry Bonney snorted and turned her head away. In that moment, her eyes secretly resolved on a decision.
She had to participate in this Battle of the End, and she didn't want Blackbeard to be involved in this war, making his pirate crew lose.
Little did she know, sitting next to her was Blackbeard himself, the captain of the Blackbeard Pirates.
After the meal, Jewelry Bonney appeared to be in high spirits and took the initiative to link arms with Blackbeard, strolling together down the street.
"What are you..."
Blackbeard asked in surprise as he smelled her fragrance.
After just one meal, Jewelry Bonney appeared to have transformed into a different person.
She wasn't this open-minded before.
"How about it? Don't want to?"
Jewelry Bonney gave Blackbeard a coquettish look, brimming with femininity.
As the saying goes, as long as the guy is good-looking, she'll fall for him if he's around.
Bonney, drawn to Blackbeard, also became more tender in his presence.
"Yes, of course I do, Zeehahaha!"
Blackbeard laughed loudly. Since being in training for half a year, his luck in love has also taken a turn for the better.
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Because the battle to end the war was about to begin, there was a commotion all over the world.
In Marineford, the Marine headquarters had been reconstructed after six months.
In the Fleet Admiral's office, Sengokus receives a message from his subordinates.
Sengoku frowned upon reading the news and sighed, "The Blackbeard Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates are still going to start a full-scale war."
"Coincidentally, the Marines are currently in a crucial phase of civilian recruitment, and you'll also be facing retirement. As for whether the next Fleet Admiral will be Akainu or Aokiji, there's still no clear decision"
Garp remarked from the side.
"Most higher-ups lean towards supporting Akainu, but most Marine officers, including myself, still support Aokiji as the Fleet Admiral"
Sengoku told Garp.
"The same goes for me. Even though Aokiji is a bit lazy, he still carries the demeanor of a Fleet Admiral. As for Akainu, well..."
Garp let out a long sigh. Despite the support of the two veteran figures at the Marines Headquarters for Aokiji, the final decision still rested with those in higher positions.
"Ignore the Blackbeard Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates for the time being. Right now, the Marines urgently need to expand their power and rebuild their foundation. Let the pirates kill each other"
Sengoku said to Garp after a moment of contemplation.
"Indeed, the Marines have nothing to lose by doing so"
Garp wholeheartedly agreed.
Then Sengoku instructed his subordinates, "Keep a close eye on their war. If there are any major developments, inform me immediately."
"Yes sir!"
The Marines who delivered the message nodded quickly and then retreated.
...
Not only did the Marines overlook their conflict, but Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors, also had no intention of getting involved in the war.
Even though Blackbeard's power has grown rapidly in the past six months, it still hasn't caught her attention.
Her goal is to become the leader of the Four Emperors and surpass all other pirates.
Shanks was also silent; the Red-Haired Pirates were busy with their own affairs.
...
Wano Country, Onigashima.
This serves as Kaido's main stronghold.
A flaming pteranodon landed on the Onigashima island, and it was none other than King, one of the Calamities.
Possessing the Dragon Fruit of the Ancient Zoan type, King takes on the form of an Ancient beast, the pteranodon.
"Lord King!"
All the pirates on the island gazed at King with respect and fear
Soon, King arrived at Kaido's side, bringing information about the battle of the end.
Upon receiving the news, Kaido joyfully gulped down a large drink. He finished a bowl of wine and laughed, saying: "Blackbeard, do you really think you're invincible with a few fruits? Now you're in trouble, Worororo!"
"Boss, there's still no news about Blackbeard. It seems he won't show up in the final battle"
King reported.
"Whether he's there or not, if the Whitebeard Pirates have the plague's biological and chemical weapons, the Blackbeard Pirates will definitely suffer heavy losses! It makes me very happy just thinking about it, Worororororo!"
Kaido doesn't care about Blackbeard's existence; he just wants to witness Blackbeard's pirate defeat.
As long as he makes Blackbeard uncomfortable, he is happy.
Meanwhile, Blackbeard is enjoying a laid-back and carefree time in the small town.
Compared to the dull training from before, being with the beautiful Bonney felt like heaven and earth.
On that day, they spent the entire day playing in the town. He could sense Bonney's inner happiness, but simultaneously, he could feel that she was suppressing her thoughts.
This feeling resembled a pair of lovers savoring moments of beauty before an inevitable separation
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TO BE CONTINUED
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