Chapter 23: Whitebeard Pirates

In the [New World], in a certain sea area, a huge pirate ship is anchored in the vast sea, and on the huge mast, a pirate flag is fluttering in the wind, along with a logo that can make countless pirates all over the world fearful.

Because this is the flag of the Whitebeard Pirates, and the man who owns this flag is Edward Newgate, more commonly known as "Whitebeard," who was widely known as the [Strongest Man in the World] and, after Gol D. Roger's death, the "Man Closest to One Piece."

In the old days, Whitebeard was a strong man on par with Roger, the [Pirate King], and in the era of the [Emperor], Whitebeard was the first to ascend the throne, and years after years, Whitebeard's reputation has long been a legend.

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On the Moby Dick, Marco jumped from the mast with a newspaper in his hand and came to Whitebeard, who was drinking rum in the main seat.

"Oyaji, why are you so stubborn? I just left for awhile, and you are suddenly drinking rum?" Marco looked at Whitebeard and said helplessly, "By the way, Oyaji, something big happened in the [Paradise]. Recently, a new guy has appeared, and his first bounty was 230 million berries." After speaking, Marco handed the wanted poster to Whitebeard.

"Don't make such a fuss, Marco." Whitebeard took the wanted poster, glanced at it for a while, and laughed, "GURARARA, today's young people are really interesting."

"Hey, Marco, What news is in the newspaper today? Why have you suddenly become so interested?"

"Yeah, let us see that too."

Many pirates on deck who were drinking rum coincidentally heard Marco and became very interested in what he said.

"See it for yourself." said Marco, and he threw the newspaper and wanted poster in his hand.

After they received the wanted poster and looked at it, they were all shocked on the spot.

"Hey, isn't this..."

"Ah, that's right, it's Kizaru's ability!"

"If he can use Kizaru's ability, doesn't that mean Kizaru is dead?"

"Impossible! That's a Marine [Admiral]!"

The pirates who saw the newspaper immediately thought that Kizaru was dead.

"Kizaru didn't die, maybe he also has the power of light."

"Yes, this brat is really lucky."

Many pirates on the deck were very envious of Lucifer, who ate a Devil Fruit that could use light.

On the sea, a powerful Devil Fruit is often chased by countless people, and will even risk their lives for a powerful fruit.

For a newcomer like Lucifer to gain such a powerful ability, these old pirates who have been in the [New World] for years are naturally envious.

"GURARARA, there is nothing to envy, the sea is very vast. It is not unusual to have similar abilities. If you want a good Devil Fruit, go find them yourself. There are so many powerful Devil Fruits!" At this moment, Whitebeard suddenly spoke, breaking their fantasy about Lucifer's fruit.

"Dad is right, we are the Whitebeard Pirates, we can find any Devil Fruit if we want."

"We have Daddy, even without Devil Fruit, we are the strongest pirate group in the world."

"HAHAHA, everyone, don't worry about that brat, let's have a banquet, let's have a banquet."

Many pirates on the deck immediately threw the wanted poster into the sea and started the banquet.

Soon, the usual noise and laughter resumed on the ship.

Only Teach, a.k.a. Blackbeard, who was sitting in the corner, looked at the wanted poster in his hand with a hint of greed in his eyes, but he immediately suppressed his greed and returned to his calm expression.

"Can use the power of light? Although good, but this is not the fruit I want. Only Dark-Dark Fruit is the strongest Devil Fruit, my choice can't be wrong! As long as I get the Dark-Dark Fruit, my ambition will definitely come true. At that time, the Whitebeard Pirates cannot hold me anymore, and Dad..." Blackbeard glanced at Whitebeard's back, then instantly lowered his head. Blackbeard didn't dare show any malice for fear that Whitebeard would perceive it.

"Dark Fruit, where the hell are you?"

Blackbeard has been looking for Dark-Dark Fruit since he joined the Whitebeard Pirates, but year after year has passed and the Dark-Dark Fruit still hasn't appeared.

Seeing another strong guy appear in the sea, Blackbeard felt more anxious. If he still waits for years, his ambition will become dust. After all, it's not just Whitebeard who gets old, Blackbeard gets old too.