As the New World was in turmoil and all the pirates were making certain preparations, the super rookie, the great pirate, Red-haired Shanks set foot on the island belonging to the Pirate Emperor Rocks, Grims, the Hundred Flower Island.
"Boss, this island is so beautiful. There are all kinds of flowers blooming everywhere. It's really refreshing to look at."
Lakiru said to Shanks with a smile as he looked at the colorful flowers in bloom.
"Oh, I know. Okay, everyone, just wander around this island first. I'll go see Rocks by myself."
Hearing Shanks' words, all his companions looked at him.
"Boss, isn't it too dangerous for you to go alone? After all, the other party is that man."
Yesob said with some concern.
"Hahaha, don't worry, Yesob, Rocks and I are friends, he won't do anything to me."
Shanks said with a grin, not caring at all.
"Shanks is right. Shanks can only go alone this time."
Beckman looked at everyone with a serious expression and said.
"After all, we have come to the enemy's base camp this time. If we go to meet the enemy together, it is very likely that the other party will regard it as a provocation."
"Although we are not afraid of them, we have to admit that we are no match for the Rocks Pirates right now."
After hearing what Beckman said, although everyone looked unhappy, they had to admit that Beckman was right.
Shanks looked at everyone with a smile, then said "take care" and walked towards the Hundred Flowers Castle.
In the front garden of Baihua Castle, Rocks was sitting in the pavilion of the garden, making a pot of tea.
On the table, there are two cups.
After a while, Shanks appeared in the yard.
When he saw Rocks, his eyes flickered, and then he walked over with a smile on his face, sat down on the stool, and drank the tea in the cup in one gulp.
“Bang!”
Shanks placed the cup heavily on the table with a satisfied expression on his face.
"Hahaha, this is really good tea. However, I prefer wine to tea."
Rocks looked at Shanks calmly and then chuckled.
"Although wine is good, it is not good for your health if you drink it frequently. Isn't it good to drink a cup of tea occasionally to improve your health and character?"
Rocks picked up the teapot and filled their cups with tea again.
Shanks looked at Rocks without saying anything.
Rocks gently picked up the teacup and took a sip.
For a long time...
"Shanks, tell me, what do you want from me? I don't think you would give up your own adventure just to come and have tea with me."
Hearing Rocks' words, Shanks chuckled and looked at Rocks.
"Well, who knows? Maybe I really missed you and came to see you on purpose?"
As he spoke, Shanks picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Rocks looked at Shanks and said nothing.
"Okay, really. Stop looking at me like that."
Shanks couldn't stand Rocks' gaze so he spread his hands and his expression became serious.
"Locks, I know you're going to make a big move soon, big enough to sweep the whole world."
"But, Rocks, now is not the right time. Captain Roger said it is too early and not the time to take action!"
Rocks looked at Shanks, picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"Is this what you came all the way here to say to me?"
The atmosphere in the garden slowly became serious.
Invisible momentum continued to rise from the two of them.
The sunny sky was slowly covered by dark clouds.
The whole of Grimes was shrouded in a depressing atmosphere.
"That's right, Rocks. I gave up my own adventure and came here just to tell you these words! Please give me some face for the sake of our friendship. Don't act rashly for now and wait until the right opportunity to act."
Rocks gently drank the water in the teacup and then placed it on the table.
"Shanks, you have to know that face is not something you can gain by just saying a few words. In this ocean, only strength can make others give you face."
After listening to Rocks' words, Shanks slowly stood up, put his left hand on the hilt of the Western sword at his waist and slowly pulled out the sword.
"I understand, Rocks. Since you said so, then we can only speak with strength!"
Rocks looked at Shanks for a moment, then patted the bat on his shoulder.
Bat An understood what Rocks meant, and quickly transformed into a long sword flashing with dark red light and was held in Rocks' hand.
"It's been a few years since we last met, Shanks. You seem to be getting stronger and stronger."
"I'm getting stronger all the time, Rocks, don't underestimate me!"
"Oh, I don't underestimate you!"
"boom!"
As they spoke, they swung their swords at the same time.
The two long swords flashing with pitch-black lightning carried terrifying power and collided fiercely in the air in an instant.
The violent momentum turned into a fierce frenzy that swept through the entire garden.
Countless flowers were swept high into the sky by this violent air wave.
The dark clouds covering the entire sky of Grims were instantly split into two by the collision of the two swords, and collided with each other.
Violent vibrations occurred throughout the entire Grims Island.
Countless ordinary people looked at the sky in horror and ran around randomly.
This doomsday-like scene made everyone feel panic-stricken.
On a certain street, Beckman and his companions looked up at the sky
"It seems that Shanks' negotiations with the other party broke down."
"Hehe, what a terrifying collision of auras. As expected of a man called the Pirate Emperor, he can actually compete with Shanks in a collision of auras."
Lakilu looked at the sky with a smile, without any feeling of nervousness at all.
"Okay, everyone, stop making sarcastic remarks and get ready for a fight."
Yesob reminded his companions, then picked up the musket behind him and held it in his hand.
"We are almost surrounded!"
As Yesob finished his words, countless pirates appeared from all directions and surrounded Yesob and his companions.
The battle is about to begin.
Baihua Castle, lobby garden.
Rocks and Shanks struck each other with swords at the same time and then retracted their weapons.
"It's been a few years since we last met, and you've indeed become much stronger than the last time we met. However, Shanks, with your current strength, you are not yet qualified for me to give you face."
Rocks said calmly while looking at Shanks.
"Also, Shanks, take your people and leave the New World. As a former friend, I don't want to fight you with swords just yet."
"But if you insist on doing what you want, I don't mind destroying your Red Hair Pirates and sinking them into the sea."
After saying that, Rocks left the hall without looking back, and slowly turned and left the front hall garden.
Shanks looked at Rocks who was leaving, smiled bitterly helplessly, and then left Baihua Castle.
"It seems that this war is unavoidable."