Rhodes's appearance in the Chambord Islands still caused a shock in the Navy Headquarters. The entire navy was shocked and confused about Rhodes' intentions.
Is Ross going to intervene in their war with Whitebeard? !
For Ross, Whitebeard is an enemy, but relatively speaking, the Navy is more hostile and much stronger than the Whitebeard Pirates.
"Report to the Marshal."
A major general from the headquarters hurriedly walked into the top office and reported to Marshal Sengoku Hui: "The captain of the first team of the Ghost Hand Pirates has now returned to all nations, and the captain of the second team, Ame no Shiru, still remains in the Sea of Beasts. The territory of the thieves."
After hearing the report from this major general, Sengoku felt a little relieved. It seemed that the Ghost Hand Pirates had just destroyed the Beast Pirates. Taking over their territory was a troublesome matter. They should not be able to free up their troops in a short time. Intervene in the coming war.
"Where are the other captains?"
Qingzhi asked in a low voice while sitting on the sofa nearby.
The Major General Shen Shenghui reported: "The captain of the Sixth Division has disappeared, and the other captains have been traced in Wano Country."
Warring States pondered for a moment and said: "Don't be careless. Let people continue to keep an eye on the movements of the Ghost Hand Pirates and report to me at any time."
"yes!"
The major general responded and exited the office.
After he left, Qingzhi raised his head slightly and said: "Since all the troops of Gui Shou are on the Wano side, we can rest assured. Only Gui Shou appears here and can still deal with it."
Warring States also nodded.
As long as the Ghost Hand Pirates don't dispatch their entire army, their naval headquarters will still not be afraid of just one Ross. They can allocate at most two top combat forces to suppress Ross, and the remaining combat power will still be enough to deal with Whitebeard.
In fact, to deal with the Whitebeard Pirates, there is no need for a large-scale gathering of troops from the Navy Headquarters. The reason for the large-scale gathering is, on the one hand, to make complete plans, and on the other hand, to prepare for other possible situations!
Candidate generals Momo Usagi and Cha Dou, as well as Zefa leading the troops, will not appear on the frontal battlefield. They will not be dispatched unless the red-haired pirates also appear and attack the navy.
The three generals and the Shichibukai on the front alone are enough to deal with the Whitebeard Pirates.
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Chambord Islands.
In a tavern somewhere, Ross and Rayleigh were sitting face to face.
It is still unknown whether the Straw Hats will get the news of Ace's execution and then participate in the war on top. Ross is not very interested either. It doesn't matter whether they go or not.
After chatting with Reilly for a few words, he felt that they were quite able to chat, so he followed Reilly to this bar and drank and chatted.
"Mr. Reilly..."
While Ross and Reilly were chatting about the new world, a voice came over, and the mermaid Kemi with short emerald green hair walked in from outside.
She has been hiding here since the accident.
"You must be Kemi."
Ross took a sip of wine and glanced sideways at Kemi.
Kemi noticed Ross and was slightly startled. Then she showed an unexpected expression and said in shock: "Are you... Lord Ross?!"
As a mermaid from Fish-Man Island, she is of course very clear about whose territory Fish-Man Island belongs to, and no one has ever dared to offend Fish-Man Island in these years.
even.
Rhodes's attitude towards Fish-Man Island was far greater than that of Whitebeard. Even if the mermaids were caught by slave traders, the Ghost Hand Pirates would take action without mentioning what happened on the island.
After several times in a row, no slave trading organization dared to touch the mermaid anymore. Today, it was purely because a few slave traders discovered Kemi on land, and they became so angry that they planned to do one thing and run away, which led to the follow-up. matter.
"Well, you know me?"
Ross looked at Kemi and smiled lightly, and said, "I probably rarely go to Fish-Man Island."
It would be strange if you don't know him.
Kemi murmured in her heart, even if she is a bit stupid mermaid, it is impossible for her to know nothing about a character like Ross, not to mention that Ross is also the protector of Fish-Man Island.
"You must have a share in saving Kemi today."
Seeing that Kemi was a little reserved, Ross looked at Reilly in front of him and smiled.
Reilly laughed and said: "Kemi and I have known each other for a long time. We originally planned to pretend to be slaves and blackmail the buyers. I didn't expect that something like this would happen. It is natural to save her."
Ross nodded, and after having a drink with Reilly, he said to Kemi who was standing there: "Sit down, don't be so formal. By the way, how is Jinbe doing now?"
This sentence was also asked casually.
Jinbei has never given up his position as King Shichibukai. On the one hand, he is in contact with the government. On the other hand, he assists Whitebeard in everything. On the other hand, as a powerful faction protecting Fish-Man Island, he is also connected with the Ghost Hand Pirates.
but.
When the war is about to come, it is simply impossible to stand on three boats. In the past, the world government could turn a blind eye, but now it will never approve it.
"Jinbei opposes the government's war against Whitebeard."
Reilly took over the topic that Kemi didn't know much about and said: "There are many islands sheltered by Whitebeard. No matter who wins or loses in this battle, the sea will not be calm. Jinbei wanted to prevent the war from happening, but was detained by the World Government. You're up, you should be in Impel Down."
This result was not beyond Rhodes' expectations.
but.
The world will be in chaos sooner or later. Even if Whitebeard does not die in the war at the top, how can he still sit in the position of the Four Emperors for much longer at the age of seventy-two.
Ross is only thirty-one years old now, and is still far away from aging, but Whitebeard has truly reached the limit of flesh and blood.
we can even say.
It was the war on top that brought out the last remaining glory of Whitebeard, preventing him from dying on the bed due to injuries.
If he had not fought the war, Whitebeard's deteriorating body might have collapsed within two or three years and he would not be able to get up.
"What are you going to do if Whitebeard loses?"
Rayleigh stared at the wine bottle, his thoughts wandering, and he asked as if talking to himself.
Ross said calmly: "I will take over his territory."
As soon as Whitebeard died, all the islands protected by Whitebeard were attacked by pirates and dark forces from all walks of life. However, this time, Ross had already made preparations for several of his squadrons. If Whitebeard died in battle, Then take over all the territory.
"Then this sea is yours."
Rayleigh spoke in a daze. Although he and Roger swept across the sea and defeated Whitebeard and the Golden Lion, they could not defeat them.
It can be defeated but cannot be destroyed.
But now, Ross is already the strongest person in this sea, and the Ghost Hand Pirates are also the strongest pirate force, bar none.
Even if Whitebeard and Red Hair join forces, they may not be able to withstand Ross's future offensive, not to mention that if Whitebeard fights, his life will probably come to an end, and the remaining Red Haired Pirates will be even more vulnerable. It was impossible to stop Rhodes.
Do whatever you want, do whatever you want.
This is the future of all nations.
Ross shook his head slightly and said in a leisurely tone: "It's not even a question. Isn't there a huge mountain in front of us that no one has climbed over in eight hundred years?"
"World government?"
Reilly smiled faintly and said: "They won't be able to sit in that position for long. We are anxious about O'Hara's matter, but the answer will be revealed one day."
"Unfortunately, I'm not interested in history, I'm only interested in creating the future."
Ross took a calm sip of wine.
Reilly was startled for a moment, then laughed loudly and started drinking without saying anything.