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"You." Law pointed at Kalifa.
"Me?" Kalifa pointed at herself, looking at Law with a hint of fear, or perhaps awe. Law's powerful display in defeating CP9 left an unforgettable impression, but his terrifying methods made her tremble involuntarily.
"You seem quite suited to be a secretary." Law's fingers brushed against Kalifa's smooth, silken cheek.
She wanted to pull away but dared not. She allowed her fair face to be caressed by him, her entire body burning, her cheeks flushing red.
One of the previous era's kings, and one of the Four Emperors of this era, Whitebeard's every word carried an incomparable Haki.
"Cut the crap, I'm here for you! Today, it's either you die and I live, or I die and you live! You'd better kill me, or the Strongest Man will be too pathetic." Kaido of the Beasts was twisted and insane.
"That madman." Marco and the other commanders cursed under their breath.
A clash between two Emperors carried immense implications, yet he was so reckless as to demand a death match? Was he an idiot? A victory for either side would bring no benefit, and other pirate crews or the Marines might take advantage of the chaos.
"Gurararara! This era has indeed been too peaceful, too boring." Whitebeard laughed heartily, fearing no one.
"Then come on, kill me!" Kaido roared.
Was he trying to die?
"That madman, rumors say he's always trying to kill himself, it seems it's true. To have such a person... the seas won't be calm anymore." Marco and the other commanders cursed inwardly. The aggressive fear those who don't care about their lives. Moreover, Kaido of the Beasts was an Emperor; an unpredictable powerhouse like him was truly troublesome.
"Everyone, fall back. I'm more than enough here." Whitebeard gripped his Naginata, planting it into the earth. A surge of power swept across the ground. "Perhaps some new friends won't come personally later; you all go and welcome them."
.......
The Four Emperors, reigning supreme over the entire New World, were the Marines' greatest enemies. To counter their influence, the Marines were even forced to establish the Seven Warlords of the Sea, highlighting the Emperors' dangerous nature.
Everyone knew that eliminating the Four Emperors would be equivalent to eradicating most of the pirates. But why had the Four Emperors stood firm in the New World for years, unshakeable? Because each possessed immense power, and the Marines dared not act casually. The Four Emperors were the Marines' top adversaries, especially Whitebeard; the Marines never dared to relax their vigilance for a moment.
The movements of the Whitebeard Pirates were constantly monitored by the Marines. Such a major event immediately reached Marine Headquarters.
"Kaido of the Beasts is going to war with Whitebeard?" Sengoku the Buddha was shocked, but also secretly pleased. "An Emperor's battle? This is a golden opportunity."
"Such an opportunity is indeed rare," Garp said. "In the previous era, Whitebeard, Roger, and Golden Lion were constantly clashing, giving us Marines many chances. We almost defeated them individually multiple times. But in this era, although the Four Emperors are at odds, they clearly learned from the mistakes of the previous generation. They rarely fight among themselves, leaving us Marines with no way to deal with them. It's impossible for us to attack all the Four Emperors at once, is it, Sengoku? Let this old man lead the fleet. It's been a long time since I've seen my old friend Whitebeard."
After his initial surprise, Sengoku the Buddha ultimately shook his head. "Whitebeard isn't that simple. He'll certainly anticipate that the Marines are always secretly watching him. He won't give us the chance to exploit their conflict."
"Then we do nothing?"
"First, let's get specific intelligence. Have CP9 mobilize and gather all details concerning this matter as quickly as possible. Only with intelligence can we determine if the conditions for deploying forces are met."
Although her tone was often frivolous, Kalifa had never had such intimate contact with another man.
"Be my secretary, and fulfill my every need."
"......"
In the room, Law hid the Rumble-Rumble Fruit in the safest place.
"Enies Lobby is under control. Phase two is complete. What comes next is the most difficult." Law frowned in his room, contemplating the path ahead.
"Even with the power of Enies Lobby, instigating a major war between Whitebeard and Marine Headquarters won't be easy. In such a large-scale conflict, even if I'm involved, I can't guarantee my own safety. It's difficult and dangerous." This method was Law's last resort, a path he'd only consider if all else failed.
"Secretly monitor the Whitebeard Pirates, waiting for Blackbeard to go out on a mission." This would require a lot of time and effort, with no guarantee of success. While it was the simplest and safest method, its success was beyond his control.
"Or should I devise a plan to lure Blackbeard away from the Whitebeard Pirate ship alone?" Law pondered his next move.
......
New World.
The Whitebeard Pirates, one of the Four Emperors, commanded thousands of miles of sea territory, possessed dozens of islands, and had numerous affiliated pirate crews. Such a colossal entity stood at the heart of the New World, an insurmountable peak for all other pirates. The Whitebeard Pirates spent most of their time sailing freely across the ocean, but there were also times when they returned to a base for rest and recuperation.
"Whoosh!"
A figure plummeted from thousands of meters high, crashing onto the ground like a meteor. A shockwave swept across the island, leaving a deep crater.
"What's going on?!"
Whoosh!
The Whitebeard Pirates had no weaklings. In an instant, a large number of fighters rushed to the edge of the deep crater, and many commanders also arrived.
"Boom!"
A burly figure, like a demon god, rose from the deep crater.
"Kaido of the Beasts?" The pirates, initially unconcerned, now stared in shock at the figure. The Whitebeard Pirates could disregard most pirates in the Grand Line, but against another Emperor, even they dared not be careless.
"Kaido of the Beasts, you've come uninvited, and in such a startling manner. Are you here to declare war on us?" Marco said coldly, his perpetually sleepy eyes facing Kaido with natural composure. "I'm afraid one of you won't be enough."
"Marco, get out of my way, I'm not looking for you!" Kaido roared, his ferocious, beast-like aura permeating the entire sky, causing weaker pirates to retreat in terror.
"Whitebeard, get out here!"
"Gurararara! Kaido, you brat, you're so bored you came all the way here? What, looking for a beating?" Whitebeard, whose aura and physique were no less than Kaido of the Beasts, laughed heartily as he stepped out.