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Chapter 132: Yuichi Underestimated
Marco jumped down from the higher platform, looking at Yuichi with gloomy eyes. "Hey! Yuichi, what do you mean? Why does Pops have to face a whole world of enemies? Besides, even if the whole world unites to deal with Pops, our Whitebeard Pirates will not be afraid!"
Yuichi replied calmly, "I mean another world, not this one."
"Another world?"
The crew on board froze for a moment. The division commanders soon understood. Yuichi was talking about the Otherworld that was at war with their world—the Ninja World.
But why would the Whitebeard Pirates face that world? The commanders paid no heed to Yuichi's words.
"Whitebeard, the Marines represented our world in the battle against the Otherworld. Although the whole world has benefited, the Marines have gained the most!" Yuichi declared. "Once you win a World War, not only does your own world evolve, but those who participate in the battle also receive unique rewards."
As he spoke, Yuichi looked at the people on the boat. The Tailed Beast Chakra in his hand surged out. The Chakra, thick as blood, emitted terrifying energy fluctuations.
The appearance of this Chakra immediately made everyone stare wide-eyed at the ball of energy in Yuichi's hand. Even Whitebeard leaned forward slightly to get a better look.
"Participating in a World War benefits the whole world upon victory, but the forces participating gain the most!" Yuichi continued. "The Four Emperors, the Marines, and the World Government—these three forces maintain the balance of the sea. Now, this balance is already tilting."
Yuichi looked up at Whitebeard. He believed Whitebeard must have felt it long ago.
"The balance is broken, so sooner or later, the era of great pirates will end!"
Hearing this, Whitebeard laughed. "Even so, I don't need to unite with you, brat! The old man has also seen some patterns in the three World Wars. The fighting party is not fixed! Sooner or later, it will be the Whitebeard Pirates' turn to fight those 'ninjas'. At that time, we can also gain great power!"
Whitebeard waved his hand, signaling Yuichi to leave without saying more.
Yuichi sneered. "Did you find that out too? Hehe! But you didn't understand the whole story!"
Whitebeard grew impatient.
Yuichi pretended not to see it and continued. "There are four Emperors, each very powerful. Whitebeard, how do you ensure that your Whitebeard Pirates will be selected with a one-in-four probability? Know that sometimes, being one step slower means you will never catch up."
Whitebeard paused. "Oh! So you have a way to guarantee the Whitebeard Pirates will be selected by that weird thing to fight in the Otherworld?"
"Certainly!"
Whitebeard originally thought Yuichi would be speechless, but unexpectedly, Yuichi answered immediately, his tone full of certainty.
The smile on Whitebeard's face faded, replaced by a serious expression. He looked at Yuichi intensely. "Boy, if you play tricks on this old man, the consequences are not something you can bear!"
Yuichi glanced at him. "I don't have the time to juggle a Yonko!"
"Then tell me! How do you get the Whitebeard Pirates selected?"
Yuichi then told Whitebeard what he had told Zephyr. In the World War, the selection of fighting sides was not random; there were certain rules. If Yuichi hadn't known about it, considering both the Marines and Konoha Village were the most powerful forces in their respective worlds, he might not have guessed the criteria.
Yuichi's words made Whitebeard's expression dignified, his eyes flickering continuously. He seemed to be weighing the possibility.
Three seconds after Yuichi finished speaking, Whitebeard considered it carefully. It was indeed very possible that the rules were as Yuichi analyzed.
Coupled with Yuichi's point regarding the Seven Warlords not originally being on Sengoku's list, but becoming eligible once the World Government handed command to the Marines, it made sense. The changes in the world's forces were read by the light curtain.
If two forces combined to become the new strongest force in the Pirate World, then the light curtain would approve it!
"But..." Whitebeard raised his head and looked at Yuichi. "Boy, I want to thank you for this information. In return, are you interested in joining the crew under my command?"
The olive branch was thrown suddenly, but Yuichi's face darkened. This old man obviously recognized the validity of his words, yet still had no intention of forming an alliance.
Because Whitebeard could use this method to make the Whitebeard Pirates the most powerful force on his own, gaining the right to fight in the next war. Whitebeard's solicitation was just a casual question; even if Yuichi agreed, Whitebeard would not dare to trust him fully. A person who just escaped from the Marines—what if he was an undercover agent?
"Whitebeard, do you want to compete for the right to participate in the World War according to the method I said?"
Hearing this, Whitebeard leaned back slightly and didn't answer, just smiling faintly. His demeanor obviously confirmed it.
Yuichi sighed. Sure enough, the plan to unite with a Yonko would not be so easy.
The reason Whitebeard rejected Yuichi was simple, much like why Zephyr proposed a fight before backing him. Zephyr wasn't sure Yuichi had enough strength to implement the plan, so he had to verify it. Whitebeard, on the other hand, didn't think joining forces with Yuichi would significantly increase his power; in his eyes, the only ones qualified to ally with him were the other Emperors.
So, Yuichi's request was rejected. Now, there was only one way to get Whitebeard to agree: show enough strength to get his approval!
The Four Emperors were all extremely arrogant. As Emperors of the Sea, they looked down even on Admirals. In Whitebeard's eyes, Yuichi was merely an Admiral-level existence.
"Whitebeard, I don't know if you can do it. You're not so old that you can't even wield a blade, are you?"
Hearing these words, Whitebeard's gaze instantly became freezing cold, and the aura of the crew and captains on the ship changed suddenly.
"Boy... Are you looking for death, saying such things on the old man's boat?"
Yuichi stared hard at Whitebeard. "The strongest man in the world... I have long wanted to see how strong he is! I'm here to challenge you!"
Boom!
The captains and the crew were stunned. This guy was so arrogant. The man in front of him was a living legend. The people qualified to fight him in this sea could be counted on one hand. How dared he challenge Whitebeard?
Marco stood up directly. "If you want to challenge Pops, you are not qualified enough. I will deal with you!"
"Marco!" Whitebeard stopped him, then stood up slowly.
The moment his huge body reached full height, a majestic aura like a mountain suddenly exploded, crushing toward Yuichi crazily.
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