Chapter 274: Whitebeard's Three Views Are Challenged!
The enormous ark, as large as a city, still floated above Holy Land Mariejois. Many people were curious about who exactly lived on it.
Could it be that the Celestial Dragons had collectively moved up there?
Or were the Five Elders going out for a trip?
But after so many days, there had been no explanation, which made some sharp-minded people afraid to discuss it further, only occasionally looking up at the sky.
Because it had truly blocked the Sun for a long time.
"Lord Imu, please issue your decision regarding Charlotte Linlin's application to join the World Government."
The glittering Golden Communication Snail said with lowered eyes.
Im sat in his chair, enjoying the warmth of the Sunlight while calmly observing the Fishing Rod in front of him. Meanwhile, his Brain was thinking at high speed.
BIG MOM proactively joining was something he had truly never thought of before. Now that Kaido had helped solve this, it made him even more satisfied with Kaido.
The entire Charlotte Family could be said to be full of Talent.
"Agree to her request, but the entry and exit of the Star Gate must follow orders. Recently, you can arrange for her to go to Kabaneri World, and then reveal that a second Star Gate will be available soon."
"Furthermore, her children must also join the various Departments of the World Government, and she has a Mink Tribe subordinate named Pekoms; have him hand over his Life Card."
Im listed everything he thought of, while continuing to ponder if there were other usable aspects.
The Five Elders on the other side carefully recorded the Content they heard.
"Before she officially joins, have her hold another Tea Party to lure out that Sea Transport King. You must find a way to capture him. This Sea Transport King must have mastered the movement patterns of the 'White Dragon'!"
This is a long, strip-shaped vortex that only appears in the Deep Sea. Because it looks like a white Divine Dragon swimming in the Deep Sea, it is called the 'White Dragon' in Legend.
Its most mysterious aspect is that it can transport things caught in it to extremely distant Sea Areas. The reason why successive Sea Transport Kings have been able to tightly monopolize the world's Sea Transport trade and escape every time they were surrounded and captured is likely because they utilized the 'White Dragon'.
In the Summit War in the Canon, some people speculated that the reason the Red-Hair Pirates were able to reach the Marine Headquarters on the other side of the Red Line at an extremely high Speed after a great battle with the Beast Pirates in the New World was also due to this 'White Dragon'.
They also said that the Great Eddy in the Triangle Current between Enies Lobby, Marine Headquarters, and Impel Down was actually one of the fixed exits of the 'White Dragon'.
Im deeply agreed with these speculations.
Regardless, first capture the Sea Transport King!
"Yes, Lord Imu."
The Golden Communication Snail replied respectfully.
"Finally, you must warn Charlotte Linlin that once she joins the World Government, she must obey the Law and must not arbitrarily carry out National Destruction for any reason!"
Speaking of this, Im's tone became extremely Ice cold.
As the supreme ruler, for the future World Conquest, he could ruthlessly disregard her past actions, but he would not tolerate behavior that disobeyed Orders after joining.
Even if she was BIG MOM!
Dark Clouds covered the top.
The Sea was roaring, and the Wind was howling.
Rows of giant waves were constantly stirred up, and these giant waves surged forward row by row, crashing heavily against a Giant Ship over a hundred meters long, shattering into pieces, but immediately being stepped on by the following waves, creating dull thuds.
Water Dragon Twisters connecting the Sky and the Sea raged wildly around, creating a picture of a maritime dead end, like the arrival of Doomsday.
"Gurahaha!"
"The Sea Area here is as fierce as ever! Compared to here, other places in the New World are just like children throwing tantrums!"
Edward Newgate wore a white Captain's Hat, his golden long hair flowing down to his shoulders like a waterfall from inside. He stood boldly on the Deck of the 'Moby Dick', which was shaped like a Whale, letting the pouring Heavy Rain and the Gale beat against his Chest. His large mouth under his signature crescent-shaped Whitebeard laughed unrestrainedly.
"Old Man."
The very young-looking Marco, Jozu, Thatch, Vista, Izo, and Teach, who was hiding in the crowd, along with many other Crewmates of the Whitebeard Pirates.
They were also getting wet from the rain and blown by the wind behind him. From time to time, someone would strike and instantly shatter the approaching Water Dragon Twisters.
Marco, who was most Familiar with 'Whitebeard', could feel a faint sense of heaviness from his Old Man's laughter and back.
Clearly, even this World's Strongest Man.
His mood at this moment was not as relaxed as it appeared on the surface.
Because next, they were very likely to have a major Conflict with the World Government!
"Almost there..."
Although the Climate on the Sea was extremely harsh, Izo could still feel that they were not far from Wano Country.
His mood was complex now, feeling grief and sadness for the death of Kozuki Oden.
He was also grateful and happy that his 'Old Man' was willing to help him liberate his Hometown and rescue his brother.
But ever since he learned that their Opponent might not be Kaido, nor Byrnndi World, but the World Government, his mood had become heavy again.
His many years of Overseas experience had long made him understand the meaning represented by the words World Government.
Even if the Whitebeard Pirates were called the World's Strongest Pirate Crew.
If they were to truly clash head-on with a Colossus like the World Government, there would be no surprise that they would be completely wiped out in the end.
He was now essentially pushing his 'Old Man' and his companions into an extremely dangerous predicament!
[Rumble...]
Just as everyone on the Ship had their own thoughts.
This already extreme Climate seemed to be getting even more terrifying.
Within the pitch-black Dark Clouds, streaks of purple Lightning began to flash.
[Crack—]
Just then, a thunderclap suddenly echoed in the Sky!
This thunder seemed to shake the entire Sea Surface, which was churning with surging waves. A strong flash of purple electric light illuminated everyone's Vision.
[Boom!]
The next moment, a pillar of light formed by a purple violent lightning descended from the Sky, like divine punishment, heading straight for the Moby Dick. This caused the Expressions of many Crewmates on the Deck to change drastically.
"Hmph, what are you getting involved for?"
"BIG MOM!"
At this instant, Edward Newgate's face turned cold. Although he held the Murakumogiri, a Supreme Grade Sharp Sword shaped like a glaive, in his hand, he showed no intention of raising or swinging his Blade.
Just with his cold snort and angry shout, the Space around the entire Ship visibly began to Tremor. All the Air seemed to solidify into Glass with cracks.
[Bang!!!]
An Unimaginable scene appeared. The purple lightning pillar of light, like a waterfall, was actually blocked by the layers of shattered Air.
They looked as if they were about to shatter into pieces, but in reality, they transformed into an invisible Barrier, like an absolute Defense, protecting the wide Giant Ship.
And incidentally, they completely shattered dozens of Water Dragon Twisters within a radius of several hundred miles, which was ridiculously Strong!
"Mamamama~~~"
As the purple light and the Quake canceled each other out in the Wind and Rain-lashed void, Charlotte Linlin's unique loud laugh echoed.
"It's her!"
"Why is BIG MOM here?"
"That's not the point, did she just attack us? She attacked, right? Is she crazy!!"
The Division Commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates were shocked and angry. Ever since the Flying Pirates vanished, the entire New World had entered a phase of two dominant powers.
Everyone knew how great an impact a war between their two Pirate Crews would cause.
"'Whitebeard', give me some face. Turn around and leave Wano Country Waters now. Mama can give you two Ships full of the best Candy, how about it?"
Charlotte Linlin stood on Thunder Cloud 'Zeus' and laughed widely.
Besides her, there was also Sun 'Prometheus', like a Small Sun, and 'Azure Dragon' Kaido, who was circling in the Dark Clouds, silently showing his presence.
Edward Newgate looked up at these two with disbelief, "You two are actually joining forces for the World Government to stop This Old Man?!"
He instantly felt that his Three Views were severely Challenges!
(End of this chapter)