Chapter 267: Whitebeard and Tsuru's plan
The next day.
Second half of Grand Line, New World.
In a calm sea, several warships were sailing on the ocean.
In an office on one of the warships.
Vice Admiral Tsuru of the Marines looked at the newspaper in her hand seriously.
The newspapers were filled with eye-catching headlines.
[Big News! Big Mom and Shiki the Golden Lion, two top pirates, were defeated instantly by the Marines's new star, Ice Queen Esdeath! Then She faced the Snake Lord Orochimaru! ]
After reading the newspaper in her hand, Tsuru's heart began to waver.
Esdeath, is that woman so strong?
Defeated instantly?
The above description reminded Tsuru of the time when Esdeath fought against Crocodile in the kendo tournament.
It was the same at that time.
She had doubts at that time, doubts about Esdeath's abilities.
It's just that the guess was too outrageous so she didn't think about it further.
But now.
Big Mom and Shiki who had returned to his prime were both defeated in an instant.
This is not normal no matter how she think about it.
So, does Esdeath really have the ability to control time? Is she a double devil fruit user?
Tsuru shook her head to stop thinking about this question.
No matter what, Esdeath's strength is definitely a good thing.
Even a great pirate like Shiki, who was once as famous as Whitebeard and Roger, was defeated instantly by Esdeath.
So, does it mean that Whitebeard will be the same?
What a powerful ability!
If Orochimaru had not obstructed them at that time, maybe Big Mom and Shiki would have gone straight into Impel Down!
What a pity!
Even if Esdeath possesses such powerful strength, will she still be at a disadvantage against the Snake Lord Orochimaru?
"Sister Tsuru, look, Teacher Esdeath is so powerful that she can actually defeat Shiki."
While Tsuru was thinking, a girl broke into her office.
This girl was Gion.
During the Kendo tournament, Gion, under the leadership of Tsuru, wanted to become the disciple of Yachiru Unohana Retsu.
But Unohana Retsu didn't accept her at that time.
Instead, she asked them to go find Esdeath, and finally Esdeath took over Gion.
It can be said that Gion is now a disciple of Esdeath.
At this time, Gion saw that her teacher had defeated the great swordsman, Shiki, in one second.
She naturally admired her teacher's strength.
After all, in her eyes, Esdeath is one of the few great swordsmen in the world, and a female one at that.
This alone made her admire her very much.
Although she felt a little regretful that she didn't become a disciple of Unohana Retsu, the world's greatest swordsman.
But Teacher Esdeath is also someone worth following.
"Well, I already know, Gion, Esdeath will be here in a few days, then you have to learn from her."
Tsuru looked at Gion's happy expression and also had a kind smile on his face.
"Of course, this is an opportunity that I have finally obtained. I will try my best to cherish it."
Gion waved her fist and said energetically.
"That's good."
Tsuru looked at her lovingly, her thoughts drifting away.
This time King's target was the battle between the Snake Lord Orochimaru and the King of Fear Ryomen Sukuna.
But now the plan is starting to go awry.
Orochimaru showed increasingly stronger strength, while on the other side, the evil pirate Hisoka also showed a strength that should not be underestimated.
He was actually able to force a draw with Orochimaru.
Although it seemed that Hisoka was being suppressed from the beginning to the end.
But the fact that he can do this does prove how difficult he is.
And not long ago, Hisoka also defeated Whitebeard, showing his astonishing strength.
Especially the last move, which caused Whitebeard to fall down strangely.
That move was very strange, and Tsuru didn't dare to let King take the risk when he didn't understand the key points.
Hisoka's strength and weirdness made Tsuru dare not act rashly.
At the same time, Orochimaru also stayed on Shiki Island and did not go to find the King of Fear for a battle as they had imagined.
At the same time, Orochimaru also took away Big Mom. What was his purpose?
Now Tsuru is considering whether she should choose to capture a big pirate and end it.
After all, with such a big fanfare, it would be a joke if there were no results.
Her target now is Whitebeard, the great pirate who was once the strongest man in the world.
The King of Fear Ryomen Sukuna is still too mysterious, and it is hard to say what the upper limit of his strength is.
But Tsuru calculated based on the worst case scenario.
After all, big pirates like Orochimaru and Hisoka have shown too terrifying strength.
She didn't know much about the Lord of Terror.
But from his battle with Whitebeard, she felt that this man's strength was difficult to estimate.
That's just the worst-case scenario.
In this case, Whitebeard was chosen.
However, if it was in the past.
If they really have to fight Whitebeard, the entire Marine Headquarters will have to be on high alert.
But now, King and the upcoming Esdeath gave her great confidence.
With the two of them here, even Whitebeard is nothing to be afraid of.
Well, maybe this has something to do with the fact that Whitebeard's reputation declined in Tsuru's heart after he was defeated several times.
...
Grand Line, New World, Whitebeard Territory.
On a relatively deserted island.
A huge ship that looks like a white whale is docked on the island.
At this time on the edge of the island.
Marco looked at the newspaper in his hand in shock.
The same was true of his companion beside him.
"Ice Queen Esdeath, once the second place winner of the Kendo Tournament."
"Is her strength so terrifying? She actually defeated Big Mom and Shiki in seconds. Is this really not something Morgans made up?"
At this moment, they were looking at the newspaper and felt a little dazed.
There is no need to talk about Big Mom.
Shiki who is as famous as their pops and now he has recovered to his full strength.
Such a legendary pirate was defeated instantly by a woman who had just joined the Marines.
Even though she was once the second place in the kendo tournament, it still felt outrageous.
If it is the Sword Saint Yachiru Unohana Retsu.
Then for Marco and others who have experienced the terrifying aura of the Sword Saint Yachiru, it would be more acceptable.
But that's not the problem.
"Whether it's true or not, the news at least proves how powerful that woman is."
At this time, Marco's face began to look worried.
Because that rising star of the Marines is heading this way.
It is obvious that she wants to join forces with Admiral King's fleet.
And that fleet was floating in the sea commanded by Whitebeard.
This is a huge threat to the Whitebeard Pirates.
This is very dangerous. Marco doesn't know what the Marines are thinking, but this situation may happen to them.
If that's the case, it would be too bad.
At this time, Marco looked at the sand flying on the island, and the whole island seemed to be filled with countless grains of sand.
From time to time, there were sounds that shook the atmosphere.
That was Crocodile fighting with their pops.
It would be great if they could tame Crocodile and use him for their pops's benefit.
At this moment, Marco couldn't help but think so as he looked at the rising sand.