Holy Land Mariejois:
"We just received news from the Navy that yet another Shichibukai has refused our invitation and has given up the title of Shichibukai. Now, all the current Shichibukai have rejected our invitation and are likely standing against us."
"According to intelligence, the new officer of the Infinite Pirates, Fire Fist Ace, has defeated Crocodile. The other Shichibukai must have had contact with the pirates; either they were defeated and taken away, or they were threatened into not cooperating with us!"
Saint Saturn, Warrior God of Science and Defense, said.
"Those Shichibukai are pirates themselves; they are unreliable at critical moments. Last time they didn't put in any effort during the battle, and this time they dare to openly refuse the World Government's orders. We must issue bounties on them; otherwise, the whole world will think the World Government is weak enough to be easily betrayed!"
Saint Ju Peter, Warrior God of Agriculture, said.
"We definitely need to issue bounties and capture them; at least we need to make a show of it. However, according to intelligence, Doflamingo and the others have fled to the New World. For now, we just need to eliminate their forces in the Four Seas and Grand Line, and after this war, we can capture them personally."
"Without the power of the Shichibukai, we are already at a disadvantage before the war has even begun. We need to have the Navy quickly consolidate their military strength; we cannot afford any more mistakes."
Saint Nusjuro, Warrior God of Finance, said.
"By the way, how is the Red-Haired Pirates doing? Is he still unwilling to acknowledge his identity?"
Saint Warcury, Warrior God of Law, asked.
"He was adopted by Roger since childhood, and his mindset has already solidified; he doesn't acknowledge it and doesn't want to return to the Holy Land!"
Environment God Saint Lavende shook his head.
"What a pity! If he were willing to return, we could not only weaken the pirates' strength but also enhance our own!"
Saint Warcury, Warrior God of Law, said.
"Shocking news! Shichibukai Gekko Moria is dead, and Crocodile has been defeated by the new officer of the Infinite Pirates, Fire Fist Ace!!"
"The World Government has even publicly issued bounties on all Shichibukai, the reason being that the Shichibukai have betrayed the World Government!"
"The war hasn't even started, and the World Government is already at a disadvantage?"
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Wherever there is big news, the World Economic Journal's newspapers are never far behind, and they write headlines in whatever way attracts people's attention.
"I didn't expect that Hawkeye also withdrew from the Shichibukai; I wonder if he has faced any targeting!"
Upon seeing the newspaper on an island in the New World, the Red-Haired Shanks couldn't help but sigh.
"I say, your worry is unnecessary. With Hawkeye's strength, he can definitely take care of himself. Besides, the situation is so tense now; the World Government and the Navy don't have the energy to deal with Hawkeye."
Beckman said vaguely after taking a bite of meat.
"Hahahahaha, that's true! With Hawkeye's strength, he should be fine!"
Red-Haired Shanks laughed heartily after taking a swig of alcohol.
"You shouldn't be worried about Hawkeye; you should be worried about us!"
"Last time when the Pirate Alliance invaded the South Sea, all the major pirate crews in the New World participated, or rather, they were all invited to participate."
"Now our pirate crew is also one of the major pirate crews in the New World. If we are invited by the Infinite Pirates and Flying Pirates, whether to go or not is a question!"
Yasopp suddenly said after wiping his beloved gun.
As soon as Yasopp said this, the Red-Haired Pirates fell silent.
Their pirate crew was not interested in territory; if they were to be like other pirate crews, raiding and occupying other seas, they would not be interested.
But if the Flying Pirates and Infinite Pirates came to invite them, they couldn't refuse, because refusing would mean not fitting in, which could lead to being suppressed by the Flying Pirates and Infinite Pirates.
Whether facing the Flying Pirates or the Infinite Pirates, the Red-Haired Pirates could not possibly win; one misstep could lead to their complete annihilation.
Unfortunately, this choice was too difficult, and they still had not made a decision.
"I say, Yasopp, is your mouth a crow's mouth? How come everything you say comes true!"
Red-Haired Shanks looked at Yasopp speechlessly, then turned his gaze to the sea.
There, a massive steel warship was racing across the ocean at incredible speed, heading straight for the island they were on.
"Hey, hey, hey, is this the largest and strongest ship in the world? It's truly gigantic, and it's all made of steel. This kind of ship is incredibly heavy, yet it can move so fast on the sea; it's simply unbelievable!"
"Did you see the cannon on the Hades Pluto ship? I heard that ten years ago, when it fired, even Garp couldn't withstand it and was blasted away, taking out ten warships in one shot!"
"I say, why don't we take the opportunity to run away before they arrive?"
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Upon seeing the steel warship approaching, the members of the Red-Haired Pirates began to discuss animatedly, but more out of concern, so they could only relieve their trembling hearts in this way.
Eventually, after the Red-Haired Pirates adjusted their moods, they gathered together. No matter what, they couldn't escape; they couldn't match the speed of the Hades Pluto ship, and being caught was only a matter of time.
When the Hades Pluto ship docked, Li Yuan, Esdeath, Akame, Faraday, and Wei Zhuang jumped off the ship, with Li Yuan leading the way and Esdeath and the others following behind.
Seeing Li Yuan and the others approach, the Red-Haired Pirates were on high alert; after all, this was the strongest man in the world, and the other four were not simple characters either, all being Li Yuan's children.
After Wei Zhuang and the others returned, Li Yuan publicly revealed their identities, so the Red-Haired Pirates knew who Wei Zhuang and Faraday were.
As Li Yuan's children, considering Esdeath and Akame, Wei Zhuang and Faraday couldn't possibly be any weaker; they might even be stronger, as men generally have their advantages!
"Hahahahaha, Shanks, I remember the last time I saw you was on Roger's ship. I can't believe twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye!"
Compared to the tension of the Red-Haired Pirates, Li Yuan was very relaxed, more so reflecting on how quickly twenty years had gone by; the interns on Roger's ship had already become great pirates!
"Hahahahaha, it's an honor that Lord Li Yuan still remembers me. I wonder if Lord Li Yuan has come to find me for something today?"
Li Yuan spoke casually, but Shanks did not dare to underestimate him in the slightest. After all, Captain Roger had been defeated by Li Yuan, and now he was even inferior to the former Captain Roger, making him even more wary of Li Yuan.
Now, he just wanted to quickly figure out Li Yuan's intentions and then distance himself from him; the pressure from this man was just too great!
"There's nothing much; it's just that I'm preparing to go to war with the World Government and the Navy soon, and I happened to learn about your identity, so I came to confirm whether you would side with the World Government!"
"The Red-Haired Pirates are one of the major pirate crews in the New World. If you were to switch sides at a critical moment, it would be quite troublesome for me!"
Li Yuan looked at Shanks and asked seriously.
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