"I recognized him as my greatest enemy in the future more than twenty years ago, but I still didn't expect that he would be able to do this to such an extent, forcing me to this point."
Blackbeard thought that he had overestimated Akira, but now he realized that he had underestimated him. So, he was quite regretful. If he had killed Akira at all costs during the Summit War, he might still have had a chance, even if there had been some sacrifices. But it would definitely have been much better than the current situation. The threat of Marco and the others combined wasn't as great as Akira alone.
Laffitte said, "Killing Death God is the best way, but it's also the most difficult. With his caution, he definitely won't give us a chance. So, we can only take a step back, and choose another method."
"There's another way?" Hearing that Laffitte had another way, Blackbeard was immediately invigorated.
Laffitte said, "This is also a last resort. It's even half good and half bad for us. If we hadn't reached this point, I wouldn't want to say this method."
Blackbeard asked anxiously, "I can't control that much anymore. Just say it."
Laffitte said in a deep voice, "Since we can't kill him on our side, then we can find like-minded people to form an alliance."
"Alliance?"
Blackbeard's expression changed. He immediately understood what Laffitte meant. However, a sense of resistance arose in his heart at the first moment, because he was an arrogant person at heart. Moreover, he had always regarded Akira as the biggest stumbling block for him to reach the top, wanting to use his own strength to defeat the other party. So, he naturally didn't want to rely on the strength of others.
As Blackbeard's most capable subordinate, Laffitte naturally understood all of his captain's thoughts. So, he opened his mouth to persuade him, "Captain, if you want to continue fighting a protracted war with Death God, then you naturally don't need an alliance. But if you want to defeat him sooner, and ascend to the throne as soon as possible, then an alliance is the best way."
Blackbeard was somewhat tempted by Laffitte's words. He opened his mouth, and asked, "Then tell me, if we want to find someone to form an alliance, who should we look for? Who can help us?"
Although the Whitebeard Pirates had now been knocked off the four emperors, they were still extremely powerful. Ordinary forces simply didn't dare to confront them. So, they could only look for powerful forces. But the only forces that were stronger than the Whitebeard Pirates now were the remaining three emperors.
Red-Haired Shanks, Big Mom, and Kaido of the Beasts.
Red-Haired Shanks naturally didn't need to be considered. It would be good enough if he didn't help Akira. Don't expect him to deal with Akira. The remaining two also didn't seem to have any gaps with the Whitebeard Pirates. More importantly, Blackbeard didn't want to cooperate with Kaido of the Beasts and Big Mom, because his goal was to become one of the four emperors. He was unwilling to lower his face to form an alliance with these two sides. Moreover, even if he wanted to, the other party probably wouldn't agree, and might even have the idea of annexing him.
Laffitte saw Blackbeard's fears, and opened his mouth, and said, "The remaining three pirate emperors naturally don't need to be considered. They won't help us, and we're also not suitable to form an alliance with them. So, we can only look for other forces."
Blackbeard asked in confusion, "Other forces. What other forces can help us?"
Laffitte said, "There are actually many forces that can help us. The key depends on whether they dare to, and are willing to. Don't forget, that Death God of the Whitebeard Pirates was a very troublesome person in the past. Therefore, he offended many people, such as Navy Headquarters, Doflamingo of Dressrosa, and many other forces. They can all help us."
"Doflamingo is a good candidate. I heard that he has a big hatred with that kid Akira. However, he's a man of Kaido of the Beasts. Is it possible for him to form an alliance with us? As for Navy Headquarters, that's even more impossible, right? How can Navy Headquarters help us, as pirates?" Blackbeard asked.
Laffitte said, "It's naturally impossible at ordinary times, but it's different now. First, Doflamingo. He has a big hatred with Death God. He's also not completely a man of Kaido of the Beasts, but just depends on him. As the head of the underground dark forces, his power is definitely not to be underestimated. No matter from which aspect, if we can get his help, then we'll have weapons if we want weapons, and intelligence if we want intelligence. To us, it will definitely be a very significant help."
A glint flashed in Blackbeard's eyes. He was indeed tempted. He naturally knew that Doflamingo's power was deeply rooted in the underground dark world, and also involved multiple fields. To really talk about it, Doflamingo, except for being weaker than him in strength, was stronger than his current Blackbeard Pirates in all other aspects. If they could form an alliance, it would definitely be of great benefit to him.
Laffitte continued, "As for Navy Headquarters, it's certainly impossible for them to become our allies. It's just that Navy Headquarters' hatred for the Whitebeard Pirates and Death God is probably no less than ours. During the Summit War, Death God had Navy Headquarters lose all face. Now, former Navy Admiral Aokiji has also joined the Whitebeard Pirates, making the Navy even more embarrassed. So, if we can provoke Navy Headquarters to take action against the Whitebeard Pirates, that will be the best possible situation."
Blackbeard said pessimistically, "That's probably not that easy, right? Navy Headquarters is now lying low. There probably won't be any major actions in a short period of time, right?"
Laffitte said with a smile, "Captain, you're wrong about that. The newly appointed Fleet Admiral Akainu isn't as conservative as Sengoku was before. He's a hardliner. I've already received news that he's about to move Navy Headquarters away from Marineford, and the new location is the New World..."
"What? Navy Headquarters is moving to the New World?"
Blackbeard was also very shocked after hearing this news.
Laffitte said, "Yes, this is the news that I just received. I haven't had time to tell you, Captain, but what can be confirmed is that this matter is very likely to be true."
"Zehahaha."
Blackbeard laughed loudly, and said, "Navy Headquarters is moving into the New World. Then this will be much more interesting. Navy Headquarters is doing this. It seems that they're making their attitude clear, wanting to attack the New World. However, Akainu's courage is also very great, actually not caring about those three. Isn't he afraid that those three will overturn his Navy Headquarters?"
Laffitte said, "That's completely impossible. Navy Headquarters' strength was revealed during the Summit War. Even if the entire Whitebeard Pirates were dispatched, they could only be defeated. Unless the remaining three emperors join forces, it's impossible to destroy Navy Headquarters. But this is something that can't happen. So, Navy Headquarters moving into the New World might have some waves, but it will definitely be safe and sound."
Blackbeard said, "I don't care whether they're safe and sound. You said we can use Navy Headquarters to deal with the Whitebeard Pirates. Is it really feasible?"
Laffitte said, "There's not much certainty. This requires us to wait until Navy Headquarters enters the New World before we can make arrangements. After all, only a large force of the Navy can threaten the Whitebeard Pirates."
"But we can't wait that long," Blackbeard said.
Laffitte said, "Then the best target we can choose now is Doflamingo. However, it won't be easy to persuade him. Captain, if you're willing, I can personally go to Dressrosa."
"You're going to Dressrosa personally?" Blackbeard looked at Laffitte in surprise, and asked.
Laffitte nodded, and said, "Besides me, there's no suitable candidate. The Whitebeard Pirates are watching closely now. I possess the ability to fly. I can avoid their eyes and ears."
Blackbeard had actually been persuaded by Laffitte's words. However, he was still somewhat hesitant, first because Laffitte was his most capable assistant and strategist. He was afraid that something would happen to Laffitte. Second, he was somewhat worried about Doflamingo's attitude. Actually, from the bottom of his heart, he didn't put Doflamingo in his eyes. He was just a Shichibukai. Now, he was going to take the initiative to find Doflamingo to form an alliance. He was somewhat unwilling in his heart.
"Alright, then you must be careful," Blackbeard said.
Laffitte bid farewell to Blackbeard and the others, and set off alone, heading to Dressrosa.
After Akira and them killed Shiryu of the Rain, they didn't immediately take action against the Blackbeard Pirates, because he had just dispersed his subordinates. If he urgently summoned them back to fight, it would be very unfavorable. So, he was preparing to wait a little longer, and see Blackbeard's actions.
However, before he could wait for Blackbeard's actions, something shocked the entire New World, which was that the new Fleet Admiral of Navy Headquarters, Akainu, announced that he would move Navy Headquarters to the former Navy G-1 Branch in the New World.
As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused a shock throughout the world. Marineford had been the base of Navy Headquarters for countless years, and had formed an iron wall with Enies Lobby and Impel Down. Now that Akainu was going to transfer Navy Headquarters to the New World, it was equivalent to giving up the advantages of Navy Headquarters, and also facing all the pirates in the New World.
In many people's opinion, Akainu's action was simply absurd, a decision made by someone whose brain was broken. It was said that even the Five Elders of the World Government had opposed it at first, but for some unknown reason, they had actually agreed later. Moreover, Akainu had suppressed the dissenting opinions within the Navy, and resolutely implemented this plan.
To ordinary people, Akainu's decision might just be absurd, and incomprehensible. But to the people of the New World, it was a huge change. Although the New World was very big, it basically had its own forces and rules. Now that Navy Headquarters, this behemoth, had suddenly intervened, it would inevitably affect the interests of many people, especially the pirate side. Some people gloated, some were frightened, and some didn't care, waiting to watch the show.
In short, the New World, which had already become very chaotic because of the Whitebeard Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates fighting for the position of emperor left behind by Whitebeard, had now added Navy Headquarters, naturally becoming even more unpredictable. Many people had become quiet, because besides the four emperors pirate crews, the others in the New World were simply not enough to confront Navy Headquarters. The Summit War was the best proof. Even the world's strongest man, Whitebeard, had died in battle. Of course they were much worse.
"Has that Akainu guy finally made a decision? He's really resolute enough, moving Navy Headquarters to the New World, is he trying to clean up the New World? It's just a pity, hehe."
Akira naturally wouldn't be surprised by the changes at Navy Headquarters, because he had known that this kind of thing would happen. However, he couldn't help but admit that Akainu was really resolute enough. If it had been Aokiji, Aokiji would definitely not have done this kind of thing.
But to be honest, Akira still had a view of admiration for Akainu's choice, because Akainu's action seemed very absurd, but it actually had another meaning. This showed how resolute the Navy's attitude was. Entering the New World, the purpose was very clear, which was to remove the pirates of the New World. Putting aside everything else, at least the attitude showed people resoluteness, which was very much in line with the hopes of those ordinary people.
The Navy Headquarters during Sengoku's era could only be said to be harvesting. As the Fleet Admiral, Sengoku's actions were somewhat too conservative. From the beginning of the Great Pirate Era, what he thought about was how to curb the development of pirates. So, he had created the Shichibukai system. Apart from that, the most hard-line thing he had done was the Summit War. Apart from that, Sengoku didn't have much to show for it.
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