As Suzaku Wooden Man landed, Shanks's body had to come to a sudden halt, a cold sweat slowly appeared on his forehead…
The opponent…
Looks like they don't want to let him go…
Shanks glanced back in the direction of the Navy, Admiral Sengoku, along with two Navy Admirals and that Rumble-Rumble Fruit user, were also planning to escape…
Obviously.
The Navy wasn't going to cover for him either.
At this moment…
What else could he do?
Shanks suddenly smiled, then raised the Western Sword Gryphon in his hand, and heavily thrust his weapon into the ground.
"I surrender."
Shanks looked up at the two figures atop the crystal of Suzaku Wooden Man, smiling as he spoke: "I can let you handle me as you wish, but can you let my companions leave?"
"..."
The towering Suzaku Wooden Man paused.
This situation…
Seems unprecedented.
With the death of the three Five Elders, Red-haired Shanks's surrender, Admiral Sengoku, Admirals Kizaru and Aokiji, Navy Lieutenant Akihara Kagura, and the escape of two Five Elders, this battle finally came to an end.
This also means…
The World Government suffered a major defeat in this battle!
Morgans, the president of the World Economic News Agency, was overjoyed. It captured the entire process of this battle, especially the death scene of the three Five Elders. Morgans could almost imagine the sensation this news would cause once released!
Konoha Pirates…
Are simply their lucky stars!
Ever since this pirate group emerged, the sales of their news and newspapers have climbed step by step, from the killing of the Heavenly Celestial Dragon, the Alabasta incident, the Mary Geoise incident, and now up to the Sky Island event, and a Shampodi auction event is coming up…
Every major event…
Is enough to shock everyone's eyes!
However…
The Sky Island event is not over yet.
Because the hunting game targeting the Heavenly Dragons is still ongoing.
Apayado.
When Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama arrived here.
The battle had already fiercely begun, Hundred Beasts Kaido and Charlotte Lingling, two of the Four Emperors, wanted to take this opportunity to annex the Red Hair Pirates!
Just…
Ben Beckman and a group of pirates are strong, unwilling to agree to join them, the two Four Emperors planned to directly destroy the Red Hair Pirates…
"Is there going to be a big event here too?"
'Big News' Morgans was feeling increasingly happy.
Though today's harvest was already plentiful, with the news of the World Government's defeat being eye-catching, the downfall of a Four Emperors' pirate group could also be considered big news!
Unfortunately…
The battle abruptly stopped with Red-haired Shanks's return.
Because accompanying Red-haired Shanks were Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, forcing Charlotte Lingling and Hundred Beasts Kaido to temporarily hold off.
After all…
They both witnessed the terrifying presence of the Konoha Pirates!
As the most powerful Sea Emperors among pirates, Charlotte Lingling and Hundred Beasts Kaido naturally do not fear the opposition, but Charlotte Lingling does not want to start a needless battle, especially against opponents stronger than them…
However…
After witnessing Uchiha Madara's strength…
Charlotte Lingling at least recognized one thing, it may be very difficult to uncover the whereabouts of Pluto, as defeating Uchiha Madara doesn't look easy…
But…
Will the Konoha Pirates keep their word?
Forget it…
Let's hunt the Heavenly Dragons first…
Gather some Heavenly Dragon chips…
If the Konoha Pirates keep their word, secure the whereabouts of Sea King Poseidon first; if they don't, then directly wage war against the Konoha Pirates!
After all, everyone is a pirate, and they'll have to fight sooner or later!
"Kaido."
Charlotte Lingling grinned, nonchalantly preparing to withdraw: "Let's go join the hunting game first; at least we shouldn't return empty-handed, right?"
"Lingling?"
Hundred Beasts Kaido snorted, still eyeing the Red Hair Pirates, his Haki continuously surging and overflowing: "Weren't we going to take down these meddling guys first?"
"It doesn't seem like the right time now…"
Charlotte Lingling shook her head, calling her former partners to handle business first: "Looks like the Konoha Pirates and Red Hair Pirates seem to have made some agreement, let's go hunt the Heavenly Dragons first…"
"..."
Hundred Beasts Kaido clenched his fists and followed Charlotte Lingling into the hunting grounds.
"..."
Shanks looked up at the backs of Hundred Beasts Kaido and Charlotte Lingling, firmly holding his Western Sword.
Actually…
How could they have reached any agreement…
Whether it's Uchiha Madara or Senju Hashirama, one only forcibly orders others to comply, the other merely pleads for compliance, neither is the true leader of the Konoha Pirates.
In a critical moment…
Even Senju Tobirama's words might be more useful than theirs.
"You all should go first."
Red-haired Shanks's intense gaze drove back Charlotte Lingling and Hundred Beasts Kaido, and he turned to look at his former companions, suddenly showing them a smile.
"Shanks…"
Ben Beckman furrowed his brows.
When…
Have they ever abandoned their companions?
"Alright, don't worry about me."
Red-haired Shanks grinned and waved his hand dismissively, saying: "I have some matters to discuss with the captain of the Konoha Pirates, you all should leave Sky Island first…"
"..."
Ben Beckman remained silent.
A group of pirates quietly watched Red-haired Shanks.
Since they're not weaklings on the sea, and not many are unclear-headed, they're not going to believe such lies, especially since many here could use Observation Haki to sense their communication…
"So lame, boss!"
Lucky Roux took a bite of meat, suddenly laughing as he mocked Shanks, loudly saying: "Then we'll go first!"
The pirates of the Red Hair Pirates…
Like Lucky Roux and those who have followed Shanks the longest.
Actually, they all know why they can leave Apayado, and they know what Red-haired Shanks did…
"We're leaving."
Ben Beckman glanced at Red-haired Shanks, calmly instructing his shipmates: "Let's leave here first, find a place to await Shanks to reunite with us…"
This was…
A lie.
Because Ben Beckman had been keeping tabs on the battlefield of Angel Island, he knew very well that Red-haired Shanks willingly surrendered to the Konoha Pirates after the battle ended, to ensure their group's safe departure…
Ideally speaking…
Ben Beckman should refuse Shanks.
Ideally speaking…
Ben Beckman should lead the Red Hair Pirates to live and die with Shanks.
Yet the pirates of the Red Hair Pirates have always been open-minded, they've never meddled into what their companions wanted to do, they trust their companions are doing what's right, and won't reject their companions' actions.
Just like years ago…
When Red-haired Shanks sacrificed an arm to save Luffy.
If this is what Shanks wants to do, then Ben Beckman should agree with him, even leading their companions away from Sky Island.
If Shanks can return, the Red Hair Pirates will naturally still exist; if Shanks can never return, then Ben Beckman will completely dissolve the Red Hair Pirates…
But…
Both Ben Beckman and Shanks thought too much…
"You all hold on a moment…"
Uchiha Madara interrupted their exchange.
This man coldly scanned the group of Red Hair Pirates, snorted as he said: "Wait here for our orders before proceeding with the next action…"
"There are no…"
Shanks looked toward Uchiha Madara, hoping to reason with him.
"Your thoughts have never mattered…"
Uchiha Madara's eyes were a bloody red, as he gazed at Red-haired Shanks and the group of pirates, the Susanoo skeleton emerged once more, he coldly said: "All you need to do is obey our orders!"