Shampodi Archipelago.
Recently, there have been more and more pirates here.
Ever since the Navy's execution list was announced, countless pirates have flocked here. Some want to watch the impending world war up close, while others want to seize the opportunity to become the new Four Emperors in the latter half of the Grand Line.
After all...
Red-haired Shanks is about to be executed.
Moreover, the battle between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy has already begun. If Whitebeard loses, there will immediately be two vacant positions among the Four Emperors, which is a huge temptation for some ambitious pirates.
Some have even seen Golden Lion Shiki, who once appeared in this area during the previous era—the great pirate who single-handedly attacked Marinford!
Indeed...
Golden Lion Shiki has arrived here.
This legendary great pirate came here not only to interfere with the world war but also to recruit Pluto Rayleigh, who has appeared in the Shampodi Archipelago.
Ta-da, ta-da, ta-da...
The sound of two sharp blades stepping onto the stone slabs was crisp.
Because many years ago, Golden Lion Shiki escaped from the great prison Impel Down and cut off his own legs to rid himself of shackles. Later, Shiki used these two former swords to replace his legs...
Undoubtedly...
This is a ruthless man.
Golden Lion Shiki stepped on the two swords and walked into a coating factory, gradually reaching a busy coating worker nearby. Slowly, he grinned and laughed loudly: "We haven't met in over twenty years, Rayleigh!"
"Let's catch up later, I'm still working..."
Pluto Rayleigh reached out to lift the coating covering the ship's hull. After finishing everything, he slowly clapped his hands and turned to look at Shiki, smiling slightly: "It seems we're both getting old..."
More than twenty years have passed...
After the end of the Atoll Sea Battle, they never saw each other again. Now, all those who once dominated the Grand Line have grown old...
Even Golden Lion Shiki has gradually developed wrinkles. The once mighty Pirate Admiral now appears alone here.
Frankly speaking...
Golden Lion Shiki was once the most powerful among the three legendary great pirates. Unfortunately, his massive fleet was completely destroyed by a sudden storm during the Atoll Sea Battle...
Now all of that is in the past.
Now, only two old men are left in this factory.
"Hmph..."
Golden Lion Shiki shook his head, completely disagreeing with Rayleigh's words. His body floated up gradually, and he slowly opened his arms, grinning broadly: "Age doesn't matter! As long as I'm alive, this world will eventually be mine!"
Golden Lion Shiki clenched his fist fiercely, speaking with excitement: "Roger has been dead for twenty years! Come back and follow me, Rayleigh! I heard about what happened in Shampodi; you clearly aren't old yet!"
Golden Lion Shiki's face nearly burst with arrogant laughter: "A world war capable of changing everything, as long as we join forces, we can reclaim everything we once had!"
Originally, Golden Lion Shiki just wanted to meddle in this unprecedented world war; however, upon hearing about Pluto Rayleigh, he came specifically to the Shampodi Archipelago to meddle in this world war. Every bit of strength is crucial!
"I refuse."
Pluto Rayleigh shook his head, adjusting his glasses while looking at the aging Shiki, whispering: "I didn't expect this war to draw you here too?"
"Hahahahahaha..."
Golden Lion Shiki floated in the air, laughing wildly as he looked down at Rayleigh: "Such a grand occasion hasn't happened in twenty years, right?
This time, I want to see what kind of chaos Whitebeard will bring to Marinford! Hmph, if I'm not satisfied..."
"Gurararara... It shouldn't disappoint you!"
Just at this moment, a hearty laugh interrupted Shiki's words.
Whitebeard Edward Newgate entered, leaning on his greatsword. He looked up at the airborne Golden Lion, grinning as he laughed: "Gurararara... Always wanting to make a big fuss, your temper hasn't changed... Shiki..."
"Newgate..."
Golden Lion Shiki's eyes flashed as he stared intently at Whitebeard. In the next instant, his smile grew: "It's been so many years; let me see how much power you still have!"
Just as Shiki opened his palm, ready to act, Rayleigh loudly interrupted him: "Shiki, this is not a place for you to cause trouble!"
"Gurararara... Indeed..."
Whitebeard Edward Newgate couldn't help but laugh a few times, slowly turning to Rayleigh: "Rayleigh, can you coat it here?"
"..."
Rayleigh was silent for a second.
The next moment, Rayleigh slowly nodded, adjusted his glasses, and smiled, "But my price isn't cheap..."
"Name your price then!"
Whitebeard spread his hands carelessly, with a somewhat subtle smile, "The most precious treasure in the world is ONE PIECE, you've already seen it... Gurararara... Any other price, just name it!"
"I want to board your ship."
Rayleigh's words immediately made Whitebeard's expression serious.
However, Rayleigh didn't say much, he just softly explained, "Just to board your ship to enter Marinford, don't overthink it, Newgate..."
"I never thought that..."
Whitebeard chuckled a few times, slowly shaking his head, "Is it for Crocus? Or for that little girl Shakky?"
Whitebeard had also seen the Navy's execution list.
It was because he saw Shakky's name that Whitebeard Edward Newgate specifically came to ask Rayleigh if he wanted to go together, he could give him a lift...
Unexpectedly, Rayleigh suggested it himself...
Rayleigh nodded solemnly, bent down to pick up his coating tools, and said in a deep voice, "That's even better!"
"Hey! Don't ignore me!"
Golden Lion Shiki's face didn't look too pleased.
Golden Lion Shiki looked at the two on the ground, his hand suddenly flipped, wanting to stir up a violent gust of wind, yet an attraction force suddenly pulled him down from the sky!
Unknowingly...
A young figure stood beside Whitebeard, reaching out his hand towards Golden Lion Shiki, his eyes showing a weird appearance!
It was Uchiha Sasuke!
"Heavenly Attraction!"
Uchiha Sasuke manipulated the gravity to pull Shiki down, his other hand suddenly drew the Supreme Great Blade from his body!
The next moment, a blade light flashed!
This slash was extremely fierce, Uchiha Sasuke seemed to want to cut Golden Lion Shiki's body in half directly, as if this legendary great pirate would fall here in the next second!
However...
Whitebeard swung his Murakumogiri to block that blade light!
Clang!
The sound of the two Supreme Great Blades clashing was exceptionally crisp!
Whitebeard blocked Uchiha Sasuke's attack, slowly shook his head at him and said, "Sasuke, don't worry, this guy isn't our enemy now..."
"Understood."
Uchiha Sasuke nonchalantly sheathed his blade, his appearance made both Golden Lion Shiki and Dark King Rayleigh frown.
However, Whitebeard Edward Newgate wasn't concerned at all about Uchiha Sasuke's fierce move, slowly putting away his Murakumogiri Greatsword, he continued with a smile, "Alright, wait for me a bit, I'll meet up with you after catching up with an old friend..."
"Understood."
Uchiha Sasuke slowly nodded.
Uchiha Sasuke didn't hesitate, he just left the coating factory by himself, originally noticing Golden Lion Shiki's strength, Sasuke had to intervene...
According to Marco...
Before the war starts, they absolutely can't let their father get hurt.
Just as Uchiha Sasuke left the coating factory and returned to the Moby Dick, a group of people looked at Sasuke, winking: "Hey, Sasuke, let's destroy the Navy base here in Shampodi? I remember the Vice Admiral stationed here helped capture Ace before..."
"No."
Uchiha Sasuke twitched the corner of his mouth, couldn't help but shake his head, "Vista, Jozu, before rescuing Ace, don't stir up more trouble!"
Really...
Made Sasuke not know what to say.
In the past, every time Sasuke wanted to destroy a base, a group of pirates would try to persuade him to give up on that idea.
Now it turns out...
The one stationed at the Shampodi Archipelago is Uehara Naraku...
These pirates of the Whitebeard Pirates are braver now, huh! The more someone can't be offended, the more they want to provoke?