# Chapter 522: Worldwide Attention
Before the Final Island was discovered by the Roger Pirates, the final destination of the Grand Line was Lodestar Island.
For a long time, many Pirate Crews capable of reaching Lodestar Island believed it to be the end.
This was because anyone who followed the Magnetic Pointer to Lodestar Island could not store enough magnetic force on Lodestar Island to proceed to the next Island.
According to the laws of navigation on the Grand Line, a Magnetic Pointer, when placed on an Island for a certain period, should always be able to store enough magnetic force for the next Island.
Afterward, one could rely on the attraction between the Magnetic Pointer and the next Island to travel onwards.
When a Magnetic Pointer could no longer store the magnetic force of the next Island, it signified the end of the voyage.
However, the Roger Pirates proved that the Final Island did indeed exist. This feeling of knowing the Island was there but being unable to reach it caused countless Pirates seeking the One Piece to feel despair.
After all, in the vast and climatically volatile New World, without a Magnetic Pointer to guide their ships, finding the location of the Final Island, let alone surviving, was a problem.
Therefore, for more than twenty years, no one other than the Roger Pirates had reached the Final Island.
For over twenty years, Pirate Crews heading to the New World had all stopped at Lodestar Island.
Now—
Due to the actions of Kaido and Bullet, Lodestar Island, which had become largely forgotten, once again attracted the attention of the World.
When the Eternal Pose leading to the Final Island and Lodestar Island were brought together, it was undoubtedly a fatal attraction for those who wanted to reach the Final Island and obtain the One Piece.
The reason Bullet and the others chose this place was that Lodestar Island was located in the New World, where the influence of the Navy and the World Government was undoubtedly at its lowest. As a Pirate paradise for Powerful Figure, the New World could undoubtedly gather countless powerful Pirates.
In addition, the difficulty of navigating to Lodestar Island was extremely high. Even with the Eternal Pose guiding the way, the terrifying climates encountered during navigation, as well as the Sea Kings that roamed everywhere, could eliminate those who were not Strongest in advance.
Lodestar Island.
In the very center of the Island, there was a mountain peak exceeding a thousand meters in altitude.
On the mountain peak, a temporary Castle was currently erected.
"I put a lot of work into preparing this festival."
On the High Platform of the Castle, Festa stood at the edge, holding a glass of Red Wine in his hand, looking down at the busy Construction Site in the Distance.
It could be said that since he intended to hold a grand event, many things like food, drink, and entertainment were indispensable. Otherwise, if countless Pirates came to Lodestar Island and ended up standing dumbfounded on the bare Land, it would be a naked Humiliation to him, Buena Festa.
"Now it seems that with the help of those Underworld Rats, everything is going smoothly. Soon, a world-shocking grand event will kick off! Ahahaha!!!"
After laughing heartily a few times, Festa tilted his head back and drank the Red Wine in his glass, then walked into the Castle.
He still had many Things to deal with.
As Time passed, countless Pirates, in order to compete for Admission Ticket, could be said to have caused great harm to the Navy.
A large number of middle-level Navy Force were hunted by Pirates.
The fierce collision between the two Factions made the World even more chaotic.
Then—
The Revolutionary Army took advantage of this Opportunity to make a strong entrance. In the Sea Area where Navy Force had been severely damaged, the Revolutionary Army successively dispatched troops to enter. These Revolutionary Army, filling the Navy's vacancy, took over the Mission of expelling Pirates.
For some Pirates with Strength, Admission Ticket could only be exchanged for Navy Officer's Head, and these Revolutionary Army were also not easy to mess with.
For ordinary Pirates, if there were no Powerful Figure to take the lead, they were even less likely to break through the Towns garrisoned by the Revolutionary Army.
Those powerful Pirates who obtained Admission Ticket in exchange for Navy Officer's Head also set off for the New World one after another, intending to participate in this grand event.
For a Time, the chaos caused by Pirates gradually subsided, and the Revolutionary Army took this Opportunity to see their Reputation among the people usher in huge Development.
…
"Bullet, everything is almost ready, but my only worry now is..."
Festa slowly got up, propped his hands on the table, looked at Bullet sitting on the Sofa, and said, "When those monsters from the Navy come, can you and Kaido keep the 'Initiative' in your hands?"
Festa was not too worried about the Pirates. After all, based on their understanding of Pirates, there might be monsters who could rival Bullet and Kaido.
However, there was definitely no one who could defeat the combined Force of Bullet and Kaido, not to mention that those guys also had their own Pride and would not choose to join Forces with others.
Therefore, Festa's only worry was the Navy. If Sengoku, Garp, Sakazuki, Borsalino, Kuzan, and Issho, these monsters, came with the Navy, could they stop them?
"..."
Bullet fell into Silence with a blank Face.
Festa narrowed his Eyes slightly, revealing a Smile.
If it were the Bullet of the past, he might have directly said no Problem.
After all, at the young age of 15, he possessed the Strength to fight Rayleigh on par, and his Strength was even among the best in the Monster-filled Roger Pirates.
However, after being jointly defeated by the current three Admirals of the Navy and sent to Impel Down, he had realized that in a one-on-one Battle, he was not afraid of anyone in this World.
But he also knew that when facing those monsters, if there were more than two of them, he would not be their Opponent.
"Don't worry, I won't fall easily."
Bullet said indifferently.
In fact, Festa also knew that even if Bullet and Kaido's Strength were powerful, they might not be able to control the entire Situation.
After all, at that Time, there would be not only a large number of Pirates gathered on Lodestar Island, but also the Navy. No one dared to boast that they had the Strength to control the entire Situation in that kind of Situation.
However—
So what!?
For Festa, as long as he could hold a grand event that would shock the World, he would have no Regret.
Moreover, on this Stage where many Powerful Figure were about to gather, battles would only push this grand event to a climax!!!
"Puru Puru Puru..."
Among the several Den Den Mushi placed on the table, one rang with an incoming Phone Call Sound.
Festa directly picked up the receiver of the Den Den Mushi.
A Sound came from the Den Den Mushi:
"Festa, the locations of the Live Broadcast Den Den Mushi have been basically determined... but I'll say this first, if we purchase Live Broadcast Den Den Mushi according to your requirements, it will be a fee that will make your Eyes pop out!"
"Things that can be solved with Money are not Problems. Also, don't think about fooling me. If you dare to fool me and ruin my Thing, you are dead."
Festa stared at the Eyes of the Den Den Mushi and said with a fierce Gaze.
For him, these Underworld guys were said to be Partners, but they were also unreliable.
If you showed even a little bit of cowardice in front of them, then they would swarm up and tear you apart and swallow you whole.
"Hee hee hee hee hee, Festa, don't worry. Since we've taken the Money, everything will be arranged. In addition, the Wine and Food needed for this grand event will arrive with the Ocean Transport King's Fleet along with those Den Den Mushi. Remember to prepare the Money, pay for the Goods upon delivery."
"Don't worry, you won't get less."
Saying this, Festa directly hung up the Phone Call.
He really had no good Feel for these guys who only recognized Money and not People.
That's right, since he wanted to hold an unprecedented grand event, it was natural to hold it under the witness of the World.
So he planned to Live Broadcast this festival to the World through Live Broadcast Den Den Mushi.
Apart from the World Government's Live Broadcast Den Den Mushi Net, the cost required for Festa to build a new Live Broadcast Den Den Mushi Net in the World was undoubtedly huge.
Festa put down the Den Den Mushi and turned his head to look at the Sea outside the window. At this Time, he was even more looking forward to the grand event that was about to be displayed in front of the World.
Time flew by quickly—
This day.
The Sea Area around Lodestar Island was rare and calm.
At the same Time, Pirate Crews advancing towards Lodestar Island from Various Locations Worldwide also appeared in the Sea Area near Lodestar Island one after another.
Festa, located in the Castle on the mountain, after discovering the first batch of Guests through the Den Den Mushi all over the Island, immediately took the Telescope and came to the Balcony outside the Castle, looking towards the Sea Surface. When he saw the white sails on the Sea Surface, he immediately waved his Hand and Foot excitedly.
At the same Time, he pressed the Button on his Right Hand with Force. As the Button was pressed, the Den Den Mushi that were originally closing their Eyes in the Town Square in Various Locations Worldwide suddenly opened their Eyes.
As the Eyes of the Den Den Mushi opened, immediately on the Screens on the Walls in one place after another, the live Image of Lodestar Island, and even the Sea Area around Lodestar Island, directly appeared on the Screen.
In the Room where Festa was, in addition to the Images of various places around Lodestar Island, there were also several Screens showing some Shadow whose Face could not be seen clearly.
These Shadow were the Big Shot of the Underworld, and also the Rats in Festa's mouth.
After all, guys who didn't even dare to expose their real Face, even if they boasted that they were Underworld Emperor, weren't they still rats in the gutter?
"Hahaha, Live Broadcast this grand event to the World?"
"Will the other Four Emperors come?"
"I don't know if Charlotte Linlin and Shanks will come, but Whitebeard will definitely come. After all, Bullet and Kaido completely angered that old Weapon some Time ago..."
"I just want to know when the Navy will appear. This War between the Navy and Pirates, which has gathered most of the New World, is likely to change the Situation of the World."
"Hehe, you underestimate the Foundation of the World Government too much. Even if the Navy suffers a crushing defeat in the New World, I dare say that it can only make the World Government flustered for a while!
The only ones who can truly shake the World Government are those guys from the Revolutionary Army."
"However, no matter how the pattern of the World changes, no one can shake our Status, hahaha!"
One Underworld Emperor after another appearing on the Screen unscrupulously discussed the Conflict that was about to occur between Pirates and the Navy.
In their Eyes, this was just a game that affected the World. No matter who won or lost, they were still the Emperor of the Dark Underworld.
Festa, returning to the Room, propped his Hand on the table and rested his Chin, listening to the discussions of the Big Shot of the Underworld with his head tilted.
Will the Four Emperors come?
Will the Marine Headquarters launch a major offensive?
The Answer is yes.
It was just unknown how many of the Four Emperors would come, but according to the Intelligence collected, the three Admirals of the Navy, Garp, and Issho had already set off towards Lodestar Island with a large number of Elite Marine.
"Who knows? But now let us appreciate this grand festival that will definitely be recorded in history!!!"
Festa raised his Hands high, the Smile on his Face becoming more and more crazy.
No matter what the result was, as the organizer of the festival, his name would definitely be recorded in history.
While Festa was talking to these Big Shot of the Underworld, a Cat with an Eye Charm pasted on its Face was squatting on the beam, watching everything below.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 523: Coming One After Another
At the same time.
Quite a few Pirate Ships have already chosen to Dock.
As the Pirate Ships Docked, Pirates dressed in various attires boarded Lodestar Island without any Order.
Facing these Weapon, the Cannon Fodder Pirates from the Beasts Pirates in charge of Reception were also bowing and nodding one after another.
After all, being able to come to Lodestar Island, these Weapon had already proven their Strength, and they were not someone Cannon Fodder like them could afford to offend.
These Pirates who landed first either had confidence in their Strength, or were thinking of taking the lead.
Compared to these Pirates who boarded Lodestar Island, on the Sea Surface not far away, quite a few Pirates chose to observe.
Festa, sitting in the Distant Castle, controlled the Live Broadcast Image, scanning one by one the Banner hanging on each Pirate Ship appearing in the Sea Area of Lodestar Island.
And the Image of Lodestar Island would also be broadcasted in real-time to Various Locations Worldwide where Den Den Mushi were placed.
This led to People from Various Locations Worldwide being attracted by the Live Broadcast, seeing hundreds of Pirate Ships of various strange shapes appearing in this Sea Area in less than ten minutes.
Even through the Screen, People watching the Live Broadcast could feel the bloodiness rushing towards them through the Screen, after all, Pirates are never good people.
"Tsk tsk, they are all Pirate Crew with some fame, but not a single Big Shot has been seen."
Festa took the Banner of each Pirate Ship into his Eyes, and couldn't help but mutter in his mouth, it could be said that these People are not even supporting characters, they can only be considered Cannon Fodder.
However, Festa was not in a hurry about this at all, after all, the time for the grand event is not today, he believed that real Big Shot would come soon.
Just as Festa had expected, in the following hour, dozens more Pirate Ships successively arrived near Lodestar Island.
From this, it can be seen how amazing the temptation of the Eternal Pose to the Final Island and the Celestial Tribute plundered by Bullet, as well as that huge Treasure, is to these Pirates.
As more and more Pirate Ships arrived, Festa, in front of the control panel, was like a professional director, able to switch the Live Broadcast Image over at the first moment a Pirate Ship appeared each time, allowing audiences from Various Locations Worldwide to clearly see each newly appeared Pirates.
"There are already, already hundreds of Pirate Ships, right..."
"If there are hundreds of Pirate Ships, doesn't that mean that hundreds of Pirates have already gathered there!?"
"This is just the beginning, it's hard to imagine how many Pirates there will be when the so-called Pirate assembly is held!?"
"Even the Navy can't solve so many Pirates, right? Is it really going to change?"
"What about the Navy? The Navy won't just sit idly by and watch these Pirates gather together, right!?"
"And the World Government, we pay so much Money every year, they promised to protect our Safety!"
Ordinary People watching the Live Broadcast, looking at the Pirate Ships appearing in the Live Broadcast Image, and the terrifying Pirates represented by each Pirate Flag behind them, all fell into panic.
They don't think these Pirates are gathering together to play house.
Once these Pirates plan to do something, it will be Ordinary People like them who will be unlucky.
The main thing is that the number of Pirates appearing is still increasing.
Every time a Pirate Ship appears, their hearts sink a little.
They really can't imagine facing such a terrifying number of Pirates, how many Warship and Soldier the Navy would have to send to defeat so many Pirates?
On Lodestar Island.
Bullet and Kaido stood side by side, their Gaze looking towards the Coast.
Due to the Distance, the two could only see the Pirate Ships Docked on the Coast and on the Distant Sea Surface, as for People, at this Distance they were not much different from Ant.
"Quite a few People have come."
Bullet's Eyes flashed with red Luster, and then he said indifferently: "But they are all trash."
"Uro-grogrogro, Bullet, my Informant has already told me that the Navy is on its way, I hope your Fist will be as hard as your mouth when the Time comes."
Kaido put his Spiked Club on his Shoulder, and said while looking at Bullet.
It can be said that he and Bullet both have their own purposes, his purpose is to start a Battle that sweeps across the World, as for what Bullet wants to do, he doesn't care.
After Kaido finished speaking, he turned around and left directly, he needed to prepare for the War that was about to begin.
At the same time.
Festa was still constantly paying attention to the Pirate Ships coming from all directions.
Then—
He finally saw a Pirate Ship that was enough to attract his Value.
"Oh, Baroque Gustaph, is that Sand Crocodile here?"
Festa grinned as he looked at the Baroque Gustaph appearing in the Image, and then directly switched the Live Broadcast Image to the Baroque Works' Ship.
And the face of the Figure standing on the Ship's Bow also appeared in the Image.
Sand Crocodile Crocodile, Logia Type Sand-Sand Fruit Devil Fruit User.
A Weapon who became famous in the New World a long time ago, once challenged Whitebeard many times and did not die, and even fought against Bullet in the past without a Outcome, but later suddenly became silent, and when he reappeared in the public eye, he was already a member of the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea.
In Festa's view, although Crocodile's Bounty was only 81 million Beli, it was not even as high as the Bounty of the Captain of any Pirate Ship that had appeared before.
But he did not dare to have the slightest contempt.
On the Baroque Gustaph.
Crocodile, with a Cigar in his mouth, looked at the Distant Coast, where a large number of Pirate Ships were already Docked.
"Hmm? Interesting."
Looking at a Pirate Ship that intended to compete with him for the Sea Route, a Cruel Smile appeared on Crocodile's Face.
As expected, the New World is a bit interesting.
As Crocodile's Words fell, a Greatsword composed of Yellow Sand directly Thrust out and cut off the Pirate Ship blocking in front of the Baroque Gustaph in half.
Then the Baroque Gustaph Docked, Crocodile turned into Yellow Sand and appeared on the Land, his cold Gaze swept around, sizing up the Pirates who were looking at him.
Noticing Crocodile's Gaze, the group of Pirates lowered their heads one after another, not daring to meet his Eyes.
It can be said that between Pirates, it is Survival of the Fittest, if you are strong, you are awesome.
"Captain, that Weapon is really arrogant, with a Bounty of over 80 million, should we take him out?"
An Underling beside a Captain asked fiercely.
Hearing the Words of this Underling, the Captain turned his head and looked at him.
Looking at the Underling's loyal Manner, he didn't look like the kind of Weapon with rebellious Bone, since he wasn't a traitor, then he was just plain stupid.
The Pirate Captain immediately picked up his Sheath and slammed it hard on the Underling's head.
"Are you out of your mind!? Don't you know that after becoming a Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea, those Weapon's Bounty don't increase anymore? Is it stupid to measure the Combat Power of the Seven Warlords of the Sea by Bounty?"
The Pirate Captain angrily said while hitting the Underling with his Sheath.
"Captain, those Weapon are all very strong."
Daz Bones, who was following Crocodile, couldn't help but speak.
"..."
After a moment of Silence, Crocodile nodded, and glanced at the Pirates beside him out of the corner of his Eye.
Pirates of this Strength are indeed not easy Weapon to deal with for Daz Bones who has come to the New World for the first time.
"Indeed very strong, Mr. 1, you should also get in touch with Haki."
Crocodile realized after Daz Bones spoke that the Strength of his Underling was indeed a bit lacking in the New World.
Or rather, he also realized that he, who had been in the first half of the Grand Line for a long Time without encountering an Opponent, seemed to have always ignored the Strength of his Underling.
"Mr. Crocodile, I'm sorry, it's because I'm too Weakness."
Daz Bones said.
Just as Crocodile was about to say something, he suddenly stopped.
Then, Crocodile suddenly looked towards the Sea Surface from which they came.
Above the Sea Surface.
A two-masted Pirate Ship with a Dragon-shaped Ship's Bow appeared in Crocodile's Vision.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 524 Not Today
"...!!!"
The hundreds of Pirate groups still observing in the Offshore Waters of Lodestar Island almost immediately saw the Ship with the iconic Dragon Head Figurehead and Pirate Flag, and all couldn't help but show nervous expressions.
Four Emperors, here…!
The noisy atmosphere that had originally filled the surroundings due to the gathering of a large number of Pirates, or the battles caused by conflicts between them, seemed to have a pause button pressed at this moment.
The Pirates who had been shouting and clamoring fell into silence, and the Pirates who were fighting also chose to stop.
What replaced it was a heavy atmosphere that permeated the Air and was almost impossible to dissipate.
"Withdraw first!"
Almost at the same time, the Pirates who were docked Offshore of Lodestar Island and chose to observe made the same decision.
The other party was a Four Emperors, and they were not sure of the other party's intentions. Rashly appearing within a Range of dozens of miles of the other party's Ship might be considered a provocative act.
The Pirate Ship that Crocodile had directly sunk to the Seabed before was the best example.
Pirates are never a group that reasons things out.
From this, it can be seen that these Pirates' thinking is very clear. Whether it is not landing on the Island, or choosing to avoid the Red Hair Pirates at this time, it is to avoid their own Profit from being lost.
Compared to those Pirates who do not have an accurate understanding of their own Strength, they are more like real Pirates.
If the Pirate Crews standing at the top are the lions on the Sea.
Then they are a group of Hyena. If they want to snatch a piece of Meat from a Lion's mouth, they have to wait for the Timing.
From the time the Red Force appeared to no more than a few tens of seconds.
The Pirate groups that were still watching directly weighed anchor and left the area at the fastest Speed, or tried to stay as far away as possible from the Pirate Ship that was slowly approaching.
As the saying goes, since there are smart People, then naturally there are also stupid People.
After all, if everyone in the World were smart, the Sea would not be as chaotic as it is now.
Compared to this group of very decisive and rational Pirates, on a Ship whose front half was decorated with an Unknown Giant Skull, Kid stood on the Deck, coldly gazing at the Pirate Ship sailing in the Distant.
"Kid!"
Killer's Forehead under the Mask was oozing with cold sweat, and looking at Kid who seemed to have no intention of withdrawing, his Tone was a little panicked.
He understood Kid's Personality, but at this time, when he was not strong enough, looking for Trouble with the Four Emperors was no different from courting death.
He didn't want to see Kid make a stupid decision.
"I know."
Kid looked at the Red Force in the Distant, his Complexion gloomy. For him, after entering the New World, he had already set his Target on Red Hair Shanks.
In his opinion, among the current Four Emperors, the one he had the best chance of killing was Red Hair Shanks. After all, whether it was Kaido of the Beasts, Charlotte Linlin, or Whitebeard, they were all Ability User, and their Strength was linked to their Ability.
Only Shanks among the Four Emperors and the Pirates under him had relatively few Ability User. Although they were known as the Iron Wall Pirate Crew, Kid believed that his Magnet-Magnet Fruit Ability could perfectly restrain the Red Hair Pirates.
If he used Magnetism to restrict Red Hair's Swordsmanship, then this Broken Arm Four Emperors would undoubtedly become useless.
This was Kid's Thoughts.
A cold Luster flashed in Kid's Eyes. He clearly knew what he should do to realize his Ambition and to carve out a Bloody Path from the New World, where Powerful Figure gathered, at the fastest Speed.
However, the Battle with the Red Hair Pirates is not today.
"Let's go!"
Thinking of this, Kid snorted coldly, slammed the Swords that were being attracted by Magnetism heavily on the Deck, then flicked his Cloak, and turned the Ship's Bow to sail into the Distant.
Killer and the other Crew member of the Pirate Crew breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this. They were still too young to face veteran Powerful Figure.
The Crew member of the Red Hair Pirates, who were standing on the Deck of the Red Force and striking poses, saw the Scene of the surrounding Pirate Ships giving way, but did not take it seriously.
It seemed that this was a matter of course.
This Scene of the Red Hair Pirates appearing was broadcast to People in Various Locations Worldwide through the Live Broadcast Transponder Snail.
Even the Four Emperors have come, and I don't know what kind of Person will appear next.
And facing this kind of event held by Pirates that gathers a large number of Pirates, what kind of response will the Marine make next?
This is the Problem that all Citizens watching the Live Broadcast at this moment are most concerned about.
At this moment, with the appearance of the Red Hair Pirates.
Festa in the broadcast room was already so excited that he was about to lose Control of himself.
He frantically drilled his little finger into his Ears, and his Face showed an expression of extreme excitement.
"Fantastic! Fantastic!"
With the appearance of Pirate of Red Hair's Power Level, this festival will definitely be very interesting!
But suddenly Festa seemed to have thought of something, and hurriedly stepped on the table and came to the other monitoring Images of Lodestar Island.
Under his rapid search, a figure appeared in the Image, it was Bullet.
Bullet quickly disappeared from the Image, and soon appeared in another Image.
"That direction is…"
Festa narrowed his Eyes. By scheduling and switching the Image, he quickly learned the Place Bullet was going to.
"Planning to find an Old Friend to catch up?"
Festa casually pressed a button on the console and switched the Image of one of the Screens to a long-range camera.
Through this large Range Perspective, he could clearly see Bullet's Movement, and naturally did not miss the Movement of the Red Hair Pirates.
Bullet was going to find the Red Hair Pirates.
Judging from the current Distance between the two sides and Bullet's Speed, Bullet would make direct contact with the Red Hair Pirates in less than ten seconds.
"Still can't let go of your obsession with Roger? Bullet…"
Festa took in the situation happening in the arena, tilted his head slightly, and looked at Bullet who was flying through the Mountain Forest in the Screen.
It can be said that as Red Hair Shanks ascended to the Four Emperors, almost most of the Pirates on the Sea knew that Shanks was once a Crew member on Roger Pirates' Ship.
And Bullet was also a Crew member of the Roger Pirates.
Soon, when Bullet's tall Form jumped out of the Mountain Forest, the Pirates on the Coast immediately noticed the movement.
"It's the Evil Ghost successor…!!!"
"That Weapon actually appeared!"
But they soon discovered that Bullet's Target was not any of them.
"Could his Target be!?"
Watching Bullet jump out of the Mountain Forest, then suddenly step on the Beach, and jump towards the Sea Surface, many Pirates who realized something were suddenly shocked.
Looking towards the Sea Surface, where the Vehicle of the Four Emperors Red Hair Shanks was approaching!!!
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 525 Pirate Crew Reminiscing
When Bullet leaped out of the forest, he didn't conceal his intentions in the slightest.
And Shanks, who was regarded as his target, naturally noticed the gaze filled with burning Fighting Spirit from Bullet in the Distant.
For Shanks, Bullet's reaction was exactly the Bullet he remembered. If Bullet had shown no reaction after his appearance, then he wouldn't be that Evil Ghost successor.
Facing Bullet's undisguised and intense Desire to Attack directed at him, Shanks also revealed his Fighting Spirit.
For him, this guy who used to constantly challenge the Captain on the Roger Pirates' Ship and could fight Rayleigh and Jabba to a standstill was also an Opponent he had once wanted to defeat.
Feeling the powerful Aura of Shanks that had become as dazzling as the Sun in a short Time, Bullet, who was in mid-Sky, revealed a Smile on his face.
Watching Bullet getting closer and closer, Shanks, with his hand on the Sword Hilt of Gryphon, immediately spoke to stop the Crew member who wanted to intercept Bullet.
He knew very well that Bullet's Target was himself, and as a member of the Roger Pirates, Shanks believed he had an obligation to give this former senior Crew member a little 'Lesson'.
After all, releasing the News of the Eternal Pose to the Final Island and making the World's Situation a mess was not a wise move.
Moreover, with Bullet's current Strength, although his Underlings could stop him, it wouldn't be that easy.
"Don't worry, Underlings, your Captain isn't that weak."
Shanks slowly drew Gryphon from his Waist, held it horizontally in front of him with one hand, and turned his head to smile at the Crew member behind him.
"Hahaha, Captain, don't get beaten to tears later!"
Hearing Shanks' Words, Ben Beckman and the others, who originally wanted to take action, also withdrew their Aura.
Even Lucky Roux started joking.
"I really didn't expect that Kid from back then would actually become a Four Emperors."
Bullet, diving down from the High Sky, Gaze at Red Hair on the Ship's Bow and said, Red Light representing fully opened Observation Haki drifted from the corner of his Eyes.
On the Fist he clenched tightly, Armament Haki instantly covered it, and black-red Electric Arc spread from the Fist towards his Body.
Just by adopting an attacking stance, Bullet exuded a Terror Presence.
Facing Bullet who came with a Terror Aura, Shanks held Gryphon in his hand, with a Calm Face, and regarded Bullet's Hurricane-like Presence as nothing.
"Could it be that after all these years, you're still standing still?"
Shanks said, looking at Bullet.
And hearing Shanks' Words, Bullet's expression became even more gloomy.
It seemed that there really wasn't much Difference between his Strength from more than ten years ago and his current Strength.
Destruction Punch!
Bullet, with extraordinary Speed, poured out all the Power contained in this Fist, as well as the black-red Lightning surrounding it, towards Shanks in front of him.
However—
Facing Bullet's Terror offensive, Shanks neither retreated nor yielded.
He directly raised Gryphon in his right Arm, and then dense Armament Haki instantly wrapped around the Sword, with black-red Lightning lingering on it.
Similarly pouring all his Power into it, Gryphon, coated with Conqueror's Haki Coating, slashed towards the incoming Fist with extraordinary Speed.
Buzz—!
A Sound that made eardrums buzz, covered all Sounds between heaven and earth.
Two extremely powerful forces collided in mid-air, and Conqueror's Haki erupted from each other's Body.
Countless black-red Electric Arc, like Spider Web, spread out in the Sky around the two.
Space, seemed to have Cracks in the collision between the two.
Rumble—
The collision of Power caused changes in Nature, Gale was born around the two, whistling and rushing towards Lodestar Island not far away, and the Sea Area around the two also instantly set off monstrous waves.
...
"Mama Mama! That Kaido guy! He really knows how to pick a Place!"
A huge Ship called Queen Mama Chanter appeared on the Sea Surface, and standing on the Ship, Lodestar Island, like a small dot, could already be seen.
And around this Ship, which could be called huge, there was also a large Fleet composed of dozens of food-shaped Pirate Ships.
Charlotte Linlin stood on the Deck, laughing loudly: "Lodestar Island, the last stop to the Final Island! Pirate King and One Piece are ours!"
Charlotte Linlin let out cheerful Laughter.
It seemed that in her view, Pirate King and One Piece were already in her pocket.
Just as they were getting closer and closer to Lodestar Island, two Terror Conqueror's Haki suddenly swept in from the Distant.
The Will carried in the Conqueror's Haki made Charlotte Linlin involuntarily put away her Smile, and with a pair of slightly astonished Eyes, she looked ferociously in the direction from which the Haki came.
"Mama, it's the Evil Ghost successor and Red Hair Shanks who have Conflict..."
Katakuri's Eyes flashed with Red Light.
He used Observation Haki to see Shanks and Bullet fighting near Lodestar Island, and couldn't help but speak to remind her.
Katakuri was quite opposed to this decision to go to Lodestar Island, after all, currently, just the known Top-Tier Combat Power on Lodestar Island includes Kaido and Bullet, not to mention those Villains gathered by the two.
Even with the Strength of the Charlotte Family, they might not be able to gain any Benefits, and the appearance of Red Hair Shanks further strengthened Katakuri's Thoughts, this is a big Vortex.
Even if they are as strong as they are, if they get involved, they might be crushed to pieces if they are not careful.
"Old lady 'sees' it."
Charlotte Linlin said with a Fierce Aura, but her Gaze never moved away.
Whether it was Shanks or Red Hair, the individual Strength of these two was not inferior to her.
However, this Time Charlotte Linlin had brought all the Main Force of the Charlotte Family.
"Ma, Mama Mama... let's also go see what this so-called Pirate festival Looks like! Full speed ahead!"
"Full speed ahead!"
Under Charlotte Linlin's Order, the Speed of the Fleet obviously Improvement a lot.
Katakuri stood behind Charlotte Linlin, and at the same Time turned his head to look at the Brothers and Sisters in the Family, and said in a deep voice: "We must not let anyone interfere with Mama!!!"
Hearing Katakuri's Words, the Brothers and Sisters did not speak, but only nodded heavily.
Only Oven and others who were closer to Katakuri saw Katakuri's Eyes signal.
...
Iron Fist and Long Sword clashed, constantly bursting out black-red Electric Arc.
Two substantial Auras from Shanks and Bullet, through the collision of Conqueror's Haki, radiated an extremely Terror Presence towards the surroundings.
Bullet's Gaze passed through the black-red Electric Arc and landed on Shanks' Body.
He had to admit that this latecomer in his Eyes had surpassed him in the mastery of Conqueror's Haki, and even vaguely saw the Shadow of that Person on him.
Whether it was Swordsmanship, or Conqueror's Haki Coating...
This made Bullet's Eyes become even colder.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 526 New and Old Waves of Era
The Kid Pirates, having already arrived at a Distant location, naturally had the leisure to pay attention to the battle situation on the Sea Surface.
"What's with that terrifying Power?!"
"Woah, just getting caught up in that would be death!!!"
"Captain Kid, what do we do next!? The situation here seems a bit bad."
"Is this the Power Level of the Four Emperors?"
Even the Crew member of the Kid Pirates, who had experienced countless battles, couldn't help but feel a little panicked in the face of the successive emergencies and the terrifying aura erupted by the battle between Bullet and Shanks.
After all, it's not like they had never faced powerful enemies before, but this was the first time they had encountered an enemy so powerful that even the Aftershock of their attacks deterred them from approaching.
Moreover, thinking that they had once coveted Red Hair's Head, many people's clothes were directly soaked in cold sweat. Could they really deal with this level of Monster?
"Damn it."
Feeling the waves of Conqueror's Haki constantly crashing in, veins suddenly bulged on Kid's forehead.
Although he regarded Red Hair among the Four Emperors as his Prey, it was only when he saw Red Hair and Bullet's battle at this moment that he understood what kind of terrifying Weapon he was facing.
Just as Kid was watching the terrifying Wave constantly rising on the Distant Sea Surface with a solemn Complexion.
A Figure appeared in the left front of the entire Kid Pirates.
"Huh, Mama, these people seem to be those Magnetism Pirates."
Edward Weevil, with a burly Form, holding a Naginata, a blank expression, and two Crescent Moon-shaped white beards on his face, was particularly conspicuous.
"Prepare for battle!"
Without any hesitation, Killer immediately shouted to all the Crew member of the Kid Pirates behind him.
Having been in the New World for so long, they also understood that Slaughter between Pirates did not require the slightest Reason.
Hearing Killer's Order, the Crew member who were originally a little scattered and relaxed immediately took out their Weapons and made preparations for battle.
For these Crew member, Killer's Voice was almost the same as Kid's.
Killer also quickly raised the Metal Device embedded on his Wrist, and instantly ejected two Punisher Scythes, standing solemnly beside Kid, looking at Edward Weevil in front.
"Hey, you big dumbass, what do you want by blocking in front of us!?"
Kid said to Weevil with a displeased Face.
Weevil looked blank, then turned his Head and asked Bakkin beside him, "Mother, what is 'big dumbass' saying?"
Bakkin heard this, immediately jumped up and knocked Weevil's kneecap with her cane, then ignored Weevil's humiliated Manner and turned to look at the Kid Pirates and said.
"Kid, I admire you, so join us! You've also seen that the New and Old Waves of Era are constantly alternating. Although you newcomers have great Potential, it's far from enough if you want to occupy a place on the Grand Line.
So join us, let's build a Pirate Empire together!"
Bakkin was frantically drawing a pie for Kid.
"Are you crazy, you old hag? Do you think I need you to tell me I have Strength? And why should I cooperate with you? I will take the title of Emperors of the Sea myself!"
Kid looked at Bakkin in front of him with disdain. This ugly old Woman said she was inviting him to join, but Kid knew very well that if he joined, he would not get any Benefits.
Moreover, a mere Royal Shichibukai, is that very impressive?
Sure enough, Bakkin's Complexion changed when she heard Kid's Words, and then she said to Weevil next to her, "Mama's good son, go and kill them all!"
Hearing Bakkin tell him to kill people, a Smile immediately appeared on Weevil's Face, who was still feeling humiliated from being hit.
Then, holding the Naginata, he suddenly exerted force Underfoot and rushed towards Kid.
"Here he comes."
Killer, who was waiting in full battle array, suddenly shrank his Eyes sharply. This guy's Speed was really too fast.
In his Line of Sight, from Weevil's starting dash to his Figure reappearing, the Distance to them was already less than dozens of meters.
"You guys all go to die!"
The Naginata in his Hand was directly held by Weevil and swung towards Kid. If it hit, Kid would definitely not escape being cut in half at the Waist.
Facing this dangerous Situation, Kid showed a Smile with a ferocious meaning on his Face.
"Using Metal Weapon to Attack me In front of me, who gave you the Courage!"
Saying that, Kid grinned and directly stretched out his Arm, and virtually grasped towards the Naginata in Weevil's Hand.
As the Ability was activated, Kid's Complexion couldn't help but change, because in his perception, his Ability had locked onto the Naginata in Weevil's Hand, but no matter how hard he tried to take it away, there was a terrifying Power resisting him, and even that Power was stronger than his Magnetism Influence to a certain Degree.
"Is it you guys playing tricks!?"
Feeling the unusual Power of the Weapon in his Hand, a Red Light flashed in Weevil's Eyes, and then he angrily slashed at Kid.
Boom!
Just as Weevil's Naginata was about to hit Kid, a Figure blocked Kid's path.
It was Killer, holding a Scythe and wearing a Mask.
Zzzzzz...!!!
Before Kid could say anything, in the next instant, Killer flew straight out, and the Impact Force of Killer hitting Kid also sent Kid flying out, and the two of them rolled backwards.
In a head-on confrontation, Killer's Power was directly crushed.
"Kid, Killer!!!"
"Captain Kid!!!"
Seeing this Scene, many Crew member were shocked.
Seeing this Scene, Weevil's Action did not stop at all, and he planned to kill Kid directly according to Bakkin's Order.
"How can I let a Weapon like you hurt the Captain, Great Eruption!!!"
Along with an angry roar, the Crew member of the Kid Pirates rushed towards Weevil with Weapons in their Hands.
And taking the lead was Heat, who was full of strong death metal Aura.
As the Words fell, Firelight suddenly appeared in his mouth sewn with String, and then a huge Flame spewed out of his mouth and quickly expanded, enveloping Weevil's entire Person in it.
"Ah, so hot, so hot! I'm going to kill you!"
Whoosh—!
A Palm covered with Armament Haki directly tore through the Flame with terrifying Gale, and came to Heat In front at an extremely fast Speed in an instant.
"What!"
Before he could react, his Neck was directly pinched by this Palm covered in Armament Haki.
As the Flame disappeared, Weevil reappeared in front of everyone.
Looking at Weevil, who was unscathed, and Heat, whose Neck was tightly pinched by him, many of the Kid Pirates panicked and attacked Weevil with Weapons.
"Let go of Heat!"
"You bastard!"
For them, they also knew that Heat, who was captured by the Enemy, would not have a good ending, but as Partners for a long Time, they could not sit idly by and watch Heat die no matter what.
Weevil just tilted his Head and showed a puzzled expression, and then suddenly exerted force with his Palm.
Crack!
Along with the crisp sound of bone breaking, Heat's Head suddenly tilted, and his entire Body became limp and weak.
Looking at Heat, all the Kid Pirates' eyes were tearing apart, roaring and rushing towards Weevil.
And what greeted them was the 'Bombardment' launched by Weevil with their Companion's Corpse.
Boom boom boom!
Along with the high-speed flying Corpse, several unlucky Kid Pirates Member were hit, and Heat's Corpse, after hitting a Boulder, was also smeared all around like tomato sauce.
"You bastard!"
A giant Mechanical Arm made of various Swords, Guns, and Axes struck towards Weevil, and the clenched Mechanical fingers were covered with Armament Color with a chi sound.
"Magnetic String!!!"
The huge Mechanical Fist suddenly crushed towards Weevil.
"Wow, what a big Fist."
Seeing Kid take the lead, Weevil held the Naginata and suddenly slashed at the Mechanical Fist that came with Strong Wind.
"Boom!"
The Naginata with great Power heavily hit the Mechanical Fist.
The violent white Air Wave burst out towards the surroundings, but the Mechanical Fist assembled by Magnetism was suddenly shattered under this unreasonable terrifying Power, scattered into Parts all over the ground.
And Weevil would not give the opponent a Opportunity, and directly bullied himself forward again.
"Decapitation Whirlwind!"
Killer suddenly attacked, crossed Kid and leaped towards Weevil in mid-air, the Punisher Scythes on his Metal Wrist rotated at super high Speed, tearing apart the Air, and accurately slashed towards Weevil's Form.
But Weevil did not dodge or evade, but Armament Haki emerged on his Form, and directly resisted Killer's Decapitation Whirlwind.
Clang clang...!
The ultra-high-speed rotating Scythe blade struck a series of Sparks on Weevil's Body.
Killer, seeing this Scene through the Mask's holes, showed a horrified expression.
But Weevil would not give Killer too much Time to think, and backhanded a Fist and bombarded Killer's Body.
Bang!
A muffled sound.
Killer, who was hit by a Fist, was hit hard, spitting out a lot of Blood from his mouth, and his Body flew out like a Shell.
This Method of relying on Physical Prowess to resist Damage, and then directly Attack when the opponent has no Reserve Strength to defend, can be said to be a Method that easily ends the Battle.
And the Top Figures of this Battle Method are Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, and Weapons like Bullet.
Not far away.
Kid stared at Weevil with fierce Light in his Eyes.
He saw Killer being seriously injured and sent flying by a Fist, which made him extremely angry.
But he also knew that the Principle of this World is to see whose Fist is bigger.
Anger without Strength is just incompetent rage.
(End of Chapter)