"Gurararara." Looking at the Beasts Pirates officers' expressions of facing death fearlessly, Newgate laughed heartily, then called out to Marco on the Moby Dick behind him: "Marco!"
"Coming, Pops!" Hearing this, Marco immediately transformed into a Phoenix and flew to Newgate's side, simultaneously taking out a Den Den Mushi from his chest.
Newgate took the Den Den Mushi and directly dialed out.
Buru buru buru... "Wororororo, Newgate, is it over?" As soon as the call connected, the Den Den Mushi emitted Kaidou's signature loud laughter.
The nearby Beasts Pirates members, who were originally prepared for a desperate final battle, all looked at the Den Den Mushi with some confusion upon hearing this.
"It's already over. Two more guys awakened Conqueror's Haki!" Newgate spoke directly into the Den Den Mushi.
"Two, wororororo! King, one of those who awakened Conqueror's Haki must be you, right?" Kaidou on the other end of the Den Den Mushi immediately laughed heartily upon hearing that two people had awakened Conqueror's Haki, making Ginny, who was working on the pirate ship, curse Kaidou as a lunatic under her breath!
"Brother Kaidou, it's me and Bullet."" King had now confirmed that the person on the other end of the Den Den Mushi was indeed their captain, Kaidou of the Beasts.
"King, Newgate is not an enemy right now. I hired him to test your current strength." Kaidou said to King: "You truly didn't disappoint me, especially you, King, and Bullet. I never expected you two to awaken Conqueror's Haki."
Just as the Beasts Pirates fleet majestically sailed away from the port, far away in the Calm Belt, Kaidou stood on the deck of a black pirate ship gazing into the distance. The sea breeze swept past his robust physique, causing his black cloak to flutter noisily. He had just ended an urgent communication from King, his brow slightly furrowed as if pondering something important.
"Brother Kaidou, what's the current situation?" Can King and the others hold off against that man who is known as the world's strongest?" Enel quickly approached, golden pupils flickering with concern. The golden staff in his hand lightly tapped against the deck, producing clear, crisp sounds.
Hearing this, Kaidou let out his signature hearty laughter: "Wororororo! What nonsense are you talking? King and Bullet are still too green right now. There's no way they could hold off against that old bastard Newgate."
Enel frowned deeply: "Then should we have King and the others retreat first?"
"Unnecessary." Kaidou waved his hand, pulling out a uniquely shaped Den Den Mushi from his chest. This Den Den Mushi was entirely black, its shell covered with golden patterns, appearing exceptionally mysterious. "I have my own methods." As he spoke, he skillfully dialed a number.
The Den Den Mushi connected quickly, simulating a rugged face with a crescent-shaped white mustache. "Gurararara!" An ear-splitting laughter came from the other end of the line, "Who are you? How did you get my private number?"
"Newgate, you old bastard, what are you doing coming onto my territory?" Kaidou questioned without any courtesy.
"Oh? So it's the Kaidou brat." Whitebeard's voice carried a hint of mockery. "What, afraid I'll tear down your nest?"
Kaidou let out a low chuckle: "Worororo, Newgate, don't joke like that. Do you think you're the only one with a headquarters?"
Whitebeard's voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi suddenly turned serious: "Kaidou, are you threatening me?"
"Not a threat." Kaidou's tone shifted. "I just happen to know that all the money you've earned as a pirate these years has been sent back to support your hometown. Honestly, it's quite admirable."
"What exactly are you trying to say?" Whitebeard asked warily.
A glint flashed in Kaidou's eyes: "Newgate, would you accept employment?"
"Employment?" Whitebeard's voice was full of confusion.
"Because of your sudden visit, my headquarters has entered full alert status," Kaidou explained. "But I have a better proposal."
"Trying to make me leave?" Whitebeard snorted coldly.
"Quite the opposite." Kaidou grinned. "No, I want you to help me properly discipline my subordinates. It's not easy to find someone who can easily defeat them at their current strength, and you happen to be perfect for the job, Newgate."
"Kaidou! Who do you take me for?" Whitebeard flew into a rage.
Before he could finish, Kaidou directly stated his terms: "Five billion Belly for you to make a move. Let my subordinates witness what true world-class combat power looks like."
"Just five billion Belly..." Whitebeard's voice carried disdain, but his tone clearly showed some flexibility.
"Don't pretend, Newgate." Kaidou pressed his advantage. "Your Whitebeard Pirates have never relied on plunder for survival, and your financial situation has always been tight, hasn't it? And..." he deliberately drew out his words, "several of my subordinates have the potential for Conqueror's Haki. For every one that awakens, I'll add another five billion Belly. How about it?"
There was silence on the other end for a moment, followed by Whitebeard's hearty laughter: "Gurararara! Deal!" Before the words faded, the Den Den Mushi closed its eyes, and the call abruptly ended.
Kaidou put away the Den Den Mushi, a satisfied smile on his face.
Enel, who had been watching nearby, was stunned: "Big Brother Kaidou, you're..."
"Worororo!" Kaidou patted Enel's shoulder. "Wait and watch the show. I've prepared quite a gift for those brats this time."
Meanwhile, on the inland sea of Wano Country, the Whitebeard Pirates' Moby Dick was cutting through the waves. On the deck, Whitebeard put down the Den Den Mushi and said to Marco beside him: "Notify everyone, we're changing plans. This time we're going to play the role of 'instructors'."
Marco looked confused: "Pops, what happened?"
Whitebeard laughed heartily: "Gurararara! Someone's paying me good money to beat people up. How could I pass up such a good deal?" He raised his massive blade and pointed into the distance: "Full speed ahead! Let the Beast Pirates' whelps witness what true strength really means!"
The sea wind howled as two legendary pirate crews were about to engage in an unconventional "special training session." And it all stemmed from Kaidou's unexpected phone call. On the vast, magnificent seas, the games between the strong were always full of unexpected twists.
"Hey, brat Kaidou, don't forget my payment," Newgate said into the Den Den Mushi.
"Got it, you pauper!" The Den Den Mushi glanced at Newgate before addressing King: "King, have someone retrieve fifteen billion Belly worth of gold and give it to the Whitebeard Pirates as payment for his assistance this time."
"Yes, Brother Kaidou," King nodded in response.
"Also, the Whitebeard Pirates are permitted to enter Wano Country. Of course, if they break Wano's laws, arrest them immediately on my orders," Kaidou stated.