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Blackbeard cursed with frustration, "Get lost."
With that, he kicked Bajess aside and leaped up to the mast.
"Listen up, mates! I have a major announcement!"
Fan Oka quietly stepped back, curious about what his captain had to say.
Without wasting any time, Blackbeard declared his grand plan:
"Friends, our opportunity has arrived!"
Bajess looked confused, wondering what opportunity it was—was it a fight or a feast?
As for Poison Q, he couldn't even lift his head, so we won't delve into his reaction.
Only Fan Oka and Lafitte exchanged thoughtful glances: "Could it be..."
"It's not about a beauty contest; it's serious business."
"Oh, then please go on."
Fan Oka and Lafitte held Blackbeard in high regard.
After all, to achieve his ambitions, he had spent decades as the son of the Whitebeard Pirates—a truly ruthless individual.
He was ruthless and meticulous, with detailed plans that were indeed feasible, and he wouldn’t be swayed by emotions (except when it came to beautiful women). Such qualities made him a good candidate for captain.
As a result, the crew had a high regard for him, believing that following him would lead to great accomplishments.
“Today’s newspaper reports that the Warlord of the Sea, Crocodile, has been defeated. Consequently, he has lost his title as one of the Seven Warlords.”
“I’m sure you’re all surprised to hear who defeated him, but what we should focus on is that there is now a vacancy among the Seven Warlords.”
“As you all know, the Seven Warlords are pirates recognized by the World Government, meaning they won’t be captured by the Navy no matter what they do. Therefore, we need to seize this opportunity to compete for a position among them.”
Blackbeard spoke like a company boss, painting a grand and enticing picture for his subordinates. The difference was that this picture was one they could actually attain.
“As long as we become one of the Seven Warlords, we can recruit soldiers and plunder at will without the Navy interfering. This is our chance to rise!”
“Captain, you’ve fallen! Where has your pirate spirit gone?”
“Becoming a Warlord just makes you a dog for the Navy, doesn’t it? How can you willingly degrade yourself? You’re no longer the brave and wise captain I once knew.”
Bajess was the first to jump up in opposition. He had followed Blackbeard despite the risk of being hunted by the world’s strongest pirate crew.
It wasn’t just because he had heard of Blackbeard’s ambitious plans; it was also due to Blackbeard’s reserved nature and unique charisma that had drawn him in.
Yet now, he seemed willing to become a lapdog for the Navy.
Ah, who would have thought that even a wise man like Bajess could misjudge someone?
As Bajess was immersed in the thought that a thousand-mile horse could not find a Bole, a familiar voice awakened him.
"Once I become a Warlord of the Sea, you can pull people into fights every day."
"Can't I do that now?"
"You can eat pig intestines."
"The captain is despicable and shameless, truly a model pirate."
"Becoming a Warlord of the Sea is just part of our plan. We rely on this identity to recruit troops and expand rapidly. When the time is right, we can kick the Navy aside and establish our own territory."
Fan Oka and Lafitte found the captain's words quite reasonable. Although their individual strengths were decent, they paled in comparison to the large pirate crews in the New World.
The identity of a Warlord of the Sea was indeed a good stepping stone, allowing them to quickly accumulate substantial resources and greatly aiding their plans.
"However, Captain, as you said, there are many powerful pirates in the world. Why would the Navy choose you to become a Warlord of the Sea?"
Lafitte pointed out the most crucial aspect of the matter.
Currently, Blackbeard had no reputation; his strength was indeed impressive, but only they knew about it. In this situation, the Navy would not select Blackbeard to become a Warlord of the Sea.
Moreover, the Navy was still considering abolishing the Warlord system altogether.
In this situation, how can their captain ensure he becomes one of the Seven Warlords?
"Very well."
Now we get to the crux of the matter. Blackbeard instantly raised his voice a few notches and expressed his appreciation for Oka and Lafitte's questions.
It seems my crew isn't filled with fools like Bajess; there are some smart ones among them.
"You've pinpointed the key issue right away."
"Let me tell you, all we need to do is capture a rookie who's only been in the game for a few months and present him to the Navy as a gift. With that, the position will likely be ours!"
"What kind of rookie carries that much weight, allowing an unknown captain to instantly become one of the Seven Warlords?"
"Could it be the child of one of the Four Emperors?"
Lafitte asked curiously. A newcomer with only a few months of experience, no matter how talented, shouldn't have such influence unless they have an impressive background.
"Kaido has no children, Whitebeard only has sons, Shanks has no wife, so that leaves Auntie."
Kaido's child has not been publicly acknowledged yet, so the outside world is unaware that he has a daughter.
"Auntie's child? But Auntie's kids are all in Totto Land!"
Fan Oka and Lafitte tried to think of a solution, but they still couldn't come to a conclusion.
This is where the advantage of the travelers comes into play; they know many plot points. Even if the story changes due to their interference, you wouldn't tell me that bloodlines would change too, right?
Blackbeard didn't hold back and made it clear: "The person we need to capture is the Straw Hat kid, Monkey D. Luffy."
"The one who defeated Crocodile."
"He's also the son of the world's most notorious criminal, Monkey D. Dragon."
"What? The son of the world's most notorious criminal?"
"Is he really the son of the Revolutionary Army leader, Monkey D. Dragon?"
As soon as this news broke, everyone on the ship was stunned, even the seemingly lifeless Poison Q raised his neck in astonishment.
The legendary most notorious criminal, the leader of the Revolutionary Army who has overthrown countless regimes—Monkey D. Dragon actually has a son!
"If he really is Dragon's son, there's no doubt that the position of Warlord will definitely belong to our captain."
That's right; it was that outrageous.
Dragon's combat power might not compare to that of the Four Emperors, but his influence is undeniably immense.
The Four Emperors may influence a single island or a specific region, much like a patch of psoriasis on the body. It might be uncomfortable, but it’s not life-threatening.
However, the Revolutionary Army can impact the vast majority of countries in the world, causing them to break away from the World Government. This has already affected the foundational power of the World Government.
Thus, the influence of the revolutionaries is akin to an ever-expanding cancer, while the World Government acts as the body's immune system; it’s a matter of who can eliminate whom first. (This metaphor is just that—a metaphor, with no implication that revolutionaries are inherently bad!)
I haven’t even mentioned that he is the grandson of Navy hero Monkey D. Garp, the one who bet his arm against Red-Haired Shanks, the future Joy Boy, and the bearer of the Sun God Nika fruit.
Blackbeard silently scoffed to himself; when Luffy first debuted, his combat power was so weak, yet he consistently triumphed over stronger foes.
He defeated Donquixote Doflamingo, Enel, and Rob Lucci—the genius who emerged after 800 years.
Then he went on to defy odds by battling Kaido, fainting three times yet still standing strong, even awakening his Nika form.
What is this?
This is the protagonist's halo!
This is the chosen one!
What Blackbeard found most irritating was that both subtly and overtly in the manga, it was stated that Luffy is Joy Boy, the one who will unveil the truth of the Void Century and save the world.
Why is it that the future of the world has already been decided? Why must these people be defeated by Luffy?
Does he alone have dreams and companions?
I, Blackbeard, also have the dream of dominating the world and seizing the One Piece. I have companions too.
Why can't I be the protagonist of this world?
As the crowd gradually calmed down, Blackbeard continued to explain his plan, casting a confident glance at Fan Oka.
“Oka, what do you think would happen if we handed Monkey D. Luffy over to the World Government?”
Fan Oka pondered seriously, providing what he believed to be the most likely answer.
“The World Government would certainly send Luffy to the execution platform to intimidate and warn Dragon, as well as to declare their absolute authority to the world.”
“That would be a turning point in the fate of the world.”
Blackbeard nodded in agreement with Fan Oka's words, then turned to Lafitte, who was hovering in mid-air.
“Now, Lafitte, what do you think Dragon would do if Luffy were sent to the execution platform?”
"Based on the past behavior and style of the Dragon,"
Lafitte pondered for a moment before continuing, "he is unlikely to lead the Revolutionary Army in a direct confrontation with the World Government."
"Otherwise, he wouldn't need to hide underground every day to incite the masses."
"The most probable scenario is that he will accelerate the agitation of the people through the Revolutionary Army, aiming to overthrow the monarchy. Then he would launch a surprise attack on the execution platform."
"But the World Government is not to be underestimated. Over time, the world order will become unstable, and the power of the World Government will be weakened, directly leading to a surge in pirates."
No wonder he used to be an official; his perspective was indeed different.
"Yes, this world will be thrown into chaos, and existing patterns will be shattered, allowing us to profit from it!"
"Just thinking about it gets me excited."
"Now, let's complete the first step of our grand plan!"
"Let's go!"
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