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Blackbeard cursed with frustration, "Get lost."
With that, he kicked Bajess aside and leaped onto the mast.
"Listen up, crew! I have a major announcement!"
Fan Oka quietly stepped back to see 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 this opportunity was—was it a fight or a feast?
As for Poison Q, he was still too downcast to lift his head, so we won't elaborate on his reaction.
Only Fan Oka and Lafitte exchanged knowing glances: "Could it be..."
"It's not about a beauty pageant; it's something serious."
"Oh, then please go on."
Fan Oka and Lafitte had a fair amount of respect for Blackbeard.
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). He was truly a good candidate to be a captain.
As a result, the crew had a high regard for him, believing that following him would lead to great achievements!
“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 we should focus more on the fact that there’s now a vacancy among the Seven Warlords.”
“As we all know, the Seven Warlords are pirates recognized by the World Government, and they won’t be captured by the Navy no matter what they do. Therefore, we need to make a big move to compete for that title.”
Blackbeard, like a company boss, painted a grand and enticing picture for his subordinates. The difference was that this opportunity was genuinely attainable.
“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 from grace. Where has your pirate spirit gone?”
“Becoming one of the Seven Warlords means becoming a lapdog of the Navy! 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, risking being hunted down by the world’s strongest pirate crew just to follow Blackbeard.
It wasn’t just because he had heard about Blackbeard’s ambitious plans; it was also due to Blackbeard’s restrained personality and unique charisma that had drawn him in.
Yet now he found himself willing to become a dog for the Navy.
Sigh, I never expected that even I, Bajess, a wise man of my generation, could misjudge someone.
Just as Bajess was lost in thought, lamenting the absence of a worthy mentor for his talents, a familiar voice broke through his reverie.
"Once I become a Warlord of the Sea, you can challenge people to fights every day."
"Can't I do that already?"
"You can go eat pig intestines."
"The captain is despicable and shameless; truly a model pirate."
"Becoming a Warlord is just part of our plan. We rely on this identity to recruit and expand quickly. When the time is right, we can easily kick the Navy aside and establish our own territory."
Fan Oka and Lafitte found the captain's reasoning quite sound. Although their own strength was decent, it paled in comparison to the grand pirate crews in the New World.
The title of Warlord indeed served as an excellent stepping stone, allowing them to amass considerable 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?"
Lafitte pointed out the most crucial aspect of the matter.
At present, Blackbeard had no reputation; his strength was commendable, but only they were aware of it. In such circumstances, the Navy would not select Blackbeard to become a Warlord.
Moreover, the Navy was even considering abolishing the Warlord system altogether.
In this situation, how can their captain guarantee becoming one of the Seven Warlords?
"Very well."
Now comes 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 indeed some smart ones among them.
"You've all grasped the key point of this issue at a glance."
"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 such weight that an unknown captain can instantly become one of the Seven Warlords?"
"Could it be the child of one of the Four Emperors?"
Lafitte, curious, asked. A newcomer with only a few months of experience, no matter how talented, wouldn't have such influence unless they had an impressive background.
"Kaido has no children, Whitebeard has all sons, Shanks has no wife, so that leaves Auntie."
Kaido's child has not yet been publicly acknowledged, so the outside world is unaware that he has a daughter.
"Auntie's child? But Auntie's children are all in Totto Land."
Fan Oka and Lafitte tried to think positively, but they still couldn't come to a conclusion.
This is where the advantage of the time travelers comes into play; they know many plot points. Even if the storyline changes due to their interference, you can't tell me that bloodlines will change as well.
Blackbeard was straightforward, stating, "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?"
"Isn't he the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Monkey D. Dragon?"
Upon hearing this news, everyone on the ship was shocked, even the seemingly lifeless Toxic Q raised his neck in astonishment.
The legendary most notorious criminal, the leader of the Revolutionary Army who has overthrown countless governments, 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's that outrageous.
Dragon's combat power may 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 dreams of dominating the world and seizing the One Piece, and 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 knowing 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 and provided what he believed to be the most likely answer.
“The World Government would definitely execute Luffy to intimidate and warn Dragon, as well as to declare their absolute authority to the world.”
“That would mark a turning point in the fate of the world.”
Blackbeard nodded in agreement with Fan Oka’s words, then turned to Lafitte, who was floating in mid-air.
“Now, Lafitte, what do you think Dragon would do if Luffy were sent to the execution platform?”
"Based on the past habits and style of the Dragon," Lafitte pondered for a moment before continuing, "he probably won't lead the Revolutionary Army to directly confront the World Government."
"Otherwise, he wouldn't need to hide underground every day to incite the people."
"The most likely scenario is that he will accelerate the incitement of the masses to overthrow the monarchy. Then, he will launch a surprise attack on the execution platform."
"But the World Government is not to be underestimated. If this continues, the world order will be thrown into chaos, and the power of the World Government will weaken, directly leading to a surge in pirates."
No wonder he had once held an official position; his perspective was indeed different.
"Yes, this world will be thrown into disarray, and all established patterns will be broken, 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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