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Chapter 267: The Marines Descend, Trampling the "Family" Line
The World's Strongest Man was protecting his family in the most direct way possible!
The smile on Shanks' face remained unchanged. He took a deep look at Teach, who was shielded behind Whitebeard.
"Old Man Whitebeard, you misunderstand."
Shanks retracted his gaze and looked back at Whitebeard, smiling as before.
"It really was just a misunderstanding."
"Everyone is here today to visit Boss Blake. Let's not disturb that gentleman's peace over such a small matter."
He cleverly brought up Blake, giving both sides a perfect step down.
Whitebeard looked at him deeply and didn't pursue it further. He knew Shanks didn't want to talk, and asking more would be useless. But he had already etched this incident into his heart.
Teach...
This son, who usually seemed honest and simple, seemed to be hiding some secret.
"Gurararara... True enough."
Whitebeard laughed loudly and waved his hand. "Thatch, come back!"
"Yes, Pops!"
Thatch glared fiercely at Shanks before unwillingly retreating.
A conflict between Emperors that was on the verge of erupting was diffused so lightly by their leaders. But everyone knew that a seed of suspicion and vigilance had been quietly planted.
Blackbeard Teach lowered his head, hiding in the crowd, his body still soaked in cold sweat. He watched Shanks' back from the corner of his eye, his gaze filled with venom and lingering fear.
Red-Haired Shanks!
Just you wait!
One day! One day I will pay back the humiliation you gave me today a thousand, ten thousand times over!
The atmosphere in the plaza temporarily returned to a strange calm due to the restraint of Whitebeard and Shanks. But the terrifying pressure of three Emperor-level forces gathering together still weighed on everyone's heart like an invisible mountain.
Just then!
Clack, clack, clack, clack...
The sound of uniform, powerful footsteps came from the direction of the port! The sound was filled with iron discipline and murderous intent! It was as if thousands of elite soldiers were marching in unison, approaching the plaza!
The expressions of everyone in the plaza changed instantly!
The pirates looked towards the sound, their expressions shifting from solemnity to shock and... disgust!
At the end of the street leading from the port, squads of Marine soldiers draped in "Justice" coats were marching with synchronized steps, surging forward like a white flood!
Leading them were several figures radiating an aura so powerful it was suffocating! Each one emitted a terrifying presence that would make ordinary pirates tremble in fear!
They were the pillars of Marine Headquarters!
Marine Vice Admirals!
Walking in the very center was a stunningly beautiful woman wearing a pink shirt and draped in a Vice Admiral's coat. She was tall, her temperament noble and sharp. Her long black hair flowed freely, and the famous sword "Konpira" in her hand emitted a chilling aura.
Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, Great Swordswoman, Gion! Codenamed "Momousagi"! One of the future Admiral candidates!
Beside her were several other renowned Marine Vice Admirals, each a ruthless character who had carved a path through mountains of corpses and seas of blood!
Yamakaji!
Onigumo!
Doberman!
...
This force was enough to easily annihilate a great pirate crew that ruled the New World! And now, they had all gathered in this tiny Foosha Village!
"Marines?!"
"They're here too?!"
"Damn it! What bad luck! I want to puke just seeing those white coats!"
The pirates exploded into an uproar, curses rising one after another.
But it was limited to cursing. No one dared to actually make a move.
Because this was Foosha Village. It was that man's territory!
The Marine contingent stopped about a hundred meters from the plaza. Gion's sharp gaze slowly swept over the legendary figures in the plaza.
Whitebeard, Edward Newgate!
Red-Haired Shanks!
Charlotte Katakuri!
...
Even though she had mentally prepared herself, Gion's pupils couldn't help but contract slightly when she saw this luxurious lineup with her own eyes. The Marine officers behind her gasped in unison, their hands gripping their sword hilts and gun handles, veins bulging, nervous to the extreme!
What kind of hellscape is this?!
Three Emperors of the New World were gathered here peacefully, like neighbors visiting each other?! If a fight broke out, the entire East Blue would be sunk, wouldn't it?!
"Gurararara..."
Whitebeard looked at the Marines and let out his signature laugh, though it was laced with undisguised mockery.
Shanks stroked his chin, looking at Gion with interest, and grinned. "Oh my, isn't this Gion-chan? You're getting more beautiful."
The corner of Gion's mouth twitched imperceptibly. She ignored Shanks' teasing.
She took a step forward, preparing to speak.
But a voice filled with arrogance and killing intent beat her to it!
"Hmph!"
Vice Admiral Onigumo, a man known for his coldness and extremism, looked at the pirates gathering in the plaza, his eyes filled with contempt and disdain.
"Is today some special occasion?"
"A bunch of ocean trash, actually gathering here for a party?"
Boom!
One stone stirred up a thousand waves!
The word "trash" was like a fuse lighting a powder keg, instantly causing the atmosphere of the entire plaza to explode!
"What did you say?!"
"Bastard! Try saying that again?!"
"A mere Vice Admiral dares to bark here?!"
The members of the Whitebeard Pirates, Red Hair Pirates, and Big Mom Pirates were instantly enraged! Terrifying killing intent locked onto Onigumo like tangible blades!
Onigumo's expression didn't change; in fact, he wore a look of sick pleasure. What he enjoyed most was seeing these pirates angry but helpless!
"Vice Admiral Gion!"
Another Vice Admiral with a face full of scars and eyes as fierce as a vicious dog, Doberman, also spoke with a sneer. His voice wasn't loud, but the bitter sarcasm was even more venomous than Onigumo's insults!
"Look."
Doberman pointed at the members of the Whitebeard Pirates who were burning with rage because their family had been insulted. The smile on his face grew even more contemptuous.
"Pirates will be pirates. Trying to copy people and talk about 'family,' talk about 'honor'?"
"It's truly the biggest joke in the world!"
"A bunch of scum who burn, kill, and loot—are they worthy of discussing those two words?"
"It is simply the most laughable joke under the heavens!"
As soon as these words came out!
Dead silence!
If Onigumo's insult had lit the fire, then Doberman's words were a whole barrel of gasoline poured right on top!
Humiliation!
This was the most naked humiliation to the Whitebeard Pirates, and to all pirate crews who valued "family" and "companions" as their bond!
"You... want... to... die!"
4th Division Commander Thatch's eyes turned blood red instantly!
He had just confronted Red-Haired Shanks for Teach! Now, these Marines were trampling on the thing they cherished most, right in front of Pops!
"Unforgivable!"
Diamond Jozu took a violent step forward, his massive frame shaking the very ground of the plaza!
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