Everyone's gaze turned to the ice.
Immediately, sounds of ice shattering rang out, and two humanoid ice sculptures appeared before everyone.
Kaido and Big Mom were tightly embracing each other, as if to keep warm.
"This…"
Everyone felt a bit awkward looking at this scene.
They had originally thought the two would be frozen in a combat stance, but they never expected them to be frozen while embracing each other for warmth.
"Thaw them first, then we'll discuss the rest!"
Katakuri directly brought over a huge wooden tub filled with pre-prepared warm water, placed the two inside, and began the long wait.
From their appearance, it seemed they weren't in much trouble.
It took a full five hours for the ice freezing them to slowly melt, and then their consciousness also awakened.
Their eyes scanned the surroundings with uncontrollable rage, and the ice that hadn't completely melted on their bodies was instantly shattered by the two of them.
"Damn it!"
Kaido's reaction was the same!
Kaido was still in his half-dragon form, his eyes angrily scanning the surroundings.
King, Queen, Jack, Katakuri, and the surrounding pirates.
"Is this Cake Island?"
Big Mom also reacted, her gaze sweeping across the surroundings.
"Katakuri, tell me what happened! Where is that Marine brat? I'll tear her to pieces!"
If it weren't for their carelessness, how could they have stood still and been frozen by that Marine brat, without even time to struggle free?
"That's a very good suggestion, but I refuse!"
Shanks looked at the masked figures, his expression unchanged.
Although he felt that the brat named Esdeath was a ticking time bomb that could explode at any moment.
But fate was not in his hands!
"Red Hair, this is the Gorosei's will!"
The leading CP0 frowned in dissatisfaction; if Red Hair refused, how were they supposed to report back?
Isn't this ridiculous?
"Hahahaha!"
"It doesn't matter. Go back and tell them if they're not satisfied, they can come find me themselves!"
Red Hair Shanks was not afraid of the Gorosei. Although there was some connection between them, he was not the type to be jealous of young people's growth.
Changes in the world don't necessarily have to happen within pirate groups; reforms within the Marine can also happen!
"Hmph!"
The CP0 snorted coldly and disappeared before Red Hair, thinking, 'What an ungrateful Red Hair Shanks!'
"Captain Roger!"
A few glimmers of light flickered in Red Hair's eyes.
"This era is going wild, going wild prematurely!"
"Boss! Are you serious?!"
Betty smoked a cigarette, staring intently at her leader.
She couldn't believe she heard from her trusted leader that he was going to send him away, this kind of thing!
Also, Bartholomew Kuma, one of the cadres, had an arm severed. What exactly happened?
"Don't worry, Betty, no matter where you are, you can devote yourself to the revolutionary cause!"
"That Esdeath is not as simple as I imagined!"
Dorag looked at Betty, unsure if his decision was wrong or right.
But one thing he could confirm was that the World Government was about to face big trouble from within; the long-stable pattern might even change.
Similarly, CP0 went to the territories of Kong and the two Four Emperors, but this time it was not a refusal but an agreement.
Another piece of news also appeared!
The content of the news greatly shocked people worldwide!
"World's Strongest Replaced?"
"One Against Two, Marine Rear Admiral Freezes Two Emperors!"
"Dressrosa Disappears…"
One piece of news after another appeared, like a shot of adrenaline injected into people's bodies.
It was that same Marine again.
And this time, she was hailed as the strongest woman in the world!
In the East Blue, a little girl with orange hair peeled an orange, looking thoughtfully at the newspaper in her hand, muttering to herself, "If it's her, she should be able to defeat Arlong!"
"She should!"
As if she had made up her mind, she packed her luggage into a travel backpack, got on a small boat, and disappeared by the sea.
"You must be careful, Nami!"
Nojiko hid on the shore, watching her sister's departing figure with worry in her eyes; she already had a rough idea of her sister's thoughts!
"Master!"
"Quick, look at the world news!"
The green-haired man rushed into Genzo's room, where he was resting with his eyes closed, holding a newspaper.
"Oh, what's wrong, Zoro?"
Genzo looked at the breathless Zoro with loving eyes; this boy was always so fidgety.
"Master, quickly, look, look at the news!"
Zoro, panting, handed over the newspaper he had been reading.
"World's Strongest Woman!"
Genzo fell into thought, looking at the news cover.
"Master, a woman can become the strongest!"
After saying this, Zoro pushed open the door and shouted to the sky, "Kuina!"
"Did you hear?!"
"A woman can also become the world's strongest!"
Thinking of his deceased Kuina, Zoro's tears flowed. If only she had held on a little longer, she could have seen the strongest.
Why did she pass away?
"Master! I promise I will definitely become the strongest, the world's greatest swordsman!"
Bang!
Zoro closed the door and ran out, crying. He wanted to train, he wanted to become stronger!
To become stronger for Kuina's sake too!
"I was wrong, Kuina…"
A glimmer of light seemed to flash in Genzo's narrowed eyes, and a faint sigh mixed with a hint of sadness.
"Go to Mary Geoise?"
After listening to Sengoku's narration, Esdeath nodded. It was just going to Mary Geoise. Although she felt things weren't that simple.
But…
Now was a good time for her to go to Mary Geoise and see. Whether it was the secret of the Celestial Dragons or Imu, she was a little interested.
Especially Imu…
"You agreed?!"
"Let's be clear, once you're at Mary Geoise, don't make a move if you see something you don't like!"
"This time, Garp and I will also accompany you!"
She didn't expect things to be so simple, so it would be easier now!
As long as Esdeath could be prevented from acting, then Esdeath could naturally become the next Fleet Admiral of the Marine!
"Okay!"
She agreed without hesitation. With herself, plus Garp and Sengoku, even if the Gorosei were all Four Emperor-level combatants.
She wouldn't be afraid at all!
She just didn't know if this was a trap. Esdeath was not some naive innocent, and the World Government was not a good entity either.
"Should I strike first?"
She had Shirahoshi, the Sea King, on her side, and she also knew where Pluton was…
"When do we leave?"
"You say!"
"Then in a few days, I still have some things to do!"
She seemed to be missing a professional little secretary!
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