Looking at the Den Den Mushi that imitated Whitebeard, the corners of El's mouth rose slightly as he spoke. "The strongest man in the world—I've heard your name for a long time. Did you call on purpose to warn me?"
"Yes."
Whitebeard admitted it simply and said, "No one in this world can compare with me in understanding Shiki's Devil Fruit ability. Boy, Fishman Island is my territory. Don't secretly use your disgusting Devil Fruit ability to do something to it."
In this regard, El smiled and replied, "Since there's no one in the world who understands the ability of the Float-Float Fruit better than you, then you should know that even if I promise not to secretly do something on this island, you wouldn't be able to detect it."
"So your unnecessary warning will only put this island in real danger."
"Gu ra ra ra ra."
Whitebeard's unique laugh once again sounded, and he said domineeringly, "Boy, who do you think you're threatening?"
"Don't think that with the Float-Float Fruit ability, you can play with me."
"I'm just warning you on this call: Fishman Island is my territory, and Neptune is my brother. So before I die, they remain under the protection of the Whitebeard Pirates."
"I welcome you to my territory to relax, but if you do anything to this island, then don't blame me for being rude."
"Sorry, I can't promise you anything."
Facing the threat from Whitebeard, El smiled fearlessly and said, "As you guessed, the reason I didn't use the Float-Float Fruit ability and directly fly over the Red Line is to purposely speak with you."
"I'm going to make a deal with King Neptune and recruit his daughter—the world-famous Mermaid Princess—Shirahoshi."
Hearing El's words, Jinbe, who was holding the Den Den Mushi, and the fishman guards behind him suddenly changed expressions and turned pale. At the same time, the Den Den Mushi's expression also became gloomy. "Boy, do you want to die?"
"If you were alone like Patrick Redfield, then your threat to me would definitely be higher than Big Mom, Kaido of the Beasts, and even Red-Haired Shanks. It would work so well that I couldn't ignore it..."
El showed a provocative smile rather than indifference as he continued speaking. "But if it's a threat from Whitebeard—the captain of the strongest pirate crew in the world—it's not worth fearing at all."
"As the strongest man in the world, you have the power to rule the sea and the land, but you don't have the power to rule the sky."
"This is the same reason why your Whitebeard Pirates aren't as good as Shiki's Flying Pirates. If I had thousands of troops under my command, maybe I would also be afraid of you like Shiki."
"But if you thought that by destroying my island you could threaten me, then I can give you as many islands as you want. The premise is that you—the strongest man in the world and the strongest pirate crew—can bear the consequences." With El's last sentence, the atmosphere became solidified and filled with gunpowder.
Looking at the Den Den Mushi that gradually turned from a heroic expression to gloomy, except for Yamato and Kuina—who already possessed the hearts of strong individuals—everyone else felt an uncomfortable sensation. This feeling was like facing El's Conqueror's Haki.
"Boy... are you threatening me?" After a long time, the Den Den Mushi said in a deep voice.
"No, you are threatening me."
El replied lightly. "This deal... I will give King Neptune a reason he cannot refuse, and I will definitely take Shirahoshi with me. She was a crew member I booked before I entered the New World."
"If you feel uncomfortable, then let's solve it the pirate way."
"Gu ra ra ra ra. Despite being young, you're certainly very brave."
The Den Den Mushi let out an admiring laugh. "If that's the case, let's solve it in the way of pirates."
"Your next action, I really can't stop it. But if during this deal, my old friend and his daughter are wronged by you, then be ready to bear my anger."
"The ability of the Float-Float Fruit is indeed powerful, but it is not invincible. If you think that by taking advantage of the sky you can be arrogant, then that's a big mistake."
"Unless you have the ability to strike me accurately from Paradise, you'd better not enter the New World. Otherwise, I have a way to keep you from flying out."
From Whitebeard's words, it wasn't hard to see that his speech contained a lot of anger.
However, El remained unafraid. Instead, he sneered and said with disdain: "It's the same sentence, Whitebeard—your threat is not worth fearing for me at all."
"If you only think about my Float-Float Fruit ability and ignore why the Munch-Munch Fruit and Rumble-Rumble Fruit combined are called the World's Worst Devil Fruit Users, then that means you're really old."
"I may be afraid of some old masters who travel solo, but I will not be afraid of you guys who have too many companions."
"If you won't let me develop in the New World, then I'll flip the table so everyone stops playing."
"Of course, this isn't just empty talk. After this transaction is over, I will return to the New World and offer you my greeting in person. I hope the Moby Dick can accommodate my gift."
Hearing El's words, the anger that had just risen in Whitebeard suddenly disappeared. Then he let out his unique laugh again. "Gu ra ra ra ra. What an arrogant brat. Then this old man will wait for you in the New World." As his last words fell, Whitebeard voluntarily hung up the Den Den Mushi.
At this time, whether it was Jinbe, the fishman guards, or Violet and Monet—who had heard the exchange between the two Pirate Emperors that would change the world pattern—they were so frightened that they didn't even dare to disturb the atmosphere. Only when the Den Den Mushi was hung up did they come back to their senses and realize they were soaked in cold sweat.
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