The third day.
The World Conference was convened as scheduled. Over eighty kings, led by government personnel, entered the venue and took their seats.
The grand and opulent venue appeared somewhat noisy.
"Heh heh..." Iji realized that those kings, dressed and adorned in strange and varied ways, with "distinctive features," judging by his personal aesthetic, less than half of them looked relatively normal.
"Fufufufufu, don't take this World Conference too seriously. It's nothing more than a ceremony..."
Doflamingo chuckled in a low voice, sitting beside Iji. His attitude was extremely arrogant and domineering, seemingly coming with a mindset of "watching a show."
And the three highest combat powers of Marine Headquarters—Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji—also entered the venue under the leadership of Fleet Admiral Sengoku.
It was clear that even if someone truly proposed something beneficial for the future development of the world, it would be extremely difficult for these heads of state, each harboring their own thoughts and ideas, and some even being highly independent, to reach a consensus, unless the World Government forcibly passed a resolution.
And at this time.
In the grand hall of the Five Elders' office, somewhere in Mary Geoise.
The five elders, who held the highest power in the world, stood or sat here, looking at the large screen in front of them, which was displaying the situation inside the World Conference venue, as if they were observing the will of the World Conference from back then.
In previous years, if there was nothing major, they wouldn't necessarily attend in person either.
"That must be the child of the Vinsmoke Family..."
The golden-haired elder looked at the young red figure seated in the venue, speaking somewhat calmly:
"It truly is as rumored, surprisingly young!"
"Because these past few years, they have constantly interfered in wars in various countries around the world, making huge profits from war, which has aroused the resentment and strong vigilance of the nations of North Blue.
And now, the Germa Kingdom, which is becoming increasingly powerful due to its technological strength, has even produced a monster like Vinsmoke Iji, who is young but not weak.
This has led to the kingdoms that fear being retaliated against by Germa one day to band together. Unexpectedly, they actually bribed the World Noble Saint Roswald in advance!" The bald old man with glasses snorted indifferently.
In fact, to prevent an evil organization like Germa from causing trouble in North Blue, or from defecting to the "Four Emperors" or other forces in the New World, they either had to keep them as a member of the World Government's affiliated nations, or directly eliminate them to avoid future threats.
The Five Elders were not particularly concerned about whether to kick Germa out of the World Government's affiliated nations.
Among the affiliated nations under the World Government, there were countless countries with their own ideas and small actions. Some even posed a greater threat than Germa. If they were to eliminate every country that slightly displeased them, then the government would have too many countries to eliminate.
Basically, as long as those countries' actions didn't cross the red line, the World Government would turn a blind eye.
Just like the Land of Wano in West Blue. How could the World Government not know about the private relationship between the Hundred Beast Pirates, a pirate organization that has existed for over a hundred years, and the Land of Wano?
...
And while the World Conference was in progress.
Far away in the New World, on a deserted island.
Two pirate ships, each with different flags, were docked at the seashore.
On the flag of one of the pirate ships, there were three skulls, appearing very eerie.
And on the skull flag of the opposing pirate ship, there was a somewhat fierce crocodile head, plus two crossed thigh bones.
If there were Marines or some knowledgeable pirate group here, they would likely be startled.
The Crocodile Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates, both belonging to the Shichibukai, were actually secretly contacting each other. This was absolutely big news.
On the shore, the cadres of the two pirate ships were actually holding a banquet together. Their relationship was so harmonious it didn't seem like they were two pirate groups meeting formally for the first time!
"Wahahahahaha, after lurking in the New World for a year, it's finally time to make a big move, isn't it?" The Crocodilian with a big mouth, Brandnew, raised his powerful arms high, filled with excitement and anticipation.
"This is also the arrangement of fate!"
With a 'bang,' Van Augur calmly stated, directly shooting down a seagull swirling in the air over a thousand meters away.
In the past year in the New World, the Blackbeard Pirates hadn't rushed to make any big moves, and could even be said to have been relatively low-key, only occasionally eliminating a few not-so-weak pirate groups who came to cause trouble.
The Blackbeard Pirates still consisted of the same few cadre-level members, but all of them had already mastered Haki.
"It's truly exciting and unexpected that the Blackbeard Pirates, who are also Shichibukai, would actually join forces with the Crocodile Pirates..." Mr. 1 Daz Bonez took a big gulp of water from a wooden bucket, his tongue subconsciously licking his lips.
In the past year, the Crocodile Pirates' businesses had spread across the first half of the Grand Line, involving casinos, medical care, and other aspects. While making money daily, their power was also continuously expanding.
They had recruited or forcibly subdued many pirates, even those with abilities, whose bounties exceeded tens of millions of Berries.
In terms of high-end combat power, the Crocodile Pirates might still be slightly weaker than the Blackbeard Pirates, but their military strength was far beyond what the Blackbeard Pirates could compare to.
The senior cadres of the Crocodile Pirates, while eliminating many people, also added many capable fellows! For example, Mr. 5, who was given more than one chance but was useless, had his Devil Fruit forcibly stripped from him.
"... Let's talk about the plan!"
On a certain mountain peak on the island, Blackbeard Teach and Crocodile sat facing each other.
"Your Majesty requests that both of our sides unite and find a way to subdue a large number of pirate forces outside the 'Four Emperors,' strengthening our respective forces in the shortest (best) time possible, and finding a way to truly gain a foothold in the New World..."
"Our combined strength alone might not be enough!" Blackbeard said somewhat helplessly.
With the continuous deepening of the development of ancient races, giant forms, and the Paramecia-type Tremor-Tremor Fruit ability, coupled with his already formidable Armament Haki and powerful physique,
he was now confident that he was no weaker than the original Marco, or even stronger than him. But he was not so arrogant as to think he could do whatever he wanted in the New World.
"Even Jinbe is too sensitive to join us..."
Taking a big gulp of wine, Crocodile sneered: "But don't worry, as long as the two of us spread the word, that guy 'Black Night,' who fears nothing less than complete chaos, will probably come looking for us himself!"
"If there are still not enough people, he will consider letting 'Fujitora' join the Blackbeard Pirates!"
...Peh...
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