Chapter 40: Heroic Twilight

The bards who roam the sea and walk through the streets love nothing more than to sing the epic stories of those heroes. The pen %fun %www.biquge.info and the twilight of the heroes are even more things that they sigh and sigh about, but they are happy to sing over and over again.

Perhaps this is because of people's attachment to shortcomings, imperfect things make people more fascinated, and in the sentimentality, they experience the sorrow and regret of "the old soldier never dies, but gradually withers".

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These ships in the windless zone are all members of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Of course, as one of the Four Emperors, and even considered to be the strongest among the Four Emperors, Whitebeard's combat power cannot be only so little. In fact, although Whitebeard's banner was not hoisted, there were as many as 46 pirates who voluntarily belonged to him.

The personnel of these 46 pirate groups, although they are not as elite as the real Whitebeard Pirates, are definitely not a rabble. It can be said that the captains of these pirates, any one of them, are all famous figures in the New World.

Whitebeard's forces are not so much a pirate group as an alliance formed by relying on Whitebeard's strong personal charm. In normal times, these pirates basically go their separate ways, but once Whitebeard has a call, they will immediately put down everything in their hands and gather under Whitebeard's battle banner.

A fleet of 46 New World Pirates and five ships from Whitebeard's headquarters, even the navy needs to be treated with caution. And unlike the revolutionary army led by the dragon, the revolutionary army is difficult because it hides in the shadows and can't touch the head and tail, but the army of Whitebeard is really powerful.

Although the dagger in the dark is vicious, it is far less feared than the heavy hammer in the light. Again, this is the reason why Sengoku seems so anxious after angering Whitebeard.

The meeting of the Navy Headquarters is in full swing, and the Admirals are struggling to prevent Whitebeard's attack, and the Whitebeard Pirates, who are the center of the whirlpool, will naturally not appear here for no reason.

In particular, as a paradise for giant sea kings, the windless zone has always been a forbidden place for sailors. Even the navy would never want to set foot here unless it was necessary.

However, the unexpected choice is often the best choice.

Because few people are willing to set foot in it, few people can imagine that Whitebeard, who disappeared from everyone's sight, would boldly choose to lurk in the windless zone......

At this time, on the Moby Dick, it is not surprising that there is an atmosphere of imminent war. Even if these pirates under Whitebeard are all people who are accustomed to wind and waves, as long as the thought of the imminent outbreak of war, even the biggest heart of the person can't help but get nervous. After all, this is a war with the navy, far from a conflict between pirates.

Even though the Whitebeard Pirates are known as the strongest pirates, the war with the navy is not optimistic. At least regardless of victory or defeat, this war is destined to end in a tragic end......

Under such pressure, not only the pirates, but even the captains of several teams are also acting a little abnormal.

Culliel adjusted the mechanism of his gun over and over again, Bista took the trouble to wipe his double sword, and even the usually sluggish Bramanque had a cold face and exuded low pressure in all directions.

Perhaps, at this time, the only thing that seems to have changed is Marko, who is called the "immortal bird". He was still the same lazy look, quietly leaning against the railing in a daze. A pair of dead fish eyes that seemed to be open were hollow and unfocused, just like his hairstyle, soft and unrelenting. Even if the hair is blonde, it is not shiny at all.

"Perhaps, this time is the last glory of the Whitebeard Pirates, and it may not be ......" Although it was not announced, Marco already had a prediction in his heart.

But so what? Fighting for Whitebeard's father, fighting to save his brother, and even dying in battle is a pride as a pirate, isn't it?

"Everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates is family......" Marco, who leaned on the railing of the ship and put his arms on the outside of the boat, looked at the sea and was slightly distracted. There was a burst of warmth in the godless eyes.

However, after the warmth, a trace of worry appeared in Marko's eyes. And with a soft sigh, the look of exhaustion and decadence on his face became deeper.

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There is no doubt that "Whitebeard" is still the strongest man at sea. This title of "the strongest" does not change with his age, and even several people who are also "Four Emperors" will not deny it.

However, after all, time is the most ruthless knife, and it is also the most gentle and bitter knife. Completely defenseless, in silence, a person can be stabbed all over the body. Even if that person has been crisscrossing the sea for decades, even after Roger's death, Whitebeard, who single-handedly kept the sea calm for nearly 20 years.

Whitebeard, indeed, is also old. The position that was once unshakable seems to have been shaken because of this. Let many people who have been defeated by him see the possibility of victory.

Fighting Whitebeard, something they once couldn't even think about, now seems to have a glimmer of hope because of Whitebeard's aging. Just like Titch, who calls himself "Blackbeard", if Whitebeard is still the one at the top, will he still have the courage to rebel?

Obviously, with Tic's character, he will only continue to endure. is not sure to become the person above the apex, even if he lives in obscurity, he will not be willing to become the so-called "second place".

Marshall D. Titch had only one, but though he did not have his endurance, he was quite similar to him, and there were as many people on the sea as a carp crossing a river. It is precisely because of Whitebeard's old age that their ambitions are ignited.

Fame and fortune are moving, and for these people, the existence of Whitebeard is like a great demon king in the world. Even if they can't be defeated, just participating in the crusade is enough for them to make a name for themselves. Didn't you look at the former Moria, just because he came back alive from Kaido's hands, he was named the Seven Martial Seas?

So, can the whitebeard, who is over 70 years old, still be able to withstand the attack of these people? You know, for these people, they never care about respecting the old and caring for the young. What's more, with Whitebeard's current physical state, he can't hold on to fighting for too long......

Marko's eyes flickered, and although he respected Whitebeard with great respect, he couldn't help but start worrying about it. And it seemed to feel Marco's gaze, the white beard in his sleep, and the pain and struggle between his eyebrows flashed away.

Then, Whitebeard opened his eyes.

His eyes flashed with a sparkling light, the light was full of nostalgia and nostalgia, but under the light was an unconcealable haggard and exhaustion. Even though the majesty is still there, he is really old......