Chapter 393: The red-haired Shanks who lost face
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Whitebeard didn't answer immediately, instead staring into Carl's eyes.
Whitebeard now knew exactly what Carl meant.
Khahlert will find those who provoked the Whitebeard Pirates and destroy them himself, and similarly, the Whitebeard Pirates must be held accountable for the attack on Khaler.
Even if Callert takes a step back, you don't need to "cut off their heads with your own hands", at least you will have to apologize and punish your subordinates.
But can Whitebeard do that?
Apparently not.
In the days since Carl arrived at the Whitebeard Pirates by ship, Whitebeard has learned that there have been six pirates belonging to Whitebeard's Grand Fleet that have clashed with Kalert.
Some have succeeded in taking advantage of the conflict, while others have been defeated.
The victory or defeat of these subordinates will not affect the honor of the Whitebeard Pirates, but Whitebeard must not take a step back!
"No one can hurt Whitebeard's family".
This is the promise Whitebeard once made to his family, and it is also the loudest slogan of the Whitebeard Pirates on this sea.
And Whitebeard did exactly that.
The forces that harmed his family, whether navy or pirates, have all been sunk into the sea by Whitebeard.
There are many pirates who join the Whitebeard Pirates because of their worship of Whitebeard, such as Ace and several captains.
But there are also many pirates who joined the Whitebeard Pirates because Whitebeard is a huge backer, seemingly being a son for Whitebeard, but in fact they are using Whitebeard's name to do whatever they want.
Whitebeard, no matter what kind of son he is, chooses absolute protection.
In this world of chasing dreams, the word "righteousness" is second only to "dreams" and above any other word.
The Whitebeard Pirates have always been known for their "short-sightedness", which is the advantage of the Whitebeard Pirates, but also the disadvantage of the Whitebeard Pirates - the navy only needs a little trickery to make Whitebeard stand out for his sons.
Apologize?
Soft?
In the Whitebeard Pirates, this does not exist.
After a long time, Whitebeard's expression gradually became serious: "Brother Karl, if you can prove that those who attacked us were not your Kahlert, then I will also go and tell those unbehaving children to stay away from Kahler's territory in the future."
That's it. β
Whitebeard is also a clear person who can see the situation clearly, in the original book, after Blackbeard killed the captain of the fourth team, Thatch, Whitebeard advised Ace not to pursue Blackbeard, because he saw Blackbeard's strength.
But unfortunately, not everyone who understands will do what they understand.
Although Whitebeard does not advise Ace to go after Blackbeard, he does not stop Ace.
Similarly, although Whitebeard knows that he is not 100% sure that he will defeat Carl again, he will definitely not lose a single cent.
"Forget it? Why? β
Karl, who was sitting on the floor, patted his thigh lightly and shook his head with a smile: "I personally don't really mind, because those losses are just numbers for me."
But what about our soldiers in Kalert? What about the workers?
I won't talk about the rest of the place, just talk about the explosion at the Grundi factory, how many workers will lose their jobs and will not be able to support their families?
How many soldiers and workers were killed in the explosion?
The life of your whitebearded son is human life, and our Cutler soldiers and workers are not human lives? β
Speaking of the explosion at the Grandi factory, it is impossible not to mention the "naval guerrillas" led by Zefa.
After all, Zefa is a soldier, and he used to be a "general who doesn't kill", this guy even evacuated the civilian workers of the factory after capturing the Grundi factory, and then blew up the Grundi factory.
But the pirates under Whitebeard's banner who were provoked by the navy did not have the benevolent heart of Zefa.
Whitebeard laughed out loud and suddenly showed a fierce expression to Carl, "So, do you Callers have to go to war with our Whitebeard Pirates?" β
Whitebeard understands the shortcomings of his subordinates very well.
What is "short protection"? "Protecting the short" is unreasonable and absolute protection.
But understanding does not mean accepting.
It's like when a foreign invader invades your country, and people are just trying to expand their territory and get more resources for their own people, which is understandable.
But are you okay with that?
Absolutely not!
There is rarely a right or wrong in war, there is only a difference in position!
"Go to war? Actually, I came to you to ask for peace. β
Faced with Whitebeard's fierce expression, Karl smiled instead of anger: "But it seems that there is no possibility of peace anymore." β
"You see, the reason why our Kahlert soldiers live harder than your pirates under Whitebeard, and I myself don't live as dashing as you, isn't it just to wait for the war to come at any time?"
"We Kahlert don't crave war, but we won't be afraid of war with anyone!"
With that, Karl stood up, turned and walked slowly to the bow of the Moby Dick, leaving Whitebeard with a cowboy hat and a black trench coat.
The pirates on board consciously made a way for Cal.
Whitebeard didn't speak, didn't stop Carl, just quietly watched Carl leave.
Whitebeard wouldn't compromise with anyone, but in this case, he wouldn't take advantage of the large number of people on board to sneak up on Carl.
Ace, who was also staring at Carl's back, had an angry look in his eyes.
At the end of the crowd, Tichy's eyes were filled with excitement that could not be concealed.
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"How?"
After returning to the ship, Frankie, who had been waiting on the deck, asked anxiously.
On Carl's "Shark", there is only one "Captain" Frankie among the senior cadres, even if the color fruit ability is Saiku Β· P didn't go to sea with him this time.
"The talk fell apart."
Karl pursed his lips indifferently, as if he had expected this outcome.
The collapse of the talks means that a war will break out between Khalert and the Whitebeard Pirates.
Many people will be afraid, and Calett can't avoid the fact that many people are afraid of the Whitebeard Pirates.
But on the Shark, here are the elite of the Callert soldiers, and as long as Karl does not fall for a day, they are not afraid of any invading forces.
"What do you think?" Karl asked Frankie casually.
Frankie raised his head and laughed, without a trace of fear: "I don't care, you saved my life, you just decide for yourself, I will hit whoever you ask me to beat!" β
"Only a strong ship and a sharp cannon are the romance of a real man, it was you who gave me the opportunity to contact this romance, how can I refuse the opportunity to carry forward this romance!"
Frankie is definitely a war maniac, but the kindness of his nature makes him not take the initiative to attack others, and when he smells the gunpowder of war, Frankie's blood has already burned.
"Where's the phone bug that contacted Kiruno?"
"It's all here!"
Frankie pulls out a bunch of phone bugs for Carl.
To be on the safe side, Carl usually uses different phone bugs when contacting different people.
"Assière has improved and cultivated this phone worm, and I have modified the parts installed on it, which has greatly reduced the chance of being intercepted and eavesdropped by the black phone worm.
I have to say, that guy from AssiΓ¨re is a genius! β
"You're all geniuses!"
Karl unceremoniously praised Frankie, not flattering, but factual.
Karl gave orders to all the cadres of Callert except Robin (intelligence department), Pafez (people's livelihood management), and Yixiao (who sat in all countries).
Not long after Carl left the Whitebeard Pirates, the Kahlert warriors from all over the world who had been ready for a long time launched an attack on the Pirates under the Whitebeard Fleet.
In just one night, seven pirate ships under Whitebeard's banner have completely lost contact.
The war has begun!
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In a secret base in the Navy's New World, Vice Admiral Kong Ming was looking at the chessboard in front of him by himself.
Unlike chess, which most people like, Kong Ming is in front of a small cake-shaped chess piece with the same shape that only distinguishes between black and whiteβGo!
"This Kahlert is really remarkable, he has already killed the seven pirates under Whitebeard in the blink of an eye, and it is really a wise choice for the navy not to directly go to war with them."
Lieutenant General Kong Ming muttered to himself, and on the chessboard was his own simulation of the situation of the battle between the Whitebeard Pirates and Kahlert.
In the entire secret base, except for Colonel Ganyu, no one could understand what Lieutenant General Kong Ming was fiddling with.
If the navy goes all out to deal with the Ghost God Pirates, even if it doesn't recall the soldiers of the Four Seas Branch, it will have a 100% chance of winning.
But the problem is that the Navy Headquarters cannot make an all-out attack because it also needs to prevent sneak attacks by other forces.
What's more, what pirates are best at is not positional warfare, but guerrilla warfare, even if the Navy Headquarters is all dispatched, who can guarantee that the "ghost" Karl will be captured or killed alive?
When the battle between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Oni God Pirates breaks out, it is the Navy's chance to pick the fruit.
"This is said to be 'the snipe and the clam fight, and the fisherman profits'...... Ganyu, what do you think? β
"Your Excellency is right!"
Ganyu praised the narcissistic Lieutenant General Kong Ming for the first time.
He is not flattering, he followed Lieutenant General Kong Ming because of Kong Ming's wisdom, which is a heartfelt compliment.
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"Give me face, forget it this time, okay?"
New World, "All Nations", Cake Island.
Standing next to Carl, looking at the sea with Carl, is the pirate nicknamed "the most domineering man", the most easy-going Four Emperors, "red-haired" Shanks!
Hearing that a war was about to break out between Calett and the Whitebeard Pirates, the redhead who likes to be "nosy" immediately started his "Red Foss" (RedΒ· Force) arrived overnight.
Compared to Luffy, who "focuses on flying enemies and doing a good deed to become a hero", the kind-hearted Shanks is really taking the initiative to run for civilians.
"There are too many islands sheltered under Whitebeard's banner, and if he loses, they will all be reverted to being borderlands invaded by pirates;
Kahlert is also about the fate of many people, and if you lose, what will happen to these people under you? β
Shanks's tone was very sincere, and it was naturally impossible for Carl to vent the resentment he had received from Whitebeard on Shanks.
He smiled at Shanks, "But the war has begun. β
"So fast?"
Shanks couldn't help but be surprised.
His expression today was very serious the whole time, and the smile that always hung on his face on weekdays had completely disappeared.
Karl looked at Shanks: "But I can really give you face this time, but Whitebeard doesn't necessarily give you face." β
Shanks' eyes lit up: "What do you say?" β
"Because I want a just result, and Whitebeard wants to defend his sons.
I'm not someone who doesn't compromise, but I'm someone who doesn't let myself bow down.
Since 10 years ago I ...... When I became a pirate, I never wanted to be wronged again.
If you have the confidence to convince Whitebeard, then you go for it, and I will give you this face.
Come, come back to the city with me, and I'll treat you to our latest black tequila from Kahlert! β
Shanks didn't end up drinking with Carl, but drove back to the realm of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Shanks was not very hopeful when he heard Carl's request, but as long as there was still a slight possibility, he always had to try.
On the Moby Dick, after the crew retreated, only whitebeard and red hair were left on the huge deck.
Whitebeard grinned and looked at the redhead: "As soon as I saw you, the little imp who was trainee on Roger's ship, I remembered the big red nose that was with you back then, where is that funny guy now?" Dead? β
"Bucky, I miss that time."
Shanks lowered his gaze to the ground and smiled faintly: "Since the captain was executed, he and I have parted ways in Rogue Town, and we haven't been in touch since...... But I heard that he is still a pirate. β
After chatting about Hawkeye, who often duels with the redhead, and about the redhead's lost left arm, Whitebeard took the initiative to speak: "If you came here just to persuade me to make concessions, I think it's better to forget it, there's no need for this." β
"No, I just wanted to remind you not to underestimate anyone."
Redhead pointed to the scar on his left eye: "You may not believe it, these three scars on my face were caused by the most inconspicuous Tiki on your ship, but I wasn't careless at the time."
I've been through a lot of battles and I've been wounded countless times, but this is the only one that still gives me a faint pain. β
Whitebeard raised an eyebrow and didn't speak.
Redhead continued, "But you know what? In my opinion, that Carl is a more terrifying existence than Titch, and his potential will only be above Titch!
You fought with him and won narrowly.
So, you know what I mean, right?
Whitebeard, don't do this kind of pointless insistence, okay? β
Whitebeard suddenly laughed: "You snotty little devil can really talk, Titch's weapon is a four-bladed claw, and you only have three scars on your face, do you think I'm stupid?"
If you want to tell me something, wait a hundred years! β
Shanks knew very well that Whitebeard was deliberately forcibly disbelieving: "Fool, if you do this, you will only make this crazy era more uncontrollable!" β
Whitebeard glared angrily: "What is there to be afraid of!" β
"Lao Tzu is a white beard!"
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