Chapter 72: 72 Pirates Festival
New World.
An unknown island.
Inside the ruins of a collapsed house, a faint flicker of firelight illuminated the surroundings.
Two silhouettes emerged from the firelight, with one of them visibly brimming with excitement.
"After learning that you escaped from Marineford, you have no idea how difficult it was for me to find you"
"But all of that is in the past now..."
"The clues to the treasure hidden by that person have been taken by my Master!"
"As long as we get that, the entire world will be ours!"
A short, middle-aged man wildly waved his arms in excitement.
And the man sitting in front of him was Douglas Bullet
Upon hearing this, Bullet lifted his head and gazed silently at the person in front of him. After a moment, he shook finally his head
"I have no interest in so-called treasures"
"But what I do need is a battleship that surpasses any power. I want to use it to challenge Whitebeard and claim the title of the world strongest man!"
The words hung in the air, plunging the room into silence.
The short middle-aged man did not expect Bullet to say such a thing.
Cold sweat trickled down his forehead as he struggled to find the right words to say.
The middle-aged man name was Buena Festa.
He was the captain of the Festival Pirates and held the title of 'Master of Festivities' due to his expertise in organizing grand parties in the pirate world.
A long time ago, he had huge ambition, and that was an era that he personally directing!
Unfortunately, he lacked the power to make his dreams a reality, which was a great disappointment for him.
Until he heard that Bullet had escaped from Impel down.
He seemed to glimpse a glimmer of hope.
He mobilized all his resources and eventually found Bullet just a few days ago.
but..
The plan didn't seem to develop as he thought.
This was because Bullet had no interest in the treasure and instead aimed to challenge Whitebeard, the man renowned for his courageous charge into Marineford and his title as the world's strongest man!
Facing the strong individual who had started the second era of the Great Pirates.
No matter how arrogant he is, he doesn't dare to claim that he can ensure Bullet victory.
"Is there no way?"
Bullet opened his eyes sharply.
A powerful haki emanated from Bullet, exerting immense pressure on Festa.
"Guru~"
Festa swallowed nervously.
However, the ambition surging within him struck his mind, nearly rendering him irrational.
"Of course there is a way!"
"I can make your idea come true. As long as we hold a grand pirate celebration where you, can defeat Whitebeard in front of all the pirates and claim the title of the strongest man in the world!"
He talked faster and faster, his excitement growing, until finally, he spread his arms wide with enthusiasm.
His previous idea was to orchestrate a grand celebration, destroy the era established by Roger and personally guide the birth of a new era.
As his ambitions grew, he became increasingly consumed by madness.
If he could help Bullet in defeating Whitebeard, the renowned strongest man in the world, during the grand celebration, the entire world would undoubtedly descend into chaos.
And as the mastermind behind it all, he would also rise as a great figure who had pioneered a new era.
"Yes, that's it!"
"Since it's a celebration marking the birth of a new era, how can you miss the presence of the world strongest man, Whitebeard!"
Festa burst into laughter
While a wild and crazy plan took shape in his mind.
...….
New World.
News of the Pirate Festival spread across the seas,
Reaching the ears of all the renowned pirates. One by one, they received invitations to attend the grand event.
But for those big pirates who have already established a foothold in New World, they are not interested in participating in this kind of conference.
But for those who have recently entered the New World, the Pirate Festival is very attractive.
Just like the Supernovas!
"Pirate Festival?"
"The New World pirate festival sounds quite interesting!"
Kid who survived the last huge wave and successfully entered the New World, looked at the invitation letter with great interest.
"Not only that, I've heard that the location of the Festival is rumored to hold a treasure left behind by Roger, the Pirate King"
'Massacre Soldier' Killer said in from the side.
"Haahahahaa"
"Pirate King Roger treasure?"
Kid sneered.
"Should we go?"
Killer asked, seeking Kid's opinion.
"Of course, we've just arrived in the New World, and we know nothing about it. This Pirate Festival will give us a chance to see who the strong players are in this sea!"
Kid nodded, and then changed his words: "And I'm sure that we are not the only ones participating in this Festival, other Supernovas will surely be there as well!"
He was right.
Because when Kid and Kira received the invitation.
The other supernova was also the same
Moreover, these Supernovas shared the same idea as Kid and were getting ready to join the Festival.
...
On a small island located in the first half of the Grand Line.
Due to the sinking of Marineford, the Marine headquarters was temporarily relocated to this small island.
They were preparing to wait for the resolution of the situation and determine the new location for their headquarters.
On this day
Sengoku remained as busy as ever.
As for what keeps him busy, it's nothing more than dealing with various questions about Whitebeard.
"Next, it's another major battle!"
Sengoku let out a sigh.
After the Summit War of Marineford ended, the World Government ordered Marine to collaborate with CP0 to eliminate Whitebeard.
After several days of preparations, Marine and the World Government were finally ready.
He anticipated that an attack on Whitebeard would be launched soon.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku"
At this moment, the door of the office was pushed open, and a Marine officer rushed in with a look of panic on his face.
"What's the matter?"
Sengoku heart raced, fearing that something big has happened again.
"A mysterious call came to the communication room just now. They said that in half a month, a pirate festival will be held on a small island in the New World."
"The organizer has invited a large number of pirates to attend, and they will announce the treasure of the Pirate King Roger at the festival."
The Marine officer hurriedly said,
"What?!"
Sengoku's face turned pale, and he quickly rose from his seat, exclaiming, "Damn it! Why now, of all times!"
Seeing that the Marines were on the verge of joining forces with the World Government to attack Whitebeard.
Now, there's another Pirate Festival happening.
And this Festival is centered around Roger's treasure!
Then Marine can't ignore it.
"Not only that,"
"The phone call also mentioned that the Festival will invite Whitebeard, and during the celebration, Bullet, who escaped from Impel Down, will challenge Whitebeard for the title of the world strongest man!"
The marine continued.
When those words reached Sengoku's ears, his eyes widened in an instant.
At that moment, a thought crossed his mind.
That is..
Something big is about to happen!
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