One Piece: At the start, defeat Momonosuke and take Yamato to sea.

Chapter 401 Fire Fist Ace Seeks Revenge Against Blackbeard

New World Cake Island.

"Haven't you replied yet?!"

Blackbeard Teach was a little flustered. After the World Government of the Rogue Kingdom officially began to take action against the New World, he immediately sent his subordinates to apply to join the World Expeditionary Force, hoping to become one of the Ten Great Forces.

The Beast Slayer Corps is currently the top-tier corps, followed by Shiryu's Blood Rain Slayer Corps and Enel's Thunder God Slayer Corps...

Blackbeard Teach also wanted his Blackbeard Pirates to become one of the Ten Great Pirates, the Blackbeard Expeditionary Pirates.

Isn't it just a legitimate organization similar to the Seven Warlords of the Sea?

He understands, he understands everything!

Blackbeard Teach was a member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea before, so he wouldn't mind serving as a henchman of the World Government again.

For some reason, the Blackbeard Pirates, which now boasts two former Shichibukai and possesses strength approaching that of the Four Emperors, has yet to receive a legal incorporation contract from the New World Government.

This made Blackbeard Teach increasingly uneasy.

The World Expeditionary Force, with an unstoppable and overwhelming force, has been suppressing the New World all the way, and has already reached the middle and late stages of the New World.

If Blackbeard doesn't respond soon, the World Expeditionary Force will be attacking islands like Whole Cake Island.

"It's terrible, Admiral Teach! It's the Whitebeard Pirates!!"

No, it's the Whitebeard Pirates who've come to attack.

Fire Fist Ace and Phoenix Marco said they were going to kill you.

A henchman scrambled and rolled into the main castle of Whole Cake Island, his face filled with panic.

"Damn it! What are those two bastards up to? I haven't even been to Whitebeard's territory yet, how dare they come knocking on my door!"

"Have the World Expeditionary Force arrived yet?"

Blackbeard Teach wasn't afraid of Marco and Ace together; a remnant of Whitebeard's crew wasn't enough to worry him.

What he feared was that the ruthless members of the World Conquest Group would attack him.

Even if the world's rulers, Luo Ji and Kaido of the Beasts, didn't make a move, a mere demon heir like Bullet would be enough to make Blackbeard Teach back down.

Moreover, the World Conquest Group also has a large group of top-tier experts.

"We haven't seen it yet, but the World Expeditionary Force's fleet has already entered the middle and rear sections of the sea."

The henchman, sweating profusely, replied that in the entire new world, there was simply no force that could stop the World Conquest Legion's advance.

They either get beaten to death or surrender.

Or abandon your territory and wander the seas, playing hide-and-seek with the world's conquering forces, waging guerrilla warfare.

The territories formerly occupied by the Whitebeard Pirates, the Red-Haired Pirates, and the Beasts Pirates are now largely under the control of the World Government.

Apart from the Whole Cake Island region, only a few scattered major pirate crews are still persisting.

"It seems that it's because of these two guys that we haven't received a response from the World Government yet!"

"Then let's take down Fire Fist Ace and Phoenix Marco, and let Luo Ji know that our Blackbeard Pirates are more suitable to become the Ten Great Conquests Division than the Whitebeard Adventurers."

Blackbeard Teach's eyes flashed with a dangerous light. He wanted to destroy the remnants of Whitebeard's crew before the World Expeditionary Force arrived, demonstrating his strength and sincerity.

"Men, all troops, launch an attack and annihilate the Whitebeard Adventurer's Crew!"

“Weebull, let’s go and get back Dad’s inheritance. Those two don’t deserve to be Dad’s sons.”

Blackbeard Teach chose to pull out all the stops and launch a decisive attack.

After all, he still has a powerful secret weapon.

Amidst Blackbeard's triumphant shouts, the Blackbeard Pirates surged forth in droves.

Meanwhile, a tall figure, holding a trident, followed Blackbeard Teach expressionlessly.

Under Blackbeard Teach's threat of longbread and Charlotte's children, Sweet Commander Katakuri is forced to fight for Blackbeard.

"Katakuri, if you defeat or kill either Marco the Phoenix or Ace the Fire Fist, I will release all your younger siblings."

Blackbeard Teach grinned, staring dangerously at Katakuri.

He had tried many times but could not subdue Katakuri.

Then we can only use those people to threaten them.

It's such a pity that such a powerful Sweet Commander as Katakuri was wasted.

If I could possess Whitebeard Jr. and Katakuri, and then defeat the Whitebeard Pirates, I would have a much better chance of becoming one of the Ten Great Divisions.

They might become the second most powerful conquest group, second only to the Hundred Beasts Conquest Group.

After all, both Red Earl and Barrett were loners and did not form any groups.

Even powerful figures like Shiryu of the Rain and Enel are not a threat to Blackbeard.

"Don't go back on your word!"

Katakuri had a cold expression and icy eyes. If it weren't for the safety of his younger siblings, why would he listen to this fat black man's orders?

"Hahaha! Pirates also have a code of honor. I, Blackbeard Teach, keep my word."

Blackbeard laughed heartily, looking quite magnanimous, which prompted many of his underlings and henchmen to cheer and shout in agreement.

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Meanwhile, off the coast of Cake Island.

A newly built medium-sized Beluga warship sailed into this area.

"Ace, this is too impulsive!"

"That Teach guy not only has the help of Weevil, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but he also defeated Katakuri. His strength shouldn't be underestimated."

Marco the Phoenix was filled with worry. He desperately wanted to avenge Sachi, but he felt that Teach was different now and had become much stronger.

Even he wasn't confident he could defeat Teach.

After all, he had never defeated Katakuri.

"Marco, that bastard Teach wants to join the World Conquest Corps, I will never let them succeed."

Otherwise, we will never be able to avenge Sachi.

Ace responded with a cold expression. If Ace hadn't accidentally obtained this information from Yamato, the Blackbeard Pirates might have successfully joined the World Expeditionary Force.

He pleaded with Yamato to speak to the World Government and ask them to postpone the Blackbeard Pirates' application to join.

He wanted to defeat the Blackbeard Pirates ahead of time and completely eliminate Teach.

To the surprise of both Yamato and Ace, things went surprisingly smoothly with the World Government. Robin readily agreed to Yamato's request and did not approve Blackbeard's application to join the colony for the time being.

However, Robin did not tell Yamato that she was going to personally enter the New World to take down Blackbeard Teach.

So, the somewhat reckless Ace chose to go straight for the kill, aiming to finish off Blackbeard Teach ahead of time.

"..."

Marco fell silent. If the Blackbeard Pirates became one of the Ten Extremes Conquest Groups, how could they dare to attack the forces under Luo Ji's command?

Was Ace's decision wrong?

That seems to make sense.

They could not possibly be 'colleagues' with Teach in the World Expedition.

"The Blackbeard Pirates are expanding their power very quickly. We should seek outside help and ask Yamato for assistance."

Marco was very worried because he knew that Ace was determined to take action against the Blackbeard Pirates.

“We’re going to take down Teach before Luo Ji approves the plan, why would we ask them for help?”

Ace shook his head. After the G1 War and the Red Line War, his strength had increased significantly, surpassing Marco's.

Ace, who possessed all three types of Haki, was not afraid of Teach and Weevil, the two former Shichibukai.

Even though Teach defeated Katakuri, the top Sweet Commander, Ace was not afraid at all.

That's his confidence!

He will not let down Whitebeard's trust, nor will he disappoint Marco's expectations.

He wants to carry on Whitebeard's banner and kill Teach to avenge Thatch.

Ace's eyes were filled with determination and confidence.

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