Bai Yu and the Grand Fleet
Trafalgar Law watched the expansion of Bai Yu's fleet, an overwhelming sense of despair gripping him.
"Even if he becomes one of the Four Emperors, there's no chance for revenge…"
This suffocating realization left Law powerless for days until he finally came up with the only possible solution.
"One is a dominant tyrant, and the other is an extremely ruthless person who is constantly restless."
"There's no such thing as a true brotherly bond between them. It must be some kind of interest-driven alliance that I don't fully understand…"
With this thought, a glimmer of hope sparked in Law's mind.
Since their relationship was built on mutual interests, then all he needed was a greater incentive to make Bai Yu abandon Doflamingo.
"For example, the Ope Ope no Mi's ageless surgery!"
Of course, someone like Bai Yu wouldn't betray his crew so easily, no matter how tempting the offer was. He was no ordinary pirate captain.
That's when Law devised a second plan.
"I just need a fair chance… A one-on-one battle against that guy."
He gazed toward Bai Yu's territory, his expression serious.
"If I die, then it only proves that I wasn't strong enough. But if he dies… well, dead men hold no value, do they?"
This was his plan.
However, Law couldn't put all his hopes in a Demon King he had never even met. There was always the chance that Bai Yu would simply kill him on sight.
So, before taking any steps, Law needed to observe Bai Yu's character and investigate his temperament.
His second course of action was to assess the other pirates of his generation—those who might have the potential to rise to the top.
If none of this worked, his last option would be to become an Emperor himself and then unite with the others to take revenge on Doflamingo.
Law glanced at the nearby supernovas, evaluating them.
"One is short-tempered and ruthless, and he doesn't seem to like me. The other doesn't seem to have much potential…"
He observed Eustass Kid and Scratchmen Apoo before shaking his head in disappointment.
The latest news was that Bai Yu had defeated three supernovas and left behind only one—Jewelry Bonney, the gluttonous woman.
Not many remained.
As Law was deep in thought, several loud voices suddenly interrupted him.
"What? That guy is here? I'm gonna shoot him!"
"Luffy, calm down! That's one of the new Four Emperors!"
"I don't care! Nami is still suffering under him—I have to save her!"
"How can you be sure she's suffering? Look at how happy she is in the Golden Land photo."
"…I'm gonna punch him away!!"
Law turned to look at the group causing the commotion.
A goofy-looking man with a straw hat, a green-haired swordsman carrying three blades, a blond pervert sneaking glances at women, a long-nosed coward shaking in fear, a mechanical freak, a skeleton with an afro, a talking reindeer, and—was that an okama?!
"What kind of ridiculous crew is this?!"
Just one glance and Law was already speechless.
"They're also part of the Supernova generation? It seems like only the green-haired guy is somewhat normal—"
But before he could finish that thought, the swordsman suddenly did something insane, completely throwing off his perception.
"Never mind… he's a lunatic too."
Law sighed, giving the Straw Hat Pirates a harsh evaluation in his mind.
"They should just quit being pirates and go back to farming."
Then his eyes drifted toward a distant figure in the corner.
A man with an aquiline nose and an eyepatch.
X Drake.
Captain of the Drake Pirates.
A Zoan user, specifically the Ancient Zoan Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Allosaurus.
Law's instincts were sharp.
Out of all the pirates here, he had immediately singled out the only one who was actually an undercover Marine.
Meanwhile…
At Shakky's Rip-off Bar, Bai Yu was seated calmly, watching Bonney devour meat without any restraint.
In the world of pirates, she was the ultimate live-stream eating champion.
"You can eat this much meat without throwing up? Good performance—here, take this."
Bonney blinked in confusion as Bai Yu casually tossed her a small jade bottle filled with what looked like broad beans.
"Take it…" Bai Yu said nonchalantly.
At the same time, his Haki expanded, covering the entire Sabaody Archipelago. He had already sensed what was happening near Kid and the others.
Hearing Law's murmurs, Bai Yu remained indifferent.
What intrigued him, however, was the unexpected presence of Bentham (Mr. 2) among the Straw Hats. Not only that—Brook was there too.
"Fascinating how fate works."
Hearing Luffy's outburst in the distance, Bai Yu's thoughts were completely unbothered.
"He's growing too slowly."
"Nika's awakening, hailed as the most chaotic and free-willed ability in the world… Could it bring me any fun?"
Instantly, he lost interest.
The current Luffy was too weak to even bother with.
If he wanted Luffy to grow faster, he'd have to throw in some catalysts.
Too bad Bai Yu wasn't Kaido.
Otherwise, he would've tested whether a single kick could unlock future sight, two kicks could unlock advanced Armament Haki, three kicks could awaken Conqueror's Haki, and four kicks could force a Devil Fruit awakening—just to challenge Kaido's title as the world's best mentor.
Suddenly, Bai Yu remembered something.
"By the way, you haven't read today's newspaper, have you?"
Seeing Bonney still focused on eating, he handed it to her.
"Take a look."
"What's there to see? Lately, it's all been about you—"
Annoyed by the interruption, Bonney glanced at the paper and immediately froze.
"Public execution… in ten days… Fire Fist Ace?!"
"Is the Marine insane?! That's the Whitebeard Pirates they're provoking!"
Bai Yu observed her reaction with mild curiosity.
"Why didn't she cry this time? Last time she saw the news, she cried…"
"Or did something change in the newspapers?"
He tapped her forehead lightly.
"Did you misunderstand the Marines?"
Bonney frowned. "What do you mean?"
"The Marines at Marineford aren't the weaklings you encounter along the way. They're the true world powerhouses."
Bai Yu took a sip of wine before continuing.
"Not to mention the three Admirals, but even the Vice Admirals are no joke. Garp aside, there are also the Admiral candidates, and Sengoku himself… He's Whitebeard's old rival."
"If they go all out, Whitebeard has no chance of winning."
The upcoming Summit War…
A war where nearly every high-ranking Marine would shine—except for Akainu, who would be too busy playing the villain.
Bonney's excitement faded as she sighed.
"Even if he's heading toward death… is it just to save his adopted son?"
Bai Yu said nothing more.
Instead, he extended his Haki once again, scanning the island's surroundings.
Something was missing.
"Where are the Celestial Dragons?"
His Haki stretched farther, covering the waters beyond Sabaody.
And then, he found them.
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