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As the most severe piece of news, this matter was treated as top secret within both the Marines and the World Government, strictly forbidden from being leaked. How great a storm would be stirred up if the Celestial Dragon's murder became known to the outside world?
Not to mention that the culprit for the Celestial Dragon's murder hadn't been found, and the Marines' protection was inadequate. After the Celestial Dragon was killed, not a single corpse, not even a tiny clue was found.
Moreover, if the pirates found out, the Celestial Dragons were not as high and mighty as the legends claimed. When it turned out that killing a Celestial Dragon was so simple… the Celestial Dragons' image as world nobles would shatter in the hearts of people worldwide.
Therefore, before the culprit of the Celestial Dragon's murder was caught, this matter had to be kept absolutely secret. Not a single whisper could be leaked!
However, there are no airtight walls in the world. No matter how strictly the World Government tried to conceal it, there would always be some who, through special means, managed to obtain relevant intelligence. The Clown was one of them.
"Celestial Dragon killed? Pipipipipipi… This is truly an exhilarating event!"
The Clown sprawled on the sofa, a glass of red wine in his hand. "Those self-righteous bastards, who see themselves as gods, but in reality are just a bunch of weaklings who look down on powerful scum, have finally tasted the bitter fruit, haven't they! Pipipipipipi…"
"But I'm also very curious, who is so bold as to even dare kill a Celestial Dragon… Convey my orders to those 'old rats' underground. Use every means possible to help me investigate!"
"Such a person… is simply the best partner! Pipipipipipi…"
Not only the Clown, but also the Shichibukai, the Four Emperors, and others, all received news of the Celestial Dragon's murder.
"Gurararara… Has the new generation that killed a Celestial Dragon already become more ruthless and violent than this old man? Something I haven't even done in my entire life, has instead been done by the new generation. Marco, do you think my era should have passed long ago?"
A tall man with a long, crescent-shaped white mustache on his face and a long chin. He was covered in various IV drips and respirators, yet he seemed oblivious to them, still guzzling wine from a large cup.
However, this seemingly aged man, merely a physically robust old man, was renowned as the "world's strongest man"—Edward Newgate. He had a very famous and resonant nickname: Whitebeard!
"Pops, your body isn't what it used to be. You should drink less wine!" Marco, with his pineapple-shaped hair, said helplessly. "The culprit for the Celestial Dragon's murder hasn't been caught. It might not be the new generation at all; it's very possible it was one of our own."
"They don't have that kind of free time." Whitebeard drank his wine heartily. "The New World is already beginning to feel uneasy. I vaguely sense something big is about to happen… How are things with Ace?"
"Ace might have been busy recently, so he didn't send a message back." Marco said, "Don't worry, Pops, Ace is so strong, he'll be fine."
"Thatch… Ace must bring him back. I will, in front of Thatch's grave, behead him to mourn Thatch!" Saying this, Whitebeard again gulped down a large mouthful of wine. Marco could only helplessly shake his head upon seeing this.
"The Celestial Dragon was murdered, this is no small feat."
In the Red-Hair Pirates, Shanks, with his red hair, heard the report from his subordinate, his eyes serious. "Can we find out who did it?"
"Not for now." His subordinate shook his head.
"Then it probably couldn't be someone from the Four Emperors or the Revolutionary Army… If they did something like that, they would definitely proclaim it to the whole world. But they wouldn't be so foolish as to actively provoke the World Government."
"How is Ace doing? Any news?" Red-Hair asked.
"Currently, there's no definite news back." His subordinate shook his head.
"Whitebeard is too stubborn. He doesn't understand how dangerous Blackbeard is. Ace might suffer greatly this time. It's time to head to the next destination."
…
All the giants who received the news were discussing the Celestial Dragon's murder.
The common people were still unaware of this and remained in the dark. The few who understood the truth remained silent about it.
No one wished to discuss the three words "Celestial Dragon," much less get entangled in this incident. The matters of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, let them worry about it themselves!
While the whole world was shocked by the Celestial Dragon murder incident, at the same time, the instigators of the incident were leisurely strolling and playing on a nearby island.
"Brother Ye, this outfit looks good. Can I buy it?"
Ye Jia held Gram's small hand, walking on the main street. Beside him were Silas and Qiu Li. Gram's eyes lit up the moment she saw the clothes displayed in the window. The entire girl was excited and immediately tugged on Ye Jia's arm, acting coquettish.
…
"No problem, it's just a piece of clothing, why not? Buy it!" Ye Jia said boldly. He lacked nothing now, except money.
All the treasures from the entire Grim Reaper had been converted into real, usable gold coins and berries underground… He was now a wealthy man worth over a billion berries. What was a mere piece or two of clothing? Buy it casually!
"Thank you, Brother Ye!" Gram excitedly ran into the clothing store.
"Qiu Li, Silas, I gave each of you 100 million Berries. Why aren't you two buying anything? If it's not enough, come find me; no need to save money!" Ye Jia turned around and said to Qiu Li and Silas.
"I already have too much on me…" Qiu Li said with a helpless expression. His hands, neck, and shoulders were all covered in bags… All filled with various clothes! And these were merely from Gram's hands! If Silas were to buy anything, Qiu Li would truly have no space to put these things.
"Haha, Qiu Li, you've truly worked hard!" Ye Jia chuckled, "Silas, is there anything you like? Qiu Li can't carry any more, I'll help you."
"Y-yes… yes!" Silas's face flushed.
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