Chapter 261: Establishing the Sihuangtong Alliance

Whitebeard believed that his name was already loud enough, and there was absolutely no need to boost his fame by causing a huge disturbance at the Navy Headquarters.

Moreover, his family was now happy and complete; if he had the time to cause trouble at the Navy Headquarters, he might as well find ways to prepare dowries for his beloved daughter in advance.

For instance, by conquering a few territories.

On the contrary, the other three Emperors of the Sea had reasons to go to the New Marineford and cause a scene.

Take Shiki as an example; having once been captured alive by the Navy and imprisoned in Impel Down, he had a necessity to wash away his shame.

"I suggest you go find Charlotte Lingling to negotiate first, and then have Charlotte Lingling contact Kaido."

Back when they were in the Rocks Pirates, Whitebeard, Shiki, and Charlotte Lingling were officers, while Kaido was merely an intern on the ship.

Precisely for this reason, Whitebeard suggested that Shiki go find Xia Luote first.

"Eh?" Shiki was slightly surprised; Whitebeard actually did not stop the proposal to cause a huge disturbance at the New Marineford.

Could it be that after obtaining the Pure Gold Ring, Whitebeard's philosophy had also changed accordingly?

"You also think it is very necessary?!"

"How should I put it?" Whitebeard paused for a moment.

"The New World is the territory of the Emperors, yet the Navy has shamelessly moved its headquarters to the New World; the implication is obvious."

"The Navy is clearly targeting the Emperors."

"How about this, you contact Charlotte Lingling first."

"Wait until I finish my recent busy work, then we will gather together to discuss well how to maximize our benefits."

Going to the Navy Headquarters was indeed quite interesting, but one must first send the Harpy mother and daughter to Wano Country.

It is not too late to go after removing all worries.

Hearing this, Shiki nodded: "I was taking things for granted; indeed, we should plan well to strive for greater benefits."

Shiki originally intended to cause a huge disturbance at the New Marineford to boost his personal fame and facilitate recruiting crew members in the future.

After hearing Whitebeard's suggestion, he realized that the Navy moving its headquarters to the New World was highly likely done for the sake of the Emperors.

That meant forming a group had another layer of meaning.

For instance, establishing the Sihuangtong Alliance,

where if any party is attacked by the Navy in the future, the other three parties must go to provide support, driving the Navy away before considering other problems.

Otherwise, with the high-end combat power the Navy possesses, no single Emperor of the Sea is a match for the Navy.

Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji, the three Admirals, plus the ever-more-terrifying Garp; just these four alone would be enough to annihilate an Emperor's pirate crew.

But after the Sihuangtong Alliance is established, it will be different; if one Emperor of the Sea cannot deal with the Navy?

Then what if all four act together?

"I will go to Whole Cake Island to find Charlotte Lingling first."

Shiki acted immediately upon speaking.

After all, Charlotte Lingling was an officer of the Rocks Pirates, with status equal to Shiki's; negotiating with Charlotte Lingling meant Shiki need not worry about face issues.

Just like coming to find Whitebeard, it belonged to old companions of equal former status chatting casually.

But if going to negotiate with Kaido? What a joke, he was just an intern, simply not worthy.

"Alright, keep in touch at all times."

Previously, Whitebeard looked down on Shiki because Shi Ji had courage but no strategy, his intelligence was insufficient to match his ambition, and crucially, his ambition itself was problematic.

He actually fantasized about ruling this sea with the power of the Flying Pirate Crew.

Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen and the Morning Star Crew are so fierce now, yet they still have to deal with the World Government in a hypocritical manner, delaying time to develop and seeking more allies.

The Shiki of the past was simply a pipe dream.

With Shiki joining Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen's ranks, Whitebeard believed Shiki had become one of his own, worthy of planning the Emperors' alliance, and simultaneously helping Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen share the pressure from the World Government.

Not long after Shiki left, Whitebeard informed Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen of Shiki's thoughts.

"Senior Shi Ji... truly has a good idea."

Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen made a common-sense error, subconsciously assuming the situation between the Navy and the Emperors remained constant, thereby ignoring that this was certainly not ten-plus years later.

"Uncle, it is worth trying."

"Remember to watch the heat; do not truly fight with the Navy. Once a real fight breaks out, the World Government will very likely ask me to intervene."

If the Navy could not handle the four Emperors of the Sea, Imu would definitely be reluctant to deploy the Five Elders and the God's Knights who signed the Deep Sea Contract.

With the combat power of the Five Elders, facing four Emperors of the Sea who master Conqueror's Haki coating, they would truly be insufficient.

Losing any one of the Five Elders would be unacceptable to Imu; at that time, asking Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen to intervene would be very necessary.

The contract Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen signed was only a Shallow Sea Contract; even if he perished, the impact on Imu would not be great, let alone that with Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen's strength, perishing is impossible.

The Den Den Mushi grinned: "I have my own measure."

Hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen shook his head with a smile.

He originally thought it would be a small matter, but he never expected Shiki to be plotting an Emperor alliance to deal with the Navy's threat.

Truly a veteran powerhouse.

His alertness is truly high.

If the World Government seeks help, Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen will definitely take the opportunity to hold back, or only beat down Charlotte Lingling,

giving the other three ample room to perform.

Who else but the current Emperors: Shiki belongs to the Morning Star Crew's own people, Whitebeard barely counts as one of his own, and Kaido is the future father-in-law.

Only Xia Luote is unfamiliar.

Since Shiki went to negotiate with Big Mom, Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen temporarily changed his mind: he would not go to Whole Cake Island for now.

To avoid Big Mom being scared by Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen and not daring to act together with Shiki and others.

After the Sihuangtong Alliance is established, he will find time to visit Whole Cake Island again, settle accounts, and then use the Pure Gold Ring as a catalyst to reach a series of cooperation agreements with Big Mom.

The Whole Cake Island possesses numerous food-type Devil Fruits, making it perfectly suitable to serve as the Morning Star Crew's food supply base.

Especially Big Mom's Mochi Mochi Fruit.

The Paramecia-type Mochi Mochi Fruit grants Big Mom the ability to instantly transform any object into edible food, though the texture of the transformed food may be poor.

But in the world of pirates, just filling the stomach is enough; texture is secondary.

Better to taste bad than to starve to death, right?!

The strategic significance of the Mochi Mochi Fruit is immense; it is worthy of a pure gold ring to extend Big Mom's life (to keep her working like a beast of burden).

Besides the Mochi Mochi Fruit, Whole Cake Island also possesses:

The Paramecia-type Mochi Mochi Fruit, which can transform surrounding things into edible sticky rice cakes.

The Paramecia-type Juice Juice Fruit, which can squeeze juice out of living beings such as animals, plants, and humans.

The Paramecia-type Biscuit Biscuit Fruit, which can create an infinite number of edible biscuit soldiers.

The Paramecia-type Lick Lick Fruit, which can create an infinite number of candy-related items.

And the Cream Cream Fruit and the Butter Butter Fruit.

From eating to drinking, everything is covered.

These six Paramecia-type Devil Fruits, combined with Big Mom's Mochi Mochi Fruit, and further supported by the Senzu Beans in Saint Saint Saiwen's hand that can instantly replenish stamina.

They are truly a walking, unlimited granary.

Saint Saint Saiwen's eyes burned with passion as he wrote down each of the seven food-type Devil Fruits possessed by Whole Cake Island in his little notebook.

He, Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen, has set his sights on Whole Cake Island; even if Imu himself came, he would not be able to stop him.

Unfortunately, Charlotte Lingling's figure and appearance have deteriorated severely.

When Charlotte Lingling was young, both her figure and looks hit Saint Saint Saiwen's aesthetic preferences perfectly.

"If only I had transmigrated a few decades earlier."