Chapter 74: Nice to Meet You for the First Time

Su Xiao Xiao: "Now, let's count the people who will be heading to the One Piece world."

Su Xiao Xiao: "Fourth Hokage, Jiraiya, Xuanwozhang Sect, Minato, Hou Jue, Blackie Wugeng Liuli, Tony Stark, All Might, Aizen Sōjirō. And me. That's ten people total. Any additions?"

Fourth Hokage: "I think that's all."

Miss Xia Shizi: "@Su Xiao Xiao. President, when you beat the opponents this time, remember to livestream it. I feel this will be a different, yet just as spectacular, Battle of Marineford."

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat: "@Miss Xia Shizi. If we let Bai Hu Zi be Dad, we could go too this time! Last time, you should've joined me in recognizing Bai Hu Zi as Dad."

Miss Xia Shizi: "Though it's a bit regrettable, I still hold the same view—I had just joined the society then, didn't know anyone… I still have reservations about it."

Su Xiao Xiao: "Then now, let's all meet officially."

Su Han took a deep breath, a faint flush of excitement appearing on his face. This was his first time crossing worlds.

After thinking it over, Su Han stood up, left a leave-of-absence note at home, then sent a text message to Zhao Linger.

"Should be fine now, right?"

Su Han fell into thought. He hadn't taken leave from school, but he didn't care much about such matters.

Ultimately, attending school was more about his desire for a peaceful life, not about hiding anything behind it.

Even if the school expelled him, he wouldn't lose anything.

"Then let's begin!" After thinking it over, Su Han directly clicked "Enter Mission."

A brilliant light enveloped Su Han's body, and in the next instant, his form vanished from the room.

One Piece World.

Going Merry.

Bai Hu Zi had a dozen IV bags hanging from him, an oxygen tube plugged into his nose. Though seated, his body remained majestic, back straight as a rod.

Ma Erke ordered the members of the Whitebeard Pirates to clean the deck of the Going Merry and transport massive quantities of meat and alcohol. As they worked, Ma Erke occasionally turned to glance at Bai Hu Zi, his eyes filled with confusion.

"What's going on with Old Man this time?"

Ma Erke muttered.

Not long ago, Bai Hu Zi's Second Division Captain, Ace, while venturing outside, encountered the current Marine Fleet Admiral, Bai Xiong, and was captured and imprisoned in Impel Down.

The moment he heard the news, Ma Erke's heart sank—he knew full well how much Bai Hu Zi cherished his children.

So he understood: war between the Marines and the Whitebeard Pirates was now inevitable.

Yet, contrary to Ma Erke's expectations, the instant Bai Hu Zi heard the news, his expression wasn't pure shock or rage.

It was more like a tangle of astonishment, disbelief, anger, and sudden understanding.

Shock and anger made sense—but what the hell was this "understanding"?

Did you already suspect Ace might get captured before he left?

Ma Erke really wanted to vent.

Although Bai Hu Zi immediately issued a summoning order, gathering all Whitebeard Pirates, he didn't head straight for Impel Down—he threw a banquet instead.

Bai Hu Zi, who had been meditating with closed eyes, sensed something, lifted his head, noticed Ma Erke's confusion, and didn't hide it—he let out a boisterous laugh.

"Oh ho ho! Ma Erke, don't you think it's strange that I'm throwing a banquet right now?"

After hesitating, Ma Erke didn't hold back—he nodded. "Old Man, I really am confused."

Bai Hu Zi narrowed his eyes, as if thinking, then said softly: "I'm throwing this banquet to welcome our reinforcements."

"Simply having the Whitebeard Pirates storm Marineford while the Marines are prepared? We'd suffer catastrophic losses."

"Though the Whitebeard Pirates fear no battle, if we can avoid meaningless sacrifice, all the better."

Bai Hu Zi took a hearty swig of wine and roared with laughter.

"After all, you're all my beloved sons!"

"Old Man!"