One Piece: Surrounded at Marineford? Just kidding!

Chapter 353: The Red-Haired Man's Warning Line!

The core base of the Four Emperors, "Red-Haired" Shanks.

The wind whipped up snowflakes, scraping across the rocks like knives.

A beast's roar.

Deep inside the cave, however, lies a completely different scene.

The giant bonfire was burning brightly.

The rock face was bathed in a deep red light.

The aroma of roasted meat and strong liquor mingled together.

"who!"

Several pirates drew their swords at the cave entrance.

The Observation Haki enveloped them like a net.

Chenye brushed the snow off his shoulder.

The black trench coat stood straight in the firelight.

"Don't be nervous. I'm not in the navy."

The captain of the guard's pupils contracted.

Then came an explosion of ecstasy.

"It's...Mr. Chenye?!"

"My God! It really is Mr. Chenye!"

There was not a trace of murderous intent left.

The guards hurriedly sheathed their swords and bowed.

Some people's hats almost fell into the fire.

In this group, Chenye is not just the captain's friend.

He is a god who has saved everyone.

"Mr. Chenye! This way, please! The boss will be so happy to hear you're here he'll jump out of the wine barrel!"

The guard captain, all smiles, led the way, unsure of what to do with his hands.

Chen Ye nodded and followed behind.

The pirates along the way all stopped what they were doing when they saw him.

Some raised their glasses, while others took off their hats.

That kind of respect is ingrained in their very bones.

We just passed a stalactite.

It got even noisier.

A group of people walked towards us.

The man at the head of the group wore a black cloak and his white shirt was open.

At his waist was the famous sword "Griffin".

The red hair looked like a ball of fire in the firelight.

The three scars on his left eye are a badge of honor.

This is just one of the Four Emperors who dominated the New World.

His face was flushed from a hangover.

He was still holding half a bottle of wine in his hand.

"Oh my gosh! Isn't that Chen Ye?!"

Shanks hadn't even arrived yet, but his arms were already outstretched.

His drunken face was smiling like a child's.

"It's been months since we last parted, I've missed you so much! Hahahaha!"

Shanks charged forward with a great stride.

He reeked of alcohol.

Without thinking twice, he gave Chen Ye a bear hug.

Those with great strength can break bones.

"Ahem... Shanks, let go."

Chen Ye felt uncomfortable from being strangled and pushed against his chest.

"You reek of alcohol, it's suffocating me."

"Hahaha! Don't be so cold!"

Shanks wasn't angry when he was pushed away; he simply handed over the bottle.

"Come on! Three cups as punishment! This is the finest aged wine from the West Sea, I've been saving it for ages!"

"Chen Ye, if you don't come soon, the boss will be nagging you to death."

A voice came.

Ben Beckman, a cigarette dangling from his lips, his gray hair perfectly styled.

The spear in his hand never left his body.

He looked at Chen Ye, his eyes shining.

"Exactly! The boss was drunk yesterday and kept calling your name, it was so cheesy!"

Lucky Lu grabbed a huge piece of meat with bones and started gnawing on it as he spoke.

As Yasopp wiped his gun again, he looked up at the words, his eagle-like eyes full of laughter.

"Chenye, long time no see. You must be up to something big on the high seas again."

Chen Ye felt a warmth in his heart as he looked at these familiar faces.

This is the Red-Haired Pirates.

The freest bunch of madmen on the high seas.

"Let's catch up later. We'll save the wine for the victory celebration."

Chenye reached out and blocked Shanks' bottle.

The smile on his face disappeared.

"Shanks, I've come to discuss something important with you."

In a word.

The entire room fell silent.

The drinking contest stopped.

Raki Lu stopped chewing.

The hand that was wiping the gun with the jewel stopped.

Meng Shida, who was teasing the monkey, also quieted down.

All eyes were on Chen Ye and Shanks.

The drunkenness on Shanks' face vanished instantly.

His eyes were clear and sharp.

Like a knife just drawn from its sheath.

He glanced at Chen Ye, then turned and walked toward the largest rock beside the campfire.

"Sit down and talk."

Shanks sat down cross-legged, casually placing the bottle on the ground.

He gestured for Chen Ye to sit opposite him.

Beckman, Raki Lu, Yasopp, and several other executives gathered around.

Chen Ye spoke directly.

"The World Government has made its move. Target: Eigerd, the 'Future Island'."

The sound was very clear in the quiet cave.

"This time it's not a Buster Call. One of the Five Elders, Saint Satan, has personally taken action. He's brought Admiral Kizaru, all the new Seraphim, and a hundred warships, and has already blockaded Future Island."

"The Five Elders personally led the expedition."

The faces of the officials present all changed.

They knew what this meant.

The will of the world's highest power.

Never die.

There are two objectives.

Chen Ye extended two fingers.

"First, kill Vegapunk and destroy or recover all his technology."

"second……"

Chen Ye paused, then looked directly into Shanks' eyes.

"Annihilate Monkey D. Luffy who has just awakened 'which form'."

"Luffy?!"

Shanks' pupils suddenly contracted.

That was his gamble on the left arm of the new era.

He is his most important successor.

"Luffy is on Future Island. He just finished fighting in Wano Country. Even if he awakens Nika's powers, he's still doomed against the Five Elders and an Admiral."

Chen Ye's tone was cold.

"The World Government is determined to extinguish this light."

"So, I've come."

Chen Ye leaned forward, supporting himself on his knees with both hands.

That aura was in no way inferior to that of the Four Emperors.

"I contacted the Whitebeard Pirates, and Pope agreed to send the entire crew. The Revolutionary Army will also be making their move in secret. Now, this game is only missing the last, and sharpest, piece—the Red-Haired Pirates."

"Shanks, I need you. We must turn this hunt into a terror for the World Government."

The words fell.

The only sound inside the cave was the crackling of the fire.

All the officers were looking at their captain.

This is not a minor conflict.

This is a declaration of war against the world government.

It would trigger a war that would sweep the world.

The silence didn't last long.

"Snapped!"

Shanks slapped his thigh suddenly.

The sound was extremely loud.

"This is really big! Hahahaha!"

Shanks threw his head back and laughed, a hearty and wild laugh.

He didn't turn around to ask Beckman, nor did he think about the consequences.

"Chen Ye, you have done us a great favor. Whether it was helping me find my mother or anything else, we will absolutely grant your request."

Shanks stopped laughing, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He pressed his left hand on the hilt of the "Griffin" sword, flicking the hilt an inch away with his thumb.

"Besides, I've been wanting to give those old guys in the World Government a run for their money! This is a great opportunity."

He recalled Garin's arrogant and condescending demeanor.

It also reminds me of Luffy's smiling face.

"Luffy, that kid, was going to be the Pirate King. How could he die here?"

Shanks suddenly stood up, his black cloak flapping wildly.

He surveyed the pairs of eyes around him, eyes blazing with the fury of war, and roared:

"My men! Did you hear me?!"

"Pack your things! Load the barrels onto the ship! Polish the cannons!"

"Ready for a fight! Let's go! Destination—Future Island!"

"oh!!!!!"

His response was a deafening roar.

The Red-Haired Corps' officers have all gone mad.

"Is it finally time for a big battle?! My gun has been itching to get going!"

Yasopp whistled and skillfully twirled his spear.

"Hopefully I'll run into that old bastard Kizaru; I didn't get enough of a fight last time!"

Benk Bingley fed the monkey a piece of meat, his eyes gleaming with malice.

"As long as there's a fight to fight and meat to eat, I'm willing to go anywhere!"

"Raki Luh roared."

Challenging the world government?

This is the kind of thing they love to do.

The entire camp instantly sprang into action.

People were moving things, inspecting weapons, and lining up the troops.

Everything is in good order.

Seeing this scene, Chen Ye felt a weight lifted from his heart.

With the Red-Haired Pirates joining the fight, this battle is in the bag.

Everyone was busy.

Chen Ye suddenly thought of something.

He turned to Shanks, who was about to grab his cloak, and asked in a low voice:

"By the way, Shanks, with everyone mobilized, what about your mother? Is she safe staying here?"

The voice was not loud.

But the noise of the entire camp seemed to have been paused.

Shanks' mother.

The noblewoman who had been lost for many years and had just been found by Chen Ye.

She is just an ordinary person.

They have no fighting ability.

If the entire Red-Haired Gang leaves, this will be the weakest link.

Once the world government or enemies find out...

Beckman stopped what he was doing and frowned.

He had thought of that too.

"Boss, Chen Ye is right."

Beckman stepped forward.

"This time, our opponent on Future Island is the Five Elders, so we must go all out. We can't afford to leave too many people behind. But if we only leave ordinary crew members, the Knights of God or CP0 could sneak over..."

Everyone looked at Shanks.

Everyone knows that his mother, whom he had lost and then found again, is his Achilles' heel.

It was also his Achilles' heel.

Just then, an official was about to suggest leaving behind elite guards for protection.

Shanks, however, raised his head.

He had a strange smile on his face.

He straightened his disheveled collar and uttered a statement that made everyone's jaw drop: