Three years ago, news of Leiyi's silence did not attract too much attention because the World Government deliberately suppressed it.

After all, Leiyi was just a Marines rookie who had debuted for two years at the time.

But this time was different, tied with the title of the Four Emperors, coupled with the recently discussed news that the Marines were preparing for the public execution of Fire Fist Ace.

The popularity of the topic on the vast sea was like throwing ice cubes into a boiling wok.

Almost worldwide, anyone who could receive newspapers began to pay attention to Leiyi's existence.

Consequently, Leiyi's past deeds were quickly dug up completely.

He joined the Marines at the age of ten, graduated from the headquarters officer school in just one year, and swept through West Blue in two years.

A Rumble-Rumble Fruit Ability User, he was the undisputed number one person of the new generation of Marines.

He suddenly went silent three years ago.

Some said he offended the Celestial Dragons, while others said he was further training somewhere in the New World.

The experiences of these three years could not be verified, but now that he reappeared, he instantly became a top combat power capable of rivaling the Four Emperors.

Such an experience could completely be described as terrifying.

The Marines adding another top combat power was undoubtedly good news for civilians.

Spreading such news on the eve of this impending war undoubtedly greatly boosted morale.

However, pirates and their anti-government forces did not think so, all assuming this was a smokescreen released by the Marines.

What single-handedly fighting a Pirate Crew of the Four Emperors was nothing more than a conspiracy by the Marines. Even if he was a Logia Rumble-Rumble Fruit Ability User, so what? The Four Emperors were not beings that could be rivaled simply by relying on a Devil Fruit ability.

At this time, the faction that cared most about these news was undoubtedly the Whitebeard Pirates, who were about to start a war and attack Marineford.

New World.

On the Moby Dick.

Pineapple-head Marco was reporting the situation.

"Pops, confirmed once again, the things reported in the newspaper are all true. A Marines fought a battle with Kaido on Onigashima two days ago. Although the Marines was eventually driven away by Kaido, Kaido also seemed to be heavily injured."

"Moreover, many Executives of the Beasts Pirates are still carrying injuries to this day; this guy is not easy to deal with."

Diamond Jozu: "The Rumble-Rumble Fruit, huh? What a tricky ability."

Flower Sword Vista: "Although the ability is tricky, his performance is even more concerning. This is the New World, not the weak Four Blues. You can't accomplish such a big thing relying solely on a Devil Fruit ability, let alone when the opponent is a character like Kaido."

Hearing this, the various commanders present nodded one after another.

Marco looked at Whitebeard with a worried expression.

In fact, these were still secondary. As the ship's doctor, no one understood Whitebeard's physical condition better than him.

Even if he was extremely unwilling, he had to admit that Whitebeard had grown old.

Having dominated the sea for more than twenty years and experienced countless battles, illness now struck like a landslide. Accumulating layer upon layer, the minor old injuries that he once paid no attention to were now almost crushing Whitebeard.

If they could go back twenty years, even with an extra Leiyi, so what? Even counting all the high-level combat power of the Marines, he would have the confidence to accompany Pops to break through the encirclement.

But now, even in a meeting setting, Whitebeard was still on an IV drip, with several needles stuck in his body.

Seeming to see through Marco's thoughts, Whitebeard laughed heartily.

"Hhahahaha, let them all come together! No matter how many people there are, I am Whitebeard!"

The powerful Haki surged into the sky, blowing away the nearby clouds.

"Pops, you're acting recklessly again. Don't get excited."

Marco hurriedly spoke up.

Whitebeard did not speak again, his eyes looking at Leiyi's young face in the newspaper, wondering what he was thinking.

Meanwhile, somewhere on the Grand Line.

"Captain, it seems like bad news. An extraordinary guy has appeared among the Marines again."

The guy called Captain was holding the newspaper, also deep in thought.

"It's just an extra Marines, which doesn't conflict with our plan. But this is the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. It would be great if there's a chance to snatch it."

Since Leiyi was an Ability User, he had nothing to fear, but now was not a good time to provoke the Marines.

This person was the mastermind behind the Summit War and the betrayer of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Blackbeard, Marshall D. Teach.

"Lafitte, our plan remains unchanged. This time we will definitely find enough like-minded companions, jehahaha."

"Yes, Captain. Then when are you planning to report to Marine Headquarters? They've already sent letters to urge you."

"Let them wait. Marineford is not a good place; going there now is completely meaningless."

"Yes, when I went to deliver the message last time and met Sengoku, that oppressive feeling remains fresh in my memory. It really makes one timid."

"Normal, he is a powerhouse from the same era as Pops Whitebeard. But what era is this? People of the old era cannot block the path of the new era. Let us open up a brand new era together, jehahaha."

Deep in the New World.

The Red Force.

"Oi, Beckman, what are you looking at so intently? Come over and drink."

Yasopp spoke up.

"Nothing major, it's just that an extraordinary guy seems to have appeared on the Marines side."

"Huh???"

Hearing this, the noisy scene instantly quieted down.

After all, the one who said this was the Vice Captain of their Red Hair Pirates, the acknowledged brain of the crew. His decisions over the years had never been wrong, let alone his judgment of people.

But the next moment, the scene became lively again.

No matter how extraordinary, they were the Red Hair Pirates; which member on the ship was simple?

Furthermore, they were the only dual-Emperor crew in the New World. No faction could make them feel fear, let alone let a Marines disturb their rare banquet.

This banquet only happened once every two or three days, after all.

Even Shanks didn't notice the rare seriousness in Beckman's words and continued to drink.

Only Yasopp, who came to urge him to drink, noticed the anomaly and spoke.

"What's wrong? Do you want me to go call the Captain over?"

"It's nothing, let them drink first. It's the same to talk about it tomorrow."

However, his eyes kept looking at Leiyi in the newspaper, frowning from time to time.

Major factions all over the world noticed Leiyi's existence, but very few truly valued him.

Hearing was ultimately just hearing. To gain a foothold in this chaotic era, who hadn't fought their way up? Before actually meeting the person in person and accepting sanctions, no one would truly value Leiyi.

Let alone that according to the news, Leiyi was still beaten back by Kaido.

Even if he really defeated Kaido, so what? My sword is not blunt either; without fighting a round, who knows who will ultimately triumph.

Leiyi was naturally completely unaware of the reactions of various factions.

At this time, he was very furious.

Looking at the surrounding Marines, Leiyi directly questioned Admiral Momonga.

"Vice Admiral Momonga, what do you mean by this?"

Momonga's expression remained unchanged as he slowly spoke.

"This matter has nothing to do with you, Vice Admiral Leiyi. We are just executing orders. Kaido's child is too dangerous and must be controlled."

Even the soldiers who had cheered for him earlier surrounded them as well.

This was what Leiyi worried about. So what if he had an extraordinary status in the Marines? A soldier's duty is to obey orders. If the target were himself, these people might hesitate a little, but that was only a possibility.

Unless his prestige in the Marines could be like Garp and Zephyr, moving against him would be enough to shake the morale of the army.

Otherwise, the Marines were both his umbrella and a spiderweb restraining him.

Yamato didn't care about this at all, seemingly only feeling excitement for the upcoming battle.

But Yamato was brought out of Onigashima by his own hands, a partner he had just fought side by side with, and his own person whom he had personally acknowledged. How could he possibly let her be controlled?

This was hitting him in the face.

"Bullshit! I don't care whose order you're taking. Right now she is my subordinate, understand?"

"Please don't make it difficult for us, Vice Admiral Leiyi. Rest assured, she won't suffer any coercion here, her activities will just be restricted..."

Before he finished speaking, Leiyi's Conqueror's Haki poured out, directly knocking the surrounding soldiers unconscious.

These were just ordinary Marines executing orders; further talk was useless.

To avoid unnecessary arguments, it was easier to just let them sleep.

Looking at Momonga, who was the only one still standing, Leiyi spoke again.

"I won't say it a second time. Whoever gave the order, have him come himself."

Having said that, he ignored Momonga. He hadn't slept well all night, and he was not in the mood to dawdle with him.

At this moment, the system prompt sound came.

【Ding: Buff enhanced, current recovery buff +70%】