Start with Seshomaru form, the strongest ship deputy among all beasts

Thinking of this, a sense of urgency instantly filled Shanks' heart.

"I can't leave too much behind..."

"Either observation Haki, or... domination of the territory!"

[297] Even Garp is optimistic about the alliance?

Recall the last battle with Hawkeye.

At that time, he had already reached the pinnacle of Observation Haki and Armament Haki.

In terms of paper strength, he is much stronger than Shanks.

And yourself?

Only his observation and hearing Haki is barely enough to reach the pinnacle.

If he had not mastered the Conqueror's Haki - Observation and Kill, he would have been able to forcibly suppress Hawkeye's Observation Haki, bringing both sides back to the same level.

How can there be a tie in the results?

"Killing by seeing and hearing... cannot suppress the true pinnacle of perfection!"

Shanks knew very well that even though "Observation Haki" was specifically used to restrain Observation Haki, it made the Observation Haki of both sides become a situation where the enemy had neither of them.

But once the opponent's Observation Haki reaches its peak, even if Observation Kill does not become ineffective, its effect will be greatly reduced!

If Hawkeye has reached the pinnacle of his observation Haki this time, then if he fights with him again now, he will definitely be the loser!

If the Armament Haki reaches its peak, the gap between the two sides will be even more severe!

After all, Hawkeye's pinnacle of armed color is closely related to his mastery of swordsmanship.

He knew this very well.

"No matter which one it is... I can't fall too far behind!"

Shanks, who is faced with a lot of pressure, has only two options.

Either Observation Haki or Conqueror Haki, only when one of these two colors of domineering reaches the pinnacle can you stand on the same level with Hawkeye again!

"Compared to the observation color..."

Shanks couldn't help but recall the vivid scene from not long ago.

The scene of Linley performing “Hegemony Territory” in front of him.

"Perhaps... the pinnacle of Conqueror's Haki is more suitable for me!"

He had a premonition that his first domineering aura that reached the pinnacle would definitely be the Overlord Haki!

"Hey, Shanks, let me join you!"

Just as Shanks was deep in thought holding the newspaper, a familiar voice came again.

Jiu looked down and saw that who else could it be but Wang Luffy?

０“…”

The moment Four saw him, Shanks was speechless:

8 "Why are you here again? Weren't you taken away by your grandfather?"

Four "That's right, why do you keep pestering us?"

Seeing this, Uta, who was not far away, walked up to Wang Luffy, put his hands on his hips, and questioned him in a fierce manner.

9. King Luffy was just taken away by his grandfather not long ago.

０I didn't expect that he would come back again after just a few days.

Five. And it’s the same old thing again, always clamoring to join the Red Hair Pirates.

This made Uta very dissatisfied.

"Hehe~"

Wang Luffy smiled foolishly, as if he didn't notice Uta's "disdain", and said excitedly:

"I sneaked out while the old man was sleeping!"

"I don't want to stay with Dadan... Shanks, let me join you!"

Halfway through his words, Wang Luffy brought up the old matter again.

"Never……"

As always, Shanks refused without even thinking about it!

joke……

Who is Wang Luffy?

Cap's grandson!

Is he crazy to let King Luffy join?

The last time Garp came to him, it was only because of his positive attitude that no conflict occurred.

If a fight really breaks out, I'm afraid Garp alone can take down his entire pirate group!

After all, he doesn’t have the strength he has in the original book now!

"Oh, let me in, let me in!"

Wang Luffy kept muttering, and Uta couldn't stand it anymore. He said he would teach Wang Luffy a lesson and dragged him out of the tavern.

Shanks looked at King Luffy's back and recalled the scene not long ago when Garp came to him and talked to him alone.

"Even Garp...is optimistic about the alliance?"

Thinking back, Karp's words are still vivid in my mind:

"Are you the guy from Roger's ship?"

"I didn't expect you've grown so big..."

"Fortunately, I didn't bring you back to the holy land of Marijoa... but entrusted you to Roger. Otherwise, there would be another borer among the Celestial Dragons!"

"Don't worry, don't be nervous. I'm on vacation now, so I have no obligation to arrest pirates!"

"Although I am a navy officer and have the duty to arrest pirates, I will never show mercy to pirates. The only exception is Roger!"

"Since you are a Celestial Dragon, you are naturally different from ordinary pirates. Don't worry!"

"only……"

"I have to say you have really bad luck."

“With Linley around, pirates other than our allies have lost the soil for growth in this era!”

"Roger's last words before his death actually benefited that kid!"

"But in a sense, the Navy still has to thank that guy."

"The establishment of the alliance means that order has been established in areas that the World Government cannot control..."

"This is at least a good thing for the people in these places."

"Since you are a pirate, sailing alone is no longer feasible in this era."

"I'm kindly giving you a suggestion... Join the alliance!"

"I really want to see how much vitality this alliance of top pirates can bring to this corrupt world!?"

"..."

Coming back to his senses from his memories, Shanks muttered to himself:

"Join the alliance?"

He believed that if he were to lead the Red Hair Pirates to join the alliance, knowing Linley’s character, he would definitely welcome him warmly.

In fact...

It's not like he hasn't thought about this matter.

Now, most of the leading pirate groups have joined the alliance!

Only those pirate groups that cannot survive in the New World try to survive in the Grand Line and the Four Seas.

But they were often captured by the navy.

Life is so miserable!

Many pirate groups therefore chose to enter the New World and join the Alliance.

but……

He considered it.

Even though the alliance's goal was to change the world, and that goal was more or less in line with his own, he still chose not to join.

The reason was the prophecy that Captain Roger had told him...

"Only Joyboy can change this world!"

For this reason, he has believed it firmly over the years.

And now, "Joey Boy" has emerged...

It was the King Luffy whom he had always rejected!

He began to waver...

"Could this kid really be the man in the legend?"

“Can he really change the world?”

“Can he really… defeat Linley?”

Those who have never fought Lin Lei in person will never know the oppressive feeling of Lin Lei!

Shanks couldn't even imagine...

In this world, there is still someone who can defeat Linley!

So, after learning that Luffy was the legendary "Joey Boy", he was really shaken...

……

On the other side, just as Lin Lei moved Daughter Island to the vicinity of Alliance Island and caught up with the banquet.

Soon the alliance received a letter of challenge from the Knights of God.

[298] Declaration of war!

The island of alliances.

All the banquet halls on the island were packed with guests, noisy and bustling.

The participants included almost all the senior leaders of the alliance.

Lin Lei who arrived late, Kaido who accepted everyone’s toast, the elegant and noble Red Earl, the dashing and handsome Beckman, and so on.

The members below the top are even more numerous.

As people clinked glasses and sang music, geishas from Wano Country performed their talents on the stage one after another.

Take the atmosphere of the banquet to a new level.

At this moment, Kui's attention was completely attracted to the geisha on the stage, and he was the one who cheered the loudest.

The "love" in his eyes was constantly being cast towards the geishas...

Beckman and others who sat at the same table with him all smiled knowingly at Quinn's "cute" side, but they had no time to tease him. They just laughed and talked with each other.

Many members of the alliance who inexplicably participated in the banquet showed great interest in Hawkeye, one of the protagonists of this event.

In addition to celebrating Barrett and Hawkeye's reaching the pinnacle of their careers, this banquet also officially announced Hawkeye's joining.

It is no exaggeration to say that Hawkeye's cards are the most grand since the establishment of the alliance.

“Lin Lei, I didn’t expect that my return would cause such a big stir. I really feel unworthy of this.”

At the main table in the largest banquet hall, Hawkeye raised his wine glass and toasted Linley with a wry smile.

He naturally knows how to appreciate a favor.