"Lord Tianqi!" Hancock looked at Tianqi with a slightly flushed face, not knowing what to do for a moment, and could only keep playing with the hem of her clothes.
"Captain!" Nico Robin also arrived, looking at Tian Qi with admiration. She was now completely conquered by Tian Qi's strength and decided that she must seize this opportunity and cling to the strongest leg in the ocean.
Tianqi could also see the changes in Robin, and he was very satisfied with the situation. It was a good thing that Robin could integrate into the Conqueror Pirates, since it would be quite difficult to manage if there was always someone on the ship who couldn't fit in.
"Well, now that things are settled, it's about time we set sail!" Tian Qi nodded and said calmly to the group.
"What do we do with the captain?" Shanks asked, approaching Kaido, who was injured.
"Hmph! Uchiha Tenchi, kill me if you want. I've seen through life and death. If I blink, I'm not Kaido of the Beasts!" At this moment, Kaido had finally understood. If Uchiha Tenchi really wanted to kill him, no one could stop him. Rather than be cowardly and timid, he would face death head-on. Even if he was going to die, he would die a manly death.
Tianqi glanced at Kaido and said calmly, "I've had enough fun today. As for you, since I promised Whitebeard, I'll let you go this time. But remember this: I, Uchiha Tianqi, am not someone you can mess with. If you dare to cause trouble on my territory again, I will kill you. Understand?"
Upon hearing this, Kaido thought he had misheard. He asked incredulously, "You mean you're not going to kill me?"
"If you really want to die, I can grant your wish!" Tianqi looked at Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, speechless, and was about to draw his sword.
"No, no, no, who wants to die? I'm leaving first!" Despite his injuries, Kaido broke free from Shanks' grasp and led his Beast Pirates away without looking back. His hasty escape was nothing like that of one of the Four Emperors.
Seeing Kaido slip away so easily, Tianqi, Hancock, and the others shook their heads slightly. This kind of hasty escape was hardly the behavior of an emperor. It's true that there is no harm without comparison. Tianqi and Whitebeard, who are also among the Four Emperors, would not act like this.
As Tianqi and the others went to the Conqueror to meet up with Yasopp and the others, that stretch of land, spanning tens of kilometers, sank into the sea and disappeared. Shanks greeted Tianqi and then went to the Whitebeard Pirates to talk to Whitebeard Newgate.
Tianqi could probably guess what Shanks and Whitebeard were talking about. It was nothing more than hoping that Whitebeard would take Ace in and his choice of Luffy. These things had little to do with Tianqi, and he didn't want to get too involved.
A few days after the battle between Tianqi and Whitebeard, news of Uchiha Tianqi, one of the Four Emperors of the New World, defeating Kaido and Whitebeard, who were also Four Emperors, spread rapidly throughout the seas. This news also propelled Tianqi to the position of the number one emperor.
"Wow, this Demon Eye Uchiha Tenki is too strong! He defeated two emperors in a row, and even the world-famous Whitebeard lost to him. Uchiha Tenki is probably the number one pirate!"
As Tianqi was hailed as the number one pirate, many pirates began to flock to the New World, eager to witness the magnificence of the First Emperor. Because of Tianqi, the reputation of pirates grew, indirectly leading to many people joining the seas to become pirates, much to the headache of the Navy.
However, the story was far from over. After leaving Marpura Island, Tianqi didn't have much peace. He went straight to challenge Charlotte Linlin, the captain of the Big Mom Pirates, to a duel. In the following five months, he fought against the other three Emperors, constantly honing the strength he had gained in the pirate world. Shanks and the others also continued to fight against crew members of other pirate crews to improve their strength.
Ten years passed quickly. During these ten years, Tianqi and his crew constantly challenged various powerful pirates, and everyone's strength increased dramatically. Tianqi also broke through to the peak of the Gale Swordsman, completely perfecting his strength among pirates.
Two ships were sailing on the sea. Tianqi stood on the bow of the Conqueror, gazing into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.
"Captain, I rarely see you silent. Is something the matter?" Shanks and Ryoma approached Tianqi. After ten years of training, both of them had made great strides in their strength. Shanks even earned the title of the Fifth Emperor on the high seas.
"Shanks, the ten-year agreement is almost up. It's time for me to go and meet that person!" Tian Qi said calmly. At this moment, his heart was filled with complicated emotions. He estimated that the system would trigger the transmigration mission soon. Having spent so many years with Shanks and the others, he was extremely reluctant to leave.
"Captain, do you mean we're going to clash head-on with the Navy, or rather, with Im..." Shanks frowned upon hearing that the ten-year agreement had come to pass. He still couldn't forget the scene from ten years ago in the Amazon Lily waters; that overwhelming power proved that Im was definitely not an ordinary person.
A person who can control everything behind the Navy and the Five Elders, this kind of world king must have terrifying strength. He is also the only person in the world who can threaten Tianqi. To be honest, Shanks is very worried.
"Go to war with the Navy head-on? Captain, Shanks, you guys..." Ryoma's eyes widened when he heard that they were going to clash with the Navy head-on. He had never heard of such a thing in all these years.
“If we clash with the Navy this time, my path will probably come to an end. Brother Ryuma, you don’t have to participate in this operation. You can leave now, and I won’t blame you!” After saying this to Ryuma, Tianqi looked at the crew behind him and said, “And you guys are the same. You can leave the Conqueror Pirates now, and I won’t blame you. It’s up to you whether you stay or leave!”
Hearing Captain Tianqi say this, everyone was stunned. It seemed as if the captain meant that this mission would be a certain death. Their Conquer the Pirates was the number one pirate crew on the sea, and their captain was the number one pirate king. How could they be afraid?
"Captain, now that I've joined the Conqueror Pirates, I'll be a member of the Conqueror Pirates for life. I swear to stand with you through thick and thin!" Ryūta Ryōma said earnestly, showing no fear of confronting the Navy.
"That's right, we're determined to stand with our captain through thick and thin. We're not afraid of the mere navy; we're not afraid of the Conqueror Pirates at all!"
Beckman, Yasopp, and the others were not afraid at all. As members of the Conqueror Pirates, none of them were afraid of death. Even if they all died, they would never leave the Conqueror Pirates. Shanks, on the other hand, did not speak. He did not know what others would choose, but as the vice-captain of the Conqueror Pirates, he would never back down.
"This time we may be facing the entire ocean's navy. It's not shameful to take cover appropriately. Think it through!" Tianqi saw that the crew members were all scared. While he was relieved, he still reminded them.
"Captain, you don't need to say anything more. Everyone who's standing on this deck has already made up their minds. You can decide for yourself. We'll sacrifice ourselves without taking a single step back!" Ryoma Nagata said earnestly, and the others nodded in agreement.
Seeing that all the crew members were willing to stand with him, including Nico Robin and Hancock, Tianqi knew that no matter how he tried to persuade them, they wouldn't back down, so he stopped trying.
"Listen up, everyone! After this operation, Shanks will be promoted to captain of the Conquest Pirates, Ryūta Ryūma will be the vice-captain, and Beckman will be the strategist!..." Although he hadn't left yet, Tianqi still handed over the necessary appointments in advance.
"Captain, you..." Everyone except Shanks looked at Tianqi in confusion, wondering why he would suddenly appoint these things ahead of schedule. Even Hancock looked at Tianqi in confusion.
Tianqi, holding Hancock's hand, explained to the group, "After this is over, I will take Hancock and leave this world forever, to a place no one else can reach. So the future of conquering the pirate crew rests on your shoulders!"
Hearing Tianqi say this, Hancock was also filled with happiness. As long as she could follow Tianqi, she didn't care where they went, and she didn't want to ask about the reasons.
The others fell silent upon hearing this. As the captain of the Conqueror Pirates, Tianqi was the soul of the entire crew. If he left, it would be a huge blow to the Conqueror Pirates. If they could, they really wanted to keep Tianqi. However, seeing that Tianqi was already prepared, and knowing that they couldn't sway his mind, they didn't say anything more.
"Fate brings us together and fate separates us; temporary separations are inevitable. This is also my last mission with the Conquer the Pirates. I hope to see your outstanding performance this time!" Looking at everyone's expressions, Tianqi knew that they were somewhat reluctant to see him leave, but what Tianqi hated most was this kind of sentimental farewell.
"Don't worry, Captain, we will never let you down!"
Knowing this was the last time they would fight alongside the captain, everyone was full of fighting spirit. Since they couldn't stop the captain from leaving, they were prepared to show their best and try not to disappoint him.
"In that case, let's head towards the Marine Headquarters, Mary Geoise!" Without saying anything more, Tianqi ordered his men to set sail directly for Mary Geoise.
On the way to Mary Geoise, Shanks arrived at the captain's cabin where Tianqi was. He felt it was better to say something in advance.
"Captain, there are some things I feel I should report to you, um..." Shanks looked at Captain Tianqi and hesitated a bit, after all, it was really not good to try to do his own thing at this crucial time.
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