C76:-OnePiece_TL_WBPirates_Ron

76. Morgans’ eagerness. The deal!

│3rd Person POV│

[Grand Line, New World, Beehive Island…]

The next second, Whitebeard and Ochoku were once again locked in their battle.

This time, their clash was not as grandiose as before. They both simple movements while channeling all their power.

Although the battle between the two looked simple from the outside, it was actually filled with danger to everyone else on the battlefield.

Even Marco, who just became stronger after completing his battle with Wang Hao, would risk suffering serious injuries if he intervened in their battle.

"Incredible! This is what a battle of the pinnacle looks like. In addition, The Whitebeard Pirates' second-in-command has become much stronger than before.

“This is huge news! I can’t wait to shock the world with this news."

In the sky, Morgans' face flushed with excitement.

This deal was undoubtedly a huge gain for him.

In exchange for information about the Pure Gold Mask, which wasn’t something he could get his hands on, he gained the precious chance of recording a war of this scale.

Now, the amount of information he collected from this battle is worth much more than the information about Pure Gold.

Whitebeard's current strength. Ochoku consuming an unknown Devil Fruit. Marco getting closer to the Four Emperor’s levels.

There was also the heir of Whitebeard, who he suspected to be in the possession of the Phoenix Fruit.

Although not completely sure, Morgans suspected that the Whitebeard Pirates may have found some way to give the powers of a Devil Fruit to more than one person.

And this secret technique or technology was likely related to Ron. Maybe that was the reason he was chosen as the heir by Whitebeard.

"No! I shouldn’t wait any longer! I need to publish this news as soon as possible. The defeat of the Ochoku Pirates is inevitable now.

"I can publish the news right now and shake the world!"

While speaking, Morgans got an idea of what should be the headline. He looked at Marco and took a picture of his Dark Blue Phoenix Form.

Then, he took out an Audio Den Den Mushi and called someone. Once the other party picked up, he immediately ordered without any greetings, “Get ready to publish a Special Edition newspaper.

“I am sending you some photos and information…”

After talking with his subordinates, he quickly transmitted the images of Whitebeard’s opening move and the images of Marco’s battle with Wang Hao.

He first wanted to spread the news of Marco getting stronger along with some less spicy news.

Then, he would release more Special Edition newspapers, through which he would depict the entire war.

With this idea in mind, Morgans focused back on the battle between Ochoku and Whitebeard.

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“What is the deal?”

Feeling Marco’s overwhelming strength, Hobi had lost the motivation to continue to fight.

He knew that if he chose to fight, his death would be inevitable. There would be no chance of escape for him.

"Very good!"

Satisfied with Hobi’s demeanor, Marco shifted back to his Human Form and invited Hobi to come down for a conversation.

Once he landed next to Jozu and Vista, Marco looked at Hobi who also came down not far away from them, and said, "Hobi, I know your past well. I believe you don't want to die like this."

"Marco."

"Marco."

Before Marco could continue speaking, Vista and Jozu called out to him, not sure about what was trying to do by pulling such a stunt.

The two of them wanted to kill Hobi and be done with him.

"Don't worry! I know what I am doing!"

Facing Jozu and Vista, Marco attempted to assure them with a calm smile.

He knew what was going through the minds of his fellow Division Commanders. However, he had his own plans for Hobi in the future.

Hobi was a strong pirate. With his Mythical Zoan Type Devil Fruit, he could provide immense help to them to successfully retrieve the Pure Gold Mask for Whitebeard in the future.

Thinking of this, Marco looked at Hobi and said, “Hobi, if you want to live, you have to join my First Division and work under me.”

“Are you serious?”

Frowning, Hobi looked at Marco with disbelieving eyes.

Even after knowing the history between him and Vista, Marco was actually saying such words.

"Certainly!"

Marco replied with a calm and composed smile, “While it’s true that you and my Whitebeard Pirates have a long-standing enmity, it has just been because of a conflict of interests.

“As for the grievances between you and Vista, I know how you have to suffer because of Vista. However, you also became much stronger because of that whole ordeal.

“You even gained a Mythical Zoan Type Devil Fruit. If you so desire, you can still challenge Vista to fight whenever you want, as long as no one inflicts life-threatening injuries on the other, I won’t stop you.

“The most important thing is that, if you perform well under my command, I can even give you the position of Vice Commander and let you manage the First Division alongside me in the future.”

As soon as those words came out, silence enveloped the four of them.

Jozu was in complete disbelief hearing the deal proposed by Marco. He was just about to open his mouth to say something when he noticed something.

At this moment, Hobi was looking at Vista with his eyes filled with fighting spirit. Not willing to back off, Vista also stared at Hobi with equal vigor.

Jozu knew that the deal would succeed only after Vista would give his consent.

After a few moments, Vista took a deep breath and looked at Marco, “Marco, I know you. You won’t offer such a deal without any reason.

“So, I don’t have any objection with this guy joining. However, are you sure that this is the right move? Don’t forget what this guy—!”

“Vista!”

Before Vista could finish speaking, Marco stopped him and said calmly, “I know what you’re trying to say.

“But trust me, I can handle him. If he doesn’t do things according to my orders, I will take responsibility and put him down myself, alright?”

Marco said the last part while looking at Hobi, who had been silently hearing the discussion between them until now.

After looking at Marco for a moment, Hobi finally opened his mouth, “I have one question! As long as I don’t injure Vista fatally, I can beat him up, right?

“Whitebeard wouldn’t interfere and kill me if I happen to beat his Son in front of him, right?”