On the side, listening to Gawain's words, Whitebeard took a deep breath.

"Have your eyes seen such a distant future?"

"I can't see that, Newgate."

Gawain calmly shook his head.

"Actually, I know very little, and I haven't learned much knowledge that can be applied to this moment and that moment.

This is true for each of us. We always have our own strengths and weaknesses.

Whether it’s culture and education, economics, or military affairs, I only have a partial understanding of them.

But I especially know how to figure out a situation, and I especially know how to take advantage of others, Newgate."

Having said this, Gawain raised his hands and gently gestured for Whitebeard.

"If you listened clearly to what I said before, then you should be able to imagine that when I decided to kill all the pirates in the Grand Line, all the countries in the area where the Grand Line is located must be celebrating.

But both you and the navy will face tremendous pressure!

For you, I'm sorry, you will lose new blood. Without a steady stream of outstanding young people from all over the world to supplement you, your future is destined to be cut off in my era.

And for the Navy….

If I really did everything I planned, then they would face an extremely embarrassing situation.

The pirates in the four seas are too weak and there is no need for them to accumulate too many troops.

And the Grand Line lost enough prey, leaving them unable to fill their stomachs!

At that time, if they do not want to face the fate of being disarmed, they have only two ways to go.

One is to turn into a real army, become a weapon in the hands of the world government, and target all countries in the world.

As for why it’s not aimed at the countries along the Grand Line, it’s because this is my territory!

But the possibility of this happening is too small. The world government has been tolerant of the methods of countries around the world for seven hundred years. People who do one thing for too long cannot do other things well and do not want to change their past practices.

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So by that time, whether it is the World Government or the Navy, their eyes will eventually be on their old rivals.

That’s what’s happening to you!”

Gawain flicked the ashes of his cigarette gently, blew out a puff of smoke, and shook his head slowly.

"In this way, my path forward will be clear. Letting you and the Navy, CP and other departments fight each other will also be of considerable benefit to me.

No matter who of you disappears, it means that there is one less obstacle in front of me.

But from my perspective, when you, the pirates pursuing freedom in other people’s stories, go to war with the navy and the world government, which people are deeply dissatisfied with.

If you lose, then you actually win, because you have become a tragic hero who resisted the world government and the tyranny of the Celestial Dragons, but ultimately failed miserably.

And your stories will at least be remembered by people of the current era and have an impact on at least the next two generations!

And if you win...

Then it won’t be me who raises the first big flag, but you.

Because you defeated the world government, overthrew the old rule of the Celestial Dragons and the Five Old Stars, and became a true hero in the eyes of everyone.

But in my eyes, these two points are not a satisfactory enough future for me!"

After listening to Gawain's words, Newgate's eyes widened even more. He laughed loudly and then said.

"So according to your words, Gawain, I can't even pursue victory?

Who do you think you are and who am I?

You are a Celestial Dragon, and I am a pirate!"

"Yes, I am a Celestial Dragon and you are a pirate, but it just so happens that we both have almost the same goal!"

Gawain smiled and looked into Whitebeard's eyes. Facing Whitebeard's heroic smile as always, Gawain lightly shrugged and said.

"What is your purpose, Newgate? Do you still want to become the Pirate King today when you are sixty-nine years old?"

"What does this have to do with the plan you are talking about!" Whitebeard asked with a grin.

Gawain responded with a chuckle.

"It's just a question. After hearing my plan, you won't even want to tell me the answer to this question."

"Hmph, if I want to become the Pirate King, then twenty years ago, it was not Roger's turn to be the Pirate King!" Whitebeard raised his head slightly and said confidently.

After listening to Whitebeard's words, Gawain nodded with satisfaction.

"Look, in this way, don't we have something in common?

That means you don’t even bother being the Pirate King, and neither do I.”

"Glala lala, Gawain, your joke has burned away my anger.

How can you be the pirate king, seriously?"

Whitebeard relaxed his brow slightly, waiting for Gawain's words.

As for Gawain, he nodded slightly and continued.

"What we just said is not what we have in common. What we really have in common is that we are both pursuing stability!"

Having said this, Gawain went to the side to get a drink. This time the deadlock in the chat had passed. Next, he needed to create a good atmosphere with Whitebeard.

Passing the drink to Baibeard, Baibeard reached out and picked up the small wine glass, and the two of them touched one.

Putting down the cup, Gawain continued.

"The reason why I need stability is because I need enough time to sort out the Grand Route.

Not to mention that it would take enough time to kill all the pirates of the Grand Line.

Even if I really clear out all the pirates in the Grand Line, my actions on the Grand Line have only just begun.

In my eyes, killing is only the lowest level and also the simplest method.

In addition to that, I need enough manpower to contact various islands along the Grand Line.

I need enough money and jobs to improve the living standards of the people on the islands, and at the same time, let them subconsciously understand and accept the arrival of a new era.

To do this, I need a certain amount of time. During this period of time, the world situation must be stable enough, and that is what I have been mentioning, where you can help me.

From my perspective, I will try my best to suppress the navy and the world government's desire to attack the new world.

But in the new world, if you want to maintain the pirate situation, you must ensure that the pirates do not take the initiative to gather and start a decisive battle with the navy or me.

You four can never be completely united!

So I won't just talk to you about these words.

Later, before I completely start my own plan, I will also meet with each of you Yonko.

I will use this to seek cooperation with you!"

Having said this, he paused for a moment, and after Whitebeard was silent for a while, Gawain continued.

"Just imagine, Newgate, you have no intention of competing for the throne of the Pirate King, why do you insist on staying on your own ship.

I think you must be doing it all for your sons, and you are also doing it for the forty-three white-bearded crew members who are under your control and call you daddy.

At the same time, you are doing it for your hometown.

Everything you love can only continue if it is stable, and the relatively good results I want also require a sufficiently stable situation as a prerequisite.

We don't expect war, we don't expect a final decisive battle, Newgate.

This is the biggest thing we have in common!”

Gawain poured another glass of wine, and he and Whitebeard clinked their glasses gently.

But after drinking the glass of wine, Whitebeard took a deep breath.

"so……."

Whitebeard said thoughtfully.

"In your plan, it seems that no matter whether I agree to your cooperation or not, I can only take the path you pointed out for me.

After all, once the situation turns into what you said, there are only two choices I can make.

Either use my identity to call on all pirates to fight to the death, or cooperate with you as you said, and step in to prevent the four emperors from completely gathering together when you suppress the pirates."

Having said this, Newgate shook his head gently.

"But actually, Gawain, I only had one choice from the beginning, because I am a pirate!

Even if pirate is just a shameful term in your mouth, in my heart, it is the past of me and my sons, and everything to me!

Yes, I do love my sons deeply, and I really don’t want them to be by my side as I launch the final charge towards the navy with no idea of ​​the outcome.

But don’t forget, I’m a white beard!

When I was very young, my hometown lost the protection from the world government because it could not afford the heavenly gold.
To be continued...