Pirates: There is no prohibition of fishing in Marijoa.

After a quick agreement, the group started moving without hesitation.

Considering the danger of the journey and that the Straw Hat Pirates' ship Merry had been severely damaged, they decided to act separately.

Jerry led the Kuroko Pirates and Ace to set out in pursuit, while the rest of Sanji and others, led by Nami, went to the Water Seven City to repair the ship.

Although they didn't waste much time, when Jerry and his crew chased them out to the sea, they had lost sight of Teach and the others.

In fact, Teach and his crew had already left Longchain Island long before the Sunshine arrived there.

On the morning of the third day, a piece of news that shocked many navy officers, ordinary people and pirates spread far and wide as the news bird flew freely.

"Something's going on! Brigadier General, come and take a look!"

On an island in the Grand Line, Tashigi shouted loudly, and hurriedly ran from the anchored warship to the coast where Smoker was, and handed the newspaper in her hand to a marine.

Smoker, who had just been promoted, was sitting nearby. Seeing this, he walked over speechlessly, took the newspaper and glanced at it, then shook his head nonchalantly: "Blackbeard Teach, became one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea..."

Dashigi panted and waved her hands, anxiously saying, "It's not the title. Although the Seven Warlords of the Sea is also a big deal, just look at the following."

"Hmm?" The smoker Smoker paused with his fingers holding the cigar, and his eyes suddenly widened.

"Luffy, the Straw Hat Boy who defeated Crocodile and had a bounty of over 100 million, was defeated by the Blackbeard Pirates and was taken into custody by Admiral Aokiji of the Navy Headquarters..."

Upon seeing this news, Smoker felt mixed emotions.

Ever since he realized the peculiarity of Straw Hat Luffy in Rogue Town, he has been chasing the Straw Hat Pirates all the way.

In Alabasta, he also witnessed how they defeated Crocodile and foiled his conspiracy.

Even though the two sides have different camps and positions, Smoker still has considerable recognition and respect for some of the actions of Luffy and others.

Unexpectedly, before he could capture them, this group of pirates were about to be escorted back by the navy.

"Next, they will probably be thrown into the Impel Down Prison and spend the rest of their lives there."

Smoker thought about these things and slowly looked up at the sky.

He vaguely felt that he seemed to have missed some key information.

……

New World, aboard the Redfors.

Red-haired Shanks stared at the newspaper in his hand and murmured solemnly: "Luffy... Blackbeard Teach!"

He unconsciously emanated a strong wave of domineering aura, which made some of the weaker newcomers behind him unable to bear it and fainted on the spot.

Beckman shook his head and said to Laki Lu and his companions, "Let him calm down first, then we can talk."

Hearing this, the others nodded but said nothing.

……

"Skarl, any news? Where is Aokiji? Let's chase him right away!" Ace held Skarl's arms tightly, shook him violently, and said loudly.

Scar raised his hands in confusion, "Stop! Stop first, Boss Ace."

"Uh, sorry." Realizing that he was too excited, Ace took a half step back, took a deep breath, and waited with anticipation.

After rubbing his head, Scarr said slowly, "Boss Ace, according to common sense, no matter how fast the news is published, it will lag behind the event."

"So, we need to be mentally prepared. There is a sea train in this area that goes directly to Judicial Island, and then we can quickly reach Impel Down or the Navy Headquarters by following the ocean current."

Hearing this, Ace's face darkened, and he had roughly guessed the conclusion in his mind.

As expected, Scarr continued, "Unfortunately, I just received news that Aokiji was on his way back not long ago, and he might have already run halfway."

"Then let's break the prison!" Ace clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

Deuce and the others on the side looked at each other, a hint of determination flashed in their eyes, and then they turned their heads to look at Jerry at the same time.

Jerry was seen stroking his chin, looking thoughtful.

After a long while, Jerry looked around, nodded to everyone, and said calmly:

"If you want to rescue people from Impel Down, you need a detailed plan."

"I currently have a rough idea, but let's go to Water Seven first. It's not far away anyway, and Sanji and the others have the right to know and participate in it."

Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard Jerry's words. Ace asked impatiently, "What's your idea? Tell me now."

"Don't worry, we'll talk about it later." After saying that, Jerry controlled the ocean current and carried the Blackie towards the Seven Water City.

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, lighting up the dark night sky.

In Water Seven, in a small hotel reserved by Jerry and his crew, the Kuroko Pirates and the remaining members of the Straw Hat Pirates were sitting together.

When Jerry began to explain the rough plan he had mentioned before, Ace, Deuce and others fell silent.

Sanji, Nami, Usopp and Chopper sat in their seats, dumbfounded.

After Jerry finished talking about a stage, Deuce asked first: "Becoming a Shichibukai? Are you serious?"

Jerry's lips curled up: "Of course, there happens to be a vacancy among the Shichibukai at the moment, right?"

Scar waved his hands wildly, and finally pointed at Jerry, interrupting: "That's what I said, but Boss Jerry, don't forget how that position was vacant, and it was all thanks to you."

"Isn't this better? It proves that I'm stronger and I deserve to be in the position!" Jerry puffed out his chest and responded reasonably.

The next second, Brook turned his head and raised his question with a puzzled look: "But, Mr. Jerry, have you forgotten that you beat up the Celestial Dragons? Will they agree to let you become a Shichibukai?"

"Yes, and there is also the Golden Ship... ahem, the incidents in the Sabaody Archipelago. You have had quite a few direct or indirect entanglements with the Celestial Dragons." Kalina added.

"Oh, those are not big problems. As long as you are strong enough and show some sincerity and give them an explanation, many things in this world can be negotiated." Jerry accepted all offers and answered them fluently.

He was not lying about this. Jerry vaguely remembered that in the original trajectory, Trafalgar Law, the Straw Hat Pirates and Kidd were also regarded as accomplices in the Celestial Dragon incident by the Navy in the Sabaody Archipelago.

But afterwards, Trafalgar Law still became one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Compared with Law's situation, although Jerry was identified as the mastermind behind the beating of the Celestial Dragons, the sincerity he mentioned and what he planned to do were much more sophisticated than Law's actions.

At this time, Deus tilted his head and said with a strange expression: "What explanation? You want to give me another plastic bag?"

"Ahem, this time it's serious." Thinking of the past, Jerry coughed lightly and smiled widely.

"What kind of sincerity? As far as I know, the Celestial Dragons or the World Government are not so easy to fool." This time it was Cavendish who asked with a confused look on his face.

Jerry spread his hands, with a matter-of-fact expression: "First, arrest a few well-known pirates with high bounties, second, publicly write a letter of apology and admit your mistakes, and finally, give a large sum of gold. Is that sincere enough?"