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Chapter 16 - Whitebeard's Guess!

[Sengoku: Everyone, please listen to me.

We don't know whether this live broadcast is true or not. It may just be an illusion created using a Devil Fruit ability.

We don't know who is behind it or what their goal is. So even if you keep watching and something major happens, please remain calm.

These images may not reflect the truth.]

This was an emergency statement from Sengoku.

He was fully aware that the entire world was watching this broadcast right now.

So he used the only card he could — casting doubt on the authenticity of the video.

But at this point…

Whether it was showing the past or the future, the broadcasts had been accurate so far.

And that's what terrified Sengoku the most.

"What's this? Is the Fleet Admiral starting to panic?"

"Is the Navy hiding something? This live stream feels too real — why try to discredit it?"

"Yeah! Would the Four Emperors have come to Marijoa if this was fake?"

"Now I'm really curious. What scandal will be revealed next?"

"Hahaha! Could the Navy and World Government be hiding some earth-shattering secret?"

Across the world, whether pirates or civilians, people began discussing feverishly.

Their curiosity was stoked — they wanted answers.

What was the Navy hiding?

Then the giants of the New World spoke:

[Whitebeard: Sengoku, this isn't like you. People can make their own judgments. The Navy doesn't need to interfere.]

[Kaido: Where's the Poneglyph? Will there be a reward for guessing it right? I'm not that concerned with scandals.]

[Big Mom: @Kaido, why don't we just go attack Marineford? What are we waiting here for?]

[Red-Haired Shanks: This live broadcast is very interesting. Please continue.]

With the Four Emperors speaking, the entire screen fell silent.

Their words carried unimaginable weight.

Sengoku sat still at Marineford, but cold sweat trickled down his back.

If the Four Emperors really decided to invade…

Even with the three admirals and Garp present, the situation could spiral out of control.

They needed to deploy reinforcements immediately — just in case.

Back to the quiz.

Whitebeard was still the center of attention.

Everyone waited for his answer.

But Whitebeard didn't rush. He began analyzing.

"These are all key figures in the Navy," he thought.

First up, Akainu — a man who hates evil with extreme zeal.

Whitebeard knew this well; the intelligence of the Whitebeard Pirates was top-tier.

For something like O'Hara's Buster Call, Akainu would absolutely be involved.

So he locked in Akainu (Sakazuki) as his first pick.

As for the second choice, it was harder.

Sengoku and Garp, being veterans, likely would not take part directly.

That left Kizaru and Aokiji.

Whitebeard took a gamble.

[Whitebeard: My answer is… Akainu and Aokiji.]

He made his final decision.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for the result.

And then…

[Please watch the footage — the answer will naturally be revealed.]

The screen changed.

The scene shifted to O'Hara Island, engulfed in flames and surrounded by countless Navy battleships.

Two figures stood at the front lines — their forms slowly zoomed in.

Sakazuki. Kuzan.

Akainu and Aokiji.

These two, then Vice Admirals, had led the Buster Call Order!

Whitebeard's answer was correct.

The entire world was stunned!

Now, the spotlight turned to Akainu and Aokiji.

Under countless eyes, both men looked uneasy.

Even they felt exposed.

The secret they thought was buried forever… had been dragged into the light.

They were especially disturbed by this thought:

"How did Whitebeard know this? Other than the Navy and Nico Robin, no one else should know!"

But there was nothing they could do now.

[Ace: Pops! We got it right! That was awesome!]

Ace grinned excitedly. The Whitebeard Pirates had answered the first quiz correctly.

In the World Council chamber, even the kings of the member nations were in awe.

They admired Whitebeard's courage — he took the risk, and it paid off.

If even one of the two answers had been wrong, there might've been consequences.

But Whitebeard… had guessed it right!

[Whitebeard has answered correctly!]

[Whitebeard Pirates: +1 Point]

[Reward: Magic Treasure Jar]

[Reward: S-Rank Physical Enhancement Pill]

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