Ike hesitated slightly and thought secretly, "Yuka and Toki's children are both children with growth-type talents? Could it be that won from Wano Country co with their own buff?!"
At this mont.
He could not help thinking back to when Yuka had given birth, when Toki had almost shown signs of premature labor. Perhaps this was so kind of special connection between them.
Ike did not dwell on it too much. As long as everything was safe, that was the best. Even if he obsessed over it now, he would not be able to understand much more.
It was rely a aningless matter.
[Edward Yujiro]
[Identity: Twenty-Eighth Son]
[Birthday: September 19th, Year 1473 of the Sea Circle Calendar]
[Talent: F-rank: Demon Back ( )]
[Aptitude: S ]
This Little Twenty-Eight's talent and aptitude were almost exactly the sa as Seii's back then. Aside from the difference in talent, perhaps everything else was the sa.
Seii was an Onmyoji.
Little Twenty-Eight was Demon Back.
"Demon Back…"
Looking at this talent, the corner of Ike's mouth twitched slightly. In the end, he shook his head and did not dwell on it too much. Instead, he said calmly, "Edward Yujiro! Toki, this child's na will be Yujiro."
"Alright!"
Amatsuki Toki would not refuse. She only nodded gently.
To her, after Sister Selina's persuasion, her heart had undergone a great change, a truly earth-shaking change.
Once!
Amatsuki Toki had believed that she needed to change Wano Country's future and open Wano Country's borders.
Aside from the Kozuki clan, no one could help her.
But ah!
After Sister Selina's guidance and persuasion, Amatsuki Toki no longer thought that way. After all, she had grown up overseas since childhood and did not have that much loyalty toward the Kozuki family. Precisely because of that.
Amatsuki Toki believed that if Sister Yuka's child beca shogun, and the family managed Wano Country, preventing the disaster that had not yet happened, would that not be even better?!
Clearly!
This was the result.
This was what Amatsuki Toki believed.
Facts proved.
Selina's guidance in this area was truly extrely astonishing.
"Alright!" Ike smiled and said, "Toki, rest properly. The remaining matters can be discussed in the future. There is no need to rush."
"Mm~~~"
Amatsuki Toki nodded gently. She lay on the hospital bed, and very quickly, she fell into a deep sleep. Her body was not especially good, and the exhaustion after giving birth ant that she needed proper rest.
Ike had just left the delivery room with Selina when he saw that familiar figure.
"Big brother?!"
Ike looked at Newgate strangely and asked with a peculiar expression, "Big brother, why didn't you say anything in advance before coming back?"
"Gurararara~~~"
Newgate laughed boldly and said, "What's there to say? This old man is coming ho. Do I still need to report to you?"
"Get lost!"
Ike could not help cursing, "Big brother, is that what I ant?"
"He's anxious! He's anxious!" Newgate wore an expression that deserved a beating and said, "Look! Look! Sister-in-law, he's anxious, he's anxious."
"Gurararara~~~"
"Hehehe~~~"
The two brothers both laughed softly, restraining themselves from laughing too loudly. Watching them from the side, Selina smiled and shook her head, then said softly, "Husband, Big Brother, you two chat. This concubine will leave first."
"Alright!"
"Go on."
Selina bowed slightly and then left.
Only Ike and Newgate remained in the corridor.
Ike glanced at his big brother and said casually, "Big brother, you ca back at a rather good ti. Toki just gave birth, and the child is a boy."
"Gurararara~~~"
Newgate laughed happily and said, "Good! Good! Good! Another nephew. What's his na?"
"Yujiro."
"Yujiro?" Newgate rubbed his chin and said with interest, "That's a pretty good na. The kid's talent should be good too, right?"
"Very good." Ike nodded and said, "It is not a direct type of talent. It is a growth-type talent, similar to Seii's. His future upper limit is extrely high, but he needs to grow step by step."
"Growth-type talent?"
Newgate did not fully understand, but he still nodded. "As long as the kid is fine, that's enough. As for whether he grows or not, he can take his ti. The family has plenty of ti."
"That's true."
Ike also smiled and nodded.
The two brothers walked side by side out of the hospital.
As they walked, Ike said, "Big brother, when you ca back, did you deal with those people outside?"
"Those pieces of trash?" Newgate said casually, "I dealt with them. They were hovering outside the house all day. This old man found them annoying, so I crushed them along the way."
"…"
Ike looked at Newgate silently and said helplessly, "Big brother, I was using them to train the samurai force and ninja force."
"Ah?"
Newgate froze for a mont, then scratched his head and said, "Was that so? You should have told earlier!"
"You ca back without saying anything, and now you bla for not telling you?"
"Gurararara~~~"
Newgate laughed loudly. "That's not a big problem! If there are more, just keep training with them. Anyway, those guys definitely won't give up so easily."
"That's true." Ike nodded slightly. "They have been testing us for more than a month. They should have gathered almost enough information. Next, they will probably make a real move."
"Then let them co." Newgate grinned, and terrifying killing intent flashed in his eyes. "This old man also wants to see who dares to attack our ho."
Ike smiled and said, "Big brother, don't expose your return for now."
"Hm?"
Newgate raised an eyebrow and looked at Ike.
Ike said calmly, "If the other side still thinks you are with the Rocks Pirates, then when they attack, the result will be more interesting."
"Gurararara~~~"
Newgate instantly understood Ike's aning and laughed boldly. "Good! Good! Good! Ike, you really are full of bad ideas. Then this old man will hide for now and wait to see what kind of fools co knocking."
"It's not a bad idea." Ike said casually, "It is rely using the information gap. Since they want to test Totto Land, let them test it properly. When they truly make their move, we will give them a surprise."
"Fine."
Newgate nodded. "This old man will listen to you."
The two brothers returned to the castle.
For the next few days, Totto Land seed to return to calm again.
Newgate's return was completely concealed.
Aside from the core mbers of the Edward Family and a few trusted subordinates, no outsiders knew that Whitebeard had returned to the Totto Land sea area.
Even the servants and soldiers who knew were strictly ordered not to spread the news.
At the sa ti.
The people hiding in the shadows seed to have quieted down.
The rchant ships disappeared.
The submarines disappeared.
The death soldiers no longer appeared.
Everything seed to have beco calm.
However.
Ike knew very well.
This was not the end.
This was only the silence before the storm.
Inside the study.
Ike sat behind the desk, looking at the intelligence Hattori had sent over.
"Hm~~~"
"The Adam Kingdom."
"The Eternal Kingdom."
"The Steel Empire."
"These three superpowers of the New World are all possible."
Ike narrowed his eyes slightly and said softly, "However, judging from the style of action, the Steel Empire is the least likely. That country prefers frontal military pressure, and their fleet style is easy to recognize."
"The Eternal Kingdom…"
Ike tapped his finger lightly on the desk.
"This country is old, conservative, and extrely cautious. They would not act so crudely unless they had absolute certainty."
"Then."
"The most likely one is the Adam Kingdom."
Ike smiled faintly.
The Adam Kingdom.
A superpower of the New World.
Its territory was rich in rare wood resources, and its national strength was extrely powerful. In the New World, it was one of the few true superpowers still standing openly on the sea.
Of course.
The na Adam Kingdom made Ike naturally think of Treasure Tree Adam.
Whether there was a connection or not, Ike was not sure.
But this country was indeed extrely wealthy.
Moreover.
The Adam Kingdom had always had its eyes on various high-value islands and sea areas. The Totto Land sea area, with its natural defenses, thirty-five islands, rich developnt potential, and hidden sea routes, was undoubtedly a piece of fat at in their eyes.
"Interesting."
Ike smiled and said, "If it really is the Adam Kingdom, then this matter becos even more interesting."
Tap! Tap!
At that mont, there was a knock on the door.
"Co in."
Hattori walked in quickly, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully, "My lord!"
"Speak."
"My lord!" Hattori said solemnly, "The other side has moved. According to the intelligence detected by the ninja force, a large number of ships have appeared beyond the outer waters. The number is extrely large. Judging by the formation, they are not disguised rchant ships this ti, but a real fleet."
"Oh?"
Ike raised an eyebrow and asked, "How many?"
"According to preliminary estimates, more than one hundred ships." Hattori said seriously, "Among them, there are at least thirty warships. The rest are transport ships and supply ships. The total number of people may exceed fifty thousand."
"Fifty thousand?"
Ike smiled.
Good grief.
This was no longer a test.
This was a full-scale attack.
Hattori continued, "My lord, according to the flags they concealed, the other party seems to have co from the Adam Kingdom."
"As expected."
Ike was not surprised.
He slowly stood up and walked to the window. Looking at the calm Totto Land sea area outside, he said softly, "They really ca."
Hattori lowered his head and asked, "My lord, should the ninja force begin preparations?"
"Prepare." Ike said calmly, "Inform Sasaki as well. The samurai force will enter combat readiness."
"Yes!"
Hattori imdiately accepted the order.
Ike continued, "Also, tell everyone not to reveal Big Brother's return. Since they do not know Whitebeard is back, then let them keep not knowing."
"Yes!"
Hattori's eyes flashed with understanding.
He knew.
His lord was preparing to use Whitebeard as the final killing move.
After Hattori left, Ike stood alone by the window.
The sea breeze blew gently.
His expression was calm.
There was no fear.
There was no nervousness.
There was only a faint excitent.
"An army attack?"
"They don't know Big Brother is back?"
"Hehehe~~~"
Ike chuckled softly and said, "Then co. Let see how many corpses the Adam Kingdom is willing to leave behind in Totto Land."
At the sa ti.
On the outer waters of the Totto Land sea area.
A massive fleet was slowly advancing.
The flags on the ships had been concealed, but the discipline and formation of the fleet clearly proved that this was not an ordinary pirate group.
This was an army.
A real army.
On the flagship.
A middle-aged man wearing luxurious armor stood at the bow. He looked at the distant sea area and said calmly, "Is that the Totto Land sea area?"
"Yes, General."
A subordinate respectfully said, "According to our intelligence, the Totto Land sea area has two entrances. The frontal entrance has strong cannon defenses, while the hidden entrance also has defensive arrangents. The deep sea route is impossible to pass through because of violent whirlpools and currents."
"Then attack from the front."
The middle-aged general said indifferently, "No matter how strong the cannon batteries are, they are still only cannon batteries. As long as we suppress them with firepower and send troops ashore, the Totto Land sea area will be ours."
"General, according to intelligence, Edward Ike is not weak."
"Edward Ike?"
The general sneered. "A pirate with a bounty of thirty million Berries? If not for Whitebeard, would he even be qualified to occupy such a sea area?"
The subordinate hesitated and said, "But Whitebeard is an officer of the Rocks Pirates…"
"Whitebeard is in the Rocks Pirates." The general said coldly, "He is not in Totto Land. This intelligence has already been confird. The Rocks Pirates are currently active in another sea area. Whitebeard cannot return in ti."
"Understood!"
The subordinate imdiately nodded.
The general looked toward the distant Totto Land sea area, his eyes filled with greed.
"Totto Land…"
"A natural fortress."
"A sea area with thirty-five islands."
"A perfect place to build a kingdom."
"This place should never have belonged to pirates."
"It should belong to the Adam Kingdom!"
The fleet continued advancing.
The atmosphere beca increasingly oppressive.
And in the Totto Land sea area.
The cannon batteries at the entrance began turning slowly.
The samurai force gathered.
The ninja force disappeared into the shadows.
The soldiers of the Edward Family entered their positions one after another.
Inside the castle.
Newgate sat cross-legged in a hidden room, holding a wine bowl and grinning.
"Gurararara~~~"
"A full army ca?"
"Interesting!"
"Ike, when do I act?"
Ike sat across from him, calmly drinking tea.
"No rush."
"No rush?" Newgate raised an eyebrow.
Ike smiled faintly and said, "Let Sasaki and Hattori train their troops first. Let the Adam Kingdom think they have hope. Only when hope appears and is then crushed does despair beco deep enough."
Newgate looked at Ike for a mont, then burst into bold laughter.
"Gurararara~~~"
"You really are a terrifying brat!"
Ike smiled calmly and said, "Big brother, this is war. Since they dared to co, they should be prepared to die."
Outside.
The first cannon roar exploded across the sea.
Boom!!!
The war had begun.
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