On the sea, a woman came walking on the water.
She floated on the sea, drifting with the waves.
In this area, the sea contained exceptionally fierce sea beasts, known as Sea Kings, but at this moment, the Sea Kings were all skirting beneath the water, daring not to approach the woman.
The woman wore a white veil and a silk scarf, her long hair fluttering in the wind, exuding an aura of sanctity.
Even as the sun shone on the sea, a single ray always fell upon her.
She looked like an angel.
Lilith Jira. In Bai Ye's previous life, this woman was known as an Apostle, the only one to receive divine power, and everyone called her the closest to God.
During the great battle in the central region, everyone subconsciously believed that Lilith would be the one standing until the end.
Although Bai Ye eventually broke into the central tower, even he admitted that luck played a part, while Lilith was truly powerful.
In this life, Lilith's name was not yet as grand, but she was already renowned in the southern region.
Well, thanks to the Hidden Dragon Association!
In the southern region, Lilith's territory, the Hidden Dragon Association had provoked Lilith while collecting sea-faring beast tamers, and then...
The Hidden Dragon Association was beaten again, utterly defeated. Dozens of people ganged up on Lilith, and in less than three minutes, all of them were sent to meet God. Her title as a master quality inspector was indeed well-earned.
As for why Lilith appeared, people were not particularly surprised.
The sea area was in the southern region. Although Lilith had not been active at sea before, it was easy for her to go out to sea. She could simply find a sea-faring beast tamer or get a ship.
In fact, she didn't need beast tamers or ships; she simply walked on the sea.
Lilith's appearance was definitely a major highlight, but...
Was that all?
Of course not. The above were merely the experts who had revealed themselves.
In this impending war, they represented the Navy, or the Seven Warlords who had surrendered to the Navy.
Therefore, they could openly appear in Marineford.
So, what about the experts on the pirate side?
Bai Ye was lying on Whitey Bay's ship, sunbathing, and then...
Bai Ye received a visitor.
"Bai Ye!"
Hamel landed on the railing at the bow of the ship, unfurling his cloak.
Two pirates looked at Hamel vigilantly.
Hamel said, "I am the captain of the third division, the副官 of Diamond Jozu."
Hamel presented his token, and the pirates on deck relaxed their guard. Then, Hamel leaped to Bai Ye's side and asked, "Bai Ye, are you with the pirate faction?"
Bai Ye slowly opened his eyes and replied, "Otherwise? Do you think I'm imprisoned here?"
The Vampire Prince was overjoyed. This was an expert, a very powerful expert.
It was indeed a cause for joy to have an expert in the same faction.
First, he wouldn't have to face Bai Ye.
Second, his faction had become stronger.
Hamel asked, "Where is your captain?"
Bai Ye said, "I am."
Hamel gasped, "You took down Whitebeard's captain? That's going to cause trouble."
Bai Ye asked, "Can't there be two captains?"
Hamel was stunned for a moment, then said, "You scared me to death."
Bai Ye asked, "What's so scary about that?"
"Come on, do you know why Whitebeard is attacking Marineford?" Hamel said, "Because they captured the second division captain, Ace. That old man is incredibly protective. If you really hijacked this ship, before he attacks Marineford, he might just take care of you first."
Bai Ye shrugged.
Hamel said, "I'll go find your captain to deliver the gathering message first, then I'll talk to you."
Bai Ye asked, "Gathering message?"
Hamel replied, "Gather at a designated sea area to attack Marineford, a simple errand."
As Hamel spoke, he entered the cabin to meet Whitey Bay. Essentially, he was delivering Whitebeard's message to the various captains, instructing them to gather at a designated location, attack the Gate of Justice, and assault Marineford.
A moment later, Hamel returned to the deck and approached Bai Ye, asking, "Since the Wish Mission, have you seen any God's Disciples?"
"Does it matter? The fact that I'm alive means they came in vain," Bai Ye said. "Are you being chased?"
Hamel laughed, "I'm still alive."
Bai Ye asked, "Why are you suddenly saying this?"
Hamel said, "You are mortal enemies with those God's Disciples, right? Li Jiayi and I were just implicated by you."
Bai Ye pouted. That was debatable; Li Jiayi, that scoundrel, also claimed to be a God's Disciple.
So...
Bai Ye looked at Hamel with sympathy. It seemed only he remained ignorant, and was still unlucky enough to be hunted.
Hamel didn't notice the strangeness in Bai Ye's eyes. Instead, he said, "I have some information for you."
Bai Ye asked, "Hmm?"
Hamel said, "You're all part of Whitebeard's pirate faction, and you'll be allies from now on. Helping each other is normal, right?"
Bai Ye pouted. There was no free lunch in the world. Hamel's words represented his intentions. He didn't need any substantial benefits, just hoping for mutual support in the upcoming battle.
This was an insignificant condition, and Bai Ye didn't mind. He directly said, "What information do you have? Let's hear it."
Hamel asked, "Do you know Lilith?"
Bai Ye paused for a moment, then asked, "The one from the southern region?"
"Yes!" Hamel said, "That woman has a connection with the God's Disciples."
"Oh?"
Bai Ye showed a hint of surprise. He really didn't know about this.
Hamel continued, "After the Wish Mission ended, Lilith found me. She wanted me to serve her and told me that if I agreed, she would not only send me back to my own world but also give me Cain's power."
Bai Ye raised an eyebrow. "Cain's power is one thing, as this is the World Battlefield. But she can send people back to their own worlds?"
Hamel said, "I didn't believe it either, thinking that woman was bragging. However, to be honest, I regretted it a little afterwards. After that woman left, the God's Disciples started hunting me, so I suspect the two sides are working together."
Bai Ye asked, "Suspect? Then what are you saying!"
Hamel replied, "Is it that much of a coincidence? I think suspicion is enough. Besides, are you a reasonable person? Why would I need evidence?"
Bai Ye tilted his head. Those words made so much sense that he was unable to refute them.
Hamel said, "Anyway, that's all I can say. I also find those God's Disciples very displeasing. If you can teach them a lesson, I'll be quite happy. By the way, what exactly are God's Disciples?"
Bai Ye looked at Hamel with sympathy. Good heavens, he'd been chased for so long and still didn't know what God's Disciples were.