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## Chapter 1554: Whitebeard Finally Achieves Colorless Haki!
"Newgate is requesting to transfer Teach under his command?"
Im's expression was strange in the study room after receiving Saint Nasujuro's report.
Normally, such a triviality wouldn't bother him.
However, Saint Nasujuro considered that it was Lord Imu who had originally ordered the three Devil Fruits for Marshall D. Teach and transferred him to the Construction Department.
So, after receiving the news from Kong, he decided to ask just to be cautious.
And it was indeed the right question.
Im did have a slight interest in 'Blackbeard'.
That's why he had specifically targeted this guy back then, crippling him in a seemingly prank-like manner.
However, looking back at his past self from the current perspective, he felt he had gone too far.
Too petty.
He had already taken Whitebeard and Golden Lion under his wing, so what could one Blackbeard do?
One could only say that his past self had indulged in a small whim of authority towards Teach.
Who knew this guy was unwilling to accept his fate, seizing the opportunity presented by the Upper Demon's Attack on Loulan to earn himself the qualification to enter the military.
Coupled with Edward Newgate personally applying for him.
If not for his own interference, the military would likely have accepted Teach.
After all, Teach had already showcased combat talent.
Not to mention the talent to eat three Devil Fruits.
Both Kong and Raimon could see the potential in him.
In fact, someone within the military had brought up Teach's situation before.
But ultimately, it didn't make any waves because the Five Elders above completely ignored it.
This time was actually the same.
If he didn't nod, he could still suppress it.
However, doing so would inevitably cause Edward Newgate's dissatisfaction and doubt.
After all, he had no idea this was Im's intention.
"Have Edward Newgate come see Im."
Im decided to talk frankly and openly with 'Whitebeard' about the 'Blackbeard' matter.
'Whitebeard' was now the White Whale Admiral of the Army Headquarters, making him worth giving more importance to.
It just so happened that he was still in the Ninja World.
Im's order was the first priority in the World Government.
Therefore, even though it was late night in the Ninja World, Edward Newgate was still brought from Loulan to Noah's Ark, located in the sky above the Regal Continent, in less than an hour.
This was thanks to the Flying Thunder God Array jointly developed by Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.
"Army Headquarters White Whale Admiral greets Lord Imu!"
Edward Newgate, clad in his Black Justice Coat, had just passed through the giant doors pushed open by two Giant God Soldiers and stepped into the spacious main hall with its red carpet. He immediately saluted and greeted Im, who was seated on the Empty Throne atop the triple platform.
He was actually very confused as to why Im had called him over.
However, Im didn't say a word.
The moment Newgate met his gaze, he found his consciousness being pulled into a dark domain.
This immediately raised his vigilance. Thinking Im was about to make a move against him, he instantly released his Conqueror's Haki with full strength, attempting to break free from this mental illusion.
【Boom!!!】
A surging aura mixed with crackling black and red lightning erupted.
But the time they appeared outside his body was less than a second before they were suppressed back by a faint golden light.
In the end, they could only cling tightly to Edward Newgate's skin surface, struggling to resist.
But this did not allow him to break free from the mental domain.
At the same time.
In front of Edward Newgate's eyes, a bright light suddenly burst forth.
Immediately after, the sound of waves crashed in his ears.
He was surprised to find himself on an extremely familiar deck.
This was the Moby Dick!
Then, on this ship, he saw Marco, Jozu, Thatch, Vista, and himself...
This was the former Whitebeard Pirates!
Edward Newgate somewhat understood.
What was Im going to show him?
He then restrained his aura, and with doubt, patiently watched on.
In the time that followed, he was almost completely shocked.
He saw the adult Ace join the Whitebeard Pirates and become the Second Division Commander.
He saw Teach kill Thatch to seize the Dark-Dark Fruit and defect.
He saw Ace go to pursue but was defeated.
And then handed over to the Marines by Teach to obtain the qualification of a Shichibukai.
He saw Ace's identity as Roger's son revealed by Sengoku on the execution platform.
Then he watched the entire process of the Summit War, and the scene where he died at Teach's hands, and even had his Tremor-Tremor Fruit stolen.
That wasn't all.
Teach later actually pursued the remaining members of the Whitebeard Pirates and ultimately became one of the new Four Emperors!
Edward Newgate understood.
He understood why Im had shown him all this.
This was a warning about Marshall D. Teach's true colors.
He was not the kind, good son he thought he was.
But rather a poisonous snake extremely skilled at enduring and hiding, who would bite him at any moment, and even coveted his Tremor-Tremor Fruit ability!
But what shocked Edward Newgate the most was that Im actually had the ability to know what happened on another timeline!
Yes, he did not doubt the truth or falsity of these scenes at all.
Because Im had no need to deceive him, and even less need to target Teach.
A moment later.
Edward Newgate's consciousness returned to reality, and his line of sight also returned to normal.
But he still didn't say a word.
It wasn't until Im noticed his emotions gradually calming down that he asked, "Do you still want to help him transfer into the military now?"
Edward Newgate pondered for a moment, and a relieved smile suddenly appeared on his face.
"Thank you very much for letting me know this, but I think..."
He just raised his head, met Im's gaze, and smiled, "These things haven't truly happened."
"Of course, I'm not doubting that what I just saw was fake."
"Rather, since because of your existence, everything has changed, then Teach also has the possibility of changing."
"Furthermore, teaching one's children is inherently the duty of a parent."
"Since I already know Teach's situation, then I should be thinking about how to teach him well and prevent him from going down the wrong path again."
"After all... he did call me Old Man..."
Im was rendered speechless by Edward Newgate's words.
But recalling carefully his actions in the original timeline when facing the betrayal of Squard, as well as sparing Teach's life in the end...
He felt that this man was just that kind of man.
A father who would rather his children wrong him than for him to wrong his children.
"Moreover, as long as I am strong enough, and remain strong, then Teach will always be a good son, isn't that right, Lord Imu? Gurarararara~~~"
Just then, Edward Newgate suddenly threw his head back and laughed loudly, laughing so hard that tears were dramatically splashing out.
Im's pupils above suddenly contracted.
Because on the man who was laughing loudly at this moment, a faint white light actually appeared.
And this white light was emitting an extremely familiar aura.
Colorless! Haki!
Edward Newgate's Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki actually merged under these circumstances, in this situation.
But immediately, Im understood.
This man felt that if he wasn't strong enough, he might lose a son.
Therefore, the strong desire in his mind prompted the birth of Colorless Haki.
Of course, the premise of this result was that his Three Colors of Haki had already met the condition; he just lacked an opportunity.
Now this opportunity appeared!
A father's obsession with not wanting to lose his son...
Gurararararara!
Whitebeard Edward Newgate's laughter echoed throughout the entire empty hall.
Teach, ah.
Even if you're an idiot son, I still love you.
You must keep calling me 'Old Man'!
End of Chapter
"Newgate is requesting to transfer Teach under his command?"
Im's expression was strange in the study room after receiving Saint Nasujuro's report.
Normally, such a triviality wouldn't bother him.
However, Saint Nasujuro considered that it was Lord Imu who had originally ordered the three Devil Fruits for Marshall D. Teach and transferred him to the Construction Department.
So, after receiving the news from Kong, he decided to ask just to be cautious.
And it was indeed the right question.
Im did have a slight interest in 'Blackbeard'.
That's why he had specifically targeted this guy back then, crippling him in a seemingly prank-like manner.
However, looking back at his past self from the current perspective, he felt he had gone too far.
Too petty.
He had already taken Whitebeard and Golden Lion under his wing, so what could one Blackbeard do?
One could only say that his past self had indulged in a small whim of authority towards Teach.
Who knew this guy was unwilling to accept his fate, seizing the opportunity presented by the Upper Demon's Attack on Loulan to earn himself the qualification to enter the military.
Coupled with Edward Newgate personally applying for him.
If not for his own interference, the military would likely have accepted Teach.
After all, Teach had already showcased combat talent.
Not to mention the talent to eat three Devil Fruits.
Both Kong and Raimon could see the potential in him.
In fact, someone within the military had brought up Teach's situation before.
But ultimately, it didn't make any waves because the Five Elders above completely ignored it.
This time was actually the same.
If he didn't nod, he could still suppress it.
However, doing so would inevitably cause Edward Newgate's dissatisfaction and doubt.
After all, he had no idea this was Im's intention.
"Have Edward Newgate come see Im."
Im decided to talk frankly and openly with 'Whitebeard' about the 'Blackbeard' matter.
'Whitebeard' was now the White Whale Admiral of the Army Headquarters, making him worth giving more importance to.
It just so happened that he was still in the Ninja World.
Im's order was the first priority in the World Government.
Therefore, even though it was late night in the Ninja World, Edward Newgate was still brought from Loulan to Noah's Ark, located in the sky above the Regal Continent, in less than an hour.
This was thanks to the Flying Thunder God Array jointly developed by Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.
"Army Headquarters White Whale Admiral greets Lord Imu!"
Edward Newgate, clad in his Black Justice Coat, had just passed through the giant doors pushed open by two Giant God Soldiers and stepped into the spacious main hall with its red carpet. He immediately saluted and greeted Im, who was seated on the Empty Throne atop the triple platform.
He was actually very confused as to why Im had called him over.
However, Im didn't say a word.
The moment Newgate met his gaze, he found his consciousness being pulled into a dark domain.
This immediately raised his vigilance. Thinking Im was about to make a move against him, he instantly released his Conqueror's Haki with full strength, attempting to break free from this mental illusion.
【Boom!!!】
A surging aura mixed with crackling black and red lightning erupted.
But the time they appeared outside his body was less than a second before they were suppressed back by a faint golden light.
In the end, they could only cling tightly to Edward Newgate's skin surface, struggling to resist.
But this did not allow him to break free from the mental domain.
At the same time.
In front of Edward Newgate's eyes, a bright light suddenly burst forth.
Immediately after, the sound of waves crashed in his ears.
He was surprised to find himself on an extremely familiar deck.
This was the Moby Dick!
Then, on this ship, he saw Marco, Jozu, Thatch, Vista, and himself...
This was the former Whitebeard Pirates!
Edward Newgate somewhat understood.
What was Im going to show him?
He then restrained his aura, and with doubt, patiently watched on.
In the time that followed, he was almost completely shocked.
He saw the adult Ace join the Whitebeard Pirates and become the Second Division Commander.
He saw Teach kill Thatch to seize the Dark-Dark Fruit and defect.
He saw Ace go to pursue but was defeated.
And then handed over to the Marines by Teach to obtain the qualification of a Shichibukai.
He saw Ace's identity as Roger's son revealed by Sengoku on the execution platform.
Then he watched the entire process of the Summit War, and the scene where he died at Teach's hands, and even had his Tremor-Tremor Fruit stolen.
That wasn't all.
Teach later actually pursued the remaining members of the Whitebeard Pirates and ultimately became one of the new Four Emperors!
Edward Newgate understood.
He understood why Im had shown him all this.
This was a warning about Marshall D. Teach's true colors.
He was not the kind, good son he thought he was.
But rather a poisonous snake extremely skilled at enduring and hiding, who would bite him at any moment, and even coveted his Tremor-Tremor Fruit ability!
But what shocked Edward Newgate the most was that Im actually had the ability to know what happened on another timeline!
Yes, he did not doubt the truth or falsity of these scenes at all.
Because Im had no need to deceive him, and even less need to target Teach.
A moment later.
Edward Newgate's consciousness returned to reality, and his line of sight also returned to normal.
But he still didn't say a word.
It wasn't until Im noticed his emotions gradually calming down that he asked, "Do you still want to help him transfer into the military now?"
Edward Newgate pondered for a moment, and a relieved smile suddenly appeared on his face.
"Thank you very much for letting me know this, but I think..."
He just raised his head, met Im's gaze, and smiled, "These things haven't truly happened."
"Of course, I'm not doubting that what I just saw was fake."
"Rather, since because of your existence, everything has changed, then Teach also has the possibility of changing."
"Furthermore, teaching one's children is inherently the duty of a parent."
"Since I already know Teach's situation, then I should be thinking about how to teach him well and prevent him from going down the wrong path again."
"After all... he did call me Old Man..."
Im was rendered speechless by Edward Newgate's words.
But recalling carefully his actions in the original timeline when facing the betrayal of Squard, as well as sparing Teach's life in the end...
He felt that this man was just that kind of man.
A father who would rather his children wrong him than for him to wrong his children.
"Moreover, as long as I am strong enough, and remain strong, then Teach will always be a good son, isn't that right, Lord Imu? Gurarararara~~~"
Just then, Edward Newgate suddenly threw his head back and laughed loudly, laughing so hard that tears were dramatically splashing out.
Im's pupils above suddenly contracted.
Because on the man who was laughing loudly at this moment, a faint white light actually appeared.
And this white light was emitting an extremely familiar aura.
Colorless! Haki!
Edward Newgate's Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki actually merged under these circumstances, in this situation.
But immediately, Im understood.
This man felt that if he wasn't strong enough, he might lose a son.
Therefore, the strong desire in his mind prompted the birth of Colorless Haki.
Of course, the premise of this result was that his Three Colors of Haki had already met the condition; he just lacked an opportunity.
Now this opportunity appeared!
A father's obsession with not wanting to lose his son...
Gurararararara!
Whitebeard Edward Newgate's laughter echoed throughout the entire empty hall.
Teach, ah.
Even if you're an idiot son, I still love you.
You must keep calling me 'Old Man'!
End of Chapter
