Pirates: Davy Jones is the captain of the Dread Ghost

Chapter 242 Shanks' Persuasion
The full orange sun began to set in the west, throwing itself into the embrace of the boundless horizon, as if it was about to burn off the last of its heat.

Davy Jones and Shanks stood on the edge of the battlements dyed red by the rays of the sun, and the cool sea breeze blew in.

"Captain Davy Jones." Shanks decided to start from the beginning, "'Big Mom' Charlotte Lingling is an undoubted monster."

Davy Jones smoked and listened quietly.

Shanks talked about his knowledge of Charlotte Lingling.

"She is not from a 'Giant Clan', but she has the strong physique of a 'Giant Clan', tall and powerful."

"It is said that even the 'Giant Kingdom' Elbaf is afraid of her existence."

"She is a 'soul fruit power user'. She can smell the fear emanating from the person in front of her, and uses it as a medium to absorb the soul of the person in front of her. The soul is often linked to 'life span'."

"In the Kingdom of Totland, every civilian has to make two choices within a year. Either they choose to lose a certain amount of 'soul and lifespan', or they choose to die."

"She will inject the extracted 'souls' into non-human 'vessels', turning them into her monster army, which is much easier to control than Moria's 'zombie army'."

"She is also a 'master of domineering', and can use it with ease whether it is 'sense color', 'armed color', or 'overlord color'."

"Among her children, the 'Three Dessert Generals' are not the only ones who are strong. Perospero, Daifuku, Owen, Compert and others are also very powerful, and the pirate fleet under her command is even more bloody."

Shanks held the sword "Griffin" on his waist, his expression serious and cautious.

He was seriously trying to persuade Davy Jones.

"I roughly know that your ability is also related to the 'soul', but it is two straight lines extending from one endpoint to Charlotte Lingling's 'soul fruit ability'."

"You have Crocodile and Jinbei, the two former 'Ocean Shichibukai', as well as many generals. I believe you are fully prepared for the war."

"I don't doubt that you have the capital to fight Charlotte Lingling, but the final outcome is likely to be a miserable victory for one side, and then you will face the same situation as Ace and Marco."

"Kaido, Teach, Doflamingo, Wang Zhi and more sharks that smell the smell of blood will writhe and violently bite the victor among you."

"Everything you have now will dissipate and be wiped out, and the balance of the 'new world' will be completely disrupted."

"Kaido, Teach, Doflamingo, and Wang Zhi will have their faces shiny, and the Navy Headquarters will also be able to breathe a sigh of relief."

"I once again sincerely advise you and Charlotte Lingling to make a truce. I will mediate until a peace treaty that is satisfactory to both parties is reached."

At this time, the bell tower standing alone issued a long-lasting "ding-dang-dang-dang" bell, indicating that the night was about to fall.

Davy Jones still did not give Shanks an answer, but asked curiously:

"Why do you care so much about the 'balance of the new world'? Even after the 'War of the Four Emperors', you can get a share of the pie."

Shanks shook his head.

"Because I feel from the bottom of my heart that it is really great that it is not someone else but you who becomes the 'Four Emperors'."

"why?"

Shanks sighed.

"Everyone says that the 'three major powers of the Grand Line' are the 'Navy Headquarters', the 'Yonko', and the 'Shichibukai'."

"But, in fact, it is not a problem for the 'Four Emperors' to join forces to destroy the 'Navy Headquarters' and the 'Shichibukai'."

"It's just that the 'Four Emperors' are not monolithic. The 'Navy Headquarters' and the 'Shichibukai' have taken advantage of this to maintain a balance."

"Although 'Whitebeard' is an old acquaintance with 'Hundred Beasts' and 'Auntie', they have different opinions. On the contrary, I am more compatible with 'Whitebeard'."

"Although there was no paper alliance, the 'New World' maintained 'stability' in this confrontation until the 'war' began."

"The chaos caused by the death of 'Whitebeard' has not been eliminated yet. Kaido and Charlotte Lingling have grown in strength, and Teach and Doflamingo have taken the opportunity to rise. These are all facts."

"No matter who wins between you and Big Mom, the flesh and blood legacy left behind will nourish Kaido to become the new 'Rocks', and 'Blackbeard' and 'Tenyasha' will become the new 'Yonko'." "I will simultaneously Facing three greedy madmen, as well as the World Government and the Navy Headquarters, this situation is not what I want to see. I would rather you continue to exist as the 'Four Emperors'."

Davy Jones stared at Shanks: "Why do you think I am different from them?"

"You are different from them." Shanks turned around and leaned his back against the city wall. He didn't mind the dust on his black cloak. "Your 'Spirit of Contract' has already spread throughout the world."

"'Spirit of Contract'?" Davy Jones smiled hoarsely and blinked his gray-blue eyes, "But it's more than that, right? Shanks, I can see that you are hiding more."

Darkness gradually eroded the ground, and the shadow cast by another tower in the distance pierced the tower they were sitting on, shrouding Shanks like an assassin in the shadow.

Shanks' red hair became dull, and he lowered his head so that others could not see the expression on his face.

He was silent for a long time, then suddenly raised his head and laughed.

"Hahaha... As expected, I still can't hide it from you... I originally wanted to play some tricks to see if I could keep the secret. However, it seems there is no need for this now."

Shanks no longer held back.

"Mr. Reilly and Bucky should have mentioned to you the matter of Captain Roger and 'Ralph Drew'."

"'Lavdrew' was named by Captain Roger, which means 'the place of legends and fairy tales that can make people laugh and joy'. They learned about 'Joy Boy's Prophecy' there."

"One day in the future, a 'huge war' will sweep across the world. At that time, 'Joy Boy' and the 'D Family' will drive the 'Creator' off the 'Void Throne'."

Davy Jones interjected curiously: "'Family of D'?"

"They are the blood of a 'huge kingdom' 800 years ago." Shanks looked at Davy Jones, "Legend has it that they are the mortal enemies of the 'Celestial Dragons'."

"The late leaders of the 'D family', including Captain Roger and Rocks, all have stirred up the changes in the world."

"When 'Joy Boy awakens', comes to 'Ravdru', takes away the 'treasure', and starts the 'Great War', the world will usher in true liberation and freedom."

"Now, many elements of this 'giant war' have been gathered together, 'tyranny', 'greed', 'separation', 'chaos', 'expectation'..."

"But the only thing missing is the most important 'protagonist'...'Joy Boy' has not yet awakened...but I know that there must be some opportunity that will make him awaken."

"I cannot allow this 'giant war' to come before the 'Joyboy Awakening'. This may cause the world to miss an opportunity for change."

"The last 'Joyboy' missed the opportunity to liberate the world due to some reasons. If it fails again this time, it may take another 800 years."

Shanks was originally smiling, but when he said this, his expression gradually turned serious, with a little sadness in his eyes.

He thought of the captain he had been chasing.

"The real 'freedom' that Captain Roger could not see in his lifetime, I hope to see on his behalf, and I hope that we can sail in this world more freely."

"After 'Joy Boy' liberates the world, the sea will become wider and smoother, and I believe you and I will gain more."

"And Kaido, Charlotte Lingling, Teach, Doflamingo, Wang Zhi and others will all be eliminated by history."

After Shanks finished speaking, he was silent for a while, then turned to look at Davy Jones.

Davy Jones held the long handle of the pipe and inhaled, letting the smell of smoke fill his nose, mouth, and throat, and then smiled at Shanks.

"You are really an outlier among pirates, a romantic idealist." Davy Jones smiled.

"You're hoping in 'Joyboy and the Great War' that all your problems will be solved once and for all, that you'll be able to complete your mission and be free to adventure."

"If you give up your own possibilities and wait for 'Joy Boy' because of your sense of mission and reverence for the prophecy, then you will not get 'real freedom.'"

Shanks' face turned cold upon hearing this.

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