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Germa 66.
It was a legion extremely famous throughout the world, having earned resounding titles such as "War Experts" and "Evil Army."
Initially, the army of the Germa Kingdom in the North Blue was commanded by the Vinsmoke family and was exceptionally active worldwide as a mercenary force.
Arashi was naturally aware of this army's background; Sanji, a member of the Straw Hat Pirates, was a member of the Vinsmoke family.
Initially, he had not paid much attention to this mercenary-style legion.
Now, suddenly hearing that they had come specifically to visit and offer support in Wano Country?
Various stories about this legion immediately came to mind. Germa 66 was founded 300 years ago.
The legion was renowned for its advanced scientific technology, and its primary goal, naturally, was to reclaim the North Blue.
Many years ago, the current head of the Vinsmoke family, Judge, initiated the famous.
The "Conquest of the Four Nations" incident, in which he took the heads of the kings of four North Blue countries and even commissioned a giant painting to commemorate the event, clearly took great pride in the matter.
His family specialized in using Lineage Factor modification technology, allowing ordinary people to possess powerful physiques that surpassed the norm.
Specific scientific technologies included genetic modification and cloning technology to create a large number of clone soldiers, as well as special shape-memory armor.
Germa 66 was a considerable force on a global scale; they wouldn't even fear some of the great pirate crews that had dominated the world for many years.
"The Vinsmokes? How interesting. Are they already starting to pick sides? Very sharp," Arashi murmured with a smile.
The battle on Onigashima had just ended, and the news had not yet spread to the outside world.
Given Wano Country's location, the transmission of information would naturally be relatively slow. It would be some time.
Before this battle, the entire world, by then, would likely be in an uproar, and countless factions would be uneasy, unable to sleep at night.
The rise of the Marines, especially if they were to complete their domination of the New World, would have self-evident consequences and impact.
Without a doubt, the structure of this world would undergo an unimaginable, even shocking, drastic change. That would be an unprecedented era!
"Let the bullets fly for a while!" Arashi said with a light laugh, raising his head as he sat in the attic, looking down at the figures coming and going on the streets below.
In the past few days, following Kozuki Oden's inauguration and various measures, such as opening the country, the entire nation of Wano had been plunged into a heated atmosphere.
Many people were making predictions about Wano's future, filled with anticipation.
The Marines were building naval academies and bases in various places, planning to deploy Wano as their long-term garrison.
This was not only happening in Wano; islands like Whole Cake Island, ruled by Big Mom, and Hachinosu, Blackbeard's island, would also have Marines dispatched to establish bases.
Arashi's goal was to transform these islands into Marine territories as quickly as possible, thereby establishing an island chain under the Marines' control.
Only then would he have preliminary control over the New World. The speed of support between islands, between branches, would be at its fastest.
He also planned to order the science division to research and design a new type of super-large warship and to establish a powerful air force.
Only by having the ability to project military force over long distances would the Marines' control be greater.
Arashi thought far ahead and already had specific, detailed plans in mind. The only things he lacked were a large number of personnel and time.
On the other side. The massive ship of the Vinsmoke family. It also entered Wano Country from a special sea current.
Under the guidance of the Marines, they did not stop in Kuri but sailed straight along the river toward the Flower Capital at the center.
Along the way, Vinsmoke Judge's expression was exceptionally grave. He stood at the bow of the giant ship without a word, gazing at the river ahead and the islands on both sides.
Behind him, Reiju seemed to see through her father's worry. Although his face remained expressionless, she could sense the apprehension in his heart.
The current Marines are different from those of the past. Especially that new Fleet Admiral, Arashi, who was known as the Strongest man of the world.
He had a full five Admirals under his command, any one of whom was sufficient to suppress numerous powerhouses.
The purpose of this trip was to support such a behemoth. For this, the Vinsmokes had bet all their strength.
If the gamble failed, the Vinsmoke family would also be reduced to nothing.
The alliance of the two Emperors, Kaido and Big Mom, was not something a small power like theirs could contend with.
In fact, once a great war broke out between the two sides, they would only be considered insignificant players.
"An unprecedented great battle, enough to move the entire world," Reiju sighed inwardly. She was well aware that her father was also concerned about this matter.
The attitude of Marine Fleet Admiral Arashi, the strength of the two allied Emperor forces—these were all of vital importance to the Vinsmokes.
"From entering Wano until now. The Marines' control over this country is quite good. They have already crushed the forces Kaido deployed at the hidden port."
"The destination of this trip is the capital of Wano, the Flower Capital. Does that mean the Marines have already advanced this far in this period?"
"However, rumor has it that the Beasts Pirates are stationed on Onigashima. I suppose that will be the site of the final, decisive battle!" Reiju thought to herself.
They did not know that the peak battle had already ended a few days ago.
According to their speculation, a battle of this magnitude, one that would undoubtedly shake the world, would require a period of preparation.
Especially for the Marines, whose foundation in the New World was weak, it would be even more necessary to mobilize a large number of troops and make full preparations before they could engage in battle.
At this time, their participation with Germa 66 would undoubtedly be a powerful, effective force and would also leave the best impression on that Marine Fleet Admiral.
Sending charcoal in snowy weather, a goose feather sent from a thousand miles away—if Germa 66 wanted to participate in this change of the century, now was undoubtedly the best time.
"I hope Father's and our decision was not wrong!" Reiju murmured in her heart.
For the Vinsmoke family, this was undoubtedly a huge gamble! The fleet ahead sailed smoothly along the river.
The Vinsmoke ship followed behind. They arrived at the port of the Flower Capital on the morning of the second day.
As soon as they stepped off the ship, the expressions of Vinsmoke Judge and the others changed.
"Have the Marines already taken complete control here?" Judge's face tightened as he thought.
He saw neat rows of Marines, marching in formation, pass by in the distance, clearly on patrol and the civilians on the streets paid no mind to this scene, still going about their own business.
This was a sight that could only be formed when an army had been completely integrated into the local area.
When their Germa 66 legion was in action, such a thing was impossible. The common people would only fear their brutality.
"Father," his fourth son, Vinsmoke Yonji, also called out in surprise at this moment. Judge did not turn his head, but coldly uttered two words: "Shut up!"
Yonji immediately fell silent. He saw the officer leading the way. He turned his head to glance at them. The expression on his face was not very friendly. This was normal.
After all, although the Vinsmoke family and the Germa 66 Legion were famous in the world, their infamy could be said to be opposed to the justice the Marines upheld.
"The Fleet Admiral is in the Shogun's Castle! If the Vinsmoke family has any business, you can go there to speak with the Fleet Admiral."
"In addition." The Vice Admiral leading the way suddenly spoke in a low, heavy tone. "Wano Country has just regained peace and stability. I hope you all will not cause any trouble here."
"If you have any needs, you can contact the Marines. After all, I don't need to say much about your reputation."
Hearing this, the faces of Judge and the others turned slightly ugly. What the other party said was indeed harsh, but there was nothing they could do about it.
"Rest assured, Your Excellency. I have already stated the purpose of the Vinsmoke family's visit."
"It is precisely to help the Marines, to deal with the alliance of Kaido and Big Mom together with you. We have come with no malicious intent," Judge said in a low voice.
"Deal with Kaido and Big Mom?" The coldness on the face of the Vice Admiral walking in front suddenly dissipated, replaced by a smile.
This smile puzzled Judge and the others, and it also made them angry. What was he smiling at? They had come to support the Marines.
Even if they were unwelcome, they shouldn't show it so obviously, right? This was too much! But the Vice Admiral did not speak to them again.
He remained silent all the way, only responsible for leading the way, clearly unwilling to engage with them. The Germa 66 legion had a bad reputation in the world.
This Vice Admiral was an upright figure in the Marines and held some contempt and annoyance for them.
Vinsmoke Judge naturally wouldn't ask for a snub, so he didn't speak again.
The group appeared somewhat strange. The relationship between the two sides was not very good.
This made Reiju even more worried about what the attitude of that new Marine Fleet Admiral would be when they met him, because this would decide the fate of the Vinsmoke family.
Soon, under the guidance of this Vice Admiral, the group arrived at the Shogun's Castle.
After entering through the main gate of the castle, the eyes of everyone in the Vinsmoke family instantly changed.
On both sides of the passageway, samurai with different but all exceptionally sharp auras were either standing or sitting cross-legged.
When they entered, everyone's eyes turned to watch them in unison. The pressure of their gazes alone made their hearts sink.
"These are all top-tier experts! The samurai of Wano Country possess such strength?" Judge's expression grew serious.
He could naturally sense that the strength of some of these samurai was likely not inferior to his own.
This was a considerably powerful force, and it was only the strength of Wano Country. Walking further inside, they saw Marine officers coming and going.
Upon seeing a few of them, Judge and the others took another sharp breath.
"The Admiral Candidates who performed exceptionally well in the War at Marineford some time ago!" One of them had a cigar in his mouth.
Seeing them arrive, his eyes shifted, fell upon the group, and finally looked at the Vice Admiral leading the way. "Stainless, are they the people from Germa 66?"
Hearing this, Stainless nodded. "Yes, the one in the lead is the head of the Vinsmoke family, Mr. Judge."
The man with the cigar looked at Judge. "Please, follow me." Vinsmoke Judge naturally would not refuse. He nodded slightly.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Your Excellency. This is no trouble at all. The Fleet Admiral asked me to wait for you here," Smoker said with a faint smile.
"Is that so?" Judge was taken aback.
He sized up the other party and found that, although the Admiral Candidate's strength and status seemed greater and higher, he did not seem to harbor a negative opinion of them.
"I hear you've come from the North Blue? You've gone to too much trouble."
To be able to stand with the Marines at such a critical time unhesitatingly, Fleet Admiral Arashi also feels great admiration for the courage and boldness of the Vinsmoke family."
Smoker's smiling words caused the serious faces of the Vinsmoke family to soften somewhat. "Is that how Fleet Admiral Arashi views the Vinsmokes?" Reiju asked tentatively.
"Hehe. As of now, there is no one else who has supported the Marines as decisively as the Vinsmokes," Smoker said with a smile.
Speaking of this, he narrowed his eyes slightly, his words seeming to carry a hint of apology.
"Vice Admiral Stainless is a rather upright person, so perhaps his words were a bit offensive to you all."
"However, with many of our Marine forces deployed elsewhere at the moment, and the person welcoming you all needing to be of appropriate stature, we didn't have many choices."
Hearing this, the Vinsmoke party felt somewhat flattered. Especially the youngest son, Yonji, whose face showed a bit of excitement and joy.
The attitude of that Vice Admiral earlier. It had made them incredibly angry.
In contrast, this Admiral Candidate, a future Admiral almost set in stone, was humble and polite, seeming very easy to get along with.
"Deployed elsewhere?" Judge, however, sharply picked up on these two words, a look of confusion in his eyes.
This was a critical period in the Great War, marked by the Four Emperors. The Marines were deploying forces elsewhere?
Then what was the purpose of sending these forces away? But Smoker did not answer him, because the group quickly ascended to the third-floor attic and saw a wide, open area ahead.
There were rockeries, flowing water, and wisps of green smoke rising. The scenery of the third-floor attic was refreshing, and the clean fragrance floating in the air was invigorating.
Judge instantly fixed his eyes on the young man sitting cross-legged in front of the tea tray. His face was just as strangely youthful as the photo seen in the newspapers.
From when Arashi's fame first shook the world until now, nearly twenty years must have passed, right?
His age should be between forty and fifty, of the same older generation as the three Admirals, yet his face was excessively young.
"Mr. Vinsmoke Judge, to be able to see you in Wano Country is truly an unexpected and pleasant surprise for me!"
Arashi said with a smile, gesturing with his right hand toward the seats in front of him.
Instantly, the five Vinsmokes felt their hearts tighten, and for a moment, they were somewhat nervous. This was an invitation from the world's most strongest man.
They looked at the tea table ahead; there were not too many, not too few, exactly five seats.
"Fleet Admiral Arashi!" Taking a deep breath, Judge stepped forward and called out in a low voice.
"Sit!" Arashi said with a smile.
Although his tone was gentle and mild, Vinsmoke Judge naturally wouldn't relax because of it. His expression was completely serious and grave.
He also felt immense pressure in his heart. Who was the person sitting before him? He was once called a legend of his generation in the Marines.
Before the Great Pirate Era, he had personally captured the two legendary figures, Pirate King Roger and Golden Lion Shiki.
After his return not long ago, he had initiated the War at Marineford, imprisoning the last remaining legend in the world, Whitebeard.
This man had single-handedly buried an era. He was the pinnacle of this era. Not a single powerhouse could stand above him and act arrogantly.
Facing such a strong powerhouse, how could Vinsmoke Judge not feel timid, apprehensive, and constrained? Taking a shallow breath, Judge slowly sat down.
His four children, who were behind him, also sat down beside him, all appearing cautious. The atmosphere was awkward for a moment.
Vinsmoke Judge didn't know what to say. He had thought of many things on the way. But the moment he saw his opponent, his mind felt somewhat blank.
In the face of such a powerhouse, any kind of hypocrisy or flattery was useless. "I can only rely on sincerity to express my purpose and decision for coming here."
Taking a deep breath, Judge's eyes firmed, and he prepared to speak.
But at that moment, Arashi picked up the teapot on the table with his right hand, filled the five cups on the table with tea, and said with a seemingly casual smile.
"I am already aware of the purpose of Mr. Judge's visit. On behalf of the Marines, I thank the Vinsmoke family for this act of sending charcoal in snowy weather."
Hearing this, Judge was taken aback, and his expression relaxed slightly. "This is the decision my Vinsmoke family has made in the face of the ever-changing future!"
The smile on Arashi's face grew wider. He pushed the five cups of tea in front of the five people.
"Thank you!" Reiju, Yonji, and the others were all somewhat flattered. This was tea poured for them by the world's most strongest man.
But this also made them feel a little relaxed, because it meant that Fleet Admiral Arashi seemed to harbor no ill will toward them.
"The correct decision," Arashi chuckled softly.
After saying this, he changed the subject. "Although you've come a bit late, this decision has, in a way, decided the fate of the Vinsmoke family."
Fate?! These two heavy words instantly made the faces of Judge and the others change slightly.
"Please give us your combat orders regarding Onigashima! The Vinsmoke family has come out in full force this time and will certainly share a common destiny with the Marines!" Judge said through gritted teeth.
He felt a little nervous, unsure why his opponent would speak of fate in such a way. "Hehe, Mr. Judge need not be nervous."
"Please, have some tea! When I knew the Vinsmoke family was coming, this pot of tea had already been personally brewed by me for you."
"It's a famous new tea from the Flower Capital of Wano Country. I've tasted it; the fragrance is clean and hits the nose, the taste is mellow and rich, and the texture is quite good."
"Even in the world, it is one of the few good teas," Arashi said with a smile.
The five of them looked at each other, not knowing what this Marine Fleet Admiral was up to, why he had suddenly switched the topic to tea.
But they didn't dare say much, only able to lift their teacups and take a small sip.
The tea was clear, the temperature just right, and the clean fragrance lingered after entering their mouths, making all five of them's eyes light up.
It was indeed a rare, good tea. However, at the same time, they also confirmed one thing: their opponent was indeed talking about the tea.
"How is it?" Arashi asked with a smile.
"Good tea!" Vinsmoke Judge said in a low voice.
He was a rough man; fighting was his forte, but to find words to describe tea was too difficult for him.
"As far as I know. It seems the Vinsmokes have another child left out in the world?"
Suddenly, Arashi seemed to mention it casually. However, this simple sentence caused the faces of everyone present to change.
Judge, in particular, tensed up, feeling shocked in his heart. His opponent was even aware of such a matter.
Seeing a leopard through a tube—from this one point, one could see how much Arashi knew about the Vinsmoke family.
"It's Sanji. He is Father's third son and also my younger brother!" Reiju bit her lip and then quickly replied.
Faced with a question from the world's number one, they could not remain silent; that would undoubtedly be a rude gesture.
"Vinsmoke Sanji? know him, the cook of the Straw Hat boy's crew. What's his bounty now?" Arashi said with a smile.
"A bounty of seventy-seven million! He is the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates, and also serves as a combatant." Smoker's voice came from the distance.
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