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"Ace!" the young man murmured.
"I remember! I remember everything!" He suddenly raised his head and shouted with excitement, tears welling up in his eyes.
Dragon was taken aback, but then his expression softened. He walked over and patted the other's shoulder.
"Ace is now the only remaining Emperor in the New World! The world now reveres him as the Flame Emperor!"
"He possesses Haki that is in no way inferior to Red-Haired Shanks's, and his strength is immense."
"Sabo, you must want to see him now, right?" Hearing this, Sabo shuddered and then immediately nodded.
"Yes, he is the only family I have left in this world! Ace is very busy right now. Before you see him, why don't we go see your other brother first?"
Dragon said with a smile, a hint of emotion on his face. "Brother?" Sabo was stunned, but he quickly reacted. "Mr. Dragon, are you talking about Luffy?"
After this sentence, he said excitedly, "That's right, you are Luffy's father."
Dragon smiled and nodded. "On the eve of the beginning of this chaotic era, it's time for you three brothers to gather all your strength in one place!"
Then, his expression grew stern again, and he looked at the other army commanders who were already standing in a line before him.
"Ivankov!" "Betty!" "Morley!" "Karasu!" "Lindbergh!"
"The Marines have launched an unprecedented war, and it has also laid the foundation for their position in the New World, and the impact of this war will be continuous and long-lasting; everything is just beginning!"
"For us, this is also a very good opportunity! Prepare to move! It's time for the Revolutionary Army to make a move as well!"
The low words were laced with an exciting meaning, causing the various army commanders to look up, their eyes bright.
Without a doubt, this would be the Revolutionary Army's largest. An operation that would last a long time, one that would startle the entire world.
"Then let's give the World Government some trouble! For the noblest ideal of our lives! Let's do it!"
Dragon looked at the excited expressions of his army commanders and smiled as well.
"About Kuma."
Speaking of this, he did not continue. Ivankov's expression changed. "There must be some misunderstanding in this. I will go and ask him face to face to get a clear answer!"
"What kind of magic does Arashi possess to make Kuma willingly stay there?" Dragon's eyes flickered, but he didn't say much, only nodding.
He already had some guesses in his heart. Bartholomew Kuma had only one weakness, and that was Bonney!
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--World Government, Army Headquarters--
"Arashi? That Marine kid has huge potential." "Steel Bone" Kong, with his massive build and mountain-shaped hairstyle, looked down at the newspaper on his desk, his expression incredibly grave.
He was naturally familiar with Arashi. The other had once served under his command. And on a personal level, he greatly admired the justice this young man upheld.
However, the newspaper delivered this morning was simply too shocking, even causing his scalp to tingle.
"Are you prepared? Do you want to go to war with the world?" Kong said in a low voice. At this time, the army general beside him also looked at him.
"Commander-in-Chief, what are your thoughts on this matter? The actions of the Marines are inextricably linked to you! And, this new Marine Fleet Admiral seems to have served under you as well!"
Hearing the slightly teasing and sarcastic words in his ear, Kong's expression did not change.
He just responded coldly. "That kid was a troublemaker back then! After becoming Fleet Admiral, it's not surprising for him to do some outrageous things."
"What surprises me is, why didn't the World Government's side inform us of any of their actions?"
"Instead, they suffered such a huge price and loss, becoming a laughingstock for the world."
These words were not soft, even somewhat tough, causing the general who had just spoken to have his expression change.
"You, you are too bold, to dare to speak recklessly about your superiors?"
Kong sneered. "I didn't say anything."
Just then, a hurried figure ran in from outside the door, heading straight for the Commander-in-Chief, Kong. "Commander-in-Chief Kong! The Elders are looking for you!"
Hearing this, the sneer on Kong's face dissipated, and then he slowly stood up. "Lead the way!"
Sunlight streamed through the glass doors and windows, scattering golden, mottled patches on the floor.
The palace was very quiet. No, it could be said that it was quiet to the point of being unsettling. Within the empty hall, the lights were still bright in the daytime.
Hot coffee sat on the table, and on the leather sofa sat four old men with grim expressions. "Steel Bone Kong!" A deep voice came from one of the old men.
Kong looked up, gazing at the other party. In his position, he was naturally no stranger to the four old men before him.
But when he saw that there were only four, he still felt a tremor in his soul. The one who was not present was the Warrior God of Science and Defense, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn!
The one speaking was the Warrior God of Justice, Saint Topman Warcury. This was a very small detail, but it proved an unbelievable, almost bizarre, major event.
"Honorable Elders." Taking a deep breath, Kong suddenly spoke.
"Before we begin our conversation, please allow me to ask a question first." A shadow hung over the faces of the four old men.
After a moment, the Warrior God of Agriculture, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, spoke.
"Speak! With your current status, you do have some qualifications to communicate with us."
Kong did not mind their condescending attitude, but nodded, his eyes becoming sharp and grave. "What I want to ask is! Where did Lord Saint Saturn go?"
A single sentence made the eyes of the four old men turn icy, and the spacious palace fell silent.
This conversation was very secret, and all the servants of the Holy Land had been dismissed. The atmosphere was noticeably different, having become heavy.
"The question you've raised leaves us speechless," Saint Marcus Mars said slowly.
"That newspaper, I imagine you have already seen it today. There is no need to question it. That is the truth! Kong!" Hearing this, Kong's pupils contracted.
Although he had already had his suspicions the first time he saw the news, he still felt shocked when the truth was confirmed.
"In other words, you were the ones who first broke the agreement and launched an attack on the Marines?"
This sentence angered the four old men, and they all fixed their gazes on him. "Kong! Are you questioning us?" Saint Topman Warcury shouted in a low voice.
"Arashi forgot his identity, the Marines forgot their mission. Now, are you going to betray us too?"
His voice grew heavier with each sentence, accompanied by four increasingly oppressive auras that spread out.
Kong naturally felt it, but he was not afraid, his expression remaining unchanged.
"Betrayal? I've never thought of such a thing. I have worked hard on this battlefield my entire life. You should be very clear about my longing for justice!" Kong said in a low voice.
"That's for the best. The importance of the army you lead is self-evident. If even a guy like you isn't obedient," Saint Topman Warcury's eyes were cold, and he did not say the rest.
"We have summoned you here this time precisely for this matter! The stance of the Marines has undoubtedly diverged from justice and the World Government."
"Saint Saturn's action was a decisive move made out of necessity, but he failed and was buried by Arashi's cruel methods," the Warrior God of Finance, Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, spoke.
The truth he uttered made Kong's pupils contract. Dead?! The World Government had lost one of the Five Elders!
This was undoubtedly a shocking and terrifying fact. Given Saint Saturn's status, his fall was no different from the world burying a god.
"What a startling reality! So, this morning's news!" Kong said in a low voice.
"Although it was enough to shake the entire world and cause turmoil, what the newspaper said was accurate!"
"This is the Marines' scheme, using the victory of the Onigashima battle as a tool to reap the fruits of their victory and expand their influence."
"How despicable!" Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro said coldly. Kong listened to these words with a complicated heart.
He, too, was once a Marine and the highest-ranking commander of the Marines at that time. "So, do they have the power to fight the world?" he said slowly.
"Hehe! Fight the world? Don't you underestimate the world? Occupying Wano Country, seizing the territories of those so-called Four Emperors, is that what you call the world?"
"Kong, you have underestimated the scope of the world!" Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro laughed.
He suddenly stood up, raised his right hand, and pointed outside. "Look at that flag! That is what you call the world!" Kong's whole body shook.
Following the direction of the other's finger, he looked past the main gate and saw the flag that stood at Mary Geoise, at the headquarters of the World Government.
It was shaped like a cross, with circles at the four vertices and the center, and below it were the words WORLD GOVERNMENT.
"Do you know what that represents?" Saint Topman Warcury said coldly. "The four dots represent the four seas, and the circle in the middle is. An alliance of over 170 countries from all over the world!"
After a pause, a cold light shot from his eyes. "Do you see now? Kong! This is the world!"
The voice was sonorous and forceful, causing Kong's pupils to shrink slightly as he stood silent for a long time. "Go and make preparations! Recognize your position, and do not do anything that oversteps your bounds!"
"We must be on guard against the Marine side, as a series of hostile actions may occur next. Prepare for war, Kong! When necessary, for the sake of maintaining justice, any price can be paid!"
The words that followed sent another violent tremor through Kong's body. Even after walking out of this Holy Land, Kong's mind was still in turmoil.
He slowly raised his hands, as if noticing that his palms were trembling slightly.
Clenching his fists tightly, Kong's face was frosty and grave. "They still have that high and mighty attitude! But this time, it is indeed the most dangerous moment for the World Government in eight hundred years!"
Slowly looking up, feeling the cold wind that blew from the pinnacle of this world, Kong seemed more clear-headed than ever before.
"Arashi! You little brat, you are something else!" A smile bloomed on Kong's lips again.
"I never thought that one day, you and I would face each other as enemies! How interesting!" Gazing up at the sky, Kong stood there for a long time.
A moment later, he turned again to look at the magnificent buildings floating among the clouds. Faintly, sounds of laughter and merriment could be heard.
No one knew the crisis that this world was about to face. Those lofty nobles were still enjoying their extravagant and corrupt lives in Wano Country.
A great disaster had raised Arashi's prestige in this nation to the absolute maximum. All Marine operations here were no longer hindered and were even greatly welcomed.
The recruitment work, in particular, was proceeding incredibly smoothly.
A large number of passionate young men and samurai excitedly rushed into the bases, expressing their ambition to join the military and follow Fleet Admiral Arashi.
Arashi was recuperating in the Shogun's castle. The World Government's unknown weapon had undoubtedly provoked him, and it also made him angry.
But he was also very clear that the war between the two was a long-term process, and there was no rush.
Of course, if the progress in Vegapunk's laboratory yielded results, he would certainly not hesitate to conduct a weapon test of his own.
For now, the most important matter was still the plan regarding the New World. Arashi attached great importance to this plan.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed since the incident with the unknown weapon.
The world was already in an uproar. The after-effects of the Battle of Onigashima were beginning to spread.
Countless passionate youths trembled with excitement over this matter, roaring that they wanted to join the Marines.
They wanted to contribute their strength to the cause of justice in the future.
Some ambitious individuals admired the power of the Marines and sought to make a name for themselves, choosing to visit the local recruitment offices.
One could say that a fanatical Marine craze was sweeping the world. In a sense, the era seemed to be transitioning from the Great Pirate Era, sparked by Roger twenty years ago, into a brand new Great Marine Era.
Compared to pirates, the Marines undoubtedly had a greater advantage.
First, they held the name of justice. Second, the Marines had strict rules, especially after Arashi took office; he prioritized the interests of the common people.
In many conflicts between commoners and nobles, Marine officers would unhesitatingly stand on the side of the commoners.
Finally, the current strength of the Marines was truly formidable. The Four Emperors of the New World had been defeated, which could be said to be a wake-up call for all pirates in the world.
It also vented the anger of the common people whom pirates had once bullied. The dreams of the past could be realized in the Marines!
Moreover, those with keen insight saw the current Marines as a stock with great potential. They believed that Fleet Admiral Arashi was an ambitious man.
He would not stop here. In a few more years, when the Marines' strength had accumulated enough, they might even be able to replace the World Government.
However, they could not see the future direction of the Marines.
After all, what was certain was that all of the Marines' focus in the future would be on the New World.
Compared to the Four Blues and the first half of the Grand Line, the World Government's influence there was undoubtedly much smaller.
"Tap!" "Tap~" "Tap~" "Tap~"
Arashi's right fingers rhythmically tapped on the tabletop, making a light sound. He was lost in thought.
The creation and construction of the New World was undoubtedly a complex problem.
After a long, long time, he suddenly took a breath, then picked up the tea on the table. After taking a sip, he was taken aback. The tea had already gone cold.
"Have I been so lost in thought?" But this deep thought was worth it. He already had a good plan. With a smile on his face, Arashi looked up toward the door.
Three breaths later, a figure walked in quickly. Upon seeing him, he quickly bowed slightly. "Fleet Admiral Arashi!"
Arashi smiled and nodded. "Lord Kozuki Sukiyaki, what brings you here today?"
"I have an important matter to report to you!" The person who had arrived was none other than Kozuki Sukiyaki.
"Oh?" Arashi raised his eyebrows, gestured for the other to sit, and placed the teapot on the burning charcoal.
"I'm listening!" Kozuki Sukiyaki's expression was grave, and he did not beat around the bush.
The first sentence he spoke left Arashi in a daze. "Do you know of the Ancient Weapon, Pluton?"
The water in the teapot, which had already cooled, began to steam again over the charcoal fire.
"Pluton?" Arashi's eyes narrowed slightly, and he gazed at the other party.
Kozuki Sukiyaki, the former shogun of Wano Country, with his status, would naturally be aware of most of the nation's secrets.
The Pluton he mentioned was naturally not a casual remark, but concerned a powerful ancient weapon.
This weapon was, of course, the same one that Crocodile, now one of the five Admirals, had pursued before.
The legendary Pluton possessed the terrifying power to destroy an island with a single shot. Of the same name, there were two others, Uranus and Poseidon.
"Yes, this ancient weapon from the legends is actually buried here in Wano Country, and this is also one of the reasons why this country has been isolated and not open to the outside world for hundreds of years," Kozuki Sukiyaki sighed.
Arashi's expression returned to calm. As long as one's identity, strength, and status reached a certain level, one would naturally hear of the great name of the Ancient Weapons.
People with great ambitions often dream of gaining the power to dominate the world, achieving fame, wealth, status, and influence.
The World Government was also constantly searching for their whereabouts to enhance the foundation of its rule over the world.
"Once this news is known to the outside world, it will surely cause chaos throughout the world and Wano Country will bear the brunt of it, suffering a devastating disaster," Kozuki Sukiyaki said in a low, sighing voice.
"Then why, Mr. Sukiyaki, did you choose to tell me such important news at this time?" Arashi said with a smile.
"Because you, sir, are truly different," Kozuki Sukiyaki said seriously, his eyes fixed on him.
This sentence was not flattery or a polite formality, but a conclusion drawn after their brief encounter and interaction.
If Arashi possessed only great power, he would not have shared this news with him. But after experiencing the disaster of the past few days, Kozuki Sukiyaki saw something truly different in this powerhouse.
That was benevolence, justice, and a heart of compassion! As the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, possessing power that could be called invincible in the world, Arashi could be said to be above ten thousand people.
Yet such a powerhouse rarely possessed a heart of compassion. To sacrifice himself for the peace of Wano Country.
This was not something just anyone could do! Even if one possessed invincible power, as long as there was a shred of selfishness in one's heart, one would never do such a thing.
He saw Arashi's virtues, as if he had seen the radiance of divinity. And it was precisely because of this that he decided to inform him of this news.
Pluton possesses the terrifying power to destroy the world. If such power falls into the hands of any single person, it will lead to disaster."
"But only you, sir, can truly master it, control it! In the entire world, perhaps only you can control it without letting it produce a bad outcome."
Speaking to this point, Kozuki Sukiyaki slowly stood up and bowed. "I will help you find Pluton! And I sincerely hope that you can lead it to make the world a better place!" Arashi was taken aback, a solemn expression appearing on his face.
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