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The Ancient Weapon, Pluton! The name of this weapon first appeared in the basement in the Alabasta arc, recorded on a Poneglyph.
Later, in Water 7, its blueprints appeared in the hands of Franky. Finally, its traces have been revealed in Wano Country. Arashi's expression was solemn.
He knew very well that Kozuki Sukiyaki's visit was not just to pass on the news of Pluton, but also a form of entrustment.
This represented the 100% trust of Wano Country! "I promise you, I will use it to do things for justice!"
The heavy words brought a smile to Kozuki Sukiyaki's face. "Please, come with me!" Then, Kozuki Sukiyaki led Arashi away from the Shogun's castle.
The Shogun's castle in the Flower Capital was the political center of Wano Country, and beneath it was a secret chamber, which housed Poneglyphs and many secrets. At this moment, the two of them were heading to this secret chamber.
No one else followed. They were silent all the way, without any unnecessary words. A moment later, the candles in the secret chamber were lit.
Arashi scanned this mysterious secret chamber and found that the space was not small. He walked slowly within it and saw the square Poneglyph.
Kozuki Sukiyaki held a torch, illuminating it for him. Gazing quietly at the text on the Poneglyph, Arashi's eyes flickered slightly, but he did not speak.
He could naturally understand the meaning of the text, but with his current status and strength, he was no longer very interested in it, merely understanding it as a story.
Kozuki Sukiyaki stood to the side, a look of doubt on his face. From Arashi's actions and expression, he saw something that surprised him: this Marine Fleet Admiral understood the text of the Poneglyphs.
This was truly unbelievable! "Do you know the specific location of Pluton?" Arashi asked softly. He had made it clear that Sukiyaki had brought him here.
It was for the Poneglyph in the secret chamber, and secondly, this place was hidden enough to be a good place for conversation. Kozuki Sukiyaki nodded.
"It is buried in a hidden place. If you are to reactivate it, please be cautious." After a pause, his expression became one of utmost gravity.
"Because a weapon of such immense power will surely have an impact on the world."
Arashi nodded. "Then, please show me! The legendary Pluton!"
The two of them talked for a long time in this secret chamber. For most of that time, it was Kozuki Sukiyaki recounting his life experiences and his hopes for Wano Country.
Arashi listened quietly, as if listening to an old man's story. In the end, they decided to excavate the Ancient Weapon Pluton in three days.
This was undoubtedly a major event! The moment Kozuki Sukiyaki decided to inform Arashi of Pluton's existence.
It meant that this ancient weapon, hidden from the world for countless ages, was about to be unearthed.
On the third day, a large number of Marines gathered in the Shogun's castle. The one in the lead was Smoker, known as the White Hunter.
His expression was frosty, and at the same time, he felt shocked in his heart. "The legendary Pluton is going to be excavated today?"
When he heard this sudden directive, Smoker was still a bit dazed. Because before this, Arashi had not revealed the slightest hint.
The legendary Ancient Weapon, Pluton, was actually in Wano Country! "If that guy Crocodile knew about this!"
Involuntarily, a smile appeared on Smoker's lips. His first feeling about this matter was that it was very interesting!
Because back in Alabasta, Crocodile's goal was this very weapon, naturally, for the sake of rescuing Arashi. He never expected that this powerful weapon was actually in Wano.
"The long-famed Ancient Weapon, Pluton! I wonder what it looks like," Smoker said with a smile on his lips, exhaling a puff of smoke.
He had some anticipation for today's mission. A moment later, Arashi and Kozuki Sukiyaki arrived.
"Fleet Admiral!" Smoker and the Marines on both sides bowed in unison. "No need for formalities. Let's set off!"
"Today, the excavation mission is the most important thing," Arashi said with a faint wave and a smile.
He was also full of curiosity about the Ancient Weapon Pluton. The Poneglyphs had mentioned its name many times, and its legends were spread all over the world.
Countless people yearned for it, wanting to obtain its power. Even the new ship of the Straw Hat crew, the Thousand Sunny, was built using its blueprints.
However, compared to the legendary destructive power of Pluton, the Sunny was much inferior.
The team quickly set off, heading to the destination for excavation under the guidance of Kozuki Sukiyaki.
Pluton was indeed buried beneath Wano Country. For countless years, this had been the greatest secret of this nation.
Arashi crossed his arms, watching the Marines ahead working hard with shovels and pickaxes. He tilted his head slightly to glance at Kozuki Sukiyaki.
The latter's expression was grave, with a trace of apprehension and worry.
The legendary ancient weapon, whose name spread everywhere, but no one had ever seen its true form.
Gradually, as the Marines excavated, a huge deep pit appeared ahead. "I see it! It's a warship!"
"Oh my god, it's huge!" The exclamations of the Marines came. Arashi's eyes moved, and he looked at Smoker.
The latter understood. "Everyone, fall back!"
With a loud shout, the Marines immediately withdrew. Then, Arashi stepped forward, came to the place where the thing was excavated, and looked down.
He could already vaguely make out that the mysterious object was being dug up.
It should be the mast of a warship. "Pluton?" he murmured. He slowly stretched out his right hand, then slammed it on the ground.
"VMMM!"
A mysterious power immediately spread out. A large amount of sand and earth rolled up, spiraling to one side and piling up into a mound.
Gradually, as the sand and earth were swept away, the mysterious ship buried in front became clearer and clearer.
"The mast! It's the mast! And those cold, pitch-black, terrifying cannon muzzles! It's like a monster buried underground!"
"Is this Pluton?" Exclamations of amazement were heard. At the bottom of the deep pit, the ancient warship was quietly docked, mysterious and cold, with a jet-black luster and a very strong texture.
Arashi's eyes fluttered, and his right hand trembled slightly again. The massive ancient warship suddenly levitated, stopping only when it was parallel to him.
"Pluton!" Arashi gazed at the behemoth before him. It was quietly docked there, yet it seemed to have a life of its own, looking down on everything.
At the same time, its sharp angles and style were full of a cold, dangerous aura. The complete opposite of the Thousand Sunny, this was a true weapon of war.
From the huge, pitch-black cannon muzzles protruding from its body, one could easily come to this conclusion. It was as if a casual shot could destroy an island.
Suddenly, Arashi's expression froze. He floated up and boarded this ancient warship. Then, a look of regret appeared on his face.
Unfortunately, the Ancient Weapon Pluton could not be put into use immediately. Its hull was dilapidated and damaged in many places.
Even the power system was probably destroyed. After circling this huge warship, Arashi jumped down.
"Inspect it carefully, make a file of its overall condition, and then put it on my desk," he said to Smoker with a sigh.
"Understood!" Smoker nodded. Then, he waved his hand and led the Marines onto the warship.
"Inspect it carefully! Every detail, every damaged part must be recorded!" The Marines seemed both nervous and excited.
"Yes!" They had just learned that the ancient warship before them was the legendary Pluton. A moment later, the trembling voices of the Marines were heard.
"Report! A cannon has been found, it's still lit and emitting heat!"
"Report! A special power unit has been found in the cabin. Although it's damaged, it can barely operate!"
"Report! The stern is severely damaged. It is judged that it cannot continue to sail in the sea."
"Report! The keel of the ship is suspected to be cast from the trunk of the Treasure Tree Adam, it's extremely tough!"
"If we want to restart this warship, we probably need professionals to repair and modify it, or to find the original construction blueprints." Smoker's expression changed.
Hearing this news. His mood was a bit heavy. Undoubtedly, the news about Pluton was mixed.
But in the end, the conclusion was still that Pluton, this ancient weapon, probably could not be put into use immediately. "Forget it, this is not something I need to worry about!"
"Fleet Admiral Arashi will probably hand it over to that group from the science unit." With a light sigh, Smoker shook his head and smiled again.
The excavation and discovery of Pluton was undoubtedly an exciting event for the Marines.
Although this ancient weapon was damaged in many places and needed repairs, it was still a joyous occasion.
That day, Arashi had a call with Vegapunk on Sky Island. "What? You found the Ancient Weapon Pluton in the New World?"
"For real? You can't joke about something like this!" Vegapunk's big head was filled with shock.
"Right now, it's parked in front of me," Arashi said with a smile.
"I'm coming to the New World, Arashi! I have to see this world-famous ancient weapon!" Vegapunk shouted excitedly.
Arashi, however, shook his head. "Your importance to us is self-evident. Any trip outside is a risk!"
"No, I don't care! This time, I must see it! This will be a great help to my experiments!" Vegapunk shouted.
"I will transport it to Sky Island!" Arashi said. "I'm coming over right now!" Vegapunk was very firm.
This made Arashi frown. He didn't know what was with him this time, that he was so insistent on coming to Wano.
After a slight hesitation, he sighed. "I will send an Admiral to pick you up. If possible, I'd like to arrange a new laboratory for you!"
Hearing this, Vegapunk was instantly excited. "Great! And Mr. Shipwright, he will be coming with me this time, Arashi! We haven't seen each other in a long time either!"
Arashi was taken aback for a moment before he remembered who the shipwright was.
Tom the Fish-Man! The name flashed in his mind, and he also recalled some memories about him.
The world's number one shipwright, who had once built the "Oro Jackson" for the Pirate King Roger, and because of this, was deemed guilty by the World Government.
But because of the Sea Train, the judge changed the sentence, giving him time to build it. In the end, when the Sea Train was completed.
The World Government took him away. However, it was also at that time that a team of unknown individuals appeared and snatched Tom from the hands of the World Government.
From then on, the world's number one shipwright vanished without a trace. "Mr. Tom? The New World is indeed in great need of him right now," Arashi said thoughtfully.
The Sea Train was able to connect Water 7 and Enies Lobby in the first half of the Grand Line, so it could naturally play its role in the New World.
This steam-powered train marked the dawn of the first industrial revolution in the pirate world.
He wanted to forge the New World into a kingdom belonging to the Marines.
A tool like the Sea Train could naturally strengthen the connection between islands and the intensity of his control.
Of course, this alone was still not enough. He also needed to build and create several massive fortresses on the sea, just like in the first half of the Grand Line.
"Alright! Then we'll go make preparations right now!"
"It would be best to send Kizaru to pick us up. His speed is the fastest!" Vegapunk said without any politeness.
Arashi agreed with a chuckle. Then, he made a call to Whole Cake Island. After a brief description of the matter, he got to the point.
"I'll have to trouble you to make a trip, Borsalino," Arashi said with a smile.
"It's what I should do. However, you found Pluton in Wano Country? That's terrifying!" Borsalino exclaimed.
The current strength of the Marines was already formidable enough.
They had even achieved final victory in the duel of the War of the Best and were now poised to unify the entire New World.
In the recent period, all the pirates in this sea had fallen silent. Five Admirals, one legendary Fleet Admiral—who could stand against such a force?
The Totto Land kingdom, which included 34 islands. It had already been brought under preliminary control through the Admirals' assertive takeover in the recent period.
Military bases had been established on every island, and people had been appointed in charge. At the same time, recruitment had also begun.
"Get moving right away! The sooner we restore Pluton to its former glory, the sooner our Marines can possess a weapon of considerable power," Arashi said softly.
"Understood!" Kizaru nodded.
Then, he slowly stood up. After a glance around, his gaze fell upon Aokiji, who was also sitting in this temporary office.
"Kuzan!" The latter lazily raised his head, a look of confusion in his eyes.
"I'll have to trouble you to carry out a secret mission with me," Kizaru said with a grin.
"With that relaxed look of yours, it doesn't look like anything secret at all, Borsalino!" Aokiji said faintly.
"Let's go. The Fleet Admiral himself arranged this! He specifically instructed that you and I go together!" Kizaru said with a grin.
"Oh? Then I'm rather curious," Aokiji was taken aback, much of the sleepiness in his eyes dissipating. The two quickly left Whole Cake Island.
After their warship had sailed some distance, Aokiji finally spoke slowly with a grave expression. "Pluton and Vegapunk?"
"Either one of these two matters is important enough to shock the entire world!" Kizaru chuckled, his gaze fixed on the sea ahead, growing sharp.
"Isn't that the truth? But one can foresee the future of the Marines. It will surely be extraordinary!"
In Wano Country, at the Shogun's Castle and residence. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, seven days had passed since the Day of Destruction.
Yes, because of the blood-red sky that day and the terrifying signs of the entire island trembling, as if the apocalypse had arrived, the people of Wano had named it the Day of Destruction.
The Shogun's castle had been completely converted into Arashi's office. Kozuki Oden had politely offered it up.
Now, the attic of this residence had a giant "Marine" sign hanging on its front, and the iconic anchor symbol was also carved into the building.
From the inside to the outside, it was guarded by elite Marines. The people of the Flower Capital had grown accustomed to this scene and did not mind.
Arashi sat at his desk, gazing at the sea chart and related materials before him, his brow slightly furrowed.
Previously, when the Marines had just entered the New World, they had chosen Dressrosa as their new headquarters, considering the island's special location.
The nature of the Marines determined that its headquarters must be in a place with a relatively important geographical location, or one with decisive or representative significance.
Marineford was adjacent to the Red Line, forming a protective posture around the Holy Land Mary Geoise, and could be considered one of its lines of defense. But now.
The relationship between the Marines and the World Government was strained. Therefore, the choice of the new Marine Headquarters was very important.
"Tap tap tap tap~"
Arashi gently tapped on the tabletop, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the sea chart and the written materials beside it.
"The powers and islands in the New World are not simple; on the contrary, they are very complex, and unlike the first half, the strength of these islands and kingdoms is relatively greater, and some special races even possess unique talents."
Before him, Kozuki Sukiyaki acted as a guide, introducing them to him.
"Surrounding Wano Country, there are islands or countries like Hachinosu, the Lulusia Kingdom, Zou, and Egghead."
"Hachinosu, also known as the 'Pirate's Paradise', is the birthplace of the Davy Back Fight and was once occupied by the Rocks Pirates and Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach."
"Now, under the joint efforts of the Admiral Candidates Rosinante and Kuina and Buggy, as well as Vice Admirals Doflamingo and Moria, it has been occupied by the Marines."
"The Lulusia Kingdom is a country with the right to participate in the World Conference, but its economic situation is generally difficult. It is rumored that the Revolutionary Army has appeared there."
Hearing his words, Arashi was somewhat surprised. He was surprised both by the old man's well-informed news and by a familiar term in his words.
"The Revolutionary Army?"
Kozuki Sukiyaki nodded. "That's right!"
Recently, he had been staying by Arashi's side, and with a sincere heart, he wanted to do something for this Marine Fleet Admiral with his old body.
Because, through observation, he had completely sensed that the Marines had huge potential, and could even bring about a change of dynasty.
Although he was old, for some reason, the moment he told his opponent the news of Pluton. The passion in his own heart seemed to have been reawakened, and it began to boil.
He, the former shogun of Wano Country, Kozuki Sukiyaki, also wanted to accomplish something great!
For this reason, during this period, he had been gathering information through various channels. He had sent out many samurai and ninja to the outside world, taking advantage of the opportunity of opening the country.
"The island of Zou is located on the back of a giant elephant that has lived for over a thousand years and moves with the elephant, so its position is not fixed."
"The Mink Tribe lives on it. To get there, one can only rely on a Vivre Card. Egghead is an island belonging to the World Government and is very mysterious, and further away, there is the legendary giant island of Elbaf," Kozuki Sukiyaki said.
Arashi narrowed his eyes, a thoughtful expression on his face. The powers in the New World were more complex.
In addition to the islands around Wano that his opponent had mentioned.
There were also Green Bit, the Prodence Kingdom, the Mogaro Kingdom, the Majiatsuka Kingdom, and others.
One could say that in this sea with its complex climate, there also lived a diversity of races. The Four Emperors among the pirates only occupied a part of this region.
This world, belonging to the sea, naturally had geographical characteristics that were different from Arashi's previous life, which determined that achieving a unified and powerful kingdom would be difficult.
The sea between the islands was the greatest barrier between them.
Even the World Government, the twenty kings of the past, had only used a large alliance to encompass more than a hundred countries to achieve a unification in form.
But in reality, the countries were still independent. So, where should the new Marine Headquarters be established?
A question mark appeared in Arashi's mind. This was a question worth thinking about and a question to be taken seriously.
Because the new headquarters would, in the future, be the capital of the new Marine kingdom in the New World, the center of all power.
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