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"Wano is difficult to defend and difficult to attack. Islands surround Totto Land. Dressrosa is located at the entrance to the New World, and Hachinosu has always been a pirate's paradise and also has its characteristics."
Arashi was in a bit of a dilemma. The islands he now controlled could almost all be used as territories on their own; they were even the original territories of the Four Emperors.
"If you are to decide on the new headquarters for the Marines, I believe Wano Country is a good place," Kozuki Sukiyaki said with a smile, seeming to have guessed what was on Arashi's mind.
"The Marines have sufficient prestige and foundation here, and the people also trust Fleet Admiral Arashi." Hearing this, Arashi smiled but did not answer.
Any of the territories he now possessed could serve as a headquarters, and he was in no hurry to choose a location.
"Thank you, old Mr. Sukiyaki, for introducing me to the situation in this sea. But I wonder if you would be interested."
"In working for the Marines?" Arashi asked with a smile.
"To be able to dedicate my strength for the sake of justice is something I have dreamed of!" This made Arashi laugh.
"Hehehe, in the Marines, people of your age, old sir, are all thinking about retirement."
"I still want to see the world again before I die!" Kozuki Sukiyaki said in a low voice, an inexplicable light in his eyes.
His son, Kozuki Oden, had been rebellious since he was young, leaving Wano at an early age to see the outside world.
But he had not yet had the chance to see it all. Now, this chaotic era, just beginning to sprout, was the best time.
"Then, old Mr. Sukiyaki, you shall serve in the position of Vice Admiral!" Arashi said with a smile.
Kozuki Sukiyaki quickly stood up, then bowed solemnly. The Marines' foundation in the New World was still shallow, and they needed a large number of officers at all levels and a huge number of Marines.
His request was exactly what he wanted. Although a large number of troops had been recruited recently in places like Wano, Totto Land, and Hachinosu, it still seemed sparse compared to the territory they now controlled.
Of course, this required time to accumulate; it could not be rushed.
According to his judgment and speculation, it would take at least a year for the Marines to fully secure the territory they now held.
Time passed.
The Marine territories of the Totto Land kingdom, Hachinosu, Wano, and Dressrosa strengthened their connections with each other, their ports filled with warships.
Arsenals, military bases, and fortresses were being established with great urgency.
One could say that the New World had completely entered a brand new Great Marine Era.
What was even more surprising was that during this period, due to Kozuki Sukiyaki's initiative.
He led the Marines to Zou to negotiate, resulting in an alliance between the Marines and the Mink Tribe. With the Marines' protection, the Minks also began to venture out of Zou, attempting to face the world.
The Tontatta Tribe of Dressrosa also had some of its members join the Marines, and through military merit, had already successfully been promoted to the rank of Captain.
For a time, the strength of the Marines increased greatly, presenting a prosperous and thriving appearance.
At the same time, the prestige and influence of the Marines in the world also grew immensely. This also led to the unease and worry of the kings of many countries.
An emergency World Conference was in progress. "I've never seen such a rushed and discourteous conference! Is it because of the Marines? That War of the Best on Onigashima was truly shocking!"
"Does the World Government also have such moments of impatience? The rise of the Marines may trigger a global turmoil. This conference."
"The World Government's purpose is likely to determine the attitude of each country. Perhaps they even want to start a war?"
In the Holy Land, Mary Geoise. Within the splendid reception hall, kings and nobles from all over the world spoke in low voices with grave expressions.
This sudden invitation had made many nobles and kings feel dissatisfied, and even surprised and abrupt. Because the original World Conference was scheduled to be held in more than a year.
The most recent one had just ended not long ago. This was according to precedent, a rule that had been in place for hundreds of years.
But suddenly, the World Government had dispatched a CP to deliver messages and send invitations to all countries.
Yes, a secret team. However, neither the Marines nor the World Government had stated the battle on Onigashima, which had once been close between the two.
Had been completely severed. It was even possible that it could lead to further conflict, developing into a massive war.
"Something big is about to happen! This is a first in eight hundred years! Can the Marines be said to control the New World now?"
"Not yet, but it's not far off. Those nobles and countries from the New World now have to report to, apply to, and pay tolls to the Marines to pass through the sea routes."
"Sigh, the Heavenly Tribute was already annoying enough, and now we have to pay another fee. A chaotic world is not necessarily a good thing for small countries like ours!"
"Let's just hope that they can mediate properly and maintain a superficial peace for a while longer!" The sound of hushed conversations echoed in the air.
The spacious hall was filled with kings, nobles, and princes from various countries. The atmosphere was different from any other World Conference.
One could feel the tension and gravity here. A look of nervousness and solemnity could be seen on everyone's face.
They all knew very well in their hearts that if things went wrong in the future, a war of the century might begin.
"We are just the early arrivals. Those who are far away will probably need some more time to arrive."
"This time, I'm afraid all the countries in the world will be present!" "What a world turmoil!" Sighs were heard continuously.
This emergency World Conference covered the entire globe, encompassing more than 140 countries under the World Government, and it was foreseeable that this would also be the most complete gathering of all the kings and nobles of all countries in history.
In Alabasta.
"An emergency World Conference? An invitation from the World Government?" Cobra frowned tightly, clutching the gilded invitation in his hand, feeling his scalp tingle.
"This World Conference was decided upon by the highest council of the Five Elders, and they issued the notice. Your Majesty, Cobra is requested to attend."
"This will concern the safety and peace of the world." A man in a black suit with a cold face said, his voice very cold.
Cobra could feel the powerful aura from the other party, and he also saw the deputy commander of the royal guard, Pell, in a state of high alert, ready to draw his weapon at any moment.
The soldiers in the main hall had already placed their right hands on the hilts of their longswords, staring intently at every member of this team.
"Alright!" After a long while, Cobra nodded in agreement. After receiving his response, the leader nodded. "Then, we will take our leave!"
Cobra's expression was serious. He watched the team leave before finally retracting his gaze.
"An emergency World Conference! Your Majesty, this must be in response to the war that Prince Arashi initiated not long ago!"
Igaram said in a low voice. "They do not come with good intentions!" Pell also took his hand off the hilt of his sword, then walked over and said in a low voice.
"To go or not to go?" Cobra hesitated.
As the king of Alabasta and Arashi's older brother, he hoped that the two sides would maintain a peaceful situation. Still, he also knew very well that this was simply impossible.
His younger brother was too assertive, and his power was also growing rapidly. "Your Majesty, if you choose to accept their invitation this time."
"With your relationship with Prince Arashi, you will meet with misfortune!" Igaram said hurriedly.
Cobra was taken aback, then finally nodded. "You have a point. But I think, given the status of the World Government, they probably wouldn't do such a thing."
Igaram was instantly anxious and was about to say more. But Cobra waved his hand. "The Alabasta of today is strong in soldiers and horses; we are not who we once were."
"Just in elite troops, we have over a million! If they want to touch me, isn't the World Government afraid of causing severe consequences?" Igaram's face was helpless.
He greatly respected his king, but he could also see his naivety. As a subject, he could not strongly oppose him.
Just then, a woman in a pink gauze dress with long blue hair draped over her shoulders strode into the palace.
"Father, you are being too naive! If you want to attend the World Conference, you might as well ask Uncle Arashi first! Your every move now could affect his safety!" Cobra was stunned.
"Vivi!" Igaram, Pell, and the others all breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing the woman who had arrived, they bowed and saluted. "Princess Vivi!"
The woman in a gauze dress with long blue hair draped over her shoulders was none other than Vivi. She was now nearly 1.7 meters tall.
Her figure was slender and exquisite, and she had grown into a graceful young woman. Due to her upbringing as a noble and royal since childhood, she also appeared mature and steady.
Especially after learning of Arashi's existence, she had come to worship him as an idol.
"Ask Arashi?" Cobra was stunned, a look of difficulty on his face.
As the older brother, he disliked asking his younger brother about such matters, because it concerned his dignity as an elder.
He was the older brother, after all. If he let his younger brother see him unable to make a decision, wouldn't he lose face?
"Uncle Arashi is now the Fleet Admiral of the Marines. The Onigashima battle that has been the talk of the world in recent days is also closely related to him."
"The World Government's anxious convening of the World Conference is not unrelated to him either. At such a critical juncture, anything you do is related to him. Asking him won't affect anything."
"Will it?" Vivi replied with a smile, appearing very composed.
His daughter's words convinced Cobra. Of course, he was even more gratified that his daughter, after experiencing the coup in Alabasta back then, had grown up.
"Alright!" he nodded.
Then, without delay, he quickly took out a special Den Den Mushi. This Den Den Mushi was golden in colour and usually seemed to be in a deep sleep, showing no signs of activity.
Cobra indeed rarely contacted Arashi. As a king, he also had many matters to attend to.
A moment later, the Den Den Mushi was connected. "This is Arashi!"
A low, flat voice came through. For some reason, the people in the royal palace felt a hint of pressure.
Just a simple, declarative sentence made them feel as if a supremely majestic figure were standing before them.
"Arashi, it's Cobra!" Cobra said in a low voice, his expression slightly serious.
Facing his own younger brother, he, as the older brother, inexplicably felt a sense of weight.
It was simply because his opponent's strength and current status were vastly different from his own.
"Brother Cobra!" Arashi raised his eyebrows, put down the document in his hand, and a smile immediately appeared on his originally cold face.
"It's been a long time since we've spoken!" Although he was the younger brother, he had the air of someone leading the conversation.
"Yes, I only heard news of you recently. You've stirred up a storm in the New World!" Cobra said with emotion.
He was composing himself. He was the older brother, after all. There was no need to have a solemn and nervous expression like Pell, Igaram, and Vivi.
"Hahahaha! A major Marine operation! We captured and dealt with a whole host of troublesome fellows like Kaido, Big Mom, Red-Hair, Hawk-Eye Mihawk, and Marshall D. Teach all at once!"
"This was also our contribution to the peace and stability of the world," Arashi said with a laugh.
"Next, we are preparing to consolidate the power of the New World. However, there are still quite a few troubles." Speaking of this, he frowned.
Vegapunk and Tom had not yet arrived in Wano, but through his conversations with Kizaru and Aokiji via Den Den Mushi, he could be certain that nothing had happened to them.
"Are you going to unify the New World?" Cobra was taken aback, his face filled with shock.
"You could say that!" Arashi did not hide or conceal his ambition in the slightest. In any case, the whole world would know about this in a year at most.
"The World Government sent an invitation for a conference to Alabasta not long ago," Cobra said tentatively, taking a deep breath.
"I know about this matter. An emergency World Conference. This is entirely aimed at the Marines."
"After all, in the battle on Onigashima, I dealt with their Warrior God of Science and Defence!" Arashi sneered.
Then, he continued without hesitation. "You cannot attend this conference, big brother! Otherwise, it will surely become a disaster for Alabasta, and you will be buried in Mary Geoise!"
A single sentence made the faces of Cobra, Vivi, Pell, and the others change drastically.
"No, that can't be, right? That place is the Holy Land, after all. Would the World Government make a move against me there?" Cobra said with a trembling voice.
"You seem to have underestimated their shamelessness and cold-bloodedness! They were able to make a move against me more than ten years ago."
"In this emergency World Conference, they can naturally use your life to threaten me again! Stay in Alabasta, don't go anywhere!"
"Otherwise, if you set foot on Mary Geoise, at that time, you will surely not be able to escape death!" Arashi's voice was cold and powerful.
But it made Cobra take a deep breath, his heart shaken.
He had not expected his younger brother to be so certain about this matter, and he naturally would not take such a risk lightly anymore.
"Next is an era of great change. Whether it's the Marines, the Revolutionary Army, or the many other powers in this world, they will all be eager to make a move and will have a series of actions."
"What you need to do is to protect yourself and Vivi. Alabasta will, in the future, become the main force for our control of the world! And, this will be soon, after I have consolidated everything I have gained in the New World!" Arashi's words.
By the end, Cobra was already hearing them in a bit of a daze. His mind was filled with extreme shock, and he couldn't hear anything else.
Finally, the Den Den Mushi was hung up. It was a long time before Cobra calmed down.
He couldn't know what earth-shattering things Arashi would do shortly, but he could be sure of one thing.
He could not attend this emergency World Conference at all. Otherwise, that group of old men standing at the pinnacle of the world would probably vent all their anger on him.
"Father!" Just then, Princess Vivi suddenly spoke with a determined expression.
"Vivi?" Cobra looked at her with confusion. "I want to go to the New World!" Vivi said.
"What?" Cobra was greatly surprised.
"If we want to help Uncle Arashi, now is the best time! I have a premonition that the Nefertari family will, shortly."
"Reach an unimaginable height!" Vivi said in a low voice. Cobra was silent for a long time.
...
Three days later, a merchant ship sailing from Alabasta headed for the New World in silence.
A few months later, they entered through the underwater Fish-Man Island, into the sea that was now in the midst of its greatest chaos in history.
At the same time, in Wano Country, the Flower Capital, at the Shogun's Castle.
"Pluton, where is it? Arashi, hurry up and take us to see it!" Vegapunk, with his large head, rushed into the Wano Country Marine Headquarters, shouting.
Arashi looked up and saw his even larger head, and couldn't help but laugh. "Vegapunk, your head has gotten bigger!" Vegapunk didn't mind his teasing at all.
On the contrary, he was somewhat proud. "This means I've gotten smarter! Arashi, stop with the nonsense, hurry up and take us to see Pluton! The legendary Ancient Weapon. This is incredible technology!"
Arashi was a bit helpless, but he understood this kind of science fanatic very well; he wouldn't be interested in anything besides science.
He looked at the old Fish-Man beside him and smiled slightly. "Mr Tom, we meet again. Fleet Admiral Arashi!" Tom also smiled.
He had been saved by a team dispatched by Arashi back then. After that, he had travelled between Sky Island and the West Blue, responsible for the modification and maintenance of Marine warships.
This could be considered continuing his old profession, and he was very familiar with it. "As for Pluton, Mr. Tom should be very familiar with it!"
Arashi led the way, and the group immediately headed to where Pluton was docked.
"Its blueprints are in my head. But what the real Pluton is like, I have never seen it," Tom said.
"Then today, you can compare it with the blueprints in your mind." Speaking of this, Arashi paused, a meaningful smile in his eyes. "It would be for the best if Pluton could be made even more powerful under your two's modification."
Hearing this, Tom's expression changed slightly. Vegapunk, however, didn't care at all. "Arashi, you want to control Pluton, don't you? You want to turn it into a weapon in your hands!"
"This will be the most advantageous weapon against the World Government," Arashi said with a smile.
"Hmph, no one knows the power of Pluton right now! But to be honest, this weapon should be in your hands than in anyone else's."
"At the very least, you, my friend, follow the rules!" Vegapunk's words were not polite.
"Thank you for the compliment," Arashi said with a chuckle.
"That's not a compliment! It's just that in this era, the Ancient Weapons don't have a better choice," Vegapunk snorted.
"If possible, I hope you two can mass-produce Pluton!" Arashi said again. This one sentence made both Tom and Vegapunk turn their heads in unison, staring at him.
"Are you crazy? The Ancient Weapons, Pluton, Poseidon, Uranus—these three weapons have already left behind numerous legends, enough to drive people mad."
"And each one is a rare treasure, yet you want to mass-produce it!" Vegapunk said in disbelief.
"Weapons have no justice or evil; it depends on whose hands they are in," Arashi said with a smile.
"There is some truth to what you say. I will do my best, but to perfectly replicate Pluton is impossible," Vegapunk said after a moment of thought.
"In addition, although the Seraphim are largely complete, there are still some flaws that need to be corrected."
"There are some problems with the replication and transfer of Devil Fruit abilities."
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