Chapter 61 Reactions from All Sides
"Indeed, Nicholas is right."
After Rocks finished speaking, he stood up and went to the balcony of the Castle. Whitebeard and the others, seeing this, also stood up and stood on both sides of Rocks.
As Rocks appeared, followed by the Captains and Officers, all the Pirates who were reveling on Honeycomb Island fell silent.
Because with the appearance of these important figures, they had a premonition that something extraordinary was about to happen.
"Little ones! I know the purpose of your gathering here, and you are also clear about my target, so I hereby declare that the War has officially begun!"
After Rocks's words fell, Honeycomb Island fell into a long silence.
The Pirates gathered here took a long time to recover from the shock, and when they looked at each other, they all saw the shock in each other's eyes.
They naturally understood the meaning of Rocks's last sentence, which was that from this moment on, the Pirate Alliance led by the Rocks Pirates would launch a full-scale War against the world rulers, the World Government!
And such a grand War also meant a lot of Opportunity. In the eyes of these Pirate Crews who came upon hearing the news, this was the best Opportunity to gain Benefits.
Rocks and these Monsters were at the front, while they could make a fortune in the back. After all, even if they only got one ten-thousandth of the Wealth accumulated by the World Government, it would be enough for them to obtain Riches and Honor.
Although the Risk was also huge, if a Pirate didn't even have this Resolve, what kind of Pirate would they be? Originally, the profession of Pirate was using their Life as Asset. Every time they Plundered and won, they got Riches and Honor, Women and Wine. If they lost, they would either be fed to the Fish on the spot, or they would take a trip to the Gallows.
"Captain Rocks!"
As the Captain of a Pirate Crew under Rocks, the first one knelt on one knee and shouted loudly with excitement:
"I, Sea Tiger Rorotu, hereby declare that I will become your sharpest Blade, follow you, and fight in the world!"
When the other Pirates who had gathered heard Rorotu's words, they secretly cursed themselves for not reacting in time and letting this guy get ahead. But then they followed suit, kneeling on one knee and loudly declaring their Loyalty to Rocks.
After all, shouting slogans didn't cost anything. If Rocks took a fancy to them and casually bestowed some Reward, wouldn't that be wonderful?
"I, Kramp, hereby declare that in this Life, I will only pledge my Loyalty to you alone..."
"I, Keel..."
"I, Bill..."
For a time, declarations of Loyalty echoed continuously on Honeycomb Island, and many young Pirates who saw this scene were even more Passionate.
Nicholas, located in a corner, looked at the Captains below who were declaring their Loyalty one by one, and the faces of the young Pirates full of excitement, and curled his lips.
Then, his gaze fell into the distance, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.
That guy over there with horns on his head and faltering steps, is he really the strongest creature in the future? Why does he look like he has kidney deficiency?
...…
The events that happened on Honeycomb Island were not only known to the Pirates of the Rocks Pirate Alliance. Through the Intelligence passed by the Informants placed by various forces...
The news of Rocks officially declaring War on the World Government spread among the Major Power in a short period of time, and continued to ferment in the next two days, causing a sensation throughout the world!
The first to know about this was naturally the World Government, which had been closely monitoring every move of the Rocks Pirates.
After listening to the News brought back by the Undercover Agent at the risk of his Life, the World Government immediately convened a High-Level Meeting and began War Mobilization.
...
New World, on an Island covered in ice and snow.
Heavy snow was flying, and the cold wind was raging and howling. Inside a spacious Cave sheltered from the wind, a large group of people were sitting around a Campfire holding a Banquet.
Roger put his hands on Rayleigh and Jabba's shoulders respectively. After listening to the report from his Subordinate below, he wiped the Liquor from the corner of his mouth and asked with interest:
"So, is Rocks that Madman really going to launch a full-scale War against the World Government?"
Below, neither the Officers nor the ordinary Crew member of the Roger Pirates had their Captain's good mood. They were all frowning, and they could foresee that once Rocks and these people launched a full-scale War against the World Government, the New World would definitely be in chaos.
"Yes, Captain."
"According to the News obtained by our Informant, after Rocks issued a Declaration of War against the World Government, the Division Commanders under the Rocks Pirates and those Pirates who had joined them have all begun to take action. In addition, the Navy and the World Government have also begun to urgently reinforce the New World. Currently, a large number of elite Navy drawn from various Branches of the Four Seas have gathered at the G1 Branch..."
"What a pity."
Roger couldn't help but say after hearing this, and then picked up the Wine, raised his head, and gulped it down. After drinking it all in one breath, he continued, "It would be great if the Navy continued to Stand-off with Rocks."
"Yes, no matter whether the World Government or the Rocks Pirates win this War, our good days are over."
Rayleigh also picked up the Wine Bottle and took a sip. Under the lenses of his glasses was a sharp gaze.
For the Roger Pirates, the Stand-off between the Rocks Pirates and the Navy was the most beneficial.
In a situation of mutual Threat, neither side could spare enough Combat Power to deal with the Roger Pirates, which was undoubtedly the situation that the Roger Pirates were most happy to see.
But once the two sides decided the victory or defeat, given Rocks's Personality, they would either Surrender or die. Although the World Government would not be so extreme, sending some Troublesome Figure would also be a problem for the Roger Pirates who wanted to Explore the World.
Just as Roger and others were discussing, suddenly most of the Crew members in the Roger Pirates all looked towards the Hole of the Mountain Cave.
A moment later, a tall figure appeared from the wind and snow and slowly walked into the Mountain Cave.
...
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Behind the desk piled with documents, Kong put down a Notice that had just been delivered, rubbed his Temple, and said with a headache, "These Madmen are really out of their minds. Isn't it good to be kings and overlords in the New World? Do they have to mess up the world to be satisfied!?"
"Marshal, the CP Department of the World Government has urged us many times now. They hope to get our detailed Operation Plan to cooperate with their actions."
The Navy Vice Admiral standing opposite the desk said with a wry smile at this moment.
"Tell those guys that the Navy's Plan this time is Top Secret. In order to prevent Leak Secrets, it will never be disclosed to anyone outside the Marine Headquarters high-level. In addition, if the CP and combat departments under the World Government need Support, they should first send their Operation Plan. Also, tell those guys, if they want to know the specific Operation Plan, have the Five Elders call me personally!"
"Those guys in the New World are already bastards enough, and now those guys from the World Government are also adding to the chaos..."
Thinking of the upcoming War, Kong felt his headache getting worse and worse. He couldn't help but take a sip of hot tea to ease it, and then said, "Also, send a report to the World Government and ask them to double this year's Military Expenses, and it's best to send it over as soon as possible."
Hearing Kong's words, the Navy Vice Admiral standing in front of the desk was a little confused, because due to the War, the World Government had specially allocated a Quarter's Military Expenses not long ago, but Kong was asking for more now.
"What are you standing there for? War is fought with money. Military Expansion costs money, War Supplies cost money, Bereavement Allowance costs money, warships, Cannons, Firearms and Ammunition, do those not cost money? Usually, those guys dare to Make Excuses, but now they Eagerly Wish for us to ask for more Military Expenses. Hurry up and go."
"Yes, Marshal!"