Chapter 570: The Government's Revenge Plan
Kozuki Oden died.
He died at the hands of "Tyrant Dragon" Zack.
Every fierce attack, every powerful move that heavily injured the CP0 Director-General, was a severe consumption of Haki and stamina.
In such a state, how could he be an opponent for Zack in his peak condition?
After three days of great battle, and without intervention from others, Kozuki Oden's body reached its limit and he lost the ability to resist.
Enma and Ame no Habakiri were stuck in the ground.
He finally lost all signs of life.
Watching Kozuki Oden truly die, Kurozumi Orochi then turned around and left with Kurozumi Kanjuro and the Crewmates.
As the biggest threat to the Kurozumi Clan, he had to confirm that Kozuki Oden died in battle.
Even if "Tyrant Dragon" Zack had showed mercy and spared Kozuki Oden's life.
He would still have taken action to finish off Kozuki Oden.
This battle ended, and it was very successful for both the Tyrant Dragon Pirates and the Orochi Pirates.
Meanwhile, at the Holy Land Mariejois.
Several terrifying auras erupted, astonishing Conqueror's Haki and black-red lightning collided and intertwined in the air, forming a great net.
The sky, which had always remained clear, rarely saw patches of dark clouds appear.
"We've been played! That little Dragonoid!"
"How dare he!"
A cold voice echoed in the spacious office.
The five Five Elders were completely unable to suppress their wrath.
The Agents kneeling on the ground had their foreheads pressed tightly against the ground, not daring to lift their heads.
The Five Elders had never thought that the invitation extended by "Tyrant Dragon" Zack would actually choose to act against their World Government in the end.
Although there was no evidence, this point didn't need guessing; it was clear for all to see.
The Vivre Cards of the CP0 Agents, including the Director-General, burned out one after another.
This situation must be because they were facing an encirclement and were under an absolute disadvantage.
Such an action caused the unprepared World Government to suffer heavy losses.
Although Black Dragon is already old and will abdicate in a few years, he is still a top-tier combatant on The Great Sea.
In any Faction, he would be a pillar-like powerful combatant.
Looking at his age, under the care of the World Government, being active for thirty years wouldn't be a problem.
Even if he doesn't take action, he is still the Government's hidden foundation.
Not only that, the World Government also lost six excellent CP0 Agents.
The number of CP0 Agents was originally not large, and it hasn't recovered much over these years, which caused the Five Elders to feel immense heartache.
After all, the strength of the Celestial Dragon Family belongs to the Celestial Dragon Family, and the combatant strength of the Marie Geoise Factions belongs to each respective Faction.
After the bloody battle, each returned to their own home.
Although it's not that they don't have the qualification to command.
But they dare not cross this red line.
Since they dared to act against one Faction, then they will naturally act against other Factions.
This is not conducive to the World Government's rule and stability.
These Factions are important forces of the World Government and also an important part of Mary Geoise.
"What should we do next?"
Saint Mars looked towards the others.
"What else can we do? Let's put it aside for now. Since the matter has already happened, then we must ensure our interests to the maximum extent."
"Notify the Kurozumi Clan, trade remains unchanged."
"Also, ask about Kozuki Oden's outcome?"
Saint Warcury looked towards the Agent kneeling on the ground.
What is lost will not return; preserving the existing interests is the most important thing.
"However, since that guy did this? The probability of us wanting to keep the trade share is not high. Although the ones trading with us are the Kurozumi Clan, the one who controls the source of the resources is the Tyrant Dragon."
Saint Saturn was somewhat blunt, and his words even hid some dissatisfaction.
This is indeed the truth.
Furthermore, although Wano Country's Seastone is very important.
The Tyrant Dragon Pirates did something like this.
If we still shamelessly go up to them, then the World Government's dignity will be completely lost.
At the very least, with Saint Saturn's inner arrogance, he absolutely does not wish to do this.
In the face of interests, the dignity belonging to the Celestial Dragons and the World Government is even more important.
Saint Saturn's words undoubtedly influenced the other few Five Elders.
"Let's do this then. For now, let's not worry about it. Contact the Kurozumi Clan. It would be best if we can maintain trade. At worst, we'll pay more in interests."
"If it truly doesn't work, purchasing through the Underworld is also the same."
Purchasing Seastone through the Kurozumi Clan is more convenient, the quantity is large, and it's cheap.
If we truly have to give up, we will have to spend more money each year, and might even not be able to buy that much Seastone.
The losses are certainly great, but over these years, the World Government's Seastone accumulation is already sufficient.
"Then next, prepare to carry out the Demon Dragon Operation."
Regarding the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' actions, the World Government must definitely retaliate.
Such a huge affront, being backstabbed like this by a junior, how could they possibly swallow this?
CP0 lost so many powerful combatants, and failed to detect the Tyrant Dragon Pirates' scheme in advance.
Other Celestial Dragons will only think this is their incompetence.
As the World Government has weakened over these years, various matters haven't yielded good results.
This has already made some Celestial Dragons feel dissatisfied, attempting to gain more power, or even the position of Five Elders.
The capable rise, the mediocre fall.
Being fellow Celestial Dragons, the Celestial Dragon Council possesses the authority to dismiss the Five Elders.
This was established from the inception of the World Government.
The original Twenty Kings, each one was a top-tier strongman, possessing extraordinary abilities.
Regarding the continuation of the World Government and the checks and balances of internal power, a relatively sound system had naturally already been established long ago.
It's just that as time passed, the Celestial Dragon Council's influence on the World Government weakened.
And the Five Elders' authority became increasingly large.
The most important reason is naturally that one of the Twenty Kings who founded the World Government is still alive.
The Five Elders have the support of the King of the Celestial Dragons.
The operation targeting the Tyrant Dragon Pirates had actually been ongoing.
How can the Seastone mine always be held in the hands of pirates? Furthermore, it's just one Faction.
What if they suddenly prohibit the World Government from trading, or something happens to the Kurozumi Clan?
The World Government had actually considered this situation long ago.
Therefore, they didn't want Wano Country to be occupied by a single Pirate Crew.
It would be best if there were two or three Factions in confrontation.
The "Demon Dragon Operation" is to incite the Tyrant Dragon Pirates and the Demon King Pirates to cause war to break out between the two Factions.
This is just the beginning.
Next is to make the current Dragon Island become the focus of all Factions.
However, the World Government hadn't taken action yet, unexpectedly allowing the Tyrant Dragon Pirates to backstab them first.
One can only say they wanted to scheme, but were too careless.
This is a profound lesson for the World Government and the Five Elders.
As for Hades, it can be said to be a big joke.
Upon receiving this news, the drink in his mouth almost spat out.
These CP0 Agents can be said to have lost their lives in vain.
Dealing with a tiger, how could there be such a good outcome?
He originally thought others were just utilizing him, but never expected that the real target was himself.
Hades had specifically learned the specific details from Kurozumi Semimaru.
Those famous swords were sent along the way to Kronos Kingdom.
Regarding Hades' request, the Kurozumi Clan naturally wouldn't refuse.
The Kurozumi Clan itself possesses swordsmiths.
Also sent back was the corpse of "Dragon Slayer Samurai" Ryuma.
Ryuma's corpse can be said to have been brought back along the way when plundering Black Blade Shusui.
It might not be useful to Hades, but he plans to hand it over to his son Ignis.
As a legendary swordsman from hundreds of years ago, Ryuma's corpse is still relatively well preserved.
Relying on cloning technology, he might be able to "Resurrect" this legendary samurai.
Regarding this, Hades still has some expectation.
As for Kozuki Oden's corpse, it actually wasn't very necessary.
It was directly swallowed whole by Kurozumi Orochi, who transformed into Yamata no Orochi, and will be completely corroded.
From this point on, Wano Country completely perished.
(end of chapter)