Meanwhile, in the Holy Land of Mariejois, the World Government. "Have there been any proposals on how to deal with that criminal?" In the em
Meanwhile, in the Holy Land of Mariejois, the World Government.
"Have there been any proposals on how to deal with that criminal?"
In the empty Highest Conference Room, the five Elders opened their eyes, revealing sharp glints in their shadowed faces.
Before them stood an elderly man, over seventy years old, with a 'mountain'-shaped white beard, tightly knotted muscles, and crossed arms.
This man was none other than Kong, the current Commander-in-Chief of the World Government Forces!
The former Fleet Admiral!
The five men's identities were clear, as only they could command Kong to stand during a meeting.
They were the Five Elders, the apex of power in the world, the highest authority representing all Celestial Dragons!
And the 'criminal' they spoke of was the subject of this meeting: …Ignis Glow!
Initially, they had seen him as a mere insect, easily crushed.
Soon, they expected to hear of his complete annihilation, just like all those who dared to defy the World Government in the past: destroyed, enslaved, and ultimately buried by the sands of time.
But their orders to the Navy had failed twice.
The Navy's prestige had become a stepping stone for the "criminal's" reputation, and the World Government's face had suffered a significant blow!
This was something the World Government could not tolerate!
The Navy's reputation was irrelevant; what mattered was protecting the World Government's image, its authority, and its rule!
Therefore, this meeting, attended by all five Elders, signaled that faced with a situation in the Grand Line that the Navy could no longer handle, the behemoth that had stood for eight centuries was preparing to take action, reminding the world of the folly of defying the World Government!
…
Meanwhile, on an island.
[Host: Ignis Glow]
[Current Template: 'Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto']
[Zanpakuto: Ryūjin Jakka, Unlocked]
[Shinigami Abilities: 'Kidō'... Unlocked]
[Martial Arts: 'Ikkotsu, Sōkotsu'... Unlocked]
[Current Template Progress: 62.5%]
The familiar sensation of increasing power surged through his body once more.
Ignis Glow pondered.
"Is the key to increasing template proficiency combat?"
"The stronger the enemy, the faster the template unlocks?"
Destroying Momonga and his forces had suddenly increased the template progress by 0.5%.
Now, after another intense battle, the template's progress had jumped by a full two percent!
Two percent might seem insignificant, but it depended on who possessed that power.
For an ordinary person, two percent would be negligible, even imperceptible.
But Ignis Glow's template was that of the strongest Shinigami of the Soul Society, a being said to appear only once every thousand years!
Even two percent of that power was far beyond anything a pirate with a multi-million Belli bounty in the first half of the Grand Line could withstand.
If Ignis Glow's theory was correct, then those who sought to hinder him would inadvertently hasten the World Government's demise!
At the moment, Ignis Glow was on an island near Alabasta in the Grand Line.
His purpose for being here was simple.
The battle had completely destroyed his white coat.
He didn't want to appear on the seas like that.
The ship docked at the port.
He leaped onto the island.
Sunlight streamed from the sky, illuminating Ignis Glow's powerful body, seemingly untouched by time.
Ignis Glow entered the island's town.
Perhaps due to the island's isolation, the population consisted mainly of the elderly and children.
There were few young people.
Therefore, no one paid much attention to Ignis Glow, the "unusual outsider."
Ignis Glow wasn't concerned.
He was here only to acquire what he needed and would leave soon.
Avoiding trouble was the best outcome.
However, just as Ignis Glow had purchased what he needed and was preparing to leave the island, a commotion erupted in the town, and the residents quickly scattered, fearing discovery.
This habitual reaction caused Ignis Glow to frown.
Pirates?
He looked towards the island's port.
His eyes darkened.
No, it was the Navy!
And for the islanders to fear the Navy more than pirates… A coldness flickered in Ignis Glow's eyes.
Soon, at the port, on the deck of a damaged warship, Ignis Glow, having read the officer's memories, looked at the terrified Navy captain, who couldn't even control his bladder.
Without giving him a chance to beg, Ignis Glow ended his life.
"It seems the Navy is rotten to the core."
From the memories, Ignis Glow had learned of the captain's purpose.
For the islanders to fear the Navy more than pirates, it had to be more than simple oppression.
The corrupt Navy captain, the local authority, was working with slave traders, secretly capturing civilians from the towns under his jurisdiction, selecting the "best" among them, and trading them to the slave traders!
In exchange for vast riches…!
One could only imagine how rotten this so-called "justice" had become.
Afterward, Ignis Glow disposed of the trash.
The Grand Line, already in turmoil, was about to be shaken once more!
The Yonko Whitebeard Pirates…!
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