Chapter 184: Power Has Never Fallen
While the entire sea was in uproar over the "Battle of Totto Land".
Mary Geoise, Room of Authority.
"Killed Big Mom, and mastered the power to control souls..."
Holding one of the Supreme Grade Blades, Shodai Kitetsu, "Warrior God of Finance" Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro adjusted his glasses. "Basically confirmed, right? He is that person from God Valley back then..."
"Can't be fully confirmed yet."
Beside him, "Warrior God of Agriculture" Shepherd Ju Peter shook his head. "Still missing the two most critical parts, and we can't lock his location now."
"He will appear again eventually, or we can take initiative to draw him out."
"Cannot act rashly, or we'll alert the enemy—opportunity comes only once."
"If missed, it's no longer an opportunity."
"Still waiting? Wait until he knows what Rocks did back then?"
The Five Elders rarely argued.
But just then...
[Wait, confirm his identity.]
From deep in their souls, such a thought came.
[Once confirmed, erase him—at all costs.]
That thought was so strong and clear, even suppressing all their own thoughts.
[Also, confirm the safety of Davy Xebec's legacy immediately.]
Especially in the last thought, the cold and violent killing intent made the Five Elders feel their souls freezing.
"Yes... Lord Imu!"
So, even though the other party wasn't here.
They bowed respectfully in unison, promising so.
At all costs.
These words were enough to prove how wary Lord Imu was of that Star Lord.
After all, in that long time ago, even facing "Davy" and "Joy Boy".
Although wary, Lord Imu never issued such an order—for that Lord who lived countless years, losing composure was rare.
As Imu's will gradually faded from their souls.
They breathed a sigh of relief, standing up from prostration.
"Then... how to handle the proposal of those kings?"
They stopped discussing Star Lord.
Because Lord Imu had decided.
And they only needed to obey.
Speaking, Mars looked down from the Room of Authority.
At the entrance of Pangaea Castle below, those gathered were all kings of World Government allied nations, nominally the "Noblest" of this world.
But clearly, Mars didn't think so.
"They want to convene the Levely early, and demand Government funding to gather strong people via World Conscription to form a 'World Alliance Army' to protect allied nations... and demand kings manage the Alliance Army's command center..."
The Five Elders clearly knew the demands of these allied nation kings.
As mentioned before, after Totto Land's deterrence, many kings were worried about The Zodiac and the changing sea situation.
They came to Mary Geoise hoping the "World Government", as spokesperson for allied nations, could organize a force to guard their countries and rule.
After all, although the World Government had military forces like the "God's Knights" responsible for protecting allied nations' safety.
Their strength was far inferior to Marines, and critically, the God's Knights weren't directly managed by allied nations but by the World Government.
Now, the kings' demand was clearly to establish an army managed by themselves.
The reason was self-evident.
"Not just The Zodiac, but also because of the 'Nations Inspection Envoys', right?"
Nusjuro pointed out the reason calmly.
Yes.
Many kings proposed this demand clearly influenced by the World Government sending special envoys to inspect nations recently—they felt the World Government's action was attempting to seize their power.
But here lay the problem...
"Power? When did it ever fall into their hands?"
Warcury stroked his beard. "Want to establish a self-managed Alliance Army? Noisy bugs really dare to think."
World Alliance Army?
What a joke—that was what the Five Elders detested most.
"Pick two jumping happily, find a reason to deal with them."
"Let CP do it, then support their obedient offspring to succeed."
"Agreed."
"Agreed."
"Agreed."
In a few words, the fate of several kings was decided.
After deciding how to "Persuade" some restless allied nations.
Next, the Five Elders discussed other key issues.
"About curbing The Zodiac's fame now?"
Mars asked solemnly.
Speaking of this, other Five Elders frowned too.
They received Imu's message before—no need to hide intel on The Zodiac anymore, but investigate thoroughly to find Star Lord's whereabouts.
Hence the exaggerated bounties and "Nations Inspection Envoys".
But not hiding didn't mean ignoring—after this event, The Zodiac's fame was evidently too big; they must suppress it.
"Among the new generation of Marines, isn't there one codenamed 'Black Goat' (Kuroyagi)?"
Ju Peter frowned.
"Yes, the one who defeated Shiki before—good strength, should be a good blade in the future."
"Heard many in the Four Blues think he will be the 'Main Force' against The Zodiac."
Nusjuro nodded.
Speaking of this, the other three Elders realized their colleague's meaning.
When fighting "Evil" and covering "Truth", setting up an "Idol" was always good.
They were experienced in this.
"Use some resources, let Marine Headquarters promote him."
"The Zodiac's fame is too big recently; just Marines might not be enough."
"Let Enies Lobby join the promotion—exaggerate a bit, add some credit to him."
"He might not accept it; every era has such fools."
"Not up to him—Garp didn't want to accept, but had to in the end."
"Also, the recently replenished Warlords can join the promotion. Kuma confirmed accepting modification, should cooperate well. But 'Gecko Moria's' successor isn't decided yet..."
"I have a candidate here, recommended by Vinsmoke Judge of Germa 66, an allied nation..."
Like in the past, the Five Elders in the Room of Authority discussed issues enough to change the sea situation.
Marine Headquarters, Enies Lobby, Seven Warlords, World Government allied nations—everyone was a pawn in their hands.
Eight hundred years ago, so.
Eight hundred years later, also so.
True power in this world has never fallen.
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