chapter 73 part 1
Chapter 73: The Revolutionary Army and the Meeting Point! (1010) Seeking first order!
While the entire Underworld, and even the vast sea itself, was shaking because of "Rat" and the Twelve Star Generals.
They naturally didn't know.
On a certain desolate island in the Grand Line.
"Finally gathered them all."
"Rat" himself, the cause of the major incident, was leisurely humming a tune in his personal dimension, gazing at the nineteen boxes laid out before him with a satisfied murmur.
Yes — "Rat" was awaiting this "client" while also admiring the fruits of his labor from this period.
Just as some discerning individuals had speculated.
After the incident on "Honey Island," many people who were originally observing decisively placed orders with "Rat."
So much so that at this moment, he had actually gathered all nineteen types of metals required to create "Pluton Alloy" — this speed was much faster than he had estimated.
It can only be said that although they didn't dare openly resist, the number of people secretly hoping for the downfall of those tyrannical rulers was indeed not small.
Of course, for "Rat," his tasks still couldn't stop.
Not just to earn Beli, but more importantly...
"That 'buyer' is quite composed, huh?"
"Rat" murmured to himself.
But at this very moment...
"Hmm?"
He frowned.
Because at this time, somewhere outside his dimension, he heard some sounds through the ears he created with the Flower-Flower Fruit.
And the content of that sound greatly intrigued him.
And indeed, it was just as "Rat" had heard.
At this moment, on the shore of this desolate island.
A figure who had just landed on the island appeared somewhat furtive.
It was a man with a black hat and curly hair.
He hid himself completely unnoticed among a patch of grass.
"Yes, Chief, I'm already on the island."
At this moment, he held a Den Den Mushi in his hand, reporting in a low voice to the other end: "I will do my best to ascertain their objective, and contact you again after the matter is concluded."
On the Den Den Mushi, there was a symbol — a dragon-head-like emblem with two wings.
On either side of the symbol were the letters 'R' and 'A'.
And clearly, most people in the entire sea knew what those two letters stood for.
They meant — the Revolutionary Army.
That was the organization that had continuously resisted the government for decades, constantly growing, overthrowing dozens of tyrannical nations oppressed by the Celestial Dragons, and listed as the "most evil force" by the World Government.
And this young man on the island was a cadre of the Revolutionary Army, named 'Bunny Joe'.
"Alright."
From the other end of the Den Den Mushi came a decisive and steady voice: "Joe, I want you to remember — you must first ensure your own safety. If you find it impossible to investigate the information, abandon it decisively, and according to the plan, hand over the fake commission to the other party, and then normally compensate them afterwards."
"Our primary goal is to clarify the objective of the Twelve Star Generals, not to become their enemy. Any actions that might lead to danger are unnecessary."
After hearing the other party's words, Bunny Joe nodded solemnly: "Yes, Chief."
After speaking, he was about to put away the Den Den Mushi.
But at this very moment...
"Although I don't care whether your commission is fake or not, using two hundred million Beli to exchange for an opportunity to investigate information..."
The sudden voice made Bunny Joe shiver.
But as a Revolutionary Army soldier seasoned by a hundred battles, the next moment he decisively drew a gun from his waist and aimed it towards the direction the voice came from.
However...
"Clang!"
The moment his gun was drawn, it was slashed and cut into several pieces.
At the same time, Bunny Joe clearly felt a sharp blade already pressed against his throat.
And the figure wearing a rat-head mask had already appeared before him, taking the Den Den Mushi from his hand.
"You're truly generous, Mr. Dragon."
As the name 'Dragon' was uttered...
Bunny Joe immediately shouted, "Chief! Please hang up the Den Den Mushi!"
Bunny Joe then roared and unhesitatingly thrust his neck towards the blade at his throat.
His intention was clear — if he died, the person on the other end of the Den Den Mushi would hang up.
In such a short time, even if the Den Den Mushi was traced, the specific location definitely couldn't be found.
This way, the Chief's location would certainly not be exposed.
"Hmm?"
Seeing this, "Rat" seemed surprised by Bunny Joe's decisive move towards death.
The next moment...
The blade disappeared, replaced by two hands that appeared out of thin air, pinning Bunny Joe firmly to the ground.
"Joe, don't be reckless."
But as Bunny Joe continued to struggle desperately, almost twisting his own arm, the person on the other end of the Den Den Mushi spoke again.
"But, Chief—"
Bunny Joe seemed to want to say something else, but was interrupted by the other party: "Haven't you realized that the other party has no ill intent?!"
At this moment, the identity of the person on the other end of the Den Den Mushi naturally needed no further explanation.
The founder of the Revolutionary Army, the world's most dangerous criminal — Monkey D. Dragon.
"I told you before, don't make such reckless decisions to die unless it's truly worth it!"
At this moment, Dragon seemed to have guessed what Bunny Joe had just done, and was sternly criticizing him.
After finishing his criticism of his subordinate, the Den Den Mushi's gaze turned towards "Rat": "Also, thank you for stopping him for me, Mr. "Rat"."
After hearing this, "Rat" seemed somewhat curious: "You don't seem surprised by my attitude?"
Although he had seen the original work, he had to admit — his understanding of Dragon, the father of the Sun God, was indeed not extensive.
Dragon's tone remained calm: "If you wanted to eavesdrop or investigate my location, you wouldn't need to expose yourself at this moment — waiting until after the Den Den Mushi was hung up to attack Joe would have been a better choice."