News of the destruction of Dressrosa Island quickly spread throughout the world. Everyone who read the news was immediately shocked by the content of the news released by Morgans. The main content of the news itself is only twofold. The first is the actions of the Dressrosa Kingdom which develops deadly weapons that can harm the entire world's citizens and the second is the actions of the World Government which uses ancient weapons to destroy the Dressrosa Kingdom in one attack.
There are many circles, especially the cloud community, who are very surprised by this information, especially regarding the news about the Dressrosa Kingdom which is currently developing a very lethal weapon. While there are small groups who know that the information regarding the development of lethal weapons is only a diversion of issues by the World Government. The ones who knew about this were the Emperors of the Ocean, the Shichibukai, the Revolutionary Army, as well as several others.
The diversion of this issue is so that the World Government can claim ownership of the ancient weapon and they can show it to the public. However, even so, with the possession of these ancient weapons. There are many different responses from various circles.
Grand Line, Naval Headquarters, Supreme Meeting Room.
All the top Marines are currently gathered there. After Sengoku received the news, Sengoku quickly gathered all the top Marines. Vergo who incidentally was a spy from Doflamingo's side even took part in the meeting. Now Vergo doesn't know what to do anymore. The moment he got the news, Vergo without thinking immediately contacted Doflamingo as well as the other higher-ups of the Donquixote family.
However, the results he got took him by surprise. Neither of them picked up the phone. Vergo can only draw one conclusion that at this time. The Dressrosa Kingdom as well as the Doflamingo family have been destroyed by the World Government.
"I'm sure you've read the news that Morgans circulated today, right…" Sengoku's face was grim as he said quietly, "I just sent Momonga to go investigate this. The result… As stated in the paper. Dressrosa Island has now disappeared. The Eternal Pose that was pointing towards Dressrosa Island was no longer showing the way there. The island was completely destroyed by the World Government…"
"This is really very shocking…" Tsuru said in a deep tone, "I never thought that the World Government would actually have such a weapon…"
"They are the ones behind the disappearance of God Valley Island…" Garp said in a very serious tone.
"God Valley Island?" The Marines who were in the Akainu era and below were very confused by the mention of the island. It was the first time they had heard of it.
"You are confused because you don't know this" Sengoku said, "God Valley Island is an island in the New World territory and the island has now disappeared from the map even the history of the island itself has been erased by the World Government due to various reasons. reason. Garp several years ago had tried to find the existence of the island again, however, the results did not find anything. Garp couldn't find the island's whereabouts and also the Eternal Pose leading to the island has been spinning around aimlessly just like the current situation of Dressrosa Island."
"What happened on that Island God Valley?" One of the Vice Admirals asked seriously.
"That island is a place where the battle is very—"
"Let me explain to them, Sengoku" Garp suddenly cut him off.
"Are you okay with explaining this to them?" Sengoku asked while looking at Garp, "Don't you really want to talk about this matter?"
"If the events that happened to Dressrosa Island had not happened, I would definitely not have discussed this and it would be better to get rid of it. However…" Garp's gaze became very serious, "The same situation as Island God Valley has already repeated itself. It is better for the young navy to know what happened. Even though it was a black stain on my career as a Marine. I have no problem telling them that. This is also an educational material for them."
"If it's hard for you to say, let Sengoku and I explain." Tsuru said calmly, "After all, you've been covering it up all this time. I'm sure you will find it difficult to explain to them."
"Thank you, Tsuru-chan" Garp smiled and continued, "But, no. Let me tell them myself."
Garp's gaze stared at all the young Marines. All the Marines are very focused right now. Because this relates to Garp especially regarding the black spots that Garp did not want to be told throughout his career.
"It started..."
Grand Line, Dressrosa Kingdom, Baroks Works Headquarters, Leader's Room.
"The World Government actually has that weapon?" Crocodile was taken aback by the information, "There are three ancient weapons. Pluto, Posaidon, and Uranus. According to the description… The ancient weapon owned by the World Government should be Uranus"
Crocodile's face broke into a grin with excitement, "The power of this weapon… Very strong! I have to get one of them soon to be able to carry out my plan." Crocodile's gaze immediately became serious as he held the newspaper tightly, "It's time to introduce myself to the stupid underlings. I need to get an ancient weapon from Nefetari Vivi's family immediately."
New World, Wano Kuni Kingdom, Onigashima Island.
"Worororo~ They really have weapons like that" Kaidou who just read the news just laughed excitedly, "Should have been when we were caught by them first, we did a search. Maybe we can find the weapon, don't you think, King?"
"I think it will be difficult, Kaidou-san" King said calmly, "Besides, I believe that even the Marines themselves don't know about the existence of this ancient weapon and only the higher-ups of the World Government know about it's existence."
"We have to start being careful, Kaidou-san" Queen said with a face full of fear, "Especially for you, Kaidou-san. If you dare to seek trouble with the World Government. I'm afraid we'll be their target after this."
"Worororo~" Kaidou didn't reply and just laughed at the Queen's words, "Accept your fate, Joker. This is the result of you daring to betray me and going to establish a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom"
Kaidou's gaze then turned to King, "King, ancient weapon. There should be three, right?"
"That's right" King nodded, "According to the knowledge my tribe has. The ancient weapons consisted of Pluton, Posaidon, and Uranus. Pluton is a kind of large warship that can destroy an island in just one attack. Posaidon is a mermaid princess who can control the Sea King. While Uranus itself is a large flying ship that can fire an attack that destroys an island" King paused and looked at the newspaper, "From the description and the way the attack was carried out, the ancient weapon owned by the World Government is probably Uranus."
"That means there's still Posaidon and Pluton left undiscovered, right?" Queen asked then looked at Jack, "Jack, you are from Fish-Man Island. Do you know about this?"
"I don't know about this, Big Brother Queen" Jack shook his head, "However, if it's from Fish-Man Island. How about we go attack now? We have to get to that."
"Do not do it!" Kaidou shouted loudly while glaring at Jack, "Wororo~ Even though I really like your idea, Jack. However, don't do something stupid like that again. Fish-Man Island is currently under the protection of the Fortis Kingdom. The Fortis Kingdom is the same as the World Government. They possessed ancient weapons with the same level of destructive power as the three ancient weapons. If we attack Fish-Man Island, we will be attacked by them. It's not time yet."
Kaidou paused and continued, "How about the search for ancient weapons in the South Blue and North Blue regions? Still no progress?"
"Still no information from the Tobiropos, Kaidou-san" King said calmly, "I have contacted them and they all say negative. Each island has no weapons or anything related to these weapons."
"I think those swords are probably no longer on land, Kaidou-san" Queen said calmly, "There is a possibility that the swords are already buried at the bottom of the ocean and it is very difficult to find them unless we have people- people from the fish-man race"
"Fish-man race?" Kaidou narrowed his eyes and looked at Jack, "Jack, do you have a fishman acquaintance who hasn't eaten a devil fruit yet?"
"A fish-man acquaintance?" Jack muttered under his breath, "I only know the Sun pirates who are currently led by Jimbey the Shichibukai. However, it's impossible for us to recruit him especially the Sun pirates who are related to Whitebeard"
"Is that old man again?" Kaidou muttered, "Wororor~ Then, King, send our troops and try to track whereabouts. Are there pirates with fish-men in it? If there is, you immediately ask to recruit that person at once if there is a group of pirates who all consist of fish-men. You recruit them. We have to be able to take advantage of the abilities they have."
"I see, Kaidou-san" King nodded and continued, "What about Pluton, Kaidou-san? Shall we do a search for that weapon?"
"Wororororor~ Doing a search for that weapon? Do you have any knowledge of that weapon?" Kaidou asked back.
"Our tribe has little knowledge of that weapon" King nodded, "Pluton is a very large warship with the destructive power of destroying an entire island with just one hit. The ship itself was built by shipwrights from Water Seven Island."
"Water Seven Island?" Kaidou frowned, "It will be difficult especially the Island itself is likely to be under surveillance from the Fortis Kingdom. If we go on the offensive, the Fortis Kingdom won't let us go just like that"
"We can send spies to sneak inside, Kaidou-san" King suddenly said, "Right now the Galley-La Company's shipyard has been searching for some workers to work for their company. We could send some of our people inside to investigate the thing. I'm sure, our actions will not ignite the fury of the Fortis Kingdom. As long as we don't mess up, the Fortis Kingdom won't attack us."
"Wororororo~ Good idea" Kaidou nodded and looked at Jack, "Jack, you go and pick some of our great shipwrights and ask them to sneak into the Galley-La Company. They should be able to get information about Pluton and send it to us."
"I understand, Kaidou-san"
New World, Summer Island.
"This is completely unexpected" Ben Backman commented in a very serious tone.
"The World Government has ancient weapons…" Hongo narrowed his eyes seriously, "The topic raised regarding the deadly weapons made by the Dressrosa Kingdom must be just a diversion for the World Government to claim the rights to the possession of ancient weapons"
"They also want to use this momentum to increase their influence after getting a crushing blow from the Fortis Kingdom" Limejuice said seriously.
"Yonkou, Marines, and Shichibukai…" Building Snake muttered, "The current pattern of world power has changed. Previously the pattern of world power was held by the Yonkou, Marines, and Shichibukai. Currently it has changed to Yonkou, Fortis Kingdom, World Government, and Navy. Currently the Shichibukai can no longer be the benchmark of current world power with the release of Boa Hancock and the death of Doflamingo. The power of the Shichibukai has weakened."
"Not the Fortis Kingdom" Ben Backman suddenly said, "Although the strength of the Fortis Kingdom is truly terrifying and perhaps the strongest of them all. However, we cannot use the Fortis Kingdom as a benchmark. The one that enters the world power pattern is the Octagon Alliance!"
"What are we going to do, Boss?" Yasoop asked seriously while looking at Shanks.
"We need to increase our combat power immediately" Shanks said seriously, "At the very least, we should also get one of the ancient weapons. Otherwise, we will be eliminated in this world's power pattern and our right to do something will be withheld by one party. That is something we cannot accept."
Shanks then looked at Hongo, "Is there no information regarding the discovery of the ancient weapon yet?"
"Still not yet" Hongo shook his head, "None of the islands our troops have visited the citizens of know about these weapons"
"Could it be that the weapon is currently buried under the sea?" Bonk Puck muttered.
"Roar!" Monsters said.
"It could happen" Ben Backman said calmly, "Besides, we've investigated in various places but couldn't find a common ground. It is possible that the swords are currently under the ocean. We can also reflect on the Kingdom of Fortis. With such power, how could they not have found it yet. There is only one answer, the swords themselves are now buried under the ocean."
"The ocean… It will be difficult for us" Lucky Roo, "The ocean has a very wide area and also has a very deep depth. Take, for example, the ocean area around Saboundy Island. The ocean area there has a depth of up to 10 kilometers.
"No" Shanks suddenly said, "We still have a chance to get it"
"Opportunity?" All the main cadres stared at Shanks.
"I have an acquaintance on Fish-Man Island who has the ability to see into the future. We can ask him for help to see where the weapon is."
"How can that be done?" Yasoop asked while frowning.
"It can be done" Ben Backman suddenly said, "If what Shanks said is true, we can ask that person to see who got the sword in the near future and where. That way, we can get it first."
"Yes. Like that." Shanks nodded.
"However, is it okay for us to go there?" Lucky Roo asked, "Fish-Man Island is now under the protection of Whitebeard pirates and the Fortis Kingdom—"
"You idiot, Roo~ What are you thinking?" Shanks asked with a grin, "We didn't come because we wanted to do anything bad. We are just a visit to an old friend. Also, I know Neptune. I also want to say hi to him. I haven't been there in a long time. Also, I would like to meet my former vice-captain again."
Shanks got up from his seat and shouted, "Little kids! Prepare the ship. We will sail to Fish-Man Island!"
"Oh!" All his crew shouted excitedly and immediately got everything ready.