[Nika....]
[Jinbei was taken aback when he heard that name. It was a name he knew all too well.]
[According to legend, Nika, the sun god, was a liberator, capable of bringing smiles to all and relieving people of their suffering.]
[But what relevance did this legendary figure have to the present moment?]
[Before Jinbei could utter a word, Who's-Who interjected, "You fishmen were once enslaved, and you hold the key to understanding the sun god Nika!"]
[His excitement was palpable as he spoke.]
[He was eager to uncover any information about Nika, as it was intertwined with the very reason he found himself in his current predicament!]
[For years, he had tirelessly sought information, yet it seemed to have vanished from the world entirely. But Who's-Who couldn't shake the feeling... ]
[It hinted at the covert manipulation of the world government!]
[His expulsion from the World Government and subsequent persecution were all connected to this revelation!]
[Merely failing an escort mission shouldn't have warranted such severe punishment, especially for a CP9 operative!]
[While incarcerated, he caught wind of Nika, only for the informant to vanish the next day.]
[Who's-Who understood the gravity of this information—it was a forbidden topic within the government's ranks, prompting his escape!]
[For years, he scoured for any tidbit about the sun god Nika. He suspected that his failed mission was somehow linked to this legendary figure!]
[As for why he had to conceal Nika's existence from the government and resort to violence, he remained in the dark.]
[Even now, he questioned why he was divulging these secrets to Jinbei.]
[Perhaps it was because the fishmen, once enslaved, held the key to Nika's legend—a liberator revered by their kind.]
[And so, the fishmen would undoubtedly hold the answers…]
As the live broadcast unfolded...
Observing the transmission in the sky, viewers wore expressions of profound skepticism. Who exactly was this sun god Nika?
No one seemed to have a clue or even heard of such a figure.
Yet, judging from the reactions of Who's-Who and Jinbei, it was evident they were privy to Nika's existence.
And it hinted at a closely guarded secret of immense importance!
The audience's curiosity about the Sun God Nika was escalating, yet they remained in the dark, relegated to watching the live broadcast with bated breath.
Perhaps there's a way to unravel this mystery...
Simultaneously, many influential figures in the seas were struck with collective astonishment upon seeing the imagery.
While common folk might be oblivious to the legend of the Sun God Nika, those towering over the world's upper echelons had, to varying degrees, caught wind of the rumors surrounding him...
Within the confines of the Navy Headquarters!
"Nika..."
Garp and Sengoku couldn't help but utter the name quietly, letting it roll off their tongues.
Truth be told, their standing within the Navy Headquarters was unparalleled!
Even amidst their lofty positions within the World Government, they remained privy to this legend.
Simultaneously, it became increasingly evident that this topic was seldom broached within the World Government, and when it was, it was treated as a forbidden subject.
As for the rationale behind it, not even they were privy to it.
Now, observing the expulsion of Who's-Who from CP9 due to this very reason, and witnessing the World Government's fervor to eliminate him, it hinted at a profound secret veiled within.
"There would've been no inkling of this if not for the live broadcast. It's rarely ever mentioned!"
"Given our ambiguous status, I fear this matter is entwined with a colossal secret, one that even gives pause to the World Government!"
As they spoke, the countenances of the Warring States and Garp grew increasingly grave.
They remained unaware of what Who's-Who had exchanged during his mission. It would have been simpler if they did.
Yet, it's certain, it must be connected to the legendary warrior, the Sun God Nika!
But to fully grasp this matter, they could only press forward and delve deeper...
Whitebeard Pirates!
"Nika..."
At that moment, Whitebeard bore an uncanny resemblance to Garp Sengoku as he gazed skyward, confusion etched on his weathered face.
Once a peerless rival of the Pirate King Roger, Whitebeard, as one of the Four Emperors of the Sea, possessed a deep knowledge of the seas and its legends, including the enigmatic figure known as Nika.
Yet, for him, the tale had always remained just that—a legend, a myth, never a tangible reality.
Now, amidst the live broadcast, as Who's-Who and Jinbe exchanged words, the name resurfaced, reigniting a spark of curiosity within him.
Could it be that the fabled Sun God, Nika, truly exists?
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