New World.
Delta Island.
A tall golden tower stands in the middle of the island, with lively street shops underneath.
At the tower's peak, in a room featuring a large screen embedded in the wall, uniformed soldiers work continuously on the console. The displayed images show every corner of the island.
At the room's pinnacle, Buena Festa sits on a red chair. On both sides, beautiful maids are ever-ready, consistently refilling his empty goblet with luxurious red wine.
In front of him was a rectangular table adorned with various fruits.
Buena Festa swirled the red wine in his glass and downed it in one go.
He then elegantly lit a cigar and took a deep puff.
"Haah!!" While exhaling the smoke, Buena Festa appeared extremely pleased.
"Everything is ready, just waiting for the actors to arrive!"
"Report—!!!" At this moment, a soldier hurriedly approached from the stage.
"Huh? What's going on?" Buena Festa winked and glanced at the soldier with widened eyes.
"That..."
The soldier hurried forward, whispering a few words that made Buena Festa's expression turn more serious.
"You mean... Marine has obtained information about us?"
"That's right!" The soldier nodded solemnly.
"Which Marine is specifically responsible for this incident?"
"Marine Admiral Hakuryu."
The soldier uttered a name quietly, his voice carrying a hint of difficulty.
"——?!!"
Buena Festa was shocked, yet he refused to give up.
"Okay, I already know. You go down first!" Despite his inner turmoil, he maintained a calm exterior.
He understood perfectly that giving up on this operation was out of the question. As someone who had experienced death once, organizing this celebration was his sole purpose in life. It wouldn't be an overstatement to call it a dream.
Although this dream aimed to turn the entire world upside down, it wasn't just that. To ensure the celebration's success, he had practically utilized all his lifelong connections.
Intelligence, arms, and every available resource were all mobilized by him. Otherwise, Morgans wouldn't risk offending the World Government and Marine to assist him in promoting this Pirate Festival.
"We can only contact that person first..." Buena Festa felt resolute, gritted his teeth, and retrieved a phone bug from his attire.
"Hey, what's going on? Buena Festa." Bullet's distinctive voice echoed from the phone bug.
"Gulp!! Things might have changed. Our actions may have alerted Marine. That man will come here. Are you sure you can deal with him?"
"Canos Atlas?"
"Kahahaha, he arrived just in time to save this Pirate Festival from becoming too dull."
Bullet over there showed no fear at all, even though that man is currently hailed as the strongest in the world.
His initial plan involved first dealing with the so-called Pirate Supernovas and Big Pirates in the New World, announcing his return to the world, and then challenging the so-called Emperor of the Sea.
Ultimately... to eliminate them!!!
For him, Roger, the target, was now deceased. There was no longer any chance for him to surpass the other. However, if he could vanquish all the formidable individuals in the sea, wouldn't that be the best way to prove that he is stronger than Roger?
Conquering all the formidable figures on the sea is an accomplishment that not even Roger could achieve!!
Regarding Whitebeard, he did feel a moment of sympathy. Being able to compete with Roger in the past, defeating him was a highly gratifying achievement. However, the Marine who conquered Whitebeard has already arrived. Naturally, Bullet has no reason to decline!!
"Just let them come. What Roger couldn't achieve will be accomplished by me eventually!!"
"Okay, since you are so confident, that man will be left to you..."
Kachak!
Before Buena Festa could finish speaking, a busy tone echoed from the phone.
Buena Festa paid no mind, simply wiping the sweat from his forehead in relief. It's not that he is too timid, but... That man is too frightening! ! !
"You all! Keep an eye on every corner of the island. Once a Marine appears, report to me as soon as possible!!" A quick survey of the surrounding surveillance footage ensured that the legendary Hakuryu was nowhere in sight.
Buena Festa finally relaxed and shouted at the surrounding staff.
...
Off Delta Island.
One pirate ship after another sailed towards the island.
The Black Spot Pirates are among them.
Their pirate flag displays a skull with a black birthmark at its center, and the captain is [Spotted Wolf] Yumiers with a bounty of 200 million.
A former supernova from last year.
It seems luck was on his side.
Just by passing through Sabaody later, he encountered Issho on duty. Even if he is a Supernova, it's speculated that the Impel Down luxury lifetime tour even comes with a pair of seastone shackles.
Yes, Yumiers is a Zoan user with the Dog-Dog Fruit Model Wolf, and can transform into a wolf.
"Gulp——!! Captain, who is this Buena Festa? How can he actually secure a Eternal Pose to Raftel?" The first mate was a half-step behind Yumiers and asked respectfully.
"It doesn't matter who he is; what matters is that the Eternal Pose is genuine!" Yumiers grinned.
This middle-aged man's face is marked with a large birthmark. From his forehead to his chin, there's a black patch, giving him a particularly menacing appearance.
It is precisely this appearance that makes Yumiers extremely ruthless, and he detests others discussing topics related to appearances in his presence. Even his closest first mate dare not cross that line.
"But how can we be sure that the pose is real?" The first mate was still a bit perplexed.
"Of course because..."
"The person who provided this pose is the former One Piece crew member, the man known as the [Demon Heir]!!!"
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