Sea Circle Calendar 1516
The two emperors stand side by side, the Marines are powerful, and countless pirates are trying to survive in the cracks.
The age of great pirates has fallen into an unprecedented decline.
Same year.
Crazy Hunter- Harry stands out among the supernovas with his absolute strength.
The World Government launched a Shichibukai invitation at an extremely fast speed, attracting the attention of all the Paradise Pirates.
Shichibukai...
Being able to receive this invitation as a supernova is undoubtedly a huge recognition of his strength.
Paradise, an island somewhere.
A pirate ship docked at the shore, the gangway lowered, and a group of pirates filed out carelessly.
The leader is a strong man who looks like an iron tower.
Snake like muscles are covered with crisscross scars. Years of life at sea have left his face somewhat weathered, and his sharp eyes seem to pierce the heart.
While walking, the man found a place to sit down.
The crew members behind him also took their seats and began to look at the surrounding environment.
This is a deserted island, truly deserted. The only tree large enough to enjoy the shade is just above their captain's head.
Vice-captain Barton subconsciously looked in the direction of the captain. An orange-red spherical fruit with a spiral pattern came into view, like a gathering of small flames.
"Devil... Devil Fruit?! Captain Harry-!"
Barton exclaimed in disbelief, pointing with trembling fingers at the secret treasure of the sea hanging on the tree.
Harry's eyes narrowed and he followed Barton's gaze.
"The power of Devil Fruit?"
He clenched his fist, and suddenly a crisp crackling sound echoed.
He still remembered what the man once told him.
Only Haki is the power above all else.
However, Harry felt the explosive power coming from his body.
His Haki hadn't grown in a long time.
Not only the physical shackles, but also the training in actual combat are too lacking.
New World…
Harry's eyes were far away, as if he was recalling that not-so-good afternoon.
When he returned from fishing, he saw that the island was devastated, and the happy villagers suddenly disappeared.
There is no doubt that these are the achievements left by the pirates.
Following the only "clues", everything pointed to the nearby Marine Base.
These Marines colluded with a group of pirates who escaped from the New World. They deceived the superiors and the inferiors, robbed merchant ships, and oppressed the islanders. It was not uncommon.
So, in a fit of rage, Harry slaughtered the entire Marine branch.
Therefore, he was also wanted by the World Government, and the initial bounty was as high as 70 million berries!
In places where there is generally no Haki heritage, Harry, who has 70 million berries in his debut, is undoubtedly a great pirate-level existence.
In Paradise, he quickly gathered a large group of friends and began to hunt pirates and Marines crazily.
The bounty would skyrocket almost every few months.
However, the grind of Paradise has its limits after all.
His strength quickly stagnated, and both Haki and his body reached a bottleneck.
'New World, or Shichibukai...'
Harry murmured softly, seeming a little confused.
"Boss, why don't you accept the Shichibukai invitation first? This doesn't conflict with entering the New World."
Barton was making suggestions from the side.
"World Government…"
Harry's eyes suddenly gleamed, and strong hatred overflowed, "And Marines!"
He stood up suddenly, plucked the Devil Fruit from the tree, and swallowed it!
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Marineford, conference room.
Four projector Den Den Mushi are neatly placed on the table, and the images are projected on the white curtain. Next to them are several anti-eavesdropping Den Den Mushi.
At the end of the conference table is the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters—Buddha Sengoku.
"Atlas, what are you going to do with Big Mom?"
Sengoku looked at the man in the center of the curtain and asked with a frown.
Sakazuki and Atlas, two guys with cruel methods, actually captured Big Mom alive, which really confused him.
"How about we just launch a general attack on Wanokuni? Just in time to take down Kaido as well."
Atlas did not directly answer Sengoku's question but instead targeted Kaido.
It just so happened that when he got the Kaminari, he accepted Wanokuni's hospitality. This time he could take the opportunity to save Wanokuni from chaos.
As for letting that little kid Momonosuke be Wano's shogun? Don't even think about it. Whether that guy will be alive by then is unknown. (T/N: KILL HIM!!!!!)
Doing nothing, just relying on a so-called prophecy, waiting for the savior as a matter of course, and finally sitting on the throne of the shogun, enjoying the cheers and support of the so-called people.
This kind of thing is really a bit ridiculous.
"Kaido..."
Sengoku stared at Atlas solemnly, "Are you serious? Launching a general attack on the pirates now?"
In Sengoku's view, Marine's actions now are equivalent to sending a signal to the pirates.
—Marine is about to start a comprehensive cleanup.
Atlas sneered and leaned back a little, "Pirates are inferior goods after all. They are like a plate of loose sand that can be easily crushed."
"Let's launch a general attack. These pirates are always emerging endlessly. Big Mom falls, and the Red hair rises to the top again. There may be Sanko, Yonko, and Goko in the future. It's better to end it once and for all."
"This bad era started by Roger should have been ended long ago. What a bullshit era of pirates. The next one should be called the era of Marines!"
Hearing Atlas's declaration, several projections nearby looked sideways.
Akainu was the first to speak out in support: "Yes, pirates... shouldn't exist!"
"But, will this cause the pirates to become excited and even unite? And the World Government..." Aokiji hesitated.
It's not that he's opposed to this approach, but he thinks it should be done step by step and boil the frog in warm water.
Kizaru said, "Kowai ne", but there was a hint of seriousness in his eyes, "I didn't expect you to have such ambitions, Atlas-san~ It's really scary~~"
In fact, everyone present knew what was going on.
When there are conflicts externally, Marine's sharp knife will naturally be pointed at the external enemy.
After the external conflicts are resolved, the internal conflicts between Marine and World Government are bound to erupt vigorously.
Sengoku slowly scanned everyone's reactions, the corners of his mouth twitching, and finally his eyes were fixed on Atlas's face.
Otherwise...will you be the Fleet Admiral?!
As Sengoku finished speaking, a buzzing sound came from his pocket.
Pere~Pere~Pere~Pere~!!
Sengoku's face suddenly became serious, and he glanced at the Den Den Mushi on the table without any trace, then slowly picked up the phone.
"Moshi Moshi~ This is Sengoku, any instructions? Five Elders."
Hearing this, the others kept silent and listened curiously to see what the Five Elders were up to.
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Mariejois, Pangea.
The five old men were staring attentively at the Den Den Mushi in Saint Nusjuro's hand.
They knew very well that this might be the most intense collision with the World Government since the establishment of the Marines.
This was a solution that the five of them discussed and finally reached an agreement on.
The Fleet Admiral is re-elected!!
"It's me."
Saint Nusjuro spoke slowly, with a strange edge looming in the corner of his eyes, "Sengoku, under your leadership, the Marines have repeatedly disobeyed the World Government's orders, so..."
"We all agree that you need to rethink whether you are competent as a Fleet Admiral."
"...So, what are the instructions from His Excellency Saint Nusjuro ?"
"It's very simple..."
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Sabaody Archipelago.
Huge Argentine mangroves are exposed above the water, and countless colorful bubbles float up to the sky above the islands.
Then they burst, and the sun shone on them, creating rainbows, forming an existence that was like a fairyland on earth.
The entire Sabaody Archipelago is generally relatively harmonious, especially since Admiral Fujitora became the island's base commander.
However, compared with Atlas's thunderous methods, Fujitora's approach seems much gentler.
Therefore, the efforts to rectify various crime problems in the Sabaody Archipelago are progressing slowly.
However, Fujitora's combination of Observation Haki and his Devil Fruit ability is almost unbeatable on the entire island.
As a result, very few pirates can pass through to the New World from here.
The heart of a tiger, fine sniffing the rose.
A ferocious beast is still a ferocious beast after all, and it is impossible to think it is harmless just because it appears gentle.
However, even in the delicious soup, sometimes a few mouse droppings appear at an inappropriate time.
As the nobles of the world, the Celestial Dragons are like patrolling their own back garden, arrogant and surrounded by an entourage.
Bodyguards in black suits lined up on either side, raising their chins and heads, their eyes under sunglasses vigilantly inspecting the people kneeling around them.
They are wary of anyone suddenly jumping out and frightening their master.
It has been several years since Fisher Tiger's capture, and the Celestial Dragons, who have been itching for a long time, have come down to play from time to time.
However, with Fujitora's rectifications, the number of human trafficking venues in Sabaody Archipelago has decreased.
There are still a few scattered ones, but they are managed by the Celestial Dragons' butler, so they survive.
"Are there any novel slaves at the auction today?"
In the center, with a tall slave sitting under his buttocks, Saint Jalmack, wearing a transparent glass mask, asked expectantly. (T/N: The one who shot Sabo)
Hearing this, the CP0 agent on the side responded hurriedly: "Recently... the Marines have been paying closer attention, and there are no new items in the auction house."
Although there was no way to blatantly destroy the slave trade, Fujitora imitated the methods of Atlas and started directly from the source, making it impossible for the slaves to reach Sabaody.
Harm always comes from buying and selling, from profit.
If the slave trade is banned in Sabaody, then other places will still rise, and the Marines will not have the time, energy, or even the military force to govern the entire sea.
However, at least it can exert some restraint on the world's largest slave owners, the Celestial Dragons.
Generally speaking, it takes more than just a wave of hands for Celestial Dragons to go to sea.
Not only considering appearance issues, but also the safety of the Celestial Dragons, the Five Elders strictly control the frequency of Celestial Dragons travel.
Therefore, restless Celestial Dragons like Saint Jalmack can only go to Sabaody for a leisurely stroll.
After all, he had only been to East Blue a few years ago.
"Marines? That Marine named Fujitora again?"
Saint Jalmack was inexplicably agitated. He waved the whip in his hand, lashing the slave who was crawling under him until the skin was torn and blood sprayed everywhere.
"These bastard Marines are just our lackeys and they dare to defy me!!"
As he spoke, his expression became angrier, and the whip in his hand cracked more frequently.
"Stop!!"
With a scream, a woman ran out of the crowd in a panic, her expression suppressing fear.
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Casino.
Fujitora walked out of the door with a satisfied look on his face. The warm sunshine fell on his face, highlighting the many shadows in the ravines.
"I seem to be lucky today~"
He had just cleaned out everyone in the casino and made a lot of money. At least he could add a poached egg to his bowl of ramen later.
Thinking of this, his steps became more relaxed.
Walking straight forward, the scene in the center of an open field made him frown.
Celestial Dragons are the only creatures in his impression that have such a malicious aura.
But thinking about Sengoku's warning to him before taking up the post of base commander, he still chose to take a detour.
After all, he has become accustomed to it during this period of time.
However, a scream made him stop.
"Stop!!"
Although he couldn't see, the burning fire of anger was as bright as the sun in what he saw and heard.
"Untouchable!"
Chalmaco was stunned for a moment, then laughed ferociously, threw down the long whip in his hand, and pulled out the golden musket from his waist.
He aimed at the girl who rushed out without mercy and pulled the trigger. Dark bullets burst from the barrel and went straight towards her.
Buzz!!
The purple-black torrent poured out, and the originally menacing bullets suddenly became sluggish.
After staying in the air for a moment, they fell straight down.
"This... who is so desperate to stop Celestial Dragons' bullets?"
"This woman doesn't want her life, and she dares to rush at Master Celestial Dragon!"
"What do you know? Didn't you see that the slave who was beaten just now was the girl's fiancé? He suddenly disappeared a year ago. I didn't expect... Oh!"
Clatter! Clatter! Da da da!!!
There was a dull sound of clogs stepping on the ground, and at the end of the road, a blind man in purple clothes came out.
"He seems...a bit familiar?!"
Since Fujitora was traveling in casual clothes today, Marine's cloak of justice was not worn behind his back.
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