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At the central area of Island 15 in the Sabaody Archipelago, a new empty shop stands. This will be the location of the new branch of the Breeding House.
Islands 1-29 in the Sabaody Archipelago are gray zones, known for human trafficking and auctions.
Dak decided to open the branch here for two reasons. First, it's convenient for Sceptile to visit Rayleigh on Island 13. Second, it will facilitate the cleansing of these lawless areas in the future.
The presence of these gray zones poses a threat to visitors of the Sabaody Archipelago. If future customers suffer losses or face trouble due to these ruffians, it's something Dak wants to prevent.
Therefore, he plans to expel or even eliminate these bad elements.
Currently, the area is bustling with activity. Although the branch has not yet opened, the signboard of the Breeding House has already been put up, attracting many onlookers.
At this moment, people clutch newspapers, their eyes wide with shock as they look at the closed shop, retreating as if they had seen a monstrous beast.
"Pokémon managed to tear the Red Line apart?!"
"How dare they take on the World Government and the Celestial Dragons?!"
"Is that the main point? The main point is they actually defeated the World Government and the Celestial Dragons!"
"Shhh, do you want to die?"
"Keep your voice down. The World Government still exists; it's just that most of the Celestial Dragons are dead."
"That Big News Bird guy sure has guts to report this. Looks like the news agency has a good relationship with the Pokémon Alliance."
"What does the Navy have to say? I heard they only arrived at Mary Geoise after it was destroyed."
The crowd buzzes with discussions; the newspaper content is explosive.
Headlines:
Analyzing the Alliance's Three Gods: Wood Leaf, Nightmare, and Underworld
Who is the Real God?
The Nightmare of the World Nobles?
The Red Line Split Open!
A New Route to the New World!
The New World Faces Major Turmoil!
How Powerful are Pokémon Really?
The Celestial Dragons Face Extinction!
The World Government Withdraws the Bounty on the Pokémon Alliance.
Statement from the Alliance Leader: "If you are prepared to be hunted and killed in the new era, then continue to do as you please on the seas."
"Wow, this is quite something. Looks like a new overlord has emerged in the world. I wonder if Roger saw this coming."
In the crowd, a tall, middle-aged man stares intently at the newspaper in his hand. It's clear he once had a head of bright blonde hair, now half white.
"Even the World Nobles couldn't predict their own downfall, let alone Roger. The emergence of the Pokémon Alliance is bound to be a significant chapter in history, marking the end of the World Government's 800-year reign."
Beside him stands a tall woman with sunglasses, holding bags of groceries. It appears she was out shopping.
"Hard to say if it's good or bad…"
The man sighs, seemingly worried about the world's future. To those unaware, he might seem like a retired Navy officer. No one would suspect this casually dressed coating craftsman and drunkard to be the former first mate of the Pirate King's ship, the Dark King, Rayleigh.
"Why should a retired old guy worry about this? Judging by the Alliance Leader's declaration, most people see the Pokémon Alliance as very just. Even pirates can't deny that."
The former Queen of Amazon Lily and captain of the Kuja Pirates, Shakky, glanced at the nearby slave traders with grim expressions.
With most Celestial Dragons dead, these traders had lost their biggest clients. The remaining nobles might hide in fear due to the recent actions of the Pokémon Alliance.
Most nobles in the pirate world share a common trait: cowardice.
Dak's words will not only instill fear in all the bad guys but also force nobles and ambitious individuals to disguise themselves as allies of justice.
"True. I'll just see how the world changes with my own eyes."
...
Deep within the New World: Moby Dick
"Hey, Pops, Dak is driving all remaining pirates into the New World, right?"
Vista, sitting on a barrel and holding a rose in his mouth, drew his conclusion after reading the newspaper.
"Perhaps. After all, that guy always stands on the side of 'ordinary people.'"
Newgate can no longer be called Whitebeard, as half of his signature mustache is gone.
The story began with Slugma. That day, Marco took Slugma for a flying experience, but subordinates of the Beasts Pirates mistook Marco for a Pokémon and tried to capture him.
To avoid hurting Slugma, Marco threw it to the Moby Dick, but the crew failed to catch it. Slugma's semi-liquid form burned half of Newgate's mustache.
Newgate was furious, beat Marco severely, then comforted the guilty and remorseful Slugma. It wasn't Slugma's fault; it was just a baby!
"Breaking the Red Line and creating a passage to the New World, then driving all pirates there to fight over limited territory and resources, maybe even using us big pirate crews to clear out the small fry?"
Jozu, a big guy, was observing Aron's sheen under the sun. According to the Pokédex, the darker Aron's armor, the closer it is to evolving into Lairon. Jozu eagerly anticipated Aron's evolution, so he monitored its sheen daily.
However, Jozu might be overthinking. The Red Line's break was an unexpected outcome for Dak. He hadn't planned to trap pirates in the New World—it was pure coincidence.
"Likely. The Four Seas and the Paradise are filled with Marines, and now there are Breeding House branches. Coupled with the Alliance Leader's declaration, it's clear he wants to cleanse those who do bad things. They naturally wouldn't dare stay."
Izo, with a Fletchling perched on his shoulder, fed it a Pokéblock made by Thatch. Though Fletchling initially refused, Izo's patience won it over, making it accept reluctantly.
This once-proud Fletchling had grown fond of Izo's patient care.
"The Pirate Paradise will become Pirate Hell. Dak sure is ruthless—one statement sent a bunch of people scurrying, though there might be a few who stubbornly remain."
...
White Soil Island, Baltigo
"Chief, according to reports, the World Government is massing its forces, abandoning many smaller kingdoms and islands."
The comms officer, sitting in a secret room and operating a computer, excitedly reported to Dragon.
"Yes. I didn't expect the Pokémon Alliance to have such power," Dragon nodded calmly, having already been shocked and now in a sage state.
Two or three days earlier, he had learned the truth about Mary Geoise from escaped slaves. He even tried to recruit them, but they refused, having already decided to serve the Pokémon Alliance if they had no home or family left.
Though Dragon found it a pity, it wasn't too bad. The end of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons' rule led him to consider one question: what would happen to the Revolutionary Army when they were all gone?
But this question didn't trouble him for long. While nobles and social classes still existed, the Revolutionary Army would continue to encourage the oppressed to use Pokémon to fight back against inequality. They still had a purpose.
However, the need for such a large force would decrease, reducing Dragon's desire to recruit new members.
"Chief, according to Ivankov, he hasn't found Kuma. He didn't return to the kingdom but took his daughter somewhere unknown."
The comms officer relayed more news.
"Is that so… I understand," Dragon's eyes flickered. He had an idea where Kuma might go. There was only one place likely to have the technology to cure the Blue Scale Disease now: the Pokémon Alliance.
Kuma would go there to heal Bonney.
Dragon decided to visit once Karasu's egg hatched, aiming to procure more Pokémon eggs and negotiate for Bonney's treatment, no matter the cost. As a comrade, he had to support Kuma fully.
"Any other news?" Dragon asked.
"The World Government is about to convene a World Conference."
"Do you know why?"
"Because of the withdrawal of their forces and the decimation of the Celestial Dragons, dozens of member countries want to exit the World Government."
(End of Chapter)