The "New Genesis" plan begins!
As the concert draws near, the atmosphere on Elegea Island grows increasingly enthusiastic.
The Stage was set up, with huge sound equipment surrounding it, awaiting the music that would soon resound through the sky. In the audience, people excitedly chatted, sharing their love for Uta and their anticipation for the concert.
Haku appeared on a small reef!
This place has been taken over by a group of people!
"Hey! Haku, what are you doing here?" Luffy said in surprise.
The rest of the Straw Hat Pirates turned to look at Haku.
Haku nonchalantly snatched the grilled meat from Luffy's hand and, while eating in front of Luffy, said, "That's the question I should be asking you! Judging by the timeline, you only recently left Wano Country, right? Why are you all here?"
In response to Haku's question, Usopp excitedly replied, "Come on, this is Uta's first concert! How could we possibly miss it? Uta not only sings well, but her concerts are also incredibly exciting and will give people an unprecedented experience. Besides, you know how much the Straw Hat Pirates love music, right, Captain?" Usopp winked at Luffy as he spoke.
Luffy smiled and nodded, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Yeah, Uta's singing is really captivating, and she's having a concert in the New World this time, of course we have to come and see!"
Robin said, "Uta is the most popular person in the world."
Brook chimed in, "Miss Uta is a very popular rock star; even my own singing sounds inferior to hers."
Haku nodded; he knew how popular Uta was in the world.
He didn't intend to tell Luffy and the others about Uta's plan right now.
At this moment, Luffy asked excitedly, "Haku, since you're here, are you also a fan of Uta?"
Haku shook her head and said, "No, I came here at Uta's invitation."
"What? You were invited by Uta?" Sanji's face fell, and he said with a hint of jealousy in his voice.
Haku nodded!
Haku was somewhat shocked by the others; they hadn't expected Uta to personally invite Haku to her concert.
Of course, they didn't know that Uta's initial goal was to control him.
This is all due to the influence of Tot Musica.
With Uta's return, the concert is basically about to begin.
Marine Headquarters!
Akainu spoke into the Den Den Mushi in his hand, "The situation is worse than anticipated. How many warships can you mobilize from the vicinity this time?"
Kizaru's lazy voice came out and said, "There should be nearly thirty ships that can get there, but isn't this making a mountain out of a molehill? It's just a little girl, why send all three of us over?"
Akainu said, "There's nothing we can do about it. Uta's influence far exceeds our imagination. Her concert is not just a musical feast, but could be the eye of a huge storm. According to intelligence, she may be hiding some kind of scheme behind it. We must ensure that this concert doesn't escalate into an uncontrollable situation as quickly and forcefully as possible."
"Furthermore," Akainu's tone became more serious, "I suspect the events that happened in Elegea back then will repeat themselves, so we need to be fully prepared. And, most importantly, someone has already spotted Haku in Elegea! That's why the three of you need to go together."
Den Den Mushi Kizaru, then said, "Alright, I understand. I'll mobilize warships as soon as possible to ensure we have enough strength to deal with anything that might happen. However, as you know, to prevent being affected by Uta's Song-Song Fruit ability, we've been waiting for Vegapunk to create items that counter his Devil Fruit ability. Therefore, we need to ensure that this equipment reaches the front lines in time."
Akainu nodded slightly, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. "Indeed, Uta's Song-Song Fruit ability is a tricky problem. Her singing can directly affect a person's mind, forcibly pulling them into their Mental World. How's the situation with Vegapunk?"
"According to the latest news, he has completed the preliminary design and is currently in the final testing phase," Kizaru replied. "However, the development of equipment targeting Devil Fruit abilities is extremely difficult, and we cannot guarantee that it will be fully ready before the concert begins."
Akainu pondered for a moment before making a decision, "Even so, we must prepare for both possibilities. On one hand, we must urge Vegapunk to speed up the process; on the other hand, we must develop a contingency plan that doesn't rely on special equipment, ensuring we can effectively control the situation under any circumstances."
"Understood, Fleet Admiral." Kizaru's voice was still lazy, but his tone had become more serious.
Kizaru quickly hung up the phone, shrugged, and said, "You all probably heard it, that terrifying guy is also in Elegea!"
"Ugh! This is really a headache! It seems like even the three of us combined couldn't beat that guy," Ryokugyu said, sounding exasperated.
Fujitora then spoke up, "More than that, those weapons with their own will are also dangerous. All the Seraphim I brought to Amazon Lily were wiped out by those weapons."
"What can we do? We can't disobey the Fleet Admiral's orders," Kizaru said helplessly.
Fujitora said, "We can only take it one step at a time. The main problem right now is that Song-Song Fruit ability. If possible, we should try to avoid conflict with him."
Kizaru stroked his chin and said, "Is that possible?"
The three of them fell silent for a moment.
While these people were having a headache, every Den Visual Den Den Mushi simultaneously turned on and played live footage of Elegea.
Haku held Den Den Mushi in his hand, and he was still on the other end of the line with Shanks and the others.
To prevent these people from being drawn into Uta's Mental World, Haku specifically requested that they come after Uta's concert had started.
In the real world, it is necessary to leave behind some clear-headed people.
Therefore, Haku insisted that Shanks and his teammates could only enter the Elegea midfield.
Meanwhile, at the concert venue on Elegea Island, the lights gradually dimmed, and the moment everyone had been waiting for was about to arrive. The cheers and applause from the audience merged into an unstoppable wave, as if even the sky was infected by this enthusiasm.
Kizaru, Fujitora, and Ryokugyu were also following the concert's progress through their own channels. They exchanged glances, each seeing seriousness in the other's eyes.
"Get ready," Kizaru spoke first. "Although we don't want to be enemies with Haku, if Uta really does something unforgivable, we'll have no choice but to take action."