Sirius's Resolve

"The monster of Mary Geoise?"

Yamato was greatly astonished. "What kind of monsters are the Celestial Dragon raising? What Sea King?"

The solemn and serious atmosphere was abruptly halted for a moment because of her.

Sirius couldn't help but roll his eyes at her.

However, when it comes to monsters in Mary Geoise, the only one that comes to mind is the mysterious Imu-sama.

I really know nothing about that guy.

Perhaps Shanks knows something. His identity is quite unusual; he could even be a guest of honor of the Five Elders, allowing them to take time out of their busy schedules to meet him during crucial moments of the Reverie.

This is a much bigger deal of face than that of Fleet Admiral Akainu at the time.

"So Shanks, what kind of monster are you referring to?"

Shanks hesitated for a moment.

Then he said, "Why do you think the World Government has been able to rule the world for eight hundred years, Celestial Dragon have been able to act arrogantly and domineeringly for eight hundred years?"

If it were just the World Government, that would be fine, since the power they've demonstrated so far is already formidable enough that no one on the high seas can stand against them.

But the Celestial Dragon are different.

Their reckless behavior has drawn criticism from many within the government and navy, but why has their position remained unshaken for eight hundred years?

Why is that?

"Because the Celestial Dragon possess terrifying power?" Yamato asked tentatively.

Even she knew that power relies on violence.

Red-Haired. "The World Government will absolutely not allow a second Pirate King to appear! Captain Roger collected the stones without a sound back then."

"You've been too flamboyant, Sirius. Defeating the Charlotte Family was dangerous enough. If you were to display power capable of defeating Kaido and Charlotte Big Mom together, the government would definitely not stand idly by any longer!"

"Indeed, with your current strength, even three Marine Admiral attacking at the same time might not be able to defeat you, but that's precisely what makes it dangerous!"

"If the government can't do anything to you, then the truly terrifying ones will be deployed!"

Sirius frowned slightly.

That seems to make sense.

In a previous life Oda seemed to have said that the Wano Country arc would be the final arc.

Isn't that the chapter where the Straw Hat fight for the fourth stone after they got the third one?

The government and Imu-sama can no longer sit idly by.

"So who exactly is that guy?" Yamato asked curiously. "Is he someone who inherited the power of an enemy that even Joy Boy and his crew couldn't defeat eight hundred years ago?"

"Huh? You guys knew?" The Red-Haired, somewhat surprised.

"We have read Joy Boy's letter of apology,"

Sirius said, "It mentions their defeat."

"I see."

Red-Haired didn't ask them how they interpreted the Poneglyph; he simply said, "In that case, Sirius, you should understand that the time isn't right yet."

What do I understand?

After a moment's thought, Sirius said, "So, the 'timing' you're referring to is the moment when all three Ancient Weapon come together?"

"Yes, the Sea King say that only when the three Kings gather can they have the power to change the world." Yamato suddenly understood.

"Sea King?"

Red-Haired stunned for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, "You found Pluton?"

Yamato was equally surprised, "Shanks knows too?"

"Of course he knows," Sirius said casually. "He might even have gone to see it with Roger."

"That would be wonderful!"

Shanks smiled and said, "Strictly speaking, we're waiting for the Ancient Weapon to be able to display their full power!"

"We're very close, so don't rush, Sirius!"

Sirius frowned.

Something about Shanks's words sounds a bit off.

Pluton is still hidden at the bottom of the sea, and the Sea King will only bring Pluton to the sea after receiving a summons from Neptune.

But what about the Uranus?

What do you mean by "when they can all display their full strength"? What do you mean by "very close"?

"Shanks," Sirius said seriously, "You know the whereabouts of the Uranus!"

"Huh?"

Yamato looked at Red-Haired in astonishment.

Shanks simply smiled without saying a word, as if expressing his attitude, yet also as if he didn't.

Is that bastard a riddle teller too?

"So, Sirius, you should understand by now, right?"

Red-Haired said earnestly, "I understand your eagerness, but please wait a little longer!"

Sirius frowned.

That does sound like a lot of trouble.

So what should we do next?

"Sirius?" Yamato also looked at Sirius.

"This is really a headache,"

Sirius scratched his head. "It seems that following the plan will indeed lead to a very troublesome situation."

"It's good that you understand."

Red-Haired breathed a sigh of relief.

But.

"However, should we abandon our dream moment just because of unknown threats?"

Sirius laughed and said, "Isn't that a bit lame?"

Besides, Hiyori and the others are already prepared. Wouldn't it be too disappointing to give up halfway at this point?

"Hey, Sirius, you bastard!" the Red-Haired in surprise.

"There's no need to worry about Shanks,"

Sirius casually remarked, "Even if that mysterious fellow truly possesses power we cannot resist, but..."

"At least they should be able to catch us, right?"

After Roger became the Pirate King, he lived a carefree life for a year before finally turning himself in and being captured.

The sea was so vast that, with the Sirius's mobility, Sirius didn't think the mysterious Imu-sama could find him.

"You bastard!"

Red-Haired gritted his teeth, "Can't you listen to advice even just once?"

"Sorry, Shanks, but isn't that what pirates are all about?"

Sirius laughed.

Embrace danger.

Forge ahead bravely.

"You're really good at saying nice things."

Red-Haired rolled his eyes, picked up a bottle of liquor, and started chugging it.

"Haha, I'm so sorry to have made you come all this way for nothing, my friend,"

Sirius also picked up his bottle and raised it in a distant toast to the Red-Haired. "But this is my decision."

What else could the Red-Haired say? He could only shake his head helplessly.

The man before him had already made up his mind, and he had no reason to say anything more.

"Sirius,"

The Red-Haired, who was drinking, suddenly looked up and solemnly asked, "Want to fight me?"

"Kindness?"

Sirius paused for a moment, "Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

Red-Haired said seriously, "Seeing my friend about to do something very dangerous, I naturally want to make sure he has the power to protect himself."

"I see."

Sirius nodded slightly, a smirk playing on his lips. "That's certainly a reason that's impossible to refuse."

Let's do it then, at least to put our friends at ease.