Those Preparing for War

The whole world was abuzz with excitement because of the World Economic Journal's newspaper.

People don't seem to care much about what happened 800 years ago; that distant past has little impact on their lives today.

People only care about one thing: Has the World Government been ruled by the same person for the past eight hundred years?

So, all these years, it's been the same person's will guiding the world's direction?

There was no way not to be shocked, and no way not to be terrified.

Of course, this incident didn't actually have a significant impact on the people living at sea.

What does it matter to them who rules the world?

Does a change in world rulers necessarily alter their lives?

More than this incident, people are discussing the classic love triangle between Imu and Joy Boy Mermaid Princess.

Who would have thought that the reason the world changed would be so hilarious?

The navy personnel who were currently gathering at Marineford were most affected by this news.

"Your Excellency the Five Elders!!"

Fleet Admiral Sengoku immediately rushed to the Chamber of Power and found the Five Elders. He raised the newspaper in his hand and asked, "Is what the newspaper says true?!"

The Five Elders fell silent; their worst fears had finally come true.

Black Wolf found Laugh Tale and announced to the whole world what had happened eight hundred years ago.

Whether it's ordinary people on the high seas or the heads of state of the various Affiliated Nation, this event has little impact on them.

It is impossible to expect this news to affect the World Government's 800-year rule.

But these self-proclaimed righteous sailors are different.

They cannot ignore this.

Fighting for the World Government and fighting for a specific person are two completely different concepts.

"We'll talk about that later, Sengoku," the Five Elders with the long beard thought for a moment, then said, "Right now, you should be focusing on preparing for the upcoming battle that will affect the entire world!"

"We cannot prepare for battle until we figure this out!"

Sengoku's expression was serious. "What we need to figure out is whether, for the past eight hundred years, countless navy soldiers have risked their lives to fight for the rule of that guy named Imu?"

"Get your stance straight, Sengoku!"

The bald, mustachioed Five Elders, known for his fiery temper among the Five Elders, roared, "Show some respect to Imu-sama!"

"So, as expected!!" Sengoku's expression instantly turned icy cold; the Five Elders' attitude had already said it all.

"Calm down, Sengoku,"

The Five Elders, clad in white robes and wielding swords, sighed. "I understand your anger, but things are not as you imagine."

"Since we've come this far, let us tell you about the workings of the World Government over the past eight hundred years."

Sengoku paused for a moment, then finally nodded.

"First of all, it must be acknowledged that Imu-sama is indeed the highest leader of the World Government for the past eight hundred years, Five Elders of each generation have been subordinate to her."

The words of the Five Elders in white robes made Sengoku frown even more deeply.

"But things aren't quite what you imagine."

The blond-haired Five Elders added, "That lord doesn't have much ambition to rule the world personally; for the past eight hundred years, he has spent most of his time in slumber."

"It is still us, it is still you, who are actually keeping this world running."

The Sengoku fell silent.

"At least you should understand one thing, Sengoku? Haven't those eight hundred or so marines been fighting hard to maintain order all along?" the long-bearded Five Elders said seriously.

These words startled the Sengoku slightly.

"There will be no change before or after knowing about Imu-sama's existence."

The long-bearded Five Elders calmly stated, "The government will remain the same government, and the navy will remain the same navy; there will be no changes."

The Sengoku remained silent.

Is that really the case?

"In any case, let's prepare for battle, Sengoku. You know the enemy we're facing next is unlike any we've faced before!"

In the end, the Sengoku was forced to withdraw from the Chamber of Power.

Perhaps, as the Five Elders said, nothing will change except for knowing of Imu's existence.

After he returned to the naval quarters where they were temporarily stationed, all the high-ranking officers turned their attention to him.

"Prepare for war!" he said.

The navy's top brass could only nod.

After Sengoku left, the expressions of the Five Elders, Chamber of Power, became somewhat puzzling.

After a long silence, the long-bearded Five Elders said quietly, "It seems the Navy really does need some attention."

"Yes, let's give Imu-sama advice after the war ends."

At the same time, in another part of Pangaea Castle, the Shichibukai were staying.

"In the end, it was Black Wolf who became the new Pirate King after all."

Moria sighed. He, too, had once fought on the high seas with the goal of becoming the Pirate King.

But now that goal has been completely shattered.

"What's more interesting than this event is the Void Century of history."

Hawk Eyes casually propped his legs up on the table, amusement playing on his lips. "Who would have thought it would all be for such a ridiculous reason?"

"Hey, you really don't understand girls' hearts."

Crocodile smiled knowingly as well, "For women, love is a very important part of life."

"Hehehehe, you're right. He could even change the world. That Joy Boy must be an incredibly handsome man!" Moria chuckled.

"Foolish men."

The Empress, forced to share a room with these guys, rolled her eyes and turned her head away in disgust.

"But I'm actually looking forward to it, the Final Battle is coming up."

Hawk Eyes lowered his hat brim slightly, obscuring his excited eyes. "What kind of sparks will those two monsters create?"

The clash between the invincible Black Wolf of this era and Imu, who dominated eight hundred years ago, is truly something to look forward to!

Come quickly, the final battle!

Sabaody Archipelago.

"Hey, Lao Lei, where are you going?"

"Let's go to a battle that's been delayed."

The Giant Kingdom.

"The moment has finally arrived! Now is the time to forge a new future!! Giants! Prepare for battle!!"

"Inheriting the will of Elbaf, let's move towards a brand new future!!"

Zou.

"Hold head high!!"

The giant elephant raised its head and roared, then took a step in a certain direction.

Isle of White Soil, the headquarters of the Revolutionary Army.

"Everyone is here."

Dragon looked around at the assembled Revolutionary Army cadres.

"Then let this war, which may be the first and the last, begin!"

"The target is Mary Geoise!"