The Curtain Rises
Mary Geoise was bustling with more excitement than ever before.
This city, at the pinnacle of power in the world, is now more crowded with naval presence than ever before.
This white town, located atop the Red Line, is precisely what the Navy strives to protect; in reality, ordinary Navy units are simply not qualified to come here.
Even high-ranking officials at the Marine Headquarters are not allowed to come to Mary Geoise without permission from the government, and this applies to even the Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters.
But today is different. Naval elites urgently recruited from all over the world have gathered in Mary Geoise, ready for battle under the leadership of three Admiral from the Marine Headquarters.
Apart from the navy, the entire White Town was now empty. The once noisy and bustling Celestial Dragon had all left the city. As noble as they were, they certainly wouldn't stay on this battlefield to wait for the smoke of war to spread. They had already moved to another pre-built settlement on the Red Line. For the World Government, which could mobilize half the world's resources at will, this was really not a difficult thing.
The high command of the Marine Headquarters stood guard in the square outside Pangaea Castle. Since the enemy could fly, relying on the terrain for defense or ambushes was meaningless. They simply set up their positions and waited for the enemy's arrival.
"This time, the opponents aren't just the Revolutionary Army and Black Wolf's crew."
Vice Admiral Tsuru's voice was grave. "The Giant Kingdom has also mobilized. I really don't know when they got involved with Dragon Black Wolf and his group."
"It's said that Fish-Man Island is also eager to try."
Kizaru chuckled and said, "After being discriminated against by the government for two hundred years, you still want to do something, don't you?"
"To actually choose to side with the pirates, what a bunch of clueless bastards." Akainu's voice was cold, just like his face, which was cold and indifferent. "But it doesn't matter, didn't that guy Black Wolf say..."
He sneered, "That Imu-sama still possesses the ultimate weapon named after the Moon Goddess, so there's nothing to worry about."
"Wow, it's hard to believe Sakazuki said that," Kizaru said sarcastically. "Isn't he usually the one charging into battle?"
Akainu rolled his eyes and said coldly, "If you're going to bother with me, you'd better watch yourself. Black Wolf and White Wolf, you have a grudge against them, don't you?"
"Forehead--"
Kizaru was speechless.
That happened many years ago, when Black Wolf had just embarked on his first expedition as a member of the Beasts Pirates, and I almost killed him.
Then, when he was escorting Kaido who had been arrested, he himself severely injured White Wolf, which enraged Black Wolf to the point that he even Awakening Conqueror's Haki.
Although he suffered many losses at the hands of that guy in later encounters, and even almost died at his hands four years ago in Alabasta.
But have they truly extinguished their anger?
Kizaru chuckled dryly, "If it's Black Wolf, his opponent should be that Imu-sama, right?"
Even so, there's still the White Wolf.
Aokiji said lazily, "You've already witnessed that guy's strength, haven't you?"
That's a monster who can take on two opponents at once, and easily defeat both him and Akainu!
Kizaru was completely devastated.
"In any case, this will be the toughest battle we have ever fought."
Sengoku let out a long sigh of relief, a solemn expression appearing on his face. "No one can guarantee how the outcome will be. Let's give it our all!"
In order not to betray justice.
The navy is ready and is now waiting for the enemy to appear.
Meanwhile, inside Pangaea Castle.
Imu sat enthroned on the Void Throne, a throne that the government had prophesied as a symbol of supreme power. It had finally found its master.
"Just like it was eight hundred years ago!"
Imu's voice was full of laughter, "Giants, Fish-Man, Mink Tribe, samurai from Wano Country, and many more people seeking change, united around Joy Boy and launched an attack on Mary Geoise."
"How nostalgic!"
"Then this time, just like eight hundred years ago, we will surely achieve a complete and deserved victory under your leadership!"
The Five Elders, kneeling beneath the throne, held Imu in the highest regard.
After all, eight hundred years ago, it was she who led the ancestors of today's Celestial Dragon to victory, so of course it will be the same now!
"Yeah?"
Imu laughed and said, "But Sirius said he's not Joy Boy."
"No matter who the enemy is, with you leading us, victory is only a matter of course!"
The Five Elders spoke in unison.
"Ha ha ha ha."
Imu just smiled.
"Um?"
Suddenly, she raised her head, her eyes seemingly seeing the sky above Pangaea Castle.
"They're finally here!"
The Five Elders looked up in alarm. After a brief moment of shock, they shouted, "The enemy is attacking! Prepare for battle!!"
The Sirius slowly approached from the sky, which was very close to Mary Geoise. Alongside the large ship were the Isle of White Soil floating in the sky and Uranus of the gods, flapping his wings vigorously.
Looking down from above, Sirius could clearly see the white town on the straight, red land stretching forward.
"We've finally arrived."
Senior Golden Lion grinned, "This is truly something to look forward to!"
There are quite a lot of people.
Jack looked down at the massive naval ranks below. There were at least 100,000 naval soldiers gathered in the square outside Pangaea Castle. "Have they drawn all the elite troops from the entire navy?"
"After all, if we lose this war, there will be no navy left."
Luo said casually.
Even though the navy is currently of great importance to the order and stability of the seas, they are ultimately working for the corrupt World Government.
"What a terrifying lineup! Fleet Admiral, a Marine Hero, three Admiral, and two Admiral candidates. If I were facing this lineup alone, I probably would have run away without even thinking."
Red-Haired with a grin.
This is the full-strength lineup of the Marine Headquarters; even the Sirius Pirates four years ago would have been no match for them.
But times have changed.
Anyway, let's go down and say hello first.
Sirius Road.
The navy is not important; they will not have much impact on the course of this war.
It's sad to say, but that's the reality. In the current version, the strongest individual's combat power is already off the charts.
Sirius slowly descended, with Uranus following closely behind.
"Ready for battle!!"
As Sengoku looked up at the scene in the sky, cold sweat instantly beaded on his forehead.
What is that?
That dragon is--
At that moment, a figure flew out from inside Pangaea Castle.
Imu.