Beyond the Battle, Legion of Hundred Demons

The battle raged fiercely atop the royal palace, while elsewhere:

The Navy was busy rescuing people. Although Admiral Fujitora and the "White Dove" candidate Admiral who had just appeared and disappeared were nowhere to be found, Vice Admiral Maynard, known as the "Pursuer," was a rare talent in the Navy known for his stealth abilities, so:

He then learned many things that 'ordinary' naval officers did not know.

For example, Doflamingo is actually White Gloves for the World Government, acting as a bridge between the World Government and Kaido of the Beasts; for example, Doflamingo's weapons are ostensibly sold to various pirate groups, but in reality, most of the buyers are "Affiliated Nation"; and for example...

"Vice Admiral Maynard, pirates are taking advantage of the chaos!"

?!

"Forget about those pirates, just focus on saving the ordinary people!"

Even with immense wealth, they can't take it out of this Birdcage. Let those pirates be happy for a few minutes; they'll all eventually have nowhere to escape anyway. With Admiral Fujitora and White Dove candidate Admiral, Vice Admiral Maynard doesn't believe anyone, unless they're Four Emperors, can escape their pursuit! Unless:

They deliberately...

Never mind,

Vice Admiral Maynard, a muscular man with a broad chest and black hair tied in a wild ponytail, shook his head.

It's wise to be a little oblivious in life. Although I'm Vice Admiral, I'm bound to face pirates head-on. But if I offend some 'big shot,' disappearing without a trace would be a terrible mistake.

As a soldier, he is also a son, a husband, and a father.

The bonds of family had long since tempered his youthful impetuosity.

Who do you think you are?!

Meanwhile, Sabo is being scolded by a girl.

The girl had short orange hair, wore a short dress, high heels, and a small hat with goggles.

"You actually went to fight a 'Marine Admiral'? Do you think our Revolutionary Army can provoke a 'Admiral' level of combat power?"

Faced with Koala's reprimand, Sabo clapped the flames that had unconsciously appeared on his hands.

"That's my brother!"

"What kind of older brother would remain indifferent to his younger brother's crisis?"

"Say it again!"

Sabo, whose face was Koala, quickly changed the subject.

"Have you received the goods?"

"Certainly!"

Koala pulled a small booklet from his pouch—it was Doflamingo's family's 'transaction records'. If the contents of that book were exposed, the World Government and many royal families would likely suffer a complete loss of prestige!

After all, colluding with pirates is fine in private, but bringing it into the open...

"Very good, give this to Mr. Dragon."

"He will surely be able to lead us to break through the iron curtain that has been hanging over this world for eight hundred years!"

And:

There are many high-ranking Navy officials dissatisfied with the World Government, and among the pirates, there are truly kind and free-spirited individuals like Luffy. Even comrades like 'White Dove' Roman, with an extremely complex background yet a compassionate heart...

"We should also get ready."

Sabo extinguished the flames and stood up.

"Kaido is mass-producing 'artificial Devil Fruit user's while throwing all those who disobey him into labor in mines, promising freedom only to those who submit."

"The Big Mom is also scavenging for all kinds of combat power and technological weapons, claiming 'no one is refused entry, and those who leave will die!' She is also aggressively expanding the Whole Cake Island through marriage alliances."

"Blackbeard, needless to say, has occupied Hachinosu Island, known as the 'Pirate Paradise,' and even dared to recruit former Marine Admiral Aokiji to his side; his ambition is blatantly obvious."

"The 'emperors' at sea are all desperately expanding their power and fighting strength because:"

Sabo straightened his top hat. With Whitebeard, the gatekeeper of the 'King of the Pirates's Throne,' fallen, the era had inevitably slid towards the final battle! Although Sabo didn't know exactly what 'Laugh Tale' contained, there was no doubt:

If anyone gets there, it will surely ignite a world-class war!

At that time, the World Government, the Navy, the Four Emperors, the Revolutionary Army... all the top powers in this world will fight for their 'dream'.

"Let's go."

Before that, at least let me see my brother's safety with my own eyes.

"Hey, hey, hey, this can't be real, right?"

Franky defeated Senor Pique, the user of the Swim-Swim Fruit, in a manly duel of one punch from you and one punch from me, looked at the beautiful woman in front of him and the group of... demons and monsters in the factory.

"Although I'm not a gentleman like Sanji who never hits women, but..."

Franky was exhausted from the battle with Pique —his body was made of steel, but his spirit was not, and even steel would be riddled with holes in the face of a powerful Haki user. If it weren't for the extensive use of 'Wapol Metal,' he would have collapsed long ago.

It's a pity we didn't bring out General Franky...

Tread,

"Leave the rest to us, Franky."

?

As a tall, petite figure walked up to him, Franky's expression relaxed, and he finally collapsed backward, powerless.

Brook, Nami, and the white dove perched on Nami's shoulder.

It's up to you now.

"Black Maria,"

The white dove on Nami's shoulder looked at the woman in front of her with a serious expression.

"What wind blew all of you Four Emperors's subordinates here today?"

"Hehehe, isn't this all thanks to you guys?"

In the factory manufacturing Artificial Devil Fruit, there stood a tall, alluring woman with a long, flowing golden bun, captivating emerald eyes, and flawless, snow-white skin. She wore long red horns, pearl earrings, and a knife as a hairpin, and was dressed in Wano Country -style off-the-shoulder kimono. Truly:

My old shoulders are incredibly slippery!

"Um?"

Nami glanced at the pigeon on her shoulder with a puzzled look, and the pigeon coughed, covering its beak with its wing.

"I am a person who likes to 'reason'. You have handed over the people of the Tontatta to us. We promise to withdraw immediately—and this factory is yours to handle."

No wonder Jack was calmly engaging in turn-based combat with his 'original body'!

It turns out that Jack secretly sent the "Six Sons" to take over the Artificial Devil Fruit factory. And look at the Beastmen personnel who have already started moving production tools and raw materials. Jack is planning to "cut off their supply lines."

That's more like how a top-tier power should behave. When it comes to recklessly charging through enemy lines, the Straw Hat crew are enough for the entire sea. However:

"That won't do, buddy."

The alluring Black Maria took a drag of her cigarette. Around her were the "Hundred Demons" characteristic of Wano Country, including "Roman," "High Woman," "Rain Woman," "Tenjōname," and "Wet Woman," leaving White Dove speechless.

"You're just an SR card with a bunch of R cards, you really have no prestige."

?

Forget SP characters, at least give us some SSR characters like Ōtengu or Shuten-dōji!

Emperor of a Thousand Lamps, Yama with an Empty Face: I am the cancer of the arena!

"Cough cough,"

The white dove on Nami's shoulder flapped its wings, banishing memories of her past life. As a former veteran Onmyoji, seeing the 'Jorōgumo' before her, she couldn't help but want to complain:

What are you doing with the 'Ring-of-Fire'? Are you trying to control it at high speed?

"In short, let's each take a step back. You want the factory, we want the people, isn't that a win-win situation?"

In response to the white dove's suggestion, the Black Maria on the other side simply exhaled a lingering puff of smoke.

"Sorry, buddy."

"My master gave the order—we want them all!"

"That means there's no room for negotiation."

White Dove turned to look at Nami beside her.

"Beat her up!"

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"In the end, won't it all come down to violence?"

Nami rolled her eyes and opened the book in her hand. —Roman had already transferred control of another 'power' to her.

"Come forth, Royal Guard!"

Splash—

Amidst the sound of paper fluttering, the white sheets of paper, surging out of the book like waves, quickly reformed into human figures.

One by one, white warriors wielding weapons appeared out of thin air! Rows and rows of swordsmen charging into battle with their swords and knives; archers holding bows and crossbows, ready to fire their arrows; and armored warriors clad in armor and holding heavy shields, arrayed in front.

Meanwhile, several ornately armored special 'White Knight' protected Nami in the center, some crackling with Electric Light, others swirling with yellow sand, some shrouded in darkness, and still others hovering in mid-air...

"Go forth, 'hero' units!"

As Nami pointed forward, a vast Paper Puppet Army charged towards Black Maria and the Beasts Pirates she led!

Among them, the White Knight with 'Devil Fruit abilities' set their sights on the minor leaders of those 'Hundred Demons' who were actually 'prostitutes'.

"Oh, what an oblivious man,"

Facing the charging 'Paper Puppet Army', Black Maria took off her outer garment! Boldly bare-chested, she twirled the 'Ring-of-Fire' in her hand, drawing the courtesans to gather behind her.

"To subdue all demons and monsters,"

As Black Maria activated her Devil Fruit ability, streams of black energy, thicker than ink, surged forth from her suddenly swollen spider-like lower body, accompanied by hundreds of extremely shrill, Kikoku wails. The boundless black energy enveloped her and her subordinates.

Within the mist, human figures—some beautiful and eerie, some sinister and terrifying, some hideously ugly—flew and spread. Some had become bare bones, some were decayed and withered, while others were lifelike. There were men and women, old and young, humans and beasts, and even some were simply broken umbrellas, teapots, coffins, broken knives, and the like...

"Leading demons and monsters,"

Her courtesans also transformed into 'Hundred Demons': some were Rain Woman, born from the resentment of women deceived by unfaithful men, drifting about, bringing a desolate drizzle wherever they went; some were flying demons, born from the resentment of dead female prisoners, like beautiful songstresses, searching for men to seduce and steal their souls; some were guhuo birds, born from the death of pregnant women, a woman covered in blood holding a crying baby, staggering alone, but the baby had clearly turned into bones...

There are also those peering into the courtyard through the Tenjōname of the old house; those who were so ugly that they could never get married in life, and whose resentment turned into High Woman after death; and all sorts of strange 'Hundred Demons' that scream, wail, wander aimlessly, jump up and down, or roar wildly, following behind the Black Maria, forming a terrifying procession of rolling black mist.

"This is the Night Parade of Hundred Demons!"

"A ghost! Aaaaaah!"

Facing Brook, who was so terrified that his jawbone seemed about to fall off, Nami rubbed her forehead, feeling the terrifying atmosphere that had just permeated the air vanish!

"What are you afraid of, you skeleton...?"

If Luffy were here, he'd probably be so happy he'd pack all those 'Hundred Demons' in front of him onto his ship, right?

And as Roman said, you don't realize what's happening until you're caught in the crossfire, because of the Devil Fruit ability. —Since it's Devil Fruit power, there's nothing to be afraid of.

Paper Puppet Army VS. Night Parade of Hundred Demons!

P. S.: As a long-time Onmyoji player, I couldn't stand the Hundred Demons in the Wano Country arc anymore, so I'm going to buff them. Also, I want to complain about Robin not focusing on reconnaissance but on melee combat...

Are they still relying on "Emperor Protection" livestreams for intelligence? This Kaido crew is truly full of traitors...