The Unhappy Wind-Man! One Year! Yamato!

In Wano Country, Roa is reading a newspaper.

"A lot has happened lately."

He exclaimed in amazement.

A series of major events unfolded so quickly that he was thoroughly entertained by the gossip.

It all started with Uncle Shiki arriving on Beehive Island.

His efficiency impressed even Roa; he must have gone straight to find Ochoku after leaving Wano Country.

Unfortunately, the final outcome of the negotiations did not seem to change because of his eagerness.

Ochoku and the Golden Lion immediately engaged in a fierce battle on Beehive Island, and it is said that even the Beehive Island's iconic skull building was destroyed.

The end result was that Ochoku was driven out of Beehive Island like a stray dog.

It can only be said that there is still a considerable gap in strength between Ochoku and Golden Lion.

But the Golden Lion's actions did not stop there.

After giving Ochoku a sound beating, just as he had told Luo Ye before, he set his sights on Patrick Redfield.

Although the man known as the Lone Red is always a loner, he rarely bothers him and hardly ever hides his whereabouts.

So soon, the Crimson Count was also approached by the Flying Pirates.

Then, another round of fierce fighting ensued.

As a result, the Crimson Count was also driven away by the Golden Lion.

But this is still not the end.

The battle has now entered its third phase.

Ochoku led his men back to fight again; of course, he was unwilling to give up.

It's unclear what conditions he used to persuade Silver Axe, but the two of them launched an attack on the Flying Pirates together.

How could the Golden Lion tolerate this?

But just as he was organizing a counterattack, Red, furious at the undeserved calamity he had suffered, returned upon hearing the news and launched a surprise attack on the Flying Pirates' rear.

The Golden Lion was suddenly caught in a pincer movement.

They were completely overwhelmed and stressed.

While the fighting raged on one side, in the front part of the New World, a fleet known as the Marine Guerrilla Unit also caused trouble.

The fleet led by Black Arm, no, it should now be called Black Leg Zephyr, wreaked havoc in the front seas of the New World.

When Roa first saw the newspaper article praising Zephyr for upholding justice with his feet even after losing an arm, and thus renaming him Black Leg, he almost burst out laughing.

Sanji was killed by a cow across thirty years.

However, although it was somewhat comical, the Marine Guerrilla Unit did indeed achieve remarkable results.

They were almost constantly clearing out pirates from the New World's estuary area.

Then, they started fighting with the Charlotte Family.

According to the newspapers, the Marine Guerrilla Unit were attacked by the Charlotte Family when they passed near the Whole Cake Island Sea.

However, according to the inside information obtained by Roa, it was Zephyr who had been wandering around the vicinity of Totto Land and had entered Totto Land directly several times, which eventually attracted Charlotte Linlin.

Both sides suffered heavy losses in the battle.

According to Stussy, Aunt Linlin was badly beaten by Zephyr, and that man seemed to be making a comeback. This surprised Roa; could it be that he also had a talent for being a teacher?

However, Charlotte Linlin also inflicted considerable losses on the Marine Guerrilla Unit by using the Soul-Soul Fruit, which allows her to freely control ocean storms and lightning.

Finally, Zephyr was forcibly recalled by an angry phone call from his superiors.

A pirate crew of the Charlotte Family's caliber isn't something you can just fight whenever you want; you need orders from your superiors first.

The end result was that Zephyr was recalled to Marine Headquarters and given a severe scolding. Of course, Zephyr didn't suffer any loss; he directly retaliated with his own insults.

The series of events kept Roa thoroughly entertained.

He was a little disappointed that Uncle Shiki hadn't hired him; otherwise, why would he need such a wolf?

It's just two Mythical Zoan Pokémon, isn't it?

How stingy!

Roa closed the newspaper and sighed softly, "I wonder if Roger has found a suitable person yet."

Speaking of which, Robin is due to be born in two years, right?

Who doesn't love a sophisticated, mature woman with long, straight black hair?

No, it's a little sister.

He's more than ten years younger.

But it doesn't matter. Roa can clearly feel that as long as there is always black energy to replenish him, his lifespan and youth will be very, very long.

One last glance at the newspaper, and seeing the headline in large, bold characters that read "Reverie Opens Today!", Roa smiled faintly.

Here comes something even more interesting.

Mary Geoise, Pangea Castle.

The quadrennial Reverie officially opened today.

Although anyone with a little knowledge on the high seas knows that the true rulers of the World Government are the Celestial Dragons, the Five Elders.

However, the Reverie, representing the will of the Affiliated Nation, remains the de facto supreme authority of the World Government.

The kings can influence the operation of the World Government through voting at this meeting, reflecting their own will.

Therefore, the convening of each Reverie is a top priority for World Government.

This time was no exception.

Elite marines from headquarters and government agents had already placed the area around Pangea Castle under complete martial law to prevent any accidents from occurring.

Monkey D. Dragon was a young marine who was transferred there.

He was only twenty-three years old, quite young, but his face was gloomy and his eyes were somewhat fierce, making him look more like a pirate.

The young marine diligently guarded the gates of Pangea Castle, vigilant against any possible unexpected situations.

Dragon actually dislikes this place because his Observation Haki allows him to sense the wailing coming from underground.

A few meters away from him was a table.

Dragon's father, the man known as the Marine Hero, Iron Fist Garp, was sipping tea while picking up a senbei from a plate on the table and popping it into his mouth.

Opposite him stood a man with a round, afro-like hairstyle. Marine Admiral Buddha Sengoku praised, "Dragon has already become a qualified Marine. Time really flies. I still remember him peeing on my neck when he was a kid, and you bastard lied to me saying it was raining."

"Hahaha! That was so many years ago!"

Garp laughed heartily and replied, "Sengoku, you're too vengeful!"

I'll remember this for the rest of my life!

Sengoku also took a sip of tea. "However, the younger generation is gradually growing up. Sakazuki, Borsalino, and Dragon... perhaps in a few years we'll have to step down."

"Stepping down to the second line? I won't do that!"

Garp crunched on a senbei cracker and casually remarked, "I'm not retiring until we catch Roger!"

Sengoku glanced at his old friend; did he not know what this guy was up to? Under the guise of capturing Roger, he spent most of the year at sea.

"Not just Roger,"

Sengoku said earnestly, "The more pressing issue now is Roa and his crew. That brat might actually be able to revive the Rocks Pirates!"

"This Reverie will likely include this as an agenda item! If it passes, then striking them will become the Navy's primary task for the next few years!"

When Roa was mentioned, Garp's eyes darkened slightly, but he still forced a smile, "Wouldn't that make Zephyr happy?"

"Zephyr has been completely blinded by rage."

Sengoku sighed, "Ku-nii is very angry about us starting a war with the Charlotte Family without authorization."

Dragon, standing beside him, remained calm, but inwardly he was thinking...

Why would going to war with pirates anger the Fleet Admiral?

Isn't the navy supposed to be fighting pirates?

Just as I was thinking this, a commotion suddenly came from the door behind me.

A series of gasps and screams erupted.

And then...

"Navy! Where's the Navy? There are attackers!"

Dragon's expression changed slightly, and in the next instant, he transformed into the wind and flew into the gate.

Behind him were Garp and Sengoku, who were even faster than him.

As the three entered Pangu City, they saw a group of well-dressed kings scattering and retreating in terror in the spacious hall.

In the center of the empty hall, several men held several kings hostage.

Dragon recognized those kings; they were all from the North Blue.

Speaking of North Blue, that sea area has been quite turbulent lately. It is said that an infectious disease outbreak in a certain country caused the entire country to collapse.

Even worse were the survivors who fled the country carrying the virus, plunging the entire North Blue into fear.

Dragon remembered that the topic of these kings was to completely eliminate those remnants of the fallen dynasty.

That's incredibly cruel.

However, for the sake of the entire North Blue, it will most likely be allowed to pass.

These attackers are really bold!

They launched the attack while the kings were gathered together after the meeting.

This is a truly momentous event that will shake the world!

But how did they manage to sneak into Pangea Castle?

"Calm down! Calm down!"

The kidnapped king, his legs trembling like leaves, pleaded tearfully, "Have I been paying you too little?"

Prices can go up! Everything's negotiable! Don't do anything foolish! Think of your family back home!

Salary?

Dragon's heart skipped a beat. So they were guards?

"Family? Hahahaha! You dare call us family!"

The attacker, strapped with bombs, holding a knife in one hand and an explosive detonator in the other, laughed maniacally. Then he suddenly shouted, "Don't move! Admiral Sengoku, Garp the Hero! We know you can use a power called Conqueror's Haki! But the detonators in our hands will explode the moment they're released! You'd better not make any rash moves!"

"Calm down!"

Sengoku immediately stepped forward and tried to soften his voice.

This isn't your average attacker; they even considered Conqueror's Haki?

"We are calm!"

The attackers shouted, "We're not here for revenge, nor for terrorist attacks; we're here to tell the world the truth!"

"The truth?"

Garp frowned.

The surrounding kings, still in shock, also looked bewildered.

"The World Government controls all the media, and we have no voice! So, I think there's no better opportunity than here, right now!"

The man shouted, "We come from Flevance in the North Blue!"

The moment the name was uttered, the bodies of several kings of the North Blue trembled even more violently.

Flevance?

Dragon, a name that sounds somewhat familiar.

The kings were already screaming, "Are you Flevance? No, don't touch us! Don't spread the disease to us!"

Oh, right!

Infectious disease!

The country that was destroyed by a deadly infectious disease was called Flevance!

Looking at the attackers' faces filled with grief and indignation, Dragon immediately realized that there was probably more to the story behind the infectious disease.

"Infectious disease?"

The man from Flevance gave a bitter laugh, "What infectious disease?!"

"Everyone on the high seas knows that our Flevance prospered because of the mining of Amber Lead, and our platinum and lead products are exported overseas. Perhaps even some of the kings here today use them in their homes!"

Many kings nodded in approval; the platinum and lead products were exquisite and beautiful, perfectly matching the style of royalty.

"But nobody told us that Amber Lead is highly toxic!"

The man roared hoarsely, "Long-term exposure to Amber Lead will cause toxins to accumulate in the body, and these toxins will be passed down from generation to generation! When the body can no longer suppress the toxins, the deadly Platinum Lead Disease will break out! At that time, everyone, regardless of age or gender, will die!!"

Before the words were even finished, everyone present changed their expressions drastically.

How could that be?

Even seasoned veterans like Garp and Sengoku were shaken.

"Damn it! So, is this disease contagious?"

"Wait, won't we get sick from using platinum and lead products too?!"

The kings panicked and hastily retreated.

"Don't worry, Your Majesties, Platinum Lead Disease only affects people who have long-term contact with Amber Lead; it's not an infectious disease. If you insist on saying..."

The man watched all this and could only laugh, thinking, "It'll probably only spread among our descendants."

The kings then breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Then,

"We only recently discovered the existence of this disease! But hundreds of years ago, the World Government and the royal family of Flevance already knew about the dangers of this mineral!"

The man's voice rose higher and higher, until it became hysterical, "But they concealed everything! They still forced us to mine and process ore! Until our country was on the verge of destruction!"

At this point, he broke down in tears, "Everyone is going to die! In just over a decade, our parents, our compatriots, our children—everyone will die at the hands of the World Government and the royal family's greed! They're only after the profits from Platinum and Lead!"

A chorus of gasps erupted in the hall.

Dragon gasped in shock. Could such a thing really be true?

"That's not all!"

Another man, also weeping, chimed in, "After learning of the leak, the World Government immediately ordered its surrounding Affiliated Nation to send troops to destroy us!"

"Luckily, we escaped early, but even so, the World Government still wouldn't let us go. Using the pretext that we carried a deadly infectious disease, they launched a genocide against us throughout the North Blue!"

At this moment, even the most foolish king was stunned, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "The World Government is still the wolf!"

Dragon felt like he'd been hit on the head with a heavy hammer.

Is this the World Government that the Navy protects?

"We are not here for revenge, nor do we want to implicate the innocent. We are simply here to tell the world the truth about all of this!"

Just to tell the World Government, Flevance, that he would not sit idly by---

But at that moment, an invisible wind blew in, and the attackers instantly rolled their eyes back and fell backward.

They instantly released their grip on the bomb controller.

Then.

Boom!

The violent explosion engulfed the unfortunate kings along with them, and the powerful blast wave knocked down even those kings who were nearby.

Whose Conqueror's Haki?!

Garp was so angry that he started yelling and cursing loudly.

He had already realized that the attackers had no intention of killing! Just as they said, they were only there to reveal the truth!

Tap, tap, tap.

Crisp, slow footsteps sounded as a bald, upturned-beard old man descended the steps. "The ravings of thugs are not worth listening to."

Dragon's pupils contracted.

Five Elders!

"The government will thoroughly investigate this matter."

This is what the world's highest authority says.

Dragon secretly stepped back.

Is the government really reliable?

Is the kind of justice that my Pops talks about, one that has a specific stance, really justice?

Young Dragon didn't know that; all he knew was that he should go to the North Blue.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and a year has passed.

Roa is another year older.

The Wano Country.

In the square of Great Kaido Castle.

Go retrieve it!

Roa gently tossed the miniature spiked club in his hand.

A small figure quickly chased after it with short legs, picked up the small spiked club that had fallen to the ground, and ran back to Roa.

This is a very, very small baby with a chubby little face, beautiful hair that gradually changes from white at the roots to blue at the ends, and a pair of tiny horns on its forehead.

It looks like it's not even a year old yet, but it's already moving around like the wind here.

The baby grinned, its toothless mouth wide open, and happily handed the little spiked club in its hand to Roa.

"Okay! Let's do it again!"

Roa prepared to throw the small spiked club again.

But at that moment, a large hand scooped up the baby.

Kaido glared at Roa with annoyance, "You bastard, what do you take my daughter for?"

"Isn't this hoping she'll follow in her father's footsteps as soon as possible?"

Roa grinned, "Besides, weren't you having a lot of fun?"

He waved the small spiked club in his hand towards the baby.

"Ah! Ah!"

The baby immediately started making babbling sounds, and its two chubby little hands kept reaching out towards Roa.

"See, Big Brother Kaido, Yamato likes me more!"

A year later, Kaido's beloved daughter was born.