Excavating Pluton

Although they said they were going back, they didn't actually leave Laugh Tale immediately.

Having finally arrived on this island, and having obtained everything I wanted, shouldn't I at least explore it properly?

Besides this library, there are many other buildings.

Are there still anything of value within these buildings?

Ian decided to take everyone for a walk around the area.

As I left the library, the little robot was still diligently guarding the outside.

However, he wasn't the only robot guarding outside.

More robots stood quietly beside him, looking up at Ian and the others as they emerged.

"Quite a few."

Luo chuckled and said, "Were these all left behind by Joy Boy to await those who came after?"

"Have you already received the legacy left by Joy Boy?"

The little robot that brought Ian and the others here earlier looked up, staring blankly as it asked.

"Um."

Ian nodded gently. "Leave this world to me from now on."

The little robot didn't speak; it simply lowered its head silently.

Ian wasn't sure if he had the same thinking abilities as a normal human, but he simply said, "Would you mind showing us around the island? Showing us what else is in these buildings?"

"Good."

Without any hesitation, the little robot nodded.

So Ian and the others followed the little robot and began to tour the island.

This city, which was built more than 800 years ago, can still be called a futuristic metropolis for people on the sea today, and it truly exudes a sense of technology everywhere.

However, there really wasn't anything worth paying attention to.

Almost all of the buildings on the island are residences, and the items placed inside are those used by the people who once lived on the island more than 800 years ago.

Everything was covered in a thick layer of dust, and from this place, one could finally see the profound sense of history.

Aside from the library, the only other thing worth seeing on this island is the factory located on one side of the island.

It's a comprehensive factory that can manufacture weapons, furniture... it seems like it can produce all sorts of odds and ends.

It was probably prepared for the daily lives of the people who lived on this island back then.

Uncle Queen was very interested in this and planned to take the factory back with him.

Taking the library, the gold, and the factory away by ordinary means wouldn't work; that's when they'd have to rely on Bullet and Solemn's abilities.

Solemn was in charge of the gold in the basement, while the library and the factory were left to Bullet.

Before leaving, Ian specifically asked the little robots if they wanted to leave together.

But the little robots shook their heads and refused, "Lord Joy Boy has entrusted us with the task of protecting this place; it is our mission."

Since he'd already said that, Ian naturally had no reason to insist.

In any case, the technology behind these robots should be documented in the library's records.

Once we manage to seize Old Man Bei, if we're interested, we can have him create an army of robots.

So, they returned to port.

Leaving from here is more troublesome than entering, since in addition to the Sun God, we also need to take with us a library the size of a Onigashima and a pile of gold that is not much smaller.

Compared to those two, that factory is practically tiny.

Fortunately, both Bullet and Solemn were exceptionally strong, and their physical abilities were more than sufficient to support them in carrying these things.

Bullet Polymerization the library and factory into one massive, shuttle-shaped ship, incidentally swallowing the Sun God as well.

Solemn followed suit, making the gold into something smaller but the same in form, based on Bullet's design.

Then, the two enormous creatures began their return to the New World along the passage beneath the sea.

It must be said that the passage left by Joy Boy was indeed enormous; even two such massive creatures could pass through it without feeling crowded at all.

On the return journey, Yamato still looked somewhat dazed. "Is that all?"

And so they found the Final Island, obtained the Great Treasure, and learned the truth about the world.

How do I feel...?

"That was easy."

Yamato blurted out, "Right now, I don't feel as excited as I imagined at all!"

"Because it's just too easy."

Luo said with a smile, "Because I haven't experienced the arduous struggle and hardships, I naturally won't feel the ecstatic joy of finally achieving my goal."

Aunt Linlin's face was somewhat stiff.

What does "that brat" mean?

Is this implying that she didn't hinder Ian at all in his quest for the Great Treasure, allowing Ian to easily become the new Pirate King?

"Because it's me, isn't that a given?"

Ian said it as a matter of course.

"Of course, it's only natural."

Hancock's gaze burned. "Because it's Ian."

Aunt Linlin got goosebumps all over her body just listening to this.

These guys completely disregard everyone else!

"Ian,"

Ace leaned closer. "So, when's the war going? I can't wait!"

He has already accomplished the greatest achievement of his bastard Pops's life, and now all he has to do is surpass him!

The easiest thing to surpass him is to overthrow the World Government!

He accomplished that great task that even his bastard Pops lamented was beyond his capabilities and could only be entrusted to future generations!

"We'll have to wait a little longer."

Ian patiently explained, "If you're in a hurry, then focus on preparing for battle. Make yourself stronger so you can better defeat your enemies in the upcoming battles."

"Clear!"

Ace clenched his fists, "All these years of training have been for this moment!"

"Ian, our Revolutionary Army is also ready to receive your orders at any time!"

Dragon also looked serious, "If necessary, we can mobilize many other countries to participate in this war!"

"Oh?"

Ian raised an eyebrow. "It seems that although you've been hiding all these years, you've still been doing quite a bit, haven't you?"

Dragon smiled, "We have never given up on our goal of liberating the world and overthrowing the World Government."

"However, I don't think it's necessary to involve other countries at sea in this war."

That's what Ian said.

Even if Im had won eight hundred years ago, it wasn't because he had many countries supporting him.

He and his allies comprise only twenty countries, including even small states like Dressrosa, which consists of just one city.

The key to his victory was the Ancient Weapon, and the fact that some of his associates were indeed exceptionally skilled.

The final battle against the World Government only requires the participation of Ancient Weapon and advanced combat forces.

Otherwise, no matter how much the people are mobilized, relying solely on ordinary people, even if everyone in the world were united, winning would be nothing but a pipe dream.

It's cruel, but that's the underlying logic of this world.

The strong decide everything; the weak can only drift with the tide.

"All we need to do is wage war against the World Government!"

Ian opened his right hand, then clenched it. "A war to wipe out all the top officials of the World Government."

That's enough.

In any case, the World Government is not actually a very well-structured organization.

If we eliminate Im Gorosei and other core members of the government, and eradicate the Celestial Dragons, wouldn't all the countries in the world flock to our side?

As for whether eliminating only the superstructure while ignoring the lower levels might lead to an incomplete victory in the war, leaving behind many remnants of the government, Ian didn't care at all.

If he wins the war, it is expected that he, possessing Pure Gold, will live for tens of thousands of years, with plenty of time to play with those inexplicable fellows.

"Is that so? Okay!"

Dragon nodded slightly, a hint of joy appearing on his face.

Reducing the intensity of the war and minimizing its impact on the population was, of course, something he longed for.

"That Ian,"

Aunt Linlin chimed in with a grin, "Then can I go back and gather my strength for the final battle?"

Ian smiled gently, "Aunt Linlin, you don't need to travel back and forth."

"Why not just have Katakuri prepare?"

Aunt Linlin's face instantly tightened, and her previously bright smile froze on her heavily made-up face.

Sure enough, that brat Ian wasn't going to let her go back so easily.

Ian ignored Aunt Linlin's inner curses and instead looked at his good friend Red-Haired and another senior member of the Beasts Pirates, Ryde.

"Of course, Shanks and Ryde, you'll have to make do for a while too."

"I don't care,"

The Red-Haired shrugged, his smile undiminished. "I've always wanted to see what Wano Country is like under your rule. I think I can finally take a good look after I get back this time, right?"

"I'll personally take you on a tour."

Ian said with a smile.

It's a deal!

The Red-Haired's smile widened.

Senior Ryde remained completely silent.

At this point, the Cross Guild could essentially be considered a subordinate organization of the Beasts Pirates, completely controlled by Shiryu, who no longer felt any sense of belonging to it.

The only person he cared about was Perona.

So I never even considered going back.

At this point, he was more Ian about just how much Ian was capable of.

Can Ian win the war that Joy Boy lost eight hundred years ago?

As someone who already knows all the truths about the world, it's really hard for Ryde not to be curious about this.

Boom!!

Two enormous creatures suddenly surged out of the sea from beneath the surface.

Huge waves spread in all directions, and it was foreseeable that a stormy sea would soon be raging in this area.

However, since there are no islands in the sea near the Red Line in the latter part of the New World, it shouldn't cause any damage.

The shuttle-shaped ship gradually transformed, eventually returning to the shape of a ship. Ian stood on the wide deck, which resembled an island, quietly gazing at the New World, his New World.

Next, after we get back, we should go and dig up Pluton.

It's been buried underground for so long, we don't know if there's any damage. Let's dig it up and check it first, and if there are any problems, we can repair them.

Otherwise, if we wait until right before the war to dig, by the time we discover any problems and want to fix them, it will be too late.

Imagine how embarrassing it would be if, after finally obtaining the energy from Vegapunk and preparing to take down Im with a single shot, the shell suddenly went silent.

Furthermore, Ian thought that since Joy Boy and his team were able to create Pluton back then, their records must have included information about energy, right?

Next, we need to find that part of the data and send it to Vegapunk to speed up his research.

This should catch the World Government World Government off guard, since they certainly have some knowledge of Vegapunk's original research progress!

If the research progresses significantly ahead of schedule, then of course they won't be able to react in time.

In that case, seizing energy and Vegapunk would become a very easy thing.

In short, the two large ships began their return voyage towards Wano Country.

In retrospect, Wano Country was also on Joy Boy's side back then.

To be precise, one of the ancestors of the Kozuki Family in Wano Country sided with Joy Boy.

He was the one who helped Joy Boy send the Mink Tribe to Zunesha, and ultimately, using his family's carving skills, he helped Lily create the Poneglyph.

Even Pluton was buried in Wano Country.

The Ancient Text carved on the Poneglyph is actually the script used by the Bikans, which the Kozuki Family has passed down through generations for the purpose of this future war.

This country is also the key to everything.

On the return journey, Dragon took his leave immediately, as he was returning to the Revolutionary Army headquarters to conduct a final mobilization.

Enel also vanished in Inazuma, preparing to return to Whole Cake Island to continue his posting duties.

He already knew everything he wanted to know; all he had to do now was wait for the final war, then wipe out those scum known as the Celestial Dragons and avenge his ancestors.

When they passed through the Giant Kingdom, the Solemn brothers and Robin disembarked there.

Ian wasn't worried that they would leak secrets.

After all, by now, the Giant Kingdom was considered his staunch ally, not to mention that Joy Boy was their legendary Sun God. The giants naturally longed to accomplish the great task that their ancestors had failed to complete!

Robin, needless to say, would certainly love for the World Government to die.

After seeing off a few people, the journey continued its return.

Even though the two ships were so large, they made no waves while sailing in the New World controlled by the Beasts Pirates, and quietly returned to Wano Country.

The enormous library and factories were located in the sea near Onigashima.

Bullet dived into the ocean and used his abilities to raise the seabed, creating a platform large enough to support the library and factory.

Then the library and factory are placed on these two platforms.

After all, both buildings were too important, and Ian wasn't as far from Onigashima as they were.

After everything was settled, Ian prepared to excavate Pluton.

I can't write anymore... I'll update again tomorrow at midnight...