All Living Things

After helping Vegapunk secure more funding and materials, Kizaru didn't linger long at the Science Unit and quickly set sail back to Marine Headquarters.

The final battle is almost here.

Kizaru stood at the bow of the warship, gazing at the surging sea, thinking to himself.

Although he didn't know why the government was having the PhDs research new energy sources, Kizaru had a feeling that the final battle would begin when the new energy source was completed.

Because the government places too much emphasis on the doctoral student's research, they would have him conduct tests every few days.

He always readily complied with Dr. Vegapunk's requests, never delaying or refusing them.

Perhaps the government has some secret weapon up its sleeve?

Otherwise, it's really hard to imagine how we could possibly defeat that guy Ian.

Having personally experienced the battle with Ian six years ago, Kizaru knows better than anyone how powerful that guy is.

Now, six years have passed, and Ian, who wasn't even an adult back then, must have become even stronger by now.

Without a sufficiently powerful trump card, Kizaru really doesn't know how he could possibly snatch victory from Ian.

otherwise...

Kizaru rubbed his chin.

Should I apply for early retirement?

Otherwise, if the World Government were to be defeated, it would be extremely difficult for him, a Marine Headquarters Admiral, to have a peaceful end in the timeline where the Beasts Pirates won.

But if I resign now, what will I do about my retirement?

This is really a headache.

While Kizaru was struggling with his inner conflict, the warship successfully returned to Marine Headquarters.

Even after several more years, this great fortress of justice has not changed much.

On the wide harbor, huge warships stood in rows, their vertical masts forming a forest.

Among the wooden sailing warships were a few ironclad warships.

Over the past few years, the Beasts Pirates have built several massive metal ships, which were intended as flagships for their top officers.

The World Government, not wanting to be left behind, also began to compete in this area.

Besides the armored ships, the most eye-catching thing was undoubtedly the rows of fighter jets parked in the square.

Putting aside other things, the government's air power has indeed expanded far too much in the past few years.

The Marine Headquarters has now established a full-fledged air force unit.

Although it may sound strange that the Air Force is directly subordinate to the Navy, that is the reality.

Looking at all of this, Kizaru couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.

In the past few years, the World Government has spared no expense in expanding the military power of its navy. In addition, the New World has fallen out of control, and there are also great pirates causing trouble in the North Blue and West Blue, which has reduced the government's tax revenue considerably.

However, military spending has increased significantly.

This shift in balance has put considerable strain on the World Government's finances.

To alleviate this situation, the government's measure was naturally to raise tax rates.

The waters under government control haven't been peaceful in recent years either.

Fortunately, the navy's strength has indeed expanded significantly, enough to easily quell this unrest.

Sigh, if we don't defeat the Beasts Pirates soon, even bigger trouble is on the horizon.

Kizaru sighed.

"Luffy!!"

A furious roar suddenly came from afar.

Kizaru saw a black-haired brat laughing loudly as he ran towards him.

He looked to be only fourteen or fifteen years old, but his speed was astonishing.

With each step, his body flashed forward dozens of meters, and in the blink of an eye, he had already rushed from the opposite side of the plaza to Kizaru's vicinity.

The boy's eyes lit up when he saw Kizaru disembarking. "Oh! Uncle Monkey!"

"It's Luffy."

Kizaru greeted the boy with a smile, "Making trouble again?"

"Whee!"

The boy grinned, revealing two rows of pearly white teeth, looking rather simple-minded. "Grandpa wants me to join the navy again, but I don't want to!"

Kizaru couldn't help but shake his head with amusement. "Really, who would have thought? The grandson of Daimyo naval hero actually wants to become a pirate."

Hehehe!

The young man, who had been saying the same thing for years as the Marine Headquarters Chief, just smiled at this moment.

No wonder he's Mr. Garp's grandson and Dragon's son.

Like his father and grandfather, he cared about nothing but the will within his heart, which no one could change.

However, since Mr. Garp has already caught them all, how could they possibly have any chance to become pirates?

and.

Kizaru thought to himself, "After the final battle Beasts Pirates and the World Government, it's questionable whether there will still be pirates in this world."

"Borsalino!"

From the back of the square came a booming voice, "You're back just in time! Quickly, help this old man catch that brat!"

"Oh, in that case there's nothing we can do."

Kizaru immediately gave the boy a malicious smile.

"Wow! Uncle Monkey, are you going to help Grandpa?"

Fourteen-year-old Luffy's expression changed drastically. He instantly flashed away, attempting to escape towards one side of the port.

"Too slow, Luffy."

The boy had indeed mastered the shaving technique, and could leap dozens of meters in a single step.

However, that speed was still too slow for Kizaru.

He transformed into a beam of light and moved forward. In the next instant, he solidified his body, stretched out his right arm, and grabbed Luffy by the back of the neck.

"Get out of my way, Uncle Monkey!"

Luffy around, his right arm completely blackened, and threw a powerful punch at Kizaru, "Fist Bone Meteor!"

Although he keeps saying he dislikes his grandfather, he has actually completely inherited Mr. Garp's mantle.

Kizaru chuckled, dodging Luffy's punch with a Luffy of his head, and then forcefully flung the kid towards Vice Admiral Garp.

"Waaaaah!"

The boy screamed in the air, flying backward in circles.

But he quickly regained his balance and sprinted through the air.

No wonder he's Vice Admiral Garp's grandson; he's incredibly talented.

At only fourteen years old, he had already mastered the Six Powers to a high degree, and his use of the Two-Color Haki was even more skillful.

He was certainly inferior to Ian at the same age back then, but many of the veteran generals in headquarters were no longer as capable as this young man.

However, even with this kid's extraordinary talent, the one chasing him was a true monster.

Before he could even take two steps in mid-air, a large hand had already pressed down on the back of his head from behind.

"Hahahaha! Where are you running to, kid? You'd better obediently join the Navy with me!"

Hero Garp leaped over, grabbed his grandson, and laughed loudly before slamming the boy down from the sky to the ground.

"Sea Drop!!"

Boom!

The plaza, paved with sturdy stone slabs, was even dented by the impact, and the entire plaza was shaking continuously.

Kizaru's lips twitched involuntarily.

Sometimes he also felt that it was understandable why Vice Admiral Garp hadn't been able to win the kid back after all these years.

Every time I see Mr. Garp disciplining Luffy, it feels like he's executing him.

No wonder Luffy is so talented; if he weren't, he wouldn't have been able to survive against Mr. Garp.

Without getting involved in Mr. Garp's family feud, Kizaru returned to the headquarters building on his own.

He went to Fleet Admiral Sengoku to report on the situation.

When the Fleet Admiral Sengoku learned that Vegapunk said the research would be completed in four or five months at most, he was clearly delighted.

"The Gorosei said that once Dr. Vegapunk completes his research, they will be able to wage the final war against the Beasts Pirates."

The Fleet Admiral said, "It seems that the moment we have been waiting for is almost here!"

When has the navy ever been in such a sorry state in the last eight hundred years?

The existence of the Beasts Pirates has posed an unprecedented and enormous threat to the entire Navy and even the entire world.

However, Sengoku felt that the navy had no chance of winning if they went to war head-on.

Therefore, we can only pin our hopes on the government's secret weapons.

After reporting his work, Kizaru leisurely prepared to go have lunch first.

I happened to run into another colleague in the headquarters cafeteria.

"Oh, a lifetime,"

With a grin, he carried his ordered food and sat down opposite his colleague. "Noodles again today?"

"Hehe,"

The blind swordsman wore a simple, honest smile. "Today's dish is tonkotsu ramen. I haven't had it for a few days."

"You really like noodles."

Kizaru smiled.

Over the years, this man, who rose directly from a commoner to Admiral during the massive conscription, has won the recognition of the entire navy for his formidable strength and amiable demeanor.

It can be said that his appearance, along with Ryokugyu, greatly alleviated the World Government's shortage of high-level combat power after that war.

"Because we're going to be on duty in Mary Geoise again next."

Fujitora sighed, "I can't eat well there, so I need to enjoy my meal at headquarters first."

"Ha ha,"

Kizaru laughed heartily, "Brother Yisheng, you're overthinking things. Eating anywhere doesn't matter."

"Hehe, it's different,"

Fujitora's smile remained unchanged. "It's still different."

The World Government suffered heavy losses in that war.

CP0 suffered almost complete loss of its elite forces, and the Celestial Dragons ' direct Knights of God was also significantly weakened.

Therefore, the safety of New Mary Geoise became a major problem.

To address this issue, two of the four Admiral from the Marine Headquarters will be permanently stationed in New Mary Geoise.

"The decisive battle should be starting soon,"

Borsalino laughed and said, "Get ready, my brother."

Fujitora nodded slowly.

But sometimes he also had some doubts in his heart.

Only after joining the Navy and becoming Admiral, and reaching a high position in this world, was he able to see the world more clearly.

This is where the doubts arise.

Which is better, the Beasts Pirates or the World Government?

However, it's certain that no one will be able to answer his questions for the time being.

Somewhere on the Red Line, a new, pristine white city stands quietly.

"Sakazuki -senpai!"

With a slightly flushed face, Admiral Ryokugyu raised his glass. "How about we have a drink?"

But the man he had always respected remained silent, simply exercising while holding a large iron weight.

"You're so diligent!"

Ryokugyu couldn't help but exclaim, "Truly worthy of my most respected senior Sakazuki!"

Akainu remained silent.

Because the difference is too great.

The gap between him and that bastard Ian is just too big!

To defeat the Beasts Pirates, you have to become stronger, you have to become even stronger!

Therefore, Akainu has never stopped training over the past few years.

Compared to him, the much younger Ryokugyu seemed rather lazy.

Although he constantly claims to respect Akainu the most, he always makes excuses to avoid training with Akainu whenever Akainu asks him to. Over time, Akainu has become too lazy to bother with him anymore.

Deep within New Mary Geoise, the two of them, one training and the other cheering each other on, were...

The Gorosei knelt before a man dressed in a black robe.

"Vegapunk's research has yielded some results, and it will take at most four or five months to recharge that weapon with energy."

The bald-headed Warcury spoke respectfully, "Once that weapon can be fully revived, there will be nothing in this world that we should fear."

That's a power truly capable of destroying the world!

The man, shrouded in a black robe that obscured his features, nodded slightly. "Then let's begin preparations."

"Prepare for a new war."

"Yes!"

In the first half of the Grand Line, in Paradise, there is a country called Alabasta.

King Cobra of this country is in his palace, talking to someone via Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi).

"Our country is also on the verge of collapse. If taxes continue to rise, even the basic living standards of our citizens will soon be jeopardized."

Someone on the phone complained, "The guys up there don't treat us like human beings at all."

"At the Reverie three years ago, even though everyone protested together, it had no effect; the government simply didn't take it seriously."

Another person spoke up, their tone equally filled with anger, "Using the Beasts Pirates as an excuse has really become their go-to excuse; they can use it to get away with anything!"

"Really,"

Another person spoke in a low voice, "The Beasts Pirates are better than the World Government."

"Yes, haven't Dressrosa and Prodence developed very well in these six years? King Riku, Elizabello, you two are doing great! Unlike us!"

"Hahaha!"

Through the Den Den Mushi came the deep laughter of King Elizabello II of the Prodence Kingdom in the New World: "No need to be jealous. Once the Beasts Pirates conquer the entire world, we'll all be the same!"

"So, Neptune, when exactly will the war begin?"

Someone asked, "When will the Beasts Pirates finally take over this world?!"

"Well, I'm not really sure either."

Neptune's voice also betrayed a hint of helplessness, "Of course Ian wouldn't share such confidential information with me."

"Let's wait a little longer."

Cobra finally spoke, "It's been so many years already, let's wait a little longer."

The small alliance of nations that was formed at the Reverie years ago has now grown quite large, encompassing the King of numerous Affiliated Nation.

North Blue, an island.

A blond man sat in a chair, a stack of Tarot Cards on the table in front of him.

He slowly flipped over several Tarot Cards and neatly arranged them in front of him.

"Is it finally about to begin?"

He whispered,

"It's such a pity that I can't participate in this war."

"The Beasts Pirates ' chances of winning are..."