Revived Ancient Weapon

"Ancient Weapon?"

Sengoku was greatly shocked upon hearing Warcury's words, and even his thick, braided beard trembled. "Saint Warcury, are you saying that the government possesses Ancient Weapon?"

"Eight hundred years ago, in the final battle against Joy Boy, who attempted to destroy the world, it was thanks to that weapon that we finally achieved a hard-won victory."

Im seemed to be reminiscing about his glorious past, and his tone became somewhat detached.

"..."

The Sengoku period was deeply shocked.

Is it possible that a government actually possesses an Ancient Weapon capable of destroying the world?

This is something that was truly unimaginable in the past.

Thankfully, they didn't choose to directly turn against the World Government.

"But,"

Sengoku had another question, "Since the government possesses the most destructive Ancient Weapon, why has it ignored the Beasts Pirates for the past few years?"

If the Ancient Weapon truly possessed the legendary power to destroy the world, then what were the Beasts Pirates compared to them? They would have been utterly annihilated long ago!

That's because Ancient Weapon weren't forces that could be used at will.

"In that war eight hundred years ago, the battle between Ancient Weapon nearly destroyed the entire world," Warcury said. "That's why the government is committed to erasing that part of history."

"Besides, using Ancient Weapon also comes at a price. We never imagined we'd be forced to this point."

"I see..."

Sengoku nodded slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

He knew absolutely nothing about Ancient Weapon, so he couldn't tell whether what the Gorosei said was true or false.

There must be some truth to that, right?

"But this time we can't delay any longer."

"We can no longer let Ian continue to grow," said Warcury.

That bastard was already terrifyingly strong, and now he has Awakening his abilities under the pressure of Lord Im!

If he finds the Great Treasure left behind by Joy Boy and obtains Joy Boy Pluton that guy's possession, the situation will be completely different.

It's good that Ian hasn't found the Final Island and obtained the legacy left by Joy Boy.

"Understood."

Sengoku nodded seriously.

In any case, eliminating the Beasts Pirates would certainly not be a wrong thing to do.

As for the World Government, the Celestial Dragons, and this Lord Im, their brief conversation didn't reveal much.

Let's observe this war carefully once more.

Ancient Weapon?

A series of thoughts flashed through Sengoku's mind.

"Feel honored, Sengoku,"

"Lord Im will personally command this war," Warcury said. "After eight hundred years, the great king who founded the World Government will once again demonstrate his wisdom and power."

The Sengoku saw a slight advance.

I couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. This guy claims Lord Im relinquished his power hundreds of years ago?

Isn't this just plain fooling people?

"That's something to look forward to."

Although he thought that way in his heart, Sengoku still spoke with great respect.

In any case, defeating the Beasts Pirates still requires the support of the World Government.

"Go back and gather your troops, Sengoku."

Warcury said, "We don't need too many people. There's no need to wage a full-scale war against the Beasts Pirates, using the entire world as the battlefield."

"We only need to use the Ancient Weapon as the main fighting force and concentrate a small elite force to carry out a decapitation strike against the Beasts Pirates' headquarters."

Without Ian's knowledge, the leaders of the World Government made the same decision as him.

"Understood!"

Sengoku nodded solemnly.

However, if that's the case, then we need to think about it carefully.

If all the navy's elite forces were concentrated in one place, it would be far too easy for the government to do whatever it wanted.

While we're defeating the Beasts Pirates, we can't let our guard down against the World Government.

Since the World Government has erased the history of the past hundred years (over 800 years ago), why can't they erase their navy as well?

"Good,"

Im finally spoke again, "Go, Sengoku, go do what you must do."

"Yes."

Sengoku bowed respectfully to Im again, then slowly turned and left.

After he left and closed the door, Warcury's voice rang out again, "Lord Im, regarding the Navy..."

"Let's take some time to reorganize things after the war is over,"

Im said calmly, "Those who know too much shouldn't exist in this world; otherwise, I won't be able to sleep peacefully."

Warcury, his forehead pressed smooth to the ground, knelt down. "Of course."

"Prepare to activate Uranus."

"Gather the Celestial Dragons together, "Im said. "It's time for them to contribute to Im."

Warcury's body trembled instantly.

Even though he already knew that Lord Im wanted to do this, he couldn't help but feel apprehensive when it came to actually carrying it out.

However, this was Lord Im's decision, so he could only reply respectfully once again.

"I see."

Onigashima, about a few days after Ian returned.

Uncle Queen's workshop.

Ian returned here with the main members of the Beasts Pirates.

Inside the workshop, Vegapunk is putting the finishing touches on their work.

The final ingredient for the Holy Mother's Flame had been prepared and was now added to the enormous furnace.

Vegapunk is now putting the final adjustments on this enormous furnace.

Ian stood outside the transparent glass window, watching as the tiny spark in the center of the liquid gradually grew brighter as Vegapunk manipulated it.

Initially, it was barely larger than a spark, but then it gradually expanded in size.

Finally, it formed a blazing flower burning fiercely in the liquid.

"It's done!!"

Dr. Vegapunk excitedly patted the control panel, his excitement and joy overflowing. "It's finally done! This is the energy I've been dreaming of!"

"It will definitely be able to completely change this world!"

His dream is to create a cheap and clean energy source that everyone in the world can use.

There is nothing closer to this goal than the Holy Mother's Flame before us.

"Is this considered finished?"

Yamato moved closer to Ian, tilting his head to carefully examine the leaping flame inside the glass in front of him.

"It doesn't seem like anything special at all."

"Never underestimate it!"

Vegapunk exclaimed, "The power contained in just this small flame, if converted into electricity, would be enough to power several countries and hundreds of millions of people!"

"If such energy existed,"

Luo Mo stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, "If it were to explode, it would certainly unleash earth-shattering power, which feels very dangerous."

"Don't say such unlucky things."

Jack rolled his eyes.

"No, no,"

Upon hearing that someone was actually questioning his most prized work, Vegapunk quickly interjected, "Although it contains terrifying energy, its properties are actually very stable and it will never easily fluctuate."

It's obvious; with such terrifying energy gathered together, if it weren't stable, it would have exploded long ago.

"Let's put everything else aside for now."

Ian said, "Let's go. Now that the energy source is ready, it's time to resurrect Pluton."

"Pluton..."

Dr. Vegapunk's expression changed slightly.

Are we really going to revive the Ancient Weapon?

Based on his knowledge of the Void Century, the Ancient Weapon that clashed during the war more than 800 years ago nearly destroyed the entire world.

If Ancient Weapon were to revive now, what would the world look like?

"There is no room for further hesitation now."

Ian said, "If we don't activate the Ancient Weapon, then when the World Government awakens Sky King again, the defeat of eight hundred years ago might be repeated."

"By then, there might not be another chance."

Red-Haired said, "There will never be another eight hundred years, and there will never be a second chance for victory."

Dragon clenched his right fist, his expression extremely serious. "So no matter what, we must win this battle! We must give it our all, hold nothing back, and fight with everything we have to achieve victory!"

Ian smiled at Vegapunk, "That's right, Doctor. Let's create a new era together."

Everything you dream of can be achieved in this era.

Vegapunk took a deep breath, then finally nodded heavily. "I understand!"

He was a kind and upright scientist who, if he could, hoped there would never be another war in the world.

But he also knew that this battle was unavoidable.

This battle is not only a continuation of the war eight hundred years ago, but also the expectation of all those with lofty ideals over the past eight hundred years.

He himself believed that in order for the world to truly embrace science, the existence of World Government had to be eliminated!

The will passed down through generations has finally been inherited by Ian today; no one has the ability or the right to stop this war from happening!

"Then leave it all to me!"

Dr. Vegapunk's voice suddenly became heroic, "I will use all my power to make the Holy Mother's Flame perfectly suited to Pluton! I will bring Pluton to his peak condition in the shortest possible time!"

"Then I'll leave it to you, Doctor!"

Ian beamed with joy.

So, the Ancient Weapon Pluton, which has been dormant for eight hundred years, is finally about to be resurrected!

Afterwards, Teacher Kai personally moved the enormous power reactor into Pluton's cabin, into Pluton's energy storage.

The original Pluton Power Furnace was now empty; its original energy had been completely depleted during the series of battles eight hundred years ago.

Dr. Vegapunk immediately began his work.

It's not actually that complicated; all you need to do is fill the original power furnace with the Holy Mother's Flame.

Pluton is remarkably well-preserved, likely due to its exceptional material, which remained virtually undamaged even after being buried in lava for eight hundred years.

However, since the Holy Mother's Flame is a new type of energy created by Vegapunk after incorporating his own ideas, it differs from the original energy in many ways and requires some adjustments to adapt it.

Fortunately, this wasn't anything difficult or troublesome.

In just a few hours, Vegapunk, wiping the sweat from his brow, turned around and said with delight,

"It's done!"

Is it finished?

Hancock looked around in surprise, but found no change in Pluton.

"It's done!"

Vegapunk, however, stated with absolute certainty, "The reactor has been tuned, and all the connecting pipes are functioning properly. The ship is ready for normal use!"

Ancient Weapon Pluton that was said to be able to destroy the world 800 years ago, has now been fully resurrected!

"So,"

Law's lips curled into a wide grin, his face a mixture of mockery and excitement. "Before we go to the World Government, shall we test Pluton ' power first?"

"Excellent suggestion."

Ian chuckled, "Then let's test it out first!"

Almost at the same time, in New Mary Geoise, the gathering place of the Celestial Dragons.

All the Celestial Dragons had gathered in the huge square in the center of the town.

This was something that had never happened before. People who had always been respected like gods were now crowded together in a chaotic manner, like cattle and sheep being grazed on the grassland.

They whispered among themselves, bewildered, wondering why the Gorosei and the Knights of God had gathered them together.

Is it really necessary to do this?

On the high platform erected in front of the square, Figarland Gellinger, commander of the Knights of God, looked down at his comrades below, his tone solemn.

"This is an order personally given by Lord Im."

Standing beside him were the Gorosei. Nusjuro, dressed in a white Daoist robe with a long sword at his waist, took a deep breath, but his tone wasn't exactly indifferent. "No one can disobey him."

"Not to mention, with Ian taking away the Holy Mother's Flame, there's no other choice but to activate the Sky King."

Pistol, with his blond hair, gritted his teeth slightly. "We all know how good Ian is at surviving. Only Ancient Weapon could possibly kill him."

"They've enjoyed it for so many years already,"

Mars's voice was unexpectedly cold. "Anyway, the elites of each family have been preserved. Let the others make their final contribution."

"..."

Gellinger then gently shook his head. "I don't mind."

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Light footsteps sounded from behind the platform.

A slender figure in a black robe walked step by step up the steps to the high platform, where the Gorosei and Gellinger had already knelt down.

The Celestial Dragons, bewildered by what had happened, began to whisper amongst themselves as they looked at the suddenly appearing figure.

"Who is this guy?"

"Why are the Gorosei kneeling? Even Saint Gellinger is kneeling?"

"What's going on with this guy I've never seen before?"

"Hey! Gorosei! What on earth is going on?!"

Amidst the commotion, Im, who had climbed onto the high platform, looked down.

Then he said, "Give your lives to Mu."

Black smoke suddenly emanated from his body, forming a massive magic circle on the ground in the next instant, directly enveloping all the Celestial Dragons.

Then, the black mist engulfed everything within the magic circle.

The Ancient Weapon here are also going to be revived, but it will be done using much more brutal methods.

One more chapter owed, lol