The Battle of Edd War! Shaya's Scheme

Chapter 3: 'Aite Naval Battle'! Schemes with Shaya~

Celestial Dragons not only control this world.

They also control all the books and knowledge in this world!

Pangea Castle houses the world's largest library.

Its collection of books surpasses even those within the Tree of Knowledge in Ohara.

It is filled with books that ordinary people are forbidden to consult.

Books forbidden to commoners have no restrictions for Celestial Dragons!

It's just that most Celestial Dragons are too lazy to read them.

After Shaya awakened his system, he became engrossed in books...

This caused Shaya's servants to suddenly realize that their young master, born evil, difficult to serve, and from the Figarland family, seemed to have changed.

He was no longer as lawless as before, and spent his days immersed in learning.

The servants were quite happy about this...

At least, with Young Master Shaya engrossed in his studies, he wouldn't be like other Celestial Dragons, indulging in whipping them, competing daily in the number of slaves they killed for amusement...

Under the servants' apprehension, CP0's indulgence, and the indifference of Shaya's father, Figarland Garin Saint, Shaya lived a fulfilling and happy life.

Time flew by, and a year passed.

Marineford Calendar 1495.

After a full year of study, Shaya quietly upgraded all his attributes to Level Six.

During this year, Shaya was remarkably disciplined, primarily moving between his home and the Celestial Dragons' library.

As Shaya frequented the library more, the Celestial Dragons of the Holy Land came to know that the young master of the Figarland family was different from other Celestial Dragons, an anomaly engrossed in knowledge.

Similar to his father, who was obsessed with swords, yet completely opposite.

This news naturally reached the ears of the Five Elders.

"The Figarland brat is engrossed in knowledge? Interesting..."

Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, known as the 'Scientific Defense Warrior', with curly hair, a black hat on his head, and dressed in a luxurious handmade suit, was a beast among beasts. He stroked his beard, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"Since he's from the Figarland family, let him read!"

"After all, children of the Figarland family are always different!"

"At least this child is stronger than his twin brother. He didn't run off to become a pirate or cause trouble for us Celestial Dragons, right?!"

Compared to Saint Saturn, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, the 'Finance Warrior', said indifferently. In his opinion, Shaya, as a member of the already strange Figarland family, was bound to be a bit odd.

After all, everyone in the Figarland family was a weirdo...

"Sigh..."

Speaking of which, the expressions of the Five Elders turned somewhat troubled.

"Then let him watch! But we still need to keep an eye on him..."

"At the very least, we need to know what kind of books he's been reading in the library..."

Saint Saturn added.

"That's fine!"

"Let CP0 keep an eye on him."

"If they see any signs of him going astray, they can stop him in advance..."

"Have CP0 collect some of the useless books in the library beforehand."

As Saint Saturn's words fell, the other Five Elders agreed and echoed his sentiments.

Meanwhile, Shaya remained engrossed in his studies.

Shaya wasn't worried about being investigated at all.

This was because the books he read and the knowledge he acquired varied every day.

What he learned each day was completely random, depending entirely on his mood.

Today he might study "Quantum Mechanics," and tomorrow he might study "Postpartum Care for Sows."

If others wanted to investigate, let them investigate.

"Lord Shaya, I've brought you today's newspaper."

Just as Shaya was becoming engrossed in studying entomology...

A young maid, who looked delicate and cute, easy to push over...

With short golden hair, an impressive figure, a beautiful face, and enchanting, exceptionally beautiful, sapphire-clear, deep blue eyes, approached Shaya with a smile, delivering a newspaper.

"Thank you, Stussy."

Shaya thanked the woman and took the newspaper from her hand.

Next, Shaya looked at the blonde woman named Stussy before him and said meaningfully, "You've been a great help."

Currently, besides going to the Celestial Dragons' exclusive library every day to learn, Shaya's main hobby was reading the newspaper.

This was because the news most frequently reported in the papers at the moment was about the Roger Pirates.

"Oh?! This is explosive."

"The Roger Pirates and the Golden Lion Pirates have actually gone to war."

"It's a shame I couldn't go and witness the battle between these legendary great pirates with my own eyes."

Shaya said, casually tossing the newspaper in his hand aside.

Yes...

While Shaya was hiding in the Holy Land, playing the role of a newspaper king.

Outside, the seas had already been turned upside down.

Roger and Golden Lion, two great pirates on this sea, renowned alongside Whitebeard for their ambition and strength, had finally clashed!

The specific circumstances were that Golden Lion had invited Roger to conquer the world.

But Roger refused. Roger simply loved adventure and genuinely wanted to find the legendary Great Treasure. As for conquering the world, he wasn't interested.

Thus, a world-shattering battle ensued...

Initially, the Golden Lion Pirates had the advantage!

After all, whether it was the number of ships or Devil Fruit abilities...

Golden Lion was more suited for naval warfare than Roger's crew, who had no Devil Fruit users.

Unfortunately, human effort has its limits, and man's plans are no match for heaven's will!

Ultimately, with the arrival of a fateful, cataclysmic storm...

The invincible Golden Lion Pirates, who held the advantage, ended in a crushing defeat.

This was historically known as the "Battle of Ed War," and it was after this battle that Golden Lion Shiki's head became inextricably linked with his ship's helm.

Yes, they grew together and could never be removed.

Honestly, as a "fan of pirates," Shaya felt quite regretful for not being able to witness this battle firsthand. However, for the sake of his own life, he gave up the idea.

"Ara."

"It seems, young master, that you are indeed fond of reports concerning the Roger Pirates."

Just as Shaya was engrossed in the report...

The little maid named Stussy's voice, as crisp as a yellow oriole, continuously echoed in Shaya's ears. Whether it was Shaya's imagination or not, when this maid spoke, she deliberately blew a few wisps of warm, moist air towards his ear.

To this, Shaya directly ignored the fragrant breath of the little maid beside him...

Continuing to focus intently on the report in his hands.

Yes, Shaya had completely ignored the little blonde maid.

As for the reason, Shaya naturally knew who this little maid before him was...

A former member of the Rocks Pirates, and also Whitebeard's old flame...

The one who claimed to be the mother of Whitebeard the Second...

A clone of Bakin Gohm Stussy, the number one freeloader in the illegal research organization MADS, founded by Vegapunk.

Incidentally, she was currently a member of CP0.

Shaya didn't know who had dispatched such a powerful CP0 agent as Stussy to be a little maid by his side...

It was a complete waste of talent.

However, whether it was his cheap father, or the Five Elders who were always idle and either in meetings or on their way to meetings...

Or even Im, who was hiding in the garden, tending to flowers and watching butterflies, it didn't matter.

He, Shaya, had always been one to accept whatever came his way.

Once his 'Jiba' grew a bit more, he would definitely make this beautiful little maid pay.

And let him also seek the joy of Whitebeard, the 'World's Strongest Man'.

Moreover, besides being truly beautiful, Stussy also had other uses in Shaya's opinion.

Since the "Aethelred Sea Battle" had begun.

It indirectly meant that Roger should already know that he didn't have many years left to live.

This meant that Bullet would also be leaving the Roger Pirates soon.

Or perhaps, he had already left the Roger Pirates.

According to Shaya's memories, Bullet would later fall into a period of confusion and madness, searching for himself, due to Roger's death and the subsequent failure to achieve his original goal of surpassing Roger...

Until he was defeated by the Buster Call brought by the Marine warships led by Garp and Sengoku, and imprisoned in the sixth level of the deep-sea prison, only then did he become obedient...

Then, Bullet would train in the great prison while feeling lost.

Until Marineford Year 1519.

After Bullet finished training in the great prison, perhaps his brain short-circuited.

He then came to the bizarre and absurd conclusion that if he killed all the Marine Admirals and Emperors of the Sea in this world, he could prove that he had surpassed Roger and become the world's strongest. This thought solidified his resolve.

And a year later, in Marineford Year 1520, when Blackbeard and Luffy caused chaos in Impel Down, he successfully escaped.

At the same time, two years later, he used the permanent log pose to Raftel as bait to start the Pirate Expo, which is the plot of the movie One Piece: Stampede.

In Shaya's opinion, there was a lot of room to maneuver here. He could use his knowledge of the future and his Celestial Dragon identity to gather people who would be useful to him in the future from behind the scenes.

Seeking recommendations, investments, collections, and continued reading~