Why Have You Rebelled, Your Majesty?

The aftermath of the capture of a Yonko had yet to die down when an even more explosive piece of news began spreading.

The World Government had stripped Longinus, the Supreme Commander, Marine Hero, Guardian Deity of the kingdoms, liberator of the races, and the man with the world's strongest combat power, of all his positions and imprisoned him in Impel Down.

No matter who heard the news, their first reaction was to treat it as a joke. How could something like this possibly happen? Did they think everyone in the World Government was an idiot?

In fact, not even the various Marine branches had called Marine Headquarters to ask for details. In their eyes, there was no need to verify a rumor that was so obviously false!

However, when the newspaper detailing the entire incident spread throughout the world at a viral speed through the joint efforts of Marine Headquarters and the World Economy News Paper, the sea finally erupted completely!

Lodestar Island, Alabasta.

A royal council was being held in the palace.

"Igaram, have you found the pirates who plundered Ainama a few days ago?" Cobra asked from the throne.

"Your Majesty, those pirates happened to be captured by a cruiser passing nearby. The civilians they abducted are also being safely escorted back," Igaram replied.

"Phew! That's wonderful!" Cobra sighed in relief. "Be sure to remember to express our gratitude to the Marines who helped us so much..."

At that moment, hurried shouts of the guards trying to stop someone came from outside the hall.

"Princess, Princess, His Majesty is holding a meeting with the ministers. You can't enter..."

Before he could finish, Vivi rushed in, clutching a newspaper and looking frantic.

Cobra looked slightly embarrassed and coughed lightly. "Ahem, Vivi, whatever it is can wait until I