The Wheel of Fate Turns Once More!

"I"

Just as Imu finished speaking Shanks was about to reply, cheerful, fast-paced music suddenly started playing, followed by the stage curtain slowly opening on the projected screen.

This left the latter speechless, staring blankly at Saint Nerona, who was now ignoring him and focused on the video screen.

That feeling of listening to the other person for so long, only to find yourself unable to utter a single word when it's your turn to speak, is truly awful.

I wonder if this person did it on purpose; did they really time it that well?

But at this moment, everyone's attention was focused on the evening's performance, and Shanks could only sigh inwardly before looking up to watch along with everyone else.

I must say, that opening performance was really good!

As the crimson curtain was fully opened, most of the lights in the audience area dimmed, while beams of light shone towards the center of the stage, making it glitter and highlighting the radiance of the performers.

One by one, the band members, some carrying Beth, some holding electric guitars, and some sitting behind drum kits, were intently playing this exciting and rhythmic tune.

Whether it was the humans or Fish-Man /mermaids at the scene, or the countless viewers in front of the live broadcast screen, almost instantly their ears were 'captured' by the music.

They elevated the atmosphere of the entire party to new heights.

But they are not the main characters.

"I'm going to start my search now~~"

"Splashing water everywhere~~"

"Sailing towards an endless world~~"

The protagonist is this handsome man standing in the center of the stage, in front of a standing microphone, with the brightest smile on his face, singing out loud in front of everyone's eyes.

And standing beside him was a stunningly beautiful blonde with blue eyes, dressed in a luxurious gold gown. Almost all the men, including the Fish-Man, were focused on her.

But everyone could see that the woman only had eyes for the man holding her right hand.

"Full of boundless enthusiasm~~"

"Anywhere is fine with me~~"

"In pursuit of the unknown light----"

People all over the world were amazed by this novel and cheerful song. The originally lively party scenes in various places even began to quiet down. Compared to drinking, eating meat, and laughing loudly, people now wanted to listen quietly to this song that they had never heard before, but which was very beautiful.

"Let the Natsuhi sun raise the sails of our hearts~~"

"The secret code to opening your heart and entering New World ~~"

Tesoro, dressed in a tall, gold-and-white hat, sang with abandon, his clothes covered in gold stars. As he watched tens of thousands of audience members captivated by his voice, a fire burned fiercely within him.

This is the scene he has dreamed of since childhood: for everyone to fall in love with his singing!

Filled with emotion and passion, Tesoro turned to look deeply into Stella's eyes, but his mouth, still aimed at the microphone, continued to sing the emotional lyrics to the music.

At the same time, the latter smiled and joined in the singing.

"Rolling in the waves~ Beyond despair~ To the other side of the horizon~~~"

"I'm going to start my search now~"

"Splashing water everywhere~"

"Sailing towards an endless world~~"

That's right, the Publicity Department's third goal is to make Tesoro and Stella famous overnight, turning them into world superstars under the World Government!

"This song is so good, and the singing is excellent," Gion exclaimed sincerely, looking at the handsome man and beautiful woman on the projection screen.

Stussy nodded in agreement, saying, "Indeed, this is the first time I've heard it. It must be their own composition; it's really impressive."

"I always thought 'Binks' Sake' was the best song in the world, but I never expected to hear another song this good!"

Shanks, now wearing his Straw Hat again, laughed cheerfully. He was a very easygoing person; even in an unfamiliar environment, he adapted naturally.

"'Binks' Sake'?"

Gion looked at him with a puzzled expression. She had lived in Marineford since she was a child and had never heard of this song before.

"Ahem, it's a song called 'One Piece Song,' a song that praises One Piece," Stussy whispered in her ear.

"Ah!" Gion, covering her mouth in surprise, "How could someone sing praises of One Piece and even create a song about it?"

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Shanks felt a black line appear on his forehead. He was about to retort that One Piece also have many commendable aspects, but he inexplicably glanced at the expressionless Imu and couldn't utter a word.

However, Imu paid no attention to their conversation at this moment. Instead, he was seriously enjoying the familiar song. Unconsciously, memories of his Echizen the time travel surfaced in his mind like ripples on water.

The people, the things, the events, the anime and games we watched and played back then.

Although he felt genuinely happy and fortunate about the time travel that had happened to him, he sometimes felt lonely and bored.

Mainly, it's because I'm bored.

This is actually why he had the Publicity Department specifically cultivate Tesoro; this reason even outweighs Tesoro's potential as Admiral.

He wanted someone he knew to sing a One Piece song he was familiar with—that was exactly what he wanted.

In Imu's view

Reforming the World Government is important, improving the lives of people around the world is important, and conquering countless planets and enhancing our own strength is important.

Making the world more interesting is equally important!

Otherwise, simply allowing the World Government's power to grow larger and larger, merely increasing power for the sake of increasing power, would be too boring.

Life is a long journey, so we should find some enjoyment. If we don't have any, we should find ways to create it and get the people below us to create it for us!

He is Lord Imu, after all. Whatever he desires, whether it's available or not, he will eventually have it!

Power or authority, isn't it all about doing whatever you want?

"Holding a grand feast where all races and people from all over the world participate and laugh—that 'Luffy's dream come true, isn't it?"

"I want to hold it every year!"

While the outside world was celebrating Liberation Day with jubilation and revelry, Impel Down, located in the Calm Belt, was filled with desperate screams and wails from the prisoners on each floor, except for the guards who were secretly watching the evening performances from their rooms. Every moment, thousands of people were dying in various ways.

[Click]

"Um?"

In the deepest level, in a cell within the Level 6 Infinite Hell, Crocodile, who was sitting on a platform with his eyes closed in meditation, suddenly opened his somewhat numb eyes.

When he saw the prison door slowly rising, his pupils suddenly contracted, and a flame of hope was automatically ignited in his heart.

"Crocodile, come out."

Outside the cold, Seastone, Magellan stared expressionlessly at Crocodile, who slowly rose and asked unhurriedly, "Can you tell me where we're going?"

"You should ask the person outside who's picking you up. I'm only responsible for getting you out."

"Yeah."

Crocodile no longer hesitated and decisively walked over. Even if he were to be taken out to be executed now, he would rather die in the sunlight than slowly decay in this dark and gloomy prison.

"It seems my fate has begun to turn once again~~"

The Sand Crocodile walked up to Magellan, revealing a mocking smile, and then began to emit its distinctive, long laugh.

"Ha ha ha ha--"

"Shut up!"

Magellan frowned, unable to bear the gasping, panting laughter any longer. He roared, "Laugh one more time, and I'll end your life here!"

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