Chapter 1: New World Government - Pirate: I'm Only the Quartermaster — What the Hell Is This Emperor?

The first rays of morning sunlight leaped across the sea, piercing through the gaps in the lush green leaves to fall upon the land of the Sabaody Archipelago.

High above the clouds, the small sky island Visseria floated slowly towards the island above. A large eagle carrying several figures swooped down, quickly penetrating the dense canopy of the giant redwoods.

"Grand Line Buns! Fragrant Grand Line Buns!"

"Fresh Sea Fish! Just-caught Marlin Tuna, come take a look!"

On the red tree peninsula of Number 41, the morning market was already bustling. Walking down the lively, crowded street, shouts could be heard constantly from both sides.

Passing by a steamed bun stall, the steaming baskets emitted an enticing aroma.

Krista's nose twitched, and she was immediately drawn over.

"It smells so good, Daddy, I want to eat that Grand Line Bun."

"Huh? Didn't we just have breakfast?"

"Hee hee hee, it's just because it smells really good."

Lying on Lina's back, Krista smiled, showing off her cute fangs.

Lina chuckled and still walked over. He took a Belly from his wallet and handed it to the owner.

"One bun, please."

"Coming right up~"

"Thank you for your patronage, please come again~"

"Mmm~~"

"E! Buns are the best--!"

Taking a big bite of the bun, Krista excitedly raised her hand and shouted, feeling the savory juice burst in her mouth, her face filled with happiness.

"It's so lively so early in the morning, just as expected of the Sabaody Archipelago. It's as prosperous as ever."

Sitting sideways on the back of a bubble bicycle, Nami looked at the bustling scene around her and couldn't help but sigh.

After buying the buns, they rented a bubble car. Lina pedaled, with Nami, Krista, and Karl riding behind, weaving through the crowded streets.

"This is the end of the first half of the Grand Line, the convergence point of seven routes, so it's bound to be lively. As for public order, it's much better than before."

"After all, it's the doorstep of the New World Government. No reckless fools would cause trouble on the island now."

"Ah, the government's control over the land has become stricter over the years. The survival environment for pirates nowadays is much worse than before."

Lina and Nami chatted casually.

Karl and Krista, on the other hand, stared with wide, curious eyes, gazing at all the novel things around them they had never seen before.

Islands formed by giant trees, grass that spewed colorful bubbles, all sorts of races...

"Karl! Look there, it's Merfolk!"

Krista shouted excitedly, startling Karl.

Following the direction of her finger, they saw a super-large glass tank where several young Merfolk girls were practicing underwater dance routines.

Nearby, there were a few male Merfolk, wearing swim ring-like bubble floats around their waists, and work uniforms with 'Mermaid Paradise' written on them.

[Rehearsal Venue for Anniversary Dance Party, Non-Staff Please Do Not Disturb]

--Mermaid Paradise Notice.

This was a program prepared for the upcoming New Year's celebration. Nami glanced at the notice board stuck beside the stage and turned back with a slight smile.

Now, Merfolk and Fish-Men could walk freely on land without having to worry too much about discrimination or illegal harm due to their race.

Although, for now, it was limited to the Sabaody Archipelago and a few nearby islands.

Changes in mindset don't happen overnight. The New World Government could only guarantee that racial discrimination wouldn't occur on these few nearby islands for the time being; Merfolk still didn't dare to venture further out.

But this was already a significant step forward. It had taken more than ten years to create this 'pure land' of coexistence for all races.

"Perhaps in a few more generations, new ideas will be transformed through education, evolving into a completely new concept of coexistence."

Nami's lips curved slightly, and a hint of relief flickered in her eyes.

Since the great battle twelve years ago, the World Government once controlled by the Celestial Dragons had ceased to exist. Those so-called 'Gods' had all been stripped of their World Noble titles and exiled from Mary Geoise.

After the Red-Haired Pirates and Cross Guild left Elbaf that year, they quickly rushed to Mary Geoise to aid the Revolutionary Army in battle, ending the fierce and protracted war at the Holy Land.

However, after the war, the World Government did not perish directly but was rebuilt.

The Revolutionary Army did not participate in the reconstruction of the New World Government. They only secretly brokered some former World Government member nations to come forward and propose that all member nations jointly maintain the operation of the New World Government. Afterward, Dragon gradually disbanded the Revolutionary Army.

The functions of the current New World Government were not much different from before. The only difference compared to the past was that the dictatorial rule of Imu and the Five Elders had been replaced by the joint governance of the member nations.

In terms of efficiency, this was not a very good system. Disputes over national interests often led to endless delays in some resolutions, and various drawbacks still needed to be gradually improved.

However, it was much better than before. At least, the current World Government served the world, not a select few.

It was rumored that new parliamentary rules had been released this year. From now on, there would only be 20 parliamentary seats each year, and 20 kingdoms would be jointly elected by all member nations to govern the World Government.

Furthermore, the election would be held again every year, and no country could be selected for four consecutive years. This would be piloted starting next year...

The parliamentary elections for next year have already begun. It's said that Alabasta, Fish-Man Island, and Dressrosa have received the nomination and support of many countries, making their inclusion in the World Parliament a foregone conclusion.

In just twelve years, the entire world's landscape has undergone earth-shattering changes. The most obvious point is that the competition between nations has slowly shifted from the battlefield to the negotiation table.

Societal development is also progressing at an astonishing pace. With the financial backing of the Black Snake Trading Company, Vegapunk's numerous technological inventions are being popularized worldwide at an incredible speed.

A few days ago, I heard that they've already used Den Den Mushi in the laboratory to create a third-generation network system that can establish global connectivity.

"The era of the internet revolution is coming soon."

Lina's lips curved into a gentle smile as he thought this to himself.

Once information technology is unleashed for civilian use, the world will once again face a tidal wave of information explosion. What kind of impact will this have on the current world order, which is undergoing such significant changes?

Even Lina and Vegapunk cannot predict or control this.

But as Vegapunk said, it is precisely because of the existence of bold and fearless people that the world develops. If one is timid and hesitant, the times cannot progress.

The future, in essence, should possess infinite possibilities.

Following the direction of her finger, he saw a massive glass tank where several young Merfolk girls were practicing intricate aquatic dances.

Nearby, several male Merfolk were floating on the ground with swim ring-like bubbles around their waists, wearing work uniforms with "Mermaid Paradise" written on them.

[New Year's Ball Rehearsal Venue, Non-Staff Please Do Not Disturb]

-- Mermaid Paradise Notice.

This was a special program prepared for the upcoming New Year's celebration. Nami glanced at the notice board planted beside the stage, then turned back with a slight smile.

Now, Merfolk and Fish-Men can walk freely on land without having to worry too much about discrimination or illegal harm due to their race.

Although this is currently limited to the Sabaody Archipelago and a few nearby islands.

Changes in mindset are not achieved overnight. The New World Government can only temporarily ensure that racial discrimination does not occur on these nearby islands. Merfolk dare not venture further.

But this is already a significant step forward. It took over ten years to create this ideological "pure land" of coexistence for all races.

"Perhaps in a few more generations, new ways of thinking can be transformed through education, evolving into a completely new concept of coexistence."

Nami's lips curved slightly, a hint of relief in her eyes.

Since the great decisive battle twelve years ago, the World Government once controlled by the Celestial Dragons no longer exists. Those so-called "Gods" were all stripped of their World Noble titles and exiled from Mary Geoise.

After the Red-Haired Pirates and Cross Guild left Elbaf that year, they quickly rushed to Mary Geoise to assist the Revolutionary Army in battle, ending the fierce and protracted war at the Holy Land.

However, after the war, the World Government did not directly perish but was rebuilt.

The Revolutionary Army did not participate in the reconstruction of the New World Government. They only secretly brokered some former World Government member nations to come forward and propose that all member nations jointly maintain the operation of the New World Government. After that, Dragon gradually disbanded the Revolutionary Army.

The current New World Government's functions are not much different from before. The only difference compared to the past is that the autocratic rule of Imu and the Five Elders has been replaced by joint governance among the member nations.

In terms of efficiency, this is not a very good system. The conflicts of interest between various countries often lead to endless delays in decisions, and various shortcomings still need to be gradually improved.

However, it is much better than before. At least, the current World Government serves the world, not a select group of people.

It is said that new parliamentary rules have been released this year. From now on, there will only be 20 parliamentary seats each year, with all member nations voting to elect 20 kingdoms to jointly govern the World Government.

Furthermore, the vote will be held annually, and no country can be selected for four consecutive years. This will be piloted starting next year...

A few days ago, I heard that they've already used Den Den Mushi in the laboratory to create a third-generation network system that can establish global connectivity.

"The era of the internet revolution is coming soon."

Lina's lips curved into a gentle smile as he thought this to himself.

Even Lina and Vegapunk cannot predict or control this.

But as Vegapunk said, it is precisely because of the existence of bold and fearless people that the world develops. If one is timid and hesitant, the times cannot progress.

The future, in essence, should possess infinite possibilities.

Following the direction of her finger, he saw a massive glass tank where several young Merfolk girls were practicing intricate aquatic dances.

Nearby, several male Merfolk were floating on the ground with swim ring-like bubbles around their waists, wearing work uniforms with "Mermaid Paradise" written on them.

[New Year's Ball Rehearsal Venue, Non-Staff Please Do Not Disturb]

-- Mermaid Paradise Notice.

This was a special program prepared for the upcoming New Year's celebration. Nami glanced at the notice board planted beside the stage, then turned back with a slight smile.

Now, Merfolk and Fish-Men can walk freely on land without having to worry too much about discrimination or illegal harm due to their race.

Although this is currently limited to the Sabaody Archipelago and a few nearby islands.

But this is already a significant step forward. It took over ten years to create this ideological "pure land" of coexistence for all races.

"Perhaps in a few more generations, new ways of thinking can be transformed through education, evolving into a completely new concept of coexistence."

Nami's lips curved into a slight smile, a hint of relief in her eyes.

After the great decisive battle twelve years ago, the World Government once controlled by the Celestial Dragons no longer existed. Those so-called "Gods" were all stripped of their World Noble titles and exiled from Mary Geoise.

The year the Red-Haired Pirates and Cross Guild left Elbaf, they quickly rushed to Mary Geoise to aid the Revolutionary Army in battle, ending the fierce, stalemated war at the Holy Land.

However, after the war ended, the World Government did not perish directly but was rebuilt.

The Revolutionary Army did not participate in the reconstruction of the New World Government. They only secretly brokered some former World Government member nations to step forward and propose that all member nations jointly maintain the operation of the New World Government. After that, Dragon successively disbanded the Revolutionary Army.

The functions of the current New World Government have not changed much from before. The only difference compared to the past is that the dictatorial rule of Imu and the Five Elders has been replaced by joint governance among the member nations.

In terms of efficiency, this is not a very good system. The conflicts of interest between countries often lead to endless delays in some resolutions. Various drawbacks still need to be gradually improved later.

However, it is much better than before. At least, the current World Government serves the world, not a specific group of people.

It is said that new council rules have been released this year. From now on, there will only be 20 council seats each year, with all member nations voting to elect 20 kingdoms to jointly govern the World Government.

And the vote will be held again every year, with no country being able to be elected for four consecutive years. This will be piloted starting next year...

The election for next year's council nations has already begun. It is said that Alabasta, Fish-Man Island, and Dressrosa have already received the nomination and support of many countries. Their election to the World Council next year is practically a done deal.

In just twelve years, the entire world's landscape has undergone earth-shattering changes. The most obvious point is that the competition between countries has gradually shifted from the battlefield to the negotiating table.

Social development is also progressing by leaps and bounds. With the financial support of the Black Snake Trading Company, Vegapunk's numerous technological inventions are being popularized worldwide at an astonishing speed.

A few days ago, I heard that the laboratory had already used Den Den Mushi to create a third-generation network system that can be used to establish a worldwide internet connection.

"The era of the internet revolution is coming soon."

Lina's lips curved into a gentle smile, and he thought silently.

Once information technology is popularized for civilian use, the world will usher in an era of information explosion. What kind of impact will this have on the current world landscape, which is undergoing changes?

Even Lina and Vegapunk cannot predict or control this.

But as Vegapunk said, it is precisely because of the existence of bold and fearless people that the world can develop. If one is timid, the era cannot progress.

The future, in itself, should have infinite possibilities.

Following the direction of her finger, they saw a super-large glass tank where several young mermaids were practicing water ballet.

Nearby, there were a few male merfolk with swim ring-like bubbles around their waists, floating on the ground. They were wearing work uniforms with the words "Mermaid Paradise" written on them.

[New Year's Ball Rehearsal Venue, Non-Staff Prohibited]

--Mermaid Paradise Notice.

This was a program prepared for the upcoming New Year's celebration. Nami glanced at the notice board stuck next to the stage and turned back with a faint smile.

Now, merfolk and Fish-Men can walk freely on land without having to worry too much about discrimination or illegal harm due to their race.

Although this is currently limited to Sabaody Archipelago and a few nearby islands.

Changes in thinking are not achieved overnight. The New World Government can only temporarily ensure that racial discrimination does not occur on a few nearby islands. Merfolk dare not venture further.

But this is already a very significant improvement. It took more than ten years to create this "pure land" of coexistence for all races.

"Perhaps in a few more generations, new ideas can be transformed through education, evolving into a brand-new concept of coexistence."

Nami's lips curved into a slight smile, a hint of relief in her eyes.

The year the Red-Haired Pirates and Cross Guild left Elbaf, they quickly rushed to Mary Geoise to aid the Revolutionary Army in battle, ending the fierce, stalemated war at the Holy Land.

However, after the war ended, the World Government did not perish directly but was rebuilt.

However, it is much better than before. At least, the current World Government serves the world, not a specific group of people.

And the vote will be held again every year, with no country being able to be elected for four consecutive years. This will be piloted starting next year...

A few days ago, I heard that the laboratory had already used Den Den Mushi to create a third-generation network system that can be used to establish a worldwide internet connection.

"The era of the internet revolution is coming soon."

Lina's lips curved into a gentle smile, and he thought silently.

Even Lina and Vegapunk cannot predict or control this.

But as Vegapunk said, it is precisely because of the existence of bold and fearless people that the world can develop. If one is timid, the era cannot progress.

The future, in itself, should have infinite possibilities.

Following the direction of her finger, a huge glass tank came into view, where several young mermaids were practicing elaborate water dances.

Nearby, a few merman were also present. They wore life-preserver-like bubble floats around their waists, and their work uniforms were emblazoned with the words 'Mermaid Paradise'.

[New Year's Ball Rehearsal Area. Non-staff are not permitted to enter and disturb.]

--Mermaid Paradise Notice.

This was a performance prepared for the upcoming New Year's celebration. Nami glanced at the notice board planted beside the stage and turned back with a slight smile.

Now, merfolk and fish-men could walk freely on land, no longer needing to excessively worry about facing discrimination or even illegal harm due to their race.

Although, for the time being, this was limited to only a few islands in the Sabaody Archipelago and the surrounding waters.

Changes in mindset don't happen overnight. The New World Government could only temporarily ensure that racial discrimination wouldn't occur on these nearby islands; merfolk still didn't dare venture further out.

But this was already a significant step forward. It had taken more than ten years just to forge this 'pure land' of coexistence for all races.

"Perhaps in a few more generations, new ways of thinking will also transform through education, evolving into entirely new concepts of coexistence."

Nami's lips curved slightly upwards, a hint of relief in her eyes.

Since the great decisive battle twelve years ago, the World Government once controlled by the Celestial Dragons had ceased to exist. Those so-called 'Gods' were all stripped of their World Noble titles and exiled from Mary Geoise.

After the Red-Haired Pirates and the Cross Guild departed Elbaf that year, they quickly arrived at Mary Geoise to aid the Revolutionary Army in battle, bringing an end to the brutal, stalemated war at the Holy Land.

However, after the war, the World Government did not perish directly but was rebuilt.

In terms of efficiency, this isn't a particularly good system. The conflicts of interest between various countries often lead to endless delays in decision-making. Various drawbacks still need to be gradually improved upon later.

But it's much better than before. At least, the current World Government serves the world, not a select group of people.

It is said that new parliamentary rules were released this year. Henceforth, only 20 parliamentary seats will be allocated annually, with all member nations voting to elect 20 kingdoms to jointly govern the World Government.

Furthermore, a new vote will be held each year, and no country can be selected for four consecutive years. This will be piloted starting next year...

The parliamentary elections for next year have already begun. It is said that Alabasta, Fish-Man Island, and Dressrosa are currently receiving much support and nominations from many countries, making their selection for the World Parliament a near certainty next year.

Social development is also progressing at an astonishing pace. With the financial backing of the Black Snake Trading Company, Vegapunk's numerous technological inventions are being popularized worldwide at an incredible speed.

Just a few days ago, I heard that the laboratory had already used Den Den Mushi to create a third-generation network system that can be used to establish a worldwide internet connection.

"The era of the internet revolution is fast approaching."

Lina's lips curved into a gentle smile, he thought silently.

Once information technology is popularized for civilian use, the world will usher in another era of information explosion. What kind of impact will this have on the current world, which is undergoing such significant changes?

Even Lina and Vegapunk cannot predict or control this.

But as Vegapunk said, it is precisely because of the existence of bold and fearless people that the world can develop. If one is timid, the era cannot progress.

The so-called future should, by its very nature, hold infinite possibilities.