Threats
As for Im, human potential has its limits. This Celestial Dragons King is an existence who has lived for eight hundred years.
Teach did not believe that his strength was invincible. The World Government had been established for eight hundred years, which also meant that Im's strength had stagnated for eight hundred years.
It's impossible to keep getting stronger over those eight hundred years. Once you reach that level, improving your strength becomes extremely difficult. Moreover, after reaching the peak and becoming the ruler of the world, would you still strive to train and become stronger? That's impossible.
Furthermore, even if one gained immortality and eternal life through the Op-Op Fruit after eight hundred years, it also means that there has been no combat for eight hundred years. Even if the body doesn't rust, would the fighting spirit still be there?
The complacency and decay of the mind have led to a decline in combat strength, which will take time to recover. However, it is foreseeable that once a war requires his participation, it will inevitably be the final battle.
The only thing that remains somewhat unknown is what Im's abilities are.
As for strength, it's to be expected that someone like Whitebeard or Golden Lion, who have already reached the pinnacle of human ability, would at most be a notch above them.
Teach's main inspiration came from Rocks D. Xebec, the sea lord of twenty years ago. He truly had the ability to become the King of the World, and if he hadn't been betrayed by his companions, he might have succeeded.
Despite his aging body, his strength didn't decline, but his stamina did decrease. Then he was besieged by Garp and Roger Garp, Roger were both nearing their peak at that time.
A monster that can only be defeated by two monsters working together—you can imagine just how terrifying its power is.
That was the true overlord buried by history, the World's Strongest. Im may have world-class combat power, but Teach does not believe that his strength is greater than that of Rocks D. Xebec.
Two kings of different eras, Rocks D. Xebec, were defeated and stopped by the two Ds.
Roger succumbed to his terminal illness, but he still had time, because he arrived too early, or rather, he was born twenty years too early.
They all possess the power to change the world and overthrow the World Government.
The mysterious Im wasn't as terrifying as Teach thought.
Destroying the Uranus is a necessary task. Without the Uranus, the World Government will no longer be mysterious or intimidating. It is the foundation upon which they stand and rule the world. After eight hundred years, the World Government has rotted to the core.
Unless the World Government cleanses itself up and rebuilds from the ashes, World Government fate is sealed.
As a crucial tool for the World Government's rule over the world, and its largest violent institution, the Navy only sides with the World Government in principle. It's uncertain whether the Navy will continue to support the World Government if the entire world opposes it one day.
At the same time, it is also for the sake of world stability and to protect civilians.
The Navy has never been something the World Government can manipulate at will. The future Fleet Admiral Sakazuki has Absolute Justice that places him above the World Government. After all, he dares to confront even the Gorosei, which shows that his sense of justice is not just for the World Government.
If one day the World Government acts in a way that violates or conflicts with his justice, then the Navy, represented by Sakazuki, will have to add the World Government to its list of targets for elimination.
Upholding justice doesn't just involve capturing pirates.
The next Fleet Admiral, Sengoku, strictly followed the orders of the World Government, but he submitted not to the World Government, but to the greater good. When he was Admiral, he acted like a hawk, but after becoming Fleet Admiral, he changed to a dove.
Once the World Government loses its moral high ground, and when no one recognizes World Government rule, it will inevitably stop standing on World Government side.
This internal naval reform has demonstrated the navy's reliance on righteousness; they cannot abandon righteousness, and upholding justice is fundamental to the navy.
Faced with justice and the World Government, their hearts still lean heavily towards justice and the common people. The reformed navy will be stronger, more united, and more unified in its will.
Even if the World Government disagrees with the Navy's internal reform plan, the Navy will eventually go against the World Government's will and implement it directly, because the vast majority of the Navy are civilians, and very few are of noble or official origin, and they are the root of corruption within the Navy.
Now, they will be eliminated one by one. Sakazuki is not someone to be trifled with; relationships and bribery are meaningless to him. He has absolutely no tolerance for evil.
When pushed to a certain point, people don't care about anything else and are capable of doing anything, such as acting first and informing later, or making the deed done before it's even done.
Compared to the orders from the World Government, the future of the Navy is what the Navy's top brass is truly concerned about now.
The Navy used to be extremely incompetent, or rather, weak. It was the era when the Rocks Pirates, led by Rocks D. Xebec, ruled the seas, invading World Government Member States, stealing Heavenly Gold, and even killing Celestial Dragons. Of course, the Rocks Pirates were infamous, and the Celestial Dragons dared not leave the Holy Land.
Rocks is synonymous with fear.
Teach also knew some things about that era. When the Navy encountered the Rocks Pirates, they would usually avoid them if they didn't have top-tier combat power.
The navy of that era was so weak that even when Golden Lion single-handedly stormed the Marine Headquarters, he looked down on it and disdained it. He was from that era.
Even one of the Marine Admiral was nearly killed by Rocks in a short time and was eventually crippled. Even if he didn't die, he suffered a fate worse than death.
Kong, who was then Marine Admiral, was defeated multiple times. There were only two Admiral at that time; the other one was crippled, which made Rocks famous, while Kong survived thanks to his own abilities.
It wasn't until the rise of a new generation of Marines like Garp and the fall of the Rocks Dynasty that the Navy rapidly expanded within a few short years, becoming the dominant force in the world. The lingering influence of Rocks still existed, so the Navy that defeated Rocks was even more feared by pirates in the New World.
In the previous era, the New World was a paradise for pirates, and the Navy was the overlord of the New World. Naval fortresses were everywhere in the New World, and they could come and go freely.
It was around that time that Vice Admiral Anthony began his permanent posting on Seth Island.
This rapid development did not last more than a few years. During this period, while they were expanding, Rocks' remnants had gone their separate ways, formed their own pirate crews, and their power was also growing rapidly.
A series of great battles established the names of the three legendary pirates, and with one after another powerful Great Pirate entrenched in the New World, the pirate forces, after a period of decline for several years following the destruction of Rocks, finally began to rise and start to rival the Navy.
This is in the New World, mainly because the pirate factions don't cooperate; otherwise, the pirates' power would be enough to suppress the Navy.
Now, the New World has truly become a paradise for pirates. The Navy has been completely driven out of the New World, and only a small amount of power remains to serve as a facade.
However, with the growth of the four Admiral candidates and before the older generation of strongmen had aged, the Navy's power truly reached its peak.
Instinctively, the range of his Observation Haki kept expanding, extending to the horizon and continuing to reach out into outer space, probing something.
Unfortunately, Teach didn't see anything because it was too far away.
This was just an experiment; Teach wasn't taking it too seriously. Space is so vast, it's normal to not be able to see anything.
Teach's Observation Haki range was insufficient, and due to the great distance, he couldn't see anything.
It was just an instinct, an instinctive desire to find the Uranus's whereabouts, after all, the Uranus posed a considerable threat.
This is also an extremely difficult task, like a drop in the ocean. However, according to Birka, the Heavenly Base Cannon moves continuously in space along a certain trajectory.
With this information, finding the Uranus will definitely be much easier.
Knowing so much Teach somewhat helpless, to the point that he had kept the threat from this Uranus in mind. But now that he knew, he wouldn't feel that way anymore.
Teach needs time to prepare in advance, and besides, the World Government won't use Uranus easily; he has plenty of time.
That concludes the questioning. Teach has finished asking about the main issues. After obtaining a few more pieces of information, they will begin their operation.
Leaving the god aside, the crew continued to ask him questions. One of them held a pen and wrote down what the god said. Some things, though small, might contain important information that Teach hadn't yet noticed.
The blueprints for the Ark "Ark Maxim" were easily obtained and kept in the temple. The hypnotized god directly revealed its location.
Otto carefully preserved the blueprints, examining them closely with a sense of excitement. Although it was just a ship, it contained advanced technology and the core technology of lunar civilization.
This blueprint has been passed down for thousands of years. He can understand most of the text and data on it, but a small part requires the help of the Skypieans and the gods to decipher.
After all, they are two different civilizations. Originally, there was Rediat to answer his questions and help him. After obtaining the memories of the god, he was undoubtedly the best candidate to assist him. However, there were more important matters to attend to, and besides, there was a tool, "God," beside him, who could ask him any questions at any time.
It's worth noting that even Enel was able to build the Ark "Ark Maxim," which suggests he had a talent for shipbuilding. The Ark "Ark Maxim's" blueprints were also simple and easy to understand. It might be hard to believe, but it's true: the language of this planet is the same as the language of the moon, albeit with slight differences.
In a dense fog that lingers year-round to the Kashii, ordinary people can easily get lost.
"Is this the Divine Kingdom?"
The Divine Kingdom of God, as God spoke of it, is the part in the center of the thick fog that is not shrouded in it. God's family, descendants, and guardians all reside in the Divine Kingdom.
This is where God returns after stepping down, not his place of exile. They are getting closer and closer, Teach and the others can also sense the presence of life.
He didn't care about these Skypieans; what he cared about most was the knowledge, culture, and technology they possessed from the Skypieans. He was sure that many valuable things, even technologies, were hidden within them.
After all, it's impossible for one person to read all the books; one can only remember the important things.
These things are placed in the Divine Kingdom.
There is also the Ark "Ark Maxim" that the Birka people have devoted many years to building. Their original Ark "Ark Maxim" was destroyed for various reasons after they came to the Sky Island, because there is not only one Birka Sky Island, but many Sky Islands, scattered across the White Sea.
Everyone wanted to control the "Ark Maxim," and the split among the Moon People who came to the Sky Island eventually triggered a war for the "Ark Maxim." In the end, no one benefited. Not only was the "Ark Maxim" destroyed, but the core part of the Ark's "Ark Maxim" blueprints was also missing.
Such a huge thing happened in Birka, but the Skypieans in the Divine Kingdom knew nothing about it, hidden in the thick fog.
As they drew closer, a faint scent of blood began to emanate from the air. Lafitte had already made his move, eliminating the Skypieans lived within the dense fog for Teach.
While Teach had no qualms about dealing with these ordinary, weak people, he didn't want to do it himself, and Lafitte was happy to be the executioner.
He enjoys violence and killing; it's perfect for him to do such things. He simply enjoys the process and never cares about the opponent's strength.
Sometimes, Teach even wondered if he should find Lafitte a partner to form a killing duo.
A figure had already appeared in his mind, but he wasn't sure yet.
When Teach and his companions arrived at the Divine Kingdom, the thick fog in front of them had disappeared. Turning around, they could clearly see the barrier formed by the fog surrounding this small world.
Lafitte had already taken care of everything and was standing in front, waiting for Teach and the others.
It seemed as if nothing had happened. One had to admire Lafitte's ability to conceal his presence; he was a world-class master of stealth, a complete angel and a demon in his daily life and in battle.
The Divine Kingdom is also a small Sky Island, but it is surrounded by Sky Island and mist that never dissipate, so from a distance it looks like a cloud.
What came into view was a magnificent, golden town that instantly shone before everyone's eyes.
Upon seeing this, they couldn't help but recall the description of the Divine Kingdom by the Zhong Su.
"When God is in power, He should focus on virtue and prioritize the interests of the residents of Birka, but after He steps down, shouldn't we also give Him the utmost respect?" They almost believed what He said.
However, it's not that exaggerated. Although it's unknown how these treasures were obtained—after all, there are no gemstone mines on the Sky Island —they represent thousands of years of accumulation by Birka, and were probably obtained from the sea.
It can't compare to Golden Land. The rest is quite normal; the only dazzling things are the city gates and walls, which are not only inlaid with gemstones but also plated with gold.
However, it is also a huge fortune.