World Government headquarters building, conference hall.
Akira The plan that looked like a negotiation but was actually an ultimatum was like a spark thrown into boiling oil, detonating the entire venue.
"Akira Marshal, not everyone wants to move to Holy Land!" A king from West Blue suddenly slapped the table and stood up, his plump face turned the color of liver with excitement, "Eight hundred years ago, there was a king who gave up and became Celestial Dragons. Now, my choice is the same. I will never agree to give up the country and move to Holy Land to be imprisoned by you!"
His words were like a command, which immediately attracted a large number of echoes.
"That's right! Our royal rights are inviolable!"
"This is a disguised power grab! World Government wants to annex all our countries!"
"Akira Marshal, you are too overbearing!"
Protests came one after another, and the rhetoric became more and more fierce. These kings were domineering in their own country and said the same thing, and they were already accustomed to the feeling of being superior. Asking them to give up all this and come to Holy Land to accept unknown constraints is tantamount to breaking their wings and locking them in a cage.
After all, they had a certain understanding of the current situation of Holy Land through their respective channels before arriving at Holy Land. They knew that Akira was not only rectifying the internal affairs of World Government, but was also ordering Doflamingo to launch a transformation plan for Celestial Dragons.
Even Celestial Dragons, who has lived in Holy Land for eight hundred years and enjoyed eight hundred years of privileges, was brutally murdered. One can only imagine what will happen to them once they move to Holy Land!
However, not everyone disagrees.
A short king with a goatee rolled his eyes, stood up from the chaos, and said loudly, "Akira Marshal! I agree with your plan! But... after we move to Holy Land, how will our status be defined? If you can give us the status of World Nobles, I will be the first to respond to your call!"
As soon as these words came out, many kings who were still shouting suddenly became quiet and their eyes flickered.
That's right! If you can exchange for the identity of Celestial Dragons, it's not unacceptable.
For a moment, the wind direction in the hall became subtle, and the voices of bargaining began to overwhelm the pure protests.
In the midst of this noise, a steady and huge figure slowly stood up, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
He is the king of Fish-Man Island, Neptune.
He ignored the arguing kings, but looked sincerely at Akira on the high platform, and said in his loud voice, "Akira Marshal, we Ryugu Kingdom are willing to relocate the whole country, and we are also willing to hand over the jurisdiction of Fish-Man Island."
"But, I have a request." Neptune bowed deeply, "I implore World Government to find a real home under the sun for my people! This is our Fish-Man Race's deepest long-cherished wish!"
After the words fell, the kings present all looked sideways.
Compared with those kings who only care about their own interests, Neptune's request seems so selfless and heavy.
Akira's eyes stayed on Neptune for a moment, and he nodded slightly, but did not reply immediately.
At this moment, another person stood up.
The king of North Sea Germa Kingdom, Vinsmoke·Judge.
He adjusted his gorgeous cloak, with his usual arrogance on his face, but this arrogance was completely restrained when he met Akira's eyes.
"Navy Marshal Akira, Lord Saint." Judge's voice was cold and clear, "Vinsmoke·Judge, on behalf of the Germa Kingdom, I offer you all my loyalty."
"From today on, the science and technology that Germa Kingdom is most proud of will serve the navy and World Government without reservation!"
These words shocked the kings present even more than Neptune's request.
Germa's scientific and technological capabilities are world-famous. This is their capital based on the North Sea, and even World Government is afraid of them. Now, Judge actually wants to give up all this?
Judge ignored the shocked looks from around him. His decision seemed abrupt, but in fact it was carefully considered.
He will never forget the two choices Akira gave him back in Beihai.
Either surrender or be destroyed.
The current situation has long been clear. The navy, a war machine built by Akira himself, is unstoppable. If you continue to hold on to that pitiful pride, you will only end up being crushed to pieces.
Germa has no fixed territory and no burdensome citizens, which has become their biggest advantage. As long as they hold on to Akira's thigh, Germa's technology can not only be preserved, but may even shine more dazzlingly in the new world structure.
This is the most rational bet made by a gambler after seeing the card situation clearly.
"I see Germa's sincerity." A faint smile appeared on Akira's face, "Marine Headquarters Science Department will contact you later."
As soon as he finished speaking, he slowly stood up from the throne.
With just the movement of standing up, invisible coercion swept through the entire hall like a tide. The originally noisy venue fell silent for an instant, as if an invisible hand was strangling everyone's throats. The kings who were still arguing felt their breaths were stagnant, their hearts were beating wildly, and they could no longer make any sound.
Akira looked around the audience, his eyes calmly scanning every frightened or disturbed face.
"Letting you move here Holy Land is just part of the plan."
His voice was not loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
"After this, World Government will integrate the resources of all Affiliated Nation. Some countries with harsh environments and lack of resources will relocate their entire country to islands with higher terrain that are more suitable for survival."
Higher ground?
A trace of doubt arose in the hearts of the kings. Before they could think about it carefully, Akira's next words were like a thunder that penetrated the heaven and earth, exploding in their minds.
"The above decisions were made because of an upcoming future."
Akira's tone was as calm as if he was stating a fact.
"In the near future, the sea level of this sea will rise by a hundred meters or even higher."
"By then, your country, your islands, and most of the land on this sea will be completely submerged."
Dead silence.
The entire hall fell into deathly silence.
Some kings opened their mouths wide, but no sound came out. Some kings slumped on their chairs, their eyes empty.
What a ridiculous statement! Sea level rises by one hundred meters? Submerges the whole world? Is this a fairy tale?
"This is not alarmist, let alone my prediction." Akira seemed to have seen through their minds and added, "This is the final conclusion reached by Marine Headquarters's chief scientist, Vegapunk, through countless experiments and calculations."
Vegapunk!
This name is like a heavy hammer, smashing the last bit of luck and doubt in the hearts of all kings.
If Akira's words may be a means to force them, then Vegapunk, the brain that leads the world for five hundred years, his conclusion is the unshakable truth!
"This news is currently top secret." Akira's eyes suddenly turned cold. "It's best for you all to forget about it after the meeting. If Grand Line suffers huge turmoil due to the leak of this news, I will not investigate who leaked it and will kill you all without discrimination."
"Finally, it seems that you didn't hear clearly what I was saying from the beginning!"
"The plan to move your family to Holy Land is not a consultation with you, but a unilateral notice!"
"After this meeting, whether you object or not, World Government will send people to your country to take over power!"
"At that time, you will lose the qualification to move to Holy Land."
"This concludes the above topic!"
"Next, let's start the next topic!"
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