The Coming of Total War!

As it turns out...

The fact that the Red-Haired Pirates had become prisoners of the New Marines was indeed a huge shock to Vice Admiral Momonga and Vice Admiral Burgas.

Since the execution of Pirate King Roger, and the ascension of Whitebeard Newgate to the Pirate Emperor, followed by Big Mom, Beasts, Red-Haired' rise to the top of the New World...

The Navy has never accomplished the feat of "slaying the Pirate Emperor"!

Every Marine Vice Admiral knows the World Government's attitude towards the Pirate Emperor.

Without orders from higher authorities.

Even if the Pirate Emperor were to appear right in front of the Marines, they absolutely must not engage in conflict with Pirate Emperor!

Certainly.

The Momonga and Burgess could understand the World Government's concerns.

For example, the Pirate Emperor's strength is terrifying...

For example, the Pirate Emperor's power is immense...

For example, a conflict with the Pirate Emperor could easily escalate into a larger-scale war...

But to put it simply...

Isn't the Navy's primary job to "capture pirates"?

Can a navy that can't capture pirates even be called a righteous navy?

This is especially true for Marine Vice Admiral like Momonga and Burgess who operate in the New World.

The Pirate Emperor was right in front of them, yet they couldn't easily provoke a conflict with Pirate Emperor; in fact, they sometimes had to avoid Pirate Emperor...

What a humiliating experience!

But it is precisely under such a general situation and environment.

The New Marines made a dazzling debut, like a comet.

Zephyr!

Aokiji!

There's also "Fujitora," whose strength rivals that of Headquarters Admiral!

Not to mention the true Pirate Emperor, the White Dragon Emperor, lurking in the shadows!

(The Momonga and the others were unaware of Kizaru's existence.)

Even if we only look at the high-end combat power on paper.

The New Marines was already roughly equal to the Old Marines!

The most crucial point is that the New Marines actually dares to challenge the Pirate Emperor!

The Red-Haired Pirates have been successfully defeated!

Upon seeing the Red-Haired Pirates members, now prisoners, Momonga and Burgess no longer hesitated and immediately joined the New Marines.

At the same time.

According to the message relayed by Zephyr.

Momonga and Burgess were not only willing to join the New Marines.

They were also willing to act as "lobbyists" for the New Marines, helping to persuade other navy personnel in branch bases in the New World who had not yet joined the New Marines.

Due to the limited resources available in the New World, the World Government and the Marine Headquarters have not established many branch bases within the New World.

Compared to the Four Seas and the branch bases in Paradise, the number of Marine Base in the New World is pitifully small.

However, due to the inherent environment of the New World, the average strength of the Marines at the New World branch bases is also higher than that of branches in other places!

The Momonga and Burgess have joined the cast.

The remaining branch bases in the New World should also be able to quickly join the New Marines.

Certainly.

The reason why Momonga and Burgess are so proactive is because they see a glimmer of hope for completely eradicating the Pirate Emperor in the New World.

Their goal is to wipe out the pirates.

As mentioned before.

The development plan for the New Marines is roughly divided into three steps --

Eliminate the Pirate Emperor.

A showdown with Marine Headquarters.

To overthrow the World Government.

Momonga and Burgess only wanted to "eliminate the Pirate Emperor".

The two ambitious goals are "to confront the Marine Headquarters" and "to defeat the World Government".

The Momonga and Burgess were unwilling to join in.

Especially the "Duel with Marine Headquarters".

The Momonga and Burgess said similar things to what Aokiji had said before.

Their swords would never be aimed at their former colleagues.

At this point.

Zephyr readily agreed.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that the Old Marines was a tool of violence for the World Government, he wouldn't want to clash with Old Marines either.

If the conflict with the Old Marines could be resolved peacefully.

Zephyr would love that!

As for the World Government and the World Nobles...

The attitudes of the Momonga and Burgess are rather ambiguous.

The main reason is still one point--

The New World hasn't even been cleaned up yet, so don't even think about attacking the World Government!

"Anyway, this is definitely good news!"

Storm held Den Den Mushi in his hand, and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon flew into the heart of Tales of Totto Land.

"The New Marines has gained two key members, which will play a significant role in future operations to subdue Pirate Emperor."

Momonga and Burgess, along with the highest-ranking officers of the remaining branch bases in the New World who did not join the New Marines (often held by Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral).

These (new) Marine Vice Admiral are not weak.

Even within the Emperor Pirates.

Marine Vice Admiral of this rank can at least deal with a senior officer (not the Three Sweet Commanders or the All-Stars).

"Um."

Zephyr gave a soft "hmm," his calm tone concealing a positive attitude.

"First, we need to get the New Marines in order, and then deal with the Red-Haired Pirates' problems... After that, it's the Whitebeard Pirates and the Beasts Pirates!"

Storm nodded, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and reminded Zephyr not to forget to come to Punk Hazard Island for regular medical checkups.

Then he hung up the Den Den Mushi.

The Whitebeard Pirates and the Beasts Pirates are definitely going to be defeated!

But not now.

In a short period of time.

The New World lost two Emperor Pirates: the BIG MOM Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates.

The underworld underwent a complete purge, leaving only two of the original seven Dark World Kings: the Pleasure District Queen and Big News Bird. (The Gild Tesoro was never Dark World King to begin with.)

The New Marines, the Storm Pirates, the Dawn Pirates, the Gild Tesoro... one new force after another has emerged.

The power dynamics in the New World will inevitably be chaotic for some time before things calm down.

Storm wouldn't start a war with the Whitebeard Pirates and the Beasts Pirates at this time.

The superficial reason is that his current strength is insufficient. Even if he can defeat the Whitebeard Pirates and the Beasts Pirates, he will not be able to quickly take over their original territories.

The underlying reason is--

Storm is still waiting for the World Government and the Marine Headquarters' response!

Just as a certain Doflamingo, who wished to remain anonymous, said.

The king of the sea has never been a "Shichibukai), a " Pirate Emperor," or a " Revolutionary Army."

The navy is the strongest force on the high seas.

And the World Government, behind the Navy, is an entity that cannot be ignored!

The BIG MOM Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates suffered consecutive defeats...

The Storm Pirates and the Dawn Pirates reached the top...

The New Marines was established...

The World Government and the Marine Headquarters will certainly respond accordingly to this "unprecedented upheaval in decades".

Storm is just waiting!

The Pirate Emperor of the New World is merely a "near-term concern," and even then, a relatively minor one.

The World Government and the Old Marines are the real "long-term concerns," especially the kind of "long-term concerns" that cannot be ignored.

Storm could not predict the reactions of the World Government and the Old Marines.

His forces are currently unable to confront the World Government and the Old Marines head-on.

Then the only option is to react to each move as it comes.

However, it must be said...

The World Government and the Old Marines were indeed reacting far too slowly...

Storm turned his head and looked back, his gaze seemingly crossing the boundless sea and reaching directly to the Red Line Continent.

"How lazy... Sengoku, the Gorosei, and... Imu!"

With this in mind, the White Dragon Emperor returned to his loyal Whole Cake Island.

Time flies, seasons change.

In the days that followed, Storm lived a very peaceful and fulfilling life.

Under the relentless tutelage of Clay Doll.

Storm has completely mastered all of his current abilities.

From Physique to Haki, and then to Devil Fruit...

Storm has complete control over these powers.

He even figured out some tricks of the [knotting technique] he had learned from Vegapunk.

Currently, every member of the Dawn Pirates carries a large number of [Haki knots].

From [Conqueror's Haki Rope Knot], to [Armament Haki Rope Knot], and even [Observation Haki Knot]...

Storm gave the Dawn Pirates a complete "version update".

The Dawn Pirates have moved from the "Devil Fruit version" to the "Haki version".

Leaving aside battery life.

At least until [Haki Knot] is used up.

The Dawn Pirates can practically be considered as having "all members at Eight-Star"!

If it weren't for the fact that Storm alone could only produce a limited amount of [Haki]...

He could easily create an army of Clay Doll that could sweep the world!

But even with just the Dawn Pirates at this moment...

Storm is confident enough to sweep through the New World!

And during this period.

Gecko Moria and Crocodile also entered the New World one after another, arriving in Whole Cake Island.

The former, upon arrival, immediately declared his intention to storm Wano Country and defeat Beasts Kaido.

The latter was equally eager, immediately declaring that he wanted to join Storm in defeating the Whitebeard Pirates.

Clearly, both of these "victims" still harbor resentment towards their former enemies.

Storm didn't know if Beasts Kaido and Whitebeard still remembered Magic Duck and Sand Crocodile...

In any case, he urgently called a halt to the actions of the two Shichibukai.

Now is not the best time to defeat the Pirate Emperor!

Gecko Moria and Sand Crocodile were very dissatisfied with Storm's "weakness".

But they didn't have any other good solutions.

They can't exactly send the two of them to fight the Beasts Pirates or the Whitebeard Pirates together, can they?

Hilarious!

If Gecko Moria and Sand Crocodile can take revenge on their own, why wait for Storm?

Time flies.

The Marineford Calendar 1518 has passed.

New Year's Day of the Grand Line Era, 1519.

The World Economic News Paper couldn't wait to publish a truly "big news" story.

The entire ocean was thus completely engulfed in turmoil.

<The Establishment of the New Marines!>

The Red-Haired Pirates' End!

A total war sweeping across the seas is imminent!

First update.

Besides.

It might be late.