The Elephant Who Told Stories of the Past

'Disgraceful thief?'

Storm wasn't entirely ignorant of ancient history, but he genuinely didn't know that Imu could be associated with the particular profession of "thief."

'Whom did Imu steal from? How did he steal it? What did he steal?'

'I don't know how Imu did it, but...'

The ancient voice of Zunesha contained an eternal, unforgettable rage.

'But Imu did indeed steal [Uranus, the Uranus] from Joy Boy!'

It turns out it's the [Uranus]!

Storm's eyes narrowed slightly; he had previously overlooked this detail.

Joey Boy's connection to Ancient Weapon is undoubtedly profound.

This is evident from the Ancient Poneglyph guarded by Alabasta and Jaya Island respectively.

If Joey Boy has no connection to the Ancient Weapon, then why would the Kozuki Clan, eight hundred years ago, go to the trouble of specifically carving out two Poneglyph that record information about the Ancient Weapon and their locations?

From this, we can also draw a very simple deduction --

During the Great War eight hundred years ago, the Ancient Weapon belonged to the power of Joey Boy!

At least [Pluton Pluton and [Poseidon] are firmly on Joey Boy's side!

In legends, Ancient Weapon possessed the power to destroy the world.

Why does such a legend circulate on the sea?

Of course, it's because in ancient times, someone used Ancient Weapon and almost destroyed the world!

Judging from the legends surrounding Joey Boy that have been passed down to this day, this "greatest pirate of all time" doesn't seem like a mad pirate who committed all sorts of evil deeds or even tried to destroy the world.

Therefore, the person who uses Ancient Weapon to destroy the world must be someone else entirely.

Furthermore, this person can only use [Uranus, the Uranus]!

According to the legend of the "Celestial Dragons' National Treasure"—that is, [Uranus, the Uranus]—that Storm had previously obtained from Donquixote Doflamingo.

In the past, especially during the Void Century, the World Government repeatedly used the power of [Uranus] to destroy certain forces and islands in the sea, Uranus in turn caused the sea level to rise continuously.

Sea levels are rising, and land is being submerged...

Isn't this similar to the "flood that destroyed the world" in mythology?

Based on the information gathered by Zunesha, Storm made a comprehensive summary--

Eight hundred years ago, Imu used unknown means to steal Uranus from Joey Uranus, causing a worldwide rise in sea levels that nearly destroyed the entire world!

But there was one thing Storm didn't quite understand.

'Logically speaking, even if Imu stole [Uranus], Uranus n't Joey Boy still Pluton the Ancient Weapon [Poseidon] and [Pluton]?'

Joey Boy versus Imu, two Ancient Weapon against one, how could he possibly lose?

Storm knew exactly how "fragile" Imu was.

The [Conqueror's Haki] sealed within Emmett's body, originating from Joy Boy from eight hundred years ago, was released on Egghead Island deep within the New World, causing Imu, far away in Mary Geoise, to kneel and scream in terror.

If Joey Boy were to play, how much of his usual skill level would Imu be able to perform at?

Storm couldn't understand.

'That's true, Joey Boy has the help Pluton the Mermaid Princess and [Pluton] as his mount, but...'

The old voice of Zunesha was filled with deep regret.

'Imu and her Twenty Nations Alliance have occupied the Red Line Continent ahead of schedule!'

Storm immediately understood.

[Pluton] is a legendary Pluton, extremely evil warship.

Poseidon, the King of the Sea, is a legendary ruler of the ocean.

However, there is one crucial aspect to these two Ancient Weapons that can be considered "fatal."

That's the attack range of those two Ancient Weapons!

Even if the Pluton Pluton's cannons are powerful, can it really bombard targets from the sea surface to an altitude of ten thousand meters?

Even if Poseidon's Sea King are enormous, could they possibly fly from the deep sea to Mary Geoise?

But [Uranus, the Uranus] is different!

[Uranus Uranus has absolute air superiority, allowing him to launch targeted strikes against the sea surface at any time.

In terms of direct combat ability alone, Joey Boy is indeed no less capable than Imu.

However, Uranus's combat mechanics are stronger than those Uranus Pluton and Pluton.

In particular, Imu and her Twenty Nations Alliance occupied Mary Geoise on the Red Line Continent ahead of schedule, gaining an absolute geographical advantage.

Air versus ground, the Uranus is right in the face, how can they lose?

' Zunesha, there's still something I don't understand.'

Storm rubbed his temples and spoke telepathically.

'Even if Imu could gain a decisive advantage on the battlefield, Joey Boy is more popular and has more troops under his command. Even if he couldn't win, surely he shouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat?'

What did Joey Boy lose?

He lost, the Mermaid Princess lost, the Great Kingdom lost...

All information about the Great Kingdom was forcibly hidden in history by the World Government, with only fragmentary information surviving to this day.

Joey Boyle has almost lost everything.

The Zunesha said sorrowfully, 'Because... Joey Boy voluntarily conceded defeat.'

Wait, wait a minute!

Storm couldn't help but widen his eyes.

This is Great War!

The argument that they "admit defeat" is untenable.

In war, there is no "admitting defeat," only "surrendering," right?

Joey Boy surrendered?!

Storm was deeply shocked.

After calming himself down, Zunesha began to explain the past to Storm in detail.

... In the initial stages of the Great War, Joey Boy had the upper hand.

... Imu, using some unknown means, stole [Uranus, the Uranus] from Joey Boy.

... Even so, Joey Boyle maintained an absolute advantage in the war, driving the Twenty Nations Alliance into a series of defeats.

... Imu and the Twenty Nations Alliance chose to retreat to the Red Line Continent. The Twenty Nations Alliance easily defeated the "God's Country" that was then entrenched on the Red Line Continent and completely occupied Red Line Continent.

... Relying on the geographical advantage of the Red Line Continent and the attack range advantage of [Uranus], Imu began to Uranus a frenzied attack on the islands in the sea.

... Under the relentless barrage of [Uranus the Uranus], Hundred Plans of islands in the ocean were completely destroyed, and the sea level rose wildly, submerging the original continents and turning them into islands.

... Joey Boy's power was also greatly affected by Imu's desperate counterattack.

... Imu continues her frenzied attacks on the sea islands, attempting to use the power of [Uranus, the Uranus] to raise the sea level by hundreds of meters until the entire sea is submerged, leaving only the Red Line Continent.

... In order to protect the world, Joey Boy ultimately chose to concede defeat, and the Great Kingdom fell.

"..."

Storm's head was throbbing from listening.

The story told by Zunesha differed slightly from the one he had previously heard from Donquixote Doflamingo.

For example, according to information Doflamingo knew, the World Government's rampant use of Uranus 'Uranus power occurred during the "Void Century."

That was a sea cleansing operation launched by the World Government to destroy the remaining forces of the Great Kingdom.

However, according to Zunesha...

The World Government did not use [Uranus] during the "Uranus Void Century"; it has been using the power of this Ancient Weapon relentlessly from the very beginning, and even relied on it to achieve Great War!

Doflamingo and Zunesha.

Whom should we trust?

The answer to this question is self-evident.

Storm would naturally choose to believe in Zunesha.

After all, Doflamingo is just a "naturally evil Celestial Dragons brat" living in the modern era.

And what about Zunesha?

It is not only a giant elephant that has lived for over a thousand years, but it is also a firsthand witness to Great War!

Apart from Imu.

On the high seas today, no one knows the inside story of the Great War of that time better than Zunesha!

However, this is only Zunesha revealed about the inside story.

This left Storm speechless.

He had previously suspected that Joey Boy was a super-sized version of Kozuki Oden.

What does "an extra-large version of Kozuki Oden" mean?

Because of his incompetence and stupidity, he lost everything, all his worthlessness, and inexplicably gained a large following and worship.

Now that Storm has heard what Zunesha has to say, he has only one feeling.

Joey Boy is definitely a giant Kozuki Oden!

In order to protect the world, they chose to admit defeat and surrender.

How is this different from Kozuki Oden choosing to perform a nude dance for Kurozumi Orochi and Beasts Kaido in order to protect some civilians in Wano Country?

Kozuki Oden lost, Wano Country paid the price for him.

Joey Boyle lost, and the whole world is paying the price!

Is this Sun God Nika?

Storm didn't understand it, but he was indeed deeply shocked.

Because so many secrets of the past had been revealed, the Zunesha fell silent, as if calming itself down.

Storm also severed the mental connection and rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon into the territory of the Zou Kingdom.

Robin, Law, and Bepo observed Storm's expression.

Even Bepo, the little bear, realized that the Captain didn't seem to be in a good mood.

"Captain."

Robin asked softly.

What did Zunesha say to you?

"Zunesha ..."

Storm turned to look at Robin, his expression incredibly complicated.

If this archaeologist knew that the ancient history she was pursuing was like this...

Robin will definitely be disappointed, won't she?

"Zunesha told me about the Great War."

Storm took a deep breath and said calmly.

"Robin, do you want to hear what I have to say, or do you want to discover history for yourself?"

Robin answered without hesitation.

"I choose to discover it myself!"

"Alright, let's go to the Whale Forest then."

Storm piloted the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and flew directly into the sacred land of the Kingdom of Zou — the Whale Forest.

According to the rules of the Kingdom of Zou.

Whale Forest is an absolutely forbidden area; outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering.

But Storm didn't care about that at all.

If it weren't for Bepo's request, he would have used his Conqueror's Haki to deal with all the Mink Tribe blocking his way.

After some persuasion that appealed to their emotions and reasoned with them.

Storm acquired the Red Poneglyph in the Whale Forest with great ease.

The third Road Poneglyph is in hand!

First update.

There was still some in the early morning.