The Revolutionary Army's Great Annihilation

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

Sengoku the Buddha listened to the report from the Loguetown Marine branch, his expression turning incredibly grim.

Even Fist Garp, who was usually busy crunching on senbei, fell silent and behaved himself.

This was because the protagonist of this incident was none other than his own rebellious son.

"Dragon has severely wounded Wang Shi in Loguetown and destroyed half of the Pirate King Execution Platform!"

Sengoku the Buddha hung up the Den Den Mushi and spoke coldly to Garp.

That bastard's entire family was truly a source of endless trouble.

Beyond Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, that supernova Fire Fist Ace was also Garp's grandson.

It was enough to make him die of rage!

"That has nothing to do with me; I haven't been able to control that bastard for a long time."

Garp decisively shirked responsibility, though a trace of worry did appear on his face.

He did not know why Dragon would attack Wang Shi.

Was it because Wang Shi had started a war?

Or did the Revolutionary Army intend to decapitate the Emperor of this empire?

But since Dragon had laid hands on Wang Shi, Garp was deeply concerned that Wang Shi would retaliate against Foosha Village.

"Sengoku, I'm requesting leave to return to the East Blue. I have to go back this time!"

Garp left the Fleet Admiral's office immediately, intending to return to Foosha Village to hold down the fort for a while and clean up the mess left by Dragon's attack.

He had to ensure Wang Shi wouldn't target Foosha Village.

"Bastard!"

Sengoku the Buddha cursed in annoyance; he had to handle this attack incident properly.

This had escalated into an assault by the leader of the Revolutionary Army against the strongest allied nation in the East Blue.

Sengoku was certain that Wang Shi and the Goa Empire would not let this matter rest.

As the Loguetown Marine branch reported the incident to Marineford, Empress Sally and the high nobles of Goa, upon receiving the news, immediately reported the intelligence to the World Government and requested protection.

The monarch of the strongest empire in the East Blue had been attacked in the major Marine stronghold of Loguetown, and Emperor Wang Shi had been severely wounded.

The World Government had to provide the Goa Empire with an answer!

Holy Land, Mary Geoise.

Upon learning that the Revolutionary Army leader Dragon had appeared in the East Blue and attacked the Emperor of Goa, the Five Elders convened a private meeting.

"Although this Wang Shi has caused quite a stir recently, he has been very cooperative in paying the Heavenly Tribute."

"An allied king who knows his place should not be taken out by the Revolutionary Army."

"Order CP0 and CP9 to begin a encirclement and sweep; annihilate those Revolutionary Army branches!"

Since the leader of the Revolutionary Army dared to lay hands on the king of an allied nation, the Five Elders would retaliate.

They had already planted spies within several Revolutionary Army branches.

It was time for a small harvest.

The CP9 agents stationed at Enies Lobby received the World Government's orders and immediately set out to deal with the Revolutionary Army branches under their jurisdiction.

Jabra, Fukuro, and Kumadori planned to assassinate three Revolutionary Army squad leaders according to their scheme, intending to continue their sting operation.

However, because the big-mouthed Fukuro accidentally exposed the plan, Jabra and the others were forced to wipe out all 23 members of the Revolutionary Army branch. Even their hidden spies were exposed prematurely and forced to return to the CP agents.

Jabra and his two companions were berated mercilessly by Spandam.

Such a perfect Revolutionary Army branch for fishing, and it was gone just like that.

That was a source of endless merit.

Spandam was absolutely furious.

Meanwhile, under the orders of the Five Elders, the CP0 agents launched an encirclement and assassination campaign targeting the various army commanders.

The hunting of the Revolutionary Army by CP0 over the years had been quite successful.

Ten years ago, they captured the East Army Commander Ginny and delivered her to the Celestial Dragons to be enjoyed.

A few years ago, they captured the Grand Line's commander and deputy commander, Ivankov and Inazuma, and threw them into Impel Down.

The results were truly fruitful.

This time, they set their sights on the new East Army Commander, Belo Betty.

The Revolutionary Army leader's assassination attempt on the Emperor of Goa in the East Blue had a very negative impact.

After all, if the emperor of the strongest nation in the East Blue could be attacked and severely wounded, the other allied kings would be even more terrified.

They lacked the strength of Wang Shi; they would be reduced to dust in seconds by the leader or commanders of the Revolutionary Army.

Wang Shi, currently recuperating in Loguetown, was unaware that his assassination attempt had triggered a massive encirclement campaign by the World Government against the Revolutionary Army.

Dragon, having returned to Foosha Village, spent the following days livid, his face turning ash-gray as he was bombarded with reports of bad news and casualty figures.

He was forced to depart the East Blue immediately, returning to the Revolutionary Army headquarters in the Grand Line to take command of the situation.

He felt a twinge of regret for having poked the hornet's nest that was Wang Shi.

He was just an emperor of a member nation on the verge of awakening Conqueror's Haki, after all.

Why had he let his curiosity get the better of him and gone to join the fray?

Now, because of Wang Shi, the Revolutionary Army had lost dozens of squad leaders and hundreds of members.

Even Belo Betty, the commander of the East Army, had been wounded, and the deputy commander, Ahiru, had lost an arm.

Dragon was filled with regret.

Furthermore, he had received word that Wang Shi was, in fact, not dead.

The mere thought that Wang Shi had not only survived but had also awakened Conqueror's Haki made Dragon's expression even darker.

Having gained such an enemy for no reason, Dragon felt a sense of unease.

Wang Shi's Exile Ability was formidable; it could even exile his Wind Blades and lightning.

This meant that Wang Shi was capable of exiling many powerful individuals.

Within the Revolutionary Army, aside from himself, even the four army commanders might be in danger if they encountered Wang Shi.

That Exile Ability was so powerful that it had to be a top-tier Devil Fruit power.

Much like the Paw-Paw Fruit of Kuma or the Petrification Ability of the Pirate Empress, it was somewhat impossible to counter.

After all, in this vast sea, there were not many powerhouses who possessed advanced Haki and Conqueror's Haki infusion.

At the Revolutionary Army headquarters on the white earth island of Baltigo.

When the four army commanders and the various officers learned that this massive encirclement by the World Government was solely because Leader Dragon had attacked the Emperor of the East Blue, Wang Shi, they all felt a sense of helplessness, forced to silently swallow the losses and bitter consequences.

At the Marine branch in Loguetown, East Blue.

"Heh, this is the benefit of being a member nation."

Wang Shi looked at the intelligence and news reports handed to him by Tashigi, his eyes filled with amusement as he gnawed on some Sea Beast Meat.

Didn't see that coming, did you, Dragon?

Before I could even retaliate, the World Government has already slapped the Revolutionary Army on my behalf.

It seems my Heavenly Tribute hasn't been paid in vain.

Let's see who dares to provoke me easily in the future, be it the Revolutionary Army or the Four Emperors.

"Your Majesty, Empress Sally has been urging us to return to the Goa Empire."

Kaya changed Wang Shi's bandages with gentle movements, carefully relaying the message from Empress Sally.

"No rush. I'll head back once my injuries have recovered a bit more."

A sharp glint flashed in Wang Shi's eyes as he considered how to take revenge on Dragon.

Although he had intentionally used Dragon's killing intent and pressure to force his own awakening of Conqueror's Haki, there was no denying that Dragon had nearly killed him.

Revenge was still in order.

However, he wouldn't go so far as to report the location of the Revolutionary Army headquarters to the World Government.

That would hold no benefit for Wang Shi.

On the path to usurping Imu's position, he could still make use of the Revolutionary Army to keep the World Government's attention diverted.

"Your Majesty, that fellow Bartolomeo has sent you more fruit and fine wine."

Eric walked in to report to Wang Shi, sensing that this Bartolomeo would surely become his colleague in the future.

He was already acting like a lackey, paying his respects to Wang Shi.