All-Out Declaration of War (Part 2)

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As the ordinary civilians gathered together and chatted with great interest, the live broadcast screen encased in soap bubbles above the plaza suddenly emitted a piercing crackle of static.

After a brief burst of noise, the face of Sengoku, Fleet Admiral of Marine Headquarters at Marineford, appeared on the screen.

"This is Marineford, Marine Headquarters."

The elderly man in old-fashioned round glasses spoke slowly, his deep voice instantly drawing everyone's attention.

"I am Sengoku, the current Fleet Admiral of Marine Headquarters. On behalf of the entire Navy, I am here to announce something."

After pausing for two seconds, the old man took a deep breath.

"From this day onward, the Navy will enter a state of total war and declare war on all pirate forces!"

The moment his words fell, not only in the Sabaody Archipelago, but in nearly every place around the world watching this broadcast, the atmosphere fell silent.

A declaration of war?

A declaration of war!

Heavens above, what had they just heard?

"There is no need to panic, nor is there any need to be afraid.

This is a war that must be fought, and one we are destined to win.

This war is the choice of the times, and the inevitable course of history."

Perhaps anticipating the reaction of people across the world, the Fleet Admiral continued speaking immediately after delivering his declaration of war.

"Through the efforts of all Navy officers and soldiers, the situation has stabilized.

In the Four Blues and the first half of the Grand Line, incidents of pirate-related havoc have fallen by ninety-five percent compared to the same period five years ago.

And since the establishment of the 'New World' Navy, the number of pirates has decreased by a full forty percent compared to a year and a half