Troubled Marines, an Unexpected Visitor to Origin Island
Akainu and Aokiji are stationed on two key lines of defense in the New World, firmly guarding the situation and unable to leave their posts for even a moment;
Kizaru has just returned from the battle at Coral Port and is exhausted, in dire need of rest.
The Ryokugyu are still in the growth stage, and their combat power has not yet been fully formed.
Each of the Admiral had their own duties, and none of them could spare the time to specifically quell the rebellion.
Moreover, the New World is in turmoil. First, Madara Uchiha crushed Kaido with a single sword strike, overturning the old order. Then, Uchiha Natsu was stationed on Origin Island, harboring unpredictable threats.
The navy, besieged on all sides, was already stretched thin and could not withstand any further losses.
In the naval conference room, Garp leaned against the window frame, remaining silent throughout and not uttering a single word.
His gaze was fixed on the four words "Float-Float Fruit" on the battle report, remaining unmoved for a long time, his heart churning with complex emotions that he couldn't quite explain.
After a long silence, he murmured a sigh, his tone devoid of anger, only revealing the deep weariness that had settled in the hearts of the older generation of naval personnel over the years.
"That guy Shiki, even in death he won't let anyone rest in peace."
He was the one who personally sent the Golden Lion to Impel Down peak, and then watched as this legendary pirate broke through the walls and escaped back to the sea, only to hear that he had died a lonely death in a corner of the East Blue.
He had thought that the rampage and madness of the Golden Lion had long since come to an end with the passage of time.
Who would have thought that twenty years would bring such a dramatic change, with old friends gone but abilities reborn, and along the way, a brand new Flying Fleet and a completely new pirate force emerging.
This sea has never lacked new legends, but when some long-forgotten names reappear, they bring not a sense of novelty, but rather a bone-chilling exhaustion and pressure.
In contrast to the somber and oppressive atmosphere of the Navy, the pirate community in the New World had already completely erupted in chaos.
Kaido was blasted into the deep sea by Madara Uchiha's sword, leaving the Beasts Pirates leaderless;
Jin single-handedly quelled the rebellion, set fire to the fleet, and barely managed to stabilize the border situation;
Now, another powerful figure who inherited the Golden Lion's reputation has suddenly emerged, annihilating a Marine Branch in mid-air.
The pirate crews, struggling to survive in the cracks, were immediately thrown into turmoil, and they all began to reassess the situation and plan their next move.
Some people considered joining the Flying Fleet, wanting to curry favor with the newly powerful figures;
Some took advantage of the situation to seize the vacant territories left behind after the fall of Barossa and frantically expand their power;
Some people are also inquiring and speculating whether this newly risen "Second Golden Lion" has any grudges or entanglements with the weakened Beasts Pirates.
The old order has collapsed, and a new structure has yet to take shape.
This turbulent and chaotic blue sea, the real chaos of the world, has only just begun.
Origin Island, the Naka Shrine is quiet and serene. A gentle evening breeze blows outside the corridor, stirring up the fine Konoha in the courtyard, while the lights inside the hall are steady, enhancing the tranquility of the room.
Natsu leaned back comfortably in her chair, her fingertips tapping lightly on the wooden armrest. On the table lay the latest intelligence report that had Setsuna been submitted.
The paper contains only a few lines, yet every word is breathtaking—a mysterious newcomer calling Awakening the Second Golden Lion Float-Float Fruit and used absolute brute force to uproot the entire G2 branch of the Navy. The bounty of 1.9 billion Beli has been finalized.
He lowered his eyes and read the entire intelligence report twice. His usually calm and composed eyebrows twitched slightly for a moment, and a genuine surprise flashed in his eyes.
Float-Float Fruit.
This name was deeply imprinted in his memories of his past life.
It does not follow the main storyline, but rather a unique setting from the spin-off theatrical version.
After escaping Impel Down, Golden Lion Shiki hid on a remote island in the East Blue Isolated Island, where he devoted himself to studying giant beasts, but was ultimately defeated by Luffy.
The movie's plot is fragmented and incomplete, and the original work never mentions what happened to this top-tier Devil Fruit.
He originally thought that with Shiki's passing, this ability to soar through the world would be completely buried in the dust of the sea.
No one expected that, after twenty years, the Float-Float Fruit would return to the world in such a domineering and flamboyant manner.
What's even more perplexing is that the one who inherited this legendary power was a completely unfamiliar young man who was outside all intelligence systems and had never been registered with any organization.
Setsuna stood silently before the table, watching him ponder for a long time, before softly asking, "Should we immediately send someone to thoroughly investigate the background of this Second Golden Lion?"
Natsu gently closed the intelligence report and placed it on the corner of the table, her tone relaxed yet carrying a deeper meaning. "Investigate, but there's no rush."
He lightly tapped the title "Second Golden Lion" on the paper with his fingertip, his movements slow, his eyes filled with a playful scrutiny.
"I'm more curious about something than his background."
"Having appeared in the world bearing the name of Shiki, has he truly inherited the will and legacy of that legendary figure, or is he simply using the name of a veteran powerhouse to create hype and intimidate others?"
Golden Lion Shiki, a top remnant of the Rocks era, was a legendary pirate who stood shoulder to shoulder with Roger and Whitebeard, and whose fame for roaming the seas resounded for decades.
If this young man is merely using a name without substance, he will soon be exposed as weak and vulnerable in the chaos of war.
But if he possesses Shiki's complete legacy, or even the successor personally trained and deliberately kept in hiding by that legendary pirate... then the threat rating of the entire ocean to him would have to be completely overturned and reassessed.
Natsu looked up at Setsuna, her tone suddenly becoming calm, and gave a clear instruction. "Shiki spent the last few years of his life in hiding in the East Blue."
"Have the intelligence department thoroughly investigate the entire East Blue region, meticulously examining every clue related to the giant beast experiments, the floating Skypiea, and the whereabouts of the Golden Lion from back then. Don't overlook any detail."
He bowed in response in Setsuna and firmly memorized the instructions.
Silence returned to the hall.
Natsu leaned back in her chair, her gaze drifting through the window to the brightly lit Training Ground in the distance.
The hegemony of the old era has collapsed, the New World order has yet to take shape, and the entire ocean is in its most turbulent reshuffling phase.
The original plot has been completely disrupted, with unfamiliar and powerful figures who never appeared in the original script emerging one after another, stirring up the whole situation.
A faint smile curved his lips, and his eyes held a calm acceptance of the changing circumstances.
Is this suddenly emerging Second Golden Lion a new variable capable of stirring up the chaotic game of chess, or a figure who makes a hasty entrance and then disappears just as quickly, effectively ending the game?
Take your time and look at it.
The tranquility of the side hall didn't last long, as a series of crisp, clean footsteps echoed from the corridor.
Uchiha Tetsuka strode into the room, bowed to the person in the main seat, and calmly delivered his latest report.
A peculiar visitor has recently been spotted on the coast of Spirit Awakening Island: a blind swordsman.
This man had wandered here alone, without any followers or warships by his side. He was clean and there was no trace of any insignia or aura belonging to any faction.