After the Five Elders were teleported away by the black pillar of light, only swirling dust remained on the battlefield of Devil's Canyon.
Mu Chen watched the lingering black glow on the horizon and raised a hand to shut off the live broadcast projection floating in midair.
This half-day battle and the deterrence of the righteous cause had already been enough to let the entire world see the Celestial Dragons' true colors and ignite the flames of resistance. There was no need to keep broadcasting.
Mu Chen turned to Dragon and Sakazuki and said slowly, "Since Imu has made such a harsh declaration, she probably won't wait long before taking action."
"Dragon, lead the Revolutionary Army to organize the eighty thousand slaves. Contact resistance forces around the world as well, and prepare to attack the Red Line at any time. We've completely fallen out with the Celestial Dragons now, so there's no point hiding anything anymore."
Dragon naturally understood. He said calmly, "Don't worry, Mu Chen. The Revolutionary Army has long been ready. At most, within three days, all our forces will reach the base of the Red Line. Ever since you began preparing for the broadcast, I had already started mobilizing troops, so it won't take long."
"As for the Marines, they are basically ready to break away from the World Government. Sakazuki, give the order: don't let the Marine Branches in the Four Blues run around pointlessly toward the Grand Line. Have them attack the World Government's major institutions where they are. The Marines in the New World should be enough for us."
There was another reason as well: the Four Blues were too far from the Grand Line. Sending reinforcements over would only waste time.
Sakazuki understood that as well. He nodded. "Understood. I'll have them turn