January 28, 1514 ( Sea Circle Calendar )
The New World, the Dressrosa Kingdom.
With the help of the Underworld, a concert called " New Genesis " was held here as scheduled.
The Colosseum in Dressrosa was temporarily converted into a concert venue.
Shakky, now with a completely new look, is the mastermind behind this concert and is having a quiet discussion with a young girl.
" Uta, don't worry! You have to believe in yourself."
"Yes." Uta, whose hair was half white and half red, nodded.
Uta, who is just 13 years old this year, was abandoned by Red-Haired Shanks several years ago in the ruins of the Elegia Kingdom and was adopted by the former King Gordon.
After Shakky encountered the extermination incident on Amazon Lily last year, in addition to carrying out secret investigations with the help of the Whitebeard Pirates, she also secretly collected information on the other members of the Roger Pirates.
However, she clearly overestimated the bonds of friendship among pirates.
Most of the remaining members of Roger Pirates refused to fight again.
One reason is that the Liberator Organization is too Yamato and mysterious.
On the other hand, it's because these retired members of the Roger Pirates are all quite old.
For example, Copper Axe Gaban is two years older than Rayleigh and is already seventy years old this year; the ship's doctor Crocus is 67 years old this year.
The younger Bullet was imprisoned in Impel Down and was known for his extreme cruelty and ruthlessness.
After searching high and low, Shakky, who had been abandoned by Red-Haired Shanks in the Elegia Kingdom, and Uta, Buggy was hiding in the East Blue.
At this time, Buggy was also in the Dressrosa Kingdom.
That evening, Uta sang the theme song " New Genesis ".
The Colosseum was packed with people.
" Uta!"
" Uta!"
The glow sticks formed a sea of stars.
The cheers from the audience came in waves.
Uta's singing seemed to possess a magical power, captivating all the audience members.
Backstage, Shakky, Buggy, and Gordon watched Uta on stage, each with a different expression on their faces.
Shakky's weathered face was serene.
Gordon, however, had a furrowed brow and was filled with worry.
There was relief in Buggy's eyes, but also a resolute determination.
Meanwhile, through Underworld channels, Shakky also sold the broadcasting rights to the concert to Morgans of the World Economy News Paper.
Therefore, through the World Economy News Paper's channels, many places around the world have received live broadcasts of this concert.
This caused Uta's popularity to soar.
However, considering the special relationship between Morgans and the Sky Empire, Shakky did not personally contact them. Instead, she used several aliases and had Gordon act as Uta's official agent.
Buggy and his men, under the guise of Uta's bodyguard team, followed Uta.
The concert has ended.
The audience was still wanting more.
Morgans, who had temporarily relocated his headquarters to the Sky Empire, also received the live broadcast information for tonight.
He put down the report, "Not bad, so many viewers are watching the live stream. It seems we can consider continuing our cooperation."
"President Morgans, shall I contact that Gordon?"
"Well, if the live stream viewership for the upcoming concert can maintain this level, I can help them arrange for a concert to be held in the Empire."
"Yes."
Gordon soon received a notification from the World Economy News Paper.
After hearing Gordon's message, Shakky smiled slightly, "The plan is half successful."
"Ms. Shakuyaku, if we succeed within the Sky Empire's territory, how will we evacuate?" Gordon asked with great concern.
"Don't worry! I've already contacted Tyrant Kuma, one of the Shichibukai. He can use his powers to send us to a safe island," Shakky said confidently.
After all, with Tyrant Kuma's abilities, even if they fail, they won't be trapped by the Sky Empire.
As long as not all the high-ranking officials of the Sky Empire are present at the time, she is confident that she can escape unscathed.
Shakky has been keeping an eye on the Sky Empire, and is currently among the various high-ranking officials of the Sky Empire.
Blizzard Monet, Blast Wyper, and Hunting Knife Daz are all stationed in the North Blue.
The Blazing Sun and the Hermit guard the New World.
Shiki, Nico Robin, and Black Maria are stationed in the Sky Province at the headquarters of the Sky Empire.
The vast territory of the Sky Empire makes it impossible for them to stay in one place for a long time. Shakky doesn't think that Shiki and the others would gather here just to listen to a concert.
Therefore, Shakky's target is naturally the Hermit stationed in the New World. As long as she is fast enough and stealthy enough, she can obtain the Hermit's memories before the Sky Empire can react, and then use the bear's abilities to escape.
Of course, Shakky also considered another risk.
That is, if her guess is correct, the Sky Empire and the Liberator Organization are two sides of the same coin, and they must take the Liberator Organization into account.
This is another reason why she wants to enter Sky Empire through concerts.
Uta's Sing-Sing Fruit, according to Shanks' original description, can create a vast Sing World and pull everyone into this special world.
Once the time comes, they can pull everyone on the island into the Sing World, and then use the Sing World to block the Den Den Mushi's communication, trapping their target inside.
Shakky prepared many plans for this.
This is to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
Sky Empire.
The Royal Palace on Sky Dome Island in Sky Province.
Robin glanced at today's newspaper.
World-renowned diva Uta is about to embark on a concert tour...
" Uta? That name sounds familiar..." Robin quickly recalled the various pieces of information in her mind, and suddenly she remembered the other person's identity.
"The adopted daughter of Red-Haired Shanks, the destroyer of the Elegia Kingdom, the Devil Fruit User, Monkey D. Luffy's childhood friend... Heh... another one connected to the Child of Prophecy?"
Robin glanced at the tour schedule.
Feini Island... Begonia Island... White Leaf Port... Sardine Kingdom... Beimgal Island...
"Heh, so you're here for the Sky Empire? Or to avenge the Red Hair Pirates?"
Clearly, Shakky was unaware that even before they entered the Sky Empire, Robin had already analyzed through intelligence gathering that Uta and his group might have ill intentions.
This is the advantage that comes from having intelligence first, an advantage that is often invisible.
Shakky thought no one knew Uta's identity, but little did she know that Noah had already smuggled information about Uta into the Red Hair Pirates ' intelligence files.
Therefore, Robin felt an instant sense of déjà vu when she saw Uta.
Robin quickly retrieved Uta's detailed information.
"...13 years old, Devil Fruit User, can summon the Devil of Song from a thousand years ago (possibly a remnant of the Awakening of a previous Song-Song Devil Fruit User ) through special songs, and the ability can create a special space..."
"This girl's abilities are extremely troublesome! If she successfully summons the Devil of Song, or the Sing World, or is sucked into this world, ordinary people would truly be at her mercy..."
Robin closed the intelligence file, his eyes gleaming.
Several orders were quickly and secretly transmitted from the Sky Empire headquarters.
Robin and Black Maria also disappeared on Sky Dome Island.
at the same time.
Noah also received Robin's report.
" Uta, the world's most popular singer? Is she doing this to avenge Red-Haired Shanks?"
He didn't take a little girl seriously, but Robin wanted to go and find out what was going on, and Noah didn't object. If the other party really wanted to cause trouble, Robin would naturally deal with it.