The night was as dark as ink, swallowing up all the noise in Area 13 of the Sabaody Archipelago.
Only the dim yellow light shining through the window of Shakky's Bar...
Against the backdrop of countless floating bubbles, a subtle warmth emerges.
Behind the bar, the dark gold hull of Ark Maxim is quietly hidden in the shadows of the building.
Roy was the first to step out, the hem of his black trench coat billowing in the sea breeze.
Bullet, Dracule Mihawk, and Tesoro followed behind him, with Fisher Tiger, a burly man exuding suppressed rage, bringing up the rear.
The five people walked steadily and quickly along the narrow alley.
The pirates and black market merchants along the way trembled at the mere sight of Roy's profile, instinctively shrinking into corners, barely daring to breathe.
This Heavenly Dao Roy, who stirred up trouble in the New World, now has a fearsome reputation that has spread throughout the Grand Line.
Not to mention the men around him, each with an intimidating aura; any one of them could easily terrify the rabble of Sabaody.
As soon as the wooden door of the bar was pushed open and the copper bell rang softly, an oppressive aura that almost froze the air rushed towards us.
At the bar, Golden Lion Shiki sat with his legs crossed, his signature paddle-shaped hairstyle slightly disheveled.
He downed the liquor in one gulp, a defiant laugh caught in his throat, and his bloodshot eyes swept over Roy and his group.
Red Count Redfield, holding a wine glass, his deep red suit spotless, leaned gracefully back in his chair.
His gaze calmly fell on Roy, his red eyes seeming to see through everything.
In the corner, Monkey D. Dragon, draped in a black cloak, stood with a cold expression.
Beside him stood a slender Karasu, surrounded by a faint black mist; the power of the Soot-Soot Fruit minimized their presence.
Behind the bar, Shakky continued wiping the glasses, her gaze calmly surveying the newcomer.
Dark King Rayleigh, sat slumped in a chair, a cigarette dangling from his lips, appearing lazy, but his domineering Haki had already subtly spread out.
It envelops the entire bar, isolating it from all outside prying eyes.
Just as Roy and his group sat down, the front door bell rang.
Immediately afterwards,
A powerful pressure, mixed with the smell of alcohol and an aura of Haki, suddenly pressed down!
The bar door was violently pushed open as if by an invisible hand, and a tall figure, almost touching the doorframe, strode in.
With its menacing dragon horns, bare upper body, and fur coat, it was none other than Kaido!
He carried his Hassaikai, his eyes sweeping across the entire area before finally landing on Roy, whereupon he grinned.
"Hehehe! Roy, I'm not late, am I?"
This place is quite secluded!
"It's not too late, please sit down!"
Upon hearing Kaido looked around the tavern, went to the bar, had Shakky get him a bottle of drink, and then sat down.
Everyone's here.
Roy walked to the center of the bar, his gaze slowly sweeping over every face in the room.
The voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of dominance.
I won't bother with formalities.
I gathered everyone here.
This operation had a clear objective.
Fisher Tiger was in charge of freeing the slaves, while we looted the Celestial Dragons ' treasury.
Once the matter is settled, everyone will get what they need and no one will interfere with each other.
The Golden Lion slammed his hand on the table, and the floating wine jug abruptly stopped in mid-air.
"Hahaha! That's direct enough!"
I love it! I've wanted to tear Mary Geoise down for ages!
The Red Count gently swirled the wine in his glass, causing ripples to spread. He glanced at Roy.
"I'll only be responsible for holding off the enemy; I won't take a single coin of the treasure. Consider it repayment for saving me."
Long nodded slightly.
The Revolutionary Army only does two things:
The Karasu cut off all communications to the Holy Land and established an aerial relay route from the Red Line to Sabaody.
We will ensure the safe evacuation of the slaves and everyone else, and will not engage in direct combat or touch the Celestial Dragons ' treasure.
"I want Zoan Devil Fruit!" Kaido shouted, taking a swig of his drink.
Roy nodded, fully aware of their positions, and then looked at Fisher Tiger.
" Fisher Tiger, bring out the map."
Fisher Tiger silently pulled a piece of parchment from his pocket. The paper was rough, but the annotations on it were exceptionally detailed.
He laid it on the wooden table in the bar.
On the parchment, the outline of Mary Geoise at the top of the Red Line is clearly visible.
Slave prisons, Celestial Dragons mansions, core treasury, Holy Knights's headquarters, naval outposts,
Even a little-known underground passage was accurately marked with black charcoal.
Every line is imbued with his blood and tears, a memory of his time as a slave in the Holy Land.
"This is a slave prison, reinforced with Seastone, guarded by two hundred Celestial Dragons' personal guards, and three CP0 sentries."
Fisher Tiger pressed his finger heavily on the left side of the map, a flash of pain and anger in his red pupils.
"Back then... I was locked in the deepest cell."
" The Celestial Dragons' residences are concentrated in the central area."
The mansions of families Rothschild and Charloss each had their own independent treasury underground.
It was filled with the treasures they had plundered, Devil Fruit, and ancient documents.
Roy's fingertip traced the center of the map.
"This is our primary objective; we must disperse and act swiftly to achieve a swift victory."
" The Holy Knights are stationed in the innermost Celestial Dragons's palace; their members are all top-tier masters of Haki."
Their strength is close to that of Marine Admiral candidate; we absolutely must not provoke them.
Fisher Tiger's tone was serious.
"Furthermore, there is an extremely terrifying aura deep within the holy land..."
I sensed it from afar once, and even the Celestial Dragons held it in awe.
That area is off-limits; you can't even get half a step closer.
Roy's heart tightened; he knew Fisher Tiger was referring to where Imu was. He nodded immediately.
"Understood. Avoid the core palace the entire time; only move around the outer perimeter."
Then, Roy raised his hand and drew three routes on the map, his voice resolute.
"Now divide into groups and clearly define roles."
"One hour is allotted. Regardless of whether the objective is achieved, you must leave immediately. Latecomers will not be accepted."
"First group, Liberation Group:"
Fisher Tiger leads the team, assisted by Hawk Eyes, Dragon, and Karasu.
Fisher Tiger was responsible for breaching the slave prison and organizing the evacuation of the slaves;
Dragon and Hawk Eyes cleared away the guards who were blocking their way, ensuring the safety of the slaves;
The Karasu Soot-Soot Fruit to create a black mist for cover, while simultaneously cutting off communications to the Holy Land and establishing a rendezvous route.
Hawk Eyes nodded slightly, Black Blade Yoru lay across his lap, its icy sword intent contained within, ready to be drawn once the action began.
The black mist around the Karasu rippled slightly, and it nodded to indicate that it understood.
"Second Group, Looting Group:"
Me, Bullet, Tesoro.
Bullet violently breached the vault gates and cleared out the mansion's guards;
Tesoro was in charge of collecting the treasure, prioritizing Devil Fruit and Famous Sword;
I positioned myself in the center to provide support, using my Telekinesis to probe the defenses and avoid danger.
Bullet grinned maliciously, his aura White Tiger: Human-Beast Form subtly emanating from him, causing ripples to spread through the air around him. Clearly, he could no longer suppress his desire for battle.
Tesoro's eyes gleamed, his fingers unconsciously rubbing together, and the thought of the Celestial Dragons ' mountain of treasure sent crackling lightning through his body.
"Third group, the containment group:"
Golden Lion, Red Count.
Your mission is to create chaos in the central square of the Holy Land, and to hold back the main CP0 forces and naval reinforcements.
Don't let them split up to support the prison and the mansion; ensure the safety of the liberation and looting groups.
The Golden Lion thumped its chest and laughed.
"Don't worry! My Float-Float Fruit can lift the whole house in Mary Geoise, and not even a fly can get through!"
The Red Count elegantly raised his glass and said calmly, "Leave CP0 and the Marine Vice Admiral to me; they won't take up your time."
Finally, Kaido will take to the air alone and hide in the clouds above the Red Line, ready to provide support at any time.
Once we encounter an opponent of Admiral caliber, or the Holy Knights,
He will immediately swoop down to provide support and help us create an opening for evacuation.
Roy added.
Kaido is the ultimate trump card in this operation and the greatest guarantee against unforeseen crises.