Meanwhile, at the G-1 Branch.
Sengoku stood in the command room, staring at the electronic screen in front of him.
On the screen, the red dot representing the Roy Pirates suddenly began to flash.
He frowned, about to speak, when the communications officer suddenly shouted, " Fleet Admiral! News! Tesoro of the Roy Pirates just made a phone call to Hachinosu!"
Sengoku's heart skipped a beat.
He strode up to the communications soldier. "What did you say?!"
The communications soldier shook his head. "I don't know. They're using an encrypted channel; it can't be cracked."
Sengoku's face darkened.
Just then, Garp walked in from outside, holding a senbei in his hand. "What's wrong? You look terrible?"
Sengoku stared at the screen and slowly said, "There's been some movement from Roy's side."
Garp was taken aback for a moment, then grinned. "Oh? Finally, you're going to move?"
Sengoku turned to look at him. " Garp, where do you think they'll go?"
Garp chewed on a senbei cracker and mumbled, "Duh. Of course we're going to find Pure Gold. We've probably found that fish."
Sengoku was silent for a few seconds, then picked up the Den Den Mushi.
"Pass down the order: all warships, prepare to depart. Three Admirals, assemble immediately in the command center."
Akainu's deep voice came from the other end of the phone. "Understood."
Sengoku put down the Den Den Mushi and looked out the window at the gradually darkening sky.
Early the next morning.
At the port of Hachinosu, the Ark Maxim rest quietly on the dock.
The golden hull gleamed in the morning light, and the sails billowed gently in the sea breeze.
The harbor was packed with people.
The gene warriors stood in neat rows, each one tall and sturdy with sharp eyes.
Having undergone Bloodline Transplantation and Bullet's grueling training, these men were far beyond the capabilities of ordinary soldiers.
Further away, countless ordinary soldiers and island residents also arrived.
They stood at a distance, gazing at the harbor with complex expressions.
There was excitement, worry, and anticipation.
Roy stood at the bow of the Ark Maxim, with the core members of this expedition behind him.
Bullet, Hawk Eyes, Red Count, Crocodile, Bear, Kyros, Savi, Moria, Enel, Yamato, Pea, Charon, Lucci, Kaku, Blueno, Jabra, and the newly added Lafitte, Van Augur, and Jesus Burgess.
Almost all of the core members came out.
Kaido, along with King, Queen, Jack, and other core members of the Beasts Pirates, stood on the other side.
He carried the Hassaikai on his shoulder, a carefree smile on his face.
Opposite them, Stella, Scarlet, Ginny, Vera, Kalifa, and the other women stood together, their expressions complex.
Stella bit her lip, wanting to say something, but then remained silent.
Roy walked up to them and looked at the female members.
"Why are you crying? It's not like you're not coming back."
Stella's eyes were red, and she struggled to hold back her tears. "I... I didn't cry."
Scarlet stood beside her, holding Rebecca.
The little girl was only a little over a year old and didn't understand anything. She blinked her big eyes at Roy and giggled.
Roy teased her a bit, then looked at the other women.
" Hachinosu is now in your hands."
Ginny puffed out her chest, several ghostly figures floating around her. "Don't worry! I'm very strong! Anyone who tries to fight me will be defeated!"
Vera nodded calmly. "I won't let anyone set foot on Hachinosu."
Kalifa adjusted her glasses. "Everything is proceeding according to plan. The island's defense system is fully activated, and all bloodline soldiers are on standby."
Roy nodded in satisfaction.
His gaze finally settled on Stella.
Remember my words.
His voice was soft, but very earnest.
"If a powerful enemy attacks, do not defend to the death. Prioritize your own safety."
Even if it means abandoning Hachinosu, nothing can go wrong.
Stella froze for a moment, then finally couldn't hold back her tears and they fell.
"What nonsense are you spouting! Hachinosu is your life's work! How could you abandon it!"
Roy smiled and reached out to wipe away her tears.
"Effort can be rebuilt. But once a person is gone, they're truly gone."
He turned and strode toward the Ark Maxim.
Behind him, the women stared at his retreating figure, motionless for a long time.
On the Ark Maxim, Roy stood at the bow and took the wooden box out of his pocket.
Open.
A dazzling golden light instantly illuminated the entire deck.
The light was warm and dazzling, as if it contained endless vitality.
Everyone stared wide-eyed at the fist-sized " Pure Gold."
Bullet swallowed hard. "This is Pure Gold?"
Roy nodded, closed the wooden box, and put it into his storage bag. He patted the storage bag hard, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"Whether we can evacuate safely depends on whether this thing can fool them."
Kaido walked over and looked at him. " Roy, are you sure this thing can fool Whitebeard and the others?"
Roy glanced at him. "What? Are you worried?"
Kaido grinned:
"What are you worried about!"
"I'm just curious. What kind of expressions will those old guys have when they find out they've been robbing a fake?"
Roy laughed too, "That would be very interesting."
He turned around and looked at the scattered boats on the distant sea.
The fleet surrounding Hachinosu remained anchored there. Flags of Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Golden Lion fluttered in the sea breeze.
They just stared and waited, like a pack of hungry wolves, waiting for their prey to make a mistake.
Roy's lips curled into a cold smile.
Want to see?
Then you can watch to your heart's content.
He took a deep breath and said in a low voice:
"Set off."
The Ark Maxim slowly rose into the air, its golden hull piercing the clouds as it sped towards the sea where Fisher Tiger was located.
On the ship, the Roy Pirates ' flag fluttered prominently in the sea breeze.
Behind us, the outline of Hachinosu grew smaller and smaller until it finally disappeared into the sea of clouds.
Ahead, an unprecedented storm awaits.
Almost simultaneously, all the spies monitoring Hachinosu went mad.
"Quick! Report this immediately! The Roy Pirates have set out!"
" The Ark Maxim! It's heading northwest!"
"Notify Captain Marco! Quickly!"
Countless Den Den Mushi rang simultaneously, and countless messages flew in all directions like snowflakes.
Whitebeard Pirates
Marco, who was dozing off against the ship's railing, suddenly became fully awake.
"What?! They've deployed?!"
He jumped up and immediately dialed the number of the Whitebeard.
" Pops! Roy's out there!"
Onboard the Moby Dick, in the waters off Sphinx Island.
The Whitebeard, who was holding a wine bowl, looked up upon hearing this, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"Gurgle... it finally moved."
He put down his wine bowl, stood up, and picked up the naginata leaning against the side.
"Pass down the order: everyone move out."
" Marco is sticking with that kid Roy, reporting his location constantly."
Marco nodded, spread his wings, and soared into the sky.
The Moby Dick turned around, followed closely by more than a dozen affiliated pirate crews, and sailed out of the waters off Sphinx Island.
Queen Mama Chanter.
Katakuri stood at the bow of the ship, and the voice of a scout came through the Den Den Mushi.
"The entire Roy Pirates is on the move! Ark Maxim has headed northwest!"
He put down the Den Den Mushi, paused for two seconds, and then turned and walked towards the cabin.
" Smoothie, contact Mom."
Smoothie nodded and picked up the Den Den Mushi.
Soon, BIG MOM's heavy breathing came from the other end of the phone.
"Mama mama... Pure Gold... has appeared?"
Katakuri said in a deep voice, "Yes. The Roy Pirates have been dispatched."
There was a second of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by BIG MOM's maniacal laughter.
"Mama mama mama!!! Let's go now! Pure Gold is mine! Immortality is mine!"
The Queen Mama Chanter set sail, followed by a large fleet of dozens of pirate ships.