" Roy--! We're here--!"
A row of boats followed behind him.
Bartolomeo's ship, Cavendish's ship, Leo's ship, Hajrudin's New Giant Warrior Pirates...
Almost the entire main force of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet has arrived.
But what truly made Roy's pupils shrink was the ship following at the very back of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet.
Red sails, red keel, and the iconic dragon head at the bow.
The Red Voss.
Shanks stood at the bow of the ship, one hand on the railing and the other holding a flask, his expression calm.
Behind him stood Ben Beckman, Lucky Roux, Yasopp, and other core members of the Red Hair Pirates.
Everyone on the dock fell silent.
Kaido's expression became subtle, and he tightened his grip on the Hassaikai.
Ace frowned, staring at Shanks ' figure.
Loki tilted his head, a hint of doubt flashing in his golden vertical pupils.
Shanks and Roy faced each other across the entire dock.
Roy walked down from the entrance of the main hall.
He walked all the way to the dock, just as Shanks ' ship was coming ashore.
"What are you doing here too!"
Roy and Shanks faced each other, three steps apart.
"There's no reason to be absent from the final battle."
Shanks spoke first, his tone casual.
Roy gave him a deep look.
This man started from Foosha Village, rose to the position of one of the Four Emperors, and personally led Luffy down the path of pirates.
Every step he took was at a crucial juncture, and every choice he made influenced the course of the world.
Roy didn't ask any further questions.
"Welcome." He extended his hand.
Shanks smiled and shook hands with him.
"Let's go inside and talk."
That evening, the central hall was brightly lit.
The leaders of various factions gathered around a long stone table. A curtain on the wall was suddenly torn open, revealing a huge map of the Red Line's defenses, which occupied an entire wall.
Roy stood in front of the map, his finger pointing to the location of the Sabaody Archipelago.
"Breaking news. All of Kong's Army have been assembled in Mary Geoise."
The World Government seized the Sabaody Archipelago ahead of time, and nailed down all the entrances to the Holy Land.
That was their first line of defense.
Roy's finger moved down the map, traversing the Grand Line and the Four Blues.
"A temporary operational plan."
"First, the Revolutionary Army is responsible for containing all naval forces across the Four Blues and the first half of the Grand Line, preventing them from returning to defend Mary Geoise."
Sabo nodded, indicating that he had made a note of it.
"Secondly, all the pirate alliances should first take over the Sabaody Archipelago as a bridgehead for attacking the Holy Land."
Pushing upwards step by step, gradually eroding their defensive perimeter.
"Third, the ultimate goal— Mary Geoise."
Roy's voice wasn't loud, but it struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.
"Overthrow eight hundred years of dark rule, expose the conspiracy of the Nineteen Kings and the lies of the World Government to the world."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kaido was the first to slam his fist on the table, stand up, and laugh wildly to the sky:
"Good! It's long overdue to storm Mary Geoise! I'm going to rip up the dens of those damn nobles!"
"That's right! Beat Imu and all those bad guys to a pulp!"
Luffy up, raised his fist, and shouted, his eyes shining brightly.
Ace, Loki, and Sabo all nodded in agreement, their eyes practically brimming with fighting spirit.
The atmosphere in the hall was instantly ignited, and everyone's voices merged into one.
As soon as the operational meeting ended, the entire Hachinosu sprang into action.
Commands were passed down one after another, and the entire island operated like a sophisticated machine at full speed.
port,
Crates of Seastone shells were carried out of the armory, while bags of food, medicine, bandages, and gunpowder were transported to the ship via conveyor belt.
The soldiers lined up in neat rows and boarded the ship one by one on the ramps. The sounds of clashing armor, footsteps, and officers' commands mingled together, noisy yet orderly.
Tesoro personally oversaw the operation at the port, his abacus clicking away, knowing exactly how much supplies were being stocked, how many personnel were being deployed, and how supply routes were being arranged.
"Boss, all the warships are fully loaded with ammunition, the food reserves are enough for the entire army for three months, and the medicines are all in place."
When Tesoro found Roy, his forehead was covered in a fine sheen of sweat, and his glasses had slipped down to the tip of his nose without him even having time to push them up.
"All units are boarding the ships, and it is expected that they will all be assembled before dark."
"Um."
Roy stood on the high platform of the harbor, his gaze sweeping over the densely packed warships on the sea.
The black sails stretched out in a continuous line, like a moving steel forest. The Hachinosu emblem on the bow gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and the ship seemed to stretch as far as the eye could see.
This is the wealth he has accumulated over so many years.
"Pass down the order: all fleets must check their equipment and depart promptly tomorrow morning."
"Yes!"
Tesoro immediately responded and turned back into the busy crowd.
While Hachinosu was making intensive preparations for battle, the situation was quite different at the Marine Headquarters, located on the other side of the Grand Line.
The atmosphere in the Fleet Admiral's Office was heavy.
Akainu stood in front of the desk, magma gushing from his body, clearly furious.
The Den Den Mushi in front of him projected the orders from Mary Geoise, Shamrock's cold voice came from it, leaving no room for negotiation:
" Akainu Fleet Admiral, immediately abandon all strongholds in the Four Blues and the first half of the Grand Line, and transfer all elite troops to the Sabaody Archipelago for garrisoning."
This is the highest order from the World Government.
"Absurd!"
Akainu slammed his fist on the desk. Lava instantly spread, melting a corner off the hard desk. Hot lava dripped down the corner, burning small craters into the floor.
" The Four Blues are the foundation of the navy!"
The first half is the gateway to the Grand Line!
If they all give up, what will the navy eat and drink? How will they maintain order?!
In all his years in the navy, he had never heard such an absurd order.
Cutting off one's own foundation—isn't that madness?
" Akainu Fleet Admiral Akainu."
Shamrock's voice remained cold, even carrying a hint of warning.
"If Mary Geoise is gone, if the World Government is gone, then the Navy will have no reason to exist."
In short, it was like a bucket of ice water poured over Akainu's head.
Akainu clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white, and magma overflowed from between his fingers.
His chest heaved violently, and he trembled with rage.
But he couldn't refute it.
The words may be rough, but the principle is sound.
If Roy were to break through Mary Geoise, the World Government would collapse, and the Navy would be leaderless, only to fall apart even faster.
After a full half minute of silence, Akainu finally managed to squeeze out a few words through clenched teeth:
"... knew."
"I hope Akainu Fleet Admiral will prioritize the overall situation."
Shamrock left with his last words, and the Den Den Mushi slammed down.
The office fell completely silent.
Akainu stood there, radiating terrifying heat, distorting the surrounding air, his eyes filled with suppressed rage.
He spent his entire life fighting pirates and upholding order, only to be forced to abandon the defenses he had built up over the years.
shame.
This is an utter disgrace.
But he had no choice.
"Crane."
Akainu suddenly spoke, his voice terribly hoarse.
"Pass down the order: all branches and fortresses Four Blues shall retreat."
In the first half of the Grand Line, except for necessary outposts, everything was reduced to a standstill.
All Vice Admiral and all elite troops, assemble! Target: Sabaody Archipelago!
The crane stood to the side, sighed softly, and finally nodded.
"I'll arrange it right away."
She turned and walked out, her back view showing signs of exhaustion.
The era of the navy is about to change.
News of the large-scale naval mobilization quickly reached Hachinosu.
After listening to Stella's report, Roy stood on the high platform, gazing at the distant sea, a slight smile playing on his lips.
" Akainu is actually willing to give up the Four Blues."
He thought Akainu would fight to the bitter end, but unexpectedly, with pressure from the World Government, he compromised.
That's true. After all, there are the Nineteen Kings and Imu above them. No matter how tough Akainu is, he can't defy the highest orders of the World Government.
"Any news from Long?"
Roy turned to Stella and asked.
"A telegram just received."
Stella answered immediately.
Mr. Long said that the Revolutionary Army mobilized all its forces immediately upon receiving the news, and they would take over all the gaps in Four Blues and the first half of the territory.
Mr. Long will personally lead the main force of the Revolutionary Army to the Sabaody Archipelago to participate in the war.
"Very good."
Roy nodded.
That was the right move.
With the navy withdrawing, the Revolutionary Army will take over the Four Blues and the first half of the islands, and its strength will only grow stronger. It will be difficult for the World Government to take it back in the future.
With the help of the Revolutionary Army, the chances of victory in Sabaody are even greater.
"Pass down the order,"
Roy's gaze was fixed on the Red Line, his tone steady.
"We'll set off on time tomorrow morning."
Instruct all fleets to remain concealed en route and aim to reach the Sabaody Archipelago before the World Government can react.
"Yes!"
Stella immediately bowed and accepted the order, then quickly went to relay it.