Given Luffy's relationship with the other three Four Emperors, it wouldn't be unreasonable for them to give him a little territory. As a result, all the underlings Luffy recruited in Dressrosa gathered in this territory!
Having heard that the captain of the Grand Fleet might be besieged, they formed a group and came to Lodestar Island. Are they suspects?
They are definitely suspects. Their weakness fits the bill perfectly, and as Luffy's subordinates, they would have an easier time getting information that Luffy had obtained the One Piece. Given Luffy's simple-minded nature, he could easily extract a lot of information with just a simple phone call!
Could he be one of them? Even Luffy can make mistakes sometimes!
Luffy's crew is indeed a suspect. They are all pirates, and it's not impossible that they have other intentions. It's unrealistic to expect them to be absolutely loyal and devoted just because Luffy saved their lives. The world of pirates is more about cannibalism and ruthlessness; there aren't many kind-hearted pirates out there.
Then there are the remaining pirates. Apart from Kaidovic, who has been cleared of suspicion, all the other pirates who came here are suspects!
Because none of the pirate forces on the island, taken individually, could reliably defeat the Straw Hat Pirates.
Luffy is one of the Four Emperors Four Emperors, having defeated Kaido. Kuzan was originally Marine Admiral, and he is definitely no weaker than Marine Admiral now!
In addition, there's Zoro, the three-sword style swordsman who defeated Hawkeye; Jinbe, the former Shichibukai; Sanji, the Black Leg swordsman enhanced by Germa technology; and Nami, the newly risen and incredibly powerful Weather Child!
Even disregarding others, with this main force, which faction would dare to challenge them alone? Let alone be able to secure a victory?
So there's only one way left: gather a group of people to besiege the strong one, using numbers to wear down their stamina and Haki. Only in this way can we take advantage of the chaos and have a chance to obtain the One Piece!
Although he knew that most of the pirates who came here were after the One Piece, Vic wasn't too worried about Luffy and his crew's safety, because he was basically the only one with the treasure in the One Piece!
Luffy and his crew mostly know written information. If these people want it, Vic wouldn't mind letting them know the past and origins of the Celestial Dragons and the World Government. Who knows, maybe some pirates will turn their guns on the World Government?
After all, in the face of racial righteousness, the One Piece is at most just a treasure. Compared to the invaders who have enslaved the entire planet for thousands of years, the treasure is nothing at all!
Of course, some pirates will use that one-sided account to cover up their greed for the One Piece and their indifference to the invaders' actions, since those things didn't happen to them anyway!
There are such people everywhere. For money and enjoyment, they don't care if they become dogs for invaders and harm their own kind. Such people are traitors, and their presence is ubiquitous!
Some people, regardless of race or nationality, stand on the side of justice, while others, equally regardless of race or nationality, are willing to kneel before money and desire!
However, these people are no match for us. If they dare to go against their conscience and disregard racial justice, Vic will be the first to not let them off the hook!
Even if all forces except the Revolutionary Army and the Cross Guild stood against Luffy and his crew, they still wouldn't amount to anything, because their top-tier combat power had already fallen behind!
The strongest are probably legendary pirates like Kaido and Big Mom; right now, they're at most Four Emperors level.
The strongest of the Supernovas from Luffy's era, Kid and Law, are at most on par with Kaido and his crew. As for the newer powerhouses who have emerged in recent years, they haven't even fully matured yet!
Luffy, Ace, Dragon were already on another level of strength; they didn't need to go to great lengths to kill the Five Elders, who possessed immortal bodies!
Even the Five Elders, who possess immortality, are like this, so how can other pirates fight them? At this level, simply overwhelming them with numbers is no longer effective!
Besides, there's Nami, the Child of Weather, who's about to master the Laws, protecting them from behind. No matter how many come without an immortal body, they won't stand a chance!
Of course, Luffy has more than just these enemies. If these pirates were to actually Luffy and his crew, the Five Elders and the Holy Knights probably wouldn't stand idly by!
Kuzan, Zoro, and Sanji alone can't withstand so many immortal beings. However, Vic has a trump card up his sleeve: his Thunder God Pirates. With Rebecca and the others around, these strong individuals won't be at a disadvantage!
Of course, there's also the Navy. If they still don't dare to resist after learning about the Celestial Dragons ' identities and past, then their belief in justice will completely collapse!
As long as their sense of justice remains, they will definitely stand up and counterattack the World Government. When it comes to justice, no one can compare with the Navy!
Therefore, obtaining the One Piece through a siege is not an easy task, as there are quite a few strong individuals on Luffy's side!
This includes those who weren't present at the scene, such as the Red Hair Pirates, the Fish-Man Race, and the Giant Race —all of whom are top-tier powerhouses!
Shanks and Beckman of the Red-Haired Pirates, Loki of the Giant Kingdom—although the Fish-Men don't have such top-tier powerhouses, Shirahoshi, the Sea King, along with countless giant Sea Kings, could be considered a top-tier powerhouse!
Aside from Shanks, who isn't entirely certain, the other two sides will definitely stand firmly on Luffy's side!
Although they weren't physically present, with Vic, who's about to master the Law of Space, there's no doubt he could summon them with a wave of his hand. So even in the worst-case scenario, the powerful figures on Luffy's side remain fearless!
Vic didn't include himself and Garp in his calculations; he had already locked onto Imu as his opponent, along with that mysterious black-robed God Realm expert—both were his final choices to deal with Imu!
As for Luffy? If he can truly break through to the God Realm in the final battle, Vic is willing to give him the main offensive position; perhaps that is fate's arrangement!
At this moment, not far behind the Five Elders, another burst of black flames rose up. When the flames completely dissipated, the figures inside and the pentagram array on the ground were revealed!
If Luffy and his crew were here, they would definitely recognize who he is. That's right, it's Saint Shepherd Sommers, a member of the Holy Knights who once descended upon Elbaf!
He was critically injured and on the verge of death, but he did not truly die. He was eventually rescued by Imu, who was possessing Gunko. Now, the Five Elders are anxiously seeking help and have finally summoned a member of the Holy Knights, although there is only one member at present!
The Five Elders originally thought that with their immortality and the combined strength of themselves and the Holy Knights, they were not afraid of any force!
They had already chosen this grave in the central valley of Lodestar Island for the Sun God Nika, determined to bury the Straw Hat Pirates here. They even summoned the Navy in case of any accidents, so it was absolutely foolproof!
Unexpectedly, so many powerful figures have gathered here. It seems that the Five Elders and all the members of the Holy Knights are not enough to completely deal with the siege of all the forces in this place!
In corners unseen by them, these shadowy Nezumi seem to have grown into dragons, posing a tremendous threat to their World Government's absolute rule!