"Damn it! Damn it!"
"What's the World Government up to?"
"Collecting Devil Fruits is one thing, but secretly hunting their users?"
Doflamingo was livid, slamming a newspaper onto the table.
Fear glinted in his eyes.
The headline was explosive:
"World Government Secretly Capturing Devil Fruit Users, Survivors Speak Out."
The news ignited the seas.
Three months had passed since the World Government and Navy launched the Devil Fruit recovery plan.
Most Devil Fruits at sea had been seized by the Navy, with only a few remaining in the hands of major powers.
Even those under the Navy and World Government's scrutiny were struggling.
Now, with news breaking that the World Government was secretly capturing Devil Fruit users, Doflamingo, himself a user, couldn't help but panic.
As a former Celestial Dragon, he knew better than most the terrifying power hidden in Holy Land Mary Geoise.
That knowledge fueled his fear.
"What are you doing?"
His bloodshot eyes glared from behind his sunglasses.
Doflamingo couldn't fathom the purpose of the World Government's actions.
This was tantamount to turning every Devil Fruit user against them.
"Interesting." He sneered.
"Has the World Government grown tired of existing?"
"Planning to destroy itself?"
The Four Emperors, the Revolutionary Army, and some World Government member nations saw the news and instantly understood why Devil Fruit users had been vanishing.
The truth was out.
Just two days prior, CP0 had failed a mission targeting Fujitora Issho, a Gravity-Gravity Fruit user.
The World Government had stumbled upon him, unaware of his strength.
Facing three CP0 agents, he broke through their encirclement, gravely injuring one, and escaped.
He then exposed the World Government's secret campaign to the press, tearing away their veneer of righteousness.
"This is trouble." Sengoku muttered at Navy Headquarters, rubbing his temples as he read the News Coo's report.
The World Government's plans were now public.
Some within the Navy were growing restless, with Devil Fruit users fearing they'd vanish during missions.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, we have a problem." Akainu said, storming in.
"Navy officers and soldiers are gathered in the plaza, demanding answers."
"They want to know why the World Government is collecting Devil Fruits and capturing users."
Akainu was stationed at Headquarters during this period.
"Let's go face them." Sengoku said, knowing evasion wasn't an option.
The world was watching this brewing Navy unrest.
A misstep could render the Navy a hollow shell.
Even now, Sengoku doubted the existence of a god, having never seen this figure despite months passing.
Tap, tap, tap…
Sengoku's brisk footsteps echoed as he reached the plaza.
Facing the dense crowd, he struggled to find words to explain.
Admit a god's existence?
Would they believe him?
Even the Navy's top brass were skeptical.
As Sengoku faltered, the crowd erupted.
"Look! The Five Elders are making a public appearance!"
"It's a global broadcast!"
Someone had spotted it on a Den Den Mushi.
Sengoku exchanged glances with his officers and activated a broadcast Den Den Mushi.
The screen showed the Five Elders seated in a row, their presence commanding.
"We now formally address the World Government's collection of Devil Fruits and capture of their users." Saint Jaygarcia Saturn declared.
"By divine oracle: All Devil Fruit users worldwide must report to Holy Land Mary Geoise within one month."
"Surrender your Devil Fruit powers."
"Mary Geoise guarantees your safety."
"Those who fail to comply within one month will face divine punishment!"
His grave announcement sent shockwaves across the world.
As expected, the Five Elders' statement ignited chaos.
"Divine oracle? Divine punishment?"
"Have the Celestial Dragons lost their minds?"
"They really think they're gods ruling the world?"
Some scoffed, others trembled in fear.
"It's over. Everything's in chaos." Sengoku said, closing his eyes.
The Five Elders' statement rendered his words meaningless.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku." a soldier asked hesitantly, "is this god real?"
"It's real." Aokiji answered before Sengoku could, having just returned from abroad.
"I've seen His Majesty."
"There are plenty of Devil Fruit users in the Navy, including us three Admirals."
"If you don't believe me, come with me to the Holy Land."
His voice was unwavering.
Kizaru and Akainu, about to speak, exchanged a glance and held back.
Sengoku considered this.
It was a way to break the stalemate.
If all Navy Devil Fruit users went to Mary Geoise, any treachery would struggle to overwhelm them.
But if a god truly existed, and resistance was futile, surrendering their powers was inevitable.
"Let's go to Holy Land Mary Geoise together." Sengoku declared, stepping forward to lead.
With his resolve, the Navy's wavering morale stabilized slightly.
Surely they wouldn't all be eliminated, not with so many?
Beyond the Navy, the Four Emperors and Seven Warlords stirred.
Unlike the Navy, they wouldn't blindly head to Mary Geoise.
Through Den Den Mushi, they agreed to gather and address this crisis.
The sole dissenter was Red-Haired Shanks.
As a member of the Figarland family—a Celestial Dragon—he stood apart.
"Captain, what do we do?" Ben Beckman asked Shanks.
Their crew had no Devil Fruit users.
Should they join this chaos?
The Red Hair Pirates were torn.
"So it's finally come to this." Shanks murmured.
He pulled a special Den Den Mushi from his coat.
Bru-bru-bru-bru…
"Shanks…"
Shamrock's voice came through.
Shanks had refused to return to the Holy Land after being found, so Shamrock gave him this Den Den Mushi.
"The god the Five Elders mentioned in the broadcast." Shanks said, cutting to the point.
"Is it real?"
"It's real." Shamrock replied.
"His Majesty descended over three months ago."
"I've witnessed his invincible power."
"Shanks, come back."
"Your strength could be a vital asset to the family."
"The world's order has changed." Shamrock said.
"Devil Fruit powers will become history."
"A new cultivation system will descend upon the world."
Shamrock's words made Shanks' pupils contract sharply.
He hadn't expected a god to truly appear.
"Let's go!" Shanks declared, no longer hesitating.
He trusted Shamrock wouldn't deceive him.
"Where to?" The Red Hair Pirates asked, turning to their captain.
"Holy Land Mary Geoise." Shanks replied firmly.
"We're going to meet this god."
Under the Five Elders' proclamation, the world erupted into turmoil.
"Time for me to act." Kaiser said, stretching lazily.
He rose from before the Devil Fruit Tree.
"Imu, guard the Devil Fruit Tree." He instructed.
"If anything goes wrong, you know the consequences better than I."
Imu bowed lower, replying, "Understood, Your Majesty."
"No one will touch the Devil Fruit Tree unless they step over my corpse."
Over the past three months, Imu had received Kaiser's guidance.
Her Devil Fruit power had been reclaimed, and Kaiser tested two methods: Ki and Cosmo.
He found this world's beings were exceptionally compatible with Cosmo, their physiques honed to extremes.
The existence of the three types of Haki had refined their five senses to their limits, allowing quick mastery of Cosmo's cultivation.
In three months, Imu had reached the Sixth Sense, her awakened abilities no weaker than her former Devil Fruit powers.
With Imu tasked, Kaiser stepped out of the Domain of the Gods for the first time in over three months.
The Five Elders and God's Knights awaited him, having also been taught Cosmo cultivation, their Devil Fruit powers stripped.
"Let's go." Kaiser said, leading the way.
The group followed respectfully.
This was a global broadcast.
When Kaiser appeared on screen, his divine appearance captivated the world.
Almost instantly, every being knew—he was a god.
His very presence radiated divinity.
The Navy's Devil Fruit users had arrived at Mary Geoise, waiting.
"Is that the legendary god?"
Seeing Kaiser, they felt an urge to avert their eyes, as if his existence illuminated their souls, compelling them to bow.
"We can't even look at him?"
The Navy's strongest sweated profusely.
Hum!
Golden light shimmered in the sky.
Kaiser raised his right hand.
Every Devil Fruit user felt their powers slipping away.
"What's happening?"
They looked around, shocked, as Devil Fruits materialized above their heads—fruits they recognized, ones they'd consumed.
"A miracle… a true miracle…"
Countless voices murmured in awe.
The world's inhabitants were equally stunned.
"A god… he's real…"
It was the only thought in their minds.
As the Devil Fruit powers were extracted, the fruits soared toward the heart of Mary Geoise.
No one knew their destination.
"Our Devil Fruit powers… they're really gone…"
Admirals Kizaru, Akainu, and Aokiji opened their eyes, filled with shock.
"So there really is a god." Sengoku said, gazing at the radiant figure in the sky.
Unable to discern Kaiser's face, he found he could meet his gaze.
"The world has changed…" Tsuru said beside him, her voice trembling with awe.
"Oh?" Kaiser chuckled.
"Trying to unite, are they?"
He stepped forward, vanishing from Mary Geoise's skies, along with the broadcast Den Den Mushi.
When he reappeared, he stood above Onigashima, Kaido's stronghold in the New World.
"That's Onigashima?"
"He went from Mary Geoise to Onigashima in less than a second?"
The world gasped, witnessing him cross the New World's vast distance in a single step.
Such power.
Golden light pierced Onigashima's dark skies.
"He's here." Kaido said, spotting the golden figure above.
He'd watched the broadcast, awed by Kaiser's power, but refused to yield without a fight.
Brandishing his spiked club, Kaido strode toward Kaiser.
"You've got some guts." Kaiser remarked.
"You haven't disgraced that Devil Fruit."
He studied Kaido, noting his immense life energy, likely due to his unique race.
Kaido's vitality was the strongest Kaiser had encountered in this world, reflected in his unparalleled physique.
"Even without your Devil Fruit, you'd still be among this world's top warriors." Kaiser said with a smile.
Dragons always received some favor.
"A god, huh?" Kaido growled.
"Let me see your power."
"At least let me lose convinced."
He hefted his club, their sizes wildly disproportionate.
Yet everyone watching knew Kaido was at a severe disadvantage.
"You're not worthy of my direct action." Kaiser replied.
"I've spoken this much only out of respect for that fruit."
With a faint smile, his divine might descended like a prison, enveloping Onigashima.
Every being on the island fainted instantly.
Kaiser controlled his power precisely, sparing their lives.
Bang!
The moment Kaiser's divine might descended, Kaido dropped to his knees, collapsing unconscious after three seconds.
He lasted a mere two seconds longer than Aokiji.
"He lost just like that?"
Witnessing Kaido's fall, the world grasped the vast chasm in power.
Felled by a single aura.
This was Kaido, a wielder of Conqueror's Haki.
Devil Fruits began materializing above Onigashima, swiftly extracted by Kaiser.
"The gap is too wide…" Whitebeard sighed, watching the scene.
Kaido's current strength, though not quite at Whitebeard's peak, was close.
Yet Kaiser had downed him with a glance.
Such a disparity was insurmountable.
Angering this god meant certain death.
Whitebeard understood—Kaiser's purpose in this world was the Devil Fruits.
Though their secrets remained unclear, cooperation ensured survival.
"Cooperate fully." Whitebeard told his crew.
"Don't resist."
"I don't want to see your corpses."
"Yes, Pops…"
His crew, no fools, understood his meaning.
On Cake Island, silence fell.
Even Big Mom, unusually lucid, spoke.
"Surrender." She said.
"We can't win."
Katakuri voiced what no one wanted to hear, yet none objected.
Kaiser's figure flickered across the world.
Wherever he went, Devil Fruits rose.
In a single day, he claimed every Devil Fruit in existence.
"That should be all of them." Kaiser said, preparing to check for any oversights.
In Mary Geoise, the Devil Fruit Tree's branches were laden with fruit.
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