Egghead, Future Island, Technology Island, Egg Island...
It goes by many names, yet it's an island unknown to the world. Although there are people living on the island, the comfort brought by advanced technology means they never leave, living in peace and tranquility here.
People have inertia, or rather, they always seek comfort.
Why venture to sea...
Besides the few who genuinely seek adventure, not wanting to stay on an island where they see their entire future at once, most people venture to sea because of poverty, because they can't bear the poverty anymore.
After all, with no food to eat, is staying on the island waiting to die really an option?
Even before Roger died, many were already venturing to sea, whether as Pirates or merchants, all in search of a way to live.
And after Roger's death, even more people used the Grand Treasure as an excuse to venture to sea. While they would still be considered Pirates for breaking the law, the desire it stirred up wasn't easily quenched.
Since everyone was doing it, they naturally did too.
Thus, a few, through trials at sea, awakened their will, mastered Haki, and ventured across the seas with a bold attitude until they reached the New World to find their haven.
And among these few, a large portion were annihilated by the Four Emperors.
Another portion withstood the pressure of the Four Emperors and established their territories outside their sphere of influence.
The New World is vast, and it's not uncommon for the unknown to rise to power. While the Sea Emperors are strong, they are not invincible. Who would want to risk getting hurt and then become a target for the Navy and enemies by challenging someone only a bit weaker than them?
Big Mom was quite troubled before she died; ever since the era of great voyages began, the enemies they had to face increased tenfold compared to before.
Ships were lost frequently, or some blind fool would damage their property, both requiring money to fix.
Not everyone is like Sage, who invested all the plundered money to develop industries and had the business acumen to make them successful.
Even as strong as Kaido was, he was just confining laborers in Wano Country, almost exploiting labor for free.
And more Pirates, once established in territories, would stop moving because ultimately all their efforts were to avoid poverty and live a good life.
What?
Getting stronger?
What's the use of getting stronger when it doesn't bring food or drink? No matter how strong, they'd still be pursued by the Navy, so just being good enough is fine.
Those living in Egghead wouldn't even have the trouble of venturing to sea. With near-fantastical high technology, they could be described as having their clothes delivered and meals prepared here.
However, such an almost miraculous island is now in dire straits. Since yesterday, evacuation ships have been taking people away, and a large number of battleships have surrounded the island, and they are Navy battleships, with each having a Navy Vice Admiral leading the team.
The third-generation upgraded Peacekeepers released lasers from their palms, destroying the 'Sea Beast Weapons' guarding around the island, allowing the Navy on the battleships to land.
However, some problems arose.
Orders received from an unknown source caused the Peacekeepers to collectively rebel and fight the Navy.
Boom!
A bespectacled, rugged-faced Navy Vice Admiral dodged a laser from a Peacekeeper, transformed mid-jump into a canine Human-Beast Form, and shattered the Peacekeeper's neck with one Haki-infused claw.
"Damn Vegapunk!"
The Hound Vice Admiral growled, "Did he actually swap out the chip orders? Now these Peacekeepers are attacking us!"
As a Navy Vice Admiral, they knew some of the intel. The Authority Chip that controls Peacekeepers had different levels; the lowest was the holder of the Authority Chip, next was Vice Admiral Sentomaru, the protector of Vegapunk, then Vegapunk himself, with the highest level being the Five Elders.
The command to destroy Sea Beast Weapons came from the Authority Chip holder, but if the chip could be modified, only Vegapunk himself could do it.
After all, the broadcast they heard did not have Sentomaru's voice; it sounded like a female voice.
"No problem, just hold them off."
An old lady wearing a Navy cloak sat on the back of a Peacekeeper and laughed, "Admiral Kizaru is already up there, we will ultimately win."
Bluegrass, Navy Vice Admiral, Ability User of the Ride-Ride Fruit, could ride and control anything, even if orders were given, they were still useless against her ability.
Their numbers far exceeded those of the Peacekeepers; breaking through by force was possible but would result in casualties, so holding them off would reduce casualties significantly.
Of course, in the end, they would certainly win.
Because this island is now completely surrounded; no one will escape.
"Everyone, fall back!"
On the other side of the island, Navy Vice Admiral Doll evacuated the Navy around her, then swiftly dodged a Peacekeeper's laser while raising her fist, the cigarette between her lips half-consumed in one deep draw.
"Sound Soul Burst!"
She swooped downwards, punching in the air towards the Peacekeeper, instantly striking dozens of times. The Peacekeeper's body erupted in rapid-fire explosions, spewing smoke as it fell to the ground.
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