Chapter 400: The Zodiac
"The True... History?"
"Hey hey, what does that mean?"
"So strange, all Transponder Snails actually have the function of Visual Transponder Snails?"
On the sea, almost everyone was paying attention to this battle in Marineford at this time.
This was normal. After all, even people who originally didn't care about the pirate "Straw Hat" would definitely be full of interest in this battle after hearing that the Revolutionary Army and two Four Emperors were actually participating in it.
This was a battle destined to change the situation of the sea.
And exactly because of this, the changes on the Transponder Snails right now, as well as the words spoken by Dragon, were heard by almost everyone.
And the vast majority of them were naturally puzzled by this—"The True History", what does that mean?
But some people with slightly more insight had all realized a possibility at this time.
"Could it be, he means... that legendary 'Void Century'?"
"He mentioned The Zodiac and Star Lord just now... meaning, the Revolutionary Army and The Zodiac are allies? They discovered the truth of the Void Century together?"
Some people discussed in low voices.
And exactly amidst such discussions.
Under the live broadcast content projected by the Transponder Snails, they began to see images one after another.
And just as Dragon said, that was strikingly exactly what The Zodiac provided to them... "The True History".
First, it was the history learned from Rocks about the birth and destruction of the First World, which is the era when the "People of the Moon" still existed in the world, about the origin of the Pillar of Creation, and the "initial liberation" guided by the first Nika.
Subsequently, it was the history learned from Elbaf about the Second World, which is the ancient era when the "Abyss" was born and the Great Kingdom was established, and the original Clan of Gods was completely exterminated.
Then subsequently, it was the history learned from the Abyss about the destruction of the Second World, which is the resistance jointly conducted by Joy Boy and Davy Jones.
Afterwards, it was the sea level rising time and time again across the entire world, and civilizations perishing one after another under the power of the Abyss.
Finally, it was today's world—on the suspended Empty Throne, a figure stood behind the World Government.
That history, once covered up by the world and unknown to anyone, was displayed in an incredibly clear manner in front of the world.
That overly massive amount of information made almost everyone fall silent instantly.
Some ordinary people who hadn't studied much historical knowledge naturally couldn't completely understand the content displayed on those images.
But even if they couldn't completely understand, their instincts were telling them—those images flashing by rapidly in a short amount of time, displayed like a year-end grand giveaway, were very important.
And some historians, or at least people possessing some historical knowledge, were even almost trembling all over at this moment.
"This... this is..."
"To think it really..."
"God of the Abyss? The ruler of the world? Does such a guy really exist?"
"The initial twenty Kings, were the first betrayers?"
They looked entranced at the images projected on the Transponder Snails—those were perhaps books and records, perhaps murals, or verbal explanations.
And they had all realized it.
That was the true, greatest secret of this world.
It was also the greatest culprit... why this world would become as ugly, unequal, and unfree as it is today!
"The truth of this history will be continuously replayed and repeated over the coming period of time. Everyone can learn it and record it down."
Dragon's voice continued to ring out.
"I have no intention of exchanging it for anything, I only hope—the people of this world can all know the 'truth'."
"Then... I implore everyone."
"After knowing the truth of the world, after uncovering the fog of history, to then think and make a choice."
"Are you satisfied with this world today?"
"Are you willing to continue living on a sea like this, waiting for the sea to rise, waiting for the destruction of your hometown, and ultimately becoming the servants of the Abyss."
"Or perhaps... you are willing to make another choice."
He didn't say what the other choice was.
But everyone could instinctively realize it.
[Revolution]
That was Dragon's title, the thing pursued by the army he established.
That was the transformation of the world, the cohesion of people's hearts, the ignited spark.
And now...
"Ignite this world—this is the best of times, and also the worst of times."
When Dragon's words reached this point.
"Those who have a heart of resistance... please follow!"
Almost everyone had realized his true purpose in appearing in Marineford and participating in this war.
He wasn't merely a father wanting to save his son.
He was also a... revolutionary, who desired to use this battle to inform the world of the true history and truly ignite the spark across the entire world!
"Follow—the guidance of the stars."
And as Dragon's words reached here.
VMMM!
On the entire battlefield of Marineford, an anomaly occurred once again.
From within the fierce wind and rainstorm stirred up by the "God of Wind and Rain - Zaza".
The starlight of the stars began to manifest.
Above that originally deadlocked battlefield.
Amidst the shining starlight, a giant starlight ship massive to a degree far exceeding Marineford by an unknown number of times descended from above the clouds in the sky.
VMMM!
Pillars of light fell from the sky, landing on the ground of Marineford below.
They turned into figures one after another.
Those were "Giants" wearing armor and holding weapons.
Those were "Fish-Men" and "Merfolk" holding harpoons.
Those were valiant and heroic "Warriors" holding longbows.
Under the command of The Zodiac—"Giant Race", "Fish-Man Race", "Amazon Lily".
And behind that massive military force, there were also big shots whose names were known to every household on the sea.
Half-man half-dragon, holding a giant hammer, "Loki".
Massive in stature, looking somewhat nervous but trying hard to appear calm, "Shirahoshi".
With an arrogant expression and beautiful face, "Boa Hancock".
Holding twin axes and wearing sunglasses, "Gaban".
Holding a long sword with a casual expression, "Rayleigh".
Carrying a black sword on his back with a cold, hard expression, "Hawk-Eyes" Mihawk, and...
"Luffy!" *N
The "Straw Hat Crew", with bandages still wrapped around their bodies and excited expressions!
And besides them, there were also powerhouses wearing sea beast head masks.
Issho, Kuma, Alan, Colley, Robin... those were strikingly exactly the "Constellations" of The Zodiac.
Of course, at the very end.
Every single person present instinctively looked above their heads.
That was below the Aster, the twelve largest pillars of light.
And the figures slowly manifesting and descending along with those twelve pillars of light.
[Rooster] [Dragon] [Rat] [Pig] [Dog] [Sheep] [Tiger] [Monkey] [Snake] [Horse] [Rabbit] [Ox].
Those were strikingly exactly...
"It's... it's the Aster!"
"It's The Zodiac!"