Holy Land — Mary GeoisePangaea CastleThe Room of Authority
A lavish Den Den Mushi was hurled violently to the floor by an aged hand.
After a faint wail—
The snail died.
Saint Warcury stood, chest heaving, struggling to suppress his fury.
"Based on the live broadcast, the battlefield recordings, and the Holy Knights Vice Commander's report—"
Saint Marcus Mars stroked his beard grimly.
"Conservatively speaking… Fitt Roldi, that monster of the old era, now fully possesses power comparable to Rocks D. Xebec."
Conservative.
They all knew that word was dangerous.
They had only seen what Roldyrevealed.
What if he had more?
Would that not place him above Rocks?
Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, hand resting on his sword, spoke in a low voice.
"That is only one concern. More troubling is that Roldi's ambition differs from Whitebeard's."
"Judging by his Conqueror's Haki… his ambition exceeds even Golden Lion Shiki's."
"In other words—his target is not the throne of the world… but something greater."
He did not finish.
He did not need to.
The five exchanged glances.
All saw the same fear in each other's eyes.
Saint Warcury spoke again.
"With his current strength, even if we personally intervened—combined with Marine Headquarters—we have no guarantee of killing him."
"At that level, killing such a being is extraordinarily difficult."
"If he escapes…"
No one needed the rest spelled out.
A prodigy.
A long lifespan.
An enemy driven by wrath.
He could assault affiliated kingdoms.
Intercept the Heavenly Tribute.
Even strike at the Holy Land itself.
Any of those possibilities—
Were unacceptable.
Especially if it displeased the one who sat upon the throne.
The discussion grew heated.
No perfect solution emerged.
Finally—
As the strongest among them, Saint Warcury declared:
"Effective immediately, our strategy toward Roldyand his crew shall be as follows:
Compromise without crossing core red lines.
Strategic concessions in non-essential matters.
Emphasis on pacification.
Accelerated recruitment of powerful individuals.
Regulatory flexibility where necessary.
Deep infiltration of Roldi's forces to identify weaknesses.
Strict prohibition: no World Government-affiliated force may engage Roldywithout authorization."
It was not ideal.
But it was acceptable.
Still—
They resolved to report the matter to the true sovereign.
The Chamber of Flowers
Before the trembling presence of the ruler of the world—
They explained everything.
There was silence.
A pause.
Then a simple answer:
"He is not a D."
"There is no need for excessive concern."
That was all.
Orders were dispatched across the seas.
Including to the Marines.
Reactions varied.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku raged—
Then sighed.
Strategically—
It was the optimal outcome.
Garp shrugged.
Borsalino and Sakazuki held thoughts of their own—
But after witnessing Roldi's strength firsthand, they buried them.
Zephyr remained calm.
Only one man reacted differently.
"Ara ara… even the World Government compromised?"
A tall, thin figure wearing a Marine Admiral's coat smiled faintly.
"Roldi… what an exciting man."
Marine Headquarters Admiral—
Kuzan.
The New WorldAboard the Moby Dick
"Gurararara! That Marine brat from back then has grown into something frightening."
Whitebeard reclined in the sun, sake bottle in hand.
His sons argued loudly:
"Who's stronger? Pops or Roldi?"
"Media exaggeration!"
Whitebeard chuckled.
Compare him to Roldi?
What nonsense.
He was the World's Strongest Man.
Obviously—
Roldywas a little stronger.
Wano Country
"Wororororo! Roldi?!"
Kaido staggered drunkenly to his feet, gripping his kanabo.
"That bastard's punches still ache!"
"Sabaody, huh? I'll go beat him down myself!"
King and Queen locked eyes.
For once—
They were united.
Each grabbed one of Kaido's legs.
"Boss… please don't."
Whole Cake Island
"Mamamamama!"
Charlotte Linlin licked frosting from her fingers.
"I knew that boy would shake the world!"
"If I'd had a child with him, it would've become the strongest warrior!"
"Wait… doesn't he owe me a favor?"
Her eyes gleamed.
A delightful idea began forming.
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