Chapter 124: The Paramount War is the Decisive Battle (4) — The Announcement
At that very moment, across every corner of the world.
Yumesaki's words sent a shockwave through everyone watching the live broadcast.
The Celestial Dragons were the world's nobles, descendants of the world's creators; it was only natural for them to occupy the highest positions.
However, Yumesaki was now posing a question.
On what basis should pirates who rob and kill be looked down upon, while the Celestial Dragons—who also commit every imaginable crime—are held in such high regard?
Just because they are Celestial Dragons?
Just because things have been that way since ancient times?
If it has always been that way, does that necessarily mean it is right?
Some felt emotional, some felt fear, and some were simply confused. There were even those who subconsciously shouted out loud, knowing full well Yumesaki couldn't hear them: "Is this not right?"
Of course, Yumesaki couldn't give them an answer, as he couldn't hear the questions from those groups of people at all.
However, the learned individuals hiding in the crowds, or the members of the Revolutionary Army who saw a glimmer of hope, immediately shouted at the top of their lungs:
"Of course it's not right!"
"That man is right, the world shouldn't be like this."
"The ancestors of the Celestial Dragons might have served the world, but that doesn't mean the current Celestial Dragons do."
"The Celestial Dragons are cruel and inhumane; they must pay the price."
"Don't stay unconscious anymore, wake up!"
"Open your eyes and look at this wounded world, look at this world that devours humans. This isn't how it should be; it should be better."
In the midst of the crowds, some began to think, while others covered their ears, unwilling to listen.
All sorts of human behaviors were on display in this situation.
Inside the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, within the Five Elders' meeting room.
"Outrageous, absolutely outrageous."
Saint Saturn, hearing Yumesaki's words, radiated an aura of fury that was almost impossible to hide. His entire body had reached the peak of anger.
In fact, it wasn't just him. All the members of the Five Elders, including Saint Shepherd Ju Peter and Saint Marcus Mars, wore expressions of immense rage.
They couldn't even control their own auras anymore.
Yumesaki's words seemed ordinary, but they were actually calling into question the very status of the Celestial Dragons.
If it has always been that way, does that necessarily mean it is right?
If people listened and began to investigate or doubt, the absolute and unchallenged status of the Celestial Dragons would receive an unprecedented blow, and the seas would fall into total chaos.
This was something they absolutely could not allow.
"Where are the God's Knights? Order them to Marineford immediately. Ensure this man is annihilated," Saint Topman Warcury said, his killing intent overflowing.
Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro added, "Cut the live broadcast immediately. Such inflammatory statements must not be allowed to spread further."
"Use any means necessary to bury this man permanently in Marineford."
However, just as they were discussing ways to destroy Yumesaki, they realized he had already left Marineford.
Yumesaki was seen pushing open an air door with a light motion.
As he stepped through that air door, he moved from Marineford to Egghead Island.
He found Vegapunk.
Nico Robin held the Den Den Mushi and included Vegapunk in the visual recording.
"This is Vegapunk." Yumesaki pointed toward Vegapunk and spoke to the camera: "Those who know him know that Vegapunk is the smartest man in the world, as well as its greatest scientist."
"He was previously held by the World Government, but we rescued him not long ago."
"Many people think Vegapunk is just a scientist."
"But they don't know that besides researching science, Vegapunk has also been researching a forbidden subject."
"The Void Century."
"Long ago, Ohara was wiped out by the World Government because of this, but the flames of hope were not extinguished by that act."
"Dr. Vegapunk continued this struggle and researched those hundred years of history in secret."
"Then, he reached a shocking conclusion."
"Dr. Vegapunk, could you tell us, what was that conclusion?"
Nico Robin immediately pointed the Visual Den Den Mushi toward Vegapunk.
Vegapunk nodded and said: "Of course, it's no problem. After researching the Void Century, I reached a startling answer."
"The world will be destroyed."
"Perhaps in the next few years, the sea levels of this planet will rise, and many islands will sink to the bottom of the ocean."
"Only the Red Line will survive this disaster."
"However, the World Government has known this information since eight hundred years ago."
"But they blocked this information so that no one would know."
"Anyone who dares to research the void history will be ruthlessly eliminated by them."
"They want to keep this world tightly within their grasp."
In the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, inside the meeting room.
The Five Elders fell into a complete silence.
They had assumed Vegapunk had been taken by the Revolutionary Army; who would have thought it was a group of unknown strangers.
What they expected even less was that Vegapunk, who seemed so devoted to scientific research, had been secretly investigating the Void Century.
He had even dug up this top-secret information and announced it to the entire world.
With this, there was no telling just how chaotic the world would become.
Without a doubt, the world would soon be in an uncontrollable state.
The legitimacy of the World Government would face an unprecedented impact.
This matter was no longer something they, the Five Elders, could handle alone.
"It seems we must report this matter to Lord Imu," Saint Saturn said slowly after a long silence.
"Agreed."
"I also agree."
"It is time to inform Lord Imu."
The members of the Five Elders rose one by one, left the meeting room, and walked toward the deepest part of Pangea Castle.
At the same time, at the Navy Headquarters, Marineford.
The news of Yumesaki interviewing Vegapunk was also being broadcast here.
The pirates and Marine soldiers who were fighting stopped simultaneously.
It was unbelievable—we are fighting here, but you're telling us the world is going to end.
The World Government had known this for a long time but hid the information.
Many people began to look toward the three Admirals, and some looked toward the Fleet Admiral of the Navy, Sengoku.
Sengoku himself felt confused. The world was going to be destroyed? He didn't know about that. The Five Elders hadn't told him.
"Jihahahaha..."
The wild laughter of Golden Lion Shiki echoed across the area, "Sengoku, Garp, it seems that in the eyes of the World Government, you two are also just pawns to be discarded at any time. This is truly hilarious."
Garp's face was grim. He looked at the laughing Golden Lion and couldn't say a single word.
If anyone else had said those words, he would have called it slander.
But those words came from Vegapunk's mouth.
He didn't dare to fully deny it. What if it were true?
At this moment, everyone simultaneously looked at Yumesaki on the screen.
After finishing the interview with Vegapunk, Yumesaki said with a smile: "I am telling you all this so that everyone can unite to overcome this crisis."
"I also want to tell you that neither the World Government nor the Celestial Dragons are the creators of the world."
"Rather, they are the world's largest tumor."
"If we want to continue living in this world, this tumor must be removed."
"Therefore..."
Yumesaki pushed open another air door, moving from Egghead Island to Wano Country.
One by one, figures appeared on the screen.
Among them were widely known individuals, such as the Governor-General of the Beast Pirates, Kaido; the leader of the Big Mom Pirates, Charlotte Linlin; the former Admiral, Black Arm Zephyr; the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Dragon...
There were also unknown individuals, such as Heracles, Medea, Medusa, Cu Chulainn, the Heroic Spirit EMIYA, King Hassan, Nero, Senju Hashirama, Senju Tobirama, Tsunade, Orochimaru, Yakushi Kabuto, Shimotsuki Ryuma, and Issho...
As this group of people stood together, everyone felt one thing.
This group of people was absurdly strong!!!
When Garp saw this scene, his eyes instinctively widened.
"Oi, oi, oi, you've got to be joking."
"Zephyr, Dragon, Kaido, Linlin... those people have actually gathered as one."
Sengoku was also deeply shocked.
A former Navy Admiral, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and two of the Four Emperors...
These people, who shouldn't be able to get along, were all standing together.
What was actually happening?
Could this truly be the unification of all the people in the world?
Akainu: ...
Kizaru: ...
Aokiji: ...
At this moment, they felt the world had become far too nonsensical.
How could this group of people stand together so openly?
At the same time, the Red Hair Pirates, who were heading toward Marineford.
Benn Beckman: "Captain, three of the Four Emperors are standing beside that guy, getting ready to save the world. Only you... hahaha, looks like you've been left out, Captain."
Red-Haired Shanks: "Ah, this... well, this..."
I've been left out?
Who am I, where am I, and why was I excluded?
At this moment, Red-Haired Shanks wanted to say a lot of curse words, but he didn't know how to protest.
This was too absurd. Who could tell me where this mysterious person actually came from?
He stared intensely at Yumesaki on the screen.
Yumesaki stood in front of this group and spoke to the audience worldwide: "Therefore, I have decided to completely destroy the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, uproot the World Government, wipe out the Celestial Dragons, and save this world."
"Is everyone ready?"
Black Arm Zephyr laughed loudly, "I can't wait any longer."
Kaido and Charlotte Linlin also laughed insolently.
"Let's begin, let's begin."
"It's time to knock those high-and-mighty Celestial Dragons off their divine thrones."
"This world has never needed the Celestial Dragons."
Yumesaki, seeing this, nodded in satisfaction, then smiled as he pushed open an air door.
Behind the door was the magnificent Holy Land of Mary Geoise.
"Since everyone is impatient, let us begin."
"Our journey to save the world!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he stepped forward through the air door and set foot in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.
His gaze pierced through layers of obstacles and saw the person sitting atop the Empty Throne.
"Imu, right? I'm coming!!!"
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