I reached the top of Pirates

Chapter 266, Section 265: The Prelude to the Event!

At the bow entrance, on both sides of the river channel, are sculptures of a male and a female warrior, each hundreds of meters tall, holding guns and shields.

Wide streets line both sides of the river leading from the bow of the ship to the central lake.

There are straight rows of shops on both sides of the street, and most of them are already open for business.

People come and go.

The east and west sides of the river are lined with buildings of various styles, including houses, villas, churches, hospitals, hotels, and schools. The different architectural styles are perfectly blended together without appearing out of place.

The city is filled with waterways and streets.

Further to the left are the Chiropteran village and Clockwork Town.

Further ahead of them was a vast, cylindrical arena capable of holding tens of thousands of people.

【Red Stone Arena】

Killing and fighting are forbidden in this dreamlike city, but the Red Stone Arena is a place where fighting is permitted.

Sign a waiver of liability.
Life and death are predestined.

All conflicts can be resolved here.

This place also serves as the venue for gladiatorial tournaments, where winners receive a variety of high-quality rewards.

Right now, a spectacular martial arts competition is taking place here.

Sabo and Page One are fighting.

Not far away is a vast, newly renovated, and magnificent pyramid-shaped building topped with a golden crocodile sculpture; this is the largest casino in the area.

【Rain Banquet】

Crocodile's businesses.

On the right, further ahead, is the Yarqiman Mangrove [Dreamland Amusement Park]. Behind it is the Nine Serpents Town, with a huge, cold white snake head stone sculpture on top. Further behind is a water-based complex, the Fishman Special Zone, with various shell-themed buildings standing in rows. A wide river connects to the central lake.

On the central lake, there are many merchant ships and pirate ships. Behind the central lake is a trapezoidal stone pillar with a diameter of one kilometer and a height of one hundred meters. At the top of the stone pillar is a palace complex built of red rock.

[Administrative Department]

The top floor is also where Moses and his companions occasionally reside.

A stone pillar, 300 meters in diameter and 700 meters high, thicker at the bottom and narrower at the top, stands directly behind the palace.

At the very top is a huge red flag fluttering in the wind.

The flag features a beautiful design of stars in the night sky surrounding the central planet.

A lookout tower was also built on top of the stone pillar.

Below the stone pillar is a cluster of buildings; this is the execution department of the Eternal Ark, responsible for clearing out those who violate the rules in the city.

Asia and Ace are in charge of leading them.

"Is this the fantasy city, the Eternal Ark?"

Floating hundreds of meters above the ground, Bellemere and A-Jian were stunned, having never seen a city like this before.

Bellemere felt that the capital of the Kingdom of Oycot, which he had visited when he was young, was like the countryside compared to this place.

Sensing the entire interior of the island ship, including underground.

Various metal gears and springs are scattered throughout, neatly arranged to provide forward propulsion for this island ship.

The basement of the administrative office houses the command center that controls the gears of power, as well as the monitoring center that oversees the entire island.

In the city, public areas, both overt and covert, are monitored by Den Den Mushi (snail phones).

To provide a good security environment here.

Every few kilometers, there would be a branch of executioners.

Mercer gave the city a quick look around and found it quite pleasing overall. He looked at Bellemere and the others and smiled.

"Let's go, I'll take you to get settled first."

At that moment, Messer turned his head and saw Asia, dressed in a black women's suit, spreading her wings and flying over.

It landed beside Moses.

"I'm home."

Her pleasant voice carried a hint of joy.

Mercer nodded and looked at her. She had short, white hair that reached her neck, a graceful and curvaceous figure, and a dashing and heroic air about her.

But it has a sense of solemnity.

Seeing that Messer was looking her over, Asia turned around and smiled gracefully:

"Isn't it nice? The executioner's uniform is quite formal."

Mercer nodded. "Not bad."

Before long, the small island appeared above Clockwork Town, and Moses found a suitable spot near the center to settle his family.

Moses looked at them and said, "You can stay here like this for now. I'll go talk to the doctor here and have him renovate it for you another day."

Then Messer looked at Nojiko:
"Nami will be here soon. You stay here and keep Bellemere and the others company."

As he spoke, gray mist spread from Moses's hand, and a Devil Fruit appeared in his hand, in the form of an Ancient Zoan type, the Direjagated Boar.

He casually tossed this to Ah Jian, saying, "Here, take this."

Ah Jian quickly caught it and looked at Mercer with a blank expression, "What is this?"

Bellemere's pupils contracted, and she exclaimed in surprise, "A Devil Fruit?"

Mercer chuckled and nodded. "This fruit is not bad. Although this city is safe, accidents can always happen."

Looking at Ah Jian, he smiled and said, "To protect your family, you need to have power."

I didn't send any gifts when Little Ahri was born, so this is for you to eat. As the head of the family, you need to have the strength to protect your family.

Ah Jian's hands trembled slightly; Mercer had just given him such an expensive gift.

Nojiko grinned and put her arm around Ken's arm. "Since it's from Messer, just accept it. You need power to protect yourself."

Ah Jian looked at Moses with gratitude:

"Thank you, Moses."

After taking a big bite, his face suddenly turned pale. Noki laughed and said:
"Hurry up and finish eating."

A moment later, a muscular, monstrous-jawed boar-headed man appeared, his ferocity immediately apparent.

Bellemere looked at A-Jian with a strange expression. "A pig! It looks so fierce."

He looked at Moses and smiled, "Thank you."

Moses nodded. Just then, Dr. Clockwork, who had also run over to investigate after hearing the commotion, saw Moses and a smile played on his lips.
“You’re back, Mr. Moser.”

Moses looked at him and smiled, "Long time no see. These are my friends. I've settled them here with you. Please remember to take care of them."

The doctor smiled and nodded, "Your friend is my friend, don't worry."

Asya led Moses through the streets, explaining the layout of the place. Wind-up vehicles and sailboats could be seen from time to time on the wide streets and in the waterways.

Upon seeing Moses's gaze, Asia smiled and explained:

"This is an industry invented in Clockwork Town, which makes it convenient to travel in the city."

Before they knew it, the two had arrived at a hotel.

Haven't seen you for over a year.

Dry wood meets a raging fire, a long drought meets sweet rain.

After Asya was fed.

He pinched her cheek, which looked languid and exhausted, then dressed, closed the door, and left the hotel.

As they walked, a sense swept over them, and Mercer looked at the faint figure on the second floor of a hotel not far away.

A short while later, they entered the room.

Pepe, sitting on the bed, watched as Mercer's mouth puffed out:

"Did that guy climb into your bed in Sabaody?"

Mercer rolled his eyes at her and took off his clothes without saying a word.

Pepe looked at Moses with a dark expression:

"I'm asking you a question, what do you want?"

"Deliver grain to the government."

He approached her, and she was beneath him, looking at the little cutie whose eyes were glistening with tears.

They approached with a scorching heat.

2 hours!

Leaning against the headboard, looking at the octopus-like girl, his fingers touching her pretty face, Mercer smiled:

"Your Majesty, how would you rate the service this time?"

Pepe rolled her eyes at Messer, her face flushed, "Go away, I'm tired and want to sleep. I'll barely give you a 9 out of 10."

Mercer sighed. "Then why don't you just let go of that last point?"

"whispering sound!"

He lifted his hips slightly.

Pepe's body fell to the side.

Mercer slapped her perky buttocks and went to the bathroom to wash them.

Seeing that it was already noon, Moses turned a corner and soon arrived in Nine Serpents City.

Just in time for dinner.

Hancock looked at Moses with delight, rushed over and hugged him tightly, "My dear, you're back. I missed you so much."

After enjoying a hearty meal with Hancock, Moses held her as she slept soundly and took a nap.

I have some trouble sleeping.

He then got up and left.

The central lake is a private harbor connected by a meandering waterway.

It is a private garden surrounded by Adam trees that are one meter in diameter and over twenty meters tall.

Our own ships are docked here.

We entered the cabin.

Only Makino is here.

Upon seeing Moses, Makino's expression faltered slightly, first showing delight, then her face darkened as she said:
"The busy man is back."

Mercer sat at the bar and asked curiously:
"They probably don't like living on the top floor of the palace, are they all not here?"

Makino looked at Mercer with a dark expression. "You know perfectly well what you want to drink."

Mercer sighed helplessly; the girl was angry, but she still said, "It's my special drink."

Makino didn't say anything, but took a scalpel from under the bar, cut her finger, and handed it to him as blood seeped out.

Mercer shook his head, reached out and took her wrist, pulling her into his arms.

He gently stroked her lips with his thumb.

He lowered his head and savored the pure liquor.

Makino stared wide-eyed, her eyes gradually welling up with tears.

My heart started pounding uncontrollably.

Time passes slowly.

Sometime later, the two returned to her room.

Close the door and draw the curtains.

The spreading gray fog blocked perception.

With a joyful cry of pain.

Tiny, glistening tears slid down her cheeks.

A vibrant red.

A song with rhythm.

……

Four o'clock in the afternoon. Bathroom.

in the bathtub.

Two figures snuggled together.

He hugged Moses' neck, resting his chin on his shoulder.

"Are you going out again this time when you come back?"

"If you want to go out, you should go on our ships, we'll go together."

Makino said softly, "Yes. I want to drink your blood wine."

The wine ring devours.

Mercer ran his thumb across the corner of his lips, and a rich, scarlet blood wine flowed out. The next moment, a sucking sound rang out.

Without realizing it, he saw her drunk and slumped in his arms, her skin flushed, and carried her back to bed to rest.

……

Inside the newspaper office.

Robin's eyes flickered slightly. When he saw the person who had arrived, his eyes narrowed, and a hint of displeasure flashed in them.

They've been back for so long before coming to find me.

Reiju, standing to the side, watched as Mercer's lips curled into a playful smile. "Oh! Which busy person has come back from outside?"

Mercer's arrival drew the attention of everyone working at the newspaper office.

A tall figure whose aura momentarily became chaotic caught Mercer's attention.

She had long blonde hair, wore tinted glasses, and was dressed in a black, tight-fitting bodycon dress and high heels.

Black fishnet stockings tightly wrapped around her long, straight, and voluptuous legs.

At that moment, a barely perceptible hint of tension flashed in her light purple eyes.

She had a very pretty, radiant face, adorned with light pink lipstick.

Seeing that Mercer was looking her over, a flash of anger crossed his eyes, and he muttered something barely perceptible to himself.

Robin stood up and looked at Reiju, "I'm leaving things here to you."

She stood up and walked towards Moses, took his arm, and said with a smile:
"I have something to tell you."

Mercer was reluctantly taken away.

Reiju pouted. Just then, the blonde woman walked over and asked curiously:
"Reiju, is he that guy? I feel like President Robin and he have a rather unusual relationship."

Can you tell me?

The women at the newspaper are the most gossipy. Looking at this female "friend" with whom she had a fairly good relationship, who had only joined in the last two years, Reiju said with a grin:

"Kalifa, this is a secret. I won't just tell anyone."

time flies.

In a bedroom on the top floor, Moses leaned against the headboard, drinking a bottle of whiskey to stay hydrated.

Robin nestled in Mercer's arms and chuckled, "What do you think of that blonde beauty?"

Moses shook his head: "What, is this the second important thing you came to me about?"

Robin smiled slightly. "Quite a few people from the World Government have come here recently."

“They are also found in other industries.”

"Big news: Morgans has opened a branch office on our island ship."

"Even the famous Pleasure Quarter has moved into our island ship. I've met the Queen of Pleasure Quarter, Ms. Stussy. She's really beautiful."

"Ha! No matter how pretty you are, you're still prettier than me," Mercer said with a laugh.

Robin laughed, lightly touched Moses's chest with his index finger, and whispered:
"What do you think of Kalifa? You know, that blonde beauty from the newspaper."

Moses's lips curled up: "Her?"
She is indeed beautiful, but I saw her on Mary Geoise two years ago.

To be precise, it was Observation Haki that detected her presence.

Robin paused in her finger movements. "As expected, I wasn't wrong. She is indeed an agent of the World Government."

After mastering all six forms, one will experience a unique sense of coordination in exerting force compared to those who have learned the techniques independently.

"I found that I could easily perceive this profound application of power after consuming the Celestial-Man Fruit."

Mercer laughed and said, "You should have figured out what to do with her by now, but you actually kept her."

"Could it be that after spending so much time together, they couldn't bear to do it anymore?"

Robin's eyes deepened, and he gently shook his head: "Everyone is just putting on an act. I can still tell whether they're being sincere or not."

She genuinely despises us. She thinks she's hiding it well.

Moreover, Asia had followed her, and she had contact with Bruno, the owner of a bar, as well as Kaku and Luchi, Asia's subordinates in the Executioners unit.

We've also investigated most of the people in other industries.

I'm considering when to get rid of them.

He gently stroked her fair and smooth back.

Moses laughed and said, "It seems you're already prepared. In that case, I won't interfere; you can handle it yourself."

Robin smiled slightly and looked up at Moses. "Have you rested enough? If you have, let's continue. Make up for all the time you owe me."

Moses: "."

But who's afraid of whom?

……

evening.

On the deck of a ship.

The Moses and his companions are having a reunion dinner here.

The Bellemere family also came along.

Crocodile is also there.

Delicious food and wine, laughter and joy.

After the banquet.

Crocodile and Moses leaned against the deck railing.

"Where do you plan to hold the world's number one swordsman tournament that we talked about two years ago?"

Moses thought for a moment: "Let's go to the new world."

"where."

"Honeycomb Island".

Crocodile's gaze sharpened slightly as he looked at Moses with a puzzled expression:

"That's Silver Axe King Zhi's territory, a man who has been famous throughout the seas for a long time."

You want to borrow his venue. Do you think he'll let you use it?

Mercer said calmly, "Who said I was going to borrow it? Hive Island has always been located in the heart of the New World."

Its geographical location is extremely important.

Therefore, I plan to kill Wang Zhi.

Beehive Island was then transformed into a dedicated arena for large-scale battles.

How could the world's number one swordsman tournament only have a few participants?

"Of course, it would be more interesting if everyone aspiring to become the world's greatest swordsman participated."

Crocodile's lips twitched slightly:
"Are you going to make this big of a deal?"

"What, are you scared?" Mercer chuckled.

Crocodile grinned:
"How could that be? I'm not the same person I used to be. Since we're the organizers, have you decided what the prize for the champion will be to attract those people?"

Mercer laughed, “One Supreme Grade Sword, one Mythical Beast, ten Grade Swords, and one billion Berries.”

"Hiss!" Crocodile gasped softly, a smile gradually spreading across his face as he looked at Moses.

"Are you trying to attract the attention of the whole world?"

Moses smiled faintly:

"From now on, our activities will be mostly in the New World, so we definitely need to demonstrate our strength. I don't want our city to be constantly disturbed by a bunch of trash."

A glint of light flashed in Crocodile's eyes:
"Do you want to become the fourth emperor on the high seas of the new world?"

Red-Haired Shanks is currently at the height of his power, and is being jokingly referred to as the fourth Emperor of the Sea.

Moses shook his head: "We're not pirates, have you forgotten?"

Crocodile's lips twitched. That's right, being a pirate has no future.

Moreover, his original bounty was a disgraceful sum of less than one hundred million.

"Then let's set off for the new world."

……

The next morning.

A recent edition of the Global Times swept across the entire ocean.

The fantasy city of Eternal Ark will host the world's number one swordsman tournament on Beehive Island in the New World on April 25th, three months from now.

No identity restrictions.

Navy, pirates, revolutionaries, bounty hunters, free agents, and so on.

Anyone with the ambition to become the world's greatest swordsman is welcome to participate.

The entire ocean seemed to boil.

New world.

An island.

Uta, holding a copy of the Global Times, read the news aloud.

Shanks, standing to the side, smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with fierce fighting spirit.

"Is it coming, Mercer, Mihawk?"

Meanwhile, aboard the Moby Dick.

Vista, the captain of the Fifth Division, held a newspaper and looked intently at Whitebeard, who was sitting at the head of the table: "Father, I plan to go and have a look at this so-called World's Greatest Swordsman Tournament."

"Gulalalalala. Go if you want. I want to see how they get the Beehive Island site from Wang Zhi."

Portgas D. Mercer? A funny little devil.

Wano Country, Onigashima (Demon Island).

After seeing that Kaido had finished reading the newspaper, Jin looked at Kaido with a cold gaze: "Big Brother Kaido, I'm going to bring that brat back for you to deal with as you see fit."

Kaido looked at the Ark of Eternity with great interest, then suddenly burst into maniacal laughter:
"Oh ho ho ho ho. Jin, let's go together then. I want to go see that brat and that brat Yamato."

World of Cake Island.

Taking the newspaper from his eldest son, and thinking of the winged creatures he didn't have on the Ark of Eternity, a terrifying laugh erupted:

"Ma ma~ Ma ma".

"Have Katakuri take Cracker, Oven, Smoothie, Snamon, and Amand together to bring that Chiropteran back to me."

"It's Mom."

Navy Headquarters.

Sengoku looked at Kizaru in front of him and rubbed his forehead:

"Take Gion, Kakei, Momonga, Kashoyama, and Doll from G-14 to Beehive Island and see what that guy is up to."

Kizaru's lips twitched, exasperated and helpless: "Can't that brat just stay quiet for a few more days?"
I just got back.

All the powers on the ocean were drawn to the attention, and the eyes of the entire world were focused on Beehive Island.

Moses was currently sweating profusely in the forge.

He produced a series of large, sharp knives by hand.

(End of this chapter)