One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 199 The Fifth Emperor's Throne, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit [6K]

"Three conditions."

Xia Nuo weighed the Den Den Mushi in her hand and said leisurely, "You're really generous. Tell me about it?"

"First, as you have heard before, all military operations by the Navy Headquarters in Dressrosa will be cancelled. If you wish to take it over as your territory, the Navy and the World Government will tacitly agree and promise not to interfere."

This means...

Give Dressrosa to yourself?

Xia Nuo gave a half-smile, "Continue."

"Secondly, you now possess the strength and influence to dominate a region in the New World. The World Government is willing to actively promote you in public opinion, elevating you to the so-called 'Emperor of the Sea' throne."

"So that means the Five Emperors?"

"You can say that."

Satan said in a low voice, "The current four emperors are all figures standing at the pinnacle of the world. I think even if I don't emphasize it, you should know the weight of these titles."

"Continue," Xia Nuo said noncommittally.

"The third and final condition, Xia Nuo, you are a great swordsman renowned for your pure physical skills and swordsmanship, right?"

Satan paused slightly, and before Shano could respond, he continued:

"It just so happens that the Holy Land possesses one of the twelve Supreme Grade Swords, named 'Blooming Spring,' which is currently unclaimed. If you are interested, I would be willing to bestow this incomparably precious weapon upon you."

"Finished?"

After hearing these three conditions, Xia Nuo couldn't help but burst into laughter:
"Interesting, very interesting! It's quite remarkable that you old fogies have come to this extent!"

His laughter turned cold, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. "However...aren't you still mistaken about some things?"

"Dres Rosa has always been under my protection. What difference does it make to me whether the navy withdraws or not? Don't forget, you were the ones who lost this time! If you want to take this territory back, send more people over, but you'd better think carefully about how much that will cost!"

"As for that bullshit title of Fifth Emperor..."

Xia Nuo scoffed, "It sounds awful, I don't like it!"

The Four Emperors are the Four Emperors, and the Five Emperors are the Five Emperors.

Adding a number doesn't seem to make much difference, but it inexplicably gives people the feeling of... a small fry who might be knocked unconscious with a single blow.

"Besides, I earned my reputation step by step on my own. Why would I need you old fogies to bestow a title upon me?"

"Finally, that knife you mentioned..."

He glanced behind him:
"The Supreme Grade Swords are indeed precious, but I find my Masamune very easy to use, so I have no plans to change swords for the time being."

I imagine Kuina didn't have it either.

Wado Ichimonji is a sword passed down through generations from the late Kousaburo, carrying great significance. Zoro will not discard or replace it, and neither will Kuina.

Satan, on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, was silent for a moment, then his voice grew even more somber:

"Then what do you want?"

"It's very simple."

Xia Nuo raised his index finger:
"First of all, regarding Dressrosa, I want more than just your navy to cease operations; I also want you to make everything that has happened over the past four years public!"

"The crimes committed by Doflamingo, the suffering of the people of Dressrosa, the horrors of Toy Country... and the apology that your World Government owes!"

"I want all these things to be clearly and plainly written in the newspapers, so that people all over the world can know the truth!"

Xia Nuo grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth:
"Did you hear that? None of you Five Elders have the surname Don Quixote, do you? If you're going to cover up and protect that flamingo just because it's a descendant of your Celestial Dragons, then there's nothing more to talk about between us!"

In the original timeline, six years later.

It was Fujitora who stepped forward and, in full view of everyone, knelt down apologetically on behalf of the Marine Headquarters and the World Government to the people of Dressrosa.

At the same time, the truth of this place was broadcast live to the world, causing a sensation throughout the entire ocean. It also made the World Government and Akainu, who had been promoted to Fleet Admiral, feel utterly humiliated and were furious.

Six years ago, there wasn't a guy named "Yixiao" among the generals.

it's OK.

Since that's the case, I'll just have to be Fujitora myself!
"..."

There was no response from the Den Den Mushi for a long time, seemingly because the Five Elders had hung up the receiver again and were discussing something. After a while, Satan finally spoke slowly:
"can."

"The World Government will reveal the truth about the Dressrosa incident, but only about Doflamingo's crimes. It will not mention his background or any details related to the Holy Land."

"That's enough. I didn't expect you to expose your family's dirty laundry."

Shano raised his second finger:
"Secondly, I want you to return all the heavenly gold that Dressrosa sent to this country over the past four years to them as initial capital for their revitalization. Of course, you should also send me the same amount."

"You want money too?"

The Den Den Mushi raised an eyebrow. "That's quite surprising... Shano, judging from your past actions, we thought you were the kind of self-proclaimed chivalrous person who disdained money and treasure..."

"nonsense!"

Xia Nuo sneered, "I'm going to expand my territory in the New World! Isn't that what you all want? With more people and more territory, how can we manage without money!"

The past is the past.

There were very few people on the ship of the Fallen Ones, so the expenses were not too high, and they had never worried about money.

Like those hundreds of millions of Berries I exchanged with treasure in Water 7, I still haven't used them all.

But the future...

Once you've set up your business, you absolutely can't do anything without money.

"I understand."

Satan took a deep breath. "There's one last thing. Let's finish it all at once."

"breath!"

Xia Nuo grinned, "I want something that allows me to become familiar with and grasp the aura of you five old men. In simpler terms, I want each of you five old men to give me a cherished personal item."

This kind of request is completely unheard of and unprecedented.

"I...did I hear that right?"

Even Satan couldn't help but sound surprised, "You, what do you want this for?"

"Wasn't the reason stated from the beginning?"

Xia Nuo glanced at the Den Den Mushi. "You five, like those guys from the Knights of God, can all use the power of demons to teleport down, right? You're trying to show goodwill now, but what if you fall out in the future? You should at least be prepared, shouldn't you?"

"Remember your presence now, so that if you dare to trespass into my territory in the future, I can react immediately."

……

Mary Geoise, Between Powers.

The five elders looked at each other and fell silent.

"baffling……"

The Five Elders in kimonos narrowed their eyes and snorted:
"That self-righteous brat, what makes him think that someone of our status would personally descend to the mortal world? That reason is rather perfunctory. In my opinion, there might be some other schemes hidden behind it."

"What scheme could there be to worry about?"

The blond Five Elders scoffed, "Are you worried that he might eat something like the Target Fruit and start throwing things into the Holy Land every now and then? That poses no threat to us."

An immortal body is a power unimaginable to mortals, so why fear the schemes of petty villains?
"Promise him."

The Five Elders with Long Beards calmly replied, "Of the three requests, this one is actually the easiest to fulfill, isn't it?"

Satan nodded and spoke coldly into the Den Den Mushi:

"Alright, the Holy Land will grant all three of your requests."

"The truth about Dressrosa will be revealed, the Heavenly Gold will be returned in full, and you will receive an equal share. As for what you want..."

"Ten days. Within ten days, we will send someone to Dressrosa, and you can pick it up then."

"Then it's a deal!"

Xia Nuo hung up the phone immediately.

As he watched the Den Den Mushi slowly close its eyes, the smile on his face faded, and his eyes fell into deep thought.

The Five Elders' attitude is very strange.

He was certain that the original Holy Land's goal was exactly the same as the Navy Headquarters': to completely wipe him and his crew off the sea.

But now, the strategy has suddenly taken a 180-degree turn, leaving even the Navy Headquarters completely baffled.

Even if they were concerned about his current strength and didn't want to further increase the losses in this war, they shouldn't have compromised to this extent.

The more I think about it, the stranger it seems.

Since it seems strange and illogical, the answer becomes obvious...

"Imm?"

Xia Nuo raised his eyes and looked deeply in the direction of Mary Geoise.

The Admirals are the henchmen of the Five Elders, and the Five Elders are nothing more than dogs kept by Im. Only the master of the Void Throne could make the Five Elders' attitude change so drastically.

No one can figure out what Im is thinking.

On the surface, however, Shano could sense that the current World Government seemed quite willing to put him in the spotlight, to clash with the other four Emperors, and even to rewrite the landscape of this new world.

He stood aside, looking down from above, silently observing and waiting.

What are we waiting for?

Is it only the World Government that is waiting, or is Im also waiting?
The lack of intelligence made Xia Nuo feel like there was a thin film between them, making it difficult for her to understand and too lazy to think about it further.

In any case, his plan had already been set. The Fallen Ones would establish themselves and expand in the New World, which would inevitably lead to conflicts with the other four Emperors.

It would be best if the World Government didn't interfere, but if they do, then we'll all beat them up together!

He trusts his fists more than the brain-teasing guesswork!
Bringing her thoughts back, Xia Nuo looked into the distance and said, "Hey, Grandpa Garp, and that yellow monkey, you can come back now!"

--call out!

As the golden light drew closer, Kizaru landed on the ice first, his face grim as he looked at Xia Nuo: "Did the Holy Land and you reach some kind of agreement?"

"This isn't something a lackey like you should know." Xia Nuo casually tossed the Den Den Mushi over and glanced at him. "Is it any of your business to pry into the conversations between our masters?"

"you!"

Kizaru's anger flared at first, then, as if realizing something, he asked with surprise and uncertainty, "You... have you been invited to become a Celestial Dragon?"

"Very smart."

Xia Nuo laughed, "I'm still considering it, but you can be a little more respectful now. If you had called me Saint Xia Nuo in advance, you might have been able to save your remaining arm."

"..."

Kizaru stared at him, hesitated for a moment, but still remained silent.

You shouldn't believe everything the other person says, but there's no smoke without fire.

Sakazuki had previously mentioned to him that the vice-commander of the Divine Knights had a private conversation with Shano, and now the Five Elders had personally come to dismiss everyone else for a private discussion.

Consider also the Holy Land's ambiguous attitude towards the Fallen Ones, and the terrifying talent that Shano has displayed...

Kizaru couldn't help but wonder if this kid was actually a runaway from the Holy Land, similar to the rumored backstory of Shanks...

In short, it's best to maintain a certain level of respect first.

Boom!
Karp landed just then, picked his nose, and, completely unconcerned about what had been discussed on the phone, burst into laughter:

"We've finished talking, so, Xia Nuo, can I take the marines back now?"

"Please go ahead, sir."

Xia Nuo shrugged indifferently, "I don't have time to spar this time. I hope you can give me a chance to have some fun next time we meet."

"Hahaha, I both hope that day will come and I really don't want that day to come!"

Garp flicked a booger from his nose, spread his legs, crossed his arms, and laughed: "Well then, goodbye, kid!"

Pfft!
No sooner had he finished speaking than the old man paid the price for this posture. The ice floe beneath his feet cracked open, and he fell directly into the sea.

……

The vast ice field was shattered beyond recognition.

Walking is cumbersome, requiring constant attention to the cracks in the ice beneath one's feet, but for warships, it conveniently restores their freedom of movement.

Some of the lower-ranking marines who were previously stunned by Conqueror's Haki are still unconscious, while others have already woken up.

They looked at their superior officers, who were covered in dust and helping each other back onto the deck, and exchanged bewildered glances.

what's the situation?
He had just been in a deep sleep for a while...

The Navy Headquarters has already been defeated?

"if not?"

Kuina sheathed her sword, shook her head at Momousagi opposite her, and said, "Aren't you a little too engrossed? Didn't you even notice that your subordinates and superiors were all losing miserably?"

“Not at all!”

Momousagi slapped her forehead in annoyance, "I was having so much fun fighting you that I didn't even notice when Garp arrived."

She has a verbal tic, and she habitually uses this term to address familiar and close old Marines like Garp, Sengoku, and Tsuru.

"In short, you and I are the only ones on the entire battlefield who ended in a draw."

Kuina stared at her and said coldly, "This is a disgrace to me. I will be stronger next time and come back to fight again."

"Shouldn't I be the one saying that? Is failing to defeat a general candidate really a disgrace?"

Momousagi glared at her unhappily, then sheathed her Golden Pira and waved her hand, "Let's go, let's go. Honestly, I can't get along with an ungrateful brat like you!"

Kuina stood still.

She watched silently as the tall figure in the cloak of justice boarded the warship and gradually disappeared into the distance before turning her gaze to the other directions.

We won!

A large fleet led by a Marine Admiral, an Admiral in lieu, a Shichibukai, and several veteran Vice Admirals from the Marine Headquarters.

Despite their formidable lineup and proactive attack, they were still forced to retreat in a dignified manner!
Great victory!
After this battle, not only the captain, but the entire Fallen Ones will become the most dazzling existence in the new world!

And I suppose that in the eyes of the world, I will become someone whose reputation is on par with Katakuri, Jin, Marco, and the like.
She glanced down at the Wado Ichimonji in her hand; the blade still bore the fine scratches left from her clash with Momousagi, but its sharpness remained formidable.

Kuina smiled slightly.

"Boss! Boss!"

Jack walked over with his hands behind his head, feigning indifference, and said:
"How about that? Not bad, right? Those two veteran lieutenant generals from headquarters got their teeth shattered and can't even stand up anymore!"

"Yes, I saw it. Well done."

Kuina nodded slightly, a rare smile appearing on her lips. "However, don't get too arrogant. The deeper you go into the New World, the more dangerous it becomes. Sooner or later, you'll encounter even stronger opponents."

"Hehe, don't worry, Boss!" Jack grinned and patted his chest. "With Boss Shano around, we'll only get stronger!"

On the other side, a bear slowly walked over, its massive body casting a huge shadow in the moonlight.

"The crisis in Dressrosa is over, Lady Guina."

He spoke gently, “King Riku just came to me personally, wanting to invite us into the city to hold a grand victory celebration banquet.”

"Celebration party?"

Kuina frowned slightly. "Although the Navy has withdrawn, the World Government may not let this go. Shouldn't we..."

"no need to worry."

Xiong pushed up his glasses. "The Five Elders have personally promised that they will no longer interfere in Dressrosa, nor will they be our enemies."

"Five old stars?"

Kuina was somewhat surprised. "I thought the captain was only doing this because of old man Garp... Why? Is it because the captain talked to them about something?"

"Who knows?"

Xiong shook his head and smiled. "However, I'm afraid only Lord Xia Nuo can make those high and mighty guys bow down and compromise."

Just then, a cheer came from afar.

Everyone turned to look and saw Shano being surrounded by the people of Dressrosa, with King Riku personally stepping forward and bowing deeply in gratitude.

"Lord Shano!"

Violet stood beside her father, a smile spreading across her face. "Thank you for your hard work. Without you, Dressrosa would probably already be..."

"Alright, let's skip the formalities."

Xia Nuo rubbed his stomach and burst into laughter, "Since we're going to have a victory celebration, let's not dawdle! Let's have some good wine and meat! We've traveled for so long and fought all day, we're starving!"

"Hahaha, excellent!" King Riku laughed heartily. "Guards, prepare a feast immediately! Tonight, we will celebrate as a nation!"

……

As night fell, the capital of Dressrosa was brightly lit, and the square in front of the palace was bustling with people, a sea of ​​celebration engulfing the entire island.

To properly entertain the departing guests who had traveled from afar, King Riku ordered a victory banquet of unprecedented scale.

In addition to the soldiers and civilian warriors who participated in the defense of the city, many more ordinary citizens who had never been on the battlefield also flocked to the scene.

Women led children and old people leaned on canes; they came purely out of curiosity, wanting to see for themselves the true face of their benefactor, Xia Nuo.

Even the Dongtata tribe from Greenbit in the north mobilized in full force.

These little people, though small in stature, had very loud voices, and were currently surrounding Cyrus, chattering and asking about the details of the battle.

"Mr. Cyrus! Was that golden-haired admiral really knocked into the sea by Lord Shano with a single punch?"

"I heard Princess Mansherry is also participating in the battle. Is that true? Won't she be knocked to tears by a single punch?"

"And another thing, they say that the god who can control lightning can't hurt Mr. Xiong at all? That's incredible!"

"What bullshit gods... You guys really believe in everything."

Cyrus, his head throbbing from the noise, chuckled wryly, took a swig of wine, and was about to make an excuse to slip away when he suddenly noticed the crowd parting to both sides like a tide—

As Xia Nuo walked through the crowd with a wine glass in hand, cheers and toasts erupted wherever he went.

"Lord Shanuo! Please try my family's special ham!"

"And this is our Dongtata tribe's treasured mead, aged for centuries. Please accept it as well!"

Despite the overly enthusiastic crowd, Xia Nuo maintained a gentle smile and toasted everyone without hesitation, seemingly unable to get drunk.

This is a true hero, a real man.

For the sake of complete strangers, they were willing to travel thousands of miles to confront a naval fleet personally led by a naval admiral...

How many people in the world can do that?
Cyrus was filled with emotion.

Even though he was too far away and knew the other person couldn't see him, Cyrus still raised his wine cup, smiled, and offered a toast from afar.

The night grew deeper.

Laughter still echoed in the night sky over the entire island, lingering for a long time.

……

Before we knew it, we had drunk several rounds of wine, and it was already late at night.

With her face flushed, Xia Nuo made an excuse that she couldn't hold her liquor and left the banquet. Alone, she went to the most secluded giant rock.

Ah Yin was already waiting here. When she saw him arrive, her eyes lit up. She rushed over and placed the two things she was carrying in her mouth in front of Xia Nuo. Then she raised her head and waited expectantly for him to stroke her.

One is Enel's "divine body," and the other is Kizaru's arm.

In situations where it's inconvenient to touch a corpse, Xia Nuo would give Ah Yin a look, signaling her to do it instead, and Ah Yin was already used to it.

This is how the Krieg Pirates assigned their tasks when they invaded the East Blue.

"Well done, Agin."

Xia Nuo smiled and stretched out his hands to vigorously rub A Yin's head. The latter closed its eyes and made a comfortable purring sound from its throat before finally lying down contentedly after a long while.

(End of this chapter)