One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 338 A Turbulent World

Akainu is dead!

After ten days and ten nights of fierce fighting, the battle of the marshals finally came to an end, and news of Akainu's death spread quickly.

As top naval forces of the same era, the two are extremely evenly matched, and either could win or lose.

But when that moment came, it was still incredibly poignant.

"The navy is finished!"

Many forces have made their own judgments.

The Navy was already in a difficult situation, suffering repeated defeats at the hands of the Hoenn. Now, with the loss of the tough-minded Fleet Admiral Akainu, it's like pirates losing their captain and flag. How could they not feel lost?

An army that has lost its faith is vulnerable!
Even if the navy doesn't withdraw from the stage in the short term, it will become a third-rate army, unable to compete with Hoenn.

There is also the world government.

Without the navy as a trump card, the World Government's deterrent power will be greatly reduced, and its days of ruling the world with the Holy Land are over.

All parties are waiting with anticipation.

Next, the war between the World Government and Hoenn will enter its final showdown, until one side is destroyed.

From their perspective, they naturally hope that both sides fight to the death; one side dominating is not a good thing.

But no one can predict the final outcome. The World Government has ruled the world for 800 years and has a very deep foundation. It may still have a backup plan.

"Let's go back."

The pirate ships departed one after another.

On the island.

Kizaru wiped the tears from the corner of his eye and pleaded, "Kuzan, can I handle Sakazuki's body?"

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Aokiji didn't speak, but nodded silently.

As a comrade-in-arms for decades, he did not want to make a fuss about Akainu's corpse; this was his way of showing respect for Akainu.

"Thank you."

Kizaru thanked him, then carried the ice coffin away.

Moments later, the returning warships made contact with the Holy Land.

The Holy Land, the Hall of Power.

"Sakazuki is dead?"

The Five Elders' faces instantly lost all color.

They knew better than anyone what Akainu's defeat meant!
"Why is this happening!"

"Could it be that"

"Did Sakazuki hold back?!"

The first generation Kitetsu pierced the ground!
Nasujiro Sei's face was covered in veins.

Despite having made foolproof preparations, Sakazuki, with his strength, should not have been able to lose to Kuzan as long as he could utilize his immortality.

There's only one possibility: Sakazuki showed mercy!
The five people looked at the Den Den Mushi.

Sakazuki is dead, and no one can turn back time. The most important thing now is to stabilize the morale of the navy, otherwise naval mutinies in various places are very likely to occur.

"Borsalino, you will take over the position of Fleet Admiral!"

"I'm sorry, I'm tired."

The Den Den Mushi transmitted Kizaru's exhausted voice: "When I return to Marine Headquarters, I will submit my resignation."

"no!"

The Five Elders immediately rejected it.

The Navy has just lost Sakazuki. If they lose Borsalino as well, along with Aokiji who has already left, it would mean that all three of the strongest generation of admirals have stepped down.

This is a devastating blow to the navy.

"Borsalino, we will not allow you to resign as admiral. The navy still needs you to lead it."

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Silence for a few seconds.

The Den Den Mushi roared angrily.

"I'm not begging you! I'm informing you!"

"Listen up, you bunch of bastards!"

"I quit!!!"

The man, who was usually the most leisurely, spoke rudely at this moment, and did not hide his emotions even when facing the Five Elders.

That was anger suppressed to the extreme.

"Kacha!"

Den Den Mushi, hang up!
The hall of power fell silent.

Kizaru's harsh rebuke made them feel deeply humiliated, but anger was useless; the safety of the sacred land was the top priority.

With the loss of Akainu and Kizaru, only Green Bull remains as the Navy's top combatant. However, Green Bull has only been with the Navy for less than two years and is too inexperienced to lead the Navy with authority. Sengoku also retired a few months ago along with Vice Admiral Tsuru. As for Garp, although he has not retired, he is still in the East Blue and has ignored the headquarters' summons orders.

No one is available.

"Let the air go!"

The Commander-in-Chief of the Three Armed Forces is "Steel Bones" Empty!

They had no other choice but to take the lead, but even so, it was only a temporary measure.

Several days later, news of Fleet Admiral Akainu's defeat and death quickly spread around the world, causing a great shock to people in various countries.

At the same time, Kizaru's resignation as Admiral of the Marine Headquarters also shocked the world, especially the lower-ranking Marines.

Kizaru, Akainu, Aokiji.

Today's young marines have almost all grown up listening to the legends of the three admirals, and a large number of them joined the navy precisely because of their admiration for these three men.

Now that Kizaru has resigned, Akainu is dead, Aokiji has gone to Hoenn, and the older generation of naval heroes have retired one after another, the Navy has completely lost its spiritual pillar.

The news of Air Force's return as Fleet Admiral did not cause a ripple. For the young marines, the era of Air Force Fleet Admiral was too far removed from their lives, so far removed that it was unfamiliar to them.

Navy G-1 Branch, Marineford.

Lieutenant General Flying Squirrel, carrying his pack, arrived at the port and looked back at the fortress with the word "Justice" written on it.

This one glance is a farewell.

"Let's go."

"Yes!"

Vice Admiral Momonga boarded the warship, followed by dozens of officers and soldiers. The navy was no longer something they could cherish.

Go to Hoenn!
They are seeking a new justice!
The Grand Line, Alabasta.

royal palace.

"Father, why have you looked so worried these past few days?"

"Weiwei, come here quickly."

Kobra, now in a wheelchair, has a full head of white hair compared to two years ago, and his physical condition is very poor.

He sensed that his time was coming to an end.

What he can't let go of now is his daughter, Weiwei, but two years have passed and Weiwei has matured a lot and is capable of standing on her own.

Vivi squatted down next to the wheelchair.

"Weiwei, cough cough."

Cobra stroked Vivi's head, coughed a few times, and said, "You must have heard about Akainu's death, right?"

"Ah."

Weiwei nodded.

"Sigh, I never expected it to turn out like this."

Cobra sighed and said with a hint of melancholy, "Vivi, I plan to have Alabasta withdraw from the membership and join the Hoenn government."

"Ok?"

Vivi was somewhat surprised.

"Father, if we do this..."

"Don't worry, even if the Hoenn government's policies are different from the World Government's, I believe you can lead Alabasta well."

Cobra's eyes were full of trust.

In this country, no one is better than his daughter!

He knew Vivi's concerns. The biggest difference between the Hoenn government and the World Government was that the Hoenn government had abolished the aristocracy system, which was also the source of hostility of the major member states towards the Hoenn government.

The nations do not care whether the world is ruled by the World Government or the Hoenn Government; the ruling royalty and nobles only care about whether their own interests will be harmed.

The Hoenn government's approach clearly crossed their bottom line.

But based on his understanding of Goode, the other party didn't care who led the country. As long as Vivi demonstrated enough talent, she would definitely be able to continue leading Alabasta.

He believed in Vivi.

He no longer had the energy to care about the interests of the nobles.

"Cough cough cough~~"

Cobra coughed repeatedly, covering his mouth, his palms stained with blood. He clenched his fists so Vivi wouldn't see, and softened his voice.

"Weiwei, listen to me."

"Next, I'm going to tell you about the history of our Alabasta, and some old stories from eight hundred years ago."

"You must remember this!"

Eight hundred years ago, Queen Lily disappeared.

Cobra was pale; he didn't have much time left. He had joined Hoenn not only because Hoenn was unstoppable, but also to protect Vivi's safety.

With the world government in turmoil and Alabasta a superpower, he worries that the world government might have designs on his daughter.

Hoenn can protect Vivi!
(End of this chapter)