No kidding, even Rocks would have to offer me a cigarette.

After all, even Whitebeard considered himself just an ordinary pirate.

However, even in the world of One Piece, there is a sense of justice and righteousness!

One should act with a clear conscience.

We can't be like those hypocritical navies who know perfectly well where the source of the world's evil lies.

But they still choose to turn a blind eye and act as a facade to protect evil!

Whether the world ruled by Rocks would be more chaotic than the world ruled by the Celestial Dragons is a matter of opinion.

After all, Rocks was a pervert...

However, it hasn't reached the point of being so ruthless as to use force to massacre a country every now and then to prove the authority of the gods!

Aren't the countries protected by the Rocks Pirates doing just fine? In fact, the lives of ordinary people are even easier than those who have joined the World Government.

"Alright! Ladies! Let's go! Our destination is Mary Geoise, the holy land of the Celestial Dragons!!!"

After delivering his rum price speech atop the Gibeck Sword.

Lox chose the moment when the crowd was at its peak and gave the order to set sail!

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P.S.: The highest number of readers for this book so far is only 20. The novel has entered a period of silence and is unlikely to be released for a long time. The author's writing skills are also not up to par, so please bear with it.

In addition, the author has also seen many readers discussing whether the combat power of the Emperor-level is too exaggerated.

The author argues that during the Rocks era, the emperors were of equal rank, with perhaps slight differences in combat strength, but the absolute gap was not significant.

However, after the three admirals representing the Great Pirate Era—Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji—the fighting power of admirals became weaker than that of the Four Emperors.

It's quite obvious that in the recent storyline, after Luffy transforms into Nikka, he can now easily crush a Rei into a savory pancake with one hand and still effortlessly pinch the Five Elders' faces with the other.

Despite his fighting prowess, Kaido, one of the Four Emperors and the strongest creature in the world, was still able to knock Luffy back to his original form with a single blow.

Even if it weren't for the constant back-and-forth battles and the enormous amount of energy wasted creating smoke and clouds to keep the island afloat...

Kaido could easily defeat Luffy, one of the new Four Emperors.

Moreover, when Garp, a veteran fighter, fought former Marine Admiral Aokiji on Beehive Island, he threw a total of three punches, and the first two times he directly suppressed Aokiji into a crater.

The last time, it was because of the stream's stealthy sneak attack that they managed to fight to a draw, and they ended up clashing face to face!

This alone is enough to show that during the era of Rocks, the Emperor was an existence of the same level!

Moreover, if Garp had actually fought Akainu during the Marineford War, Akainu would have been certain to die!

After all, Aokiji fought Akainu for ten days and ten nights before a winner was decided!

However, Garp, a veteran of the Navy, easily overpowered Aokiji with just a few punches and kicks, leaving him unable to get up. If it weren't for Kobe, Garp would definitely be able to solo Beehive Island!

In summary, the author believes that:

Emperors of the Rocks era were of the same rank!

In the Great Pirate Era, the Emperors and Generals were a significant level apart from the Generals. It was impossible for one General to defeat one of the Four Emperors. Of course, two Generals would also be no match for one of the Four Emperors.

As for the two replacement admirals, Fujitora and Green Bull, they were even weaker.

Even Green Bull was so frightened by Shanks' Conqueror's Haki that he couldn't speak properly. Such expressiveness would be quite explosive in any era!

That's roughly the setup.

There are quite a few characters related to water.

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Chapter 109: The 18 Celestial Dragon Family Heads Gather in Mary Geoise!

Holy Land Marie Gioia!

The news that the Rocks Pirates had mobilized their entire crew again after half a year had spread throughout the world, and the World Power Hall naturally received this news as well.

However, in contrast to the usual deserted state of the Hall of Power, the hall was now teeming with a large number of middle-aged men in expensive uniforms!

These distinguished men whispered amongst themselves as they trod on the jade floor, their meticulously crafted leather shoes clicking softly on the floor.

"What on earth are these old fogies, who call themselves the world's highest authority, doing? Can't they even handle a mere bandit?"

"That's right. We gave them such high authority, but now they've caused this mess, allowing a bunch of pirates to storm our holy land, Mary Geoise!"

"I think the suggestion made by the patriarch of the Nader family was correct... Perhaps our 18 families should unite again, withdraw from the World Government, and establish a new government that is more suitable for us!"

"The world government is now utterly corrupt, and the amount of celestial gold is being cut every year. Isn't this going to kill us?... Without celestial gold, what will my slaves eat? What will I use to buy slaves? How can they say such things?"

The heads of the 18 families, along with several bodyguards, gathered in the Hall of World Power, creating a lively atmosphere.

At that moment, the doors of the Hall of Power, meticulously carved from the trunk of the precious Adam tree, suddenly opened!

Four elderly men, whose demeanor surpassed even that of the clan leaders, and a middle-aged blond man strode in with steady and powerful steps.

Upon recognizing the newcomers, the tribal chiefs, who had been delivering their furious speeches about the new government, fell silent instantly.

As the world's highest authority, the Five Elders' strength and status absolutely surpass theirs.

In addition, every clan leader is a shrewd old man who has turned to thievery, and no one is willing to be the first to step out the door.

They were all waiting for someone to emerge as a leader, someone to jointly launch a rebellion against the Five Elders' regime and seize more benefits.

However, the five elders merely glanced at this motley crew and then ignored them, walking straight to the center of the Power Hall conference room.

As the Five Elders took their seats, the three CP Governors, who possessed the highest combat power within the CP organization, slowly walked behind the Five Elders and stood quietly.

The three CP governors were all of different heights. Even the shortest governor was around three meters tall, like an iron tower, staring at everyone with a terrifying gaze.

According to the original conclusion, their CP organization was nothing more than the Celestial Dragons' guard dogs.

But the rules have changed now.

The latest order from the Five Elders is that if any troublemakers emerge from these Celestial Dragon families, they can use their authority to kill them without mercy!

This power is roughly equivalent to the power of a God's Knights Order composed of nine members, each selected by one of the 18 clan leaders.

Under the watchful eyes of the CP organization's governors, the Celestial Dragon leaders all took a few steps back, their eyes revealing their anger.

People from the CP organization, whose original identities were merely guard dogs, dared to stare at them with such eyes!

This is practically treason!

That's utterly rebellious!

A dog you pay to raise actually dares to bite its owner! What's the point of keeping a dog like that?

"Haven't the Navy personnel arrived yet? Call back and ask Steelbone Sky how their preparations are going!"

"us....."

"Ahem! Topman! We team leaders still have something to say, we'll issue the orders later~"

Topman Vochulis, seated in the central position among the Five Elders, turned to look at the CP Governor beside him, intending to give an order.

However, before he could finish speaking, the patriarch of the Nader family, who represented the strongest of all the Celestial Dragon families, clapped his hands and interrupted him.

Upon hearing this, Sacred Vocuri slowly turned his head and stared intently at Sacred Nader Nigeria in front of him with his sharp, ancient beast-like gaze.

"Do you have any opinion?"

Vochuli Saint spoke calmly and unhurriedly, as if the matter had not stirred up any emotion in him.

"Hahahaha, Topman! Is this how you talk? Don't forget that your so-called supreme power was only obtained by our families uniting together. If you lose the support of our family patriarchs, what power do you have?"

"So show me some respect, you bastard! Do you want us 18 clan leaders to form a new government?"

As soon as Nader Nigeria Saint finished speaking, he immediately won the approval of the 18 family patriarchs present.

The clan leaders, who originally dared not be the first to speak up, all shouted to cheer for Clan Leader Nader, the most powerful clan leader in the family!

"Chief Nader, rise up!!!"

"No matter what, the ancestors of our 18 families have all survived countless battles! Their contributions are immense; even the World Government was founded by our ancestors! It's time to exercise our power!"

"Well done! Cheer up! We can't let ourselves down!!!"

The Nader family has the closest cooperative relationship with the Nader family.

The head of the Figarand family, which also had the most marriage alliances, stood next to the head of the Nader family, carrying a rapier. Although he did not speak, his attitude was already very clear.

As the two most powerful families under the World Government, they, as patriarchs, believed they were fully qualified to confront the Five Elders, the so-called highest authority in the world.

After all, Zhu Dan alone has no fewer than six top experts from their two families who have joined the Knights of God!

Only with such a powerful family backing them could the Nader and Figarand families stand so boldly in the highest hall of power and rebuke Topman Vochuli Saint, the Five Elders with the highest power and status.

Looking at the two troublemaking family patriarchs in front of him.

The five elders paused slightly, then slowly raised their heads, their gazes calmly fixed on Nader Nigeria, the patriarch of the Nader family, and Figaland Geling Green, the Figaland family.

"After listening for a while, I finally understand. The patriarchs of your two families came here deliberately to cause trouble."

"The government allocates such a high amount of extra funds to your two families every year. Isn't that enough for you?"

"You actually came here looking for an excuse to establish a new regime? If you're tired of living, you can just tell me! I'll personally use this first generation Kitetsu to send you to meet the Emperor!"

The financial warrior, Nasujuro, placed his katana flat on his knees and carefully wiped it with precious gold-threaded cloth, speaking with a chilling tone.

However, when faced with the overwhelming killing intent emanating from Nassuro, one of the Five Elders, the patriarch of the Nader family simply smiled faintly.

After taking a moment to gather his thoughts, he launched into his most scathing and foul-mouthed speech, a style he had used for decades to master the family business.

"Hahahaha~ You think we deliberately came here to cause trouble? If you old guys hadn't been so useless, letting pirates into this holy land, would this have happened today?"

"And you, Nasujuro! I haven't even mentioned you yet! Don't think you can act tough just because you're holding a samurai sword! Listen to me, you're nothing but a stinking Japanese slave!"

"I don't even know how you, a nobody from a small place like Wano Country, managed to become one of the Five Elders. If you don't know how to use power, then give up your position and I will personally take charge!"

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Chapter 110 The King of Verbal Power! The Five Elders Called "Japanese Slaves"!

The Nader family patriarch's unvarnished words immediately drew the fierce, venomous gazes of several of the Five Elders, their dark stares fixed upon him.

Among them, Nasujuro Sei, who was scolded the most, immediately drew the demon sword, the First Generation Kitetsu, from his thigh, revealing a sinister demonic aura!