Pirate: My Piltover technology is far ahead!

Chapter 418 Troop Deployment, Barudigo

"Wait, let me catch my breath, this is a lot of information..."

When Gaspard heard this news, he felt his brain was not big enough. The last one was okay, as coating technology was not a secret. However, apart from needing to coat the fish-man island, this technology was mostly ignored.

Once someone brings this up, a little thought will make it clear.

Oran's "precognition" of the future is somewhat exaggerated. How did Oran know that Blackbeard was going to break into the prison, and how did he know that Shiryu of the Rain might collude with Blackbeard? This has become an unsolved mystery.

"Some things may not necessarily happen, but don't you think that if all the prisoners in Impel Down escaped, it would be a complete disaster for the sea?"

"That's true, but how can we stop him? He's a Shichibukai now, we can't just use this baseless excuse."

But if he actually did that... I'm no match for the prisoners on the sixth floor.

Moreover, with war imminent, neither the generals nor the marshals of the Sengoku period could spare the time...

"We don't need your help. Have you forgotten that Impelton has its own strongmen?"

The Navy, Impel Down, and Enies Lobby each have their own characteristics. Enies Lobby doesn't have a strong military presence; it's a place where formalism is rampant, and once you enter Enies Lobby, there's basically no possibility of being innocent.

The navy is the most powerful force because it needs to suppress the seas and carry out all kinds of missions. Although Impel Down does not need to go out to fight, it still needs strong people to guard it.

Those sent to Impel Down are all vicious and ruthless pirate criminals. They won't become obedient just because they're in prison. The fact that only Golden Lion has escaped over the years isn't because the others didn't want to escape, but because they couldn't.

Besides the guards on each floor and the jailer beasts, Impelton's strongest combat force is Magellan. As the user of the Venom-Venom Fruit, although he is limited by the side effects of the fruit and has to spend most of his day on the toilet, his strength should not be underestimated.

In the relatively enclosed environment of Impel Down, the Venom-Venom Fruit can exert its maximum power. Even the monsters on the sixth floor, when bound, find it difficult to resist Magellan's toxins.

This is the man who almost single-handedly wiped out the future "Three Sovereigns".

"After all these years, I believe you're not a fool and can guess that I have my own purpose. However, I don't want the ocean to descend into deeper chaos. Perhaps you can't stop them, but this is something that must be done."

I will send people to help you; I won't send you on a mission to your death.

"I understand, I know what to do."

Gaspard had acted before when dealing with Vergo, so he was familiar with the process and quickly figured out what to do.

"Well then, King Oran, I have delivered the message, so I'll head back now."

"Okay, go ahead, I also need to arrange some other things."

After receiving an affirmative reply, Gaspardi left the palace in Oran, and shortly after his departure, Oran initiated a meeting mode within the palace.

One virtual projection after another appeared in the palace.

"Gentlemen, war is coming. I believe you have already seen the newspapers that Portgas D. Ace, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, has been arrested."

The World Government ordered the Navy to use them as bait, summon the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and gather 100,000 elite naval troops from all over the world, intending to launch a full-scale war against the Whitebeard Pirates.

Next, I will talk about personnel transfers.

"Let's go to Marine Headquarters, King Oran. So many years have passed, I'd like to get back to work."

Just as Oran was about to explain the personnel transfer issue, Redfield interrupted, revealing a sudden idea in the mind of the man who had essentially transitioned into a full-time agent.

"Why are you interested in this kind of thing?"

"That's Newgate, you know. I've known him for a long time, we're old-timers from the same era. I know him, he wouldn't be a coward at a time like this."

However, it would be extremely difficult for his pirate crew to shake the Marine Headquarters. I must go and see him in this final battle.

Besides, it's more convenient for you this way, isn't it?

Redfield couldn't read Oran's mind, but his intuition told him that Oran must have some ulterior motives and probably wouldn't really contribute much to the Marineford War.

If Oran brought a robot like Lyriana or Project Shiki with him, it would be difficult for him to take advantage of the chaos during the battle, but it's different for him.

It's understandable that Redfield, a former pirate, would take a minor role in the Marineford War.

As for why only one person was brought along, unless the World Government and the Navy wanted to admit that their violent institutions were useless and that dealing with pirates required member states to exert all their national strength, no one would care about such a thing.

"If you're willing to go, things will be much simpler. So be it. I'll leave the defense of Piltover to you. During the war, the island's defense will be your responsibility."

"Leave it to me. I won't let anyone harm the people on the island."

Redfield's decision to go to Naval Headquarters was a good thing for Oran, for reasons similar to what Redfield had guessed, though that was only part of the reason.

Yixiao's personality is more suited to defense, but Leliana didn't quite understand Oran's thoughts for a moment.

"Dad, what about me?"

"Riley, you have an even more important mission. You need to go to the New World after the war breaks out."

"A new world? Why?"

"Let me correct you, it should be that you lead your troops to the New World. This is a war against pirates, which is not a problem in essence. But no matter what, Hundredbeard is actually protecting a large number of islands in the New World."

If Whitebeard runs into trouble, those mad dogs of the New World will target his territory, bringing undeserved disaster to the people there. Your mission is to incorporate those islands into the economic exchange zone after the war and protect the people there.

Oran needs prestige, he needs more reasons for the world to believe in him, and this war has created just such an opportunity.

Project Shiki's mission is to go to Impel Down to cooperate with Gaspard's operation. There might be some who slip through the net, but the entire prison cannot be allowed to escape.

However, there was no need to say this in public at the meeting. As long as the combat forces had been allocated and everyone else had their own destinations, war mobilization had begun in Piltover.

In addition to the soldiers, the medical team also received orders to be fully prepared. The number of soldiers at the Navy Headquarters was already sufficient, and only logistics were needed to supplement them.

"Isca, is something wrong? You seem preoccupied."

On the return voyage, Gaspardie was preparing his speech for the upcoming pre-war meeting. Language is an art; the difference between "repeated defeats" and "repeated defeats and continued fighting" lies in the mere change in the order of two words.

Gaspard is very talented in this area. Because he saved Rosinante, Sengoku treats him quite well. After discovering Gaspard's talent, he sometimes even asks him to write some things.

While Gaspardi was arguing over the words, Rosinandi was surveying the situation on deck when he spotted the worried Isca.

After the Dolo incident, Isca was transferred to Rosinandi. As for Dolo, the original naval branch members only knew that their vice admiral had been transferred due to illness; they knew nothing else.

"It's nothing, Rear Admiral Rosinante. It's just that I have some questions about Fire Fist... According to past practice, shouldn't pirates like that be imprisoned in Impel Down?"

Many people don't understand this issue. Public executions are extremely rare. They've only happened a handful of times in the entire Navy. The last time was when Roger was executed, and the time before that was related to the Giant Warrior Pirates.

Pirates far worse than Ace were not executed, yet Ace was the one who was executed.

The only publicly released information so far is that the goal is to eliminate the Whitebeard Pirates; there has been no mention of Ace being Roger's son.

This is also why some people oppose going to war.

"This is an order from the World Government; the Navy is merely carrying it out. Our warships have not been ordered to deploy all personnel. You can refuse."

"No, I am a navy officer, that will not change, and I will not shirk this kind of war."

Just as a large forest has all kinds of birds, the Navy's massive size also means that there are all sorts of people in the Navy. There are tainted individuals like Rat and Morgan who wreak havoc across the seas, as well as those who truly uphold their inner sense of justice.

Naval branches around the world began sending their elite troops to headquarters, and many branches changed their operational policies as a result, reducing the frequency of outbound operations and focusing on holding their positions.

Thanks to propaganda from higher-ups, the vast majority of the navy believed that defeating the Whitebeard Pirates would bring stability back to the seas.

The pirates were also getting restless, planning to decide their future actions based on the outcome of the war. Shanks, upon hearing this news, also became worried, knowing full well what would happen if Whitebeard participated in the war.

The current power structure of the Four Emperors in the New World has created a delicate balance on the sea, and any problem with any of the four factions could disrupt this balance.

However, neither the World Government nor Whitebeard would give him the face to abandon the war. In a sense, this also confirms the rumor that not giving face to this user of the Face-Face Fruit will result in a backlash.

Kaido seemed very excited about this, and even wanted to participate in the war. This grand war was a wonderful poison that Kaido could not resist.

BIG MOM remained calm, intending only to reap the benefits and divide the remaining spoils after the battle was over.

Besides pirates and the Navy, there is another force within the World Government that is paying attention to these reports.

In Baldigo, the Revolutionary Army's current base, Dragon is listening to his subordinates report on the recent developments at sea.

"Chief, branches around the world have begun sending troops to Naval Headquarters, and many branches in the Four Seas have even drawn their most elite forces. We in the Four Seas can take this opportunity to prepare for a new revolution."

"Let's do it this way for now, and focus our efforts on the four seas. The navy's forces are currently concentrated in Marineford, giving Mary Geoise more power to defend it. It's not a good time now..."

"Chief! Something's flying overhead!! It looks like that gentleman's package!"

Before Long could finish speaking, a soldier rushed in.

"That man" was their nickname for everyone in Piltover, since they had business dealings over the years, and the Revolutionary Army was able to assemble high-quality weapons to arm so many people thanks to this trade channel.

Normally, the Revolutionary Army members pick up the goods themselves from special locations, but occasionally a bear will deliver the package.

However, what was sent over this time was somewhat special; they were all living people, and even a ship was eventually sent over.

When the dragon arrived, people around it started talking about it.

"What's going on?"

"How could someone fly over here?"

"Isn't that the Straw Hat crew? I saw them in the newspaper before; they're the ones who defeated Crocodile."

Just like the pirates airlifted to the Marine branch, Bartigo also has a fixed airdrop location for Kuma, and the people guarding it are the elite of the Revolutionary Army, a group that is more trustworthy.

"Arrange a place for them to stay. We can talk about some things after they wake up. Also... call a doctor over."

Dragon looked the Straw Hat crew over and then gave his orders.

"Yes, Chief."

Baldigo is relatively well-hidden; at least the World Government has not yet found the Revolutionary Army's headquarters. As time goes by, the Straw Hat crew has gradually awakened.

The bear's ability isn't true teleportation; it simply envelops people in bubbles within its paws, allowing them to fly at extremely high speeds to their target location.

If the distance is long, flying for several days and nights is not impossible.

However, Kuma can decide whether these people fly out while conscious or unconscious. The Straw Hat crew were unconscious on the way they were swatted away.

When they woke up, they found themselves inexplicably here.

"Still alive...didn't that guy kill us?"

Zoro was the first to wake up. He reached out and grabbed at his side until he found his sword, which reassured him. Listening to the rhythmic breathing around him, he confirmed that his companions were all still alive. This made Zoro even more confused about what Kuma was trying to do.

Shortly after that, everyone in the Straw Hat crew except Luffy woke up one after another. Luffy, however, was still unconscious because he had exhausted too much energy in his battle with Moria.

Hearing that some of them had woken up, Long also took the time to come over and explain his identity to them.

The Straw Hat crew also learned this unbelievable news: the world's most vicious criminal, the revolutionary Dragon, is actually Luffy's father.

Since there was no incident at Enies Lobby, Garp did not meet with Luffy and the others in Water 7, and this fact was kept hidden until today.

The next morning, Luffy slowly woke up, and a slightly mournful shout came out of his mouth.

"Run!!"