Lord of the Stars of the Grand Line

The "master" the blond old man spoke of was none other than the most mysterious Lord Im!

Im is the true highest-ranking entity in the World Government, but he never intervenes in any matters.

Therefore, in the eyes of the world, the highest power of the world government has always been represented by the Five Elders, but they are actually only the highest-ranking officials on the surface!

In fact, the highest rank has always been that of the incredibly mysterious Im. Even the Five Elders, who are so powerful in public and can be reprimanded and commanded by the Fleet Admiral, have to kneel and bow before Im.

It's more accurate to say that the Five Elders are the highest-ranking members of the World Government than the Five Elders are its spokespeople. Many important orders issued by the World Government are actually Im's will, but they are announced through the Five Elders.

Im is the true behind-the-scenes ruler of the World Government, wielding astonishing power. Even the Celestial Dragons, descendants of the twenty ancient kings recognized as the most noble people in the world, must bow before him.

Because in their residence there is a void throne, which represents many things, with supreme power being the most prominent one. Even the Celestial Dragons are not qualified to possess it!

However, this Im is far too mysterious, even more so than Shanks. Few people even know of his existence, and even the World Government's subordinate organization—the Navy—only has a very small number of people who know of his existence.

On this vast ocean, regardless of any power, anyone who knows of its existence is either a person of top status or whose strength has reached its peak!

However, knowing is one thing, understanding is another. There are probably zero people who truly understand him. Even the Five Elders might not dare to say that they understand this great man.

"That's right, it would be best to report to that person first."

Just then, the tall, elderly man with a goatee stood up and walked towards the door of the conference room.

Seeing this, the other four elders also got up and followed him.

"There's one more thing. What are your thoughts on the matter of Sengoku returning and resigning to take responsibility?"

"The Marine Headquarters has also been completely destroyed. We must immediately set up a new headquarters location. Those troublesome pirates still need the Marines to keep them in check. We can't rely on branches alone without a headquarters."

The elderly man, who hadn't spoken until now, with a spotted forehead and a short, stout build, began to speak, asking several colleagues questions as he walked.

“Warring States is indeed old and lacks ability. He can step down and be promoted directly from among the generals.”

"After this incident, the Navy needs a younger, more radical and ruthless leader to take charge and put the Navy under control. This will be the most powerful deterrent against those rampant pirates!"

On the other side, the curly-haired old man who had spoken first spoke up again. His words didn't need to be explicitly stated; everyone knew who he was referring to…

At his peak, with an iron-fisted approach, and a radical stance, he's practically the perfect candidate. Who else could it be but Akainu?

Moreover, this curly-haired old man is himself a typical hawk!

"I recommend Sakazuki to succeed as the new Fleet Admiral!"

As expected, much like in the original pirate story, this old man strongly recommended that Akainu take over as Fleet Admiral.

Upon hearing this, the other four did not object and all nodded, clearly agreeing.

"I think the new Marine Headquarters should be located in the New World. In the past two years, more and more new pirates have been flooding into the New World. In comparison, the first half of the Grand Line no longer needs too much power to deter them."

"Especially those so-called sea emperors, they have been making frequent moves in recent years. I'm afraid it won't be long before things change in the New World."

"And then there's the Godfall Pirates. According to intelligence, someone vaguely spotted ships sailing high above the Red Line, but it's impossible to confirm..."

"Whether they are that group or not, it is foreseeable that they will enter the new world sooner or later."

"Setting up the Navy headquarters there will be of great help in tracking down and seizing the Meteor Fruit and the Dark-Dark Fruit in the future."

The five men, talking amongst themselves, discussed the next steps for the navy as they walked into the distance.

Of course, they cannot directly order the deployment of the navy. Although the navy is their subordinate organization, its current strength should not be underestimated.

Therefore, even the Five Elders only make recommendations, not direct appointments. Their opinions are taken seriously by the Navy's high command, but whether to adopt them and make the final decision is still up to the Navy itself.

Finally, their voices faded into the distance, and their figures disappeared. The Five Elders walked together toward the Flower Garden, the deepest part of Pangaea in Mary Geoise.

Even in Mary Geoise, it was the most mysterious place, and few dared to set foot there casually.

Because that was Im's territory, and his castle was nestled among the flowers...

A new world, rife with undercurrents.

The top powers here—the Four Emperors, the World Government, and the Navy—have all begun their respective operations.

Even the Revolutionary Army, which had always remained hidden behind the scenes, developing steadily and rarely taking the initiative to appear, began to make frequent moves after the Battle of Mount Tai.

Their presence can be seen at any time on the vast ocean of the New World.

Clearly, the revolutionary army, which took the initiative to raise its sword against the world government and was determined to overthrow the rule of this corrupt government, was no simple force either.

Their leader, Monkey D. Dragon, is known by the World Government as the most vicious criminal in history. He commands a group of officers with abnormal abilities and considerable strength, and has a large number of followers who are not afraid of the Navy.

It is evident that both its strength and the military power it leads have begun to pose a significant threat to the World Government, a behemoth!

However, now that this massive group is capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with any of the Four Emperors and the Navy, it can be said to be the only force that does not harbor significant malice towards the Godfall Pirates.

Of course, it's just that there's no (No Zhao) for the time being.

After all, Sabo, the second-in-command of the Revolutionary Army, has not yet regained his memory.

If his memories return, it's hard to guarantee that he won't seek revenge on Luo Feng and the others. After all, it was their group who personally sent Ace to the guillotine.

This is no secret nowadays.

Because of the Navy's hatred for the Godfall crew and the World Government's attention to them, the events that occurred before the war were also revealed.

Now everyone knows that it was Luo Feng who sent Ace to the execution platform!

It's just that Luo Feng and the Godfall Pirates are so famous that few people pay attention to such 'trivial matters'.

Therefore, the current revolutionary army does not harbor much malice towards the Godfall gang; on the contrary, they are quite interested in them.

Like Shanks, he was focused on Vivi, while the Revolutionary Army was focused on Robin, a rare talent capable of interpreting history!

Chapter 248 As long as I'm shameless, I can choose my own "gift of gratitude"

Luo Feng and his group had barely stepped into the new world when they attracted the attention of all the major powers in the area!

Whether out of malice or mere interest, all eyes in this most dangerous sea area were now on them.

It's foreseeable that once the monsters in this area realize they've entered the new world, they will take action against them. At that time, Luo Feng and his companions will face a tremendous storm!

Of course, this is a story.

At least for now, no one knows the whereabouts of the Godfall Pirates.

However, nothing is absolute. For example, there's the mysterious woman today who, with special abilities, spied on Luo Feng and the others from over a hundred kilometers away...

Time flies, and by noon the next day, the Skyfall was nowhere to be seen near the Red Earth.

At this moment, the Meteorite was sailing slowly and steadily towards the depths of the New World, following the route pointed out by Nami, and had already reached a distance of more than 30 nautical miles from the landing site yesterday.

Having undergone extremely intense training for more than half a year, followed by a period of no rest, and then joining the high-intensity battle of Marineford, the Godfall crew had hardly had any proper rest.

Luo Feng wanted to put them at ease, so he slowed down the sailing speed. 09

Anyway, we've just entered this new world, so there's no rush. We can arrange the team's goals later. We need to balance work and rest. We can't just keep training and fighting endlessly; that kind of life would be too boring...

As noon approached, the usual boisterousness on the Tianyun Ship temporarily ceased, and it became rather quiet.

On the training ground on the aft deck, Crocodile, Zoro, Bartolomeo, and Law were sweating profusely, training tirelessly to improve their strength.

On the other side of the training ground was the training area for senior officers, where they were all diligently practicing.

Although they knew they couldn't compare to the core crew members, no one wanted to fall behind while on this ship, and everyone was trying their best to improve themselves.

In contrast, the foredeck presents a completely different picture...

In the center of the foredeck, there was a small dining table with several drinks and various fruits on it.

Two parasols stood on either side of the dining table, beneath which were two deck chairs, shrouded in the shade of the parasols.

On the recliner, two incredibly alluring figures were half-lying, one in black and one in white, creating a striking contrast of beauty. They were Robin and Nami!

The two women have completely different styles, but what they have in common is that they are extremely alluring. Their seductive bodies are covered by less than 20% of their bodies. Wearing bikinis and sunglasses, they lean against the wall, creating a beautiful picture that is pleasing to the eye.

Each of them held a book in their hands, enjoying the pleasant sea breeze while constantly writing and drawing, recording something.

Above the deck, in the central room of the second level of the Meteor, Nochi was busy at work.

This is the kitchen of the Meteorite. Nochi, the chef, is preparing lunch for his crew as it approaches noon.

Around him, various fragrant foods floated in the air, dancing with Nochigao's busy figure, sometimes rising from the cutting board, sometimes automatically falling into the fragrant oil pot.

Clearly, Nokiko has become much more adept at using the Float-Float Fruit. Although he's constantly busy in the kitchen, he doesn't look disheveled at all; instead, he exudes a unique charm...

With the help of his abilities, Nochigo has completely transformed cooking into an art, perfectly showcasing his talent and aesthetic sense in cooking!

'Crunch…'

Just then, the sound of a door opening rang out.

In the rest area on the third floor of the Meteorite, a door opened, and Luo Feng appeared, pushing the door open as he stepped out.

As he walked out, he straightened his somewhat disheveled clothes...

"Mr. Luo Feng, you...you're so mean!"

Inside the room, on the couch, lay a beautiful body, its form subtly revealed. Upon seeing Luo Feng suddenly open the door, she hurriedly grabbed the blanket to cover herself. Then, a soft spitting sound rang out, tinged with a hint of resentment…

"(aiaj) Hahaha, sorry, sorry, my oversight."

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng finally realized what was happening, quickly turned around and closed the door, then jumped down from the third floor onto the deck.

Everyone in the Godfall Pirates was busy with their own things, except for Luo Feng and Vivi, who were nowhere to be seen.

Clearly, the couple had been in that room together before. With Luo Feng leaving, only Weiwei, who hadn't had time to get up, remained in the room...

"It seems Captain has had another long night."

"Tsk tsk, sleeping until noon, that's quite something!"

Luo Feng had just leaped onto the deck, straightened his clothes, and was still covered in water droplets from his washing up when he heard Robin's sly remark...

Robin lifted his sunglasses and placed them on his forehead, revealing a pair of large eyes. He looked at the captain, who had been 'busy' all night and was only now getting up, with a half-smile.

"Hmph!" Wine

Nami, on the other side, snorted coldly, rolled her eyes, and turned her head to the side, looking like a jealous, neglected wife, not wanting to pay any attention to this 'scumbag' in front of her! (Angry)

To be honest, Luo Feng really does what he says in this regard!

He had just told Weiwei yesterday that he would come to thank him that evening, and sure enough, he sneaked into Weiwei's room that night!

Under Weiwei's half-hearted resistance, a "battle" ensued, lasting all night long, until dawn when they finally managed to rest, upholding his shameless style of never letting a beautiful woman down...

The order for a work-life balance and temporary rest issued by this guy has only benefited me; it's truly tailor-made for me!

On the entire ship, senior officers and the four combatants were all engaged in intensive training.