XX-level Hokage

It's like someone bringing you a pillow when you're sleepy. Although Mashiro doesn't think the Revolutionary Army has any great role to play, they are indeed a powerful fighting force overall.

Ryu took a deep breath, looked up and met Mashiro's gaze: "I understand that. Our cooperation needs to be based on mutual trust and common goals. We can discuss specific cooperation plans in the coming days. If we can work closely together, I believe we can achieve our goals."

Mashiro nodded and said calmly, "Then, from now on, let's begin to discuss our cooperation plan in detail. I will do my best to help you, and I hope you can also provide me with strong support."

Ryu smiled slightly and extended his hand to shake hands with Mashiro: "This is a symbol of our cooperation and its beginning."

Mashiro grasped Ryu's hand and whispered, "Very good, it's a pleasure working together." Meanwhile...

Deep within the royal palace of Dressrosa, in a lavish and solemn hall, Doflamingo sat on his throne, his face grim. His gaze pierced through the enormous windows, surveying the island under his control, his mind replaying the information about Mashiro. "As expected," Doflamingo muttered to himself, a complex emotion swirling in his voice, "the appearance of the 'Sorcerer' Mashiro is not to be underestimated." Ever since learning of Mashiro's existence and her infiltration of the Corridor, his unease had only intensified.

The sorcerer completely ignored him and the Donquixote family, focusing instead on the pointless martial arts competition. Around him, the core members of the Donquixote family gathered, their faces etched with solemnity and worry.

Torrebol coughed lightly, stood up, and said, "Young Master, this situation is indeed not to be underestimated. The sorcerer Mashiro's strength and background are terrifying. If she really wants to target us, it's clearly not something we can easily handle right now, and her purpose is very unclear."

A cold glint flashed in Doflamingo's eyes as he slowly turned to the group, his tone indifferent yet forceful: "We must react. While we have sufficient power in Dressrosa to deal with ordinary threats, we cannot afford to be careless when facing an existence of the 'Sorcerer' level."

He pondered for a moment, then reached out and pressed the button on the Den Den Mushi on the table. With a "whoosh" sound, a thin face gradually appeared on the Den Den Mushi; it was none other than the face of Sengoku, the Marine Commander.

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, this is Doflamingo." Doflamingo's voice was calm and confident, but a hint of worry was in his words. "I need your help. My colleague, the sorcerer, who has recently caused a huge commotion, is active in Dressrosa. Her presence may pose a threat to me, so I need the Navy's support."

Sengoku's eyes narrowed slightly, clearly surprised by Doflamingo's request.

He was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Greetings, sorcerer. I understand." After hanging up the phone, Sengoku quickly reported Mashiro's information to the Five Elders.

But for some reason, even though Mashiro had openly declared his intention to overthrow the World Government, the Five Elders still gave no instructions.

The atmosphere in the Five Elders' conference room was heavy. A moment later, the order was relayed back to Naval Headquarters.

With the Five Elders' order issued, Sengoku immediately began to allocate naval resources. He urgently contacted two admirals, Aokiji and Akainu, as well as two admiral candidates, instructing them to go to Dressrosa and bring Mashiro to justice.

Inside the main palace in Dressrosa, Doflamingo is also preparing for the impending situation.

He was not surprised by the upcoming naval operation, after all, his methods often provoked a reaction from the navy. He knew that Mashiro's existence not only posed a threat to him, but also made the World Government uneasy.

“Even so, I still need to take some precautions,” Doflamingo muttered to himself, a cold smile creeping across his face. He summoned all the core members of the Donquixote Family to discuss their next course of action.

Meanwhile, Mashiro and Monkey D. Dragon's meeting is also taking place in a secluded location in Dressrosa.

“Now we have more resources and support,” Mashiro said calmly. “Next, we need to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure that our goals can be achieved smoothly.”

Dragon nodded, his eyes revealing a firm resolve: "I have already arranged for the Revolutionary Army's forces to prepare. At the same time, we also need to coordinate the resources of the Pirate Alliance to ensure that we can form a powerful synergy at the critical moment."

Mashiro smiled slightly and nodded in agreement: "Then, let's begin preparing for the next step." As the plan unfolds, the situation in Dressrosa is subtly changing.

The Navy's movements have attracted widespread attention, and the cooperation between Mashiro and Ryu will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the future of the world.

On the other side of the palace, Doflamingo, who had just summoned all his core officers, was beginning to deploy his defense plan. He knew that the arrival of the Marine Admiral would be a huge shock, but he also knew that he could not sit idly by and wait for death.

"We must be fully prepared." A chilling resolve emanated from Doflamingo's voice. "Whether facing the Navy's actions, or..."

We cannot afford to relax our efforts in dealing with the threat posed by the sorcerer Mashiro.

There's been a recent death in my family, so updates will be a bit odd.

Chapter 160: The Harvest

As time passed, the clamor in the bullring intensified, and undercurrents of various forces surged within Dressrosa. Shinji and Ryu's meeting lasted for several hours, during which they discussed their cooperation plan in detail.

The Revolutionary Army's power and the pirate alliance's resources began to gradually integrate, and Dressrosa was gradually becoming the center of an unprecedented storm.

At the Royal Palace in Dressrosa.

Doflamingo's defense plan has been gradually implemented, with each core member of the Donquixote Family performing their duties, and the palace's defense system has been strengthened to the extreme.

Diamanti, Pica, Torrepol, and other executives have begun deploying resources in their respective areas to ensure the safety of anyone entering Dresden.

Sa's power will be closely monitored.

However, Doflamingo always felt uneasy, especially after learning that Mashiro had met with Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army. This unease gradually grew.

To show his sincerity, Dragon did not deliberately hide his identity. In Dressrosa, Doflamingo's spies quickly deduced Dragon's identity.

"A sorcerer cooperating with the Revolutionary Army... what an interesting combination." Doflamingo leaned back in his chair, a cold glint in his eyes.

"Young Master, what are your plans? If she really intends to harm us, what should we do?" Torrebol asked in a low voice, sensing the gravity of the situation.

Doflamingo waved his hand lightly, a wicked smile appearing on his face: "No need to worry, our partners are ready to act. Even if the Navy admirals arrive soon, they won't succeed easily." As soon as he finished speaking, a low rumble of thunder came from the distant sky, and dark clouds began to gather over Dressrosa.

Inside the bullfighting arena.

As the match drew to a close, the atmosphere in the arena reached its climax. Mashiro stood in a corner of the arena, quietly watching the match end. The cheers of the audience seemed irrelevant to her; her thoughts had long since transcended the outcome of the match.

"The Navy's movements have been exposed; they are preparing to send an admiral to Dressrosa." Dragon's voice came from behind, interrupting Mashiro's thoughts.

Mashiro didn't turn around, but simply nodded slightly, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Admiral Aokiji and Admiral Akainu have brought along three candidates for admiral and thousands of marines. What a grand gesture. As expected, they won't easily let Dressrosa become the birthplace of the revolution."

Ryu was silent for a moment, then frowned slightly: "You already have a plan?" Mashiro knew more detailed information than he did.

Mashiro smiled slightly: "Of course, the situation in Dressrosa was already under my control long before I entered the bullring."

Her gaze swept coldly across the entire arena, then she said softly, "This will be the stage for our first battle against the World Government." Just then, a cloaked man emerged from the shadows and whispered a few words in Mashiro's ear.

"The Beasts Pirates and the bounty hunters have already begun their operation." Mashiro turned to look at Dragon. "I have already arranged some helpers who will assist us in fighting off the Navy's encirclement at crucial moments."

Long nodded, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "You've indeed considered things very thoroughly. What should we do next?"

Mashiro smiled slightly: "I will gather the strength of the pirate alliance as soon as possible to ensure that we can stabilize the situation under the pressure of the Navy and the World Government. Your Revolutionary Army will be responsible for disrupting the Navy's command system, that is, cutting off their connection with the World Government."

Long Wei glanced at him and immediately understood Zhenbai's intention. He took a deep breath, his expression resolute as he spoke: "I will act as soon as possible. The Revolutionary Army's elite troops have already assembled across the land and are ready to begin infiltration at any time."

As they exchanged their views, the atmosphere outside the arena grew increasingly tense. With the Navy's movements, various forces converged on Dressrosa for the Navy's sake.

The arrival of Aokiji and Akainu has already caused a stir in the waters near Dressrosa. Warships are lined up like a long dragon on the sea, and the naval soldiers are on high alert.

"It seems the situation is more complicated than I imagined." Aokiji stood on the deck of the warship, looking out over Dressrosa, and let out a soft breath, his tone tinged with helplessness.

“That woman, Mashiro… her threat cannot be ignored, but Doflamingo’s existence cannot be ignored either.” Akainu stood beside Aokiji, his gaze as cold as a knife. He felt no pity or respect for Mashiro, only ruthless hostility.

Aokiji didn't speak, but simply shook his head. He knew that this mission was not just about capturing Mashiro; many complex forces were hidden behind the island of Dressrosa.

Their gazes simultaneously turned forward; the warships were gradually approaching the coastline of Dressrosa, and a tense atmosphere permeated the entire fleet. Meanwhile, some information had already been relayed to the Four Emperors.

Deep within the New World, Shanks, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Linlin also received news that Mashiro was about to engage in a direct conflict with the World Government.

A sorcerer? That's quite a commotion. Whitebeard Teach sat on his pirate ship, laughing heartily, his tone incredibly carefree.

"Her goal isn't just the World Government; she even wants to collect the Poneglyphs." Shanks frowned slightly. Although he also harbored doubts about the World Government's rule, he wasn't interested in the struggle for the Poneglyphs.

Charlotte Linlin burst into laughter on her dessert island: "Hehehe, the Poneglyphs? I'm interested too, but that sorcerer is quite intriguing."

The forces of various factions converge in Dressrosa, where the pirate alliance, the Revolutionary Army, the Navy, and the World Government are about to engage in an earth-shattering battle.

As night fell, the third round of the martial arts competition came to a close. Tomorrow, this sensational martial arts competition will come to an end. The streets of Dressrosa were still bustling with noise, but beneath this surface calm, the major forces had quietly completed their deployments.

Mashiro stood atop a tall building in Dressrosa, overlooking the entire city. She sensed the approaching storm and knew that this operation would determine the future of the world.

Long stood beside her, his gaze resolute: "Everything is ready. Now it's time for us to take action."

Mashiro nodded slightly, then slowly said, "Starting tomorrow, the rules of the world will be rewritten, and we will be the ones who write this new history." The two looked at each other for a moment, then walked together towards the secret underground command post, where the Revolutionary Army soldiers were already busy at work, and Mashiro's hand...

They are also working hard to allocate resources from all parties.

After Ryu went to make the preparations, Mashiro laughed strangely.

"The politics of this world are really like playing house," Mashiro muttered to herself.

It's truly unexpected that the leader of such a large organization would so easily trust himself.

Mashiro does want to cause chaos in Texas, but that doesn't mean she'll get involved herself. She prefers to be the one who reaps the rewards after both sides have suffered losses.

At that moment, thunder rumbled in the sky above Dressrosa, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.

Chapter 161: Naval Warfare (Part 1)

The final match began the next day.

The final winners of groups A, B, C, and D have been determined, and the four of them will compete for the ultimate prize: a Thunder-Thunder Fruit. Therefore, the bullfighting arena is exceptionally lively today.

Not only were the stands packed with people early on, but the viewing platform was also filled with people early on.

It's not unusual for the Donquixote Family to send people to watch the martial arts tournament, but it is quite unusual for Donquixote Doflamingo to come in person.

However, what surprised the people of Dressrosa the most was that Doflamingo was not sitting in the main seat of the viewing platform this time, but rather in the seat to the left of the main seat.

As for the main seat, a young girl sat there. She had long, jet-black hair and milky-white eyes, and her appearance was incredibly beautiful. She was smiling as she looked at the dueling arena in the center of the arena.

This inevitably led the people to speculate about the girl's identity, and even their king had to lower himself.

Among the public, there were also some who paid close attention to the newspapers. They vaguely suspected Mashiro's identity from her milky white eyes, but dared not believe it.

Unlike the bustling and noisy scene at the bullring, the major ports of Dressrosa were now eerily silent. The Donquixote Family executives had temporarily taken over all the ports in place of the port staff.

From Port No. 1 and Port No. 2, one can easily see silver-white warships speeding towards them in the distance.

At Port Three, a massive ship was slowly approaching—it was "Drought" Jack and his Mammoth. After subduing the Beasts Pirates, Mashiro had released Jack and Mammoth back to Onigashima.

At first, they would rather die than become members of any "pirate alliance." It wasn't until someone appeared and scolded them that they silently acquiesced. As long as Kaido was still their leader, they had no intention of fiercely resisting.

At Port No. 4, two ships are rapidly approaching each other. One ship is flying a flag with a pair of huge wings, while the other is flying a flag with a goggles pattern.

The two ships were carrying the four army commanders of the revolutionary army and the chief of staff.

The final bell rang over the bullfighting arena, and the roar of the crowd rose like a tidal wave. The final winners of the four groups stood in the center of the arena, their eyes sharp and their fighting spirit high.

Everyone knew that today's battle was not just about victory, but also about the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, which symbolized supreme power. The shouts from the audience were deafening, while on the viewing platform, Donquixote Doflamingo and Hyuga Mashiro watched the battle with ease.

Mashiro gently raised her eyes and looked at Doflamingo. She smiled slightly, and her superior aura forced Doflamingo to take this young girl seriously.

Doflamingo appeared relaxed, but his gaze frequently swept around, keenly sensing the unusual atmosphere outside the arena. He chuckled softly, "Today's Dressrosa isn't just about the excitement surrounding this match."

Mashiro's eyes flickered slightly, her smile undiminished: "Let them have their fun for a while, the show has only just begun."

Meanwhile, the Donquixote Family had tightly controlled all the ports of Dressrosa, prohibiting even ordinary ships from entering or leaving. A fleet of silver warships rapidly approached, flying naval flags and exuding a chilling aura.

On the deck of the command ship, Admiral Candidate Fujitora and Momomoto stood side by side, their expressions serious as they watched the massive Mammoth gradually appear in the distance.

Fujitora lightly tapped the ground with his cane, his senses rapidly activating: "That giant ship ahead is Jack the Drought's flagship, the Mammoth. Their target is probably us."

It's no coincidence that the Navy and the Four Emperors' subordinates are heading to the same place at the same time.

Momousagi sneered, her sword slightly unsheathed: "Perfect. These guys are always causing trouble in the New World. Since we've run into them today, let's take care of them all at once!"

Before the words were finished, a dark shadow suddenly rose from the Mammoth, its massive form blotting out the sun—it was Jack in his beast form.

His muscles bulged, and he was filled with rage. He fearlessly met the combined attack of the two generals. Fujitora and Momousagi launched a fierce offensive, but Jack's defense was extremely powerful. Although he was at a disadvantage, he was not defeated for a time.

Just as Fujitora was preparing to launch an even stronger gravity attack, a sharp whistling sound rang out, and a burst of flames suddenly appeared in the sky, with a scorching heat sweeping in all directions.