Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

As soon as Yann finished speaking, he vanished from his spot in a flash, then turned slightly and headed towards the distant battlefield.

"boom……"

The conflict between the Revolutionary Army and the Navy broke out again, and after Yann appeared to rescue them, Dragon's intervention caused the situation to escalate.

Just as Arn and Dragon were locked in fierce combat, the Revolutionary Army suddenly revealed their terrifying fangs. Issho, who had been lying in ambush nearby, launched a surprise attack on Arn, putting him at a complete disadvantage.

Even more dangerously, the "Beast Warriors" were held up by the Revolutionary Army and were unable to come to their aid.

Finally, news of this extremely critical battle reached the ears of the Five Elders, who then contacted Corazon and offered him considerable benefits in exchange for Corazon's involvement in a surprise attack on the Revolutionary Army's Linghou region. This forced the Revolutionary Army, which was about to breach the G-9 branch, to retreat.

[578. Chapter 579 Dying Wounds]

"boom!"

As the latest intelligence on the situation in Wano Country reached the Five Elders, the blond-haired elder couldn't help but slam his hand on the table, exclaiming with relief, "Just a hair's breadth away, and the G-9 branch would have been finished!"

The five elders with the mustache agreed. "Yes, fortunately, Lieutenant General Yann managed to hold out for nearly half an hour under the combined attack of Dragon and that strongman named Yixiao. Otherwise, even if we had persuaded Corazon, it would have been too late."

The five elders with long hair spoke with a solemn expression.

"That man Dragon is indeed extremely dangerous. He launched this almost all-out attack so decisively on the eve of the CP0 team's arrival, even taking the 'Beast Pirates' into consideration, and forcibly holding back Yamato's reinforcements."

"Drag knows too many secrets and rules about both the Navy and the World Government. I don't know if he guessed the arrival time of the CP0 team or if he left some backup plan within the Navy."

The blonde Five Elders' final words were tinged with suspicion.

After all, Dragon launched this surprise attack at the perfect time and with such sensitivity. If it had been just a little later, the elite CP0 squad supporting Wano Country would have arrived on the battlefield.

According to the original plan, once the two CP0 squads arrived, their combined strength with Vice Admiral Yann would be enough for the G-9 branch to plan a counterattack against the Revolutionary Army, further reducing the Revolutionary Army's influence in Wano Country.

Although they managed to barely repel the Revolutionary Army's attack on the G-9 branch by launching a surprise attack on the Revolutionary Army's undefended rear with the help of Corazon's strength.

However, Lieutenant General Yann, whose injuries had not yet fully healed, seemed to have become even more serious under the attack of Dragon and Ikko. After the Revolutionary Army retreated, he fell into a coma on the spot, and his condition was so serious that he needed to be rescued by the army doctor.

"And that Ichisho... where did that monster, who's comparable to a Marine Admiral, come from? He's such a nuisance." The long-haired Five Elders said in an unfriendly tone.

"Fortunately, Yamato and Corazon are the two forces in Wano Country that are keeping the Revolutionary Army in check, otherwise the G-9 branch would probably be in an even more difficult situation..."

After a pause, the Five Elders with the mustache spoke.

"With Vice Admiral Yann seriously injured, once the CP0 team arrives in Wano Country, confirm as soon as possible whether Yamato is qualified to bear the title of 'Shichibukai'. Otherwise, with only two CP0 teams, they may not be able to stop those two monsters, Dragon and Issho, at the same time."

"That's right. However, the fact that the Revolutionary Army launched a series of large-scale raids on the G-9 branch in such a short period of time is enough to demonstrate the G-9 branch's control and threat to the Revolutionary Army. This also proves that our strategy is effective..."

……

Just as the Five Elders were discussing the situation in Wano Country, at that moment, Aon, who was unconscious and covered in blood in the eyes of the G-9 branch of the Marines, had been sent to the operating room for emergency treatment.

"Lieutenant General Yann's... injuries are very serious!!!"

Many of the Marines who witnessed Yann's injuries were filled with worry.

After all, unlike the last time when Lieutenant General Yann was outwardly unharmed but suffered only internal organ damage, this time Lieutenant General Yann had more than a dozen injuries all over his body with visible bones, and his right hand, which was holding the knife, was almost severed at the root.

Even so, when the other marines tried to take the Zanpakuto from Arn's hand while he was unconscious, Arn's five fingers still gripped the hilt tightly, as if his will to uphold justice had not been broken by his injuries.

"Please... be alright, Lieutenant General Yann!"

Many sailors prayed silently for Yann outside the operating room, while the medics inside were focused on saving the admirable and respected man.

However, what no one knew was that what lay on the operating table was merely Aon's Zanpakuto; the real Aon was leisurely sitting in a chair in the corner of the operating room, sipping fragrant tea unique to Wano Country.

Under the control of the "Soul-Slaying Blade: Mirror Flower Water Moon" ability, these military doctors will undergo a life-or-death emergency surgery and submit the relevant surgical report to the Navy Headquarters and the Holy Land Mary Geoise, so that they can confirm that Yann's injuries have rendered him unable to fight.

In this way, even if the two CP0 squads are completely outmaneuvered and wiped out by Dorrag, it will not implicate Y'en in any way. Instead, it will highlight Y'en's contributions and achievements to the G-9 branch.

Even in a more idealistic scenario, it might be possible to create a situation where both the CP0 team and the Revolutionary Army suffer heavy losses, thus allowing Wano Country to temporarily enter a brief period of "peace" that could be broken at any moment.

'Hmm? Perfect. Given my current state of injury, it's perfectly reasonable for Major General Hope to take over full command of military affairs once he arrives, isn't it?'

Thinking of this, Yann's lips couldn't help but curl into a slight smile.

What worries Aon is that, based on their normal speed, Sora and Luminous should have already arrived in the Wano Country waters.

However, neither the Navy's intelligence nor Corazon's and the Revolutionary Army's intelligence network has recently discovered any unfamiliar foreigners around six or seven years old in Wano Country.

"Where did those two silly kids go?"

Yaen sighed softly and muttered to himself.

If it weren't for the information reflected in Sora and Hikari's Vivre Cards indicating that their condition was still normal, Ahn would have felt a sense of urgency.

"Once we find those two idiots, we have to give them a good beating! We absolutely can't go easy on them this time!!!"

Immediately after the emergency surgery was successful and "Ya'en" was sent to the ward, Ya'en confirmed that there were no problems with the current situation of the G-9 branch. Then, he consciously fell into a "coma" in the ward and sent his consciousness back to baby-5's mental space.

……

During this time, while Luo and Baby-5 traveled around most of the islands of the Mara Islands, Aon, who occasionally sent his consciousness into Baby-5's mental space, also witnessed the changes firsthand.

In less than a month, it is naturally impossible to see any significant changes that the "Island Commune Project" has brought to the Mara Islands.

However, from the changes in the spirit of the common people in those island villages, Yann could sense that the "Island Commune Plan" was like an inconspicuous drop of water falling into their difficult lives, and then creating a ripple of hope.

That glimmer of hope, in the eyes of those ordinary people, was more of a hope to escape a life of uncertainty and poverty.

The newspaper publicity preceding the "Distributor Cooperation Program" was one of the reasons why ordinary people readily believed that the distributors of the "Lian Trading Company" had begun to commune on the island.

'After all... that seems to be a well-known merchant guild on the high seas; they wouldn't deceive them, would they?'

[579. Chapter 580 The Fool and the World]

When Yan entered Baby-5's mental space this time, and controlled one of Baby-5's eyes to look around, he discovered that Luo and Baby-5 were currently on the most prosperous island in the Mara Islands.

Of course, even this most prosperous island in the Mara Islands is only considered one of the larger of the small islands.

The main reason why this island has become one of the few relatively prosperous towns in the Mara Islands is its geographical location in the very center of the Mara Islands.

In addition, the establishment of a small naval base on the island provided the basic conditions for its prosperity, attracting merchants and all sorts of people. Even the "Lian Trading Company," which was responsible for the Mara Islands, used this place as its center.

"Lord Yone, should we go find the Revolutionary Army here first?" Baby-5 asked Yone in the mental space.

“No need, you can proceed at your own pace. I just need to observe,” Yann replied.

Soon, after a brief stroll around the island like travelers, Luo and Baby-5 entered the island's tavern.

Of course, Luo and Baby-5 didn't want to dine; they simply wanted to sit in the tavern for a while and listen to the idle chatter of the drunkards.

Although most of the drunkards' words are just boasting, they also reflect many real details about each island.

"Two glasses of rum, and three special snacks, please..."

The bartender glanced up at the two men, Luo and Baby-5, who were sitting at a table in the corner wearing gray cloaks, and quickly brought over the corresponding food.

Immediately, through Baby-5's ear, Yann listened to the idle chatter of the guests around him: some talking about the latest developments at sea, others boasting about their glorious past, and still others complaining about their wives wasting peals by going out to get their hair done...

However, after passing through several groups of guests, in the few occasional conversations, Yann still heard the words "Lian Trading Company" and "island communeization," thus judging the common people's attitude towards these changes.

"Clang~"

As night deepened, more and more customers came to the tavern, but the proportion of ordinary people among them decreased, and there were more people dressed strangely.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of Luo and Baby-5, and a calm, emotionless voice rang out.

"Hello, may I sit here?"

Luo looked around and noticed that almost all the other tables in the tavern were already full. He then glanced at the blond man in front of him, dressed like a magician, and said, "Whatever."

The blond man nodded, then sat down directly across from Luo and Baby-5, and ordered the bartender, "A glass of rum and a plate of fried rice."

Then, the blond man raised his eyes slightly and looked at Luo and Baby-5, who were wearing gray cloaks and whose features were obscured, and spoke.

"Since we're classmates, let me tell you about your future fortunes."

After a pause, the blond man took out a tarot deck from his pocket with his black-gloved hands and placed it on the table.

Luo glanced coldly at the blond man, but didn't say anything or pay any attention to him.

However, with the help of Baby-5's eyes, Yann recognized the man in front of him—Basil Hawkins, who, like Law, was one of the "Eleven Supernovas" in the original timeline, and whose Devil Fruit was called the "Strawman-Strawman Fruit".

What worries Yann the most is that Basil Hawkins seems to be one of the few people in this ocean who has the ability to predict future trajectories.

'A coincidence? Or...did this guy come here on purpose?'

Yann thought to himself, but didn't say anything, instead simply observing Hawkins' movements through Baby-5's eyes.

Hawkins was not annoyed by Luo and Baby-5's disregard. Instead, he moved his hand back and forth over the spread-out tarot cards, then pulled out a tarot card and held it up in front of him.

The next moment, Hawkins' lips curled into a slight smile. He flipped the Carlo card between his fingers toward Luo and said, "So you are a doctor, sir?"

Luo's expression stiffened slightly, and he couldn't help but feel a bit surprised.

Although Luo is now working as a biological scientist, deep down he still identifies as a doctor, and all his research is aimed at healing the overall fragility of humanity.

"Wonderful……"

Yern controlled Baby-5's mouth to move, and it spoke, "Then, may you tell my fortune?"

Upon hearing this, Hawkins shuffled his tarot cards again and asked, "Of course, no problem. What would this lady like to have a reading?"

“Let’s do it the same way as before, and divine my true identity,” Yann said.

"It's very simple..."

As Hawkins spoke, he casually drew a card from the tarot deck. He glanced at the contents of the card and was about to speak when he suddenly froze.

"Hmm?" Yann asked.

Hawkins' expression changed, and he gave Baby-5 a deep look before placing the card he was holding between his fingers onto the table.

The card depicts a person dressed in colorful clothes looking forward with their head held high, but their lifelike eyes reveal a hint of mockery.

"Fool!"

Hawkins began slowly. “This card is called The Fool, a card associated with uncertainty.”

"So?" Yann asked.

Hawkins glanced at Baby-5, his expression now completely serious and wary.

"The Fool" represents the unknown and uncertainty, and can be interpreted in countless ways. It also represents a mockery of Hawkins' divination.

"We need to draw another card to help us make a judgment."

As Hawkins finished speaking, one of the tarot cards that had been covering the table suddenly floated up and stood upright in front of Hawkins.

Clearly, Hawkins seems to have activated some special ability this time.