One Piece: Rayquaza of the Beasts Pirates

A huge New World nautical chart hangs on the office wall. A man with a round, afro-like hairstyle is intently comparing the newly delivered intelligence with the chart, marking and drawing on it, and occasionally exchanging a few words in hushed tones with the person on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

The other two important figures in the room, however, seemed to have no interest in the storm that was about to sweep across the new world.

"Mr. Garp, is it really okay to hand Luffy over to Zeff-sensei?" Admiral Aokiji Kuzan, who wore a green eyepatch on his forehead, asked with a hint of barely perceptible worry in his voice.

He didn't want to speak ill of Professor Zephyr, but ever since two years ago, when Professor Zephyr's training ship was almost completely wiped out by an unknown pirate wielding a naginata, his personality had started to go strange.

The general who once practiced celibacy became increasingly extreme and unpredictable in his personality.

Kuzan doesn't want to comment on whether this change is right or wrong, but is it really a good idea to leave a kid who keeps clamoring to become the Pirate King to be taught by the current Zephyr teacher?

"It's alright. Hahaha, that's Zephyr, after all." Garp picked his nose and laughed heartily, looking completely unconcerned.

(Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, a certain rubber brat who had made a fool of himself was experiencing the "education of love" from his senior brothers and sisters, occasionally letting out a cry of pain.)

"You two, keep your voices down."

Zhan Guo looked at the two people who were talking about children's education as if no one else was around, and sighed helplessly.

If it weren't for Kizaru having a mission and Akainu's personality not being suitable for participating in this mission, he really wouldn't want to bring these two along.

At that moment, Vice Admiral Tsuru, on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, interjected: "Sengoku, to what extent does the World Government require our navy to intervene?"

Sengoku took a deep breath and turned his attention back to the strategic deployment: "At present, the best situation is naturally that the Red-Haired Pirates and the Beast Pirates fight to the death, and our Navy takes the opportunity to strike and wipe them out in one fell swoop."

"The worst-case scenario is that the Whitebeard Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates also get involved, hoping to take advantage of the situation, which could eventually lead to a war that ignites the entire New World."

It wasn't that he didn't want to see those so-called pirate emperors fighting each other to the bone, but rather that he feared the chaos in the New World would affect the Grand Line and the four seas.

That would destroy the good situation that the Navy has painstakingly maintained for many years in the Grand Line and across the seas.

Moreover, he had a secret mission that no one else knew about.

"Sengoku, everyone else is irrelevant, but Shanks must live."

This is a direct order from the Five Elders, the world's highest authority, and it is beyond question and cannot be refuted.

The Warring States period was naturally unable to resist and could only silently accept its fate.

As for why the world government's supreme power has some kind of secret connection with a pirate...

Children ask about right and wrong; adults only distinguish between advantages and disadvantages.

"What a mess!"

Zhan Guo sighed wearily.

I think it's probably better to retire earlier.

“Sengoku, Sengoku…” The repeated calls from Vice Admiral Tsuru on the other end of the Den Den Mushi pulled him back from his chaotic thoughts.

"Huh? Where were we?" Sengoku snapped out of his reverie, scratching his head apologetically. "Anyway, the World Government requires the Navy to prioritize stability above all else. Unless they can guarantee the complete annihilation of the Emperor Pirates, otherwise..."

Lieutenant General Tsuru sighed: "I understand, then we only have one choice left."

Given the World Government's requirements, the only option is to monitor them for now.

What to do afterwards?

They had no choice but to adapt to the situation.

Under such conditions, achieving any results is tantamount to dancing on a powder keg that is about to explode.

It's frustrating, but that's the rule.

While enjoying funding from the World Government, the Navy must also obey the World Government's arrangements.

After Lieutenant General He helped formulate an action plan, he hung up the phone.

The Warring States Marshal turned around, his face solemn, and said in a deep voice, "Order!"

Kuzan, Garp, and the G-10 base commander snapped to attention as if by reflex, awaiting Sengoku's orders.

"Immediately assemble two-thirds of the available warships, bring sufficient supplies, and set off now!"

Sengoku's finger slammed down on an unnamed island on the nautical chart.

That was the place that Tsuru deduced was most likely to be the battleground between the Red-Haired Pirates and the Beasts Pirates.

Amidst the turmoil on all sides, the atmosphere within Wano Country was equally tense, with a palpable sense of impending war.

In the Germa 66 kingdom, Vinsmoke Judge contributed a whole batch of elite android soldiers.

In the weapons factories of the Udon region, the furnaces burned day and night, and the craftsmen toiled away, sweating profusely as they frantically produced armor and weapons for the pirate henchmen and the newly joined android soldiers.

Ruscaina Island.

On this island that Kaido forcibly moved here, a group of uninvited guests have appeared.

"How long can your dumpling fruit last now?"

Kane asked the royalist beside him.

That's right, the Dango Fruit that can tame wild beasts has already been successfully found by the Beasts Pirates after a high-intensity search that spared no effort in manpower and resources, and has been handed over to Kaido's trusted secretary.

The royalist replied respectfully, "If you obey orders completely, I can guarantee it for seven days, after which the effect will gradually diminish."

Kane nodded in satisfaction: "That's enough. We can start making dumplings now."

He paused, then added, "Be careful not to catch too many; keep it to around fifty."

Draining the pond to catch all the fish is unacceptable.

After all, this kind of beast army is more of a surprise force; it's effective in killing enemies at first sight, but it's not good for long-term combat.

"clear."

The royalist readily agreed and immediately led a team of well-prepared pirates to carry out the mission.

After Baohuang and the others left, leaving only Kane in the same spot, a sudden breeze swept across the forest clearing without warning, swirling up a few fallen leaves.

"Long time no see, Kane." A gentle and deep male voice quietly sounded.

"Could you please give us a heads-up before you show up next time?"

Kane rolled his eyes at the uninvited guest beside him, annoyed: "Dorag."

"I'll definitely do it next time."

Dorag said somewhat apologetically, then changed the subject: "Is the cooperation you mentioned last time still valid?"

"Oh? You've come to your senses?" Kane's lips curled into a smile. "Weapons trade is no problem, of course. In fact, I can even provide you with what you urgently need right now—food."

With Wano Country's consecutive bumper harvests, how to deal with the surplus food has become a new headache for Kane.

There's too much; we can't finish it all, we simply can't finish it all.

"That's great!"

Upon hearing this, Dragon's eyes instantly lit up with joy. Kane's troubles were precisely what the Revolutionary Army needed most.

Besides the necessary military support, the most fundamental aspect of the revolutionary cause lies in winning the hearts and minds of the people.

Nothing is more effective at winning people over than offering them a bowl of steaming rice when they are starving.

This is more effective than them saying a hundred things without actually speaking.

However, revolutionary armies have always been guerrilla warfare. Even if they successfully assist in overthrowing tyranny in a certain area, they usually return the power of governance to the local people rather than directly controlling it themselves.

This resulted in the revolutionary army's supplies, especially food, being in a state of constant shortage.

Only a few villages, like Shimotsuki Village, were willing to provide them with large amounts of food, but villages are villages after all, and what is a large amount of food for them is a drop in the ocean for the revolutionary army.

Now that Wano Country exists, the Revolutionary Army can finally breathe a sigh of relief regarding their food problem.

"You've really helped me a lot." A rare, genuine smile of relief appeared on Dorrag's usually stern face.

It's just a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Kane gave a meaningful smile: "Besides, in a way, we are allies."

He had a premonition that after this great battle with the Red-Haired Pirates, the Beasts Pirates would definitely be targeted by the World Government.

At that time, the revolutionary army might be needed to help divert attention.

"Oh?" Dragon was somewhat puzzled.

Based on his research in Wano Country during this period, Kane may be considered a wise ruler, but he definitely has no intention of liberating the people.

They were clearly not on the same side as the revolutionary army.

The two sides can cooperate normally without any problems, but their alliance relationship is questionable.

"Don't you want to overthrow the World Government?" Kane asked, getting straight to the point.

"are you serious?"

Dragon's gaze sharpened, and he looked at Kane with some disbelief: "You are the top commander of the Emperor Pirates. In the Beast Pirates, you are second only to one or two people."

In his view, Kane had absolutely no need to risk overthrowing the World Government; that would be a risk far outweighing the reward.

To this, Kane simply said, "I hate it when someone sits on my head."

"Our interests are aligned until the World Government collapses, you have no doubt about that."

Dragon said seriously, "You want to be the king of the world?"

“Why not?” Kane asked frankly, his tone full of strong confidence: “I don’t think my rule would be any worse than the current world government.”

In this world where everyone is worse off, the suffering of the lower classes is the norm, whether they are members of the world government or not.

Kings like King Riku III and Cobra are very few and far between, and can be called "wise rulers".

In fact, from Kane's perspective, they were still a little short of being wise rulers; they simply cared for the people and didn't like to cause trouble.

They cannot lead the people to a stable and prosperous life.

Upon hearing this, Dorrag's expression froze, and he found himself unable to refute it for a moment.

Kane's Wano Country clearly surpasses the vast majority of countries in this sea.

In addition to enjoying the peace that most people on this sea yearn for, the people of Wano Country also have a job that is enough to make a living.

Although life is not easy for people, they have stable incomes and holidays, which allows them to catch their breath.

"Let's cooperate before we overthrow the World Government, no matter what."

Kane extended his right hand with a friendly smile on his face.