The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

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On a vast ocean in the New World, the Straw Hat Pirates are here.

"Public execution?!"

When Luffy saw this familiar message, his eyebrows twitched involuntarily.

He hadn't forgotten that his brother Ace had received the same public execution.

Now, is it the turn of his other three or four brothers, Sabo?!

"It seems the World Government is also quite wary of our journey to the final island, Laugh Tale, so they have no choice but to take such action to stop our progress?"

Robin and the others quickly guessed the World Government's intentions.

And this, in fact, perfectly aligns with their intentions.

They brought out Laugh Tale's permanent pointer and made it public precisely to ensure Sabo's safety and rescue him!

At least for now, there's absolutely no need to worry about Sabo's safety.

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[After writing for so long, it's finally time for the final battle. If I drag this out any longer, there's really nothing left to write. After this final battle, let's end it here!]

953 In this battle, the tides have turned, but the advantage lies with us. Let's fight!

However, the World Government's choice this time was both reasonable and unexpected.

"Another public execution?!"

The situation was exactly the same as when Fire Fist Ace was executed.

Now that the World Government knows that it wants to stop the Straw Hat Pirates from going to Laugh Tale, a major battle is inevitable.

So they decided to hold another public execution, so as not to tarnish the reputation of the World Government!

"Oh dear, that's always been in line with the World Government's style, except... "

Aokiji leaned against the ground, propping up half his cheek with one arm: "According to the information I have so far, the World Government and the Navy's combat power are really running out."

"Right now, they simply cannot withstand the combined attack from the Revolutionary Army and the two major Four Emperors of the New World."

"I don't know where they get their confidence and audacity from, or if some other powerful force gives them the right to do this..."

As Aokiji spoke, he seemed to have thought of something, and his tone gradually lowered, a look of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

He vaguely seemed to know something: deep within the World Government's Pongol Castle, there truly seemed to be some unknown, powerful force hidden, or perhaps, an existence above the Five Elders, a being of a higher level than them.

If someone of that level of power or influence were to participate in the battle, then perhaps...

He pondered for a moment, lost in thought.

"But no matter what, we still have to accept this battle, right?"

Sanji stood to the side, holding a cigarette in both hands, and lightly lit the remaining embers:

"Previously, it was at Marine Headquarters that the Marineford War took place in order to rescue Luffy's brother."

"This time, it was triggered by the World Government, and it's also about rescuing Luffy's brother. The scale should be no less than the Marineford War..."

At this point, Sanji, as if possessed, glanced at Luffy, who was standing there looking sullen.

It seems that being the older brother of their silly captain is quite unlucky.

They are either being publicly executed or on their way to being publicly executed.

Hmm, I wonder if it was their silly captain who brought this calamity upon them.

The fact that two major upheavals occurred within a year, both within just one year of them setting sail, is quite remarkable.

Sanji shook his head, trying his best to banish these thoughts from his mind.

"But then again..."

Zoro was wiping the blade of the Second Generation Kitetsu, casually saying:

"Since the World Government intends to carry out the execution publicly, can I interpret it as...?"

Buzz~! !

He held the demon sword upright, its clear blade reflecting his bloodthirsty and warlike eyes.

"Is this a provocation against us, a declaration of war against us?!"

He grinned, seemingly somewhat looking forward to the impending, dramatic battle and the unpredictable situation.

During the Marineford War, although he took down a lieutenant general-level opponent, he clearly wasn't satisfied yet!

This time, no matter what, we're going to have a real, big fight!

"Yeah, this is clearly a challenge to us!!"

With his hands on his hips, Usopp declared confidently, "As one of the Four Emperors' pirate crews, of course we have to take it on!"

"We can't let those guys look down on us like that!!"

"You know, we were able to rescue Ace during the Marineford War, even when surrounded by so many elite naval commanders!!"

"Not to mention the World Government, which is already severely weakened, and the Navy Headquarters, which is seriously lacking in high-level forces!!"

His face suddenly filled with pride, and he said confidently:

"Moreover, our side is much stronger than when we participated in the last Marineford War!!"

"With Uncle Yixiao and the addition of Aokiji and the others, the high-end combat power has increased by more than just one or two levels!!!"

"What's more, we still have the Whitebeard Pirates and the Revolutionary Army as allies and allies..."

"We are absolutely certain of winning this war!!!"

Yes, during the last Marineford War, the Marine Headquarters was at its peak, with all sorts of powerful figures, including the three admirals and the Fleet Admiral.

At that time, they did not have a Marine Admiral like Aokiji, nor combat power like Issho.

And only the Whitebeard Pirates stood by them, along with the criminals released from Impel Down.

Even with this lineup, they were able to easily suppress the Navy, achieve an absolute victory, and retreat safely!

Now, with the addition of the revolutionary army, their side's strength has increased dramatically.

In this battle, the tide has turned, and the advantage lies with us! It's absolutely worth fighting for!

Usopp, the great god, can't wait to return to that arena and dominate the battlefield once again!

"You're right, Usopp!!"

Robin smiled slightly, "Last time, in 990, the Navy still had the Seven Warlords of the Sea as their help."

"But now, because the World Government abolished the policy of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, they have lost this power."

"On the contrary, we have even more opportunities."

The others nodded in agreement; from any perspective, they had no reason to lose.

In contrast, the world government's response this time seems more like a desperate measure, hastily devising such a countermeasure.

To save face, they staged another public execution.

Well, if we succeed, that's fine, but if we lose...

That would have completely destroyed the prestige that the navy had fought so hard to regain!

All the Straw Hat Pirates members are confident that they can defeat the World Government once again!!

Especially after experiencing so many adventures in the new world, their strength has been greatly enhanced once again!

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954 The terrifying power hidden within the World Government!!

They are completely different now compared to when they were at Marineford.

They have undergone a qualitative change and leap forward. Sometimes they even wonder what would happen if they were to return to the time of the Marineford War!

I'm afraid that by then, their advantage will be even stronger than before!

If that was the case back then, then it goes without saying that what they will face next is a Navy and the World Government that are already broken and weakened, and can't even muster up much of their strength.

If the World Government were to declare war on them, it would actually suit their purposes perfectly!

"However, the World Government must be aware of this as well, yet they are still publicizing this matter so extensively..."

Nami pondered for a moment, "That means they still have some tricks up their sleeves and hidden cards!"

"Hooray! After all, it has existed in this world for a full eight hundred years!"

Brooke let out his signature laugh, “I’ve lived for decades, I’m an old man, but I’m still full of energy.”

"Then, for a behemoth like the World Government, having lived for so long, it must be quite unwilling to not continue its magnificent existence!"

"They will definitely unleash all the resources and power they've accumulated over the past eight hundred years!!"

"Aww, that's right, after all, this is a pretty good opportunity!!"

Franky held four bottles of Coke in both hands, opened the corks one by one, and chug them down his throat.

"Yes, this is an excellent opportunity to wipe out the three forces of us, the Revolutionary Army, and the Whitebeard Pirates together."

Jinbe, with his arms crossed, offered a fair assessment:

"If it were just a matter of dealing with one faction, the World Government might not be willing to make a losing deal. But in this situation, executing Sabo would clearly let them know that all three of our factions would be present. So...々～~"

"The World Government will definitely use all their resources to eliminate us once and for all, extending their rule for hundreds more years!!!"

"So, you mean going all in?"

Uncle Yixiao tapped the ground lightly with his cane-sword: "They're planning a high-stakes gamble. If they win, if they win this battle, they'll still be the high and mighty World Government, and the Celestial Dragons will still be the descendants of gods."

When talking about "the descendants of God," even though he has the whites of a blind man's eyes, he still manages to give people a feeling of mockery and disdain.

"However, if we lose the bet, then the three of us will storm into the World Government, instantly changing the world and completely ending their rule!"

"This is a gamble that concerns the entire world, with the whole ocean as the stake..."

Uncle Yixiao's face revealed the smile of a seasoned gambler: "I'll bet!!"

“Ah la la~”

After everyone finished speaking, Aokiji paused for a moment before slowly speaking:

“The world government doesn’t need to be in such a hurry; there are many other measures it can take.”

"Although it feels like being slowly cut by a soft knife, causing them pain, it hasn't penetrated to the bone marrow yet, and the current situation is not critical."

"They rushed into this gamble in a great hurry..."

"And since they were the bookmakers themselves, and now they've voluntarily entered the game, then it means..."

He looked up and slowly scanned the faces of the Straw Hat Pirates: "They are 100% confident of winning the bet!!"

Aokiji said in a deep voice, "Although I'm not sure what their trump card or backup plan is, over the years, I've been able to vaguely sense that deep within the Pongel Castle, there truly exists some unspeakable, terrifying power!"

"In my view, even the Five Elders, who hold power, are not the true leaders of the World Government, nor the true masters of this world!!"

He laid bare everything he knew to demonstrate his stance.

Even though he was a Marine Admiral and a member of the World Government's top combat force, he still stood on the side of the Straw Hat Pirates.

His current identity is simply that of a pirate on the Straw Hat Pirates' ship, nothing more.

"Other terrifying, mysterious forces..."

When Aokiji, a former employee of the World Government, personally revealed the inside story, the Straw Hat Pirates' faces showed both "I knew it" and a slightly more serious expression.

These people have gotten to where they are today in just one year.

So, during the eight hundred years that the World Government ruled this world, how profound must their foundation and hidden power have been!

Even Aokiji felt terror and apprehension, which is enough to demonstrate how terrifying that power was!

Although they had gone through many adventures and with the help of Link's magical gadgets, they had finally reached their current situation.