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

On the deck of a ship at sea, X Drake, the Red Flag, gazed at the red earth continent before him and couldn't help but sigh.

He is the captain of the "SWORD" unit and also an ancient species ability user, making him a valuable asset to the Navy.

"You want me to join this war as a third party plotting to seize the Eternal Log Pose from the Straw Hat Pirates? On the surface, it's to fish in troubled waters and take advantage of the chaos, but in reality, it's to help the Navy, right?"

Drake silently thought about the orders he had received from the Navy and the World Government, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

Faced with such an order, he had no choice but to obey.

Therefore, Urquid, the "eccentric monk," could not understand his choice and parted ways with him.

Of course, this senior monk seemed to have vaguely sensed or realized something as they parted ways.

"At that time, this humble monk will be on a nearby island, watching the live stream and offering a sincere prayer for Captain Drake..."

His face still wore that kind, benevolent smile, like that of a virtuous monk.

Drake could only thank him with a wry smile; he had nothing else to say.

"Prince Gross, Coby, Helmeppo, Hibari, and even Grandmaster Tsuru's granddaughter, Peacock, are they also going to participate in this war?!"

His mind raced through the names of these people, and he fell silent for a moment.

Koby and Bellmare, two talents who just joined the Navy this year, are already being assigned to participate in such a competition and battle.

Hibari is Koby's junior, and has even less seniority.

Peacock is qualified enough and has good ability.

She is a Paramecia-type Whip-Whip Fruit user, and can command everything she whips, including buildings.

However, given that even she, as the granddaughter of Lieutenant General Tsuru, the chief of staff, could not avoid being drafted into this war.

It's easy to imagine just how much importance and concern the World Government places on this war!

"In addition to the members of our SWORD unit, even Chaton and Momousagi, who were previously serving as admirals in the Navy reserve force, were still drafted into the battlefield this time."

"It seems the World Government and the Navy have truly gone all out; victory or defeat hinges on this battle!!"

Drake sighed, and then, following instructions, slowly moored the ship at the pre-arranged location.

We await the start of this war.

From this vantage point, he could clearly see the changes in the battle situation and everything that was happening on the battlefield platform.

There, the naval personnel, along with all the resources and strength of the World Government, were already assembled and ready for battle.

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963 – Supreme combat power and supreme authority!! As a witness, I saw it all with my own eyes!!

Tens of thousands of naval officers and soldiers, all the black-clad government agents from CP1 to CP9, a thousand Celestial Dragons guarding Mary Geoise in knightly armor, hundreds of Pacifista aircraft...

The entire elite force of the World Government has been assembled here!

Even the armored knights who guarded the Celestial Dragons in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise were brought in by the Five Elders to serve as some of their fighting force.

There are also pacifists left over from the Navy's former science department.

Since Vegapunk disappeared without a trace, the growth rate of pacifists on their side has been extremely slow.

The hundreds of Pacifista aircraft that have been brought out so far represent both previous stockpiles and a complete depletion of their resources, with all their forces being deployed.

All of these troops were placed under the unified command of the Commander-in-Chief of the Three Armies, Steelbone Kong.

Even Sakazuki, the 20th Admiral of the Navy, is just an ordinary soldier on such a battlefield—a soldier who obeys orders and carries them out!

Even Kong, who led the army, was not the overall commander and commander-in-chief of this war.

Those who truly take charge and hold supreme command and authority over troops are naturally the Five Elders of the World Government, who personally participate in the operation and also wield the highest power in the world!

They are the highest echelon of the Celestial Dragons, the rule among the world's nobles, and for the past few decades, the highest leaders of the entire world government—no, the entire world!

At this moment, they sat high on the red earth continent, each of the five people arranged with an extremely luxurious chair.

They sat there, expressionless, their eyes filled with indifference and coldness, scanning the army below and the massive execution rack.

His commanding position and the aura of authority emanating from him caused the navy personnel on the platform below, who were on high alert, to visibly tense up.

"Is it coming?"

Jaigolusia Satan stared ahead with an emotionless gaze.

"Maybe we'll have to wait a bit longer."

The bald Five Elders, with a long sword slung across their shoulders, pushed up their glasses, their expressions serious.

"They will definitely find a suitable opportunity to intervene in this war!!"

As they spoke, the aura emanating from the group gradually began to unfold.

An extremely powerful aura emanated from their bodies.

The aura emanating from each of them was almost stronger than that of Akainu during the Marineford War!

They represent the highest authority of the World Government, and are naturally its strongest fighting force!

They are not the kind of lazy, pleasure-seeking scum who only know how to enjoy themselves and wait to die after gaining power.

Those chosen by Im to rule the world must possess unique abilities!

That surging, powerful momentum undoubtedly proves this point!

"Is this the Five Elders in person?"

Smoker, summoned to continue the battle, stood in the naval ranks, three cigars dangling from his lips, gazing at the five imposing old men atop the Red Line, and sighed inwardly:

"As expected of the world government's top leader, he is definitely not the same kind of person as ordinary Celestial Dragons."

"Even the five old men in power possess such strength..."

"It seems the World Government's hidden true power is stronger than I imagined~~~"

He murmured to himself, his face gradually tightening again.

This war is destined to completely change the world; it's a battle that will go down in history!

Even though he strongly disapproved of some of the World Government's actions, he had no reason to refuse such a war.

Regardless of which side he supports, he wants to witness it all firsthand!

There are quite a few other naval personnel who share similar thoughts, and most of them do not have the same unwavering gaze as the World Government imagines.

However, this doesn't matter to world governments.

Regardless of the battle situation, the outcome of a war is often determined by the most advanced combat forces.

These naval soldiers are enough to show up, boost morale, and serve as cannon fodder to hold things off at crucial moments.

This is also the most genuine thought in the hearts of the World Government and the Five Elders.

Therefore, they completely disregarded the feelings of the navy below them.

What a joke! I've even brought in the Celestial Dragons' guards, so how could I possibly care about your opinions?!

The Five Elders watched all this with cold indifference, until...

"Isn't it about time?!"

After a while, as the sun rose high in the sky, the blond middle-aged Five Elders sitting there spoke in a deep voice.

"Take the prisoner to the execution ground!!"

With this order given, and under the live broadcast of the video player and the gaze of countless viewers worldwide, Sabo, the second-in-command of the Revolutionary Army, the Chief of Staff, and the one who launched the Eight-Nation Revolution and other events, was escorted to the execution platform by a line of World Government soldiers.

At this time, Sabo could not be described as utterly miserable, but he was certainly much more haggard.

Clearly, his life under the watchful eye of the world government has not been easy during this period.

If it weren't for this final battle for execution, he might have been secretly executed by the World Government long ago, who knows?

But at least, his spirits seem fine, except for being a little listless.

However, the occasional flashes of worry in his eyes revealed that he was not at peace.

"In just one more hour, the execution of [Red Emperor] Sabo will officially begin!!"

The cold words uttered by the Five Elders sealed Sabo's fate.

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964 I don't want to keep risking my life for the Celestial Dragons!! Hurricane! Aerial attack! Dragon appears!!

"This is your last chance. If you don't show yourself, then we can't be sure you'll still have a chance to save him!"

Jaigolusia Satan Saint, without any scruples, or rather, by directly tearing off the pretense of civility, brought the battle between the two sides into the open!

Immediately after he finished speaking, four other powerful auras emanated from his side.

Clearly, they are also using their actions to prove what Jaigollucia Satan said.

When the actual execution takes place, these five will be the strongest line of defense!

Unlike the original Marineford War, where Garp held back and Sengoku hesitated to use his full strength due to concerns for his old friend's grandson, the game didn't end like the one where a whole ocean of water was held back.

They will let everyone know exactly why these five people are qualified to stand at the top of the world!

They were serious about this execution and battle!

The overwhelming aura emanating from these five top figures on the vast ocean sent shivers down the spines of all the naval soldiers below.

They began to focus their attention on the enemy who was about to arrive and whom they would have to deal with!

They were all clear about who their opponents were, and they understood very well that this battle was basically a fight to the death.

Amidst this sweeping red tide, those who remained in the Navy, whether driven by a ruthless sense of justice like Akainu or a more moderate approach like the doves, were all genuinely committed to their own sense of justice and truly obedient soldiers.

Therefore, they could not choose to retreat when faced with such a powerful pirate force.

But at the same time, first there was the Marineford War, and then the Red Line battlefield.

They have already paid too much for their justice and for the World Government, especially since this execution was not because of pirates, but because of the Revolutionary Army.

"If I can survive this battle... 々～ ..."

Some sailors instinctively clutched the amulets their families had prayed for for them, or the pocket watches with family photos on them.

"Just retire and leave!!"

They all silently conceived this idea and made this resolution in their hearts.

They have already sacrificed too much for the Navy, for the World Government, and for their own ideals and justice.

Despite not breaking away from the navy, they were still affected by the wave of communism and new ideas emerged.

The most important point is this:

"I don't want to keep working for the Celestial Dragons!!"

They glanced at the holy knights in armor who had been transferred from Mary Geoise, exuding an air of superiority, and couldn't help but think to themselves.

The atmosphere in the entire venue gradually became tense and somber following the words of the Five Elders.

But in front of the entire Red Earth continent, on that boundless sea, there was not a single ship, not a single vessel.

At the same time, having learned from the previous experience of being infiltrated from the seabed by Whitebeard, they also deployed many reconnaissance submarines in the bottom waters surrounding the Red Line to report the situation at all times.

But no matter what measures they took, the entire sea in front of them remained calm and still, without any disturbance.

This scene caused all five elders to frown simultaneously.

Even residents around the world watching the numerous images broadcast by the video Den Den Mushi (snail phone slug) were discussing it extensively.

Could it be that most of the things the world government needs to deal with haven't arrived yet?

Just when everyone thought that the forces that would save Sabo, the Red Emperor of the Revolutionary Army, were still on their way.

Suddenly!

Whoosh!

A dark green hurricane suddenly rose from the sky, swirling wildly and blowing in all directions across the continental platform!

"this is?!"