RNP Chapter 65 Emergency Meeting, An Increasingly Interesting World
Chapter 65 Emergency Meeting, An Increasingly Interesting World
The New World, the waters near Dressrosa.
The Beasts Pirates' flagship, the Onigashima, shattered the tranquility of Dressrosa like a mobile steel fortress, heading straight for the port with a suffocating sense of oppression.
On the deck, Kaido, transformed into a blue dragon, was coiled like a mountain, his dragon eyes bloodshot, his violent aura stirring the sea and sky.
Quinn the Plague and Jhin the Wildfire, two powerful figures, stood guard on either side, exuding a murderous aura.
"Joker—!!!"
Kaido's roar was like thunder, shaking the entire Dressrosa.
"Get the hell out here! I want your damn Holy Grail War qualification!"
The port was already under martial law, and the Donquixote Family's officers were on high alert, but faced with the pressure of the Four Emperors, they all turned pale.
Trebol forced himself to remain calm, his body trembling slightly. Following Doflamingo's prior instructions, he shouted with all his might.
"Governor Kaido, please calm your anger! Our young master... he is currently attending an emergency meeting of the Seven Warlords of the Sea convened by the World Government in Mary Geoise! He cannot personally greet you, Governor Kaido!"
Kaido's dragon eyes gleamed even more fiercely, and the ship's side beneath his dragon claws groaned under the weight.
Torrepol quickly added, "However! Before his departure, the young master specifically instructed that he greatly admires Your Excellency's reputation and knows you would be interested in this matter!"
"The young master said he is willing to unconditionally offer his Master status to you, Governor! He only begs that you, Governor, show mercy to Dressrosa in consideration of our past cooperation!"
"Oh?" Kaido's anger subsided slightly, but his suspicion remained.
"That cunning flamingo, would he be so generous? He's in Mary Geoise, how could he possibly give me a chance?"
Torrepol breathed a sigh of relief and forced a fawning smile onto his face.
"Your Excellency is wise! The young master said he has a way! As long as Your Excellency gives your approval, this qualification will be yours immediately!"
"Young Master only hopes to serve under the Governor-General and contribute his modest efforts to winning the Holy Grail! To share in the glory of the omnipotent wish-granting machine!"
Kaido lowered his massive dragon head, scrutinizing Trebol. His violent aura slowly subsided, and he let out a deep, satisfied laugh.
"Hehehehe! He's smart to know his place! Tell Doflamingo, I'll take his qualification!"
"Once I get the Holy Grail, he'll get his share of the rewards! But..."
The dragon's eyes swept across Dressrosa.
"If they dare to play any tricks, I'll crush this island along with them! Keep sailing! First, we'll go to Marine Headquarters, dismantle it, and find out Jack's location, then we'll head to Alabasta! I want to personally confront those so-called Heroic Spirits!"
The Onigashima changed direction, carrying the overwhelming power of the Five Emperors, and headed towards the first half of the Grand Line.
Mary Geoise, Pangaea - Emergency Meeting Room.
The atmosphere was so heavy it was almost palpable.
Only three figures were seated around the enormous round table belonging to the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
Boa Hancock leaned lazily against the luxurious throne, playing with a strand of her hair, her beautiful face showing undisguised annoyance and disdain.
The naval officers opposite her didn't dare to even breathe loudly.
Her mind had already drifted to the imposing emperor in his golden armor, and she had no interest in the meeting at all.
Moonlight Moria's enormous body was crammed into a specially made chair, emitting a sinister laugh as his massive scissor hands made a "snap" sound.
He stared at the projection of information about Heroic Spirits on the conference table, his eyes gleaming with greed.
"Hehehehe... A powerful shadow... A powerful heroic spirit... If only I could get my hands on one..."
Don Quixote Doflamingo, legs crossed, a signature wicked grin on his face.
He appeared relaxed, but his mind was racing with calculations.
"Kaido... you've been tricked."
The show has begun, let's give a thunderous cheer (First Folio), what a great name, fufufufu.
Kaido "believed" that he had voluntarily offered his qualifications and "believed" that he had obtained the status of Master.
No, no, no, it should be that he "indeed" offered his qualifications, and Kaido is now "indeed" a Master and has the qualifications to summon Heroic Spirits.
However, the most crucial Command Seal contract and the connection to the Holy Grail are still secretly held by Doflamingo!
Hidden in the shadows, they can both utilize Kaido's power and wait for their opportune moment. It's a perfect conspiracy.
"Fufufufufufufu..."
Sitting in the main seat, listening to Doflamingo's ambiguous laughter, Fleet Admiral Sengoku's face turned ashen.
A list of absentees was laid out in front of him.
Crocodile: Located in Alabasta, he is believed to have summoned a powerful Heroic Spirit and is a prime suspect in the Alabasta incident! The barrier is highly likely related to his Heroic Spirit!
Jolac Mihawk's reply was just two words: "No time."
In reality, he was sharpening his sword somewhere, waiting for a worthy opponent.
Bartholomew Kuma: Whereabouts unknown! According to intelligence, his daughter, Jewelry Bonney, has been designated a Red Team Master! He has most likely gone to protect his daughter.
Sengoku sighed inwardly; he knew a little about the Great Bear's predicament.
Jinbe: Fishman Island replied that Jinbe is currently dealing with urgent matters with the Big Mom Pirates and has no time to spare.
Look! These are the so-called "Seven Warlords of the Sea"!
Sengoku slammed his fist on the table, furious.
"The summons has been issued, but only three can come! Crocodile is very likely the source of this disaster!"
"Hawkeye does whatever he wants! Kuma is struggling for his daughter! Jinbe is trapped by the Four Emperors! And Doflamingo..." His sharp gaze swept over the pink flamingo.
He also glanced at Morgans, who was standing silently to the side. Why were there so many idiots here today?
"So you've come, but I'd like to know why Kaido's ship appeared near your territory just now?"
Doflamingo shrugged, his smile unchanged.
"Fufufu, Warring States Marshal, I have no idea about that."
"Does Governor Kaido have to report to me where he wants to go? Perhaps he's just passing through, or... maybe he's also interested in the excitement of Alabasta?"
He skillfully steered the conversation away from the topic.
"Enough!" Sengoku forcibly suppressed his anger and brought up a huge screen, which displayed satellite images of Alabasta and the energy barrier surrounding it.
And a comparison image showing the transformation of the Drum Kingdom from a winter island to a tropical rainforest.
Vegapunk Tech, kid.
"You've all seen the current situation! Alabasta and a large area of the surrounding seas are completely sealed off by an extremely powerful unknown energy barrier! Even the Navy's scientific probes cannot penetrate it! The Drum Kingdom has also suffered a catastrophic ecological disaster! All of this happened shortly after Crocodile summoned the Heroic Spirits!"
He pointed at the screen, his voice heavy.
"Based on the information about the Holy Grail War released by Dilt, we have reason to believe that this is the terrifying power displayed by the Servant of Crocodile, the Black Faction's Heroic Spirit!"
"A power capable of altering celestial phenomena, distorting reality, and even isolating space! Its threat level far exceeds conventional understanding!"
Sakazuki, the Red Dog, sat next to Sengoku, arms crossed, his eyes sharp as knives beneath his hat brim, radiating an aura of intense, oppressive heat, like magma.
As one of the Black Faction Masters, he also summoned a Heroic Spirit, but at this moment he represents the Navy's position.
"This force poses an unprecedented challenge to the world order! It must be completely annihilated! The navy has assembled an elite fleet, under my personal command, and is on standby outside the barrier!"
"We need to find a way to immediately enter Alabasta, suppress Crocodile and his Heroic Spirits, and clear away all obstacles!"
His words were filled with ruthlessness and an undeniable killing intent.
"In addition," Sengoku added.
"According to the latest intelligence, the Navy's Black Order Master is Smoker, and the hero is Admiral Aokiji Garp."
"Also, Straw Hat Luffy, Revolutionary Army Sabo, Alabasta Princess Vivi, and many other Red Team Masters and their Servants entered the Alabasta region before the barrier was formed! They are currently trapped inside, their fate unknown, and the situation is extremely complex and dangerous!"
"Hmph, Red Team..." Akainu snorted coldly, his killing intent growing stronger.
"Given the complexity of the Holy Grail War and the extraordinary power displayed by the Heroic Spirits," Sengoku said, taking out a document.
"The highest decision-making body of the World Government has temporarily promulgated the 'Special Response Regulations for the Holy Grail War'."
1. Suspension of the privileges of the "Seven Warlords of the Sea": During the Holy Grail War and until the aftermath is completely eliminated, all privileges of the Seven Warlords of the Sea are temporarily frozen, and they must unconditionally cooperate with the Navy's operations.
2. Establish "Heroic Spirit Threat Level": Assess the threat level of a Heroic Spirit based on its displayed abilities. If the threat level reaches the "Catastrophe" level, such as the Alabasta incident, all means, including the "Buster Call," can be used without restriction to eliminate it.
3. Master Bounty Upgrade: The bounty on all Masters participating in the Holy Grail War will be reassessed based on their Servant threat level and actions, with no upper limit! Crocodile, in particular, is now listed as a heinous criminal, with a bounty of 4.064 billion, placing him alongside the Five Emperors!
4. Legalization of "Qualification Plunder": In specific areas, non-Masters are permitted and encouraged to engage in "qualification plunder" against exposed Masters. The Navy will provide assistance or refrain from interference as appropriate.
After the regulations were read aloud, the meeting room fell silent.
This practically granted the Navy immense freedom of action and the right to fire in the Alabasta theater, and even indirectly encouraged internal infighting.
Empress Hancock scoffed, "Boring regulations. But I'd like to see what rank that Hero King is."
She was determined to go to Alabasta as soon as possible.
Moria's eyes burned with even greater greed: "Hehehehe... An upgraded bounty... A more powerful shadow..."
Ming's smile deepened, a sneer playing on his lips: Freezing privileges?
Privileges always come from power itself!
"The meeting is adjourned!" Sengoku stood up.
"Gentlemen, the barrier and anomalies in Alabasta are the most direct proof of the Holy Grail War's danger! The Navy will spare no effort to resolve this crisis! Meeting adjourned!"
Akainu was the first to stand up and stride out of the meeting room, unconsciously releasing his Magma-Magma Fruit power, leaving charred footprints on the smooth floor.
His goal was clear—Alabasta!
Red Straw Hat, Revolutionary Army... and even Sand Crocodile, who also belongs to the Black Faction.
All the scum that obstructs "absolute justice" will be thoroughly purified in this desert!
As for the Holy Grail? That will be the new power for the Navy to control the world!
Unbeknownst to them, the contestants all seemed to be making their way to Alabasta.