Pirate's Freedom

The Billion Berry heading to Rogge Town is still floating on the sea.

In the second half of the Grand Route, behind the G1 branch of the Navy, the Red Harbor just around the corner is still as prosperous as ever.

On the avenue that runs through the port, casually dressed tourists pointed with their right hands in the direction of the shore, turned back and shouted excitedly to the crowd behind them.

"Look!! The ship is coming!!"

On the continuous white sails in the field of vision, there are many signs of Libra Seagull.

Under the escort of a large number of naval warships, large sailing ships of different shapes and extraordinary momentum slowly approached the port from all directions.

"Make way!! The royal family is going to pass through here!!"

The excited crowds running towards the shore raised puffs of smoke.

Not a moment.

In the eager anticipation of countless people, and under the protection of solemn navy and strong bodyguards, the rulers stepped down the gangway and stepped onto the central avenue leading directly to the bubble pod.

"Oh oh oh oh--!!"

The crowds on both sides of the Central Avenue were crowded, and bursts of exclamations sounded from far to near.

"That is Bill VI of the Kingdom of Erosho!!"

Wearing a white bearskin hat and a black fur cloak with gold rims, the man with his arms crossed has a thick black mustache, and his silent attitude seems a bit cold.

Behind him, some distance away.

"That is--"

With a yellow bullet chain slung across his body and a three-cornered hat on his head, among dozens of tall bodyguards dressed like cowboys——

"King John Burger of the Kingdom of Baliwood!!"

Wearing a dark blue tuxedo, a burgundy bow tie around his neck, and a top hat with a star pattern on it, the man has a beard.

"Why is he walking so slowly?!"

Holding a cane and one hand in his pocket, surrounded by fierce bodyguards, the man slowly moved forward bit by bit.

"Although I...walk very slowly..."

As if he heard people's doubts, the man with the red aquiline nose raised his thick eyebrows and shouted loudly.

"But I never take a step back!!"

"ah--"

Women on the roadside screamed.

"That's from the Taji Kingdom——!!"

Countless fine diamonds sparkled on the low-cut evening dress, and the makeup was exquisite. The noble woman used the crown as a headband and pulled her long hair up into huge buns, leaving only a few strands of blond hair curling down from her ears.

"Queen Menglulong!!"

The two bracelets collided on her white wrist, making a clear sound. She swayed slightly, looked around, gently shook the red wine glass in her hand, and smiled gracefully.

"My cup - to the eyes of the world~"

"ah--!!"

The ensuing bursts of screams were heard by both men and women.

"That King of the Lost Kingdom—King Mihei!!"

There is a cactus standing in the center. Under an ultra-wide brimmed hat like a potted plant, wearing a colorful cloak, the sinister-looking man has a downward hook-shaped beard.

With everyone's attention and cheers, he put a hand on his chest and shouted seriously.

"It's better to die standing than to live on your knees!!"

At this time, a sail shadow appeared in the distance.

"Ahh...!! That ship is-!!"

Shocked exclamations rang out, followed by an uproar.

"finally come!!"

Under the spotlight, an unusually tall figure appeared on the avenue.

"King Neptune, the Great Knight of the Ocean~~!!"

Wearing a crown, with thick and fluffy orange-red hair and beard, the 12-meter-tall strong mermaid has a solemn expression, holding a finely carved trident, and a circle of bubbles around his waist. He is half walking, half floating slowly. Move forward slowly.

"besides--!!"

A delicate and beautiful goldfish and mermaid sat on the former's shoulders.

"Princess Otohime!!"

Her long, wavy golden hair was tied up on her temples. She wore a slim-fitting white robe with an orange-red fish scale pattern. Her big sea-blue eyes narrowed with a smile. She raised her right hand and waved her robe sleeves, waving to all around. .

“Oh oh oh—Princess Otohime—!!!”

Seeing her gentle and bright smile, a heartfelt joy burst out from the bottom of my heart, and people's cheers became more and more enthusiastic.

Something different from those who came before.

These visitors to Fish-Man Island were not accompanied by a large number of naval soldiers.

However, this does not mean that [Dragon Palace Kingdom] is not taken seriously.

Quite the opposite.

At the front of this group of people——

Click~click~click...

Chewing a pack of senbei.

The strong old man with short black hair, white temples, wearing a black suit and a white navy coat strode forward leisurely.

"I thought I was going to be buried under the sea! Hahahaha~!!"

"Lord Garp——!!"

The cheers for the naval heroes were even louder than for some of the kings.

"..."

Not far from Central Avenue.

"from now on--"

A rooftop with a wide view.

"No need to take pictures of guys on land."

Guys with jackets full of pockets looked up.

"Leave all the flashlights to [Dragon Palace Kingdom]."

A row of long guns and short cannons turned the camera in unison.

"Editor-in-Chief...what should we do with the dozens of kings behind us?"

"Just put your name on it. We don't have any extra space for them."

"Ok?"

The aware naval hero cast his gaze.

"..."

After a moment of looking at each other, the thin man in a light gray suit avoided his gaze and gently pushed up the silver-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose.

"The [Ryuugong Kingdom], which has been a member of the World Government for more than two hundred years, finally decided to participate in the [World Conference] again."

He explained calmly.

"That's the big news."

……

buzz - buzz -

The No. [-] bubble pod rose slowly, and countless bubbles were scattered around it, rising together with the pod.

Looking down from a high place, the bright sunshine is shining gently regardless of differences, blending the sea and sky into one color, and the scenery is extremely beautiful.

"The sky is so high that there is no end...! The sea is also so big that there is no end! The sun shines on it and sparkles..."

Otohime lay beside the railing and looked down excitedly.

"It's such a beautiful world on the sea..."

"Yes... Otohime, she is really beautiful."

Neptune said standing behind her.

"Nipton... We can only survive in the water. In the vast and endless sea, in the dark and boundless seabed, why did we only choose to live on Fish-Man Island?"

"..."

Neptune placed his hand gently on her shoulder.

"Isn't it because of the weak [sunlight] and [air]... There is obviously more dazzling sunshine and a broader sky here."

Princess Otohime did not look back.

"If everyone can have the courage to understand each other...and work hard to get closer..."

"The children on Fishman Island...the children who secretly look up at Shampoo Park...the future they live in...maybe...there will be some changes..."

"Then this time——"

Neptune said seriously.

"Let's propose and see!"

……

Arriving near the highest point of the Red Earth Continent——

"Please watch your steps."

Amidst the lingering clouds, the soft sound of the radio came.

"Dear mermaid guests, we have exited the climate zone of floating bubbles. Please switch to enhanced bubbles..."

After the bubble pod port——

“So spacious~”

The group of people walked side by side without feeling crowded at all. In the rock caves on both sides, there were lifelike stone sculptures that were far larger than giants.

Passengers will pass through an extremely huge and long staircase to reach this piece of land located in the center of the entire world's oceans——

rumble……! !

The magnificent door carved with reliefs slowly opened.

“Thank you for your hard work to all the distinguished guests who came from afar!!”

The tallest and most vast continent——

"Wow!"

Uncontrollable exclamations.

This is where the descendants of the Creator live——

"what……"

A gentle sigh.

This solemn land is called——

The color is empty blue, as light as water washing.

Just like heaven, the scenery is as beautiful as a dream.

holy place -

Mary Joa.

……

behind the gate.

Between the carefully trimmed trees on both sides——

The spotless white masonry paved a wide and neat road.

"King Neptune, and all mermaid guests, please grab this connecting rod."

The guard, wearing a sharp-horned silver helmet and covered in armor, pulled out a long pole with a handle from the ground and handed it respectfully to Neptune's hand.

next moment.

“The ground actually moved on its own!!”

Princess Otohime exclaimed slightly.

With an inaudible 'rumbling' sound, the masonry on the ground began to move forward.

"This is an automatic walkway, and the ground will automatically transport distinguished guests to their destinations."

The Holy Land Guard explained.

"Has it been fixed yet~"

Queen Mengluolong smiled as she stood on the trail as usual.

"Remember the last time I came here, the automatic walkway was still out of order~"

"Indeed, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to all distinguished guests last time."

After a while, everyone came to the end of the moving walkway, where the sacred and majestic castle stood in the clouds and mist.

In addition to the [main entrance] of Pangu City, there are three other gates here, each of which is heavily guarded.

Standing at this intersection as wide as a square, Otohime turned back and looked at the gate facing Pangu City.

Above this gate, there are red four-toed hoofprints.

"Princess Otohime."

Seeing her actions, the accompanying Holy Land guard said.

"That is the [Tianlong Gate], and behind the gate is the [Place of the Gods]. Even distinguished guests are not allowed to pass through."

"..."

Hearing the word "Heavenly Dragon" spoken by the guards of the Holy Land, the rulers gathered from all over the world instantly fell silent.

"But……"

Princess Otohime looked a little confused and hesitated to speak.

"Open the city gate——!!"

Amidst the rolling sound, the heavy railing slowly rose upward.

……

Then, on the day of the [World Conference]—

"Please take a seat!!"

Footsteps of varying severity and rhythm sounded in the empty hall.

The sea areas of the world are divided into four seas: southeast, northwest and southeast by a cliff called the "Red Continent" and the cruel and harsh "Grand Line".

The [World Government] is a large organization that has nearly half of the world’s countries—more than 170 countries joining it—

Among them, the kings of the fifty countries who were selected as representatives will gather in the Holy Land every four years to hold a [Grand Conference], which the world calls -

"I remember the speaker system is rotation..."

Mature and steady male voice.

"Who is it this time?"

A clear and sweet female voice.

"It's me, please give me some advice."

said a serious voice.

"My dear kings."

【World Conference】

In a bright hall that is entirely white and decorated with light gold.

"This time, everyone will face this beautiful world together..."

Surrounding the huge white round table, none of the fifty ornate high-backed chairs were vacant.

“Let’s have a deep discussion!!!”

……

At this moment.

Behind the solemn and magnificent gate is the so-called [Land of the Gods].

Ruins, broken walls, rubble.

As far as the eye can see, there are ruins.

All the prosperity of the past is gone, there is no trace of human beings here anymore, only the greenery spreads.

Growing out from between the cracks of the dilapidated masonry, the small tree with a trunk less than a handhold still looked green, its delicate branches and leaves trembling gently in the wind.

There were patches of moss on the broken wall, and a cluster of flowers bloomed beautifully among the rubble.

"The power of nature is always silent but thrilling."

A thin and slender figure crossed the small tree, and the dewdrops sliding on the leaves left a trace of wetness on the hem of the black coat.

"If we don't repair it, I'm afraid this place will be buried by the jungle soon. Since there are no flaws there, it's better to repair this side as well."

"Not a penny of the navy's military expenditures can be wasted."

Thick golden spikes hang down from the epaulettes. The figure wearing a coat of justice passes by the flowers, and a faint fragrance floats on the swaying sleeves.

"What's more, according to the previous agreement, the gold in the sky is being reduced every year."

"The gold in the sky can only decrease, not increase."

A figure in a cloak gently brushed past the wall, adding a touch of fresh green to the dark green cloak.

Viewed from a high altitude, three figures slowly walked toward the center of the ruins from three directions.

"You are so determined. The increase in gold in the sky is not a bad thing for you, right?"

In the center of the ruins, the three of them stood still.

[The towering ancient tree is dead but does not fall. Three people divide it and eat it]

One eats away at the branches and leaves.

The maritime hegemon who controls the four seas, checks and balances the great shipping lanes, and seals the Four Emperors in the New World.

"..."

There is a red ribbon on the white uniform, and a row of medals is pinned from top to bottom on the left chest. Admiral Sengoku, who has a braided beard and an afro, frowned slightly.

One eats the roots.

The revolutionary army ignited sparks all over the world and grew to the point where it frightened many kingdoms.

“Thinking this way, we’re just going to become the next world government.”

With unruly wild hair like a hedgehog and a red square tattoo on the left side of his face, Long, the leader of the revolutionary army, has an expressionless face.

Finally, there is a ghoul eating tree trunks.

The nominal representative and de facto leader of the kings of the dark world is Donquixote Doflamingo.

Spangdine, a former high-ranking official who controls the surviving remnants of the CP and some hidden forces in the government.

There are also allies represented by the two great pirate groups of Taiyang and Kuji, who use affection and interests to connect.

Combining all the above together as a starting point, it has expanded infinitely to this day——

Energy, mining, chemical industry, transportation, trade, finance, catering, clothing, entertainment, media, publishing...

An unprecedented Concern in recorded history, the spokesperson of a huge capital monopoly group——

The former [playwright] Sebastian is now the head of the Parest Corporation, Herman.

"The World Conference has just begun."

He took out a pocket watch, looked at it, and said with a smile.

"It's just the right time."

The black cane paused on the ground, and his gray-blue eyes blinked.

"Then, we need to give an answer here as to how the world will develop next."