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Chapter 676: The Ohara Incident
Shiki left.
Under the boundless night sky, Paros Island was brightly lit.
Hades took the elevator and arrived at the top of the Luxury Palace.
This was a spacious area used for leisure.
Standing at the edge, one could see the beautiful scenery of Paros Island.
Even at night, the tests for the numerous Swordsmen were still ongoing.
Swordsmen passed the tests or lost their chance to participate in the Swordsmanship Tournament.
If one couldn't even enter the elimination round of the Swordsmanship Tournament, how could they call themselves a true Swordsman?
Not everyone who uses a sword as a weapon is a Swordsman.
The tests for the Swordsmanship Tournament were also redefining what it meant to be a Swordsman.
The entire island was bustling with excitement.
The prosperous Streets were filled with an order not seen elsewhere.
Although the venue for the Sky Arena was not open.
On Paros Island, there were Arenas everywhere.
Temporary open-air Arenas.
The highly economical Sky Ring.
Located above the Floating Clouds, there were also people maintaining order.
However, the venue for the Sky Ring was a bit smaller, somewhat like a boxing ring.
Spectators stood around or sat on the ground.
Even Underground, there were relatively brutal Bloody Gladiator Arenas for pirates who enjoyed excitement.
There were four such Colosseums on Paros Island alone.
Located in the four directions: southeast, southwest, northeast, and northwest of Paros Island.
And the entrances were located in the Core Area near famous places like the Luxury Casino and Witch's Feast.
On Paros Island, the Sky Arena was just one form.
Certain other Areas could satisfy more needs.
This was Paros Island, a super metropolis built around the Sky Arena, with everything one could desire.
Looking up at the Sky.
Hades's thoughts were very peaceful.
Shiki's inquiry interested him.
"Seems like things are getting a bit urgent?"
Hades chuckled softly.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Great Sea, a major event that would shock the World was about to occur.
What was supposed to happen would still happen; Hades had known this for a long time.
Some people, for the sake of their dream, were equally fearless, even willing to sacrifice their life.
Although that matter would cause a huge stir in the World, Hades's eyes were filled with indifference.
He didn't need to interfere; he just needed to watch quietly.
In any case, the Kronos Kingdom had already obtained most of Ohara's books and knowledge.
A week or two ago, Hades had received the news.
In the First Half of the Grand Line, a Poneglyph research team was apprehended by the Marines.
And after that.
A Marine Vice Admiral of the Giant Tribe released an archaeologist and was subsequently pursued by the Marines.
At the same time, because the archaeologists of Ohara researched the taboo history of the Void Century, the World Government decided to launch a Buster Call to level the entire Island of Ohara.
Even though quite a few Giant Tribe Members left the Marines, the Marines still had Giant Warriors.
After all, not all of the Giant Tribe originated from Elbaf.
There were also some of the Giant Tribe born on the Great Sea.
Furthermore, some of the Giant Tribe genuinely recognized the Marines' ideology of justice and wouldn't easily leave.
After all, the Marines' justice itself was not perfect.
The Ohara Incident was about to begin.
Hades felt little emotion internally.
Tomorrow's sun would still be the same.
A group of stubborn archaeologists; their persistence, in Hades's view, was inherently foolish.
Even if he were the World Government, he wouldn't let them off.
However, he definitely wouldn't launch something like a Buster Call.
Wouldn't it be better to directly arrange a Pirate Crew to cause Ohara's downfall? Why insist on acting personally?
Five Marine warships, with combatant strength sent out capable of sweeping any Sea Area in the Four Seas.
This lineup actually hadn't changed.
The current Marine Vice Admirals, Admiral Candidates Sakazuki and Kuzan.
The other three were also Marine Vice Admirals: Moles, Strawberry, and Yamakaji.
Five Marine Vice Admirals, two of whom possessed Top Tier Combatant Strength, a powerful lineup sufficient to show the Marines' emphasis on Ohara.
All five Vice Admirals were Marine Headquarters Vice Admirals, but they didn't depart together.
Sakazuki, for instance, was transferred from the North Blue.
Other Marine Vice Admirals were also temporarily gathered from other Sea Areas and Marine Bases.
Therefore, it would take some time for the Buster Call's strength to fully assemble.
A warship sailed across the Great Sea.
Inside the dim room, the window half-covered, young Sakazuki sat on a chair, wearing a hood.
The black anti-surveillance Den Den Mushi was already open.
"What do you want me to do? Shirek?"
Sakazuki, uncharacteristically, had a cigarette in his mouth.
Facing the Den Den Mushi, he said in a deep voice.
"Heh heh! That's not like you, Sakazuki."
"Don't you already have a decision in your heart?"
Far away in the North Blue, Shirek, who managed North Blue affairs, was not busy.
Leaning back in his chair, he looked at the Den Den Mushi and smiled.
Sakazuki was uncharacteristically a little confused, a look that Shirek found very interesting.
Although he couldn't see the scene, he could tell just by listening to the voice.
"Some things are beyond our interference.
Doing your duty, becoming a Marine Admiral, becoming the Fleet Admiral, that's what you need to do, Sakazuki."
"On this mission, Kuzan should pose an obstacle for you, that naive kid."
Shirek wasn't actually a very talkative person.
He wouldn't unknowingly say too much in front of Sakazuki.
Because, compared to his original purpose for joining the Marines, his stance had shifted, and he had a new target.
Speaking up to this point, his voice couldn't help but pause.
"Of course, if you don't want to go for the kill, that's fine too.
The current Marines have no substitute for you guys."
"No matter what you do, I will support you.
The entire North Blue Navy will also be your backing."
Some things were actually difficult to conceal.
There were also reasons for Shirek's deliberate revelation.
In fact, Sakazuki had already sensed Shirek's extraordinary influence in the North Blue Navy, and that he secretly controlled quite a bit of strength.
Even some Gangs, Nobles, Merchants, and tycoons had relatively close ties with Shirek.
As for Shirek's ability, Sakazuki also had some guesses and had already sensed that something was off.
However, he didn't care.
Regardless of what plan Shirek had in secret, at least on the surface, everything he did was legal.
Nor did it harm the Marines' interests.
More importantly, there was no evidence.
Furthermore, Shirek was seemingly part of the Neutral Faction on the surface, but what about in reality?
He belonged to the Hawk Faction, to Sakazuki's Faction.
Sakazuki wasn't stubborn; he knew he needed to possess his own strength within the Marines.
Shirek clearly standing on his side now was advantageous to him.
Moreover, Shirek was very smart, a perfect Deputy.
Sakazuki felt that some of his deepest thoughts were perceived by Shirek.
It was precisely because of this that Shirek began to align himself with him.
Although it wasn't explicitly stated, his attitude explained everything.
One should know that at Marine Headquarters, the two were actually equivalent existences.
Not long after the Bloody Battle ended and the Revolutionary Army was suppressed, Marine Headquarters promoted quite a few Marine Vice Admirals.
At Marine Headquarters, Shirek was indeed his greatest aid.
Whether it was personal strength or influence within the Marines.
Sakazuki wasn't a reckless person; he possessed decent political thought.
Or rather, he was experiencing rapid growth in certain aspects.
Regarding various affairs in the North Blue, the balance between different Factions, the conflict of certain interests, and wars between Kingdoms.
Most of these matters were handled by Shirek, while Sakazuki watched from the side.
Watching Shirek's methods of handling matters, the process and outcome of dealing with incidents.
In this process, Sakazuki was also learning and improving.
In some ways, Shirek was still Sakazuki's Teacher.
(end of chapter)
Shiki left.
Under the boundless night sky, Paros Island was brightly lit.
Hades took the elevator and arrived at the top of the Luxury Palace.
This was a spacious area used for leisure.
Standing at the edge, one could see the beautiful scenery of Paros Island.
Even at night, the tests for the numerous Swordsmen were still ongoing.
Swordsmen passed the tests or lost their chance to participate in the Swordsmanship Tournament.
If one couldn't even enter the elimination round of the Swordsmanship Tournament, how could they call themselves a true Swordsman?
Not everyone who uses a sword as a weapon is a Swordsman.
The tests for the Swordsmanship Tournament were also redefining what it meant to be a Swordsman.
The entire island was bustling with excitement.
The prosperous Streets were filled with an order not seen elsewhere.
Although the venue for the Sky Arena was not open.
On Paros Island, there were Arenas everywhere.
Temporary open-air Arenas.
The highly economical Sky Ring.
Located above the Floating Clouds, there were also people maintaining order.
However, the venue for the Sky Ring was a bit smaller, somewhat like a boxing ring.
Spectators stood around or sat on the ground.
Even Underground, there were relatively brutal Bloody Gladiator Arenas for pirates who enjoyed excitement.
There were four such Colosseums on Paros Island alone.
Located in the four directions: southeast, southwest, northeast, and northwest of Paros Island.
And the entrances were located in the Core Area near famous places like the Luxury Casino and Witch's Feast.
On Paros Island, the Sky Arena was just one form.
Certain other Areas could satisfy more needs.
This was Paros Island, a super metropolis built around the Sky Arena, with everything one could desire.
Looking up at the Sky.
Hades's thoughts were very peaceful.
Shiki's inquiry interested him.
"Seems like things are getting a bit urgent?"
Hades chuckled softly.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Great Sea, a major event that would shock the World was about to occur.
What was supposed to happen would still happen; Hades had known this for a long time.
Some people, for the sake of their dream, were equally fearless, even willing to sacrifice their life.
Although that matter would cause a huge stir in the World, Hades's eyes were filled with indifference.
He didn't need to interfere; he just needed to watch quietly.
In any case, the Kronos Kingdom had already obtained most of Ohara's books and knowledge.
A week or two ago, Hades had received the news.
In the First Half of the Grand Line, a Poneglyph research team was apprehended by the Marines.
And after that.
A Marine Vice Admiral of the Giant Tribe released an archaeologist and was subsequently pursued by the Marines.
At the same time, because the archaeologists of Ohara researched the taboo history of the Void Century, the World Government decided to launch a Buster Call to level the entire Island of Ohara.
Even though quite a few Giant Tribe Members left the Marines, the Marines still had Giant Warriors.
After all, not all of the Giant Tribe originated from Elbaf.
There were also some of the Giant Tribe born on the Great Sea.
Furthermore, some of the Giant Tribe genuinely recognized the Marines' ideology of justice and wouldn't easily leave.
After all, the Marines' justice itself was not perfect.
The Ohara Incident was about to begin.
Hades felt little emotion internally.
Tomorrow's sun would still be the same.
A group of stubborn archaeologists; their persistence, in Hades's view, was inherently foolish.
Even if he were the World Government, he wouldn't let them off.
However, he definitely wouldn't launch something like a Buster Call.
Wouldn't it be better to directly arrange a Pirate Crew to cause Ohara's downfall? Why insist on acting personally?
Five Marine warships, with combatant strength sent out capable of sweeping any Sea Area in the Four Seas.
This lineup actually hadn't changed.
The current Marine Vice Admirals, Admiral Candidates Sakazuki and Kuzan.
The other three were also Marine Vice Admirals: Moles, Strawberry, and Yamakaji.
Five Marine Vice Admirals, two of whom possessed Top Tier Combatant Strength, a powerful lineup sufficient to show the Marines' emphasis on Ohara.
All five Vice Admirals were Marine Headquarters Vice Admirals, but they didn't depart together.
Sakazuki, for instance, was transferred from the North Blue.
Other Marine Vice Admirals were also temporarily gathered from other Sea Areas and Marine Bases.
Therefore, it would take some time for the Buster Call's strength to fully assemble.
A warship sailed across the Great Sea.
Inside the dim room, the window half-covered, young Sakazuki sat on a chair, wearing a hood.
The black anti-surveillance Den Den Mushi was already open.
"What do you want me to do? Shirek?"
Sakazuki, uncharacteristically, had a cigarette in his mouth.
Facing the Den Den Mushi, he said in a deep voice.
"Heh heh! That's not like you, Sakazuki."
"Don't you already have a decision in your heart?"
Far away in the North Blue, Shirek, who managed North Blue affairs, was not busy.
Leaning back in his chair, he looked at the Den Den Mushi and smiled.
Sakazuki was uncharacteristically a little confused, a look that Shirek found very interesting.
Although he couldn't see the scene, he could tell just by listening to the voice.
"Some things are beyond our interference.
Doing your duty, becoming a Marine Admiral, becoming the Fleet Admiral, that's what you need to do, Sakazuki."
"On this mission, Kuzan should pose an obstacle for you, that naive kid."
Shirek wasn't actually a very talkative person.
He wouldn't unknowingly say too much in front of Sakazuki.
Because, compared to his original purpose for joining the Marines, his stance had shifted, and he had a new target.
Speaking up to this point, his voice couldn't help but pause.
"Of course, if you don't want to go for the kill, that's fine too.
The current Marines have no substitute for you guys."
"No matter what you do, I will support you.
The entire North Blue Navy will also be your backing."
Some things were actually difficult to conceal.
There were also reasons for Shirek's deliberate revelation.
In fact, Sakazuki had already sensed Shirek's extraordinary influence in the North Blue Navy, and that he secretly controlled quite a bit of strength.
Even some Gangs, Nobles, Merchants, and tycoons had relatively close ties with Shirek.
As for Shirek's ability, Sakazuki also had some guesses and had already sensed that something was off.
However, he didn't care.
Regardless of what plan Shirek had in secret, at least on the surface, everything he did was legal.
Nor did it harm the Marines' interests.
More importantly, there was no evidence.
Furthermore, Shirek was seemingly part of the Neutral Faction on the surface, but what about in reality?
He belonged to the Hawk Faction, to Sakazuki's Faction.
Sakazuki wasn't stubborn; he knew he needed to possess his own strength within the Marines.
Shirek clearly standing on his side now was advantageous to him.
Moreover, Shirek was very smart, a perfect Deputy.
Sakazuki felt that some of his deepest thoughts were perceived by Shirek.
It was precisely because of this that Shirek began to align himself with him.
Although it wasn't explicitly stated, his attitude explained everything.
One should know that at Marine Headquarters, the two were actually equivalent existences.
Not long after the Bloody Battle ended and the Revolutionary Army was suppressed, Marine Headquarters promoted quite a few Marine Vice Admirals.
At Marine Headquarters, Shirek was indeed his greatest aid.
Whether it was personal strength or influence within the Marines.
Sakazuki wasn't a reckless person; he possessed decent political thought.
Or rather, he was experiencing rapid growth in certain aspects.
Regarding various affairs in the North Blue, the balance between different Factions, the conflict of certain interests, and wars between Kingdoms.
Most of these matters were handled by Shirek, while Sakazuki watched from the side.
Watching Shirek's methods of handling matters, the process and outcome of dealing with incidents.
In this process, Sakazuki was also learning and improving.
In some ways, Shirek was still Sakazuki's Teacher.
(end of chapter)
