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Chapter 816: The World Government's Countermeasure
"This is bad, we've been tricked!"
"That guy Shiki is involved now."
At Marine Headquarters, Sengoku's face turned exceptionally grim.
The Byrnndi Pirates were about to arrive.
Just then, news suddenly came that many high-end combatants of the Flying Pirates had mysteriously disappeared.
Their destination was obvious.
The Flying Pirates' intervention completely disrupted Sengoku's arrangements.
With the current strength alone, it was impossible to resist the combined forces of the Byrnndi Pirates and the Flying Pirates.
Immediately, Sengoku connected the Den Den Mushi in the Room of Authority.
Before he could speak, he was interrupted by the voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
"We already know what you're going to say, Sengoku.
The Flying Pirates have intervened, and Hundred Beasts Kaido is missing, so there's a possibility he's also involved."
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, the calm voice of Science Defense Warrior God, Saint Saturn, came through, gradually calming Sengoku down.
"Furthermore, we need to be prepared for more Pirates to join in."
"The Byrnndi Pirates' target might be Mary Geoise, or it could be G-1 Fortress."
This was because, based on the intelligence, the Byrnndi Pirates and the Flying Pirates were not acting together.
Since the Byrnndi Pirates' whereabouts were not found on Fish-Man Island, their target was not the First Half of the Grand Line.
"As for the Flying Pirates, we are uncertain.
We don't know if the Byrnndi Pirates' and the Flying Pirates' targets are the same."
"We even need to be prepared for both Mary Geoise and Marine Headquarters to be attacked."
"It's even possible that the Flying Pirates' target is the Four Seas, aiming to eliminate the future of the Marines."
Saint Saturn kept voicing his thoughts.
The more he spoke, the heavier Sengoku's heart became.
There were too many places to defend, many of which he hadn't considered himself.
"If we assume the worst, then that guy Byrnndi World must have a secret weapon with large-scale lethality in his hands."
"Using the two weapons that exploded during the Battle of God Valley as a standard, it might not just be two, but four, six, or even more."
At this moment, Environment Martial God, Saint Mars, slightly shook his head.
"Don't overcomplicate things, Saint Saturn.
Think simpler.
The Byrnndi Pirates' confidence in attacking us comes from possessing a secret weapon with large-scale lethality."
"The news of the Flying Pirates being exposed so late is to catch us off guard, preventing us from timely recalling the Marines' powerful combatants located in the Four Seas."
"Therefore, their target is not the Four Seas; it must be us."
Sitting on a sofa nearby, holding Shodai Kitetsu, Saint Nusjuro said meaningfully,
"In the month since that guy World rebuilt the Byrnndi Pirates, he specifically went to subdue a Great Pirate and had contact with a Pirate named Kissinger."
"Remember his ability?
It's the Teleportation Fruit."
At this point, everything connected.
Do not underestimate the World Government's intelligence.
Based solely on speculation, they had roughly figured out the Byrnndi Pirates' action plan.
"Then, how do we defend against that kind of weapon, especially one that can be teleported out of nowhere using the Teleportation Fruit?"
Sengoku raised his doubts.
Sengoku had a psychological shadow regarding that terrifying weapon.
Right now, he couldn't think of any solution.
Moreover, with the Teleportation Fruit, if such a weapon were directly teleported to the center of their forces and exploded, the consequences would be terrifying just thinking about it.
The Five Elders in the Room of Authority exchanged glances.
In reality, they were also pondering this question.
"We cannot send out too many high-end combatants.
They cannot withstand such a terrifying explosion.
Even if they are undying, they won't be able to deal with those vicious Pirates."
"The Flying Pirates only sent out high-end combatants."
From the Flying Pirates' actions, one could infer that sending regular soldiers in this kind of war was useless.
"Zero's Erase-Erase Fruit ability can actually block that kind of explosion.
Protecting some people is not a problem."
What made them feel a bit of a headache was that the World Government didn't have much strength left.
How long had it been since the Bloody Battle ended?
Most of their strength had been destroyed in the Battle of God Valley over a decade ago.
They had recovered a little over the years, but most of it was buried in the Bloody Battle.
After all, they had already begun utilizing the strength of the Marie Geoise Factions and the Celestial Dragon Families.
The World Government might seem very powerful, but they didn't have many cards left.
It was only because they had previously taken some combatant strength from various Celestial Dragon Families to supplement the CP Organization that they weren't completely out of people to use.
Furthermore, the Bloody Battle caused significant losses to each Celestial Dragon Family.
The Holy Knights lost one member, and four candidates with Top Tier Combatant strength were sacrificed.
Members of the Holy Knights whose strength was slightly weaker were also sacrificed.
For those Celestial Dragon Families, the sacrifices were their own people, causing immense heartache.
Neither the Marie Geoise Factions nor the Celestial Dragon Families would easily send people out now.
Ultimately, the World Government is the World Government.
Families are Families.
Of course, family is more important.
As for the idea of Families and the World Government perishing together, it was rare in Mary Geoise.
And many Factions in Mary Geoise actually existed in the form of Families.
They were all linked by bloodline.
Their member count was not large to begin with, so with the sacrifice of important combatant strength, they would naturally be more cautious.
After all, the terrible losses brought by the two Bloody Battles were enough to make them all calm down.
Basically, all the Factions that participated did not have good outcomes.
Those who managed to escape unscathed were few and far between.
The weakening of a large number of Factions led to drastic power turmoil within Mary Geoise.
Countless Factions were kicked while they were down.
Sometimes, the struggle for power can be even more brutal.
During the Bloody Battle, the prominent Daher Family, backed by the Celestial Dragons, was overthrown by the Hilton Kingdom with the tacit approval of the Five Elders.
The strength located on The Great Sea was also purged at the same time.
This situation made them even more fearful.
After the Bloody Battle ended, the Watsenberg Family, being World Noble, didn't even say a word.
There seemed to be some attitude, but it was suppressed.
This indicated many problems.
After the first Bloody Battle, most Factions still had confidence in the World Government.
After experiencing the even more brutal second Bloody Battle,
To this day, a large number of Factions have already left the World Government.
These Factions were either unable to gain a foothold in the current Mary Geoise, or they foresaw difficult days ahead and evacuated early.
There were also Factions that secretly transferred their strength, shifting their focus to The Great Sea.
It can be said that the World Government will no longer be able to borrow the strength of these Factions in the future.
The Factions that still stand in Mary Geoise are either powerful, have a deep foundation in Mary Geoise that is difficult to separate, or both.
And they, unless the Celestial Dragon Families make a move, will not easily make a move.
Even if the Holy Knights make a move, they can remain still.
During the Battle of God Valley, the Holy Knights also made a move, but Factions like Victor's did not move at all.
They merely observed from above Mary Geoise.
(end of chapter)
"This is bad, we've been tricked!"
"That guy Shiki is involved now."
At Marine Headquarters, Sengoku's face turned exceptionally grim.
The Byrnndi Pirates were about to arrive.
Just then, news suddenly came that many high-end combatants of the Flying Pirates had mysteriously disappeared.
Their destination was obvious.
The Flying Pirates' intervention completely disrupted Sengoku's arrangements.
With the current strength alone, it was impossible to resist the combined forces of the Byrnndi Pirates and the Flying Pirates.
Immediately, Sengoku connected the Den Den Mushi in the Room of Authority.
Before he could speak, he was interrupted by the voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
"We already know what you're going to say, Sengoku.
The Flying Pirates have intervened, and Hundred Beasts Kaido is missing, so there's a possibility he's also involved."
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, the calm voice of Science Defense Warrior God, Saint Saturn, came through, gradually calming Sengoku down.
"Furthermore, we need to be prepared for more Pirates to join in."
"The Byrnndi Pirates' target might be Mary Geoise, or it could be G-1 Fortress."
This was because, based on the intelligence, the Byrnndi Pirates and the Flying Pirates were not acting together.
Since the Byrnndi Pirates' whereabouts were not found on Fish-Man Island, their target was not the First Half of the Grand Line.
"As for the Flying Pirates, we are uncertain.
We don't know if the Byrnndi Pirates' and the Flying Pirates' targets are the same."
"We even need to be prepared for both Mary Geoise and Marine Headquarters to be attacked."
"It's even possible that the Flying Pirates' target is the Four Seas, aiming to eliminate the future of the Marines."
Saint Saturn kept voicing his thoughts.
The more he spoke, the heavier Sengoku's heart became.
There were too many places to defend, many of which he hadn't considered himself.
"If we assume the worst, then that guy Byrnndi World must have a secret weapon with large-scale lethality in his hands."
"Using the two weapons that exploded during the Battle of God Valley as a standard, it might not just be two, but four, six, or even more."
At this moment, Environment Martial God, Saint Mars, slightly shook his head.
"Don't overcomplicate things, Saint Saturn.
Think simpler.
The Byrnndi Pirates' confidence in attacking us comes from possessing a secret weapon with large-scale lethality."
"The news of the Flying Pirates being exposed so late is to catch us off guard, preventing us from timely recalling the Marines' powerful combatants located in the Four Seas."
"Therefore, their target is not the Four Seas; it must be us."
Sitting on a sofa nearby, holding Shodai Kitetsu, Saint Nusjuro said meaningfully,
"In the month since that guy World rebuilt the Byrnndi Pirates, he specifically went to subdue a Great Pirate and had contact with a Pirate named Kissinger."
"Remember his ability?
It's the Teleportation Fruit."
At this point, everything connected.
Do not underestimate the World Government's intelligence.
Based solely on speculation, they had roughly figured out the Byrnndi Pirates' action plan.
"Then, how do we defend against that kind of weapon, especially one that can be teleported out of nowhere using the Teleportation Fruit?"
Sengoku raised his doubts.
Sengoku had a psychological shadow regarding that terrifying weapon.
Right now, he couldn't think of any solution.
Moreover, with the Teleportation Fruit, if such a weapon were directly teleported to the center of their forces and exploded, the consequences would be terrifying just thinking about it.
The Five Elders in the Room of Authority exchanged glances.
In reality, they were also pondering this question.
"We cannot send out too many high-end combatants.
They cannot withstand such a terrifying explosion.
Even if they are undying, they won't be able to deal with those vicious Pirates."
"The Flying Pirates only sent out high-end combatants."
From the Flying Pirates' actions, one could infer that sending regular soldiers in this kind of war was useless.
"Zero's Erase-Erase Fruit ability can actually block that kind of explosion.
Protecting some people is not a problem."
What made them feel a bit of a headache was that the World Government didn't have much strength left.
How long had it been since the Bloody Battle ended?
Most of their strength had been destroyed in the Battle of God Valley over a decade ago.
They had recovered a little over the years, but most of it was buried in the Bloody Battle.
After all, they had already begun utilizing the strength of the Marie Geoise Factions and the Celestial Dragon Families.
The World Government might seem very powerful, but they didn't have many cards left.
It was only because they had previously taken some combatant strength from various Celestial Dragon Families to supplement the CP Organization that they weren't completely out of people to use.
Furthermore, the Bloody Battle caused significant losses to each Celestial Dragon Family.
The Holy Knights lost one member, and four candidates with Top Tier Combatant strength were sacrificed.
Members of the Holy Knights whose strength was slightly weaker were also sacrificed.
For those Celestial Dragon Families, the sacrifices were their own people, causing immense heartache.
Neither the Marie Geoise Factions nor the Celestial Dragon Families would easily send people out now.
Ultimately, the World Government is the World Government.
Families are Families.
Of course, family is more important.
As for the idea of Families and the World Government perishing together, it was rare in Mary Geoise.
And many Factions in Mary Geoise actually existed in the form of Families.
They were all linked by bloodline.
Their member count was not large to begin with, so with the sacrifice of important combatant strength, they would naturally be more cautious.
After all, the terrible losses brought by the two Bloody Battles were enough to make them all calm down.
Basically, all the Factions that participated did not have good outcomes.
Those who managed to escape unscathed were few and far between.
The weakening of a large number of Factions led to drastic power turmoil within Mary Geoise.
Countless Factions were kicked while they were down.
Sometimes, the struggle for power can be even more brutal.
During the Bloody Battle, the prominent Daher Family, backed by the Celestial Dragons, was overthrown by the Hilton Kingdom with the tacit approval of the Five Elders.
The strength located on The Great Sea was also purged at the same time.
This situation made them even more fearful.
After the Bloody Battle ended, the Watsenberg Family, being World Noble, didn't even say a word.
There seemed to be some attitude, but it was suppressed.
This indicated many problems.
After the first Bloody Battle, most Factions still had confidence in the World Government.
After experiencing the even more brutal second Bloody Battle,
To this day, a large number of Factions have already left the World Government.
These Factions were either unable to gain a foothold in the current Mary Geoise, or they foresaw difficult days ahead and evacuated early.
There were also Factions that secretly transferred their strength, shifting their focus to The Great Sea.
It can be said that the World Government will no longer be able to borrow the strength of these Factions in the future.
The Factions that still stand in Mary Geoise are either powerful, have a deep foundation in Mary Geoise that is difficult to separate, or both.
And they, unless the Celestial Dragon Families make a move, will not easily make a move.
Even if the Holy Knights make a move, they can remain still.
During the Battle of God Valley, the Holy Knights also made a move, but Factions like Victor's did not move at all.
They merely observed from above Mary Geoise.
(end of chapter)
