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Chapter 839: The Scapegoat
Ignis's figure passed by one Celestial Dragon Mansion after another.
The theft from the Celestial Dragon Mansions was undoubtedly an earth-shattering event.
The reason Ignis was so composed was that a scapegoat had already been chosen for him.
For such an important matter, he naturally couldn't decide on his own.
Before the operation, he had contacted his father, Hades.
Hades had not opposed Ignis's operation.
Ignis had the ability to avoid detection, so why would he refuse?
Even if he were accidentally discovered, with Ignis's ability, his true identity would be very difficult to expose.
However, Hades had prepared a contingency plan for Ignis.
It had to be admitted that the various Celestial Dragon Families were the true foundation of the World Government.
During the later period of the Rocks Era, in that darkest time, the World Government and the Marines suffered heavy losses, and their funds were depleted.
Furthermore, with Member Nations backstabbing them, the Heavenly Tribute not only failed to increase but was constantly in decline.
Under such circumstances, the World Government was unable to continue, arguably even bankrupt, and had even plundered some of the wealth of the Mariejois Nobles and tycoons.
During that period, money was spent like water, and the prices of various supplies on the Great Sea were soaring.
If not for the various Celestial Dragon Families stepping in, taking out the wealth they had accumulated over many years, and even providing support with their own hidden combat strength, how could the World Government have persisted?
The Rocks Era had a profound influence on the World Government.
The increased influence of the Member Nations was one aspect, and the influence of the Celestial Dragon Families behind the scenes also increased.
Plundering the wealth of the Celestial Dragons was also a way to weaken the World Government.
Ignis was hidden in the shadows, so someone was naturally needed on the surface to bear the brunt and the main pressure from the World Government.
This person was the current Leader of the Revolutionary Army, Monkey D. Dragon.
The Revolutionary Army's survival was currently very difficult.
After the bloody battle, they were subjected to suppression from all aspects by the World Government.
Grain, armaments, and even public opinion.
All aspects required massive money support.
Although various Superpowers provided support to the Revolutionary Army.
This support was not free.
It merely provided the Revolutionary Army with places to hide and develop, and channels to obtain grain and munitions.
After all, the Revolutionary Army was ultimately an unconventional organization, and Dragon had no experience with such a special organization.
It required time for continuous trial and error, and losses were unavoidable.
Those who could persist and not give up were the true core members of the future Revolutionary Army.
How many years had passed since the Revolutionary Army's establishment?
Too short.
Exposing themselves to the World Government's gaze too early meant they had no time for stable development.
However, under immense pressure, the Revolutionary Army indeed showed astonishing resilience and vitality.
After going into hiding, they also developed members in those Kingdoms suffering from oppression and internal chaos.
Unlike Pirate, Dragon was a very sensitive person, especially quick to notice something amiss with outside influences.
Therefore, the various Superpowers did not choose to provide strong support to the Revolutionary Army but adopted a method of infiltration and gradual support.
The Revolutionary Army's development was extremely brutal.
Operating under the banner of overthrowing the World Government, they used their strength to secretly plunder the wealth of Noble and tycoons for development.
They were even worse than Pirate.
This was the main reason Hades looked down on the Revolutionary Army.
Yet, he had to admit that this method of development was indeed fast.
Taking advantage of the opportunity presented by the battle at G-1 Fortress and the emptiness of Mary Geoise.
At a secret base of the Revolutionary Army, a core member proposed an action plan to take the opportunity to invade Mary Geoise and plunder the wealth of the Celestial Dragons.
Because the Revolutionary Army was extremely short on money, coupled with the high value of grain and munitions, the Revolutionary Army was often in a state of lacking supplies.
Especially for canned goods that could be stored long-term, the demand was enormous.
For the Revolutionary Army, which lacked development funds, this proposal naturally received the support of most people.
Even Dragon was somewhat tempted.
The current Revolutionary Army faced numerous difficulties and was constrained in all aspects.
They truly felt the terror of the World Government.
Even with a little support from some "comrades," the pressure was still immense.
Moreover, the World Government had issued a large-scale bounty for the Revolutionary Army.
Simply providing intelligence could earn a large amount of Beli.
Providing the location of the Base would yield an even higher bounty.
Furthermore, it wasn't limited to any faction; even Pirate and Bounty Hunter could receive the bounty, and the Marines would not take action against them for a short period.
In the future, even Marine vice admirals would be assassinated for money, let alone the infamous Revolutionary Army.
Under such a bounty, there were few safe places on the Great Sea.
Every so often, a stronghold would be destroyed.
Comrades would be captured or killed.
Once the identity of a Revolutionary Army member was exposed, they could die.
Compared to the Revolutionary Army, those people instead trusted the Marines and the World Government more.
This was the current predicament of the Revolutionary Army.
Difficult to develop.
Required large amounts of money.
To avoid being detected by the World Government, the Revolutionary Army's Base Camp was even established on an Uninhabited Island on the Grand Line.
Dragon was naturally tempted; his pressure was immense, and he also needed to maintain the Revolutionary Army's existence.
This was his dream and his target.
Therefore, not long after the battle at G-1 Fortress began, seeing the Five Elders and Holy Knights all dispatched, Dragon, feeling relieved, quietly set off, uniting with his companion, Kuma, one of the founders of the Revolutionary Army, to invade Mary Geoise together.
The Seven Warlords of the Sea had not yet been established, and Kuma's identity had long been exposed to the World Government's eye.
Naturally, it was impossible for him to become a Seven Warlord.
From now on, he would fight alongside Dragon for the revolutionary cause.
Both possessed powerful combat power.
Dragon could easily infiltrate Mary Geoise.
And Kuma's Paw-Paw Fruit ability could remotely repel the treasure collected by Dragon to a location Kuma had preset.
These treasures would also be wrapped in air bubbles during flight, preventing damage.
As long as enough wealth could be plundered from Mary Geoise, the Revolutionary Army would have development funds.
Even if the operation was somewhat dangerous, Dragon was willing to take the risk.
Both he and Kuma possessed the ability to safely evacuate from Mary Geoise.
Dragon transformed into a gentle wind and infiltrated Mary Geoise.
This was not his first time here; he had even been stationed in Mary Geoise as a Marine, so he naturally understood the internal layout of Mary Geoise.
What he didn't know was that his operation was completely guided by others hidden in the shadows.
To provide his son with a perfect scapegoat, Hades convened a secret meeting among the Superpowers.
He proposed this suggestion and obtained the agreement of the heads of the various Superpowers.
As for the person who took action, it was a spy planted in the Revolutionary Army by another Superpower.
(end of chapter)
Ignis's figure passed by one Celestial Dragon Mansion after another.
The theft from the Celestial Dragon Mansions was undoubtedly an earth-shattering event.
The reason Ignis was so composed was that a scapegoat had already been chosen for him.
For such an important matter, he naturally couldn't decide on his own.
Before the operation, he had contacted his father, Hades.
Hades had not opposed Ignis's operation.
Ignis had the ability to avoid detection, so why would he refuse?
Even if he were accidentally discovered, with Ignis's ability, his true identity would be very difficult to expose.
However, Hades had prepared a contingency plan for Ignis.
It had to be admitted that the various Celestial Dragon Families were the true foundation of the World Government.
During the later period of the Rocks Era, in that darkest time, the World Government and the Marines suffered heavy losses, and their funds were depleted.
Furthermore, with Member Nations backstabbing them, the Heavenly Tribute not only failed to increase but was constantly in decline.
Under such circumstances, the World Government was unable to continue, arguably even bankrupt, and had even plundered some of the wealth of the Mariejois Nobles and tycoons.
During that period, money was spent like water, and the prices of various supplies on the Great Sea were soaring.
If not for the various Celestial Dragon Families stepping in, taking out the wealth they had accumulated over many years, and even providing support with their own hidden combat strength, how could the World Government have persisted?
The Rocks Era had a profound influence on the World Government.
The increased influence of the Member Nations was one aspect, and the influence of the Celestial Dragon Families behind the scenes also increased.
Plundering the wealth of the Celestial Dragons was also a way to weaken the World Government.
Ignis was hidden in the shadows, so someone was naturally needed on the surface to bear the brunt and the main pressure from the World Government.
This person was the current Leader of the Revolutionary Army, Monkey D. Dragon.
The Revolutionary Army's survival was currently very difficult.
After the bloody battle, they were subjected to suppression from all aspects by the World Government.
Grain, armaments, and even public opinion.
All aspects required massive money support.
Although various Superpowers provided support to the Revolutionary Army.
This support was not free.
It merely provided the Revolutionary Army with places to hide and develop, and channels to obtain grain and munitions.
After all, the Revolutionary Army was ultimately an unconventional organization, and Dragon had no experience with such a special organization.
It required time for continuous trial and error, and losses were unavoidable.
Those who could persist and not give up were the true core members of the future Revolutionary Army.
How many years had passed since the Revolutionary Army's establishment?
Too short.
Exposing themselves to the World Government's gaze too early meant they had no time for stable development.
However, under immense pressure, the Revolutionary Army indeed showed astonishing resilience and vitality.
After going into hiding, they also developed members in those Kingdoms suffering from oppression and internal chaos.
Unlike Pirate, Dragon was a very sensitive person, especially quick to notice something amiss with outside influences.
Therefore, the various Superpowers did not choose to provide strong support to the Revolutionary Army but adopted a method of infiltration and gradual support.
The Revolutionary Army's development was extremely brutal.
Operating under the banner of overthrowing the World Government, they used their strength to secretly plunder the wealth of Noble and tycoons for development.
They were even worse than Pirate.
This was the main reason Hades looked down on the Revolutionary Army.
Yet, he had to admit that this method of development was indeed fast.
Taking advantage of the opportunity presented by the battle at G-1 Fortress and the emptiness of Mary Geoise.
At a secret base of the Revolutionary Army, a core member proposed an action plan to take the opportunity to invade Mary Geoise and plunder the wealth of the Celestial Dragons.
Because the Revolutionary Army was extremely short on money, coupled with the high value of grain and munitions, the Revolutionary Army was often in a state of lacking supplies.
Especially for canned goods that could be stored long-term, the demand was enormous.
For the Revolutionary Army, which lacked development funds, this proposal naturally received the support of most people.
Even Dragon was somewhat tempted.
The current Revolutionary Army faced numerous difficulties and was constrained in all aspects.
They truly felt the terror of the World Government.
Even with a little support from some "comrades," the pressure was still immense.
Moreover, the World Government had issued a large-scale bounty for the Revolutionary Army.
Simply providing intelligence could earn a large amount of Beli.
Providing the location of the Base would yield an even higher bounty.
Furthermore, it wasn't limited to any faction; even Pirate and Bounty Hunter could receive the bounty, and the Marines would not take action against them for a short period.
In the future, even Marine vice admirals would be assassinated for money, let alone the infamous Revolutionary Army.
Under such a bounty, there were few safe places on the Great Sea.
Every so often, a stronghold would be destroyed.
Comrades would be captured or killed.
Once the identity of a Revolutionary Army member was exposed, they could die.
Compared to the Revolutionary Army, those people instead trusted the Marines and the World Government more.
This was the current predicament of the Revolutionary Army.
Difficult to develop.
Required large amounts of money.
To avoid being detected by the World Government, the Revolutionary Army's Base Camp was even established on an Uninhabited Island on the Grand Line.
Dragon was naturally tempted; his pressure was immense, and he also needed to maintain the Revolutionary Army's existence.
This was his dream and his target.
Therefore, not long after the battle at G-1 Fortress began, seeing the Five Elders and Holy Knights all dispatched, Dragon, feeling relieved, quietly set off, uniting with his companion, Kuma, one of the founders of the Revolutionary Army, to invade Mary Geoise together.
The Seven Warlords of the Sea had not yet been established, and Kuma's identity had long been exposed to the World Government's eye.
Naturally, it was impossible for him to become a Seven Warlord.
From now on, he would fight alongside Dragon for the revolutionary cause.
Both possessed powerful combat power.
Dragon could easily infiltrate Mary Geoise.
And Kuma's Paw-Paw Fruit ability could remotely repel the treasure collected by Dragon to a location Kuma had preset.
These treasures would also be wrapped in air bubbles during flight, preventing damage.
As long as enough wealth could be plundered from Mary Geoise, the Revolutionary Army would have development funds.
Even if the operation was somewhat dangerous, Dragon was willing to take the risk.
Both he and Kuma possessed the ability to safely evacuate from Mary Geoise.
Dragon transformed into a gentle wind and infiltrated Mary Geoise.
This was not his first time here; he had even been stationed in Mary Geoise as a Marine, so he naturally understood the internal layout of Mary Geoise.
What he didn't know was that his operation was completely guided by others hidden in the shadows.
To provide his son with a perfect scapegoat, Hades convened a secret meeting among the Superpowers.
He proposed this suggestion and obtained the agreement of the heads of the various Superpowers.
As for the person who took action, it was a spy planted in the Revolutionary Army by another Superpower.
(end of chapter)
