Chapter 407: The Impact of Fishman Island
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
The remaining three Gorōsei immediately agreed.
Saint Saturn glanced around at the three others and could only nod helplessly.
The Rockefeller Pirates had entered the New World, and the Navy had just suffered a major loss—making it virtually impossible to launch another campaign against them any time soon.
Moreover, the loss of elite forces had caused the newly recovered naval bases in the New World to fall once more. This had greatly weakened the Navy's overall strength—and the World Government was powerless to intervene.
Their top-tier forces were busy pursuing the Roger Pirates. The Divine Knights had already been dispatched to the second half of the Grand Line but were intercepted by Whitebeard and his pirates!
Right now, the World Government couldn't spare any more power to deal with the Rockefeller Pirates in the New World.
"Damn it! That damned Rockefeller Pirate crew! And the Navy too! Why couldn't they just let the pirates bite each other? Why interfere?! Now look—their elite forces are decimated. Who knows how much of next year's budget will be funneled to the Navy? The Celestial Dragons will be throwing fits over the Heavenly Tribute allocations again! I say it's time we increased the tribute rates!"
Saint Saturn snapped in frustration.
The others remained silent.
Over the years, since the disbandment of the Rocks Pirates, both the World Government and the Navy had been on a slow downward slope.
Not long ago, during the Battle of Edd War between the Golden Lion and the Roger Pirates, the Navy finally caught a break and managed to recover some territory.
But now, with the Rockefeller Pirates making a move, everything had gone back to square one.
All their efforts were wasted.
Lord Imu's directive to capture the Roger Pirates remained fruitless. In the early years, the Navy had led the pursuit. More recently, the World Government had taken matters into their own hands, dispatching the Divine Knights.
But it had all been for nothing. In fact, many elite agents had been killed—especially with Whitebeard continuously interfering and thwarting the Divine Knights at every turn.
This had made the World Government a laughingstock.
Whitebeard's terrifying strength, amplified by the Gura Gura no Mi, turned an otherwise underwhelming fruit into a catastrophic weapon.
Some in the Government even suspected that the once-in-a-millennium storm during the Battle of Edd War had been caused by Whitebeard himself.
There were whispers that the Whitebeard Pirates had been nearby all along.
All of this made the World Government extremely wary.
"Let's just focus on completing Lord Imu's orders. It's been almost eight years. Don't disappoint him," said the blond Gorōsei coldly before turning and leaving. He had plenty of matters to attend to.
As for Fishman Island? He didn't care. It was right below Sabaody Archipelago—practically under their nose. If they wanted to deal with it, it was just a matter of lifting a finger.
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Meanwhile, reactions rippled across the sea...
Floating Sky Islands – Flying Pirate Fleet Headquarters
"Gehahahaha! That brat's making waves again! Fishman Island, huh? That was a territory I had my eyes on!"
Golden Lion Shiki, hair flowing wildly, bit down on his cigar and crushed the newspaper in his hand.
"All right, boys! We're going to pay the Rockefeller Pirates a little visit—wouldn't want them saying I'm a poor host!"
Though the fleet set out, it was much more diminished than it had been two years ago.
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Totto Land – Cake Island
"Fishman Island! I remember the desserts there were delicious… and that little brat took it for himself?! Damn him!"
Big Mom Charlotte Linlin growled, reading the headline.
"Don't worry, Mama! Once we defeat the Rockefeller Pirates, everything will be ours!" said Cracker, one of her sons.
"Ma-ma-ma-ma! Good boy! Not just Fishman Island—all of the New World will belong to me once I crush that brat Charlotte!"
Her monstrous laughter shattered the ceiling. Nearby, her youngest children clutched their ears and cried.
Katakuri stood protectively in front of his siblings, worry etched across his face as he watched their mother unravel.
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New World – Moby Dick
"Pops! Pops! The Rockefeller Pirates just took over Fishman Island!"
Marco flew over, newspaper in hand.
Whitebeard set down his sake cup and read.
After a while...
"Gurararara! That kid Charlotte just slapped the World Government in the face!"
Whitebeard chuckled.
"Pops, can we go check out Fishman Island too? I've never been there!"
Marco's suggestion lit up the eyes of the surrounding crewmates.
"Gurarara! Once the New World settles down, I'll take you all to see it for yourselves!"
"YEAH!!" the young crewmen cheered excitedly.
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Elsewhere at Sea – Roger Pirates
"Roger! News from Fishman Island—Charlotte just took over!"
Rayleigh handed over the paper.
Roger's eyes locked on the image of the Rockefeller Pirates' flag flying above Fishman Island, and the joyful faces of the fishmen.
"Wahahaha! That Charlotte kid's standing up for Fishman Island, eh?"
"He is. Word is King Neptune himself requested the flag," Rayleigh confirmed.
"Well, never mind that. We've got our own goal—the end of history itself. Let's finish our final voyage!"
Roger turned to the sea with determination.
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Meanwhile – Oden's Camp
Looking at the paper, Kozuki Oden's gaze grew complicated.
The samurai around him wore expressions of fury.
The news of Fishman Island falling under Rockefeller control had sent tremors through the world.
Everywhere, voices cried out:
"The New World can no longer contain its monsters."
The era of peace had ended.
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