Chapter 476-477: Wano Country
The world stood still as the transmission played across every major island, every sea, every kingdom.
The infamous Blackbeard, the man who had once stolen a Yonko's power and terrorized the world with his relentless ambition, now lay dead. His lifeless body, sprawled across the battlefield, was unmistakable.
The one who had claimed the throne of the seas had been dethroned.
…
In Pangea Castle, within the heart of Mariejois, five figures sat in a dimly lit chamber, their faces hidden in the flickering candlelight. The Five Elders, the supreme rulers of the world, observed the broadcast in silence.
"Unacceptable!!!" one of them muttered, his fingers interlocked.
"For a Yonko to fall so publicly… The world is in chaos."
"The balance must be restored," the eldest among them declared. "We must act swiftly before the new era spirals beyond our grasp."
….
Far across the seas, in the isolated land of Wano, deep within Orochi's palace, a figure cloaked in the unmistakable uniform of CP0 stood before the Shogun. The girl's porcelain mask concealed her features, but her voice carried the weight of authority.
"The world is shifting, Shogun Orochi. With Blackbeard dead, Wano will soon be dragged into the conflicts of the outside world. You must decide where you stand."
Orochi, as always, shrank back at the mere mention of world-changing events. His face twisted in fear, his hands trembling as he clutched his ornate robe. "This has nothing to do with me! The world can burn, and Wano will remain untouched! Kaido—"
The name stuck in his throat. Kaido was also just another Yonko like Blackbeard, who just died.
For a moment, silence loomed in the room. But then, something changed.
Orochi's fear melted away, replaced by a sneer. His posture straightened, his trembling hands now clenching into fists.
"Don't let the world government down!!"
"Guhehehe!! You guys are just the dogs of the Celestial Dragons, please be careful about the tone you use when talking to me"
Orochi narrowed his eyes, exuding a menacing aura akin to the fangs of a venomous snake, while the corners of his mouth slowly curved into a ruthless grin.
As his voice fell, dark shadows twisted behind him, rolling like writhing serpents before a sudden eruption sent ripples through the air. A foul, blood-soaked wind surged from the swirling darkness, spreading in all directions.
The sheer intensity of his killing intent was so palpable it felt almost tangible. In that instant, the masked members' expressions shifted. The Orochi before them no longer seemed human—he had transformed into a monstrous being capable of summoning storms. The oppressive force of the blood-scented wind instinctively drove them back several steps.
It felt as if they were being watched by a ravenous prehistoric beast, its bloodlust so chilling it sent shivers down their spines.
"Tsk tsk tsk… It seems that none of you belong to the battle sequence. You are so weak."
When Kurozumi Orochi saw this, he grinned even more arrogantly.
There were many levels among the CP members. Perhaps there are "The Strongest Shields of Celestial Dragons" whose combat power was comparable to that of the admirals of the navy.
But the ones in front of him were obviously strong; otherwise, they would not be frightened to this extent by his murderous intent.
"Let me tell you a fact."
"Now, it is your world government that needs my Wano Country to not fall."
"Once Wano Country falls, do you think you can still have seastone weapons in your hands?"
"The New World's front and back sections of the Grand Line were taken by the New Neo Navy and the Navy, respectively."
"Your World Government's member country system has also collapsed,"
"Let me guess, your current number has probably dropped from more than 200 to dozens."
"And those countries and forces are just some families in the world, and the amount of heavenly gold they pay as tribute is even pitiful."
Orochi smiled more ferociously, with a strong smile.
"Once Wano Country collapses, all your investments will be destroyed and wasted."
"Not to mention, the seastone import trade of weapons and ammunition will also be interrupted as a result."
"The most important thing is that without my Wano Country to check the New Navy in the rear of the New World, I guess they will directly march south tomorrow, land on the Red Earth Continent, and attack the World Government Headquarters."
"That is to say….."
Kurozumi Orochi's scarlet pupils burned with unprecedented murderous intent and ambition. "World Government, all you can do now is pray that my Wano Country does not fall."
"Am I right, Five Elders?"
As he spoke, a glint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and he turned his gaze toward the sleeve of the leading CP0 member.
The atmosphere grew eerily silent, heavy with an oppressive stillness.
Without a word, the CP0 member shook her head and reached into her wide silk sleeve, pulling out a video Den Den Mushi.
Swish!
The device projected an image into the air, revealing five elderly figures—representatives of the highest authority in the World Government.
The Five Elders!!
Their expressions were unreadable, their eyes cold and piercing.
"Kurozumi Orochi, I didn't expect you to grow smarter," one of them remarked.
"Grow smarter?"
Orochi let out a twisted laugh, his muscles trembling and twitching as if he had just heard the most absurd joke. His face contorted in amusement, his laughter growing increasingly unhinged.
"No, no, no, you old men, don't joke with me."
"It's not that I've gotten smarter—it's that you've become desperate."
"But think about it, hehehe…"
"You're probably losing your minds over Fleet Admirals Liu Feng and Akainu."
"The political structure of the member states has completely collapsed, and the amount of Heavenly Tribute has plummeted by 90%!"
"With the Revolutionary Army stirring the pot, even some of your remaining core member states are starting to turn against you."
"Tsk.. tsk.. tsk…"
"And now, here you are, groveling before me, making concessions, begging for an arms deal like a pathetic lapdog."
"How laughable! Hahaha!!!"
The moment these words fell, the expressions of the Five Elders twisted in fury, their killing intent so intense it seemed to pierce through the Den Den Mushi's screen.
"Damn you!!!"
"Kurozumi Orochi!! You're courting death!!"
"How dare you challenge the authority of the World Government?!"
"Do you really think we have no means to crush you?!"
"HEHEHE….Without our support, do you think Wano Country can withstand an attack from the New Navy?!"