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"That's right! Seventy-seven million! To have a bounty of that amount at his age, your children are all very outstanding! Mr. Judge," Arashi said with admiration.
Judge's expression changed again. "You flatter me. Sanji, Sanji...."
He didn't continue, for a moment unable to discern whether the Fleet Admiral was genuinely praising him or had some other intention.
Such a world-class powerhouse, the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, every word and action carried immense weight, making it impossible for people not to overthink.
"When Sanji was eight, he was separated from us in a shipwreck. It was only recently that the Vinsmoke family received news of him." Reiju spoke up again at this time.
Arashi nodded. "Is that so? Speaking of which, I've met him a few times. He's quite a polite young man."
This seemingly casual sentence made Judge speak up immediately. "We are currently looking into Sanji's whereabouts, preparing to bring him back to the family."
Arashi couldn't help but laugh. "Then I congratulate you in advance, Mr. Judge, on your family reunion."
"If Fleet Admiral Arashi likes him, I can also send him to the Marines," Judge added immediately. Arashi was utterly speechless. This third son of the Vinsmoke family was truly unloved.
Abandoned at the age of eight, and in the original story, he would have been used for a political marriage.
Even though he had changed everything, he was still being offered up as a gift by his father.
"Father means that if Sanji could work under Fleet Admiral Arashi, it would be his good fortune as well," Reiju, seeming to notice the change in Arashi's mood, quickly added.
"Hehe!" Arashi chuckled, then lifted his teacup and took a light sip. "The Marines are very grateful for the Vinsmokes' support."
Suddenly getting to the point made all five of them turn serious, listening attentively.
"But in this war, there is nothing you can help with." Hearing this, a hint of nervousness appeared on Judge's face. What did he mean?
What did this mean? Did Arashi dislike them? Did the Marines look down on them? "Mr. Judge, please don't misunderstand."
A light chuckle was heard, making Judge look up abruptly. "The war is already over."
"Onigashima has sunk, Kaido has been executed, Big Mom has been captured, including Red-Haired Shanks who came along, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach, as well as figures like Saturn of the Five Elders, the God's Knights, and others."
"At this moment, they are all in the prisons of Wano Country. The Marines have achieved the greatest victory in this war!" Pausing for a moment, Arashi wore a faint smile.
"You've come one step too late." The atmosphere suddenly froze. On Judge's face, shock, disbelief, and bewilderment were visibly apparent.
Reiju, Yonji, Ichiji, and Niji sat there stunned. It was as if they hadn't processed it.
"The war is over?!" After a long while, Judge's trembling voice finally came out, his eyes fixed on Arashi.
"The Marines have already won? And, the enemy wasn't just Kaido and Big Mom?!"
This time, it wasn't Arashi who spoke, but Smoker, who was leaning against a wall in the distance, slowly explaining.
"Before you arrived, the Marines had already engaged in an incredibly fierce war with the various forces that had arrived on Onigashima."
"The enemy was naturally not just the Kaido-Big Mom alliance. The Red-Hair Pirates, the Blackbeard Pirates, as well as the Warrior God of Science and Defense, Saint Saturn, representing the World Government, and the God's Knights all participated in this war."
"In addition, the Whitebeard Pirates, led by Flame Emperor Ace, also made an appearance."
"This war, which brought together the major top powers of the world, in a sense, is its result."
"Has already determined part of the future course of the world." Smoker blew out a puff of smoke, his eyes glinting. He didn't say more.
But Judge and the others could clearly understand. The five of them sat there stunned, their minds completely turned upside down.
The war was already over? They had missed it, the war that would shake the entire world!
What shocked them even more was that the enemy the Marines had faced this time was not just the alliance of Kaido and Big Mom, but also Red-Hair, Blackbeard, and even the mysterious powers connected to the World Government.
This was too incredible! Even unbelievable! "The Marines achieved the final victory in this war!"
No wonder! No wonder after entering Wano, they found that the country had been completely taken over and controlled by the Marines—no wonder the entire country was in a festive and bustling mood.
Wait. Since the Marines had won the war, what was the point of their Germa 66 coming here?
They had delivered charcoal in snowy weather too late; the other party's winter was already over! For a moment, Judge's expression changed, looking extremely ugly.
"Mr. Judge!" Suddenly, a clear voice was heard.
"Fleet Admiral Arashi!" Judge came to his senses and quickly bowed his head.
"The entire Marine organization, including Wano Country, has seen the sincerity of the Vinsmoke family."
"We are very grateful for Mr. Judge's support. Therefore. I want to ask if the Vinsmoke family has any intention of allying with the Marines?"
After a slight pause, Arashi, still smiling, glanced at the five people before him. "The current Marines, although we have defeated the vast majority of pirate forces in the New World, are in the process of taking over their territories."
"We are still shorthanded and need a large number of allies. The Vinsmoke family, perhaps. We share a common goal. Mr. Judge." Arashi looked up at him, a smile in his eyes.
Hearing this, Judge's expression changed, and he was silent for a long time. At this moment, various thoughts raced through his mind.
Finally, the expression on his face turned to one of shame. "You are too modest."
"The current Marines are a force that even the World Government probably cannot ignore. After defeating the alliance of the Four Emperors, it can be expected that the entire world will be in an uproar."
"Even." Speaking to this point, a look of horror appeared on Judge's face. "The future of the era itself will be shaken."
Taking a deep breath, his expression became grave and sincere. "To have the opportunity to cooperate with the Marines and with Fleet Admiral Arashi is an opportunity for the Vinsmoke family, and it is also our good fortune."
"We have no reason to refuse this matter." Speaking to this point, a look of excitement appeared on Judge's face.
"Thank you, Fleet Admiral Arashi, for giving us this opportunity. Please also allow the Vinsmoke family to express our remorse for our tardy support."
Reiju sat to the side, her expression calm, but she was somewhat surprised in her heart. Her father, when facing Arashi, seemed to have been enlightened.
He was no longer nervous, but had become composed. "Then, on behalf of the Marines, I welcome the Vinsmoke family to the alliance!"
"I believe that in the future world, our two sides will certainly contribute our strength to the stability and peace of the era," Arashi said with a smile, raising his teacup.
He was not surprised by this result. The Vinsmoke family, having come to him of their own accord, had few choices when facing him.
Judge was a man with a keen sense of smell. He was ambitious and was unwilling to continue lurking in this ever-changing era.
Restoring the former glory of the rulers of the North Blue was what the Vinsmoke family had always pursued.
"We will follow Fleet Admiral Arashi's orders!" Judge said in a solemn voice, treating the teacup as a wine glass.
His four children also raised their cups in unison. Arashi drank casually, and the five of them also drained their cups.
After this, the atmosphere became more harmonious, and there were fewer constraints.
Now that the decision for an alliance had been made, the Vinsmoke family felt less fear and more boldness.
"Have the Marines already set out for Totto Land and Hachinosu? Is your plan actually to occupy the New World? That is truly remarkable!"
A short while later, after learning about the Marines' objective during their casual chat, Judge and the others were extremely shocked.
To rule the entire New World, this was something that many powers had never even thought of for many years.
For one, the climate of this sea was complex, and traveling between islands was a problem.
Moreover, this was a paradise for pirates, with numerous powerhouses that lacked formidable strength.
Even gaining a foothold proved to be a problem. For hundreds of years, the number of people who could accomplish such a thing was very few.
But at this moment, he saw the possibility in Arashi. The Marines of this era were too powerful.
They had fought their way into the New World and defeated its emperors in a single battle. It was so shocking it was unbelievable!
One can imagine the huge shock it would cause among the various powers of the world when the news spread. The group drank tea and chatted, and time passed quickly.
Through their simple conversation, Judge and the others were surprised to find that this Marine Fleet Admiral, who was widely known for his ferocious reputation, was unexpectedly gentle.
The initial fear and panic of the five disappeared, replaced by a sense of ease and a great deal of motivation.
Allying with Arashi meant that the Vinsmoke family had hopped aboard the express train of this era's significant changes.
This was an era of unprecedented change. They had to keep up! The addition of the Vinsmoke family was undoubtedly a joyous occasion.
Their research in cloning, Lineage Factor, and other technologies would play a significant role in future battles. After all, the strong in this world were only a minority.
The majority of people were still commoners at the bottom of the social hierarchy. At the same time, the Vinsmokes' joining also represented a trend of future strength.
The momentum of the Marines was growing stronger and stronger, their power increasing in magnitude.
This would prompt some people to think, causing them to make a decision. When you become strong, the world will revolve around you.
This is the law of universal gravitation. When an object's mass becomes heavier, the things around it will be pulled toward it.
...
The policy of opening Wano Country, amidst the controversy, was carried out steadfastly.
Kozuki Oden cut through the mess like a sharp knife. Having experienced death once, he was undoubtedly more mature and had abandoned some of his naive ideas.
After succeeding to the position of Shogun, he appeared even more resolute! Arashi did not interfere in the internal politics of Wano Country, but merely used the grounds of the Shogun's castle as his central command for the Marines.
With the war over, there was naturally a series of matters to attend to. "We plan to establish several military fortresses in the Totto Land kingdom and establish a military base in Wano Country."
"Afterward, when the time is right, we will radiate our influence outward, deploying forces to the surrounding islands."
"At the same time, Marine recruitment will not stop, as this is related to the future development of the Marines," Arashi said with a smile, his arms crossed as he gazed at the sea chart sand table before him.
Smoker and the various Vice Admirals had serious expressions, lost in thought. In the War of the Best, some had failed, and some had won. And as the victors.
Now was naturally the time to reap the fruits of their victory. This vast expanse of vacant territory was their harvest.
Parting ways with the World Government meant that the Marines could freely dispose of this enormous territory.
"The Totto Land kingdom under Big Mom's jurisdiction includes 34 islands, each managed by 34 different ministers."
"The islands are rich in resources, with a large amount of minerals and grain. For the Marines to govern so many islands at the same time is a difficult problem," Stainless said in a low voice.
They were skilled at fighting, but managing political affairs was not their forte. At this moment, the Marine officers, faced with this huge territory, all frowned, their faces troubled.
"Administrative work, naturally, needs to be done by professionals. We are the Marines; being responsible for warfare is enough," Arashi said with a faint smile.
This world was far more straightforward than his previous one. As long as one possessed great power, one could naturally control everything.
As for the administrative work, he could recruit some people from the Totto Land region, specifically Big Mom's Totto Land.
To him, this was not a difficult problem. "What you all need to do now is to use military force to bring this vast territory completely under our control."
Arashi's words were calm, but they carried great weight. Hearing this, the expressions of all the flag officers grew serious.
They now understood the Fleet Admiral's meaning. Without a doubt, he wanted to establish a massive Marine kingdom in the New World.
This was completely independent of the World Government, which was of great significance. "Proceed according to the plan we previously assigned."
"Next, I'll have to trouble you all," Arashi said softly. "It is our duty, Fleet Admiral. You need not be so polite. For Justice!"
"We will not fail our mission!" the various flag officers immediately responded in low voices.
After experiencing the War of the Best, they already knew they were walking a different path, one that might usher in a brand-new era.
Who their future enemies would be was clear. The Marines did not oppose, or rather, resist such an action.
Because every soldier who had witnessed the tragic scene at the hidden port had a raging fire instantly ignited in their hearts.
It was an indescribably tragic scene, and it also made everyone realize that in the eyes of the World Government, they were just tools to be used, completely worthless.
The intelligence obtained from the surviving members of the God's Knights revealed that their purpose for coming was precisely to destroy the Marines.
This further angered the Marine side! From the moment the World Government set foot on Onigashima, the two sides had become irreconcilable, mortal enemies.
"And for the world?" Smoker hesitated for a moment, but still asked.
"Contact the news agencies, provide them with the relevant information," Arashi said directly, without hesitation.
"The World Government fears the news spreading, but we don't care. It's also time to let the world know of the Marines' strength!"
This one sentence sent another shock through the flag officers present.
It was entirely predictable what kind of tremor would be triggered in the world when this earth-shattering news was released.
"I understand!" Smoker nodded heavily, pursing his lips.
For a moment, he felt a little nervous. What would it be like when the world learned what had happened in that War of the Best?
At the same time. The Totto Land kingdom. This nation, ruled by Big Mom, welcomed the Marine fleet.
The thirty-four islands were not far from each other, forming a vast region connected by a network of islands. They were even visible from one another.
If a major infrastructure project were to be undertaken, and Tom the shipwright's Sea Train were to be built here, it would form a very impressive island chain.
"It's truly terrifying! These Emperors of the Sea are no different from kings," Kizaru said with emotion, gazing at the island ahead.
In the first half of the Grand Line, including the Four Blues, a country was just a single island. But the vast nation before them encompassed a full 34 islands.
"This is also why the Four Emperors are so formidable. Not only do they possess great power, but they also possess territory that surpasses conventional kingdoms," Aokiji said in a low voice.
"From this moment on, this place belongs to the Marines. We will have our own Marine kingdom in the New World! And this is just the beginning of everything for us!"
Bullet crossed his arms, a faint smile in his eyes. "It's truly moving!"
"Before we knew it, the Marines had embarked on an unknown path!" Kizaru sighed.
"As long as we know that this action is for justice, that is enough!" Fujitora said softly. Crocodile slowly exhaled a puff of smoke and said nothing.
For this operation, the five Admirals, along with more than ten Vice Admirals, had all set out to completely occupy Totto Land.
They had gone through a war and obtained the fruits of victory; they would naturally not watch the fat meat fly away from their mouths.
The 34 islands, with their vast resources and population, were too precious for the Marines who were new to the New World.
"I hope these guys are sensible enough. That way, we can save a lot of trouble," Bullet sneered.
In the battle on Onigashima, the Big Mom and Beasts pirate crews had almost come out in full force, and most of their combatants had been lost in Wano Country.
Now, only some remnants remained in Totto Land, not enough to form a resistance. After a long while, the warships arrived at Whole Cake Island.
A large number of Marines swarmed onto the island. After a brief moment of chaos, everything finally calmed down.
The five Admirals stood in the palace, looking at the ministers who were bowing and trembling before them, with no intention of making a move.
"From today on, the 34 islands of Totto Land belong to the Marines. The Marines captured Big Mom in the battle on Onigashima."
"The Marines will show no mercy to anyone who dares to resist. We also hope that you all can save us some trouble," Kizaru said lazily.
For this operation, Arashi had let Kizaru take the lead, so he spoke directly to him.
Although the other four were also Admirals, they had no interest in giving orders and observed the scene casually.
"In the battle on Onigashima, did Mama fail? In that case, the Marines win?" Suddenly hearing such news. The minister standing in the palace nearly collapsed to the ground.
"For now in Totto Land, before the new administrators take office, everything will proceed as usual, with you all continuing to manage."
"I hope you understand that what the Marines need is not a chaotic Totto Land. In the time to come, we will help you all maintain order on these 34 islands," Kizaru said faintly.
The ministers' faces were grave, their hearts nervous. They listened silently, not daring to voice any opposition.
Afterward, the Marines went to the 34 islands separately, responsible for the management of Totto Land.
The five Admirals were stationed on Whole Cake Island. They planned to establish Marine bases at the fastest speed and recruit a large number of new soldiers.
Everything was developing in a positive direction, and the strength of the Marines would also grow stronger after the battle on Onigashima.
...
But just as everything was proceeding in an orderly manner, on a certain mysterious island.
"Tap tap tap tap tap!" The sound of dense footsteps echoed. A figure completely shrouded in a black robe hurried toward a sealed laboratory.
"Is this the place?" a low voice asked.
Under the wide hood, a stern and cold face was revealed. When the personnel in the laboratory saw this face, their expressions changed drastically.
Then they all knelt on both knees, their foreheads pressed tightly to the ground, their entire bodies trembling.
"The purpose of us forging a weapon is to use it, and now, the time has come to activate it," the stern face under the wide hood said coldly.
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