## Chapter 461: The Reaction and Shiki's Influence
The actions of the Marines were also noticed by the various Faction.
The World Economic Journal even widely publicized this intelligence, making it known to everyone.
Secretly, they sent out Reporter Birds one by one, hoping to obtain first-hand intelligence.
Just as the New World was calming down, the Roger Pirates had just fought a Great Battle with Garp, and the "Legendary Samurai" Kozuki Oden had also joined the Roger Pirates.
A series of events had all attracted a lot of attention.
Not long after the Roger Pirates disappeared, the Marines made such a big move.
The news that the Roger Pirates had appeared at Fish-Man Island was also revealed.
Looking at the active range of the numerous Marine warships.
It could be said that even some Child could figure out who the target was.
Moreover, the latest newspaper from the World Economic Journal already contained a description.
Dozens of Marine warships.
The deterrence was terrifyingly strong.
It wasn't clear what powerful combatants were present, as these Reporter Birds didn't dare to get too close either.
As for the relatively chaotic Sabaody Archipelago, the Pirate and Underworld Forces there all disappeared without a trace for a time.
It was so peaceful, they could even issue a 'Most Peaceful Island Award'.
Those Pirate from the First Half of the Grand Line didn't dare to approach at all.
A few poorly informed Pirate Crew directly ran straight into trouble and were instantly brought to downfall.
"That was a quick move, Marines."
"But, can you succeed?"
For Hades, the answer was no.
Relying on his God's Eye View, Hades knew about Roger's special ability.
In the Sword Tournament, he had personally witnessed Roger's Hearing the Voice of All Things.
Perhaps some people might think that kind of natural storm was caused by Roger's swordsmanship, but it couldn't affect Hades' judgment.
Being hostile towards Roger was equivalent to being an enemy of the World.
The longer the battle lasted, the greater Roger's advantage became, and the stronger his combat strength grew.
At that time, Roger was still young, and his strength had not yet reached its peak.
It should be known that Roger was only forty-four years old during the Sword Tournament.
Now, including his Observation Haki, Hearing the Voice of All Things, Roger's overall strength had improved comprehensively.
He would only be even more terrifying.
As long as they could hold out for a period of time, the advantage would shift to the Roger Pirates.
After all, the Battle of Edd War, which crippled the Flying Pirates at their peak, had left a deep impression on Hades.
The renowned Flying Pirates had, just like that, become the stepping stone for the Roger Pirates.
And what caused all this was a super giant storm, rarely seen in a hundred years, that covered an entire Sea Area.
Hades certainly didn't want this to happen, interrupting the Flying Pirates' development rhythm.
He also didn't want the Kronos Kingdom's many years of investment to go down the drain.
Since Hades had ascended the throne, he had also calculated the Kingdom's support for the Flying Pirates.
Although it wasn't as terrifying as imagined, it was at least three to four billion Beli a year.
Public opinion and supplies, including support in various aspects from the Underworld.
Calculating from after the Rocks Pirates disbanded, the total support for the Flying Pirates also amounted to over thirty billion Beli.
This didn't mean that Hades didn't hope this kind of outcome would befall the Marines.
The World Government wouldn't possibly give up on the Marines.
The greater the Marines' losses, the greater the World Government's losses would be.
On the contrary, he somewhat looked forward to such a scene.
However, his plan was clearly mistaken.
Roger wasn't stupid.
There was no need to clash head-on with the Marines; he avoided the crisis in a more relaxed manner.
"Gyahahaha! Roger was actually targeted like this, I wonder if he can break out?"
On the Floating Island, "Golden Lion" Shiki surveyed the entire Great Sea.
Upon receiving this news, he laughed loudly in excitement.
"What did he do exactly? To be targeted like this by the World Government?"
Reinhardt, standing nearby as the second-in-command, had some questions.
"It looks like he is indeed in danger."
"Hmph! How could those foolish Marines possibly catch Roger? Believe him, that's an opponent even this Old Man recognizes."
Shiki seemed to have a surge of confidence regarding Roger.
It was simply because they had interacted quite a number of times.
The Roger Pirates sailed in various places across the Great Sea.
Shiki, being relatively bored nowadays, would go alone to have a great battle with Roger whenever he got news of the Roger Pirates' whereabouts.
They mutually recognized each other's strength even more so.
However, not many people knew about such great battles.
"Then there's nothing we need to do?" Reinhardt asked softly, looking at Shiki.
In reality, he already had the answer in his mind, based on his understanding of the Admiral.
"No, apply some pressure to the Marines and the World Government."
Shiki shook his head slightly, grinned, and looked towards the sky outside the Palace, saying with a smile.
People grow, especially when their position is different.
The scenes they see, the things they think about, and their structure all become vastly different.
Nowadays, Shiki was already a legend among Pirate, a leading Monster.
Saying he was NO.
1 wouldn't be an exaggeration.
He had to consider the overall interests of Pirate.
Facing the Roger Pirates being targeted by the Marines, he couldn't possibly do nothing.
At the very least, he had to exhibit his attitude.
Now, it's time to exhibit his own influence.
Having reached his level, he already possessed the qualification and ability to command heroes.
His solid achievements explained everything.
If this matter was successful, Shiki's influence would further improve.
"Get in contact with Kaido and Linlin, this Old Man has something to say to them."
This matter didn't take long.
The Flying Pirates possessed the contact methods for all Top-tier Great Pirate.
Two Den Den Mushi were soon placed in front of Shiki.
"Hello, Linlin, long time no see."
Shiki gave a greeting, then spoke about the matter.
After finishing his chat with Linlin, Shiki then activated the Beast Pirates' Den Den Mushi.
Soon, the Den Den Mushi hung up, and a satisfied smile appeared on Shiki's face.
It wasn't known what exactly Shiki had said to Linlin and Kaido.
However, immediately, Kaido left the Barbarossa Kingdom alone.
He transformed into his full beast form, an Azure Dragon, and flew towards the northwest.
Not long after being ruled by Kaido, the Mozartelt Kingdom was renamed the Barbarossa Kingdom.
Barbarossa was Kaido's surname, and it also represented the Kingdom's rebirth.
At the same time, "Weather Queen" Charlotte Linlin rarely left her Base Camp.
Leading a Homies Army, she stood on Cloud Homies, propelled from behind by Gale Homies, quickly rushing towards the Former Half of the New World.
And "King of Monsters" Typhon, located at Monster Paradise, spread his wings and left Monster Paradise.
By his side was also a figure with a huge body, nearly ten meters tall.
Exoskeleton like a rhinoceros beetle's spread into flying wings on its body, vibrating rapidly as it followed behind Typhon.
He was Typhon's first-born Ace, the Asura Rhinoceros Beetle.
Shiki's influence and power, befitting a Pirate Leader, had already begun to exhibit themselves.
(end of chapter)