"Good that the Revolutionary Army came; just in time to together bring down this rotten World Government!"
Whitebeard stared at Dragon while laughing loudly.
Until now the Gorosei still hadn't appeared; they were already convinced something must have happened to those five people. This was better; those five old men's strength was indeed terrifying; if they fought directly, it would surely be a very difficult battle. Moreover, if that Imu participated, the final outcome of this war might not be certain yet.
Eight hundred Pacifistas had been destroyed more than half under the rampage of the Three Calamities and others. Most were no longer intact; some had destroyed heads, some only had half bodies left, showing complex cables emitting blue electric sparks.
Meanwhile, Kizaru, Akainu, and the Shichibukai had been tightly surrounded by Whitebeard's division commanders and Three Sweet Commanders.
This had truly become a corner fight for the Marines. It could be said this war had almost reached its end. Victory for the pirate side was right before their eyes.
Sengoku let out a long sigh seeing the destroyed battlefield and Marine and pirate corpses scattered about. His heart felt very sorrowful.
His original intention was actually never wrong. The majority of pirates were indeed cruel and only gave negative impacts to the world, while the Marines always tried to maintain world peace.
They had fundamental differences from the corrupt World Government and arrogant, dirty Celestial Dragons. But now, it seemed everything had become inevitable fate.
Suddenly, right at that moment, the Gold List above the sky emitted very brilliant light, illuminating all lands to the three realms. The golden eye opened again.
[Now Announcing the Top 100 Hidden Expert List of the Three Realms]
Residents of the three realms again fell into madness and shock.
After the Strongest List, there were still other lists?
What was the meaning of this Hidden Expert List?
Whitebeard, Roger, and the others also stared at the sky.
They felt a bit of unease. Why at a time like this was a new list actually announced?
Kaiser standing at the Moby Dick's bow also stared at the sky. The corner of his mouth slightly lifted: "It's begun, the new list. This clearly wants to make this world even more chaotic... Hidden Expert List... it seems some people on the Strongest List must relinquish their positions!"
The black cat Kuro meowed softly while licking its claws, its eyes staring at the golden eye in the sky as if wanting to pounce and tear it apart!
Kaiser stroked Kuro's head and said flatly: "That creature itself can't descend to the lower world, but it's the embodiment of the strongest rules in this world. Now it's doing many things because it's wary of my existence, while also wanting to raise its world's level. Currently it looks like competition among three realm fighters, but ultimately this is a battle between it and me!"
Kaiser sneered: "Rules are still rules. I've passed through countless worlds. If not for it forcing me out, I actually didn't intend to care about it. Since it's come to this, let's play with it longer!"
Kaiser's eyes flashed; he already had a plan in his mind.
Simultaneously, on the Gold List in the sky appeared rows of golden writing wriggling like tadpoles.
The list was officially announced.
The Three Realms Hidden Expert List. Same as before, there were one hundred slots from lowest to highest rank.
[Rank 100: Koby]
[World of Origin: One Piece World]
[Description: Ordinary human. Because he boarded the wrong ship while going fishing, he was captured by female pirate Alvida and became a cabin boy for two years. Saved by pirate Luffy, and now became a student of Marine Hero, Garp.]
[Abilities: Kenbunshoku Haki (Beginner Level), Busoshoku Haki (Beginner Level)]
[Potential Value: 8,756]
[List Reward: Justice Cloak (With this cloak, your justice will receive the best interpretation; Comprehension/Intuition +10, Strength +500%, Agility +500%, Defense +500%; Additional abilities: Flight, Camouflage, Intangibility/Transparency)]
Beside the list appeared an image of a tall, slender pink-haired young man, wearing a bright bandana on his forehead and Marine uniform.
Instantly, a golden light beam fell from the horizon, shooting straight toward Mary Geoise's direction.
At this time, Koby who was staring at the sky confused—wondering why his picture appeared on the list—was stunned and reflexively extended his hand to catch it.
The golden light exploded, transforming into a magnificent dark golden cloak that automatically draped on his shoulders. The glowing Justice writing on his back looked very conspicuous.
People on the battlefield gaped. No one expected the list announced this time was actually given to an unknown kid. It turned out Hidden Expert referred to those with tremendous future potential!
"Puhahahahahaha—!"
Garp turned and saw Koby's appearance. He laughed loudly, stepped forward and patted Koby's head hard until the kid staggered and nearly fell to the ground.
"Excellent, Koby! You weren't wrong to become my student!" Garp was very happy.
He didn't expect the situation would reverse like this; this strange list no longer announced strong people, but targeted potential newcomers instead. And his own student entered the list!
Koby also came to his senses; he grinned stupidly while holding and observing his Justice Cloak, appearing to really like it.
People around stared at him enviously; some even began moving wildly.
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On a pirate ship in the distance. A young man in a straw hat also laughed broadly, pointing toward where the golden light fell while dancing: "Zoro, Nami, Usopp! Did you see? That's Koby I told you about! He actually became my grandpa's student, and entered that Expert List; so cool!"
Nami slapped her forehead: "It's the Hidden Expert List!"
Zoro folded his arms with a cool face, not wanting to entertain this ridiculous captain. Sanji smoked his cigarette while smiling: "Luffy, do you think we can also enter the list?"
Luffy was spirited: "Can we? Really can?"
Long-nose Usopp also approached; his fear of the cruel war earlier instantly disappeared: "Can we? Really can?"
"SHUT UP YOU TWO!"
Nami's love fist landed on both their heads, leaving large bumps.
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In the sky, Whitebeard and the others had descended. They didn't continue attacking, but instead gathered with the Revolutionary Army to observe the situation.
Roger smiled: "This Gold List is truly interesting. Garp's taste in choosing students is quite good!"
Kaido snorted coldly: "What's the use of having good items if you can't protect them? Soon that item will be ours. Let's divide the resources; I want that Justice Cloak. If later rewards for Marine newcomers appear again, that's your share!"
He was already planning to target Koby. Just a small kid; getting such good items would only make him an easy target.
Was this Gold List distributing charity?
"Sure! I don't mind," Whitebeard didn't care too much about that, but he would fight for it if other rewards appeared later. He himself didn't need it, but he had many "children" who might need it.
Other pirates also began preparing, their eyes flashing cruelly staring toward Koby.