Chapter 437 Gather and step into the Holy Land! 【The Finale (Part 1)】
"Isn't that even more hateful!"
Ghost Spider slammed his fist on the table and roared angrily with red eyes, "Releasing so many prisoners resulted in the casualties of tens of thousands of soldiers... Im... How could such a bastard take the lives of so many people?"
Game?! Why do you think you are superior?!"
He has a fierce and upright personality and always says whatever he wants.
Such "rebellious and unethical" words, such blatant scolding, in the past, would have received a reprimand no matter what.
But right now, no one in the entire conference room refuted, even the Warring States period, which usually pays the most attention to so-called "decency" and "rules."
The cigar lights up and goes out, and the smoke fills the air.
In the strange, cold and silent atmosphere, there seemed to be a rage brewing that could no longer be suppressed.
No one questioned the authenticity of Nuo Xia's words, and no one asked Nuo Xia where the information came from.
After ten years of service and ten years of military service, everyone present has unquestionable and absolute trust in the owner of the name "White Dragon".
a long time.
"Wait for tomorrow."
Warring States finally spoke, his voice hoarse:
"Give me some time tonight to write a strongly worded protest letter. Tomorrow morning, I will hand this letter of protest to the World Government and ask them to respond properly. What exactly do they want to do..."
"Letter of protest?"
Garp interrupted Sengoku's speech, "Is that thing useful? Even if it's an autographed letter from your great naval marshal, in the eyes of these guys, what's the difference between it and toilet paper?"
Warring States was silent.
"You're a lot older, but you're still so childish. Useful protest is never done with your mouth, but with your fists!"
Garp picked his nose and sneered, "That's not right. How can you be so naive in the Warring States period? It's just you, an old guy, who doesn't want things to get to that point. How long has it been and you are still trying to turn a big deal into a trivial matter?
You’ve put on that trick!”
"Don't forget, Warring States, we are being forced from above, over and over again, until now. Do you really think we have any other choice?"
Warring States remained silent.
He couldn't argue with anything.
It's been a long time since Garp said something so unpleasant, and why doesn't he understand the truth?
But……
Warring States raised his head, looked at the silent faces, and met their eyes one by one, and a sudden realization came to his heart.
changed.
The Navy Headquarters has really changed.
I have endured it for four months... no, maybe I should say I have endured it for decades, hundreds of years! All the navy who have a "righteous" mind have long had enough of those people above them!
And now.
The revelation of the truth about the Impel Down incident was the straw that broke the camel's back!
What Karp said is absolutely correct.
How long has it been and he is still here looking forward and backward...
Maybe now, I am the outlier in the navy, right?
The so-called change is not achieved overnight, but bit by bit, accumulated over time, and finally accumulated into a tower.
As for when this change started...
Warring States' eyes gradually turned to Nuo Xia.
"Noxia." Warring States was silent, as if a century had passed, before he finally sighed and said in a low voice, "You decide."
Nuo Xia looked at Warring States in surprise and nodded slightly.
Originally, he thought that he would need to spend some extra words to convince some "doves" among the senior officials present.
As a result, the progress was much smoother than he expected.
after all.
The blood debt of tens of thousands of elite soldiers was too heavy.
The aloof world government and Im, who considers himself a god, will eventually have to pay the price for their arrogance!
"There's not much I want to say."
Nuo Xia said in a low voice, "I have been waiting for this day for eleven years. I don't want to, and there is no need to wait any longer!!"
"So, the plan is very simple. In order to avoid a long night and many dreams, I plan to set off tonight."
"We can reach the Holy Land before dawn. It's in Mariejoia. I want to make a final break with the Celestial Dragons and Im!"
"I'm very grateful to those who are willing to accompany me on this journey. If you have concerns and don't want to come along, it doesn't matter. After all, things happened unexpectedly. I can understand everyone. After this matter is over, we are still comrades-in-arms and lords."
Nuo Xia smiled and glanced across the audience:
"What do you think?"
"Hey, hey, I don't like hearing this anymore."
Garp easily rolled the boogers he had just picked out into balls and popped them out. He curled his lips and said, "What do you mean I'm here to accompany you? It's as if you were the only one who wanted to find trouble with those Bubble Bobblers, and you were forced to do this."
For my sake, even if you don’t take the lead, I still have to go to Mariegioa for a walk.”
"You talk a lot of nonsense, so just say go."
Zefa glanced at Garp with disgust, looked at Noxia, and grinned, "Count me in!"
Then he turned around and looked at his most...proud disciple, "Hey, Kuzan, you don't need to tell me, right?"
"Ala……"
Qing Zhixu raised his eyes and looked at Nuo Xia, "Sure enough, before you suddenly showed up, I thought something big was going to happen today. I didn't expect it to be such a big deal..."
He scratched his hair and suddenly laughed, "It seems like a pity that I don't join in such a big fuss."
"Porusalino." Zefa looked at Kizaru again, "What about you?"
"Are we going to have another big war? It's so troublesome."
Kizaru still crossed his legs and twirled his nails with a lazy expression, "Overthrowing the rule of the Celestial Dragons... What a terrible idea. Tsk, is there any benefit to me?"
"No longer responsible for escorting them?"
Qing Zhi interjected with a smile, "Plus, you don't have to deal with all those messy things for them, maybe you can get two more months of vacation a year."
"That's true." Kizaru was amused by this guy and shrugged, "Okay, count me in, Sakaski, what about you?"
"Soldiers have the duty to obey orders."
Akainu dusted off the navy cap on his hands and said expressionlessly, "Mr. Sengoku is the marshal. He has already made a decision. Am I going to violate it?"
"Then there's more..." Kizaru squinted and turned his head, his eyes lingering on Momotu's face, and he raised his eyebrows, "Ah, you shouldn't have to ask, Gion..."
"Nonsense." Taotu laughed and scolded.
"I'll go too!" Cha Dou followed suit categorically.
The green pheasant next to him was speechless for a while.
Can you please restrain yourself? I've been married for many years, why are you still licking the dog in front of me?
…
Several admirals and substitute generals have reached a consensus.
Needless to say, the lieutenant generals at the lower level of the headquarters, especially the hot-tempered Ghost Spider, Dauberman... and Flying Squirrel and others who were once Noxia's deputies.
In the huge conference room, no one objected, and no one was timid.
In daily life, perhaps everyone adheres to a different way of "justice", but the core, or the bottom line -
At this moment, there is finally convergence.
Witness this scene.
Warring States sighed in his heart and couldn't help but sigh. Sure enough, his choice just now was correct.
Navy Headquarters...
It has really changed completely.
…
That night.
The port of Marinefando was quiet, and a standard warship sailed out, heading straight for the Holy Land Marie Gioia!
Inside the seemingly ordinary warship, there are almost all the top combat capabilities of the Navy Headquarters.
Navy Headquarters Chief Instructor Zefa, legendary hero Garp, Headquarters General Hakuryu Nosha, Aoki Kuzan, Akainu Sakaski...
There are also three generals: Kizaru, Peach Rabbit, and Tea Dolphin as substitutes.
And this is just the first echelon of this operation!
Warring States himself is still in Marineland, leading a group of elite lieutenant generals to mobilize his headquarters and control the whole situation.
Once Nuo Xia and others landed in the Holy Land, they initially stabilized the situation.
The Navy Headquarters, the largest war machine in the world, will begin to operate efficiently. Under the command of the Warring States Period, it will be dispatched at a scale several times that of the Demon-Slaying Order!
And then control the entire holy land of Mariejoia!
…
Under the stars, the waves surge.
Inside the cabin.
A group of navy bosses gathered in the command room, listening to Nosha's analysis of the World Government's combat capabilities.
"In other words, the five Wulao Xing people themselves do not pose much of a threat. Apart from Im himself, the main ones who need to worry about are those two... one is known as the strongest spear of the Tianlong people, and the other is known as the strongest
Shield guy?”
Aoki held his chin and turned his eyes to Akainu aside, "The strongest spear is called Hephaestus. He is a natural user with the ability to burn the burning fruit. It seems to be your lower fruit, Sakaski. How about handing it over?"
for you?"
"Just what I wanted."
Akainu narrowed his eyes and sneered, "I didn't finish the fight with Kaido last time. I hope I can have more fun this time."
"There is also the strongest shield. Let me try it first. I won't be able to hold it for a while, and then I will ask Mr. Garp to help me. Animal-type phantom beast type, user with the ability to bear fruit, whose name is unknown, but
I heard you say he was a naval marshal from a hundred years ago?"
Qingzhi looked thoughtfully at the phone on the table, and the voice of Warring States came from it:
"I have an impression."
Warring States sighed, "He is Muse, known as the "Wise Commander". He was once known as the strongest marshal in naval history. According to records, he should have resigned when he was old. Unexpectedly, he is still alive.
And living in that place..."
After learning the inside story about Muse from Nuo Xia, Seng Guo's tone was inevitably a little complicated.
The marshal of the headquarters who shocked the sea at that time, a legendary hero of a generation, broke into the Holy Land and faced the World Government in order to seek justice for the Navy Headquarters in order to pursue the "justice" in his heart.
In the end, he chose to give in and became a slave guarding the gate under Im.
That time and that moment.
Exactly at this moment.
Aren't these people following the same path as Muse? Their fates are so similar, could the ending be different?
"...Don't think too much, Marshal."
Kizaru poured himself a cup of tea and said leisurely, "Although they both have the title of the strongest in naval history, I don't think that old man can compare to Nosha... This guy is a complete monster."
"Besides, it would be too reckless for Muse to go there alone." Kizaru held the tea cup and blew gently, "We have eight top warriors on board..."
"No, it's nine."
Nuo Xia suddenly spoke.
"Eh?" Kizaru was stunned.
The rest of the people, except Taotu, also looked at Nuo Xia in astonishment.
"I didn't have time to introduce you before, but it seems it's not too late now." Nuo Xia smiled, turned to look outside, "Mr. Yixiao, you can come in now."
Squeak——
With the sound of the door being pushed open, a blind swordsman wearing purple robes and wooden clogs appeared in front of everyone.
"Smile next time."
Feeling the focused gaze, the blind swordsman smiled slightly and said, "This is our first meeting. Please take care of me in the future."
…
A few minutes later.
Nosha has already introduced Fujitora's origin and identity to everyone.
"Are you here for the original bet... So that's it."
Qingzhi clicked his tongue and sighed, "But Brother Yixiao... you should be a little older than me, so I'll call you that. It's an honor for our headquarters to have you join the army, but it's a pity that you came at the wrong time. Don't look at our group now
Scenery is actually at the most dangerous moment..."
"No."
Fujitora shook his head slightly, stroked the bamboo sword in his hand, and smiled honestly:
"I think now is the best time."
Qing Pheasant was slightly startled.
Then he looked at Fujitora with a little more respect.
…
Talking about the agreement between Nosha and Fujitora.
That was when Nuosha was newly married and on his honeymoon trip with his wives.
Fujitora liked gambling, so Nosha made a ten-year agreement with him, betting that he could completely abolish the Shichibukai system within ten years, thereby taking the first step in the naval reform.
If he wins the bet, Fujitora will abandon his previous prejudice against the navy, come to Marineland and become a member of the navy headquarters.
This was an agreement that was difficult to reach. After all, Nuo Xia had just secured his position as lieutenant general in the headquarters at that time.
Even though he had great faith in Nosha's character, Fujitora didn't have any optimism about it.
However.
No one expected it.
This day has not only arrived.
Moreover, it came much faster than expected.
Shortly after the War on the Top four months ago, the Shichibukai system was officially abolished, and the once notorious "legal right of plunder" was completely swept into the garbage heap of history.
This incident did not cause much waves around the world.
After all, the original Shichibukai system was created to maintain the balance of the sea.
Now that the era of great pirates has come to an end, there is no need for the Shichibukai to exist. The abolition of this system is what many people expected.
It was only a few days later, when Fujitora was walking through the streets, that he accidentally heard someone mention this incident.
He knew that Nuo Xia's promise back then had been fulfilled, and it was time for him to keep the appointment.
So he traveled all the way, and only two days ago, he finally contacted Nuo Xia, who was about to end his retreat, through Brigadier General Smoker who was stationed in Shampoo.
He arrived very suddenly and had not yet officially reported to the Navy Headquarters. It was also his first time to meet with these high-ranking Navy officials.
"Sit down, Mr. Yixiao."
Aoji helped pull out an empty chair, and after Fujitora sat down, the tea pig beside him couldn't help but ask, "Listen to what Mr. Nosha just said, your Excellency is extremely powerful, even if you are facing the Yonko, the general.
How can we not fall behind?"
"That's Mr. Nosha's compliment."
Fujitora spoke softly, hesitated for a moment, then looked at the tea dolphin and smiled, "But the war is about to begin. If any of you want to warm up in advance, I can accompany you to spar."
"Hey, that's not necessary."
Cha Dou immediately waved his hands, "I'm just a little curious for a moment, I don't mean to question it. Mr. Nuo Xia said so, so it must be reliable."
"That's right, don't listen to this kid's nonsense."
Garp laughed loudly, pointed at Noxia and said, "If you trust this guy, we will trust him even more. Otherwise, how could our group of people appear in a place like this together?"
"Really? Noxia!"
Nuo Xia smiled and said nothing.
Outside the window, the night fell like water.
Rosie Nandy, who was guarding the door, couldn't help but grin when he heard the sounds coming from inside.
Around him, the invisible soundproof wall remained as solid as before, like an inverted bowl, covering the entire warship. It was quiet on the sea, and no sound came out...
It is as cold and silent as the moonlight in the night sky.
…
Marie Joa.
This is a holy place on earth that countless people yearn for. The streets are spacious and paved with luxurious red carpets, and there are rows of magnificent and elegant buildings.
No matter you look around or wherever you look, there are magnificent scenes everywhere, and even the air is exceptionally fresh, making you feel like you are in the clouds and heaven.
Day after day, year after year.
No matter how the winds and clouds rise above the sea, no matter how the kingdom rises and falls, this holy city hanging alone on the top of the Red Earth Continent seems to have always been as prosperous as yesterday without ever being affected in the slightest.
The sky is bright and the night is fading.
The early morning light shines through the clouds and wanders in this holy city.
The streets and alleys in the city are gradually becoming more alive. Most of the Celestial Dragon men are still sleeping soundly, while the various servants under them - such as gardeners, cooks, and maids - are already busy nervously...
The soldiers guarding the Holy Land also lined up early and rushed to their respective duty stations.
However, many soldiers were still sleepy, yawning and rubbing their eyes, especially those responsible for guarding the staircase gate of the Holy Land.
In fact, they are all selected from thousands of elites and are extremely well-trained. However, many of them have been guarding here for decades, and it is inevitable that they will gradually become a little slack.
As a guard here, in addition to paying attention to your eyes and not offending the Tianlong people, you live a leisurely life every day, and you are almost sick. You have not encountered any emergencies at all. You are just messing around.
Just days.
after all.
Who could not imagine causing trouble in front of the gate of the Holy City of the Celestial Dragons?
And today, it seems, is no exception.
so.
When a white navy-standard warship quietly sailed into the port, the guardsmen only glanced at it lazily and then looked away. No one took it seriously at all.
This is the headquarters of the World Government. The Navy headquarters has eighty or not a hundred warships coming in and out here every month. Is this normal? Is it worth making a fuss about?
However……
Following one after another, figures clad in white cloaks of justice stepped out from the port and silently walked towards the stairs of the Holy Land;
Along with the soldiers, some people gradually recognized them, led by three generals from the Navy Headquarters, as well as a generation of legendary heroes Garp and Zefa;
As some people were wondering vaguely, it seems that there has been no world conference recently. Why did so many navy bosses come...
The soldiers guarding the staircase gate of the Holy Land finally woke up and realized something was abnormal!
"He who comes is stopped!"
With a sharp roar, the two teams of guards raised their guns and aimed at the white figures that were getting closer and closer!
The leader of the guards was as tall as a black bear. He suddenly took a step forward, his face was cold, and he shouted angrily:
"White Dragon Noxia! Iron Fist Garp! What are you trying to do?!"