One Piece: Burning the Sun God to Ash

At the same time.

Deep within God Valley.

Kong arrived in God Valley through the powers of CP0's Devil Fruit.

After reuniting with Sengoku and Garp, he led them into the palace at the heart of God Valley.

To meet the two Elders of the Five Elders.

...

Inside the hall, the two Elders of the Five Elders were seated.

One of them had a large, muscular frame, a W-shaped beard, and a bald head—his mere presence radiated an imposing aura.

The other wore a loose white robe that hung lazily on his body.

He held a long sword in his arms, eyes closed in meditation. He didn't exude the same forceful dominance as the other,

But instead gave off a far more terrifying, unfathomable aura.

As the three entered—

The muscular Elder's voice rang out, full of innate authority:

"You're all here. Sit down."

"Everything arranged?"

Kong sat and replied:

"Everything is ready. The Buster Call fleet has already set out from Headquarters."

"Why is Rocks suddenly attacking God Valley?"

Rocks had been gathering forces for months. All sides had been speculating about his intentions.

But no one expected he'd launch an assault on God Valley all the way in the West Blue.

The Five Elders must know something.

And yet even he, the Fleet Admiral, didn't know the full reason even at this stage—

That was what caused the frown on Kong's face.

The muscular Elder glanced at Sengoku and Garp before speaking:

"Hmm... There's a secret treasure of the Celestial Dragons buried within the valley."

"Just a year ago, some brat with a unique ability snuck in."

"He vanished after being hunted for several months."

"Who would've thought he ended up joining the Rocks Pirates."

Kong nodded.

"I see..."

The sword-bearing Elder said indifferently:

"That's enough, Kong."

"This is also a chance."

"Pirates... it's better when they're chaotic."

"Rocks..."

"A mere jumping clown."

...

Buster Call Fleet.

Forty massive, custom-built warships sailed toward the West Blue.

Each ship was led by a high-ranking officer and carried a thousand elite Marines.

On Sakazuki's warship, he looked at the excited expressions of the soldiers on deck.

Sakazuki gave a slight nod.

Indeed.

A major incident like this could ignite the fighting spirit in men.

At that moment, Doberman walked over, a trace of worry on his face.

"Sakazuki, do you think... we can win this time?"

"Why do you ask?"

"Rocks has over a hundred captains under his flag, not to mention big names like Golden Lion, Whitebeard, Wang Zhi... so many legendary pirates..."

"If we lose... then the world..."

"No need to worry, Doberman."

Looking at the deeply concerned Doberman, Sakazuki understood.

No one understands the cruelty of pirates more than a child whose whole family was slaughtered by them.

If the Navy loses and pirates rule the world, it would be hell on earth.

Sakazuki spoke:

"You need to understand something."

"Setting aside that blank hundred years—ever since the World Government was founded eight hundred years ago,"

"For the past eight centuries, pirates have risen time and time again."

"Heroes, warlords—there's never been a shortage of them on these seas."

"But eight hundred years later, all those heroes and warlords... are just like weeds. Cut down batch after batch."

"Only the World Government has stood firm above all."

"Rocks is nothing but a clown."

"Ruling the world, huh."

Sakazuki's words, revealing the very essence of this world, deeply shook Doberman to his core.

"This..."

"This..."

Patting Doberman on the shoulder, Sakazuki turned and headed back to his room, leaving the younger man some time to process things himself.

The voyage continued...

...

Seven days later, at the palace of God Valley.

"They've arrived..."

Those resting with their eyes closed opened them simultaneously.

They stepped out of the palace and looked to the skies. A boundless wave of Conqueror's Haki surged forth, blanketing all of God Valley with oppressive force.

Along with that Haki came a ferocious voice that echoed across the heavens.

"Let the world begin to tremble from this place—Ahahahaha!!!"

"Kill them all!!!!"

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