One Piece: Conquering Wanokuni at Start

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The grand ceremony concluded after three days of magnificent events, with the final fire ritual ordered by Alex symbolizing not only the country's prosperity but also deliberately expanding the general's retinue.

During this period, both the advanced prosperity of the Sky Kingdom and the impressive competitions in which the Imperial Court's members personally participated became headline news in Morgan's newspaper, capturing attention across the world.

Especially notable was the national concert by Carina, the world's most famous singer, which drove her fanatical fans wild. Besides desperately searching for recordings from that day, many expressed their desire to join the Sky Kingdom.

The wealth and prosperity displayed in the newspapers, the military might of the Sky Kingdom, the presence of the world's strongest king, and the home of idol Carina—all these factors led many people to desire citizenship in what the World Government had labeled a dangerous, illegal nation.

The Government attempted to prevent this surge of interest, but their efforts proved ineffective once the newspaper had already circulated.

The Marines were particularly oblivious. With the relocation of their headquarters and the Admiral's departure, they busied themselves at the edges of their new base, arresting criminals from what had become a Pirate's Paradise, hoping to restore peace to the seas as it had been before conscription.

However, the Marines' ignorance was quickly shattered by news that Kuzan had appeared in the Sky Kingdom.

The members of the Dove faction could barely believe it, and many became demoralized, unable to accept this reality. Meanwhile, Marines from the Hawk faction loudly demanded they march on the Sky Kingdom to arrest both Gion and Kuzan for disgracing Marine justice.

Of course, most of this was just angry talk.

The strength of the Sky Kingdom had become deeply embedded in everyone's minds. If they were to engage in immediate conflict, the unprepared Marines would certainly suffer tremendous losses.

Although the Sky Kingdom remained the Marines' primary target in the New World, it was also considered the final boss due to its difficulty and power.

Without direct orders, or unless they had already eliminated eighty percent of the New World threats, the Marines wouldn't launch a full-scale assault.

This explained why Akainu hadn't issued any specific missions since becoming Fleet Admiral.

However, this calm exterior belied his true feelings—as evidenced by his lava punch through his desk after communicating with the Five Elders.

The Five Elders had merely given him a perfunctory answer: "wait for the right opportunity."

Though dissatisfied, the Marines couldn't function without World Government support. The turmoil caused by Kuzan could only be addressed by redoubling their efforts to eliminate New World pirates.

What Akainu didn't realize was that the Five Elders, who held the highest authority in the Government, truly were waiting for an opportunity, gazing upon the forbidden secret location in Pangu City, praying devoutly as if worshipping a god.

As time passed, countless adventurers set sail in pursuit of the great treasure confirmed by Whitebeard, hoping to achieve greatness like the flying generals.

The New World's structure stabilized again, but the first half of the Grand Line remained turbulent, with numerous vicious newcomers establishing formidable reputations.

In this way, not only was the New World in turmoil, but powerful undercurrents surged throughout the four seas and Paradise with each passing day.

During this relatively chaotic period, the Sea Circle Calendar advanced to year 1524 as countless people watched with both anticipation and concern.

This year was destined to be turbulent.

For both the World Government and Maude, it held absolute special significance.

For the former, the year 1524 of the Sea Circle Calendar represented not only the return of the quadrennial World Summit but also the arrival of a prophesied era.

For the latter, it was pure ambition—the struggle for supremacy and the moment to formally launch a general assault on the world's highest throne.

Everything—ambitions and dreams alike—would converge in one place.

Sanctuary - Mariejois.

Among the flowers.

Like a fairyland of singing birds and fragrant blooms, dancing butterflies could be seen everywhere.

Among them, a figure sat on a throne made of tree crowns, legs folded, letting butterflies dance around them.

Wearing an extremely slender, noble crown, this hazy figure extended delicate hands, holding wanted posters one after another.

First, they stared at Straw Hat Luffy's face on the poster and whispered softly, almost imperceptibly:

"Straw Hats... Once Roger..."

"Hmm."

A light laugh echoed through the otherwise uninhabited fairyland.

"The inherited will, Joy Boy..."

Next, the hazy figure turned to Alex's poster.

"Far more unpredictable than Rocks?"

Below the throne, the Five Elders—the highest powers—looked up at the true unparalleled king of the Celestial Dragons with piety, fanaticism, and a trace of fear, as if facing the gods themselves.

They had no way to deal with Alex and the Sky Kingdom, but with this sovereign's recovery, all problems would vanish!

Meanwhile, the samurai from twenty years in the past arrived in this future through Toki's ability.

For the Red Scabbards, twenty years of waiting had passed in just a dazzling moment.

When the scene before them cleared from a whirlwind, Oden Castle where they had lived had vanished, along with Lady Toki who had sent them away with tears in her eyes.

The first thing that caught their attention was a massive port. Its overall appearance was unlike anything they had seen in Wano. It resembled the arsenal established by Kaido, only more magnificent and luxurious.

"Where are we? What happened to the city?"

"What's going on here? Is this some kind of port? Where's Kaido? What about Lady Toki and the princess?"

"Hey, hey, hey?! What is THAT?! Look, everyone!!"

While everyone stood shocked by the scenes before them, Kin'emon raised his head with a suddenly changed expression. Pointing tremblingly toward the sky, he spoke in an extremely horrified and shocked tone.

In the sky where he pointed, a massive flying kingdom loomed above the world!