One Piece: My Crew is from Other World

Chapter 228: Shanks' Persuasion and Method!

The naval ships continued their steady course toward G-5 Branch.

Meanwhile, Jack's ship had already been sunk.

With just a few of the Navy's elite taking action, the Beasts Pirates stood no chance. Not even Jack, one of Kaido's Three Disasters, could withstand their assault.

Honestly, if Kaido himself had shown up and seen who was aboard that ship… he might've turned tail and fled. As powerful as he was, even Kaido wasn't a masochist.

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G-5 Branch

"Captain, our scouts report the Navy has reached the Thousand Islands. They've just defeated Jack from the Beasts Pirates," Najenda reported crisply as she handed over a stack of documents.

"The photos from the News Bird confirm it—Sengoku, Garp, Fujitora, and Tsuru were among those who took action."

"They'll arrive in three days."

Ryuunosuke looked up from his maps, eyes calm. "Three days, huh… That's just about right."

"Tell Hawkins and the other handymen to evacuate. Let the core team handle the rest."

"When facing this level of enemy, leaving the handymen behind would only result in unnecessary casualties."

Najenda gave a firm nod and left to carry out the order.

Ryuunosuke's prediction had been spot-on.

The Navy wasn't foolish enough to send cannon fodder this time. They knew well that sending in regular troops would only mean throwing lives away.

No, the force coming was small—but elite. Lethal.

In that case, non-combatants had no role here.

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Holy Land Marijoa

The atmosphere in Pangaea Castle grew tense.

A new arrival had just been granted audience.

One of the Four Emperors.

Captain of the Red-Haired Pirates.

Shanks.

"Shanks, what are you doing here at a time like this?" Jaygarcia asked sharply, eyeing the Yonko with caution.

A man like Shanks wouldn't visit Marijoa without reason—and it definitely wasn't for sightseeing.

Shanks didn't answer directly.

Instead, he asked, "Is the World Government truly prepared to fight monsters like the Dragon Hunter Pirates?"

The Five Elders fell silent for a beat.

So that's why he came.

Shanks had come because of Ryuunosuke.

Because the Dragon Hunter Pirates had declared war.

"We understand your concern," Mars said coldly. "But let's be clear—if you're here to ask us to compromise with a pirate crew, you're wasting your breath."

"Our prestige cannot be threatened by upstarts who think they can shake the world."

"We won't bow to a pirate."

It was true that they were under immense pressure. With Lord Im still in slumber, all responsibility fell squarely on their shoulders.

But even so, the Five Elders could not—would not—show weakness.

If they allowed one crew to challenge their authority without consequence, everything the World Government had built would crumble.

Shanks, however, just smiled.

"Compromise?" he repeated. "No, I know you won't. That's not why I'm here."

"I came to tell you something."

"Whether you win or lose this war… the World Government will still fall."

The Five Elders narrowed their eyes.

"Even if you manage to destroy the Dragon Hunter Pirates, the damage is done. The idea has already taken root."

"This is the first time in history that a pirate crew has openly declared war on the World Government."

"From this point on, no pirate will see the Four Emperors as the peak."

"They'll aim higher. At you."

Shanks' words rang like gunfire in the quiet chamber.

The Five Elders exchanged glances. They knew he wasn't wrong.

"If you came just to lecture us, then you can leave now," Ehtanbaron said curtly.

They didn't need Shanks pointing out what they already feared.

In this war, there was no option but total annihilation of the Dragon Hunter Pirates. A decisive, overwhelming victory was the only way to deter future challengers.

Shanks didn't move.

Instead, he spoke once more.

"What if… I could convince the Dragon Hunter Pirates to stand down?"

That brought the room to a halt.

Even the Five Elders looked at him with surprise.

"You're saying… you can stop them? After they've already declared war?" Saturn asked skeptically.

"Even with your influence, Shanks, you're not a miracle worker," muttered Mars.

"Let's hear what he's offering," Topman said calmly. "There's no harm in listening."

Shanks nodded.

"The Dragon Hunter Pirates made it clear—they only want revenge."

"They lost their Logistics Division to the World Nobles. Their demand is simple: kill the same number of Celestial Dragons in return."

"Over two hundred."

"Give them that… and they'll back off."

The Five Elders' eyes widened in outrage.

"Over two hundred world nobles!?"

"You think we can just hand them over like common criminals!?" Peter barked.

"This isn't about numbers! Those are Celestial Dragons—the symbol of our world order!"

"To sacrifice them is no different than surrendering to the Dragon Hunters!"

Shanks didn't flinch.

"Who said they had to be real nobles?"

"You've got plenty of slaves, don't you?"

"Well-groomed, well-fed. Dress them up, make them look the part. Use them as substitutes."

The room fell silent.

The idea was... disgusting.

But also possible.

Still, they knew what would happen.

If the Dragon Hunter Pirates found out, or if anyone discovered the ruse, the humiliation would be irreparable.

The World Government would become a laughingstock.

"Shanks," Topman said firmly. "Your proposal is rejected."

"We will handle this matter ourselves."

"The Dragon Hunter Pirates have made themselves enemies of the world. And enemies of the world must be crushed."

The other four elders nodded, their expressions cold and resolute.

Unless they were truly forced into desperation, they would never agree to such a disgraceful deal.

Shanks saw their decision written plainly on their faces.

With nothing more to say, he turned and walked away.

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