[TL/N: New Book -
Anime Group Chat in a Doomsday World!]
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"That's how it all happened."
Sabo sat casually on the ground beside Ace, smiling as he explained his reasons for coming to oversee the situation in Wanokuni.
In the distance, members of the Entei Pirates worked alongside the Revolutionary Army to clean up the aftermath of the conflict in Wanokuni.
Following the infamous Flame Emperor Incident, the Marines and the World Government widely disseminated news through various media outlets, claiming that Ace and the Entei Pirates were planning an assault on Kaido.
They emphasized the unprecedented alliance between two of the Four Emperors: Kaido of the Beasts Pirates and Linlin of the BIG-MOM Pirates. The formation of this pirate coalition was portrayed as a direct response to the looming threat posed by the Entei Pirates.
Previously, the World Government had gone to great lengths to maintain the balance of power on the seas. Even the mere interaction between two of the Four Emperors was enough to prompt covert efforts to suppress the news.
However, after the Flame Emperor Incident, the fragile balance of power in the world had been irreparably shattered, and the reputation of the World Government was dealt a severe blow at the hands of Ace.
Amid this chaos, the World Government, which controlled global narratives, found itself desperate for a new story to distract the masses.
The clash between the Entei Pirates and the pirate alliance of the two Four Emperors provided the perfect spectacle.
This was how Sabo first learned of the events unfolding in Wanokuni.
Despite his unwavering confidence in Ace, Sabo knew that this was no ordinary battle. Facing the combined might of two Four Emperors was no small feat.
Moreover, Wanokuni had always remained isolated, its secrets closely guarded. As a key producer of seastone, Wanokuni was of undeniable strategic importance.
Sabo understood that Ace—who aspired to become the King of the World—could not afford to let such resources slip through his grasp. Wanokuni needed to be brought under Ace's command.
Determined to support his brother, Sabo decided to head to Wanokuni and prepare the ground for Ace's arrival.
When he shared his plan, however, he was stopped by the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Dragon.
But Dragon did not forbid him from going. Instead, he instructed Sabo to select an elite team from the Revolutionary Army to accompany him.
Sabo, as the second-in-command of the Revolutionary Army, quickly grasped Dragon's reasoning.
Before the Flame Emperor Incident, the Revolutionary Army was seen as the greatest threat to the World Government. Though they had liberated numerous nations, these were primarily non-aligned territories, and the World Government had not committed its full force against them.
This restraint stemmed from the need to balance the powers of the Four Emperors, who posed a far greater immediate threat on the seas.
But now, the situation had changed. If the Revolutionary Army wished to achieve its dream, it would need a powerful ally.
And on the vast seas, there was no greater force than the Entei Pirates.
The Entei Pirates stood as the only power capable of challenging the World Government on equal footing.
The proof lay in Dressrosa—a nation once allied with the World Government—publicly breaking away to join the Entei Pirates without facing retribution. Such a move highlighted the immense deterrence wielded by Ace and his crew.
Dressrosa, as one of the original twenty kingdoms that had founded the World Government 800 years ago, held special significance. For the Revolutionary Army, openly acting against the official members of the World Government was tantamount to inviting their own annihilation.
In contrast, the Entei Pirates had already defied these norms and thrived.
It was clear to Sabo: if the Revolutionary Army were to fulfill its dream of liberating the world, its only hope lay in forming an alliance with the Entei Pirates.
The relationship between Sabo and Ace served as the perfect bridge between the Revolutionary Army and the Entei Pirates.
Although the disparity in strength between the two forces meant the Revolutionary Army would inevitably become a subordinate of the Entei Pirate Fleet, Dragon found Ace's ideals and declarations deeply compelling.
Ace's ambition seemed almost impossible, but he was a man who had already achieved the extraordinary. If anyone could accomplish such a goal, it was him.
Moreover, Dragon's son, Luffy, was not only Ace's sworn brother but, as Sabo had revealed, was determined to stand by Ace's side as his right-hand man and help him achieve his dream of becoming the King of the World.
With Dragon's son and second-in-command both aligned with Entei's vision, and considering the shifting tides of the world, aligning with the Entei Pirates was increasingly appearing to be the Revolutionary Army's only viable path forward.
That said, Dragon had not yet made up his mind. He needed to meet Ace personally before entrusting his life's ideals to Entei.
The upcoming battle, where the Entei Pirates' Grand Fleet would take on the Beasts Pirates and the BIG-MOM Pirates, presented the Revolutionary Army with the perfect opportunity to observe Ace in action.
Dragon instructed Sabo to select a team of elite Revolutionary Army members to accompany him to Wanokuni. The mission had two goals:
These elites could observe Ace firsthand and form their own judgment of his character and leadership. Sabo, as Ace's sworn brother, might have a biased perspective. The Revolutionary Army could contribute to the Entei Pirates' efforts to capture Wanokuni, demonstrating goodwill and fostering cooperation.
Sabo quickly understood Dragon's reasoning and readily agreed.
While the Revolutionary Army's overall strength could not match that of a full-fledged Four Emperors pirate crew, they were a formidable force in their own right. Their extensive experience in overthrowing tyrannical regimes would undoubtedly make them a valuable asset to Ace's campaign.
As for whether the Revolutionary Army would successfully integrate into the Entei Pirates' Grand Fleet as allies, Sabo had absolute confidence in Ace.
After carefully selecting an elite group, Sabo set out for Wanokuni.
Upon arrival, Sabo was horrified by what he witnessed. Under the oppressive rule of Kaido and Orochi, Wanokuni's people suffered unimaginable cruelty.
Tragedy was everywhere. Families were torn apart, and the people were forced into such despair that even in moments of heartbreak—such as the death of their loved ones—they were compelled to laugh instead of cry.
The sight enraged Sabo and his team.
However, with two Four Emperors pirate crews stationed in Wanokuni, they lacked the strength to openly challenge such a formidable force. They could only operate in secret, doing what little they could while awaiting the arrival of the Entei Pirates.
Despite their limitations, the Revolutionary Army still took action.
After investigating the Orochi incident, they reached out to remnants of the Kozuki family's loyalists—those who sought to restore the Kozuki clan's rule.
However, Sabo was selective. He avoided the diehard traditionalists and instead focused on individuals committed to liberating the people of Wanokuni.
To rally support, he showed them footage of the Entei Pirates' exploits and shared bounty posters issued by the Marines for Ace and his crew.
In this world, nothing speaks louder about strength than a bounty.
The Entei Pirates' bounties—led by Ace's record-breaking figure—were proof of their unmatched power. It was this overwhelming reputation that had driven Kaido to seek an alliance with BIG-MOM, despite their own formidable might.
Even Wanokuni's isolation did not mean its people were entirely ignorant of the outside world. Those who saw the bounty posters immediately grasped their significance.
They realized this might be their best—and perhaps final—opportunity to break free from Kaido's tyranny.
Restoring the Kozuki family's rule was no longer a priority for these pragmatic individuals. Instead, they saw salvation in the Entei Pirates.
Rather than clinging to a past that offered no guarantees, they chose to place their hopes in Entei and his crew, believing that the Entei Pirates could save Wanokuni and secure a better future for its people.
So under the careful planning of Sabo and the Revolutionary Army, several key positions within Orochi's mansion had quietly fallen into their hands.
However, just as Sabo and his forces continued to build their strength while awaiting the arrival of Ace and the Entei Pirates, the Entei Pirate Fleet descended upon Wanokuni in an entirely unexpected fashion.
What followed left Sabo and the Revolutionary Army utterly stunned.
A sudden flash of lightning illuminated the skies, and a striking figure landed directly in Orochi's heavily guarded mansion.
This figure was no stranger to the sea. The wielder of the Thunder-Thunder Fruit, hailed as one of the most invincible Devil Fruits in existence, Nami. She was also the second-in-command of the Entei Pirates.
Despite her past achievements, it was widely believed that Nami's abilities, though powerful, were limited by her relatively weak Haki, placing her overall strength just at the level of a Marine Admiral.
Ordinarily, someone of her caliber alone would not be expected to breach Orochi's mansion, especially given the circumstances.
Orochi had stationed his strongest fighters in the mansion, driven by an overwhelming fear of death. With Kaido's Beasts Pirates and BIG-MOM's crew on high alert due to the tense political atmosphere, the mansion was fortified like never before.
This seemingly insurmountable defense convinced Sabo and his Revolutionary Army elites that they might need to step in.
But what happened next defied all expectations.
Nami's display of strength was nothing short of extraordinary. She effortlessly crushed Orochi's defenses.
Her mastery of Haki—particularly Conqueror's Haki infused with her Thunder-Thunder Fruit abilities—created attacks so devastating they exceeded the power of a Marine Admiral and reached the level of a Four Emperors combatant.
Sabo and his team could scarcely believe their eyes. Nami's performance revealed her to be more than a formidable fighter—she was a warrior capable of standing toe-to-toe with the sea's strongest legends.
Another Four Emperors-level powerhouse had emerged on the seas, and she was a member of the Entei Pirates.
Overwhelmed, Sabo and the Revolutionary Army chose to retreat and remain in hiding, deciding their best course of action was to focus on internal sabotage among Orochi's remaining forces.
What happened next was even more astonishing.
The Entei Pirates tore through every obstacle in their path with unparalleled strength.
Soon, the pirate alliance of the Beasts Pirates and the BIG-MOM Pirates arrived to face them.
Before Ace himself had even entered the fray, the officers of the Entei Pirates alone had already pushed the alliance to the brink of collapse.
When Ace finally arrived, the tide of battle shifted entirely. The Sun Emperor himself unleashed devastating power, annihilating Kaido of the Beasts and Linlin, the BIG-MOM, in a fiery onslaught.
Sabo could hardly fathom it. With Ace leading them, the Entei Pirates could hold their ground against four Four Emperors at once, let alone two.
Ace had risen to a level that far surpassed even the Four Emperors, cementing his position as one of the strongest forces in history.
As the ADMIRAL of the Entei Pirates—a fleet that stood as the only rival to the World Government—Ace had truly carved his name into legend.
Though the Revolutionary Army played a smaller role in the main battle, they proved invaluable in the aftermath.
Sabo and his team aided the Entei Pirates in dismantling Orochi's remaining forces and consolidating control over Wanokuni.
By leveraging their alliances with former leaders and influential figures of Wanokuni, the Revolutionary Army helped stabilize the region under Ace's rule. Their expertise in overthrowing oppressive regimes made them indispensable.
"Impressive work, Sabo. You're worthy of being my brother," Ace said with pride after seeing how quickly Wanokuni was brought under control.
Sabo, grinning widely, replied, "Of course. What else would you expect?"
Suddenly, a green light streaked through the air toward Sabo, who instinctively caught it.
He looked down at the object in his hands, his eyes widening in disbelief.
"This… this is…" Sabo stammered, his voice trembling.
He held in his hands a mythical treasure among Devil Fruits—Kaido's Fish-Fish Fruit: Mythical Beast Model Azure Dragon.
This was the very power that had elevated Kaido to the title of "Strongest Creature in the World," and now it was being passed to him!