The war on the Sabaody Archipelago had ended, but its shockwaves were only beginning to ripple across the world. Under Lin Xuan's guidance and with the covert support of the Revolutionary Army, a detailed report of the Sabaody war spread like wildfire through newspapers, reaching every corner of the globe.
For those who hadn't witnessed the live broadcast, the news was nothing short of staggering. "No way, this has to be a mistake! A mere hundred people defeated tens of thousands of Marines?" one reader gasped. "What's going on? A group of mysterious ninjas took over the Sabaody Archipelago?" another exclaimed. "This is fake, right? A single person scared off hundreds of World Government warships? That's absurd!"
The reports seemed too fantastical to believe, like tales spun from pure imagination. Yet, it wasn't long before the truth came to light. With so many witnesses to the live broadcast, the news couldn't be suppressed. Like a bomb, it detonated a storm of awe and disbelief across the world.
Names like Lin Xuan, Uchiha Madara, and Hashirama Senju—previously unknown—were now etched into the minds of people everywhere. Lin Xuan, in particular, was hailed as a figure possibly surpassing even the Four Emperors in strength. Across the world, some began to idolize him with fervent admiration, while others, eager to make a name for themselves, plotted to challenge him and flocked toward the Sabaody Archipelago.
Meanwhile, the World Government's reputation took a devastating blow. The war had exposed their vulnerabilities, shattering the image of an untouchable titan. The once-ironclad order they enforced began to crumble. While no one dared attack Navy Headquarters, Marine outposts worldwide faced relentless assaults. Naval patrols were ambushed by pirates, and chaos started to spread.
In a small village on an ordinary island in the East Blue, a pirate ship stormed ashore one day, wreaking havoc and plundering without restraint. By the time the crew swaggered off, not a single Marine had shown up to stop them. Similar incidents erupted across the world, with lawlessness surging in the wake of the World Government's faltering prestige.
Soon, another newspaper hit the stands, its pages filled with accounts of the chaos that had erupted since the Sabaody war. It pointedly blamed the conflict for the world's descent into disorder and, in its closing lines, pinned the blame squarely on Lin Xuan, branding him the root of all turmoil and calling for the world to unite against him.
On the Sabaody Archipelago, Lin Xuan read the article and let out a cold sneer. "This is the best the World Government can do? Pathetic."
That same afternoon, a new announcement shook the islands: the Ninja Guild was officially established.
The Guild wasted no time issuing a formal declaration, its contents concise but resolute. First, any chaos stemming from the Sabaody war could be reported to the Ninja Guild, which would dispatch members to quell the unrest—free of charge. Second, anyone committing crimes under the Guild's name would be considered an enemy and hunted down. Third, the Ninja Guild was open for hire, particularly for missions targeting the Celestial Dragons.
The declaration made the Guild's stance crystal clear while issuing a stern warning to those exploiting the chaos. The final point was a bold statement: the Guild's very existence was a direct response to the Celestial Dragons. It framed Lin Xuan's actions as a crusade against their tyranny, implying that any future moves against the World Government were justified. After all, who could fault him when the government shielded the Celestial Dragons?
The announcement sent shockwaves through the world. A new power had emerged—one strong enough to stand toe-to-toe with the World Government and bold enough to challenge its core. Those who had been stirring trouble in the war's aftermath paled at the news. Many quickly reined in their actions, some even fleeing under new identities, terrified of drawing the Guild's attention. Others, however, dismissed the declaration as empty threats, believing they could slip through the cracks in a world so vast.
But they were wrong. When a group of pirates prepared to raid another village, a mysterious figure confronted them. That same night, ninjas descended on the site of the disturbance. By morning, the heads of the troublemakers were displayed on a nearby island, a grim warning to others.
The news spread like wildfire, leaving the world in awe and fear. The Ninja Guild's decisive actions proved their declaration was no bluff. Those who had sown chaos now trembled, too scared to act, dreading the Guild's wrath. In just one day, the turmoil sparked by the Sabaody war was stamped out, and the world returned to an uneasy calm.
The World Government and other powers watched in stunned disbelief, wondering if they were dreaming. The Ninja Guild had not only emerged as a force to be reckoned with but had reshaped the world's order in a single, swift stroke.
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