Grand Line, Kamabakka Kingdom.
This was an exceptionally beautiful island.
The island was covered in all kinds of beautiful plants and vibrant, colorful flowers.
No matter the season, countless gorgeous blossoms would compete to bloom, making the island resemble a paradise on earth.
However...
"Oh my! Hakuby, Saboby, Lindberghby, Ivankovby, everyone please sit down quickly! We are so honored to see your adorable selves again! Though we've lost Carrot and Kumabearby, our future remains filled with pink motivation!"
Around the enormous round table crowded flamboyant figures with heavy makeup—faces caked in centimeters-thick foundation, colorful eyeshadow, and fiery red lips.
What made them strange was their revealing attire.
All kinds of thongs, black stockings, swimwear, hot pants, and miniskirts—everything was available.
But those wearing these items were brawny men with bulging muscles, stubble-covered faces, and prominent Adam's apples.
These eye-searing oddballs spoke in voices that sounded like they were squeezing their buttocks and puckering their lips to act cute.
It wasn't just eye-searing—it could truly be called nauseating.
Yes, this Kamabakka Kingdom was the world's largest gender-free nation, where everyone was a "free person."
"Sabo, how are you feeling?"
Beside Sabo, Koala asked with concern.
At this moment, Sabo was completely wrapped in bandages, with only his head exposed.
"I'm fine, don't worry." Sabo turned his head and showed a brilliantly sunny, healing smile.
Seeing the gentle smile on Sabo's face, Koala unexpectedly felt her nose sting.
She threw herself onto Sabo and burst into tears.
"Waaah, Sabo! I was so worried about you! You've been unconscious for several days! I almost thought... I thought..."
Pinned beneath Koala, Sabo couldn't move and grimaced in pain.
Yet he still wore a gentle smile, comforting her with a laugh.
"What? Did you think I was going to die? Silly, I'm the Revolutionary Army's second-in-command, the undying Flame Emperor Sabo. What are you worrying about?"
Sabo's soft, reassuring words finally calmed Koala down.
She stopped sobbing and, full of apology, helped Sabo up from the ground.
"Hee-haw, if you two don't get up soon, we'll have to leave this place to give you some privacy, yohohohoho!"
Ivankov burst into laughter, winking exaggeratedly.
Koala instantly blushed bright red, wishing she could find a crack to crawl into.
She scanned the people at the table but didn't see their leader Dragon.
"The leader has some matters to attend to and won't be joining us. Anyway, the reason I called everyone here today is simply to discuss the great war about to erupt in the New World."
Despite being covered in bandages, Sabo spoke with unwavering passion.
The many Revolutionary Army commanders at the table listened to Sabo's words with solemn respect, showing no dismissiveness due to his youth.
Though young, Sabo had been climbing his way up in the Revolutionary Army since his teens.
Moreover, he had been trained by Dragon himself, making his combat abilities extraordinary.
Coupled with his handsome appearance and eloquent speech, his prestige within the Revolutionary Army was second only to leader Dragon.
Recently, after capturing Admiral Ryokugyu and exchanging him for their captured comrades, Sabo's reputation had soared to its peak, earning him titles like Flame Emperor and Beacon of the Revolutionary Army.
Around the round table, aside from Kuma's absence and some commanders being away on missions, everyone else was present.
Sabo began by explaining the Revolutionary Army's stance.
"First, we absolutely must not participate in this massive war. Compared to the Beast God Pirates and Marine Headquarters, we have far fewer top-tier fighters and cannot afford any losses.
Losing even one would be a devastating blow to the Revolutionary Army. Our recent mission in Wano Country made us deeply aware of this pain."
Sabo's voice trembled slightly, his face filled with grief.
Immediately, everyone at the table fell silent, their expressions mirroring the same sorrow.
The emotionally sensitive Koala and Molly even began sobbing openly.
"I know everyone is grieving, but I beg you all to pull yourselves together. While the World Government focuses its attention on the war in the New World, we must seize this opportunity to conquer more territories! This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to expand our frontlines comprehensively and spread the flames of revolution to every corner of the world!"
"Preferably starting with the four seas. Though weaker, they have the largest populations and form the foundation of both the World Government and pirates. Conquering the four seas would mean we're more than halfway to success in our grassroots approach!"
"Secondly, we should take this chance to recruit more talents - lone wolf powerhouses, whether they're pirates, marines, or bounty hunters. We must bring them into our fold to strengthen our forces!"
"But didn't the boss say we shouldn't bring pirates into the Revolutionary Army? After all, they're still pirates, and not every pirate crew is as kind-hearted as the Straw Hat's."
Lindbergh interjected
Interrupted mid-sentence, Sabo's mouth twitched slightly, a flicker of imperceptible anger flashing in his eyes, yet his face broke into a broad smile as he said.
"The past is the past, things are different now. Think about it—no matter who wins or loses in that great war in the New World, it won't be a good thing for our Revolutionary Army!
Just look at the Marines' worldwide conscription—how many powerful fighters have they recruited? Not to mention Admirals Fujitora and Ryokugyu, but even among their elite soldiers, aren't there pirates and bounty hunters?
If even the Marines can set aside their prejudices to strengthen themselves, should our Revolutionary Army remain rigid and stick to old ways? With these people joining us, our casualties would be much lower!"
Sabo's words were forceful and resonant, causing the high-ranking Revolutionary Army members present to nod in agreement.
"Agreed!"
"Seconded!"
One by one, the commanders voiced their approval, supporting Sabo's idea.
Only Lindbergh and a few others still looked somewhat uncomfortable.
They were the Revolutionary Army—most pirates weren't good people, fundamentally different from the path the Revolutionary Army upheld.
Though uncomfortable, they didn't say much, since the vast majority had agreed.
As the meeting dispersed, Sabo watched Lindbergh and the others retreating figures, his eyes flickering with an inscrutable light.
Suddenly, he smiled at Koala, who hadn't left yet.
"Koala, I'm feeling quite agitated right now. I'll trouble you with this."
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