"With sword and fire, march towards the lofty Mary Geoise, and tear apart the last night for this vast sea!"
Bridge Kingdom, dinner time, a white-haired old laborer excitedly stood atop a wooden crate and shouted loudly.
And around him, below, more and more laborers, setting aside their coarse food, silently gathered.
...
"We call upon all nations and people oppressed by the World Government to follow us and bravely stand up! Together, launch the final attack!"
"Witness with your own eyes, create with your own hands!"
"The wheels of history cannot be stopped, the dawn of a new era has arrived!"
Revolutionary Army Headquarters.
Dragon gazed at the "Declaration to the World" in his hand, suddenly grinned, placed it gently on the table, and pressed it with his right palm.
"Haha! You're laughing, aren't you? You're laughing, aren't you!"
Having just escaped because of someone's prison break, Ivankov stared wide-eyed in surprise:
"It's truly rare, Dragon! Your smile even curls the corners of your eyes. The last time I saw you with such a heartfelt smile was many, many years ago, wasn't it?"
Did the corners of his eyes curl?
Dragon looked towards Kerla opposite him, the goggles on her forehead reflected his current expression, indeed, he couldn't stop smiling...
It's great.
To have really waited for this day.
Dragon smiled even more happily, with no intention of restraining himself.
The future of revolutionaries is long and filled with obstacles.
But because of the sudden emergence of that man...
Everything is happening much faster than expected.
The me who shot at the Heavenly Celestial Dragon in Divine Valley years ago, the me who roared angrily at Garp in the Impel Down jail...
If he could see this scene through time, he might even be like him… no, would laugh even harder, laugh with head thrown back, laugh holding his stomach, even if tears gush out from laughter, it wouldn't stop, would it?
"Indeed, it's rare, but Ivankov, your words are too exaggerated, it's not been that long, that's just because you've been in prison for many years, right?"
The Southern Army commander Lindbergh giggled across the table, also tapped the newspaper on the table:
"See, everyone heard it, Endgame has directly announced there will be a total attack on Mary Geoise in ten days. Tsk tsk, actually came out so openly, without any means of concealment."
Whenever the Revolutionary Army acts, they try to keep things secret to avoid enemy detection and heightened alertness.
Yet the Endgame side is completely the opposite.
It seems to have considerable confidence, entirely dismissive of hiding, even wishing for the enemy to reveal all their cards and assets.
"Truly bold, having such audacity, certainly only Lord Shano could do it."
Sabo adjusted the brim of his hat and said with a smile, "But it should be like this, first let those swine tremble in the shadow of fear, then openly defeat them, let the whole world see the results of this war."
He turned, looking at Dragon:
"Leader, do we need to act immediately?"
"Of course!"
Dragon responded without hesitation, he surveyed the crowd, speaking in a solemn voice:
"Such a grand event, the Revolutionary Army naturally won't be absent!"
"Sabo, Ivankov, promptly notify all army commanders, whether of the Four Seas or the Grand Line... full assembly, prepare to embark towards the Red Earth Continent!"
Endgame's attack will certainly start from the New World, directionally unable to encircle entirely, inevitably some will slip through the net.
This gap will be filled by the Revolutionary Army!
"Let's move, everyone!"
"Yes!"
Led by the Chief of Staff Sabo, numerous revolutionary cadres responded with a storming roar!
...
Dressrosa, King Liku stood high on the square, raised the newspaper, and shouted:
"Endgame has declared war! We, Dressrosa, will fully support!"
Below, countless citizens raised their arms and shouted, the impassioned cries echoing into the sky.
"Down with the World Government! Long live Freedom!"
"Long live Lord Shano!"
"Long live Endgame!"
...
Sakura Kingdom.
King Dalton stood at the bow of the ship, gazing at the soldiers assembled at the dock.
They each held weapons, expressions solemn, protecting many doctors in pink coats in the middle.
"Everyone!"
Dalton raised his voice and spoke deeply, "Lord Shano has already declared war on the World Government, a feat that hasn't happened in eight hundred years!"
"Our Sakura Kingdom, although small in national power, is nevertheless a renowned medical power in the Grand Line. Since Wapol's rule was overthrown, over three hundred doctors have returned to the country! We are absolutely qualified to contribute to this war!"
"That's right!"
The doctors exchanged glances, raised their right arms, and shouted together with the surrounding soldiers:
"Go to Mary Geoise and make a contribution!!!"
They remembered very clearly.
Before Lord Shano's arrival, Wapol's rule was so brutal. Doctors were hunted and driven away, and citizens unable to seek medical help were in dire situations.
Now is the time to repay!
At that moment, a familiar voice came from the back of the crowd—
"Hmph, such loud voices woke me up. Seems you're more passionate than I imagined."
Dalton turned around to see Dr. Kureha casually walking over, holding a bottle of wine in her right hand, pouring it into her mouth.
Still displaying her usual lazy demeanor, Kureha directly boarded the ship without stopping, leaning against the railing with a smile.
"Dr. Kureha!"
Dalton said in surprise, "Are you also going to join this war?"
"Otherwise? Am I supposed to sit at home while you kids steal the spotlight?"
Kureha gulped another sip of wine and laughed heartily, "Besides, I have a foolish son who will also go to the same place as you. A big and dangerous occasion like this, I can't help but go and watch over him!"
"I've been away from my hometown for many years, only recently returned."
One doctor couldn't help but speak, "The witch living deep in the forest... though I've never met you, I've heard of your reputation since I was young. Aren't you worried, given your age, your body might not hold up..."
Bam!
With a dull sound, smoke rose from the young doctor's head, as he fell to the ground.
"Now see who can't hold up?"
Kureha retracted her foot, shaking the remaining liquid in the bottle in annoyance:
"Who's this silly kid? Hey, hey, hey, anyone else opposed? Don't underestimate the strength of a 130-year-old young girl!"
Silence prevailed.
Dalton wiped the cold sweat, turned to shout at the soldiers, "What are you waiting for? Escort the doctors onto the ship and set sail!"
...
Fishman Island, Sea Forest.
Before the gigantic historical stone monument, Neptune suddenly opened his eyes, looking at the distant figure: "Are you about to set off, Jinbe?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Jinbe looked up at the seawater overhead as if he could see through the ten thousand meters of Deep Sea to the far distant world above:
"The Navy Headquarters has issued an emergency summons to the Seven Warlords of the Sea, inviting me to help guard Mary Geoise. It's the best opportunity to launch a counterattack from within, no matter what, I must not miss it."
"Of course, this is also the best opportunity we Fishmen have waited eight hundred years for."
Jinbe turned his head, grinning at Neptune:
"The old era is about to end. At this point, if we don't contribute now, how can we claim the right for Fishman Island to live under the sunlight in the future?"
...…
South Sea, a picturesque rural countryside.
Before dawn, Purin groggily woke up, suddenly felt something amiss, got up, and tiptoed to the door.
She discovered a strong figure taking down a trident that hadn't been used in a long time from the wall.
"Katakuri brother?"
Purin rubbed her eyes and spoke in surprise, "Where are you going?"
"Did I wake you? Sorry, I left a note to avoid anyone following me and chose this time to leave."
Katakuri touched her head, "But since Purin found me, could you please tell the younger siblings for me?"
"Eh? But you haven't answered my question! Where are you going?"
"Just a long trip, don't worry, it's nothing serious, I'll be back in a few days."
Katakuri smiled, opened the door, and under Purin's somewhat worried gaze, he looked at the night outside:
"I owe a man a promise. Now, it's time to fulfill it."