Planet Pirate, Holy Land Mary Geoise, Pangaea Castle, Office of the Five Elders.
"The work on the Ark is preliminarily complete, but whether it can truly travel in space requires further research."
Rob Lucci, dressed in a white suit, having rejoined the World Government and now serving in CP0, reported to the Five Elders with his hands in his pockets.
"Take Vegapunk along during testing. I've long suspected he has divided loyalties towards the World Government. It would be troublesome if he installed something extra on the Ark."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn narrowed his eyes.
He was the Elder who had the most contact with Vegapunk.
He knew Vegapunk wasn't exactly loyal to the World Government… he was an opportunist.
He coveted the funds the World Government provided, but his allegiances leaned towards the Revolutionary Army.
If it weren't for relying on his technological prowess to build a spaceship capable of space travel-
Saturn would have long ago taken that big-headed doll's life.
"How is the pirate situation?"
Saint Marcus Mars glanced sideways and asked.
Lucci replied expressionlessly:
"Same as always, but the top pirate crews are becoming more active."
Since the Saiyan identities were revealed, and planet-destroying monsters like Lott, Boros, and Frieza emerged, many planets were affected, and the Planet Pirate was one of them.
The World Government first halted the plan to execute [Fire Fist] Ace and attack Whitebeard through the Marineford War.
They took the 20 billion Berry ransom from Whitebeard and invested it into the [Ark Project].
Oh, rather than the Ark Project, [Escape Plan] would be more fitting.
The World Government's plan was to hurriedly build a spaceship capable of space travel.
So they could escape at any time if those monsters came to their planet.
The lives of most pirates remained largely unchanged.
They still lived a 'carpe diem' lifestyle.
After all, they already lived with their heads hanging by their belts.
They faced the Marine's endless pursuit daily.
They were already living lives where death could come at any moment.
So whether they were killed by the Marine or by Saiyans-
Wasn't it pretty much the same?
Therefore, pirate life didn't change much.
Kill, rob, hold parties… they lived as they always had.
But the top pirate crews were genuinely affected.
Because unlike those third-rate pirates-
They basically had their own goals.
Either find [One Piece] and become the Pirate King-
Or dominate the world and become the second Rocks.
So, not knowing when those cosmic monsters might arrive, pirate crews led by the Four Emperors and the Worst Generation quickly entered the New World.
Accelerating their race for the Poneglyphs.
All to fulfill their dream of becoming Pirate King before they died.
At least this way, even if they died, they would have no regrets.
As for the other major force, the Revolutionary Army... Well... There's no noticeable actions so far.
After all, as everyone knows, Revolutionary Army's Supreme Commander, Monkey D. Dragon only holds meetings, reads newspapers, and sweats.
When faced with a problem, he sweats first.
Anyway, he just won't take action unless his son is in trouble.
Purupuru purupuru~
Just as the Five Elders were discussing the World Government's next move, a Den Den Mushi on one side of the office suddenly rang.
The expressions of all five changed dramatically.
Because that Den Den Mushi was the exclusive one Imu used to contact them.
Although there was the Universe Chat Room, Imu had never shown up in the group so far, whether out of fear of exposing their identity or simply to act mysterious.
Nusjuro, who was closest, quickly pressed the answer button on the Den Den Mushi's shell and said respectfully:
"Imu-sama!"
"New World... Elbaf... Kingdom..."
Imu's voice came through the Den Den Mushi intermittently.
The Five Elders looked at each other, because they heard unprecedented fear in Imu's tone.
This had never happened in eight hundred years!
"Imu-sama, please forgive our dull ears. What did you say about the Elbaf Kingdom?"
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter stepped forward to inquire.
The Land of Giants, Elbaf, was an ally of one of the Four Emperors, Red-Haired Shanks.
It was considered half of the Red Hair Pirates' territory.
"Co...coming... Heretics from the universe... are coming!"
Imu's tone remained terrified, barely managing a complete sentence intermittently.
The Five Elders and Lucci, with his hands in his pockets exuding baller vibes, had their expressions change dramatically.
'The space aliens are here!?'
Although they had anticipated this day would come-
When it actually happened, they couldn't help but feel fear.
After all, the unknown is the most frightening.
However, although the Five Elders were nervous, they weren't thrown into disarray.
First, space aliens could be strong or weak.
There were monsters like the Saiyans, but also weaklings like the Yato Clan.
If it was the latter, their Planet Pirate's combat power was sufficient to handle it.
"It probably isn't a very powerful space alien. Sending an Admiral and CP0 should be enough to deal with it."
The Five Elders comforted themselves.
Their thinking wasn't without reason.
After all, everyone in the group now knew Lott and Boros had chosen the Planet Teigu for their battle.
And Frieza was on his way to Planet Terra.
So, during this period, whoever attacked their Planet Pirate.
Probably wouldn't be a very powerful space race.
"Perfect, we might even be able to use these space aliens to our advantage."
Saint Marcus Mars said, thinking himself clever.
"Oh? Let's hear it."
Saint Topman Warcury looked at him curiously.
"The Red Hair Pirates and the Elbaf Kingdom have always been forces the World Government cannot control. Now that space aliens have landed in the Elbaf Kingdom, what do you think will happen?"
Mars showed a sly smile.
The other four suddenly understood.
The giants of the Elbaf Kingdom were almost all hot-tempered battle maniacs.
If they could fight, it would definitely be beneficial and harmless for the World Government.
If the space aliens won, they would help the World Government eliminate the disobedient Giant Tribe.
If the Giant Tribe won, they would also help the World Government eliminate a hidden danger.
A win-win, right?
The only concern was whether that number one peacemaker on the seas, Red Hair, would run over to play spoiler as usual.