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Luffy was now with his entire crew: Yamato, Zoro, Kuina, Shirahoshi, Usopp, Chopper, Lami, Reiju, Nami, Nojiko, Alvida, Vivi, Robin, Hachi, Baby-5, Chouchou, Bepo, Enel, Hugo, Jimbei, Lucy, Domino, Monet, Perona, Rebecca, Bonney, Franky, Brook, and Uta.
Everyone gathered in front of the golden castle built by Skypeia as he announced their next steps and how they would handle Wano. The meeting lasted for an hour, during which he looked at each of his crew members individually. This was the official Black Pearl crew, 29 members, with more expected to join in the future after Wano. Luffy was confident in them.
"I understand, Captain... you want us to gain the country's support first..." Bepo commented, showing admiration.
"Yes... I don't just want to take down Kaido... Wano needs to be freed differently... Wano needs to support us, too. I don't want to do everything for them, or they'll think they'll be treated the same way Kaido did once we take over. That's why I want the country's internal support. We need the samurai," Luffy said seriously.
"Luffy, I understand your reasoning... but how do you plan to do that? As soon as we're seen, we won't even reach Wano's lands without facing direct conflict..." Kuina remarked.
"Because support from the lesser folk... they should worship and obey us after we defeat these guys," Enel sneered from the side.
"I think we should just defeat them and head to Egghead; we've wasted too much time here already," Bonney said, eager to see Vegapunk as soon as possible.
"..." Luffy took a deep breath after each comment from his crew, though Kuina had a more logical approach.
"We have two ways to do this, addressing Kuina's point..." Luffy began. "Through the air... Kaido and Big Mom can't control the airspace, and when we move the fleet, they'll know we're drawing a lot of attention. So, we'll proceed with an aerial invasion. As for gathering support from the samurai, we'll do it in small numbers, just a team working under the shadows in various parts of Wano. It should be fairly simple, and from what the samurai we're in touch with has mentioned, Kaido is depriving the people of food. That must be causing major unrest in the country, especially with Big Mom there as well." Luffy explained with his arms crossed.
"I see... that sounds interesting. I'd like to take part," Zoro said with a smile.
"Great, then you all have two days to prepare. Meanwhile, we need to handle some things happening on this sea right now. That Shichibukai has still been contacting us constantly?" Luffy asked Jimbei, who had taken on the role of a kind of foreign minister, organizing everything for them and their allies.
"Yes, he seems quite hurried now that the World Government's meeting is being expedited," Jimbei replied.
"I figured... after all, at this meeting, some interesting things will be on the agenda: firstly, the declaration of all the countries that won't attend, and clearly, they're turning their backs on the government. And believe me... there are many," Luffy said.
"Are you saying that..." Vivi murmured, looking at Luffy with concern.
"Your father will be safer in Alabasta, trust me, Vivi. Anyway, it's the only country I'll remove from the first line of the Grand Line; I'll place it in Wano once we take the territory," Luffy said. He had asked Cobra not to attend the meeting, unlike other countries.
The Goa Kingdom, with Queen Makino, the Syrup Kingdom with Queen Kaya, and the Cocoyasi Kingdom with the mayor as the acting king—these were the East Blue kingdoms participating in the meeting due to the state of their nations and how they had developed. Syrup Kingdom had become a sort of Water 7 for shipbuilding in that Blue, and Cocoyasi was known for its agriculture and powerful port, established long ago due to the clash of two Eikons.
Luffy stopped pondering this and spoke again. "Returning to the Shichibukai topic, he's desperate and will do anything to join our crew. After all, the program is about to end at this meeting, and he needs to infiltrate our crew," Luffy explained, knowing that there was one of the Seven Warlords, with three still unknown, due to Doflamingo's death, the absence of Trafalgar Law, and Hancock's announcement as his wife to the world. They were still a mystery to Luffy.
Although one of them wanted to join, it was obvious he was a government spy… likely a Holy Knight placed by the government's force, and Luffy still didn't know how to handle him.
He knew that even with everything set to go to Wano, things were far more complicated than they seemed. First, he had to deal with some people he hadn't faced since arriving in Dressrosa, allowing him to focus solely on building up his fleet.
His crew absorbed his words about the Shichibukai being abolished at this moment, looking at him in surprise.
"You're saying that…" Bonney murmured.
"Your father is still useful to the government, so everything will be fine until we reach Egghead…" Luffy continued. "Don't ask me how I know this; I just do." Luffy shrugged.
"So… what's the plan, Luffy?" Nami asked.
"As I said, many things will happen at this meeting, but what matters to us is the war with Wano. We'll deal with the government later, though I'm expecting an attack from them both in Wano and Dressrosa," Luffy said.
"They would attack here with an admiral already in custody?!" Rebecca murmured.
"I'm not sure, but let's assume they will and prepare. I'll leave a few captains here," Luffy replied.
Everyone nodded, and then Lucy approached her brother. "You said we're going somewhere else. What would that be?" she asked curiously.
"There's someone with a very dangerous plan to destroy the New World, so we're going to stop him. I want you to do this on your own because he is… Zephyr," Luffy said.
"Trainer Zephyr?!" Lucy exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes… be ready tomorrow; we'll leave at dawn," Luffy said as Lucy nodded.
"Luffy… did you see today's newspaper? It just arrived…" Usopp approached Luffy as Lucy left.
"No, but I can imagine what it might be…" Luffy commented, glancing at the newspaper Usopp handed him.
Since he'd spoken with Morgans yesterday, while the journalist was trying to infiltrate to gather information about them, Luffy had confronted him and decided to share a few important things—after all, it would be good for the world to know these things.
In the newspaper, unsurprisingly, was Luffy's declaration that he was preparing his crew to head to Wano. The paper detailed the movements and steps of the Straw Hat crew, declaring to the world that, finally, a large-scale war was about to happen in Wano. Meanwhile, Dressrosa appeared to be in full preparation for battle.
He couldn't help but wonder how the world would react to this, with two major events happening simultaneously. People were eagerly waiting for the outcome of the meeting at Mary Geoise among all the kingdoms affiliated with the world government, as many things were happening globally, and the government needed to make a decision. Others speculated on what would happen in the New World in the Yonko conflict and how the government would respond to the end of this war.
Although Luffy had earned a great deal of prestige by now, he would still be up against two Yonkos simultaneously, with two entire fleets. It was clear that Kaido and Big Mom had far more people than he did, exceeding one hundred thousand soldiers, while he was advancing with a force of around twenty to thirty thousand—a much smaller number. Even so, the Straw Hats stood firm.
Luffy turned the newspaper, putting the subject aside, as he couldn't see the public's reaction immediately, though he was curious to know how people would respond. On another page, the newspaper mentioned the sixth child of a certain couple, which made Luffy think of Shanks and how he would react to this news of him and Uta having a child.
Luffy then set the newspaper aside. "Anyway, thanks, Usopp. I'm going to organize a few things now," he said, leaving his companions for a moment.
Everyone nodded as Luffy walked off alone, moving forward to prepare the details of his plans, even without revealing everything to the crew. He knew he always needed a strategy to handle this kind of situation, avoiding any disadvantage and even planning the next steps all the way to the final island. After all, he was the leader responsible not only for his companions and friends but also for his family and children, whom he had to protect.
Meanwhile, in Dressrosa, the city woke up bustling with activity. A man was walking through the streets with a cane, his hands gripping a Seastone chain firmly. This had become a daily routine for him, as ever since Luffy declared that he liked him, he hadn't kept him in a cell and had even given him a house on the condition that he wouldn't harm the country or attempt to escape.
Fujitora walked calmly, but soon his ears picked up on the conversations of the townspeople that morning.
"So it's starting… They'll be leaving soon."
"Will Dressrosa be alright without them? After all, we're enemies of the government now, aren't we?"
"Who needs the government or the Marines? But yes… they might attack us. Still, I believe the Straw Hat must have some plan in mind!" someone else commented.
"Yes, they're heading to Wano to defeat those evil guys. They say Wano is like our kingdom was under Doflamingo, enslaved in silence… no, it's even worse. I heard that over there, they're starving while the shogun and Kaido treat their people like real slaves."
"That's terrible! I hope the Straw Hat and his crew free the country like they did with Dressrosa."
"Let's wait and see what happens. I'm sure they'll succeed and soon be back here, protecting Dressrosa again."
The conversations continued, all focused on the great war that was about to happen. Since the Battle of the Best at Marineford over a year ago, the world once again found itself on the brink of a new war, now among pirates, which would decide the future of the New World.
Fujitora said nothing as he walked. He knew this would happen, but hearing people speak this way made him feel strange. After all, everyone saw the pirate as a hero, not as someone the Marines should be fighting. In a way, Fujitora thought this perspective made sense, considering the Marines hadn't done anything to change Dressrosa. It took a pirate to transform this kingdom into what it is today, and now Wano would likely go through the same.
"I hope he succeeds. These people seem quite happy with the way things are," Fujitora murmured to himself as he entered a betting establishment he frequented daily.
He could go there as long as he earned his own money, something he managed by doing various jobs. He was quite kind to the locals, who found it curious how an admiral behaved and didn't complain.
"You came?" a voice sounded from a corner as Fujitora approached.
"Yes, I'm here, and this time, I'll beat you," he replied.
"Good, that's great! More money for me and a way to ease my boredom," the mysterious man responded, while Fujitora nodded in silence. This man was extremely powerful, as his Haki sensed—perhaps as strong as he was, or maybe even stronger, even without using his Devil Fruit.
This mysterious opponent he had met while betting had been in Dressrosa for a long time, saying he was there for Monkey D. Luffy. He had even managed to enter the country, but Luffy always said he would talk to him later. And so, the man had spent a month in Dressrosa, gambling and enjoying what the kingdom had to offer, as if on vacation, waiting for the day he could fight Luffy, as the young pirate had proposed since they met in Impel Down.
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Once again, the world learned about the Straw Hat through the news publications. After a month of silence, with no updates from the outside, the world's eyes were on them. They had isolated themselves within their territory following a bomb incident, which led to a negotiation between the crew, the navy, and the government. Beyond the government's public statement about a non-aggression pact, it was revealed that the Yonko's lineage lived on through five children, a fact that somewhat shocked the world. These children might possess as much potential as their father and even their mothers, casting a veil of uncertainty over the world for those who deeply feared Luffy's power.
This morning, the news the world had been waiting for finally broke: the war in the New World was underway, and speculations were arising from every corner, reaching even the Blues.
In a kingdom in the East Blue, newspapers were in the hands of the citizens of Goa, each reading with their own thoughts. There were those who supported Luffy and those who didn't. To some, he was seen as a tyrannical pirate who entered their kingdom and killed the former king, without them fully understanding what had actually happened. However, they were a minority in the kingdom.
Nevertheless, they did not despise the queen, who was managing the kingdom exceptionally well with the help of her ministers. Despite their misgivings, they couldn't deny that Monkey D. Luffy was one of the world's most powerful pirates, now returning from an entirely different kind of battle. Thankfully, he hadn't just killed a king in cold blood.
Throughout the kingdom, debates filled the morning air, both in the capital and beyond. In Goa's palace, the queen sat on her throne, reading the newspaper.
"Luffy, I hope you're safe," Makino smiled softly as she read the article.
It had been nearly two years since she last saw Luffy, from the time he left the Kingdom of Goa, embarking on his adventure to Loguetown and beyond. He had since ventured across the Grand Line.
Every time he appeared in the newspaper, she and others eagerly absorbed every detail about his journey at sea. And now, after a year of absence from the headlines, he was back, dominating the New World, recruiting kingdoms, and even establishing a headquarters with all those islands floating in the Dressrosa region. She read about it in the papers, marveling and wondering how Luffy and Lucy were doing.
"Luffy, if you don't beat those guys in the New World, I'll have to kick your butt myself," Dadan declared, smoking a cigarette and wearing a uniform of the kingdom. Tears were in her eyes as she read the news, an obvious sign of concern for Luffy facing off against two major New World pirates, with photos of Kaido and Big Mom splashed across the same page.
She had become quite capable over the past year. With Luffy's absence at sea, some pirates believed the Kingdom of Goa harbored treasure from his crew and tried their luck invading.
But Dadan, possessing the Chain Fruit, defeated them with ease. Even the queen, wielding the Sound Fruit—a gift she had received from Luffy—had grown incredibly strong. She was no longer the harmless bar girl anyone could easily intimidate while she just smiled. Now, after Makino wished to become strong enough to face the challenges Luffy encountered at Marineford, she trained tirelessly.
The other ministers present weren't as strong as the queen herself and Dadan, who was training an entire royal guard from her bandits. Dadan had turned her life around, from isolated mountain living to a more luxurious life within the palace, while ensuring the kingdom's safety.
The kingdom was thriving, with Luffy supporting their growth economically through alliances with other kingdoms. Free trade among them with minimal taxes boosted the economy and attracted many people who opened businesses there.
Of course, Luffy still maintained control over all major decisions, and one of his direct orders was to clean up the dump along the walls of Goa's capital within a year. He knew well the suffering people endured there, and the result was that now, not only was the area cleared of trash, but a small town was beginning to rise there. This expansion of the kingdom offered substantial tax breaks and incentives from the court for anyone willing to invest. Now, those same people who once had to scavenge for their food in the dump could have a chance to build a life and sustain themselves.
Back at the palace, as the court gathered with the topic being Monkey D. Luffy, one of the ministers stepped forward, concerned about the time.
"My queen, we can't afford to delay any longer. We have until noon to start leaving the kingdom. We must reach Mary Geoise before the World Government meeting begins…" The minister spoke in a more urgent tone.
"All right! Luffy will be fine in the New World! I'm sure he's going to have a great time." She smiled.
"My queen, I don't think a fight between Yonkos will be fun. It will be a bloodbath, perhaps worse than what we saw at Marineford…" one of the ministers said, attempting to correct her.
"But Luffy always has fun. I'm sure he'll do just that, now that he's with Lucy too," she replied, still smiling innocently, while the ministers simply sighed, knowing they couldn't change their queen's mindset.
In the end, they began preparing as Makino was seen packing her bags with the help of the castle servants. Despite their protests about the queen doing such things herself, Makino never minded and quickly packed her bags.
Only as she was leaving did a minister rush up to her with an urgent tone. "My queen! The ship is ready, but there's a Marine ship approaching on the sea!" he exclaimed, as Makino raised an eyebrow and descended the stairs with the minister, arriving in the throne room with a balcony outside, where the kingdom's high-ranking officials were gathered.
In the port, they could see their ship waiting for them, richly adorned with Goa's emblem, a gift from the Syrup Kingdom by Queen Kaya herself. But at that moment, the ship wasn't what caught everyone's attention; it was the Marine ship cutting through the sea toward them.
"That flag…" Makino murmured, surprised, as were the others, for the flag was quite famous.
"That's… G-G-G-Garp!" Dadan stammered repeatedly, and just as she managed to speak, someone landed right behind her, towering over her with crossed arms.
"I see you still remember me, Dadan." Garp said, grinning as his imposing shadow loomed behind Goa's protector, his red eyes glowing behind her as a threat that made Dadan fear for her life as soon as she turned.
Dadan slowly turned her head, showing a pale and desperate face, thinking that Garp would try to hit her and arrest her this time.
"Don't look at me like that! As far as I know, you haven't committed any crimes. Besides, you're protecting your kingdom. I always had faith in you, Dadan! Congratulations on choosing the right path in your life. Buahahahahaha!" Garp laughed, leaving Dadan stunned.
"Hello, Garp! Welcome to Goa!" Makino approached with a smile.
"It's always good to be home, Makino. How have you been?" Garp replied, returning the smile as the queen nodded, indicating she was well.
"Garp, is that you?" the former mayor of Foosha Village approached, wearing his typical minister's suit.
"I'm here to escort Makino safely to Mary Geoise," he replied. After all, the entire Navy had dispatched guards to accompany the kings, as they indirectly funded the Navy through the tributes handed over to the Tenryuubito.
"That's great! Have you heard anything about Luffy?" Makino said, her smile growing wider than ever before.
"That damned brat is launching a new war against those two…" Garp muttered, well aware of the statements in the newspapers.
"Are they dangerous?" Makino asked cautiously.
"They used to work together in the past, on the same crew..." Garp murmured. Just thinking about that group and the chaos they caused made Garp uneasy. Not that Luffy reminded him much of them, but as his grandfather, Garp knew Luffy did what he thought was right and didn't spread unnecessary terror across the seas. It might be hypocritical of him, but Luffy was his grandson, above all else.
While everyone around them looked worried at Garp's words, he suddenly smiled. "But don't worry... Luffy knows what he's doing… I hope to teach him a lesson myself once this whole war and the World Government meeting are over..." he muttered, and everyone felt more at ease seeing Garp's confidence in Luffy.
"Anyway... that brat... he's given me another grandchild!" he said with a proud tone as he looked at a picture of Luffy with Uta and his son. "I should recruit him into the navy before he becomes a pirate like his father," he said with determination.
"Isn't he just a newborn baby?!" Dadan exclaimed, unable to believe Garp could be so shameless.
"This is Shanks's child... Does this make our queen a grandmother?" a minister asked, still firmly believing that ever since Luffy had announced Makino as the wife of Shanks, the Red-Haired Pirate.
"That rascal… he's involved with two Yonko daughters and got both of them pregnant... I wouldn't be surprised if one day he shows up with a daughter of Big Mom," the mayor murmured, though his expression showed a certain joy. "But I'm glad that Luffy and the girl got along. I still remember them in Foosha Village, running around while the pirates were drinking in Makino's bar…" he said, reminiscing.
"They were so adorable... and in the end, they ended up together... so sweet, and their son looks just like Luffy." Makino gave a small laugh as she looked at the photo as well.
"I swear, I'll find that Shanks and make sure he doesn't corrupt my grandson the way he did Luffy. My next goal is to capture him before he can reach my lovely grandchild!" Garp said with determination.
The conversation soon wound down as everything settled between them. They made their way to the ship, while Vice Admiral Garp's ship was already alongside, waiting. Koby wasn't on board, as he had gone elsewhere to escort another king.
So, Makino set sail under Garp's escort, heading directly southeast, planning to cross the Calm Belt. Garp's ship had the necessary technology to avoid issues with Sea Kings.
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*Raccoon Here:*
I missed writing about the East Blue so much. I haven't written any reactions from them since Luffy returned to the sea, and I have a few more planned, including a reaction from Shanks when he finds out he's a grandfather.
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