章 68: World in Chaos
The sea roared around Raftel, churning violently as though the very ocean itself could sense the seismic shift that had taken place. News of the Straw Hat Pirates discovering the One Piece and uncovering the truth of the Void Century had spread like wildfire, igniting tensions across the entire world. The New World, already a place of chaos and disorder, was on the brink of collapse. Everything was about to change.
In the New World, the revelation of the Void Century was spreading rapidly among the pirate crews, mercenaries, revolutionaries, and even the ordinary citizens living under the oppressive regimes of the World Government. The knowledge that a vast conspiracy had hidden the truth of history—suppressing the will of the ancient Kingdom of D—was enough to drive entire nations into a frenzy.
On the deck of Law's submarine, the Polar Tang, his crew watched anxiously as reports came flooding in from their allies. Trafalgar D. Water Law, a fellow carrier of the "D" and close ally to Luffy, stood at the bow of his ship, his eyes narrowing as he processed the information.
"So it's true," Law muttered. "The World Government has been hiding this... for more than 800 years."
Beside him, Bepo shifted uneasily. "What does this mean for us, Captain?"
Law looked at Bepo, his voice calm but filled with gravity. "It means the world is going to change. And fast. There will be people who want to rise up... and people who will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo."
He clenched his sword's hilt tighter, a surge of determination running through him. "We need to prepare. We'll join the Straw Hats. There's no turning back now."
In the skies above the New World, Big Mom's remaining forces, led by Katakuri, discussed the impact of the Straw Hats' discovery. Many of the pirates who had been loyal to Charlotte Linlin now saw an opportunity to change the power dynamics of the seas.
"Luffy has done it," Katakuri said, his gaze fixed on the horizon. "The truth of the Void Century will ripple through every corner of the world. If he plans to reshape it... we need to be ready to make our move."
Pirates across the New World, from the remnants of Kaido's Beast Pirates to the many smaller crews who sought freedom from the oppression of the World Government, were all beginning to question their roles. Some, inspired by Luffy's actions, were ready to stand by him. Others, fearful of losing their own power, were determined to stop him.
Far from the chaos in the New World, the headquarters of the Marines—Marineford—was in disarray. The higher-ups of the Marines were facing the fallout from the revelations about the Void Century. Inside the massive war room, Fleet Admiral Akainu stood in front of a group of tense, high-ranking officers, his fiery presence even more volatile than usual.
"This is unacceptable!" Akainu snarled, slamming his fist into the table and cracking it. "The Straw Hats have to be stopped. If they spread this knowledge, the entire structure we've fought to maintain will collapse. There will be rebellions all across the seas!"
He turned his heated gaze toward Kizaru and Ryokugyu, the other two Marine Admirals standing nearby. "Prepare the fleet. We need to crush the Straw Hats before they can escape Raftel. I won't tolerate any hesitation. They're enemies of the world."
Kizaru, ever calm and laid-back, raised an eyebrow. "Mmm... it's not so easy, you know. Luffy and his crew have grown strong. And with the world turning on us... we might not be able to handle this so cleanly."
"Are you questioning orders?" Akainu's voice was a low growl.
Kizaru shrugged. "I'm just saying... things are about to get messy. The Marines are already divided."
And he was right. In the depths of Marineford, many of the rank-and-file Marines were beginning to question their allegiance. The news of the Void Century's suppression had sent shockwaves through their ranks. Marines like Smoker and Fujitora, who had always harbored doubts about the World Government's methods, found themselves at a crossroads.
Smoker, still reeling from what he'd learned, stood on the deck of his ship, his trademark cigar clamped between his teeth. "So, it's come to this," he muttered. "The World Government's been hiding the truth all along. And now they want us to kill the ones who found it."
Tashigi stood next to him, her face lined with concern. "What are we going to do, Captain?"
Smoker took a long drag from his cigar, his eyes narrowing as he stared out at the sea. "What we always do. We follow our own justice."
On Raftel, the Thousand Sunny was anchored in the ruins of the ancient island. The Straw Hat Pirates were making their final preparations. They knew that the Marines, the World Government, and countless others would soon be coming for them.
Luffy, standing at the helm of the Sunny, looked out over the ocean with a calm but determined expression. He was no longer just a pirate seeking adventure—he was the one who had uncovered the greatest secret in the world, and now the weight of that responsibility hung over him. But despite everything, his carefree smile never wavered.
Zoro, leaning against the railing with his swords at his side, glanced over at his captain. "You ready for this, Luffy? This fight's going to be different."
Luffy nodded, his grin widening. "Yeah. I know. But we'll beat 'em. Just like always."
Sanji, lighting a cigarette, exhaled slowly. "We've got the truth, but now we have to protect it. The World Government won't let us go without a fight."
Nami, standing beside him, clutched her Log Pose tightly. "We need to be smart about this. We can't just charge in headfirst."
Robin, who had been silent for most of the conversation, spoke up. "The truth we've uncovered will change the world, but only if we survive to tell it."
Franky punched his fists together. "Then we'll just have to make sure they don't sink the Sunny, right?"
Chopper, despite the tension in the air, nodded with determination. "We've come too far to let them stop us now!"
Luffy, still looking out at the horizon, clenched his fists. "We'll make sure the world knows the truth. No matter what."
As the Straw Hats made their preparations, a den den mushi began to ring. Nami answered it, her eyes widening in surprise as the familiar voice of Shanks came through.
"Luffy," Shanks' voice was calm, but there was an underlying tension in his words. "I've been watching. You've done it... you found the One Piece."
Luffy's grin widened. "Shanks! Yeah, we found it. And we found the truth about the Void Century too."
"I know," Shanks said. "But that's why I'm calling. The battle ahead of you will be the hardest one you've ever faced. The World Government will stop at nothing to silence you. And it's not just them—there are forces you don't even know about that will come for you."
Luffy's expression grew serious. "I'm not backing down."
Shanks chuckled softly. "I didn't think you would. That's why I'm coming to stand with you."
The crew exchanged surprised looks. Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, rarely got directly involved in the affairs of the New World. But now, hearing that he was preparing to fight alongside them, the gravity of the situation hit them even harder.
"Shanks... you're coming here?" Luffy asked.
"Yeah," Shanks replied. "I've been guarding the truth of the Void Century for a long time, waiting for the right person to uncover it. Now that you've done that, it's time for us to stand together."
Zoro crossed his arms, a small smirk on his face. "So, we're not going to be alone in this fight."
Sanji took a drag from his cigarette, blowing out smoke slowly. "Good. We're going to need all the help we can get."
Robin's expression was thoughtful. "Shanks has been watching over the secrets of the Void Century... it makes sense. He's been waiting for this moment."
Luffy nodded, his determination solidified. "Alright. Let's meet up, Shanks. We'll fight together."
As the call ended, Luffy turned to his crew, his grin back in place. "Looks like we're not done yet, guys. This fight is going to be huge."
Before the Straw Hats could fully gather their thoughts, a shadow passed over the horizon. Massive Marine warships, led by Akainu himself, began to appear, their numbers overwhelming. The sea around Raftel filled with the imposing presence of the Marine fleet.
Standing on the deck of the flagship, Akainu's eyes burned with hatred. "Straw Hat Luffy... your time is up. You've gone too far."
Beside him, Kizaru stretched lazily, his expression unreadable. "Mmm... looks like things are heating up."
On the horizon, more ships began to appear—not just from the Marines, but from every faction that had a stake in this new world order. Pirates, revolutionaries, and the armies of the World Government all converged on Raftel. The final battle was about to begin.
The Straw Hats braced themselves for the incoming storm.
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