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What is a major event?
An event that can rewrite the situation of the seas and be forever remembered in history is a major event. The Marineford War, where the "strongest man in the world," Whitebeard, who was the backbone of the pirates, died, is a major event!
The Marine's long-distance assault on Cake Island, where the "Thunder God" Rowen used terrifying lightning techniques to kill BIG MOM, causing the infamous BIG MOM Pirates to fall apart, is also a major event.
The emergence of Pure Gold, the Marine army's pressure, blood flowing like rivers, and the sea stained red is undoubtedly a major event.
But!
Compared to the past, this event is undoubtedly more shocking and has far-reaching effects! They are not ambitious individuals, not executioners fighting for profit, and certainly not wicked thugs promoting evil...
For a full 800 years!
Finally, someone has stood up to challenge that lofty throne!
The World Government was furious and undoubtedly issued a bloody bounty notice on the same day.
At the same time, they warned both Allied Kingdom members and non-Allied Kingdom members that once any connection with the Revolutionary Army was discovered, there would be no mercy!
It is "no mercy," not "definitely no leniency."
This means that once evidence is confirmed, both sides will face an unending fate. Especially for non-Allied Kingdom members, regardless of whether they knew or not, as long as they provided assistance to the Revolutionary Army, they would be treated as rebels!
To put it simply, this is a call for all sea powers to choose sides! Either stand with the World Government to maintain the facade of peace or join the Revolutionary Army and face the government's wrath.
The entire world was shaken by this sudden upheaval, and those isolated nations never imagined that, besides the threat of pirates, they would also be drawn into such a vast war one day.
Many non-Allied Kingdom members criticized the government for being too overbearing, questioning why they had to force them to choose sides when it was clearly a conflict between them and the Revolutionary Army.
However, the government also had its difficulties.
With the Celestial Dragons gone, they no longer had absolute authority to coerce the world. If the news were to leak, their fate wouldn't be any better than it is now.
In short, because of the Revolutionary Army's declaration, the atmosphere of the entire world became tense. This time, there would be no more "watching the show." Everyone would have to make a far-reaching decision for their future.
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Marine Headquarters, Admiral's Office.
"Kaido must be in a bad mood right now, right? After all, he has always seen himself as the main character, wanting to start the grandest war in history."
Rowen silently bit his cigar and said calmly, "However, as soon as the Revolutionary Army made their move, they directly stole the limelight from him."
"Well, after all, the Revolutionary Army was established to target the World Government. With different goals, the government's attitude naturally differs."
Across from Rowen, Vegapunk took a sip from his teacup and then placed a box on the table.
"Thanks to you, Admiral Soryu, I have successfully transferred the Castle-Castle Fruit to an object using the special zombie you brought back. Please take a look."
"Oh? It's already done? As expected of you, Vegapunk!"
Upon hearing this, Rowen's eyes lit up.
Inside the box was a ring-shaped object made of an unknown silver metal, with no visible seams, appearing completely natural.
"Considering that the greatest ability of this fruit is to store items, I made it in this form for convenience. I hope Admiral Soryu (Azure Dragon) is satisfied?"
Rowen picked up the ring and tried it on, finding it fit perfectly on his thumb.
"Also, considering that Admiral Soryu (Azure Dragon) often engages in combat, the four other fingers would naturally be unsuitable for wearing, so I made it a bit larger."
"Not bad, thanks for your trouble, Vegapunk."
Rowen moved his fingers and found that, as Vegapunk had said, while this ring wasn't as ornate as a gem-studded ring, its smooth surface meant it wouldn't be exposed when he clenched his fist, preventing it from being accidentally damaged.
"So... how do I use it?"
Suddenly, Rowen slightly squinted his eyes: "I can feel an unknown power from it, but how do I use it?"
"Very simple, just drop a drop of your blood on it."
In response, Vegapunk smiled confidently: "Since it doesn't possess the strong vitality of a Zoan, or rather, it lacks the autonomy of a living being, Paramecia items normally cannot be used after being transferred unless stimulated in a specific way."
"That's why that special zombie shines in Moria's hands, because his Shadow-Shadow Fruit provides the essential... vitality!"
"Similarly, your blood is the same! Admiral Soryu (Azure Dragon) should remember what I said, your blood is very unique."
After separating from its original body, it lived on and continuously replicated itself, attempting to form a new individual.
This bizarrely vigorous vitality, apart from the notion of "not being human," Vegapunk couldn't find any other explanation.
"I see, because my blood grants it the 'life' to release its abilities, that's why I can use it... right?"
Rowen silently nodded, understanding this explanation, and suddenly grinned.
"Then doesn't that mean your plan to transfer all Paramecia and Logia to control the flow of Devil Fruits is bankrupt? Only I can control them if you do that."
"That's why I've been troubled by this issue lately. After all, if I can't use it on a large scale, the Gorōsei (Five Elder Stars) might as well look for fruits for worthy candidates to eat..."
Vegapunk shook his head with a wry smile, then confidently added, "But there will always be a way."
"Scientific experiments don't happen overnight."
"That's true..."
Noticing that Vegapunk seemed to want to leave, Rowen stood up to see him off: "The pressure from above must be considerable lately. I'll help you arrange some time to relax before you go back."
"Thank you, Admiral Soryu (Azure Dragon)."
Vegapunk stood up and shook hands with him. Just as he was about to open the door, he suddenly remembered something and turned back to say, "By the way, regarding the Heart of the Ocean, I think I need to borrow it for a few more days."
"As long as you know what you're doing, I'm more concerned about whether it can help us eliminate the threat of Orrick than its value."
Upon hearing this, Vegapunk's expression became serious, and he nodded: "I'll do my best!"
With that, he opened the door and left.
In the office, the ring on Rowen's finger suddenly buzzed, and a mysterious sense of connection appeared in his heart.
With a single hand gesture, the box that held the ring abruptly vanished from the table. If one were to slow it down, they would see that the box was rapidly shrinking as it approached his palm, then it was swallowed up.
When he opened his hand again, a box smaller than a sesame seed appeared in his palm.
"Pretty useful, isn't it?"
Rowen smiled slightly.
"It's time to find those things. I hope Smoker won't let me down!"
(End of Chapter)