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Then, three days later, Marine Headquarters announced.
"The entire world will henceforth be unified into one nation. They will establish an unprecedentedly massive empire!"
"Its name will be Euthera!"
When the name of the new empire was announced, excited screams and cheers erupted from countless islands and kingdoms worldwide.
Whether they were Fish-Men, Longarm Tribe members, or the Tontatta Tribe and the Giant Tribe, they all held celebratory banquets at this moment.
Because, like all the races and nations that the Celestial Dragons had once oppressed, they had also participated in that groundbreaking war.
In other words, they were the founders of the nation, the people who had created history.
Some scholars compiled all of this into stories, which spread to all parts of the world. Each race compiled a history for its people.
The meaning of being a founder was undoubtedly huge. This would represent that in the years to come, they would have the same power and status as other nations.
In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.
The new and powerful empire, with Arashi's permission, opened up a brand new city on the new continent on the Red Line.
Its name was Armin, a continent symbolising justice and equality.
It was built on the remains of the Celestial Dragons, signifying the alternation of history and the opening of a new era.
At the same time, personnel from all races around the world would be dispatched to be stationed on this island, which also symbolised the central hub of world power.
Two months later, under Arashi's resolution, the world passed its first civil code.
In it, democracy, freedom, and equality were included in the code to ensure the rights and interests of all people of all races in the world.
Furthermore, in the code, all slavery and monarchies throughout the world were abolished. The highest official on each island was to be a Minister.
Every island was to be garrisoned by the Marines, and the Marines belonged to the central management of the Marines.
The supreme commander of the Marines was to be directly managed by the commander of the empire.
Thus, a brand new empire was formed, and departments such as the military, politics, and law were rapidly taking shape.
Six months later, Arashi held his imperial coronation ceremony.
He became the first emperor of the Euthera Empire. Wearing a crown, under the gaze of the entire world, he slowly sat on the throne.
He had also truly fulfilled the bold statement he had once made. The Twenty Kings were too many; this world only needed one king.
This day was a day of global celebration.
The empire approved the appointments of many important officials, including the first Military Commander-in-Chief, Aokiji; the first Grand Minister, Kizaru; the first Imperial Aide, Bullet; and the first Finance Minister, Gild Tesoro.
Below them, naturally, were the appointments of many Fleet Admirals and Admirals.
Dragon and the other revolutionaries were transferred to the department in charge of law.
In addition, supervising ministers were appointed for various other systems such as commerce, agriculture, science, and the environment.
In the early days of the empire's establishment, a situation of great unity was formed.
The power from all over was concentrated in the centre of the world, the imperial capital of Armin, to an unprecedented degree.
Another six months passed, and Arashi and his many ministers moved into the new continent of Armin.
As the first ray of morning sun fell, shining on the golden bell that hung in the very centre of the imperial capital, a melodious bell toll also spread out, resounding throughout the entire continent.
In the streets and alleys, soldiers in standard Marine uniforms patrolled back and forth.
People from all over the world were looking around here with excitement and curiosity.
Unlike the former Mary Geoise of the World Government, this capital, which housed the person with the highest status in the world, did not prohibit anyone from landing.
But in the eyes and hearts of the people of the world, this place was no different from the Holy Land.
The Dark King Rayleigh walked through the city, illuminated by the morning sun, feeling somewhat dazed and lost for a moment.
It wasn't until he had walked a great distance that he finally realised one thing.
"A brand new era has arrived!"
The sound of the golden bell was distant and clear, and it also heralded the arrival of a brand new era.
The World Government had henceforth disappeared from history, replaced by a massive empire.
In the history books, later generations would use the phrase "entering the era of great unification" to describe this turning point in history.
The first emperor of great unification in human history, Arashi, was also deeply engraved in the annals of history, with many versions compiled and depicted.
However, in every chapter, words such as "the Strongest Man of the World" and "Legendary figure" are mentioned.
Time passed slowly. Spring went and autumn came, day and night revolved.
In the blink of an eye, two years had passed.
Arashi sat high on the imperial throne, but in the outside world, he had already become a legend.
The great empire under his control would issue numerous directives every year.
Its scope covered fields such as economy, politics, military, science and technology, agriculture, environment, and medicine.
What impressed people the most was that on almost every island of the kingdom, there was an academy.
The newly enthroned emperor attached great importance to education and the children who graduated from the academies, from elementary, junior, middle, and university to technical and professional schools, all had jobs they were competent for.
Most importantly, the appointment of officials also required an academic degree, and they would be selected from among the graduates.
This was a system for appointing and removing officials, and in fact, there were many vacancies for imperial officials every year.
In terms of people's lives, the Vegapunk Research Institute had become an iconic brand, launching new technological creations periodically.
Electrical technology was fully promoted, and every household had electricity.
The essence of Devil Fruits was also being successively conquered through the efforts of the research team.
Everything was in a state of prosperous development.
...
In the fifth year of the empire.
Arashi had his grand wedding. His wife was Boa Hancock, and the scene was magnificent.
Countless core officials of the empire participated in this wedding on the island of Armin.
Amidst the clinking of glasses, many familiar faces sat below, all with looks of joy.
As the host, Arashi stood in the main seat, raising his glass to the old acquaintances before him, a faint smile on his face.
There was nothing particularly unusual about this wedding.
It had been a long time, and it was, after all, a commitment to Hancock, and also a commitment to a chapter of his own life.
Below, Whitebeard was in a suit, clearly very uncomfortable, constantly tugging at his collar. His hair and beard were already pure white, but his spirits were very good.
By age, he was already over eighty years old.
On the sides, Garp, Sengoku, Tsuru, Zephyr, and other old-generation Marine officers all made an appearance, which even caused a small sensation.
Because they, who had already retired, could be said to have long entered a life of seclusion and had not even shown their faces in the final decisive battle.
Then there were Arashi's contemporaries, Kizaru, Aokiji, and the others.
Everyone's expression was different, but they were all celebrating for Arashi, marvelling at the strangeness and incredibility of this life.
They were all now in high positions. The changes in the new empire, compared to the era of the World Government, would make everyone feel emotional.
They even felt a sense of unfamiliarity with the previous era.
"I still vaguely remember that day of fierce winds and torrential rain."
During the banquet, an old Marine Vice Admiral said with great emotion.
The young faces beside him held their breath, pricking up their ears to listen carefully to every word, for fear of missing any word from this legend.
Because this person was Vice Admiral Shinbu, who had once fought side by side with Emperor Arashi, going through life and death together.
Within the Marines, this Vice Admiral was already known as a living legend, and his status was now very special.
Although he was a Vice Admiral, even many Admirals were very polite to him.
The wedding process was very festive. The former Empress Boa Hancock cried with joy, so nervous and excited that she almost fainted.
She happily threw herself into Arashi's arms.
"My childhood dream has finally come true!" Hancock whispered in Arashi's ear.
The latter's expression moved slightly, and then he held her tightly in his arms. "To be able to have you is my honour!"
That night, the imperial palace was filled with boundless spring, and the whole world also held great celebratory banquets for Emperor Arashi's wedding.
Time continued to pass.
In the second year of the wedding, Hancock gave birth to a pair of twins, a boy and a girl, with black hair and black eyes. Their eyes were very large, and they were very likeable.
They were also praised by many as the Great Prince and Grand Princess of the empire.
However, Arashi shook his head and refused this title, saying seriously, "The empire does not belong to my family alone, so my bloodline will not inherit the next emperor."
"When I retire, a new candidate for emperor will be chosen from within the empire!"
These two sentences, once spread, undoubtedly caused an explosion. Countless powers, both overt and covert, throughout the world were shocked.
"An emperor who does not change is like the day and night that cannot be alternated, or the four seasons that cannot revolve. It will plunge this world into darkness and chaos."
The words left by Arashi were recorded in the history books and were deeply admired by countless common people.
This was the breadth of mind and boldness of the founder of the empire.
He founded this massive empire and changed the status quo of countless instances of racial discrimination, yet he did not want honour for his own family or the right of succession to the empire.
"The emperors after me should be thus, and every emperor should be thus, people of the empire chosen through the democracy!"
Arashi's words were eventually written into the Imperial Code. Time continued to flow, and in the blink of an eye, more than ten years had passed.
This year, Arashi was sitting in the royal palace, holding an open book in his hand, quietly reading.
"The Dark King Rayleigh has passed away!"
Suddenly hearing this news, Arashi's gaze shook, and he was stunned. After a long, long time, he finally turned his head slowly.
In the courtyard, his eldest son and youngest daughter were already in their teens, running around the courtyard.
"So, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye."
He murmured. Suddenly hearing this news, I felt an unreal sensation, as if I were in a dream.
But a moment later, Arashi calmed down.
Time flows, birth, ageing, sickness, and death are the fates of mortals.
For so many years, time seemed to have been frozen on his body. He always had the appearance of being in his twenties, at his peak.
"Time passes slowly, silently. When the people around me leave one by one. I am still in my peak"
Arashi was suddenly a bit silent, a bit dazed. He had not experienced it, but he could already vaguely imagine that feeling of worldly, unfamiliar loneliness.
In this world, he had already stood at the pinnacle, possessed everything, but there was one thing he seemed unable to do.
He was powerless against the departure of his relatives and friends. Another three years passed.
Whitebeard was on his deathbed. Arashi hurried over.
When he saw the old man lying on the hospital bed, on the verge of death, the light gone from his eyes, his heart skipped a beat.
"Newgate!"
He called out in a low voice.
"Arashi!"
"Gurarararara!"
"In this life, to have met you, to have met Roger, has been truly great."
Whitebeard turned his head, a bit of divine light seeming to appear in his eyes as he said with a smile.
"And also, my sons who have accompanied me all the way here! I am very happy. My life has been very complete!"
His words made the small room fill with the sound of crying. Ace, Marco, Jozu, Vista, and the others were already in tears.
Although this was a scene they had long foreseen, they still could not accept it when they witnessed it with their own eyes.
"The only thing I'm curious about. Arashi, will you truly never die?" Whitebeard asked with a smile.
Arashi was silent. The answer to this question, even he himself did not know.
In the end, Whitebeard Edward Newgate passed away with a smile.
His life was perfect and exciting.
In his prime, he had an era of his own and personally watched the world enter the imperial era.
Arashi, who had returned home, seemed to be in low spirits and did not speak for a long time.
The Dark King, Rayleigh, and Whitebeard, Edward Newgate, had passed away one after another, but it was foreseeable that more people would follow in their footsteps in the future.
Including his teachers, Garp, Sengoku, Tsuru, and Zephyr, as well as his older brother, Cobra, and even people of his own generation.
At that time, would he be the only one left in the world?
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