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Calm Belt, North Blue Platform.
"There's even a fortress here!"
The Underground Emperors, arriving in North Blue on a Beast Pirates ship, were again amazed when they passed another fortress.
Such a layout could be described as impregnable.
It would be no easy feat for the World Government to conquer this place.
Soon, the wind picked up.
"We've arrived, North Blue!"
Looking at the distant blue sea and sky, everyone's heart rate began to accelerate. It only took half a day to reach North Blue from the New World.
Astounding efficiency!
And incredibly safe!
"Um-da um-da"
"Sea Transport King" Umit's eyes burned. "With this new route, my shipping business will expand worldwide!"
Traveling from the New World to North Blue requires crossing the Red Line twice, passing through Fish-Man Island, and then entering North Blue from Reverse Mountain at the entrance of the Grand Line.
This incredibly long journey, even for an experienced shipping team, would take at least three months, and they would have to face numerous dangers along the way.
Now, it only takes half a day!
It's not an exaggeration to call it the Golden Route.
There's also a very important point.
They can completely travel from North Blue to Reverse Mountain, and then enter the Four Seas or the Grand Line through Reverse Mountain.
This way, they can bypass Fish-Man Island and avoid pursuit from Marine Headquarters, as most of their business is illicit.
Safety will be greatly enhanced!
"Let's go back!"
"Go back!"
Time was pressing. They didn't want to waste a single second.
Three days passed in a flash.
The latest issue of the newspaper was released.
[Golden Route!]
The news of the New World connecting with North Blue quickly exploded worldwide, especially among the pirates in the New World, who roared with excitement.
Wealth awaited them!
"Brothers, to North Blue!"
"Oh oh oh!!!"
Countless pirate ships converged on Hoenn Government, and even in the face of the high 50/50 toll fee, the pirates flocked there.
Those who refused were killed.
North Blue was plunged into complete panic, especially the complacent World Government member nations, and countless calls were made to the World Government.
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
"Bang!"
The desk was heavily damaged again!
"Damn it!!!"
Sengoku's face was veined with rage, furious.
His greatest fear had come true!
Facing calls for help from various countries, the heavy burden of suppressing the pirates fell on the Marines.
Garp held a senbei, but he no longer had his carefree demeanor. His face was grim, as if he were a changed man.
"Big trouble, Sengoku!"
"Indeed!"
Sengoku looked at Garp. The most famous Marine in the Marines was not the three Admirals, but the old soldier before him!
"Hero" Garp!
"Garp, I need you to go to North Blue!"
"Bwhahahaha, then I'll go!"
Garp bit into the senbei, his smile wild.
It was time for him to stretch his muscles!
Sengoku's face remained grim.
This time, pirates from the New World would continuously pour into North Blue. Garp alone would not be enough. More troops were needed.
Especially an Admiral!
Only with "Hero" Garp and an Admiral from Marine Headquarters acting simultaneously could they deter the frenzied pirates. At such a moment, they must not back down an inch, and they must crush the pirates' arrogance with lightning speed!
Otherwise, North Blue would be finished!
"Tell Sakazuki to see me!"
"Yes!"
As the pirate army surged into North Blue, the Marines also mobilized on a large scale, with dozens of warships crossing the Calm Belt and sailing into North Blue.
It was clearly war!
Hoenn Fortress, North Blue Station.
Daichi, who had caused the North Blue crisis, was currently fishing leisurely.
This war had just begun. It wasn't time for the Beast Pirates to enter. When North Blue was completely chaotic, it would be best if all countries were mired in war.
That way, the Beast Pirates' weapons would sell well!
Not just weapons, but also various supplies.
The Four Seas had always been self-sufficient. Only by breaking the balance would the Labor Country's massive output have sufficient sales channels.
There was also the middleman issue.
Daichi boringly reeled in his line, ending his day of fruitless fishing.
Railway tracks were being laid on the embankment continent.
Not only sea transport, but also land transport projects were under construction. Not everyone wanted to travel both ways, and a considerable number wanted to unload goods in the Calm Belt.
The giants working saw Daichi and greeted him one after another.
"Mr. Daichi, good afternoon!"
"Mm!"
Daichi responded with a smile.
Since returning from Zou, the giants' attitude towards him had changed greatly, even more enthusiastic than towards Hajrudin.
Daichi watched for a while, then returned to Groudon.
Compared to a few days ago, Groudon was much quieter, mainly because a certain troublesome woman had left.
Hancock was returning to Amazon Lily, intending to move her citizens to the New World, though it was uncertain how many she could bring back.
Rayleigh also left with her.
Daichi called Speed.
"Have you made contact?"
"Not yet."
Speed shook his head.
"No rush, keep looking."
Daichi nodded slightly.
The person he wanted to contact was Germa 66!
If he remembered correctly, Germa 66 had always harbored ambitions to rule North Blue and was one of the World Government member nations, involved in both legal and illegal dealings.
A very suitable middleman!
Moreover, his Seraphim project also required scientists.
Queen, Judge, Caesar.
Three heads are better than one!
However, Germa 66 was a mobile country, so finding them wouldn't be easy. It would take some time.
"What are the Marines' movements?"
"Hero Garp and Admiral Akainu have already appeared in North Blue!"
"This time, the reaction is quite fast."
Daichi chuckled.
Facing such a situation, sending the tough Akainu was indeed more suitable, plus Hero Garp.
Hmm, very intimidating.
Speed flipped through the intelligence.
"Daichi-sama, a message came from Hachinosu."
"What is it?"
"Thatch, the Fourth Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, was assassinated. The killer is a member of the Whitebeard Pirates named Marshall D. Teach."
Daichi raised an eyebrow.
Blackbeard!
It still happened after all.
Strange, he had tied the commanders to Hoenn Community, so how could Thatch still get the Dark-Dark Fruit?
Daichi casually asked.
"Where did Thatch die?"
"At home in Hoenn Community!"
"Bastard!"
Daichi was enraged!
How dare he kill someone in his community!
This was ruining his reputation!
Damn it, seeking death!
"Immediately issue a bounty, 1 billion Berry for that guy's head!"
"Yes!"
Speed was startled.
Daichi reined in his anger, but his expression still wasn't good.
"How's the business with Totto Land going?"
"It's been settled."
A Road Poneglyph earned him Big Mom's great favor, and their business went smoothly as a result.
Totto Land's ministers also wanted to sell grain and make a huge profit, after all, Totto Land had so much grain that the entire island could be made of candy.
The main business was quickly concluded.
Daichi stretched, seeing Speed's somewhat conflicted expression, and proactively asked. "Is there anything else?"
"Daichi-sama."
Speed closed the intelligence.
"Ulti and Page One have been in Elbaf for a long time. Should we bring them back?"
"..."
Daichi reacted for a full three seconds.
"Page One and Ulti? Send a ship to pick them up!"
"Understood!"
On the other side, Calm Belt.
Perfume Yuda.
The two sisters nervously found Shakky and Rayleigh.
"Rayleigh, Shakky!"
"Something happened!"
"Hancock suddenly contracted an unknown illness, and the ship's doctors have no solution. Please save Hancock"
"Huh???!"
Shakky and Rayleigh exchanged glances.
Why did this situation feel so familiar!
As if they had experienced it themselves!