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Marineford, Fleet Admiral's Office
Akainu held a Den Den Mushi, secretly talking with an undercover agent in the New World. Veins bulged on his face, clearly showing he was furious.
"Fleet Admiral Akainu, Daichi the Destroyer is trying to recruit Admiral Kuzan!"
"I already know!"
"Eh?"
"Continue to stay hidden!"
Akainu hung up the Den Den Mushi. His fists erupted with magma and flames, burning a large hole in his desk.
"That idiot!!!"
At this moment, Marineford was in complete chaos.
"Why would Admiral Kuzan..."
"Impossible, it must be fake news!"
"Damn it! Why is this happening!"
In the morning, the latest newspaper arrived at Marineford, and the news inside shocked all the Marines.
"Hoenn Government Declares Establishment!"
"Hoenn Government Fleet Admiral - Kuzan!"
"Seventeen Nations Join Hoenn Government!"
"Democracy, Freedom, Human Rights!"
"Whitebeard Pirates Disband!"
"Marco Joins Groudon Company!"
Admiral Kuzan, who left the Marines, joined the opposing side and became their supreme commander. This was definitely a heavy blow to all the Marines, especially the doves who looked up to Kuzan!
Holy Land, Power Hall
The Five Elders were furious.
"Immediately block the news!"
"It's too late."
"The news has spread throughout the world!"
Clearly, the Hoenn Government had planned this ahead of time. In just one morning, they spread the news across all seas through the media.
The world was in an uproar!
An Admiral, representing the Marines' top fighting force, defecting didn't just mean a loss of combat power. It also led to people questioning the World Government from the outside.
Their reputation was ruined!
Moreover, the World Government was in the middle of a large-scale recruitment drive, which would cause doubt among those who pursued justice and wanted to join the Marines.
The situation was extremely serious!
But what worried the Five Elders most was the Hoenn Government. Although newly established, it already had 17 member nations, showing fierce momentum.
In comparison, the Revolutionary Army, which they had always worried about, was now insignificant. The Hoenn Government was the true threat to the World Government.
"What should we do?"
"Let's wait first. The Hoenn Government will surely make a move!"
"We must prepare for a counterattack!"
"It seems we also have to enter the fight!"
The large-scale recruitment had only just begun and would not end for at least a year or two, making a full-scale war with the Hoenn Government impossible.
Kaido, Daichi, and Kuzan!
These three alone were enough to make them hesitate, and even the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates had been absorbed by them.
New World, Hachinosu
"Hey, hey, are you kidding me!"
"Unbelievable!"
"This way, won't the Beast Pirates become even stronger!"
The pirates swallowed nervously.
Now, Hachinosu had the Beast Pirates' flag flying, and most of the Whitebeard Pirates' division commanders had joined the Groudon Company.
The manager responsible for the Hachinosu area was "Phoenix" Marco, who would be permanently stationed in the Hoenn Community in the future.
Counting quickly, the Beast Pirates, Groudon Company, and Hoenn Government had more than ten strong individuals with bounties exceeding 1 billion Berry!
Terrifying!
Onigashima, Small Banquet Hall
Kaido looked at the newspaper, completely confused, unable to understand what the world had become.
He hadn't done anything, yet why had his Beast Pirates become so unfamiliar that even he barely recognized them.
Equally bewildered were King and Queen.
The information in this news was impossible to understand from beginning to end. Why did Kuzan join them, and what was the situation with the Whitebeard remnants?
It was too strange, almost unreal.
Fake news!
After a long while, Kaido spoke.
"King, how long has it been since Daichi returned?"
"I forgot."
"I miss him."
Various World Government Member Nations
"Democracy, Freedom, Human Rights!"
The kings looked at these words, and the more they read, the more uncomfortable they felt, even experiencing a needle-like stabbing pain.
The Revolutionary Army's ideology had already made them restless. Now, the Hoenn Government's propaganda was putting them in serious trouble.
"Damn it, how can commoners have human rights and freedom!"
"Democracy? They are nothing but slaves!"
"Soldiers, immediately burn all newspapers, forbid anyone from discussing the Hoenn Government, and arrest all violators!"
The kings and nobles felt fear!
The newspaper contained more than just a few words. There was also propaganda from Labor Country, such as a worker becoming a mayor through hard work, and many officials also coming from poor backgrounds.
Outrageous!
A farmer's son is a farmer, a shoemaker's child is a shoemaker, and a noble's offspring will still be a noble.
This was how the world worked!
Grand Line, Baltigo - Revolutionary Army Headquarters
Ivankov, Belo Betty, Karasu...
The Army commanders were rarely all gathered!
They came to the headquarters to respond to the changes in the world situation after the Paramount War. Dragon had specifically summoned them.
As a result, today's news caused an explosion at the Revolutionary Army headquarters.
That man had acted!
"Everyone should have basic rights such as the right to life, freedom, education, and work, and should not be distinguished by social status..."
The commanders read the newspaper's content.
Human rights, democracy, freedom.
The three were closely connected, forming a very complete concept. If it could be implemented—no, the Hoenn Government's member nations had already put this political concept into practice.
"I want to defect."
"Don't say such foolish things!"
The commanders looked at each other. The impact of these statements on them was even stronger than when Dragon persuaded them to join the Revolutionary Army!
"Dragon!"
Everyone looked at Dragon, and couldn't help but be shocked.
Dragon also held the newspaper, his eyes filled with an unprecedented excitement.
He understood!
He finally understood!
The confusion he felt in Labor Country all those years ago was now completely resolved.
"So that's it, hahahaha!"
Dragon laughed uncontrollably.
He had pursued revolution for over twenty years, and only now realized what he was missing. His definition of freedom was incredibly shallow.
"Excuse me, everyone."
Dragon stood up, his face full of apology.
"I want to be alone for a while."
"We understand."
The commanders' moods were complicated.
They also wanted to be alone for a while.
Hoenn Fortress, Fleet Admiral's Office
Kuzan held the newspaper, veins bulging on his forehead.
No wonder Daichi had arranged for reporters to take his picture a few days ago!
"Hey, hey, you've thrown me into the fire to roast!"
"Hahaha, don't worry about it."
Daichi chuckled as he drank his tea.
He knew very well that the outside world must be in chaos now. This democratic triple combo was enough to overturn people's understanding of the world.
Unfortunately, public opinion was still controlled by the World Government. Even Morgans only dared to secretly backstab them, and would still listen to the World Government after being warned.
Kuzan only complained a little. He was actually very happy with the content of the newspaper, and it further strengthened his beliefs.
One day, he would personally defeat Sakazuki, not just in battle, but also prove his justice was superior!
"What do you plan to do next?"
"Go help countries that need help!"
Daichi said with a smile.
A certain super member nation now desperately needed help, and coincidentally, he also needed to open up a free trade market!