The Revolutionary Army Leader, who had been tense, let out a sigh of relief.
What he cared about wasn't a single lottery qualification;
it was the Game Merchant's attitude towards the World Government and the Five Elders. If a negotiation were to occur, the Revolutionary Army would likely need to continue their hidden existence and escape.
But now, he was absolutely willing to stake the Revolutionary Army's future, fully and completely, on the Reincarnation Game.
"Was he rejected?"
The expressions of the Noble Legion, high-ranking Nobles, and Kings were slightly delayed.
This kind of rejection, made in front of the entire world and showing no respect to the Five Elders, made them, as bystanders, somewhat afraid.
They feared that the enraged Five Elders would directly initiate a Buster Call, unleashing a bloodbath on the islands of the East Blue to vent their anger.
However,
on second thought, it was probably a negotiation between the Game Merchant and the Five Elders.
It was a common tactic of noble factions: mutual probing, gradually touching upon the negotiator's bottom line, and only revealing the final demands at the very end.
"Mr. Fang Yi."
Saturn Saint called him by his name, his voice devoid of anger, still calmly stating, "You said you are from another world and are unaware of the deep foundations accumulated by the World Government's eight-hundred-year rule, so I can forgive your rejection."
Within the voluminous documents and records of Pangea Castle,
the sudden appearance of a Celestial Dragons family like [Gelbaning Saint Family], ultimately leading to the Pirate Buggy, a World Nobles exiled in the East Blue.
Just this matter alone was enough to demonstrate the mysterious and bizarre abilities of the Game Merchant.
He was even able to tamper with the data within Pangea Castle without anyone knowing, and what's more, even a vague impression of this memory appeared in their minds.
Hobby-Hobby Fruit, Ghost-Ghost Fruit…
The Five Elders, with their eight hundred years of accumulated knowledge, knew many secrets, and they were also aware of Devil Fruit that could twist thoughts.
In their opinion,
the Game Merchant truly might be from another world, possessing methods completely different from Devil Fruit, yet with roughly similar abilities.
Because it wasn't a Devil Fruit, it wouldn't be nullified by Haki, which allowed him to act so unrestrainedly in the Pirate World.
But just based on this…
Even Joy Boy, who could cause chaos in the world back then, was still defeated by the World Government, with the ancient continent sinking into the sea along with him.
A mysterious visitor from another world was not yet qualified to make the World Government bow its head.
"This is the World Government's goodwill."
Although the Five Elders were not afraid of the Game Merchant, they also did not want to rashly become his enemy.
Such individuals with various mysterious abilities were the most troublesome, unlike those who only knew how to wield brute force; they were very difficult to deal with.
Moreover, after the Five Elders' combat power assessment, he likely possessed strength approaching Joy Boy's.
"The Revolutionary Army Leader got the first kill!"
"The Five Elders and the Game Merchant's negotiation, canceling the Revolutionary Army's lottery qualification?"
Morgans trembled with excitement,
constantly sending the captured information back to the news agency's headquarters via the circling albatrosses.
Soon, these messages would be published as newspapers and spread worldwide.
Even Wano Country, where news was most restricted, would have tens of thousands of news agency newspapers delivered.
"Will the Five Elders and the World Government also put away their arrogant attitudes?"
Dragon was a little surprised.
When he was still in the Navy, he witnessed various cruel acts firsthand and had countless times reported to Navy Headquarters and the World Government, hoping to bring about change from within.
But he didn't even qualify for an audience.
He chuckled self-deprecatingly, realizing that his strength was indeed too weak.
No matter what path one chose, strength was the foundation; a dream without military backing was like a pile of loose sand, not needing the wind to blow, just two steps would scatter it everywhere.
"No need to forgive."
Fang Yi's smile was as usual, just shaking his head slightly and explaining, "From the moment I arrived in the Pirate World, I already understood all the secrets of this sea."
"Including the World Government."
Negotiation and pulling,
are methods for two parties on equal footing to probe each other and reduce the losses from conflict.
The Game Merchant didn't want to bother with the Five Elders' self-important goodwill and overtures.
"So, you want to help the Revolutionary Army, even if it means becoming an enemy of the World Government, becoming the second pirate on this sea to oppose the entire world?"
Saturn Saint's voice was heavy, revealing a hint of anger.
And a subtle threat.
The Five Elders, being in a high position, actively showed goodwill, only to be mercilessly rejected by the Game Merchant in front of everyone. This was a blasphemy against the descendants of the Creators.
"Could it be that, after Pirate King Roger, the World Government is going to mobilize all its forces again?"
"What an exciting era!"
Everyone naturally felt that the Five Elders were referring to Pirate King Roger as the first person to openly challenge the World Government.
But in reality,
even during Roger's capture, only a few Navy Admirals were dispatched.
The pirate Saturn Saint referred to, who opposed the entire world, was Joy Boy, who was killed by the joint forces of twenty kingdoms and nearly changed the world.
The true power of the World Government had not been seen for eight hundred years.
If the Game Merchant truly understood the secrets of the Pirate World as he claimed, he should be aware of the World Government's terror.
"Mr. Saturn Saint."
Fang Yi's expression was normal, and he spoke nonchalantly, "Perhaps it was my oversight that caused you, as a Five Elders, and the World Government to have some unnecessary misconceptions about me."
The Pirate World is too vast and boundless,
with ancient continents submerged in the sea, Ancient Weapon capable of causing world-level disasters, Devil Fruit that fulfill countless people's wishes, Fish-Man Island ten thousand meters beneath the sea, and Sky Island…
Even Devil Fruit that control time fragments exist.
This also led to the people of the Pirate World attributing any unknown and incomprehensible matters to ancient relics and Devil Fruit.
They lacked reverence for power.
"Fang Yi, the World Government has been rooted in this ocean for eight hundred years, killing countless ambitious rebels."
Saturn Saint's tone was not very good, clearly affected by the Game Merchant's unyielding attitude, no longer able to maintain his calm demeanor.
"Admirals of Navy Headquarters, experts from the intelligence agencies, God's Knights, and us Five Elders, new pacifista, and Ancient Weapon…"
"I admit your strength."
"The World Government is a great power founded by the Creators who saved the world, with a broad mind. Guests from other worlds, as long as they don't cross the bottom line, can be accepted by us."
"Shichibukai, Navy Admiral? Or wanting to establish a country in the four seas and the Grand Line, all are possible!"
Saturn Saint's voice slowly spread, broadcasting to the entire world.
This was something that had already been discussed with the other four Five Elders.
In such turbulent times, whenever there was an opportunity, the World Government's strength had to be showcased to instill fear in some restless pirates and rebels.
"Does the World Government possess Ancient Weapon?"
On Death Island, Crocodile's lips twitched, revealing an exaggerated smile.
A flicker of apprehension crossed his eyes.
Crocodile wasn't too surprised by the information Saturn Saint revealed.
Indeed, it would be strange if the deeply entrenched World Government didn't have Ancient Weapon; he simply couldn't get his hands on them with his own strength, so continuing to collect ancient Poneglyphs was more reliable.
First displaying military might, then offering inducements and benefits…
Fang Yi smiled helplessly,
even now, the Five Elders still felt they were negotiating with him.
His refusal and cold attitude were merely seen as a desire for more leverage.
And they set traps in the negotiation; those so-called benefits were all based on the premise that the Game Merchant would be accepted by the World Government and would yield.
Once he agreed, he would be seen by all pirates as a subordinate of the World Government.
It seems,
his temper was still too good, causing a rather deep misunderstanding.
Since the World Government had already displayed its military might, he would also show a little respect.
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