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Chapter 178 World Summit
Just before the finale of Onigashima, on the eve of the Mariejois World Summit
At the top of the Red Line, the holy land of Mariejois stands above the sea of clouds, like a platinum dream cast by the gods, icy and solemn, holy and mysterious.
The archway of Pangu City slowly opened.
Holding a staff sword and walking steadily, Fujitora leads Neptune and Princess Shirahoshi from the Dragon Palace Kingdom and slowly steps into this pure land that symbolizes the world's highest authority.
Shirahoshi was suspended in a specially made bubble of water, looking around curiously.
Her eyes were like clear sea crystals, filled with awe at this "Kingdom of God" before her.
Just when the atmosphere was somewhat quiet——
"Da, da, da…"
A sharp sound of metal joints rubbing against the ground came from the side corridor.
Shirahoshi subconsciously turned his head to look, and the next second, his whole body suddenly froze——
"…That's…"
She covered her mouth, tears welled up in her eyes, and her tail trembled slightly.
A massive figure slowly stepped into the sunlight: Bartholomew the Bear.
The former Shichibukai tyrant has now become a completely mechanized slave, with empty and ruthless eyes, and the number on his back - PX-0, flashing a cold light like a brand.
Riding on his back was a Celestial Dragon, Saint Purminger, who was wearing a bubble hood, had a thin figure, and a long mustache.
"Hehehe!"
"This new toy is really good. If Charlos hadn't died suddenly, I wouldn't have been able to play with it."
Saint Purming waved the golden whip in his hand, his eyes instantly falling on Shirahoshi, his eyes shining, his saliva almost dripping into the hood:
"Ohhh! That mermaid is so beautiful! Come and be my thirteenth wife!"
The air froze instantly.
Neptune suddenly stood in front of Shirahoshi, his anger surging like a tide, and his scales tense all over his body:
"Sir, please respect yourself!"
"Uh oh? Are you ordering me around?!"
Saint Purminger tilted his head, and the snot bubbles inside his bubble mask continued to expand.
At this moment——
"Boom."
Fujitora's staff sword landed lightly on the ground, gravity ripples spread out like waves, and the air became heavy.
"Oh...I advise you not to be so presumptuous."
"Y-You're threatening the Celestial Dragons?!"
Celestial Dragons was furious, but before he could react, several figures appeared quickly!
Three CP0s wearing black robes and white masks appeared instantly.
One of them whispered urgently, his voice filled with suppressed fear:
"Pulming Saint, please restrain yourself... The fishmen island is under the jurisdiction of the G5 base!"
"ha?"
Celestial Dragons seemed not to understand, "G5? What kind of a place is that?"
"What right does the 'base' have to interfere in what the Celestial Dragons want?"
CP0's voice is even lower, almost trembling:
"G5 is... a unit directly under Admiral Rogge."
The air suddenly became silent.
Saint Purminger's face turned visibly pale, his eyes turned from smug to horrified, his thin body shuddered, and he almost fell off the big bear's back.
"Rogge...?! The one who blew the Celestial Dragons' heads off in Sabaody?!"
He rolled and crawled, grabbing the big bear's neck tightly:
"Go, go! Take me back!"
"Saint Charmaco's tea party, I suddenly remembered it!"
Bartholomew Big Bear turned around silently.
Although that huge body has long been reduced to a hollow shell, its back at this moment seems to be responding faintly - who is the slave of the sky and who is the king of the earth.
Fujitora stood there, a meaningful smile on his lips.
Neptune's face was filled with shock. Shirahoshi beside him timidly tugged at the hem of his robe and asked softly:
"Father...that Lord 'Rogge', even the Celestial Dragons are afraid of him?"
Fujitora lowered his head slightly, as if looking at the untouchable high seat and shadow in the distance.
The wind rises.
He sighed softly and spoke slowly:
"For some people..."
"He's more than just 'Marine'."
"But this sea... is the real 'natural disaster'."
Mariejois Holy Land, Pangu City, and the Circular Council Hall
Under the white dome, delegations from fifty countries sat in a circle.
The crown, scepter and seal are placed side by side, symbolizing the sovereign center of the human world.
The World Government's General Secretary looked around the room and tapped his scepter. The sound echoed off the circular stone walls:
"World Summit—officially begins."
Topic 1: Abolition of the Seven Warlords of the Sea system
King Riku of Dressrosa slowly stood up, his expression calm but filled with undeniable anger:
"I am proposing this proposal in the name of a surviving kingdom. Doflamingo has controlled the Shichibukai name and has openly persecuted our people for over a decade, plunging the entire country into a dark abyss!"
King Cobra of Alabasta also stood up, his face heavy with sorrow.
"Crocodile... He was once our trusted 'heroic ally,' but in reality he was Lion Majesty in wolf's clothing."
"The Shichibukai system was meant to be a balance and a deterrent, but the reality is that it's providing Pirates with a legitimate fang!"
As soon as the words fell, there was a commotion in the venue.
The representative from the Ice Cream Kingdom tugged at his collar. "If we lose the deterrent power of the Shichibukai, how will we protect ourselves? Who will defend us from the lunatics of the New World?"
"Damn it, real Marine!"
King Dalton of the Sakura Flower Kingdom stood up and slammed his fist on the table. "Don't you want to see what Marine G5 is doing?"
"The Rectification Fleet is sweeping across the New World. They've proven with their strength that the sea doesn't need pirates to maintain peace!"
Many representatives from small and medium-sized countries discussed hesitantly in low voices, and some gradually nodded.
Finally, the conference host announced in a clear voice:
"The proposal has been passed—the Shichibukai system is abolished immediately!"
At this moment, the world situation changes suddenly. The Naval Headquarters has issued a hunting order for the former Shichibukai, and a cleansing of the old order has quietly begun.
Topic 2: Proposal for Equal Rights and Symbiosis among the Fishmen
The fish men island king Neptune stepped forward, dressed in formal attire, with a firm look in his eyes:
"We, the murlocs, have never wished to monopolize the tranquility of the seabed. We simply desire the right to live under the sun."
As the audience watched, Princess Shirahoshi slowly floated to the center of the stage, her tail swaying gently in the water bubble. Her eyes were clear, but her tone was firm:
"Your Majesties... I am Shirahoshi of The Fishmen Island. We, the fishmen and merpeople, have always dreamed of living under the sun as equals with humans. Queen Otohime once sacrificed her life to fulfill this wish... Today, I implore you to give us a chance."
"The fishmen island is willing to move to land as a whole and live together with humans, just to give our people a chance to look up at the sun."
There was a commotion off the court.
"Land is your destiny too? Ridiculous!"
"Relocate the fish men island? Our country can't afford it."
There were also voices of praise: "The murlocs are not inferior. It's time to build a future together!"
The representative from the Flower Kingdom even took the initiative to propose: "Our kingdom is willing to set aside the port area to trial cooperation on the resettlement of fishmen."
Although no formal resolution on ex situ transfer was reached, Shirahoshi's speech won the respect and discussion of most countries, and the issue of symbiosis was included in the ongoing review items.
Topic 3: Discussion on the Revolutionary Army's Movements and Threats
After the host called out their names, the representative from the Kingdom of Saint Ubir suddenly slammed the table and said angrily:
"Our palace was overthrown by the revolutionary army half a year ago! These thugs incited the lower classes, advocating so-called 'equality', and turned the entire country into an uncontrollable ruin!"
"If we allow it to expand, the World Government will cease to exist!"
At this time, Elizabelo II, the "King of War" from the Kingdom of Prodians, spoke lazily:
"Don't use the word 'thugs' to cover up the fact that you are a tyrant. What they overthrew was only your corrupt tyranny."
The chamber suddenly fell silent. Representatives from some weak countries lowered their heads, but a smile that could not be concealed appeared at the corners of their mouths.
"They just did what we didn't dare do."
Although this sentence was light, it caused waves in the hearts of many people.
The meeting chairperson slammed his staff in a deep voice, "This issue will be discussed again by the Security Meeting Committee."
When the first day of the meeting ended, some Celestial Dragons had already sensed the subtle changes in public opinion.
Clouds gather quietly over the holy city of Mariejois.
The conflict hidden behind this so-called "peace negotiation" will eventually ignite completely in the near future.
The old walls of World Government are beginning to show cracks.