Chapter 648
"What? Good guy, I've only been on vacation for less than half a month. Is the world changing this fast?"
Kuzan's helpless voice came from the other end of the phone: "Sigh~ I'm also very surprised. Anyway, 10 days later, the Revolutionary Army and the World Government will have a decisive battle above our heads. Although the Navy doesn't have to participate, we can't just do nothing, right? Don't you think?"
Karl nodded in agreement: "You're right. Ten days later, right? I'll bring some peanuts and melon seeds, and you bring the drinks. We can't miss it!"
Kuzan:......
"Ten days later, I will organize a group of people to go to Mary Geoise to watch the battle. If the World Government jumps over the wall in desperation, the Navy must intervene in this war. After this is done, you can rest assured on your vacation."
"Mm... okay, it's a deal."
After hanging up the phone, Karl looked at Ain, who was resting on the side, and Hancock, who was busy fishing, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.
This kind of life is actually quite good. Perhaps, after finishing this time, he can consider retirement.
As for the final mission the system gave him, Karl had long since let it go.
Why bother? He was originally a salted fish. If there were no system, he would probably have become an ordinary Navy man, living an ordinary Navy career, achieving nothing in his life, and passing through this life safely.
And now, he is a Navy Hero, a nightmare for pirates, and an idol worshipped by countless people.
Completing the system's final mission can fulfill any wish, but so what? In the end, life still has to return to plainness.
He just wants to wait for his child to be born, take his wife and child to travel around the world, see those sceneries he hasn't seen before, and accompany his children as they grow up...
"Dear, come here quickly, I caught a big fish! Come help me!"
"Coming!"
After the Revolutionary Army announced the attack on Mary Geoise, the sea was in an uproar. People who knew the truth of history had all their bones turned into rebellious ones.
The resentment and dissatisfaction accumulated over many years, once ignited, immediately turned into a prairie fire. People organized themselves spontaneously. Those with the means sailed their own ships, those without means pooled ships, and if that didn't work, they just stayed home and cheered.
Within just five days, the Navy received countless customs clearance applications at various passes in the Four Seas. The reason was without exception: to help the Revolutionary Army overthrow the World Government.
The Navy expressed helplessness about this and had to let them pass. The will of the people cannot be violated.
Adventurers didn't forget to join in the fun. Even if the Adventurers Guild didn't issue commissions, they spontaneously formed an adventurer army and headed toward the Red Line, attempting to get a piece of the pie.
The sea became completely lively.
Mary Geoise, Pangea Castle, Flower Room.
"Imu-sama, the situation is very unfavorable for us now. What do you think..."
Imu sat on the Empty Throne, looking down at the Five Elders, feeling inexplicably bored. The words Karl had said to her kept circling in her mind.
"Be prepared for the final battle! Mobilize all forces to defeat the Revolutionary Army."
"If you win, the World Government's rule continues; if you lose, the World Government is swept into the grave of history."
"I hope each of you will take it seriously, understand?"
"Yes! Imu-sama!!!"
There was 1 day left before the Revolutionary Army attacked Mary Geoise. A large number of ships had already gathered under the Red Line, flying all kinds of flags.
Looking up, quite a few people were hanging on the walls of the cloud-shrouded Red Line, seemingly wanting to climb directly from the Red Line to Mary Geoise to pay tribute to Fish-Man hero Fisher Tiger.
Around the Red Line, warships surrounded the area to prevent some people with ulterior motives from using this to stir up trouble.
Sabaody Archipelago, Shakky's Rip-off Bar.
"Tsk tsk tsk~ It's been a long time since I've seen Sabaody Archipelago so lively. Old man, do you think the Revolutionary Army can win this time?"
Lei Li's mouth rose slightly: "Can they win? I don't know, but I hope they can win."
It's a pity that in his imagination, the matter of attacking Mary Geoise should have been done by Straw Hat Boy, because only pirates who yearn for freedom would have the courage to break the shackles and obtain true freedom.
That was also Roger's purpose in starting the Great Pirate Era.
But unexpectedly, the Navy rose strongly. First, the three Admirals suppressed the sea, then Navy Hero Karl was born, and then... "Flying" Navy T-Bone completely liberated the Navy's strategic means.
Even though the number of Navy personnel shrank significantly, their dominance did not decrease but increased. They were the undisputed overlords of the sea.
Most importantly, the Navy had broken away from the control of the World Government. Such a Navy is extremely terrifying. At least in Lei Li's view, such a Navy is worthy of being called the Navy, not a running dog of the World Government.
"Hehe, I think so too. The World Government has existed for too long. How can there be an eternal dynasty? It's time for a change."
Grand Line, Baltigo.
On a vast sandy land, Revolutionary Army soldiers from the Four Seas gathered.
Standing at the very front of the team were the five army commanders.
Emporio Ivankov, "Grand Line Army" commander, known as the "King of Okama." He is also the King of the Kamabakka Kingdom. User of the Horu Horu no Mi.
Belo Betty, Revolutionary Army "East Army" commander, from the East Blue, user of the Kobu Kobu no Mi.
Lindbergh, Revolutionary Army "South Army" commander, Mink tribe.
Morley, Revolutionary Army "West Army" commander, user of the Oshi Oshi no Mi.
Karasu, Revolutionary Army "North Army" commander, user of the Susu Susu no Mi.
Behind the five army commanders were countless Revolutionary Army soldiers, including the allied forces of the former World Government member nations.
Their faces were filled with excitement, and their blood was boiling in their bodies.
Luffy, Dragon, Sabo, Vegapunk and his clones... as well as Kuma, who had regained consciousness, lined up and stood in front of the army formation.
Dragon took a deep breath, took a step forward, and said:
"Respected compatriots, brave soldiers, dear revolutionary fighters,
Today, we stand at the crossroads of history, facing an unknown tomorrow.
We are the people who have been controlled by the World Government, oppressed and exploited. We are the people who yearn for freedom, equality, and justice. We stand together for that ideal fluttering in the sea breeze, for that voice oppressed into silence, we have embarked on the road of revolution.
The World Government was once an institution that existed to maintain peace and order. However, as time passed, they gradually became a tool for suppression and exploitation. They distorted order just to maintain their own power. They wantonly trampled on the dignity and rights of the people, disregarding the preciousness of life, and only pursuing greater rule and interests.
However, we will not be bound by fear, nor will we yield to the power of oppression. We are seekers of freedom and defenders of justice. We are willing to pay every effort, even our lives, for that surging ocean, for every oppressed person, and for our descendants.
At this moment, I announce that the Revolutionary Army will lead every volunteer, every righteous soldier, to launch a resistance against the World Government. We are not for personal glory, not for power and status, but for a better world, a world full of hope and freedom.
We want to send a message to those who have been suppressed, letting them know they are not alone. We want to declare to the World Government that we will not be intimidated, we will stand together and fight to the end of our lives. Let the flames of justice burn, let the shackles of oppression be broken, and let the light of freedom and equality shine on the earth!
The horn of revolution has been blown. Let us move forward side by side, fighting for justice, for freedom, and for that better world!
May freedom last forever, and justice will prevail!"
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