Chapter 134: Mr. of the Revolutionary Army

Sacred Mary Geoise, Pangu City.

Inside the spacious, bright palace, the Five Elders arranged themselves in various postures—some standing, some seated…

The two intelligence reports returned by Satan Saint Fours and the Divine Knight were tossed onto the table.

"Barzab Seven…"

"He has remained in Elbaf for half a year and still has not retrieved that legendary Devil Fruit; it seems Harald's earlier words were true…"

That someone like Barzab Seven, after half a year, still could not obtain the legendary Devil Fruit, clearly confirmed Harald's earlier statement.

The difficulty is indeed extreme.

Satan Saint did not understand—just a hammer, yet it first blocked Harald, then stopped Barzab Seven; it was utterly inexplicable.

Could it be that the two had conspired together?

After brief thought, Satan Saint silently dismissed the idea, for these two had never met before; how could they have aligned their stories in such a short time?

Harald was utterly determined to make Elbaf join the World Government.

He had no reason to deceive the Five Elders.

As for Barzab Seven, having already consumed a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, he could not consume another, so his desire for that fruit was not high.

Rather, the reward promised by the World Government was enough to spur Barzab Seven to full enthusiasm.

Satan Saint interrupted,

"Let's put Elbaf on hold for now."

"In recent months, the Revolutionary Army has grown increasingly bold; multiple member nations have been attacked—we must order the Marines to eliminate them swiftly."

In the past, the Revolutionary Army only dared operate in non-member regions, causing limited damage and influence.

Far less important than securing Elbaf.

But now,

The Revolutionary Army is openly shouting—

"Smash the rich, divide the land, liberate the slaves, equality for all, long live the people!"

Attempting to overthrow the noble rule of member nations and establish a democratic republic where the people govern themselves.

The Marines' pirate slaves are all tools used by the World Government to maintain and consolidate its rule; the Revolutionary Army's actions are clearly digging at the very roots of the World Government!

It is utterly lawless.

How could this be allowed?

Compared to the unforgivable deeds of the Revolutionary Army, retrieving the legendary Devil Fruit from Elbaf for Barzab Seven seems less urgent.

"We must distinguish clearly between urgency and importance."

Upon hearing this, the other Five Elders nodded in agreement.

"I concur."

"I concur."

Satan Saint took up the thread,

"On the Marine side, Sakazuki and several Vice Admirals are stationed at Marine New World G5 Branch,

Karp is stationed at G1 Branch,

Borsalino is guarding Vegapunk; order Kuzan to handle this matter."

Satan Saint interrupted, then took over the conversation—what seemed like a minor matter was in fact a power struggle.

The Five Elders are equal in status, yes, but some dislike speaking while others love to speak.

Satan Saint must ensure his position as the World Government's second-in-command; when necessary, he can even ignore Im's orders.

Satan Saint has done this before—not for the first time; two hundred years ago, he did it once.

Precisely because he got away with it two hundred years ago without me noticing, Satan Saint's courage has grown larger over the years.

"Also, order Spandam to lead CP9 in assisting Kuzan's campaign to eradicate the Revolutionary Army."

"I concur."

"I concur."

…

The first half of the Grand Line, Paradise.

White Island, Baldig.

The island's terrain is barren, covered in sand and scattered rocks, and serves as the Revolutionary Army's current major base.

Inside a dilapidated building on the island, the unmistakable laughter of the King of the Amazon, Ivankov, rang out continuously.

"Hee-hee!!!"

"Dragon, Comrade Crow, commander of the Northern Army, has led the other comrades to safety."

"With the funds provided by Mr., our Revolutionary Army has finally turned a corner!"

"Yes." Dragon felt a flood of emotions.

After parting from Mr. Barzab Seven, Dragon, with the help of Ivankov and Crow, reorganized the Self-Defense Army into the Revolutionary Army.

He thoroughly studied advanced revolutionary ideals and armed every Revolutionary Army soldier.

Just as he was preparing to launch a major campaign, he awkwardly realized the Revolutionary Army was destitute—even unable to equip soldiers with decent weapons.

Even the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice.

How much harder to carry out a revolution?

It was at that moment that Dragon finally understood why Vegapunk had repeatedly refused invitations—doing great things truly requires funding.

Without money, you cannot take a single step!

Just as the Revolutionary Army was drowning in a financial crisis, its greatest ally—Mr. Barzab Seven—stepped forward.

Within half an hour,

Mr., with Barzab Seven's help, made multiple round trips to Baldigo, bringing countless refined gold ingots.

This solved the revolutionary army's predicament at once.

Without even having a meal, he left the revolutionary army's encampment alongside Barzab Seven; this selfless spirit instantly deepened the admiration of Long and the other three.

With massive financial support,

after having already armed themselves with advanced revolutionary ideals, the revolutionary army now equipped themselves with superior weapons, finally igniting the fire of revolution across the four seas.

Over the past six months, they had successively liberated three non-member nations and one World Government member nation.

"Comrade Ivan."

"Just as Mr. said, our revolutionary army's dream of overthrowing the Decayed World Government and granting the people freedom will surely come true."

"I've received word that the World Government has ordered Admiral Kuzan to mobilize."

"For now, we'll lie low for a while; once this storm passes, we'll let our comrades act again."

"Also, notify Raven."

"Regarding Mr.'s identity, under no circumstances can the three of us ever reveal it."

Keeping such a vital ally hidden in the shadows brings nothing but advantages to the revolutionary army; only on the day of the final battle shall Mr.'s identity be revealed.

"Don't worry, Long."

Ivanov clearly felt very cheerful: "I'm the most tight-lipped man in the world."

"Long, Mr. mentioned that the World Government and Navy have sent undercover agents—should we also dispatch a few comrades as undercover agents?"

Long hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.

"The matter of undercover agents is worth our consideration."

"But we must send only comrades loyal to the revolution, capable of adapting flexibly to any situation…"

As he spoke, Long suddenly let out a bitter laugh.

"Ivan, we're short on people."

"We're short of talent in every area, and especially short of comrades who share our ideals and can advance side by side."

Ivanov's eyes darted, and a sudden idea struck him.

"The revolutionary army truly lacks talent, especially high-end combat power—Mr. cannot afford to intervene lightly."

"Long, have you ever considered… having a child? Raising your own child would surely be safe."

"What?!" Long broke out in a cold sweat.

Not long ago, his father had specifically called to urge him: "Hurry up and find a wife, have several fat grandsons—I'll train all of them to become Navy officers."

At only thirty-four, he was already being pressured to marry?

No—it was being pressured to marry AND to have children!

But the great revolutionary cause remains unfinished—how can he think of family?

Long silently resolved: as long as the revolution remains incomplete and the world remains unfree, he would never marry or have children.