Chapter 315: Complete Starlight Corps

Mihawk pursues the ultimate sword, not relying on Devil Fruit abilities, but becoming the world's strongest swordsman through Haki and swordsmanship.

It belongs to the purest form of the Sword Dao.

And the Devil Fruit's weakness to seawater is a fatal flaw for pirates who spend their lives at sea—but compared to liberating the world—

Mihawk is willing to make the change.

What does the fact that Black Blade Yoru consumed a Devil Fruit have to do with him, Dracule Mihawk?

He remains the purest swordsman.

"What is this?"

"Bird-Bird Fruit, Mythical Type, Griffin Form."

Mihawk casually drew Black Blade Yoru from his back—the rarest Mythical-type Devil Fruit in the seas, worthy of the Supreme Grade Blade.

Saint Saint Saiwen took Black Blade Yoru and, with a flick of his will, opened a spatial gate to Punk Hazard.

"Wait a moment, I'll be right back."

Saint Saint Saiwen had mastered the technique of Devil Fruit infusion into weapons, but Inazuma Realm lacked the necessary facilities, so he had to go to the Vegapunk Laboratory.

After a brief while, Saint Saint Saiwen returned.

Though the Vegapunk Laboratory on Punk Hazard was heavily guarded, to Saint Saint Saiwen it was as if no one were there.

The Celestial Dragon identity was immensely useful in most situations, especially since the Marine Admiral Monkey D. Luffy guarding Punk Hazard was one of his own.

"Lucky break—the Griffin Form has accepted Black Blade Yoru and entered Awakening state directly."

Sorry, Shanks.

My brother's going to start a rebellion in a year… to liberate the entire world, so I've had to preempt your destiny.

The reason for this choice—

isn't because Saint Saint Saiwen distrusts Shanks, but because Saint Saint Saiwen knows Shanks too well—he'd surely stop a full-scale war, the bloodshed of countless lives.

Revolution is never a child's game.

Only war can utterly overthrow the World Government, shatter the old ruling class, abolish slavery… and rebuild a new order.

Saint Saint Saiwen's previous hesitation was over the scale of war: whether to launch a full-scale war or combine it with softer methods.

Ultimately realizing his childhood dream: that everyone can eat their fill, never again go hungry.

Upon hearing the Griffin Form had awakened directly.

Mihawk caressed the blade of Yoru with affection, feeling as if Yoru's will within the blade had come alive.

Emma, this is amazing!!

Seeing this, Master Tenghu silently placed his sword, Gambler's Fireline, on the table—the meaning was obvious.

"Uh." Saint Saint Saiwen could only speak to soothe him.

"I'll pay a visit to Mary Geoise sometime; the Five Elders probably still have stock."

"There's still one Mythical-type Vampire Form left, but it doesn't suit your temperament."

Master Tenghu nodded slightly.

Having been a pirate for years, Master Tenghu still upholds righteousness and benevolence—the Vampire Form requires drinking blood, which truly doesn't match his nature.

"Have you found a suitable candidate?"

"What about Zephyr?"

Saint Saint Saiwen added: "Zephyr's most favored disciple, Enel, is one of ours."

"With Enel acting as a bridge, combining the Pure Gold Ring and the Vampire Form, plus the dream of overthrowing the World Government and liberating the world, we can likely win Zephyr to our side."

"It's just settling accounts afterward, right?"

Hearing this, Master Tenghu's eyes lit up.

If the Captain's plan succeeds, half the Marine high command—Zephyr the Marine Instructor, the Marine Hero Garp, Admiral Monkey D. Luffy—will become allies.

When the Starlight Corps rises in rebellion, it will be far easier to rally more righteous Marines.

"As far as I know, Master Zephyr hates all pirates because his family was killed by them."

"Captain, this can't be rushed."

"Indeed." Saint Saint Saiwen deeply agreed.

The grudge between Saint Saint Saiwen and the Marines from the Battle of Marineford was substantial; given Zephyr's stubbornness, it would take considerable time to win him over.

"I'll have Enel take the lead in arranging this; even if it fails, it won't hurt us much."

"That's true." Master Tenghu was confident.

The Captain has a sixty percent chance of dealing with Imu, while the World Government and Marines still perceive the Starlight Corps as they did during the Battle of Marineford.

Aside from Baret—

since the Battle of Marineford, the Captain has recruited Admiral Monkey D. Luffy, the Red Count of Solitude, Katakuri, and other strong figures.

Formerly the vice-captain of the Luo Jie Pirates, Lei Li, now trains troops within the Inazuma Realm.

And the left arm of the Pirate King—the world's strongest man, Mr. Jabra.

Among the Four Emperors of the New World, Gold Lion is one of our own, Whitebeard is an ally entrusted with his wife and daughter, and even Charlotte Lingling has allied with the Starlight Corps.

Kaido and the Beasts Pirates, driven out of Inazuma Realm by the Starlight Corps, have likely already been dealt with by the Captain.

Of course, the Starlight Corps' First Division and the entire former Giant Pirates are also ready to support at any moment, even if they're not currently active in Inazuma Realm.

And the Fish-Man Island's Ryugu Kingdom, as well as the Alabasta Kingdom the Captain will visit next.

The Saint Saint Saiwen Warlords, Tegge and Moria, are also members of the Starlight Corps operating in disguise.

Tegge's Sun Pirates include powerful Fish-Men like Shanks and Aladdin.

Moria's Pirates include Brook, Uraki, Cat Fushe, and countless zombie armies.

Not to mention the Revolutionary Army, which shares the dream of overthrowing the World Government, and the Giant Kingdom of Elbaf, which owes the Captain a great debt, are both allies of the Starlight Corps.

When the fully formed Morning Star Corps appears, it will absolutely make the World Government's jaw drop.

Thinking this, Master Tenghu could not help but want to fire the first shot to overthrow the World Government right this instant, yet he forcibly held back the impulsive thought.

If the Morning Star Corps prepares for one more year, there will be fewer sacrifices when they truly raise the banner to liberate the entire world.

Moreover, during this year, the Captain can use his Celestial Dragon identity to secure more benefits for the Morning Star Corps, such as the Devil Fruits collected by the World Government.

Mihawk's Black Blade Yoru has already consumed the Griffin form and awakened; his Gambler's Fire Line is still waiting!

Seeing Saint Saint Saiwen take out the Logia-type Smoke Fruit, Master Tenghu frowned with confusion and asked, "Is this the Logia-type fruit brought by Corazon?"

"Yes," Saint Saint Saiwen continued, "I plan to give it to a Marine soldier."

"Sengoku thinks we are still unaware of Corazon's undercover identity; so once a Logia-type Smoke Fruit user appears among the Marines, what will Sengoku think?"

"He will surely think it is one of our people."

Both Mihawk and Master Tenghu understood; Saint Saint Saiwen was planting seeds of doubt within the Marines to make the internal ranks more divided.

The Marines meeting the Captain… what bad luck!

"Is there a suitable candidate?"

"Mm." Saint Saint Saiwen nodded: "Smoker, another disciple of Zephyr."

"Smoker and Enel joined the Marines in the same period; although he belongs to the New Faction of the Marines, he usually stays close to the Dove Faction Marines like Aokiji."

"A few days ago, I learned from Big Brother Kizaru that Sengoku suspects Smoker is an undercover agent sent by the Sihuang Sect to the Marines; I have decided to add more fuel to the fire."

"To make Sengoku and Zephyr grow a rift in their hearts over the issue of Smoker."

A united and cooperative Marine force is unfavorable for Saint Saint Saiwen's upcoming actions; a Marine force riddled with internal factions and division is a good Marine force.

"By the way, Captain."

"Mr. Lei Li told me that your good brother in the Luo Jie Crew, Shanks, will arrive in Inazuma soon."