coobybook Chapter 185 Navy? Pirate Emperor?
Chapter 185 Navy? Pirate Emperor?
1519 in the Haiyuan calendar.
Five years have passed since the Navy Headquarters publicly executed him.
The seas are turbulent, and every year countless people flock from all corners of the world to the Grand Line in search of the One Piece, which the Pirate King Roger spoke of.
The Navy's hope of executing Shanks and ending the Great Pirate Era is clearly an unrealistic fantasy.
Once the floodgates of desire are opened, they cannot be stopped before they engulf the world.
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Many major events have occurred in the past five years.
Firstly,
Douglas Barrett enters the chaotic New World, single-handedly destroying four countries occupied by powerful pirates and establishing an army-style organization called the "Iron Legion," under his own command.
Two years ago.
Due to the invasion of the World Government member states by the Iron Legion, the Navy Headquarters dispatched Admiral Candidate Momousagi and Kakei with thirty warships to attack.
The navy suffered a major defeat.
Barrett refused to give up and led his men in pursuit all the way to the Navy's G-179 branch.
After three days of fierce fighting, Barrett's fleet was completely annihilated, with only himself escaping.
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After this battle, Barrett officially became the fourth Emperor of the Pirates, recognized by the World Government, and the Navy is prohibited from engaging in war with him without permission.
He is the only one of the four pirate emperors who ascended to the throne after his defeat.
Just because...
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Once a pirate paradise, now a pirate forbidden zone, G-179 Branch.
Since that man settled here, the area radiating outwards from the island for thousands of miles has been like a gaping, bloody maw, mercilessly devouring any pirates who dare to enter.
The navy there never escorts pirates to headquarters; regardless of whether they are Devil Fruit users or not, they are all killed on sight.
Before Barrett, no pirate had ever left that area alive.
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Pirates call it "a place where demons dwell and life has vanished."
But according to some tourists who came to see it, it was a completely different story.
There grows a golden tree that can only be described as epic, which can illuminate the entire island even in the dead of night.
The giant cross-shaped ice flower on the island displays different colors under the sunlight at different times of day, attracting many photographers to capture its beauty.
Aside from the breathtakingly beautiful scenery that seems otherworldly...
The island boasts countless restaurants offering all styles of cuisine, making it a sacred place for gourmets.
Moreover, it boasts a full range of entertainment facilities and collaborates extensively with Ocean Gold City, attracting numerous gambling enthusiasts.
The island's grand theater regularly hosts performances of novel plays and singing groups...
It's less of a naval base and more of a highly livable metropolis.
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Morgans visited once, and for the next three days, the World Economic Herald featured positive reports about the G-179 branch.
It can probably be summarized in one sentence.
"Perhaps only the Holy Land, Mary Geoise, can compare to this place."
Once these disrespectful words got out, the World Politics newspaper, which was competing with the World Economic Herald, couldn't refute them.
It's not that they don't want to...
People from World Politics are not allowed to report on it at all.
Despite being official organizations under the same World Government, they are being treated like this... What can they do?
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The person responsible for this extreme phenomenon was the man known as the White Wolf.
A power that surpasses the legends of the old era, the absolute king of the new era.
Uchiha Allen!!
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In his only public move in five years, he crowned Barrett as emperor, leaving a deep mark on the title of "emperor".
What puzzles people is why the Navy Headquarters still doesn't promote such a person.
It wouldn't be unreasonable to appoint a different general, yet he was relegated to the rank of major general!
Pirates also had a lot of opinions.
Many of their hot-headed brothers, only hearing about the rank of "Major General," dared to try their luck, only to never return.
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The Navy stated that this was Rear Admiral Allen's choice; he refused promotion before completely ending the reign of a pirate emperor.
This declaration of "How can I get promoted if the pirates are not eliminated?" has inspired many passionate young people to join the Navy and strive to join G-179.
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Since Allen Uchiha entered the world's view, this man has always been at the forefront of the times. Even the devil's heir and the legendary pirate Shiki the Golden Lion are nothing more than his sidekick.
The discussion that started with her appearance has now turned into...
When will he defeat Whitebeard and become the world's strongest?
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A new world, uncharted waters.
On a pirate ship as huge as a white whale.
A group of pirates gathered for a banquet, and in the center sat a man as large as a mountain, with a white beard!
Even as dusk deepened, its grandeur remained undiminished.
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"Second Division Captain...me?"
A young man with black hair and freckles on his cheeks pointed to himself.
Porter Jr. D. Ace.
A rising star on the high seas in the last five years, a pirate supernova following Cavendish the White Horse.
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With the intention of rescuing Luffy's benefactor, he set sail during the Marineford execution incident, but he had not yet left the East Blue by the time the incident ended.
Now that things have come to this, he has no face to go back to see his brother and continues his voyage with the goal of becoming the Pirate King.
He entered the New World about two years ago, displayed his great strength and became famous throughout the world, and refused the invitation from the World Government to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
He then went straight for the world's strongest, "Whitebeard," and after being defeated, he was impressed by Whitebeard's spirit and joined the Whitebeard Pirates.
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Marco, holding his wine glass, chuckled, "What's wrong, lacking confidence?"
Ace hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"The former captain of the Second Division... was that man?"
"Marco, I've never understood. He's a Marine... so why did you betray him... how should I put it..."
Ace shook his head, unable to think of a way to describe the feeling.
The first time I heard that name was because Luffy's benefactor was arrested by him.
After joining the Whitebeard Pirates, Ace heard more about that person, and the image in his mind became much clearer.
Years have passed, and Marco no longer turns pale at the mere mention of that name.
He casually remarked, "Are you trying to say why we don't hate him?"
"Haha, I used to care a lot about it, but now that I think about it..."
Marco smiled with relief: "Just like Dad said, some people are destined to only travel together for a part of the journey. As long as the memories are still pleasant, that's enough."
As if remembering something, Marco smiled.
"By the way, if you're unlucky enough to run into him, remember to show him the tattoo on your back right away."
"The name of our Whitebeard Pirates can still save your life."
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Ace pouted, somewhat displeased: "Is it that scary...?"
"Even if he's stronger than me, I wouldn't beg for mercy the moment I see him!"
He was a super reckless guy who dared to challenge the Four Emperors according to the list when he was only seventeen. He didn't find Kaido in Wano Country, and although he lost the challenge against Bullet, his entire crew escaped.
This didn't dampen his spirits; he immediately turned to Whitebeard.
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Everyone stared at him for a while, their eyes full of teasing smiles, making Ace a little embarrassed.
Joz patted Ace on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Whitey Bay thought the same thing before, but because she was two seconds too late to beg for mercy, she lost both of her ships."
Whitey Bay, the Ice Witch, was a founding member of the Whitebeard Pirates before forming her own pirate crew.
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"Gurgle—la—la—"
Whitebeard's laughter was still as distinctive as ever.
"That kid has a terrible temper, so try to avoid going to his territory."
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"Territory..."
Marco took a swig of his drink and chuckled, "This guy's base is sandwiched between several of us, and he claims to be from the Navy..."
"He's more like a pirate emperor!"