Chapter 127: The Fear of Sengoku! An Overwhelming Battle!

Chapter 127: The Fear of Sengoku! An Overwhelming Battle!

"Who are the allies you mentioned earlier?"

On the deck, Chu Yang questioned Tiger. The alliance's other factions had always been Tiger's responsibility.

The Revolutionary Army was busy liberating nations, while Chu Yang spent most of his time in the research lab, rarely stepping out.

"Apart from the enslaved Fishmen and Merfolk, many other races have suffered oppression from the Celestial Dragons."

"These races are all our allies. When the Breakthrough Operation begins, they will already be assembled at Fishman Island."

"There are also human allies—such as former crew members of the Pirate King, Roger."

Chu Yang looked at Tiger in shock. The extent of his efforts far exceeded his expectations.

"With Pluton resurfacing, some kingdoms may consider siding with us. Unexpected reinforcements might appear."

"But war isn't something we can view optimistically. We should focus on what we can do with our current forces."

Dragon laid out the battle plan he had long prepared. He had also stationed Revolutionary Army operatives in Mary Geoise in advance.

Chu Yang waved his hand dismissively. "Leave Imu and the Five Elders to me. Gather our strongest forces to deal with the God Knights."

"If you can defeat them outright, great. If not, just stall for time."

Dragon acknowledged Chu Yang's overwhelming strength—far beyond his comprehension—making him qualified to challenge the so-called 'god' of the world.

However, facing so many formidable enemies alone—wasn't that too reckless?

There was no room for gambling. If they failed, everyone would pay with their lives, and even more people would be implicated.

"I'll go with you!"

Dragon couldn't help but interject. He might not be able to defeat the Five Elders, but at the very least, he could share some of Chu Yang's burden.

"If you're not there, the others will struggle against the God Knights."

The strength of the God Knights was still uncertain. Even with the potential aid of "Pluton" Rayleigh, Chu Yang refused Dragon's proposal.

This mirrored their previous campaign against Kaido—Dragon had wanted to assist, but Chu Yang had outright rejected him.

Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Tiger quickly changed the subject. "What about the Navy? The previous bounty order scattered them significantly, so we haven't factored them in."

"But now, the Celestial Dragons will undoubtedly stop at nothing to have the Navy defend Mary Geoise."

Tiger voiced his concerns.

"They won't!"

Chu Yang firmly shook his head. "The Celestial Dragons wouldn't choose such a passive strategy, nor would they allow the battle to reach their doorstep."

"More likely, they'll mobilize the Navy's full might to hunt us down at sea."

"So, before we reach Mary Geoise, we will inevitably clash with the Navy in a decisive battle."

There was one more thing Chu Yang didn't say aloud—Imu's 'Secret Treasure,' the weapon capable of annihilating entire islands in an instant.

If they got too close to Mary Geoise, Imu might hesitate to use it recklessly, fearing the collateral damage.

That was the optimistic scenario.

The worst-case scenario? The moment Imu pinpointed their location, he might immediately unleash the 'Secret Treasure' to erase both them and Pluton.

As it turned out, Chu Yang's prediction was spot on. The next day's newspapers announced that the Navy had been fully mobilized.

Not just the Headquarters and New World divisions—even the Grand Line's first half and the Four Seas divisions were gathering.

The sole purpose of the Four Seas divisions? To locate Pluton and report its position to the World Government.

The World Government had committed all its resources, scouring the vast ocean for Pluton.

"They've really gone this far?"

"Pulling naval forces from around the world—doesn't that mean pirates can run rampant?"

"The Celestial Dragons truly don't care about civilian lives at all!"

Tiger angrily tossed the newspaper aside.

"Reports from our Revolutionary Army operatives indicate that some Navy personnel have refused to follow the World Government's orders, choosing instead to maintain stability in their own regions."

"We also have operatives stationed in the Four Seas, so there's no need to worry too much."

Dragon reassured Tiger.

"With so many Navy forces deployed, should we change our route?"

After calming down, Tiger turned to Chu Yang for guidance.

"People are so used to being hunted by the Navy that they forget to think differently—who's really the prey now?"

Chu Yang grinned. Their warship was the ancient weapon, Pluton.

"Exactly! They should be the ones running!" Tiger clenched his fists, his expression filled with excitement.

"They want to keep the battle outside the Holy Land? That works in our favor. First, we'll crush the Navy's top forces, weakening the World Government before storming Mary Geoise."

Chu Yang's strategy earned the approval of both Dragon and Tiger.

The Navy was the World Government's strongest arm—cutting it off first was a brilliant move.

The World Government viewed Chu Yang's faction as the one that had defeated Kaido and Big Mom while using natural fortifications to repel the Navy's previous assaults.

As for individual strength, they were regarded as being on par with Admirals.

The extreme mobilization of forces was solely due to their 'respect' for Pluton.

As for Chu Yang's battle with Garp, the World Government likely remained unaware.

First, the CP0 operatives who could have reported it had been eliminated by Dragon. Second, Chu Yang believed that Garp himself would ensure the information didn't reach the World Government.

Not for his own reputation, but because Chu Yang suspected that Garp would take this chance to help Dragon.

Their silent farewell the night before had hinted at a shift in Garp's stance.

Perhaps Garp saw in Chu Yang the possibility of overthrowing the Celestial Dragons.

That overwhelming power had left an indelible mark on Garp's mind.

The World Government's miscalculation regarding Chu Yang's strength would cost them dearly.

That's why Chu Yang wouldn't avoid them—he would ensure the Navy knew exactly where Pluton was.

Three days later.

Over a thousand warships surged through the New World, leaving no trace of pirates in their wake.

No pirate was reckless enough to challenge such a colossal naval force.

"Are you certain you've spotted Pluton?"

On the deck of the flagship, Fleet Admiral Kong questioned Sengoku.

Had it not been for the Revolutionary Army's bounty on the Celestial Dragons, he would have already passed the mantle to Sengoku.

Sengoku nodded. "The Four Seas division has confirmed it—it's Pluton."

"Those country bumpkins proved useful after all," Kong sneered, though his gaze turned ice-cold at the thought of how vulnerable the Four Seas now were.

"Tch! A band of outlaws got their hands on an ancient weapon and actually dared to point it at Mary Geoise, throwing the world into chaos."

Kong clenched his teeth. "I will personally lock them in Impel Down and make sure they suffer until their dying breath!"

Sengoku remained silent.

The decision to mobilize the entire Navy had come from the Celestial Dragons, yet Kong conveniently overlooked that.

"Where's Garp? At a time like this, why is he nowhere to be seen?" Kong asked, displeased.

Though Garp often acted recklessly, this time he had gone too far.

"I heard he's still fighting the Red-Haired Pirates in Wano."

Sengoku found it odd. By all logic, Garp should have encountered Pluton, yet no information had been relayed.

"In this situation, is the Red-Haired Pirates really the priority? He's old enough to know better!"

"Even if he captures Shanks, what then?"

"In the end, we'll just release him again—it's a complete waste of time!"

"If he hadn't gone rogue, we could have ambushed the Revolutionary Army in Wano! We wouldn't have needed such an enormous deployment!"

Kong grew increasingly furious, ultimately deciding not to mention Garp's name again.

But Sengoku felt something was off.

As he listened to Kong's complaints, a startling thought crossed his mind—

Based on Garp's movements, he must have encountered Pluton.

Yet he hadn't reported anything…

Was he helping them?

Sengoku's body trembled violently.

"What's wrong?"

Noticing Sengoku's unusual reaction, Steel Bone Kong frowned and asked.

"N-Nothing… I think I ate something bad today."

Cold sweat streamed down Sengoku's face as he quickly answered.

Steel Bone Kong's expression softened as he reminded, "Go rest for now. Take care of your health."

Sengoku, pale-faced, left in a hurry. If his suspicions were correct, then Garp's actions were equivalent to betraying both the World Government and the Navy.

"That's impossible. He's upheld justice his entire life. Why would he waver now?"

Sengoku kept reassuring himself, but his heart sank deeper and deeper. He couldn't bear the torment any longer and walked to a secluded place before dialing a Den Den Mushi.

"Moshi moshi~ Vice Admiral Garp is currently engaged in battle with the pirates. He's unavailable to—"

"Shut up, Bogard! Get Garp on the line!"

Sengoku growled, his voice low and furious. The other end of the line fell into immediate silence.

"…Forget it, Bogard. You won't be able to fool him. Pass me the Den Den Mushi."

A voice finally came through—it was Garp. But unlike his usual hearty tone, his voice was hoarse and lifeless, as if he had suffered grave injuries.

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