blogombal Chapter 305 The Mighty Revolutionary Army, Operation Im
Chapter 305 The Mighty Revolutionary Army, Operation Im
Chapter 305 The Mighty Revolutionary Army, Operation Im
The passion in Dressrosa remains undiminished.
The hustle and bustle of the port was gradually replaced by the singing and dancing in the city's taverns, but the atmosphere in the conference room on the high ground of the palace grew increasingly heavy.
The meeting lasted for the entire afternoon.
Shakespeare's discourse on the clash of worlds, Hawkeye's analysis of the government, and fragments of intelligence from various places provided by Doflamingo—all these pieces of information come together to create a breathtakingly grand picture.
"So, what we need to do now is..." Luffy, unusually, sat up straight, placing his straw hat on the table.
"It's about finding all the partners willing to fight alongside you, and then finding a way to save the world, right?"
"That's roughly it." Roger nodded, his eyes gleaming with the same adventurous gleam that Luffy recognized.
"But the prerequisite is that the government agrees to all our actions. There are quite a few people on the high seas who want to kill us right now."
"We want more than just to kill them," Law calmly added, "we want to capture them alive. Heroic Spirits and Masters are invaluable samples for the World Government."
At that moment, a knock sounded on the door.
Not hurried, but steady and powerful, three strokes, pause, then two more.
Doflamingo raised an eyebrow: "The code is correct—but who would come at this hour?"
Diamanti had already gotten up to open the door. The door opened a crack, and the person outside whispered a few words.
Diamante visibly jolted, turning to look at Doflamingo with a complex expression.
"Dover—is a revolutionary."
The air in the room stagnated.
"The Revolutionary Army?" Luffy jumped to his feet. "Sabo? Is it Sabo?"
"Not only that." Diamanti stepped aside. "Come in."
Saab was the first to walk in.
He was still wearing the same top hat, but his suit jacket had been replaced with a dark blue revolutionary army uniform that was more suitable for action, with newly embroidered gold gears and flame patterns on his epaulets.
He wore a warm smile, and his gaze immediately fell on Luffy.
"Luffy!"
"Sabo!"
The two brothers hugged tightly. Luffy patted Sabo's back hard, while Sabo ruffled Luffy's hair, just like when they were children.
But soon, everyone's attention was focused on the person behind Sabo.
His entry into the room was unassuming, yet he naturally became the center of attention.
It was as if he had walked into not a conference room, but a sand table battlefield about to unfold.
"Napoleon Bonaparte," Hawkeye spoke first, and Black Blade Night trembled slightly. "Long time no see. I still vividly remember your ability to command an army in Alabasta."
Napoleon nodded slightly: "Hahaha! You flatter me, Your Excellency Mihawk. In this world, you are truly worthy of being called the greatest swordsman."
His voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear and powerful, carrying an undeniable rhythm.
Sabo released Luffy, turned to the crowd, and saw unfamiliar faces such as Law and Rebecca. He said seriously.
"I apologize for interrupting the meeting. I am Saab, Chief of the General Staff of the Revolutionary Army, and this is my spirit, Napoleon Bonaparte."
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"We bring greetings from Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and—important intelligence and proposals."
Doflamingo had resumed his playful smile: "Doflamingo—the Revolutionary Army actually came knocking on the door of the Cross Society, what a rare sight. Please sit down."
Saab and Napoleon sat down in the empty seats at the long table.
A servant immediately brought out teaware, but Napoleon simply placed his hand on the table and glanced at everyone present.
Luffy, Roger, Law, Dr. Henrik, Hawkeye, Doflamingo, Shakespeare, Rebecca, and King Hassan, who is lurking in the shadows.
His gaze lingered on Roger for a second longer: "Pirate King, I already know about how you repelled the Angel of Death on Fishman Island. As expected of you!"
Roger shook his head: "Enough with the pleasantries, old soldier. You must have something big on your mind after all these months!"
"Then you shall wait and see—before we begin the formal conversation," Napoleon said.
"Allow me to offer some observations from the perspective of a military commander. The island's defenses are tight on the outside but loose on the inside. On the surface, it appears peaceful and prosperous, but in reality, key positions have been ambushed."
"There are three hidden sentry posts at the dock, and at least twelve heavy cannons are positioned on the palace hills to provide firing coverage. There are signs of a rapid reaction force gathering in the southeast. Is this in preparation for a possible naval attack, or are they guarding against us?"
Doflamingo's smile froze for a moment.
Diamanti's expression changed slightly. These arrangements were top-secret plans that they had finalized just half an hour ago.
"No need to be nervous," Napoleon said, raising his hand.
"That's proper practice. During wartime, it's necessary to be vigilant against any foreign powers. I just wanted to confirm that our conversation was taking place in a relatively safe environment."
"Absolutely safe," Hawkeye said in a deep voice. "There are no other living things within 500 meters of this building, except for our people."
"Very good." Napoleon looked at Saab. "Then, let's begin."
Sabo took a deep breath and took out a special Den Den Mushi from his pocket.
The outer shell is a hybrid structure of metal and wood, with the Revolutionary Army's gear emblem on the top.
"First, let me show you the current state of the Revolutionary Army. This is not to boast, but to prove that we are qualified to be reliable allies in this war."
He pressed the switch on the back of the Den Den Mushi.
A 3D projection image was displayed in the center of the conference room. It was the revolutionary army's base, but not the hidden cave or jungle camp that everyone imagined.
It was a steel city built against the mountain.
Giant gears were turning, and steam intertwined with some kind of more advanced energy pipeline.
On the training ground, revolutionary soldiers stood in neat square formations, their movements precise and uniform. They were no longer equipped with simple knives and guns, but with standard firearms, armor, and even a few experimental mobile armored vehicles being tested.
"This is our newly established revolutionary army fortress in the South China Sea," Sabo said with pride.
"In the three months following His Excellency Napoleon's arrival, the revolutionary army's organizational structure, training methods, logistics system, and intelligence network were all systematically reorganized."
Napoleon took over the conversation, speaking calmly as if recounting a battle plan.
"I combine my military organization philosophy with the realities of the world."
"The squad is the basic tactical unit, the company is the mobile unit, and the battalion is the strategic force."
"Establish specialized staff, logistics, intelligence, and training departments. Standardize equipment and establish arsenals and research and development centers."
"At the same time, the concept of a citizen army was promoted, where every revolutionary soldier was not only a soldier, but also a propagandist, a builder, and..."
Intelligence agent.
He paused for a moment: "Most importantly, we established clear strategic phase goals."
"The first phase involves consolidating existing bases and enhancing combat effectiveness and organization. The second phase involves selectively launching campaigns to strike at the World Government's weak points, seize key regions, and expand influence."
"The third phase is preparing for the final battle. We will completely defeat the World Government, and then we can deal with the world's problems."
The changing light and shadow images show the area currently controlled by the revolutionary army.
They are no longer scattered islands, but a network of interconnected bases, especially in the South China Sea and the West China Sea, where they have already taken shape.
"Currently, the Revolutionary Army has a total strength of over 200,000, a controllable population of over 3 million, six major production bases, three research and development centers, and an intelligence network covering the four seas and the first half of the Grand Line."
Sabo looked at Luffy, his eyes gleaming.
"Luffy, things are different now. We're no longer just a guerrilla force hiding and causing trouble, but a real army that can change the world."
Luffy's mouth dropped open. Although he didn't quite understand the meaning of those numbers, he could see the determination and hope in Sabo's eyes.
"That's amazing!"
Luo narrowed his eyes: "The efficiency has increased abnormally. In just three months—"
"Because time waits for no one." Napoleon looked directly at Luo.
"The outbreak of the Holy Grail War, the World Government's unusual mobilization—all these foreshadow an impending upheaval."
"If the revolutionary army continues to develop at the same slow pace as before, we will only be overwhelmed by the tide of the times, let alone overthrow tyranny and protect the world."
Shakespeare excitedly recorded, his quill pen leaving afterimages in the air: "What a magnificent reform! The combination of military genius and revolutionary ideals! This is an epic in itself!"
"Well then," Doflamingo said, crossing his arms.
"Why did the Revolutionary Army contact us? To form an alliance? Or—to assert their sovereignty?"
Sabo said seriously, "It's a collaboration. You should already know about the news from Shanks' side."
"The world of the Heroic Spirits and our world are facing a huge threat, and the government's approach to the threat is wrong."
"Therefore, let us build a new world and finally deal with the events caused by the Holy Grail War."
"Mr. Dragon asked me to convey that the World Government's goal is absolute order, which means the erasure of all free will, whether it is the freedom of pirates, the freedom of nations, or the freedom of people to pursue happiness."
"Such a world is incapable of coping with external aggression."
"On this point, everyone's interests are aligned."
He looked at Luffy: "Luffy, Mr. Dragon has something else to tell you privately."
"Dad?" Luffy sat up straight.
"He said—" Sabo lowered his voice, but everyone in the room could hear him clearly.
"At the most crucial moment, Mr. Long also has a trump card in his hand."
Luffy blinked: "A trump card?"
Sabo raised his right hand and slowly pulled down his leather glove.
On the back of his hand, three bright red Command Seals stood out starkly under the light.
"Mr. Dragon also became a Master in this war," Sabo said, emphasizing each word.
"He was one of the participants in the Second Holy Grail War. The identity of the Heroic Spirit he summoned is currently kept secret, but it is certain that he is also a being capable of changing the course of the war."
A low gasp was heard in the room.
Monkey D. Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, also became a Master.
This means that the balance of power in the Red Team will shift dramatically.
"The second time, the red team's score is now added up to—" Roger counted, stroking his chin.
"Rebecca and Spartacus, Law and the God of Healing, Dragon and an unknown Heroic Spirit—and four more unknowns—"
"We are doing everything we can to find these four individuals to prevent the government from getting there first. Many new participants in Sihai have already been arrested by the government."
Napoleon suddenly spoke.
"So if my deduction is correct, these four are very powerful, and they are probably all located in the latter half of the Grand Line, making it difficult for the Navy to intervene."
He stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the sea in the night.
"Intelligence sharing ends here. Next, I will make a proposal in my capacity as a special general of the Revolutionary Army."
"Establish a permanent joint command for the Free Will Alliance. Coordinate the actions of various forces, share intelligence and resources, formulate a unified strategy to deal with the World Government's full-scale extermination, and prepare for the final battle."
He turned around, his gaze sharp: "Those who agree, please raise your hands."
A brief silence.
Luffy was the first to raise his hand: "Sabo is definitely right!"
Roger laughed heartily: "Interesting! I agree!"
Hawkeye and Doflamingo exchanged a glance and raised their hands simultaneously.
After a moment's thought, Law raised his hand as well: "I need the possibility of reviving Mr. Corazon, and to do that, we must stop the World Government from turning the world into a stagnant pool. I'm in."
"Hot! It's rare to see everyone so interested!" Doflamingo laughed.
Sabo smiled and raised his hand: "The Revolutionary Army agrees."
Seven hands are raised in the air.
Napoleon nodded: "Then the alliance has been strengthened! Next, besides finding the remaining Red Team members, there is another crucial issue."
Roger, Doflamingo, Hawkeye, and the others seemed to have already guessed what was going on.
"You mean to say?"
Napoleon gazed in the direction of the New World's Heavenly Island: "That's right—we need to find out the arbitrator's stance—what exactly is that guy's opinion on the survival of this world?"
Will that guy help us?
New World, a sea area in the South China Sea.
"Swordtooth Temper, bounty 290 million Berries, confirmed to have Command Spells, Heroic Spirit specializes in stealth and assassination."
The communicator transmitted chilling intelligence.
"Understood." Kizaru Borsalino grinned, his figure turning into golden light and disappearing from the warship's deck.
The next moment, he appeared in mid-air in front of a pirate ship that was fleeing frantically.
Below, Pirate Captain Temper is frantically directing a blurry-looking Heroic Spirit dressed in ninja attire to release a smoke bomb.
"Speed is power. Have you ever been kicked at the speed of light?" Kizaru's lazy voice rang out as he raised his right leg, condensing photons.
Fuma Kotaro instantly tried to stand in front of his Master, throwing out countless shuriken, but in the face of absolute speed and power, he was no match.
"The Eight-Foot Jade Curved Jewel".
Countless dazzling light bullets precisely covered the entire pirate ship, avoiding vital points but completely paralyzing its power and ability to retaliate.
As the smoke cleared, Tempel and Fuuma Kotaro, who had become translucent due to his Master's serious injury, were firmly bound by seastone chains and thrown onto the approaching naval warship.
"Another one." Kizaru pouted. "Seriously, these wild variables are such a hassle."
Similar scenarios are playing out in the new world and around the globe.
Outside a hidden stronghold of the revolutionary army in the South China Sea.
Green Bull, now a giant forest creature, wreaks havoc with vines and roots, tightly binding the revolutionary soldiers and their spirits who try to resist.
Despite possessing the power to manipulate rocks, this native Heroic Spirit of the One Piece world was eventually exhausted and captured by the ever-renewing power of the forest.
"Life Return - Root of Suppression!" Green Bull's roots pierced into the Revolutionary Army's main body, temporarily suppressing its magic power and Command Spell activity.
"For the sake of order and justice, I apologize a little~ But it's an honor for you to become nourishment!"
He laughed and tossed the prisoners to the science corps escort ship behind him.
East Sea, near the former site of the Goa Kingdom.
Fujitora slowly fell to his death, his staff and sword sheathed.
Before him, a young swordsman, once a royal guard, knelt on one knee after witnessing corruption and leading a rebellion with the spirits of heroes.
His heroic spirit, the spirit origin of a knight upholding the concept of justice, has vanished.
Because the Master's convictions were shaken in the face of Fujitora's heavy sense of justice and the revelation of the partial truth of the World Government.
"You still have goodness and light in your heart, child," Fujitora said in a deep voice.
"But uncontrolled power will only bring greater chaos. Come with me for now; perhaps you will find another path in Mary Geoise."
The young swordsman remained silent as naval soldiers placed specially made shackles on him.
These captured wild Masters and their Heroic Spirits, along with their Command Seals, were escorted by secret warships to the summit of the Red Line.
This has happened countless times, so the three spiritual veins that were planted continuously secrete energy from another world.
More and more people are getting this bright red mark, which is hard to say whether it's a blessing or a curse.
The arbitrator simply watched coldly, gazing in the direction of the Red Earth.
"Is that so? It seems you, like me, want to take a gamble—Im."