I can only achieve nothing and become the Pirate King.

Chapter 727 Demon God (15k)

The world's war situation has completely turned in favor of the Revolutionary Army and Nika.

Just below Mary Geoise, the Revolutionary Army, having finally managed to emerge from their hideout, was driven to desperation by the increasingly weakened World Government and Navy. They forced Akainu and Kizaru to break through the rock of the Red Line, find their lair, and begin their final battle.

On that day, the invading Kizaru was faced by Dragon, while the main force Akainu fought with Luffy before being taken over by Sabo, who arrived from behind. After a series of battles, Sabo counterattacked the already injured Akainu, punching him through the chest and causing him to fall into the lava field below, which had turned into magma due to the battle.

Meanwhile, the Straw Hat Pirates took the opportunity to ascend to Mary Geoise and confront the person at the pinnacle of power.

"This is the last one, my little ones!"

On the massive staircase leading to the pinnacle of power, Mary Geoise, Luffy, who was running wildly, suddenly turned around, grinned at his pirate crew members, and laughed heartily:
"Once we clear this passage, no one will be able to stop us from sailing! I'm going to be the Pirate King!"

"Oh!!"

The Straw Hat Pirates crew members who followed him shouted excitedly, each with a look of excitement on their face.

This is the last one!

Through a series of adventures, starting anew, and overcoming new obstacles, the final victory against the 'demon' that stands at the center of the world will liberate the world and allow them to find the great treasure they desire!
As for everyone's dreams, they will all come true once we defeat the demon Im!
All we need to do is defeat all the obstacles in the middle!
Below, the Revolutionary Army and all the forces that the Straw Hats had met also came to help them fight Im.

The East Blue and South Blue forces, now filled with Revolutionary Army power, are fighting the remnants of the World Government beneath Mary Geoise. The Revolutionary Army and Navy elites, who have broken through from above, are also engaged in combat, slowing down the Straw Hats and their allies and paving the way for them.

Soon, they ran into the Five Elders and very consciously dealt with them in batches.

Zoro faced off against Nasujuro, sword to sword, their demonic energy and the chilling aura of the underworld clashing.

Sanji faced off against Vojuli, one being an android with powerful defenses, and the other possessing an extremely hard surface thanks to his monster form, 'Fengxi'.

Jinbe was facing off against Peter, one a sea knight-errant roaming the ocean floor, the other a giant monster lurking beneath the sand.

Of course, they weren't all fighting alone. Before that, the Straw Hat crew had already ganged up on them and given them a beating.

After a brief chaotic battle, the remaining members faced off against Makas Maz. Brook's Yomi no Uchihaku countered Maz's flames, Usopp's sniping restricted their flight, Robin used a giant demon to entangle Itsumade's form, and Nami, Chopper, and Franky continuously attacked and supported Maz.

As for the last of the Five Elders, Figarand Garin, he was entangled with Loki of the Giants.

The cursed prince, abandoned at birth in the 'underworld' of Elbaf, but stubbornly refusing to die, crawled out and survived to this day. He battles the former captain of the Divine Knights, who was born noble and always held a high position.

Lilith, who came on the ship, faced off against York, who had joined the World Government.

As for Luffy, with the help of his companions, he ventured deeper and deeper into the palace, where he found the 'King Behind the Scenes' who had already been revealed to the world and was known to all.

"Weiwei! I'm here to save you!!"

Luffy shouted loudly and punched Im, who was revealing Vivi's face and wearing a tall crown.

Vivi was supposed to return to Alabasta, but an accident occurred, and she was swept away by a magic circle. At that time, they already knew what form Im was based on the information Vivi left behind.

He needs a 'vessel', and it must be a vessel belonging to the descendants of the 'Twenty Kings' who signed the ancient covenant with Him.

However, the vessel also needs qualifications. Normal Celestial Dragons cannot contain Him; only those with exceptional qualifications are qualified.

The first was Lily from Alabasta, then the descendants of the Twenty Kings, and most recently Junzi, a Celestial Dragon descended to earth. Now that Junzi is also unusable, Vivi is the most suitable.

Now, the vessel He uses is Vivi herself.

As for his comrades whom he acknowledges, Luffy now just wants to wake them up and, incidentally, defeat this guy named Im!
The Pangu Palace, a symbol of power, was mostly destroyed in the battle. In the remaining half of the tallest building, Nika, who had transformed into a straw hat, shimmered with white energy and rode an evil dragon out of the top, heading straight for the sky.

The dragon was entirely black, with enormous horns on its head. Its massive form was more humanoid than a true dragon. Its wings and horns were more awe-inspiring than physical symbols, but their sheer size made it resemble a dragon.

He elevated the Devil Fruit to its peak, transforming into a demon, and was dominated by one of the negative desires hidden within human wishes!

However, it seems like we're going to lose.

The enormous dragon, and the massive Nika riding on its back, kept swinging his fists. As they soared into the sky, Luffy's fist suddenly burst through the clouds, becoming even larger, like the sun in the sky, burning with white flames, and then plummeted down, striking the dragon's head with a single punch!
boom! ! !
The dragon plummeted, crashing onto the other half of the ruined building. After letting out a mournful cry, it gradually turned to ashes and disappeared before the horrified eyes of the Five Elders.

"Lord, master!"

Nasujuro reached out to stop him, but in the next instant, his body, which had transformed into a half-beast horse skeleton, turned into ashes and scattered. The half-centaur form of the horse skeleton transformed into a human form, and the flesh and blood of the human form also turned into ashes. Then the skeleton was revealed, and it disappeared completely.

Like him, the other five elders also revealed their skeletons and turned to ashes, but before that, they had already been suppressed beyond recognition by their opponents.

"Won!!"

Whether they were fighting beneath the Red Line or holding back the Revolutionary Army reinforcements in Mary Geoise, everyone looked up at that figure in the dark clouds, limbs outstretched and one hand holding a straw hat. In that instant, everyone gave up the fight.

Next, the revolutionary forces in the battle cheered in unison, while half of the navy also showed relieved smiles and breathed a sigh of relief.

Over the years, the navy, which has upheld justice, has also suffered greatly.

First, the news could no longer be kept secret, and the incidents involving Fujitora and Aokiji who joined Ohara were exposed. Then, the Celestial Dragons' past in God Valley and the sins they committed were revealed, causing those Marines who did not know the truth and only regarded the Marines as righteous to lose their faith.

Faced with the increasingly righteous Revolutionary Army, which wants to liberate the world from the oppression of the Celestial Dragons, and the Straw Hat Pirates who constantly help people and radiate warmth, the righteous Marines simply cannot find a reason to fight.

Fighting without a reason is meaningless, which is why the revolutionary army was able to advance so quickly.

By now, half of the Navy subconsciously hope that the Straw Hats and the Revolutionary Army will win and accomplish justice.

Including Smoker.
On the newly rebuilt battlefield of Marineford, Smoker stared blankly at the enormous figure in the sky.

"it's over?"

With a question that seemed to be both a doubt and a sense of relief, Smoker murmured, letting the jitsu in his hands hang down.

There's no reason to fight anymore.
Their navy was merely maintaining the facade of world order. Now that the order has shifted, it's better to accept the new order than to engage in this meaningless battle.

Anyway
“Fighting evil is enough.” Smoker lowered his eyes.

Nearby, Vice Admiral Coby was already giving a speech to persuade the hesitant sailors.

Their actions at this moment did indeed contradict the 'justice' of most of the Navy, and under Koby's persuasion, they began to waver.

Even among the hawkish Marines led by Akainu, some lost their morale and became bewildered after their fleet admiral was informed that his fate was unknown.

Although they are ruthless hawks, many of the Marines are still fundamentally driven by a desire for justice; it's just that their past experiences have made them less forgiving of pirates.

Now that their commander-in-chief has been defeated and the World Government has also been defeated, they have indeed lost the meaning of fighting.
"certainly not!"

A navy officer suddenly shouted, "What justice or injustice? I don't care about that!"

He refuted Coby's talk of 'justice,' shouting, "If the pirates win, there will be no order! Our justice isn't about who wins or loses; it's about maintaining order in the world!"

"Without order, the people at sea will be plunged into panic. The revolutionary army and pirates will only bring chaos! Don't be intimidated by their military strength! For order! For the stability of this sea, we will never surrender!"

There are also parts of the navy that follow neither justice nor freedom, but simply order.

The true nature of the World Government was exposed long ago. The God Valley Incident many years ago was a secret to the lower classes, but not to the Navy's high command.

Some people know that the Celestial Dragons are evil and know what kind of world this is, but they still stand on the Navy's side without hesitation, simply because order exists here.

Even if the Celestial Dragons kill ten people a day, they would only die a little over three thousand people a year.

If this ocean gets into chaos, who knows how many people will die every year.

When Whitebeard died, his territory was thrown into chaos, with countless pirates looking for an opportunity to wreak havoc.

If the current Pirate Emperor hadn't intervened and calmed the chaos, countless people would have died.

That's right, some navy personnel don't have a good impression of Sager, but they certainly can't be called bad.

They acknowledged Sagar's achievements in maintaining order; compared to other pirates and those kingdoms that caused famine, the Cataclysm Pirates did a far better job.

And what about pirates?
The two sides fought all the way from the southeast to the north, seemingly driven by popular will, for justice, and to stop being oppressed, with the momentum to change the world.

But they, too, had fought against these people all the way from the East China Sea to the South China Sea, from the Kingdom of Goa to Marineford.

They saw many things; the kingdoms whose kings had been replaced were not much better off than when they had paid their dues to the heavens.

Because of the war, supplies needed to be provided to the revolutionary army; because of the chaos of war, it was also necessary to guard against other pirate raids. Overall, those people seemed to have less heavy taxes, but their burdens were not significantly reduced, and because the navy could not maintain order in the southeastern seas, the order there had been greatly reduced.

The reason they were able to keep fighting, to keep fighting resolutely, was because of this.

Order should not be broken, for the sake of order.
"We will fight to the very end!" the stubborn navy soldiers roared.

"Then let's have a fight!"

Koby retorted defiantly, "Peace is just around the corner! I will use my fists to awaken you!"

"I'm afraid you'll have a hard time doing this, Navy guy."

Just then, a soft voice rang out from the side, drawing everyone's attention.

Smoker's pupils contracted, and he subconsciously clenched his fists, but quickly loosened them again.

Da da da
The rhythmic sound of the wooden cane striking the ground slowly began, drawing everyone's attention.

The newcomer was an old blind man who, holding a wooden cane, groped his way along the ground as he approached the group.

"Admiral Fujitora?!" a navy officer exclaimed.

"Not anymore. I am now the Minister of Defense of Ohara. Good afternoon, esteemed naval officers," Ichisho said slowly.

"Hey, what's going on? Why are you here?"

Smoker said in a deep voice, "Aren't you calamities busy doing business?"

He emphasized the words "doing business" very heavily.

The world situation is already clear: the World Government is declining, the Southeast Seas are dominated by the Revolutionary Army and pirates, and the Northwest Seas are ruled by the Cataclysmic Pirates. All those kingdoms have joined forces with those forces.

However, now that the Revolutionary Army is attacking them head-on, the Navy can no longer pay attention to this entity that truly deserves their attention.

I never expected them to come in person!
At this critical juncture, we've come here.
"This matter is outside my area of ​​expertise, and I am not aware of it. I am here for only one other thing."

With a smile, he raised the wooden staff, gripped the handle with his other hand, and rolled his blind eyes open. "Since the fight has come to the point where a choice must be made, you may choose us. I, Tian, ​​was formerly a general, and I guarantee with my honor that Ohara will not disappoint you."

"To offer surrender? And you came alone?"

Smoker was very rational at this point, so he was able to accurately analyze the pros and cons.

He doesn't hate the Straw Hats, and he thinks the Celestial Dragons are wrong, but he also doesn't like the chaos they've caused. If he has no other options, he might join the soon-to-be-victorious new World Government, led by the Revolutionary Army.

But at this moment, it seems there is another option.

Is Sagu a pirate too?

Who on the high seas still thinks that Sagu is just a simple pirate?
Everything he created resembled a world government more than any other world government.

The world government does not participate in tax collection; it only asks member states for money. Ohara will not do this; it will only use trade to seek profits from other countries.

Their territory is also very large, with virtually no other countries in the New World, and they collect very low taxes.

The tax revenue was reportedly reinvested in the people to repair new buildings and improve new facilities.

A world government that no longer accepts celestial tribute without the Celestial Dragons.

For the Navy, Ohara, the land of the Scourge, is a much better choice than the Revolutionary Army, with whom they have fought so many battles.

Previously, with Fleet Admiral Akainu holding them back, no one was chosen. But now that Fleet Admiral Akainu has also been defeated, these Marines are about to become rootless drifters.

Some people chose the Revolutionary Army and the Straw Hat, while others naturally chose Ohara.
Those truly veteran naval officers know very well that order is more important than anything else, and now there is a well-ordered place for them to exercise their power.

Smoker, with a cigar in his mouth, exhaled a puff of smoke. "With so many of us in the navy, are we not even worthy of being noticed by Sager?"

"No"

Yi Xiao shook his head and pointed upwards, "He has come in person, and this chaos should come to an end. I am not here to persuade a few people, but the entire navy. Of course, you are all welcome to wait until the final winner is decided before making your choice."

Boom!

No sooner had the words left his mouth than the dark clouds that had been hanging in the sky suddenly flashed with lightning and thunder, a violent storm arose, and torrential rain poured down.

Mariejoia.

Amidst the half-shattered ruins, Luffy lay sprawled on the ground, grinning foolishly with his big teeth showing.

"Luffy!"

The Straw Hat crew found Luffy lying in the ruins and excitedly ran over.

"Luffy!"

His colleagues in the Revolutionary Army, including Sabo, the Revolutionary Army's second-in-command, also followed.

They won! The world is about to be liberated!

In the air, Kizaru, who had only suffered minor injuries, stood still, his sunglasses gleaming eerily. He stared at Dragon, who had been confronting him, and lowered the beam of light that had gathered between his fingers.

"Have you come to terms with reality?" Dragon said in a deep voice. "Borsalino, I know what you're thinking. The World Government has been defeated. Why don't you work with us to rebuild this ocean?"

Kizaru is someone we can try to win over, or rather, they actually had contact a long time ago.

Because of their relationship with the bear, they know each other and their beliefs, not to mention that Dragon was originally a member of the Navy.

"Oh~ How scary, so you're inviting me after the victory?"

Kizaru chuckled. "Dragon, I told you long ago that your approach might not work because it needs to be adapted to the actual conditions of the sea. Look, you've united every force that can be united, but people are inherently diverse. Uniting for a single goal will only lead to chaos."

"The two sea areas in the southeast are good examples."

In response to Kizaru's words, Dragon shook his head: "Once we integrate the world, we will naturally eliminate that chaos. However, pirates also have the right to pursue freedom, and we need to treat this matter carefully. Therefore, we need more helpers. Borsalino, come and help me."

Kizaru chuckled, "If you were the only one left on the sea, I might have agreed. But the sea isn't yours to decide now. Haven't you noticed yet? When the Straw Hats won before, the sky was always clear, but now, it's still dark."

The power of the 'Sun God' is associated with hope, and Conqueror's Haki can also influence celestial phenomena.

They've clashed more than once or twice, and the enemies they've encountered aren't just the navy. When the world is in chaos, all those ambitious individuals hiding in the shadows emerge, including some who possess Conqueror's Haki capable of altering the heavens.

Every time the Straw Hats win, no matter what kind of strange phenomenon occurs, it eventually turns into a clear day.

This is also the power of the 'Sun God'.

just now
Boom!

A thunderbolt struck from the sky, accompanied by a storm and rain, and fell upon Mary Geoise.

storm.
Dragon paused for a moment, then suddenly his eyes widened as if he had thought of something. He transformed into a whirlwind and rushed straight towards Luffy in the ruins.

"Luffy!!"

Boom!

Another thunderclap boomed, heading straight for Doraga, which had transformed into a raging storm. The thunderclap was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into the middle of the traceable gale, seemingly cutting the wind in half.

No, it's really 'broken'.

The broken pieces weathered into a blue color, swirled into the sky, and reformed into the shape of Doraga.

He wasn't feeling well right now; one hand hung limply behind him, blood flowing from his palm to his fingertips, congealing into drops that dripped down.

The thunderclap gradually solidified into a slender human figure.

"Dorag!"

Sabo, who was running forward, suddenly changed his expression, turned around and rushed out, transforming into a huge ball of flame. However, as soon as the flame solidified, the rain that had just fallen became noticeably heavier, as if it were consciously focused on the ball of flame, actually suppressing the flame produced by the natural type.

The flames quickly dispersed, swirled around the ground, and coalesced into the shape of Sabo, his expression solemn.

One of his hands was still trembling.

It wasn't fear, but rather the reaction to receiving a heavy blow.

What hit his flames just now wasn't just rain; the feeling was no different from being struck by a heavy blow.

Moreover, the rain stopped at that moment, gradually forming a graceful human shape.

The remaining Revolutionary Army cadres and allied pirates who rushed over were also caught off guard by the sudden and fierce storm. They tried to resist, but some of them were blown with countless holes by the wind, as if they had been pierced by thousands of bullets.

Some people, no matter how strong or how skilled they are at using their domineering aura, will be blown away by this wind, as if some force has been applied to push them backward.

The wind gradually gathered at this moment, transforming into a petite human figure.

The lightning bolts were graceful, first bringing a cold glint, then transforming into the shape of a slender sword about two fingers wide. As the slender sword was drawn and withdrawn, the ivory-white jeweled hilt held by her delicate fingers, along with the blade, was drawn into the sheath at her waist, revealing a woman with golden hair, dressed in white armor, and exuding a heroic and aloof aura.

Biendetta Lily!

The raindrops gracefully outlined the massive upper part of the body, then contracted downwards to reveal a slender waist and gloved fists hanging down to either side of the waist.

Her long, black hair, reaching her waist, cascaded down like a torrential downpour. She brushed her hair aside, and a bright smile appeared on her gentle face.

Marika!
There was also a petite figure formed by the wind, a pink-haired girl with freckles on her face, grinning as she carried a mechanical hammer several times larger than herself on her shoulder.

Renéedia!

"How can it be!"

Sabo exclaimed in shock, "How did you get here? We were clearly under surveillance!"

"Oh, so those surveillance cameras are yours after all. But with more people on our side, the technology is definitely more advanced."

A lazy voice sounded behind him. Sabo turned his head to look, but before he could see clearly, a chill came over him.

The people behind him all turned into ice sculptures.

Kuzan, hands in his pockets, strolled over from behind, leaving a trail of ice in his wake.

He glanced at Lilith, who was standing defensively to the side, and said, "Although you have a backup plan, you seem to have underestimated those clones after the connection was broken."

"No, I didn't underestimate them. They were originally there to monitor the main force."

Lilith said, "For people of your level, I have facilities on the Red Line, especially targeting the executives of the Cataclysmic Pirates. I can't stop you from coming, but at least I can give you a warning when you arrive. Why didn't that work?"

"Those things..."

Kuzan scratched his head. "I don't know either. I was just given a ride along the way; I didn't go through the Red Line. As for them..."

"storm."

Before Kuzan could finish speaking, an arrogant and unrestrained voice reached everyone's ears.

Right in front of Luffy, who was lying down, in the half of the ruins, on the throne with countless swords in front of him, which had been revealed by the battle, sat an arrogant person.

He had one foot on the handrail, one hand supporting his cheek, looking down at the people below. His white hair shone brightly even against the gloomy sky.

"Oh~ how scary, here comes something even more ruthless."

Kizaru pouted and exclaimed in surprise, but quickly returned to normal. "But it would be strange if we didn't come at this time."

"Just like a magic circle, I have my own theory of teleportation."

Sagu glanced sideways at Kizaru, ignored him, and instead smiled at the rest of the shocked people:

"Anyway, that's how it is. The thunder and rain you saw were actually my inner third phase. How about that, are you surprised and excited?"

"It's a natural disaster!"

“Saga!”

"That white-haired guy!"

The Straw Hat Pirates all shouted.

Robin stared blankly at Sag, who sat on the throne, and asked, "Have you become like Im now? Taking other people's souls and turning them into your slaves?"

Sager's words are not hard to understand. Judging from the way the three women appeared, it was indeed a teleportation method, just like a magic circle.

The only difference is that Im used a magic circle, while Sag chose a storm.

The teleportation is accomplished through the appearance of a storm.

"You think I'm that inhumane?"

Sager chuckled, "I'm a pirate who values ​​honor. I haven't taken anything or paid any price. Just like my philosophy, I make people willingly submit to my rule, and in return, they must willingly accept the gift of this power."

Each 'demon' receives different powers, and after he transforms into a 'demon,' he also gains an understanding of the attributes of those powers.

For example, Totemjika, rather than controlling music, controls 'fantasy'. He spreads his unique music, and those who hear it become immersed in fantasy and assimilated by the so-called 'other dimension'.

Im's 'Domination' uses his abilities to forcibly dominate everything, even the 'Kingdom', turning history into power and injecting it into those he dominates, thus creating a so-called demonization to exert his domination.

Sagar is about 'domination'. He uses people to willingly become his agents, which then transforms into his own power. He has merged himself with Ohara, and the influence that Ohara exhibits is his dominance.

The medium of communication was neither the moon's voice of Totemjika nor a contract like Im's; it was simply a storm, that bad luck, which he used as a means to manifest himself.

Lily, Marika, and Renéedia willingly accepted his dominion and were therefore granted the power to be transported from the storm.

As for any other increase in power, that's nonexistent. Rule is rule; it doesn't increase anything, which is why you need others to be willing.

As for lifespan
As long as Sager is there, they will be there too.

Sag's demon is "I am the nation," and the embodiment of all power.

So apart from the three women, no one else accepted this power; their beliefs did not lie in it.

Even so, for Sager, it's not considered joining his demon sequence. As long as they stay with him 'willingly', they can still enhance his own power.

It's just that the level of willingness is different.

For people like Kuzan and Ichisho, who want to rely on him to achieve their own goals and are willing to help Ohara develop, they are at a certain level.

People like Shiryu, who only want to find a powerful person to fulfill their ambitions, are also at a certain level.

They will all give him strength.

To achieve the transformation into a demon is something one desires in one's heart, which is why the corresponding Devil Fruit comes knocking on one's door.

"Luffy!" Nami gripped her Clima-Tact tightly and immediately shielded Luffy, her expression resolute. "I won't let you touch Luffy!"

In this situation, Luffy is already exhausted, and if Sagu comes up now, no one can stop him!

"Tch, what do you take me for?"

Sager scoffed and waved his hand. Lily received the signal and looked out with displeasure.

They should be coming up now.
Lilith was also taken aback for a moment, then said, "Someone has entered the Red Line, and they're moving very fast. Is it Bucky that we've been monitoring?"

"Here I am! My good brother, I'm here!"

As soon as Lilith finished speaking, a red-nosed clown with an excited expression flew from afar, and a pair of feet were running on the ground.

Bucky held a large Den Den Mushi in his arms. Before anyone else could speak, he found a suitable angle and placed the Den Den Mushi on the ruins, reflecting the images of Sagu and the others.

"Live broadcast, live broadcast all over the world. You should be very familiar with this. It's something that existed during the Marineford War."

Sagu glanced at Luffy lying there panting and laughed, "A long time ago, we had a small sparring match. Back then, you weren't qualified to fight me. Now you are qualified. Let's have a fight and decide who truly rules the world in front of everyone."

"Of course, not now."

Seeing that Nami was about to say something, Sager said, "In the face of the world, what I want is a fair and square war of atonement. The lower levels are the lower levels, and as for the higher levels, I don't even need anyone's help."

“I will take care of the entire Straw Hat crew.”

Sager's words did not surprise any of his men who had come with him; it was as if it were the natural thing to do.

"You can rest now, eat, or do whatever you want. I'll give you plenty of time. Once you've rested enough and are in perfect condition, you can fight me in front of the whole world, so that no one will say I'm bullying you and taking the spoils of victory."

Sager's lips curled into a smile as he addressed the Den Den Mushi, which had already begun its live broadcast and was forcibly transmitting its visuals and audio to the world through their technology:

"That's it. The situation in the world is already very clear, and you have already made your choices. Those who support the Revolutionary Army are ready, and those who support us are ready. As for the Navy, and those who remain neutral, I personally suggest you wait and see. You've already been waiting for so long, a few more days won't make a difference."

"As for the battle, the fleet is just outside the Red Line. We can rush over there after this battle is over."

With that, he looked away from the Den Den Mushi and waved to the Straw Hat crew, "Now you can all go down."

Then he turned his head and looked at the dragon in the air.

“It’s a rare sight indeed, Dragon. I must thank you for taking care of our business all these years.”

"Isn't it inappropriate for you to greet me like this at this crucial moment?"

Dorag said in a deep voice, "The one you keep talking about fighting is my son."

"Hahaha, do you really have any family affection for a 'son' like you who has only seen a few times in the past ten or twenty years?" Sag laughed.

Dorrag didn't have time to chat with Sag, and he wasn't the kind of person who was oblivious to others' feelings.

The way Sag came now was eerie, especially given his own account.

If Luffy is promoted to the same level as Im, then...
Dorrag regained his composure, thought for a moment, and said to Sager, "We are not so irreconcilable. I would like to hear your philosophy. If possible, the world can be at peace right now."

He himself had heard about the chaos in the two seas of Southeast Asia, which is the drawback of launching a war hastily without proper preparation.

After Im's defeat, his first reaction was to be happy for Luffy, and his second realization was to find Ohara, who occupied half the world but whose behavior was completely different from that of the Revolutionary Army.

They are all people who can be won over, they are all pirates, and they are all rebelling against the Celestial Dragons, but their methods are completely opposite.

On the revolutionary army's side, it's a united front.

On the other side of Ohara, there is rule.

But after all, the goal was to overthrow the Celestial Dragons, and now that goal has been achieved.

As for the functions of the World Government, Dragon himself did not object. In his view, after eliminating the Celestial Dragons and the Celestial Gold, the World Government was actually doing a good job.

There's nothing wrong with a world conference held every four years, where kings make their own decisions and there are people maintaining and protecting world order.

If Sag could abandon his evil ways and join him in forming a coalition government, that would be the best outcome.

Therefore, he could even let Sager take the lead.

Based on his understanding of Sager, he believed that if Sager wasn't so domineering, he would be a very good leader, a super leader even stronger than himself!

He can initiate negotiations as long as he can hear common ground with Sager.

Hearing Dorrag's words, Sag gave him a strange look and laughed again. "I understand what you mean, but I have no interest. I never share with others; I only give to others."

His smile gradually turned into a ferocious grin:

"The world you want is also quite complex to me. Arguments, struggles, exchanges of interests—no problem, but it must all take place under my rule. Do you know what it means for the meat to rot in the pot? That pot has to be mine!"

“Then there’s nothing to talk about.” Dragon gradually became solemn.

"Never."

Sag leaned back and patted the armrest of the throne. "Instead, if you are willing to submit to me and accept my rule, I am willing to grant you whatever you want. Fairness and justice, of course I will satisfy you."

"There will never be another Im in the world!"

Dorrag flatly refused, "Eight hundred years ago, Im was also a good Im!"

"Hmph hmph hmph."

Sager chuckled softly, gripping the armrest tightly. "That's right. All that talk is useless; let's see who's the real deal. The weapon of criticism can't represent the criticism of weapons."

I'll kill you right now!

Sabo roared from below, his fist transforming into a fiery fist that shot out a pillar of fire. But the pillar of fire was immediately enveloped by a cloud of freezing air, and under the intense freezing, the burning flames instantly subsided and vanished without a trace.

"Oh no, your flames aren't hot enough to ignore the heat factor."

Behind him, Kuzan lowered a frost-covered hand, exhaled a cloud of freezing mist, and looked quite relaxed.

"Oh~ Kuzan, you've made your move so timely? I thought you were still as lazy as ever. Do you really think Ohara is up to the task?" Kizaru exclaimed in surprise from the air.

“You can give it a try too.” Kuzan scratched his head. “Anyway, I think it’s pretty good.”

"Kizaru."

Sagu raised his head and laughed, "The World Government is gone too, so why not work for me? I plan to keep the Navy; after all, we must strike against so-called 'evil'."

"Oh~ it's terrifying to hear such words from a great pirate like you." Kizaru said with a smile, "You are the greatest 'evil'."

"Positions are relative, Borsalino."

Sager, resting his chin on his hand, said, "In the era of slavery, freeing slaves was evil. In the era of feudalism, overthrowing the king was evil."

"Evil is different at each stage, and the past will always pass, just like the waves crashing forward. What we need is not to dwell on the past, but to prepare for the future. You should know this better than I do."

Kizaru knew it.

He is different from Kuzan and Sakazuki; he not only studied, but he studied quite well and was highly educated.

Therefore, he could understand what Sager was saying, which was also the reason why he and Dorrag had a good personal relationship but he had been hesitant to join.

Dragon's system is a World Government that eliminates the Celestial Dragons. Is that good? Compared to a system that still has Celestial Dragons, it's certainly better.

However, things aren't always better just because the Celestial Dragons are gone. The Celestial Dragons' influence is limited, and they do reside in Mary Geoise.

Without the Heavenly Gold, the heavy taxes won't disappear easily, and people will still live poorly. On the contrary, the Revolutionary Army had a deterrent effect before the World Government collapsed, but once it replaces the World Government and takes over its functions, everything will be fixed.

Those kingdoms will still participate in the World Conference; the world may seem to have changed, but nothing has actually changed.

He was also very clear about history; no matter how well something was hidden, someone in a high position could always find some clues.

Long ago, when Rocks still existed, there was an incident where, although they were still new recruits, they had already shown their talent, and by the time we figured it out, we could guess the general idea.

In the past, the world government was quite restrained, because there were only twenty countries at the beginning. Now it occupies half the world and there are still many member states. Of course, it was conquered little by little.

Conquest is of course bloody, no one can deny that, but it was only later that they became corrupt and degenerate, turning into the despicable Celestial Dragons.

However, he wasn't so optimistic about Dorrag's approach, as it was following the old path of history.

But limited by his knowledge, he couldn't think of a better path than this.

However, Sag's appearance, especially Ohara's later growth, drew his special attention.

There are no twenty nations, so naturally no new Celestial Dragons will emerge. Those 'veterans' are merely subject to the absolute centralized power of Sagar, whose ruler is the Wise King.

Yes, in his eyes, aside from being a pirate, Sagar was an absolutely wise king.

Especially now, he seems to be a wise king who has degenerated into a demon and gained immortality.

This was the most ideal state he could imagine, with everything operating under the rule of a wise king.

The situation in Dorrag is currently the most stable and correct.

While there's an element of gambling involved in Sager's case, the risks outweigh the rewards.

As for how to choose
"Well, we've come this far, it's too early to make a decision now. I can wait and see who will ultimately emerge victorious," Kizaru said with a smile.

Just have a fight and you’ll know!
"Old fox."

Sag laughed and cursed, then looked at Dorag, "Did you hear that? A fight would be the best outcome."

Dragon stopped talking, and the Straw Hat crew dragged Luffy away to find a way to give him food.

Sagu didn't stop them. After the Straw Hat crew had retreated to a distance, he continued, "But we can't just wait here for nothing. There has to be some kind of prize. Your core is the straw hat, and our core is myself. So, let the rest be a prize."

He looked at Dragon, "You're the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and the one who will govern in the future, right? Coincidentally, I also have a leader here, Lily."

Lily, who was serving around the throne, was the first to descend the steps, also grasping the sword hilt, her steps carrying a hint of thunder.

Seeing this, Dorrag's expression turned serious.

"Please enlighten me."

Lily didn't look up, but simply took a step forward and assumed an iaido stance. Instantly, a dangerous killing intent filled Dragon's entire body.

This woman is not quite the same as he knew her!

"Drag, let me do it."

Once Sabo was sure Luffy was alright, he rushed over, but before he could get halfway there, he was blocked by an ice wall.

"Don't be in a hurry, but you're not qualified to fight Lily now."

Sager glanced at him and chuckled, "The battle between ice and fire still needs to be decided. Kuzan, take him down."

As for the other revolutionary army commanders, they were also divided up by those present.

The revolutionary army is destined to lose this battle.

The Revolutionary Army captain is a rare powerhouse, capable of going toe-to-toe with the new Marine Admiral Green Bull. However, they are facing Marika, Renéedia, Moria, and Weevil, the first two of whom have gained new powers.

A person who can harness the power of wind, combined with her own power fruit, not only allows the wind to combine with her weapon, but her own kinetic energy is also not to be underestimated, making her virtually invincible.

Another utilizes the power of rain, combining it with their own strength, enabling them not only to unleash single attacks but also to deliver continuous, torrential downpours.

Moria and Weevil were also strong individuals. Although they did not gain control from Sagu, they were not to be underestimated. The four of them fought not individually, but in a coordinated manner. In less than half a day, the Revolutionary Army's officers were defeated and killed.

Sabo and Dragon were powerless to do anything as they watched this unfold, because they were now in even greater trouble.

Sabo is much stronger, but he's still no match for Kuzan. Aside from stalling for time, he has no other options.

Similarly, the same applies to Dragon.

Although he is a more powerful Logia-type user, has more combat experience, and uses Haki better, it is only a matter of time before Lily, who can cut down anything, defeats him.

Lily is now full of vigor and confidence, and her will is as strong as steel.

For Lily, Dragon's power is something she can simply cut through.

Just as Sager was watching their battle with great interest, a door suddenly opened in the space next to him, and Bruno appeared with a group of his men, who were pushing a food cart and began to set up a banquet for Sager.

Even when watching a play, you still need to eat.

He also saw the Straw Hat crew members start feeding Luffy food. The man, who was originally thin and frail like a withered old man, began to inflate himself as they kept feeding him food.

Besides him eating, the other members of the Straw Hat crew were also eating like crazy. Everyone was itching to join in, but they seemed to be waiting for something, silently enduring it, and even showing smiles one by one.

Just like Nika.
"It's incredibly contagious."

Sager chuckled, poured himself a glass of wine, and enjoyed the service of the maids who had come with Bruno's spatial portal.

Just as he finished his third drink, Marika and the others came over from not far away. Renéedia cheered and sat down at the table to eat as well.

"Saga, isn't the Straw Hat Pirates a little different?"

Marika thoughtfully served Sag a bowl of soup and asked, "Generally speaking, if a friend is defeated or even dies, they should have gone to help long ago."

"People will always change depending on their environment."

Sager scooped a spoonful into his mouth and said, "From the East Blue, to the Grand Line, to the New World, and back to the East Blue again. The people I met, the things I encountered—they were completely different. Moreover, there was the brutal war; it was no longer the kind of small-scale skirmishes where you had to defeat someone."

He paused, then continued, "Now, he does look somewhat like a real pirate."

"Is it enough for that kind of guy to just be a pirate?"

Renéedia finished her glass of juice, wiped her mouth, and smiled, "Saga, they won't be a match for you!"

"Of course."

Sager poured himself another glass of wine, downed it in one gulp, and didn't need to be confident in his words, because it was just a matter of course.

The entire Straw Hat crew fell fast asleep, and Sagu also began to conserve his energy, sitting on his throne with his eyes closed, waiting for Lily and Kuzan's battle to end.

The next day, the battle between Kuzan and Sabo ended with Kuzan completely freezing Sabo. Meanwhile, on the Straw Hat crew's side, Luffy was able to move again. He set up a tablecloth on the ground and ate while staring intently at the ruins in front of him.

The distance wasn't close, but the straw hat's eyes seemed to see through something, staring intently at Sag's location, and his companions stared intently as well. As the straw hat laughed, they inexplicably smiled as well.

It's exactly the same as Nika's smile.

Sager sensed it too, a slight smile playing on his lips, and shook his head without saying a word.

That aura
This guy is more than just a qualified pirate.

But only something of this magnitude warrants his intervention.

Night fell, and the Straw Hat crew slept soundly as usual.

On the third day, Lily and Dragon also had their battle decided. Dragon, who was good at dodging with wind, was no match for Lily, who had transformed into lightning. He was hit by a sword and was almost cleaved in two. He fell to the ground, his life hanging in the balance.

Despite this, the Straw Hat crew continued to eat voraciously, especially the Straw Hats, who ate even faster than usual.

On the fourth day, after eating and sleeping for three days and having a large amount of food replenished, Luffy finally stood up under the expectant gazes of the others.

He took a deep breath and shouted, "White-haired man!!"

The sound was extremely penetrating and carried a powerful impact, causing the half of the ruins to shake and overturning the dining table in front of Sag.

At that moment, Renéedia stretched out her small hand, generating a burst of kinetic energy, and moved the shattered dining table pieces to the side, piling them up in a corner without a single piece flying out.

Meanwhile, Luffy led the Straw Hat crew into the ruins, passing by Sabo, who had been turned into an ice sculpture, and Dragon, who was seriously injured and whose life was unknown. Finally, Luffy looked up and stared firmly at Sabo, who was sitting on the throne.

"White-haired man, I will defeat you!"

After saying that, his entire body transformed abruptly. His hair burned like flames, turning into white dancing flames, and two white clouds of flame appeared around his shoulders. This white aura then spread outwards, enveloping each member of the Straw Hat crew.

At that moment, everyone had two wisps of flame appear on their shoulders, their hair rose up like dancing white flames, and their faces were filled with cheerful smiles.

The entire Straw Hat Pirates have become Nika!
"Is this your trump card?"

Saga chuckled, not particularly surprised.

If you can't even do this much, how could you possibly defeat Im?

Only by completing the 'demonization' can one have the power to infect others and the possibility of standing on the same stage as them as an enemy.

However, unlike Sagu, who gathered all the relevant elements to complete his demonization, Luffy's demonization was accomplished solely through a single Devil Fruit.

In his eyes
"A fake? No. It should be an unfinished product."

Sager gently stroked the armrest and laughed, "Such power is far from enough to deal with me. But this battle to rule the world isn't just for you; it's for the whole world. So unleash your power in front of me. After this opportunity, you'll never have another chance."

"Cut the nonsense!"

Zoro, in his Nika form, was the first to strike. His three swords swirled, and his Haki and white aura mingled into chaos as he swiftly charged forward from the left.

"Although you are not my target, defeating you is the most important thing right now. After I take you down, I will then compete for the title of the world's greatest swordsman! King of Hell - Three-Sword Style - Purgatory Demon Slash!"

"Demon God Wind Kick!"

At the same time, Sanji appeared on the right, also with a smile on his face. He was more agile than before, and seemed to have the same free will to fight as Nika. His legs were also covered in pink light, and he kicked out like a sword straight at Sagu.

boom! !

Just as the three knives and the pink-glowing foot approached Sager, they were blocked by an extremely strong spiritual light. Within the light, Sager's body was slowly transforming.

That head of black hair was also dancing like flames, and it started to change color from the roots, instantly staining half of it.

"Oh, I'm not surprised you have Conqueror's Haki, whether it's from a knife or yours."

Sager glanced at Zoro first, then looked at Sanji, "You actually have it too, which surprises me. The Straw Hat crew has three Conqueror's Haki users? Although Conqueror's Haki is as common as fish in a river, it seems a bit too cheap."

"This is the color of love!" Sanji roared.

Sager chuckled, and his inspiration suddenly dissipated. At that moment, he reached out and grabbed Zoro's wrists and Sanji's ankles, throwing them back like rags, where they slammed heavily to the ground.

"I really like this throne. It has historical significance and isn't made of stone. It's a great symbol. I hope it doesn't get damaged."

Sager stood up, slowly walked down the steps, stared at the Straw Hat crew who had all turned into Nika, and nodded:
"Not bad, let me introduce my power to you."

Instantly, his muscles swelled up, transforming him into a muscular monster.

"This is 100% of 100%, the power created by the pinnacle of my physical skills. It doesn't belong to any ability. Or rather, I am an ability in myself."

At this point, Sager chuckled again, "Human desires are truly wondrous. My abilities have become known to people, so they have also transformed into a wish, becoming a fruit that is about to be fulfilled. After I die, a fruit with similar abilities will appear. The ocean is truly amazing."

"However, this is not my main achievement."

As soon as he finished speaking, a huge shadow enveloped them in the eyes of the Straw Hat crew and rapidly expanded until it completely exceeded their field of vision.

As their heads unconsciously lifted, their mouths gaped open, each one displaying exaggerated shock, what appeared before them was a towering jade pillar whose height was completely obscured, with only its feet visible.

"Wow, it's huge!" The entire Straw Hat crew's eyes bulged as they were turned upside down by Nika.

"A hundredfold increase, when applied to this body, would result in this."

Above the clouds, something as large as a mountain rose up, carrying an extremely powerful wave that caused the straw hat with bulging eyes to tighten instantly and instinctively scatter in all directions.

"Diamond Kingdom Severing Slash!!"

With a thunderous roar, a black lightning bolt shot down from the sky, darkening the already gloomy sky even further. In the darkness, the lightning bolt slammed into the ground beneath the giant's feet with unstoppable force, cutting straight down as easily as slicing through tofu.

Boom! !

Even from such a high place as Mary Geoise, the Straw Hat crew could still feel the tremors below. The tsunami was rising incredibly high, and the sound of the waves could be heard.

The entire continent shook violently, and looking down from the cut, all that could be seen was a bottomless abyss.

The red earth continent has been split in two!
Even the members of the Cataclysmic Pirates, who had long anticipated Sagu's power, were still horrified when they witnessed such godlike power firsthand.

As for the outsiders, Buggy's features had long since been turned away in shock, and Kizaru, who was standing in the air, had somehow disappeared to a great distance, his playful expression vanishing without a trace, replaced by solemnity.

This power
The Straw Hat crew, who had already avoided the area, also looked horrified, but soon, Nika's smile reappeared on their faces.

"That white-haired guy can actually transform into a giant?!" Luffy laughed loudly. "So big! Bigger than Loki!"

"Loki."

A thunderous voice echoed in the sky, tinged with mockery, "Another prince of Elbaf? Speaking of which, some things are quite interesting. It's as if the Fourth Emperor was waiting specifically for you, to make your wedding dress."

"Look at you, among the few capable of pursuing the One Piece, you are practically destined. The fruit and the path have all been predetermined, and that wish compels you to burn your life to fulfill it. You represent the current Third World, which is you all now."

"Shanks, or rather the Celestial Dragons, Im, the World Government. They want to stabilize the current world, and for this they will destroy everything that stands in their way. They represent a stable Second World, and now it seems that they are the old forces."

"Teach, my dear partner, one of the sources of my power, that fool, Rocks's own son, and also a follower of the Sea Demon David, represents the First World, and also represents all the chaotic pirates."

"The three worlds revealed in the Albaf Scriptures are all manifested here. How ridiculous! The son of a ruler is a ruler, the son of a revolutionary is a revolutionary in pirate's skin, and the son of a pirate leader is still a pirate leader. Even if you win, it's just another cycle."

"Fortunately, Teach is dead, Im is dead, only you are left, and you will die soon too. History will end with me!"

The thunderous sound became clear and distinct as the massive body suddenly contracted.

Even without dispelling that massive amplification, it's clear that the contracted form contains an even more terrifying power.

Like Nika, her white hair danced like flames, with two fiery clouds covering her shoulders.

The difference is that his clothes didn't change color like Nika's. Instead, his upper body clothing was shaken open, and his domineering aura transformed into black leather, covering his body except for his chest.

His entire body was crackling with black lightning.

"The Sun God, the Dark God, the Music God, and the Sea Goddess are all products of the sublimation of demons, and so am I. But the difference is that you seem to have merged with demons. Is it really your own will at work?"

Sager chuckled, pointing a thumbs-up at himself. "But it doesn't matter. Whether you are or not is unimportant. What matters is that I am definitely the ultimate powerhouse, the end of history, the ultimate perfection, the God of Destruction! Now, no one can stop me!"

The sublimation of demons is perfectly embodied in Sager!

He is a demon god whose primary motivation is greed, secondary motivation is destruction, and fundamental principle is domination!

(End of this chapter)