One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 255 Hoenn Navy Fleet Admiral Aokiji!

Naval Headquarters, Marshal's Office.

Akainu, holding a Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter), was secretly talking to an undercover agent in the New World. Veins were bulging on his face, clearly indicating that he was extremely angry.

"Fleet Admiral Akainu, the Disaster Good is trying to recruit Admiral Aokiji!"

"I already know!"

"Eh?"

"Continue to lie low!"

Akainu hung up the Den Den Mushi, and his fist emitted magma and flames, burning a large hole in the desk.

"That idiot!!!"

At this moment, the Navy Headquarters was in great turmoil.

Why did General Aokiji...

"Impossible, it must be a false alarm!"

"Damn it! Why is this happening!"

In the morning, the latest issue of the newspaper was delivered to the Navy Headquarters, and the news inside shocked all the marines.

[The Hoenn Government has been established!]

[Fleet Admiral of the Hoenn Navy – Aokiji!]

[Seventeen countries join the Hoenn government!]

Democracy, freedom, and human rights!

The Whitebeard Pirates have disbanded!

[Marco joins Groudon!]

Admiral Aokiji, who left the Navy, joined the opposing side and became the enemy's supreme commander.

This was undoubtedly a major blow to the entire navy, especially to those doves who idolized Aokiji!
The Holy Land, the Hall of Power.

The Five Elders were furious.

"Immediately block the news!"

"That's too late."

"The news has spread all over the world!"

Clearly, the Hoenn government had planned this all along, spreading the news throughout the seas via the media in just one morning.

The world is in uproar!

The defection of an admiral, representing the highest level of naval power, has far more impact than just the loss of combat strength; it also raises questions about the World Government from the outside world.

Losing face!

Furthermore, the World Government's massive conscription will shake the resolve of those who seek justice and want to join the Navy.

The situation is extremely serious!
But what worries the Five Elders the most is the Hoenn government. Although it has only been established, it already has 17 member states and is gaining momentum.

In comparison, the Revolutionary Army, which they had been worried about, was actually insignificant; the Hoenn government was the real threat to the World Government.

"How to do?"

"Wait a minute, the Hoenn government will definitely take action!"

"We must prepare to retaliate!"

"Looks like it's our turn to enter the fray!"

The large-scale conscription has only just begun and will not end for at least a year and a half, so it is impossible to launch a full-scale war against the Hoenn government.

Kaido, Good, and Aokiji!

These three alone were enough to make them hesitate to act, and even the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates were recruited by them.

New world, Beehive Island.

"Hey, you're kidding, right!"

"Incredible!"

"Wouldn't that make the Beasts Pirates even stronger!"

The pirates swallowed hard.

Now, the Beasts' flag has been planted on Beehive Island, and most of the Whitebeard Pirates' commanders have joined Groudon Company.

The manager in charge of the Beehive Island area is "Phoenix" Marco, who will be permanently stationed in the Hoenn community.

A quick count reveals that there are already more than ten powerful individuals with bounties exceeding 10 billion from Beast, Groudon Corporation, and the Hoenn government!

Horror!
Ghost Island, small banquet hall.

Kaido stared at the news and newspapers, completely absorbed in a quantum mechanics-like state, utterly bewildered by what had become of the world's pinnacle.

He hadn't done anything wrong, so why did his beasts become so unfamiliar that even he himself couldn't recognize them?

Jin was equally bewildered.

The information in this news report is incomprehensible from beginning to end. Why did Aokiji join them? What's the situation with the remnants of Whitebeard's crew?

It's too bizarre, which makes it seem unreal.

Fake News!

After a long silence, Kaido spoke. "King, how long has it been since Goode returned?"

"forget."

"I miss him."

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at the same time.

Member states of the World Government.

"Democracy, freedom, human rights!"

The more the kings looked at these words, the more uncomfortable they felt, even as if they were being pricked by needles.

The revolutionary army's ideology had already made them uneasy, and now the Hoenn government's propaganda was putting them in an even more precarious position.

"Damn it, how can the lowly have human rights and freedom!"

"Democracy? They're nothing but slaves!"

"Soldiers, burn all newspapers immediately! Forbid anyone from discussing Hoenn! Anyone who violates this rule will be thrown in jail!"

The king and nobles were terrified!
The newspapers carried more than just a few words; they also promoted the country as a labor-intensive nation, such as how a worker became mayor through hard work, and how many officials came from impoverished backgrounds.

Treason!
A farmer's son is a farmer, a shoemaker's son is a shoemaker, but a nobleman's offspring will always be noblemen.

This is the law that governs the world!

The Grand Line, White Earth Island.

Revolutionary Army Headquarters.

Ivankov, Betty, and the Raven
A rare gathering of army commanders!
They came to headquarters to deal with the changes in the world situation after the Marineford War, and Dragon had specifically summoned them.

As a result, today's news caused an uproar at the Revolutionary Army headquarters.

The man made his move!
"Everyone should have fundamental rights such as the right to life, liberty, education, and work, and these rights should not be differentiated based on social status."

The army commanders read the contents of the newspaper.

Human rights, democracy, and freedom.

The three are closely linked, forming a fairly complete concept. If it can be implemented—no, the member states of the Hoenn government have already implemented this political concept.

"I want to betray them."

"Don't say stupid things!"

The army commanders looked at each other in dismay. The impact of these words on them was even stronger than when Dorag persuaded them to join the revolutionary army!

"Dorag!"

Everyone looked at Dragon and was shocked.

Dorrag also held a newspaper, his eyes filled with an unprecedented fervor.

He got it!

He finally understood!

The confusion I had back then in the land of laborers has now been completely resolved.

"I see, hahaha!"

Dorrag burst into laughter, completely losing his composure.

He had pursued revolution for over twenty years, only now realizing what he was missing and how shallow his definition of freedom was.

"Sorry, everyone."

Dorrag stood up, his face full of apology.

"I want to be alone for a while."

"We understand."

The army commanders had mixed feelings.

They also wanted to have some peace and quiet.

Hoenn Fortress, Marshal's Office.

Kuzan held the newspaper, his veins bulging.

No wonder Good arranged for reporters to take his picture a few days ago!
"Hey, hey, you've thrown me into a fire to roast me!"

"Haha, don't mind it."

Goode sipped his tea with a smile.

He was well aware that the outside world must be in chaos, and this three-pronged approach to democracy was enough to overturn people's perceptions.

Unfortunately, public opinion has always been controlled by the World Government. Even Morgans only dared to secretly betray the government, and after being warned, he would still listen to the World Government.

Kuzan only complained a little; he was actually quite happy with the content of the newspaper, and it strengthened his resolve.

Sooner or later, he will personally defeat Sakazuki, not just in battle, but also in upholding justice!

"What are you going to do next?"

"Go and help countries in need!"

Goode spoke with a smile.

A certain super-member country is in dire need of help right now, and coincidentally, it also needs to open up free trade markets!
(End of this chapter)