One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 270 Nasu Shouro Sei!

Chapter 270 Nasu Shouro Sei!
"Stop talking nonsense!"

Araki was quite annoyed, feeling like he had fallen into a self-justification trap.

"Brother Goode, the Celestial Dragons are the gods of this world, and the World Government they created has the right to rule the world!"

"Every region of this world is under the jurisdiction of the World Government, so there is no problem in building a tollbooth here!"

"As for non-member states, they have no human rights."

"Brother Araki."

Goode raised his chin, his eyes cold.

Do you want to die here?

"."

Araki promptly shut his mouth.

Why are you angry?
Goode snorted and looked at Fujitora.

"General Fujitora, do you share the same opinion as this fool?"

"I didn't think that way."

Fujitora shook his head and said, "To me, all life in this world is the same, without distinction of high or low, noble or base. I agree with what you just said."

"Hey, Ichisho!"

Araki roared at Fujitora in a fit of rage.

"Whose side are you on anyway?!"

"I stand on the side of justice."

Fujitora remained unmoved.

"well said!"

Goode clapped his hands.

"The Upside-Down Mountain Canal connects all the seas except the New World, making it arguably the most important crossroads in the world!"

Today, more than 100 countries rely on this canal to travel to the trading port of Aruba, where they gather to trade, buy necessary goods, and sell surplus resources.

"Fujitora, Green Bull, do you know what this means?"

"."

Both of them frowned.

They don't understand business matters.

"Let me tell you."

Goode calmly said, "This means that countries can exchange goods and have extra income, so they no longer need to engage in wars as they did before!"

"This means that countries will be able to easily pay their celestial tribute in the future, and countless poor people will be able to receive some benefits and have enough to eat!"

"This means that war will no longer be the only way to acquire wealth. Through trade, countries can also develop in a stable manner, and wars will be greatly reduced!"

"It signifies world stability and peace!"

"This is the greatest significance of the existence of Upside Down Mountain!"

War is risky; many countries end up exhausting themselves in the process, with the benefits far outweighing the costs.

If countries can maintain national stability through trade, why risk national annihilation by waging war? It would be much better to simply farm peacefully. The world hasn't even reached the point of resource scarcity yet.

Even if some countries are keen on war, they are a minority.

"Clap clap clap!"

The flashes never stopped.

Nice!

Goode glanced furtively at the camera and saw numerous reporters, inwardly praising them, then cleared his throat and continued his speech.

"But now, the world government wants to destroy all of this, and wants to use tariffs of up to 70% to prevent member states from trading and prevent people from having enough to eat."

"A 70% tariff can raise the price of a loaf of bread from 30 to 60 dollars, making it unaffordable for most people!"

"Therefore, we have come!"

"Even if it escalates into a full-scale war with the World Government, I will demolish this place and stop the World Government's tyranny!"

"Our Fengyuan government's philosophy is to ensure that our people can have enough to eat, wear new clothes without patches, have happy families, and face life with a smile!"

"Clap."

The laptop fell to the ground.

Many reporters were moved to tears, their hearts filled with warmth.

Mr. Goode has such a noble spirit!

To witness this scene was truly the greatest fortune of their lives.

They came up with a news headline.

Let the world be filled with love!

The two generals were completely dumbfounded.

They didn't really think that much about it, nor did they consider it in that direction; or rather, they didn't understand politics.

Green Bull was a lowly policeman, and Fujitora was a bodyguard for his creditors. He later served as the commander of a country's army, but that country perished under his protection.

Only then did the two realize how serious this mission was.

The most critical issue is that so many reporters are watching; if someone voices their opposition, it could have serious consequences.

But if you don't say anything, wouldn't that be tantamount to acquiescing to what the other person said?

That won't do either. The world government is practically becoming the main villain!
Araki's forehead was covered in sweat, and he quickly looked at Fujitora beside him.

"Brother Yixiao—hmm?"

Araki looked at the gratified smile on Fujitora's face and clenched his fists, his face turning as black as the bottom of a pot.

With things so urgent, how can you still be laughing!

Damn it, think of something!

If all else fails, just bring down a meteorite to pretend it's a natural disaster and wipe out all the reporters present!
Not only were the two people panicked, but the five elders watching the live stream were also panicked.

Satan gave an angry command.

"Stop the live stream immediately!"

“Satan Saint, it’s not us broadcasting this live to the whole world, it’s the Fengyuan government. We can’t cut off the broadcast.”

"Bastard!"

Satan's furious eyes distorted, and an invisible force enveloped the officer's body, causing him to explode like a cannonball.

The anger spread to the innocent.

Nasujiro Sei covered his forehead.

"We've been tricked!"

"That Goode deliberately led us to increase tariffs, thus putting us at a disadvantage in public opinion!"

"His goal is not just trade, but also to promote the Hoenn government!"

"It's too late to say anything now!"

"Order the fleet to fire immediately and clear the journalists off the coast. At the very least, we must prevent the situation from escalating!"

"Tell Araki that you absolutely must find the Den Den Mushi that's broadcasting live!"

"Everyone, prepare to descend!"

Commands are issued quickly.

The naval fleet in the area of Upside-Down Mountain.

The cabin of one of the large warships.

"We have no choice but to take action!"

Nasujiro drew his Kitetsu, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

The situation has spiraled out of the control of the world government, and they will be forced to intervene before it escalates further.

But before landing, the obstructing reporters need to be cleared away; the divine demeanor cannot be known to mortals.

"Quickly, full speed ahead!"

"Prepare for bombardment!"

"Aim the cannons at the reporters on the shore!"

Nearly a hundred warships suddenly accelerated and entered the Hoenn Navy's exercise area, rapidly approaching the Reverse Mountain.

The sudden turn of events caught the Hoenn Navy somewhat off guard.

"Oh dear, what's going on?"

Kuzan frowned as he watched the approaching naval fleet; the navy's actions clearly did not match his expectations.

Even if something went wrong during Goode's communication with the two admirals, the Navy shouldn't have launched an attack so recklessly.

But he remembered Goode's instructions: when the navy made a move, they must not strike first; the navy had to fire the first shot.

Upside-down Mountain, on the shore.

Goode faced the two generals, his disdainful gaze like that of someone looking down on a loser; he had already won this exchange to the point of exhaustion.

"Um?!"

Suddenly, all three of them turned their heads at the same time!

"boom!!!"

The shells exploded violently not far away, in the area where the reporters were located. Nearly half of the reporters were affected by just one shell!

"Wow ah ah ah!!!"

Screams of agony rose and fell!
It's a naval fleet!

"Damn it, who gave the order?!"

Araki roared angrily.

Although he also wanted to get rid of the reporters who were in the way, as a general, he could only think about it; he couldn't actually do it.

Journalists are not from non-member states.

"Could it be that!"

Araki quickly realized the truth.

There is only one possibility that could bypass them and issue a bombardment order to the fleet: it must be one of the Five Elders who came along.

Nass Shouro Sei, the "Financial God of War"!

Goode gave the two of them a cold look.

"Is this how your world government operates?"