Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

Golden Lion said, "The navy is currently preoccupied with its own problems, and the forces left in Marineford are probably much thinner than usual."

Is your destination Marineford?

Luffy caught the newspaper, his eyes scanning the bolded headlines, and paused for a moment.

One of the pages read in bold font:

"The Navy Headquarters is scheduled to undergo a large-scale relocation, presumably to Neo Marineford in the New World. The original Navy G-1 branch will serve as the basis for the new headquarters."

Below is a blurry distant view, in which one can seemingly see the movement of a large number of warships.

"New Marineford?"

Luffy read it aloud, then looked up in confusion, "Isn't the Marine Headquarters in Marineford? Why are they suddenly moving to the New World?"

He even randomly came up with a new name.

"Hehehe, aren't you the culprit? The Battle of Impel Down resulted in significant losses of the navy's elite forces, and they lost face completely! Their control over the New World is already on the verge of collapse."

The golden lion threw its head back and laughed, its voice filled with delight.

"Although Whitebeard lost his Devil Fruit, he is still riding high. Kaido and Linlin, those two monsters, are taking advantage of the situation. If Sengoku doesn't focus his forces on the New World, the Navy will completely lose control of the New World."

Relocating the headquarters and setting up a new Marineford is nothing more than an attempt to re-establish authority and stabilize the situation in the new world!

The navy's control over the New World was already insufficient, and this became even more so after the Battle of Impel Down.

Moreover, recent news has suggested that the admiral of the navy will be replaced, and the navy urgently needs something to regain its prestige.

Therefore, a large number of troops began to be dispatched to the New World.

"The navy really has a lot of troops; it hasn't been that long."

Upon hearing this, Luffy couldn't help but retort, "If the Navy were in the New World, they'd be facing the Four Emperors, wouldn't they?"

That situation was much more complicated than it was in Impel Down.

There's no precedent for any alliances among the Four Emperors, not even the Red-Haired Pirates, who maintain stability on the seas.

But pirates won't cooperate with the Navy.

Their first reaction upon seeing the navy would definitely be to attack the navy first.

“This is a great opportunity. No one will stop you from doing whatever you want. I also want to show my face. I feel uncomfortable seeing Newgate and his gang stirring things up in the New World these days.”

The Golden Lion laughed loudly and said, "If you want to send any message to your companions, just go to Marineford and cause a big commotion. There are always reporters there anyway."

"And then send the message to partners all over the world?"

Luffy understood Shiki's meaning, "But what kind of big commotion are we going to cause? Another fight over there?"

He's not a battle maniac like Golden Lion, who feels uncomfortable if he doesn't fight the Navy every day.

"No need for that."

Rayleigh walked over, drinking his wine. "If you want to generate enough news to shake the world and let your scattered partners know, you don't necessarily need to fight another tough battle."

I remember there was an Ox clock in Piazza Oris, Marineford.

"The Oaks Clock?" Luffy tilted his head.

"Yes, it was originally a clock from a legendary warship, and now it has been placed in the center of the square, serving as a spiritual symbol of the navy."

Reilly explained, "According to their tradition, they ring it 16 times each year to mark the transition between the old and new years, symbolizing the changing of the times. If you go there and actively ring it..."

Before he could finish speaking, a glint appeared in Luffy's eyes.

This seems like a pretty good idea.

Very interesting!

Have you ever seen pirates on the high seas voluntarily go to a place like the Navy Headquarters to ring the bell?

To ring such a commemorative bell is more than just a provocation; it's blatant mockery.

That will definitely become a world-shaking news story.

No matter where in the world his crew is, as long as they can see a newspaper, they will understand what Luffy means.

"That's right, ring the damn bell!"

The Golden Lion slapped his thigh excitedly: "Back when I was causing havoc in Marineford, I was only focused on killing people and demolishing houses. How come I didn't think of this!"

That's a brilliant idea! Straw Hat, Rayleigh, let's do it!

That way, the world's attention will instantly be focused on us again, letting Newgate and Kaido know that the New World is lively, and the first half is anything but quiet! Hehehehe!

Jinbe, standing to the side, didn't know what to say.

He seemed to know why the Golden Lion was imprisoned in Impel Down.

Luffy stroked his chin, lost in thought.

Luffy was quite aware that Shiki was just trying to cause a big incident.

He was not afraid of the navy.

However, after the Impel Down War, Luffy prefers to use his power on necessary adventures and protecting his friends.

But Rayleigh is right.

If simply ringing a bell can convey information without triggering a large-scale conflict, it seems like a very efficient method.

Jinbe, who was standing nearby, said, "Mr. Luffy, you should think this through. The Navy won't just let us go in and ring the bell for no reason. Even if the main force goes to the New World, the one left behind won't be Scarecrow. Besides, wouldn't doing this cause trouble for Amazon Lily?"

steady!

Jinbe is considering things from the perspective of the Straw Hat crew.

Yes, that's right, Jinbe has joined the Straw Hat crew.

Although the process of joining was somewhat confusing.

Luffy was just saying it casually at the time, but he didn't expect Jinbe to take it so seriously.

However, Jinbe's words still reminded Luffy.

Hancock is, after all, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea under the World Government. Protecting them is already very risky, and it would be bad if she went out and caused trouble for them.

"trouble?"

Golden Lion scoffed, "Do pirates need to think twice before acting? Since Hancock dared to hide you here, why would she be afraid of this little trouble?"

Besides, we'll just knock and run. I'll use my abilities to fly away with you. By the time the navy reacts, we'll be long gone!

As for the navy left behind? Hmph, I'm not bragging, but with the current strength of Marineford, a few of us could storm in, ring the bell, and come out again. Who could stop us?

Rayleigh shook his head and said, "The Navy's strength should not be underestimated. Although the Impel Down War severely damaged them, the World Government has a deep foundation."

In response to the current chaos, the navy is conducting an unprecedented global recruitment drive, reportedly even targeting admirals.

"General level?"

Luffy was somewhat surprised, "Can this kind of power be confiscated?"

Or perhaps this ocean possesses the power of a naval admiral?

Luffy has fought against the Marine Admirals and found them to be quite troublesome.

Aokiji and his group are not only difficult to kill, but also possess terrifying destructive power.

Shouldn't such strong individuals be as free and unrestrained as Rayleigh and Shiki?

Or perhaps like the Four Emperors, they could establish their own independent territories?

Why would they be willing to be bound by naval rules?

Jinbe said, “Mr. Luffy, this ocean is vast and full of hidden talents. The World Government has more than a hundred member countries, many of which have a long history. Some people may choose to join the Navy because of their ideals, responsibilities, ambitions, or simply to seek a large enough stage.”

Luffy nodded thoughtfully.

For example, the two captains of the Alabasta Kingdom's guard are both ability users and are quite powerful.

There are many similar cases among the member states of the Union.

"Indeed, Zephyr, Garp, Sengoku... didn't many heroes emerge in the Navy during our time?"

The seas are now even more chaotic, and the conditions and powers offered by the World Government to maintain stability are likely extraordinary. It's not surprising that this has attracted top-tier powerhouses.

Rayleigh's words made the Golden Lion curl his lip in disdain:

"Ultimately, the problem lies with the World Government's system of governance!"

Jinbe agreed: "Many powerful pirates in the New World come from some of the member states."

"Then the World Government's rule is too mediocre."

Luffy couldn't help but complain, "Why would someone like that become a pirate?"

Aside from those like Luffy who simply pursue their dreams, most people who go to sea to become pirates are forced to do so out of necessity to make a living.

"I even think that the Celestial Dragons' Celestial Gold is the real culprit that started the Great Pirate Era."

The golden lion burst into laughter.

The celestial gold has caused widespread suffering among the people of various kingdoms, forcing many to turn to sea as piracy.

Internal corruption has proliferated, and privileges have become rampant.

Even scum like the Celestial Dragons can be called world nobles.

The older generation of pirates, such as Shiki and Rayleigh, also had no good feelings towards the Celestial Dragons.

Having roamed the New World for so many years, he has taken the lives of many Celestial Dragons.

However, they were all suppressed by the World Government.

This is the first time that something like Luffy's story has been reported or broadcast live in front of the whole world.

Rayleigh also remarked, "If the world were truly at peace and people lived in harmony, where would all these pirates come from?"

Even if there were pirates, they wouldn't have developed into a force like the Revolutionary Army.

Mentioning the Celestial Dragons, Kuma, who had been standing silently like a statue not far away, trembled almost imperceptibly.

In the depths of those empty eyes, there seemed to be an extremely faint ripple, but it quickly returned to deathly silence.

"The revolutionary army?"