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

Then, the scientifically-minded God of War, Jaigolusia Satan, vanished completely amidst the power struggles.

The five elders were sweating profusely and dared not even breathe.

Satan was killed.

No, it should be said that Satan was recovered.

Im withdrew the power he had given him, returning him to nothingness.

For Im, this is the option that minimizes the loss.

If Satan were to die at the hands of Straw Hat Luffy, the power that Straw Hat Luffy severed would be permanently consumed, which would affect Im himself. But now, while he is still alive, Im can personally recover the power and minimize the impact.

But precisely because of this, the five elders were even more apprehensive.

Lord Im was disappointed in Satan.

So, will they be next?

"From this day forward,"

Im's voice rang out calmly, "The position of God of Scientific Defense shall be taken over by Figarando Gringu Saint."

A figure emerged from the shadows.

It was a man who looked remarkably like Shanks, with a crescent-shaped hairstyle and long, light-colored hair that formed a pair of straight, side-pointing spikes on the left and right sides of his head.

Figarando Grimousse.

Supreme Commander of the Knights of God.

The king who once reigned supreme in God Valley, and also Shanks' father.

"Yes."

Grimm knelt on one knee and respectfully accepted the appointment; he had finally achieved his goal!

I've been coveting the position of the Five Elders since the Valley of the Gods era, and today I finally got it.

Im's gaze swept over the people present, finally landing on the screen of the video Den Den Mushi.

"The Straw Hat Pirates".

His voice remained calm, but everyone could sense the killing intent within it.

"Starting today, this will be our top priority. We can't let him run rampant any longer."

The five elders bowed their heads and responded in unison.

The Straw Hat Pirates have indeed become a major threat.

There's a Nika-Kazuke Fruit user on the ship, a Devil Child who can decipher the Poneglyphs, and now there's another Sing-Sing-Kazuke Fruit user with the power to destroy the world.

Moreover, those officials were all ridiculously powerful.

The three-sword style swordsman, the black-legged cook, the rare Logia-type Devil Fruit user, and the former Marine Admiral Aokiji, and the former Marine Admiral candidate Gion—any one of them could give the Marines a headache.

If left unchecked, such a pirate crew will eventually become a force that shakes the foundations of the World Government.

“If necessary, your son will contribute to our cause.”

Im's gaze fell on Gringu Saint.

Green Gu Sheng's body stiffened.

He certainly knew who Im was referring to.

Red-haired Shanks.

His rebellious son, despite having the qualifications to join the Knights of God, insisted on becoming a pirate and eventually became one of the Four Emperors.

In Eregia, Shanks openly confronted the Navy, even going so far as to face Akainu head-on in order to save Uta.

Im clearly remembered this, and was obviously very dissatisfied with Shanks' actions this time.

“Yes,” Grimm replied in a low voice.

Im said nothing more, turned and disappeared into the shadows of power.

After a long while, the five elders slowly stood up.

The atmosphere was terribly oppressive.

The shadow of Satan's death still loomed over them, and the feeling of shared sorrow weighed heavily on everyone's hearts.

Their lives are in Im's control; if Im so desires, he can reclaim them at any time, just as he would reclaim Satan.

Chapter 485 Uta Goes to Bed

Satan is dead.

Among the five senior alumni who frequently go out on field missions, the pace of updates and iterations is the fastest.

The saying goes, "If you don't do it, you won't make a mistake," and the other five elders clearly understand this principle.

Otherwise, why would the God of War position be the one with the most players changing positions?

The Five Elders are not fixed and can be replaced at any time. They rely on Lord Im's power to live, so they must also be prepared to die for Lord Im at any time.

There was no time to mourn Satan's departure; the Five Elders' faces were filled with barely concealed fear.

Having lived for hundreds of years, I never imagined that one day I would face such a situation.

If the Straw Hats don't die, the Satans will likely suffer the same fate.

"What do we do now?"

"The Straw Hat crew's strength far exceeds our expectations," Marcus Mars asked.

Concentrate all resources?

What about the world government's rule?

"Let the pirates fight it out,"

A smile played on Garin's lips. "I remember a guy named Blackbeard who's been contacting us lately."

The four looked at him, a thoughtful look in their eyes.

Blackbeard Teach, a dual Devil Fruit user, is an ambitious and powerful pirate. If it weren't for the Straw Hat Pirates causing such a stir in the last two years, he would be the strongest contender for the title of Emperor of the Sea.

Now, he's jokingly called "One-Ear".

He had one of his ears cut off by Luffy when he was in Impel Down.

“That guy’s bloodline is also our enemy,” Sacred Worchul said, frowning.

"The most important thing right now is Nika."

Garin smiled dismissively. "Besides, we don't only have Blackbeard as an option."

He looked out the window; that was the direction of Eregia Island.

"We could try to contact those pirates that Straw Hat Luffy defeated."

Kaido is still alive.

The straw hat has also declared war on the old lady.

If one Yonko (Four Emperors) can't defeat the Straw Hats, what about two Yonko teaming up?

What if we add the power of the World Government?

There are reasons why the world government has been able to maintain its dominant position.

Violent armies, technology, public opinion intelligence, history... these are all forces of the world government.

This will let the Straw Hat crew experience what it's like to be the enemy of the world.

"A good idea. We can use the grudges between pirates. Their struggle for the title of Pirate King is inevitable. The Straw Hats will definitely clash with them, and even the Whitebeard Pirates are no exception. This world is full of betrayal."

Piet Saint nodded. "I'll leave this matter to you."

"Don't worry, pirates are easy to deal with with a little effort. However, given my current status, it would be a great honor for them to meet those pirates in person."

Garin Saint sat in the seat that Satan had previously occupied.

In a way, he really has to thank the Straw Hat Boy, otherwise this position wouldn't have been so easy to get.

……

On the New World, aboard the Sunny.

Uta had a very, very long dream.

In her dream, she stood on the stage of Elegia, surrounded by countless fans, but the fans' faces were not smiling; instead, they were filled with indifference and questioning.

"Uta, why did you drag us into this?"

What's going on with this monster?

Do you know we almost died?

The sounds came from all directions, and Uta had nowhere to escape. She wanted to explain and apologize, but the words wouldn't come out.

They could only retreat.

Even navy personnel in uniform appeared in the crowd, as well as CP0 members wearing masks, pointing their guns at her with murderous intent in their eyes.

"Users of the Song-Song Fruit are dangerous beings and must be eliminated!"

Gunshots and a cacophony of questions rang out.

"No!"

Uta suddenly opened his eyes.

The first thing I saw was an unfamiliar ceiling.

She gasped for breath, and it took her a while to come to her senses and realize that it was just a dream.

But my head was still spinning, like it was filled with something, and it hurt terribly.