Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 588 The World Towards a New Era

Marineford.

Just as they were still locked in a stalemate, the Gate of Justice poured into warships one after another, each warship filled with ninjas, samurai and pirates.

"Those are... the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates!"

A group of revolutionary soldiers on guard duty watched this scene with horror as countless warships surrounded Marineford.

The allied forces finally arrived at Marineford.

This coalition force of over 100,000 men became an overwhelming force.

Whether it was the Whitebeard Pirates who wanted to retreat, the Revolutionary Army, or the remnants of the Red-Haired Pirates, they were all completely surrounded and captured by this allied force.

This coalition force also intimidated the navy.

This was to prevent those in the Navy who were still loyal to Sengoku and Garp from causing any trouble in Marineford.

With the arrival of this allied force, everyone knew in their hearts that they had already lost the war. Perhaps they had already been defeated the moment Uehara Naraku revealed his invincible power...

However, the arrival of the allied forces became the final straw that broke their back.

This also means that the Akatsuki organization is not just composed of strong individuals; they also have a large army, and more importantly, a well-rested and prepared force.

"Alright, let's end it here..."

Gol D. Roger, the newly resurrected Pirate King, once again sported his hearty smile: "The story of pirates... will eventually come to an end!"

Ten days later.

That war that shook the world has long since ended.

During this period, newspapers around the world sold out, because every event in that war was headline-worthy and enough to shock the entire world.

Two things were undoubtedly the most shocking...

First, the World Government was destroyed by the Akatsuki organization, and the world entered the Akatsuki era; second, the Pirate King Gol D. Roger was resurrected by the leader of Akatsuki.

This means that no one could steal the One Piece before the Pirate King.

As the Akatsuki organization announced, the Great Pirate Era, started by Gol D. Roger, has come to an end, and the world no longer needs pirates.

Just in exchange…

Xiao pioneered a new model.

Any pirate crew that has not caused significant direct or indirect damage to any part of the world can go to Marineford to appeal for the removal of their bounty and register as a sailing crew.

Each adventure party even had a strict ranking system.

Every year, the Akatsuki organization conducts an assessment. After rigorous testing, the elite members of each sailing group are accepted as official members of Akatsuki.

Every official member of Akatsuki has the right to vote at the World Conference.

This matter was naturally opposed by many member states of the World Government. In that case, only the strong would have a say. What should the kings of these countries do?

Many nations on the high seas do not recognize Akatsuki's rule, which he inherited from the World Government, and some smaller countries even want to emulate the Twenty Kings who established the World Government...

These countries are just ridiculous...

Because all the original Four Emperors pirate crews have registered as S-class crews after this policy was announced, Marco and Portgas D. Ace have replaced Whitebeard.

Edward Newgate, the white-bearded swan, is gone.

No one knows his whereabouts. Some speculate that he was imprisoned in Impel Down by the Akatsuki organization, while others speculate that he may have already passed away.

Some speculate that he might want to maintain his last shred of dignity as a pirate…

After all, he was a remnant of the old era…

From now on, having to break free from the identity of a pirate that one has used all one's life seems like an unacceptable thing no matter how you look at it.

Regardless...

They are all in the past.

Regardless of whether people are optimistic or pessimistic about Akatsuki's rule, they all have to face Akatsuki's rule. This is a super power that has already recruited two of the Four Emperors and has taken over all the armies left behind by the World Government!

Marineford.

A plenary meeting of the Xiao organization was held.

A group of Akatsuki members were here. This meeting included all the powerful figures who held dominance in this world, many of whom were their enemies just ten days ago.

However, the Akatsuki organization didn't care about any of this...

The members of Akatsuki didn't care about these former enemies, because they all knew very well who the victors and the conquered were.

As Fleet Admiral and Marine Hero, Sengoku the Buddha and Garp also have their own place, both casually draped in black robes with auspicious cloud patterns.

Actually, for the navy...

They don't care who they are loyal to.

Besides, the Akatsuki organization doesn't seem so evil now; it's said that their policies and systems in Wano Country are far more advanced than those of other countries…

And to be honest...

The World Government, an organization established by the Celestial Dragons, is rotten to the core. Even if the Akatsuki is bad, how bad can it be?

Not to mention, the Akatsuki organization seems to be doing quite well...

If Sengoku the Buddha had known about the Akatsuki's power and its principles earlier, perhaps he wouldn't have minded serving the organization...

This proves that they don't want to turn this world into a pirate playground, but rather that they want to govern this world properly.

That's more normal...

The victors may not necessarily want their world to descend into chaos.

The only troublesome thing is that nobody knows the personality of Uehara Naraku, the leader of Akatsuki, because he seems to be the kind of person who does whatever he wants…

And he seems a bit petty...

Just as Sengoku was lost in thought, Kaido plopped down next to him, with the Three Disasters and several of his subordinates sitting behind him.

Kaido gazed at the podium in the conference room and said somewhat casually, "Fleet Admiral Sengoku, consider forming an alliance with us... We have an issue that Linlin has already agreed to, at least ten votes have been cast in this meeting..."

"..."

Hearing Kaido's words, Garp, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Hahaha... What's with this alliance...? Something feels off!"

That's really weird...

It's utterly baffling that a notorious pirate would seek an alliance with a Marine Admiral and a Marine hero!

"..."

Sengoku adjusted his glasses, glanced at Kabuto Yakushi, Aokiji, and the others sitting not far from them, and whispered, "Kaido, we only have two votes. With so many people around, it doesn't seem like we'll be of much use..."

"Hmph, it seems you still don't understand Xiao's situation. What a waste..."

Kaido slowly stood up and left, leading his subordinates to change positions and return to Big Mom's side.

soon…

As the Akatsuki meeting began, Sengoku finally understood just how important his and Garp's votes were; even a single vote could lead to disaster…

"The first issue is our opinion on how to handle the East China Sea. To date, not a single member state of the East China Sea has submitted to us... This weakest sea should be completely destroyed as a warning to other seas... They have no value and the chance of them producing strong individuals is very low..."

"We believe that the quickest way is to directly trigger a tsunami thousands of meters high that could sweep across the entire East China Sea..."

"..."

Karp was practically going crazy listening to this.

What the hell is this hellish meeting?!

Why was the first thing they wanted to do to destroy his homeland? They even made it sound like a tsunami thousands of meters high was a bit unbelievable...

but…

It doesn't seem that complicated.

BIG MOM alone can do it!

Sengoku the Buddha and Garp watched helplessly as a group of people dressed in black robes with auspicious cloud patterns either voted in favor or abstained, seemingly indifferent. There were even a few guys wearing hats with the characters for "earth" and "thunder" on them encouraging others to vote in favor...

This is absolutely infuriating...

Fortunately, a large number of members of the Akatsuki abstained, and with Kabuto's help, the issue failed to pass by a single vote...

At this kind of meeting…

Every vote is important, not to mention that Sengoku and Garp have two votes each!

"Don't come to Akatsuki's meeting unprepared."

After a long meeting, Kabuto Yakushi gazed at Sengoku the Buddha and said softly, "This meeting could decide the fate of the entire world at any moment. If we're not careful, a devastating disaster could occur. From now on, Fleet Admiral and Mr. Garp will just have to follow us..."

"..."

Sengoku's expression was rather unpleasant.

Before the Akatsuki took over the world, he was Kabuto Yakushi's puppet; after the Akatsuki took over the world, he was still Kabuto Yakushi's puppet...

This is...

Didn't I join Akatsuki for nothing?

Just as Sengoku was about to say something to Kabuto Yakushi, the sky suddenly darkened in an instant; it had been daytime just moments before, but in the blink of an eye, it had turned into night…

"It's about to begin."

Kabuto Yakushi slowly closed his eyes, whispering, "From this moment on, the two worlds will be connected; from this moment on, Lord Naraku will become an omniscient god!"

"..."

The Warring States period had a strange expression.

Fortunately, the darkness did not last too long. After a few minutes, the sun shone again on the sea.

The world was in a state of panic for a while, but it was over soon after.

No one knows what happened.

Only Enel, still on the moon in the original universe, looked at the empty space next to the moon, scratching his head in confusion, wondering who could tell him where his hometown had gone.

The main text has ended...

I'm thinking about whether to write some slice-of-life pirate stories next or just start...

(End of this chapter)