One Piece: A Guide for Ordinary Players

Now that Kaido has fulfilled his promise, he has almost trained Luffy to his strongest form. He has forced Luffy to develop both the Conqueror's Haki technique and the awakening of his Devil Fruit. Now it is Shanks' turn to fulfill his promise.

But now Shanks doesn't even dare to come see me in person. He just sent a subordinate to tell me to come find him in three months to gain experience.

The time dimension in the One Piece world is unusually slow. The plot that takes three months in this world would take three years in other anime, except for that certain elementary school student who has mastered the rules of death.

According to the plot update schedule before Robert's time travel, the ultimate battle in this world will begin in at most one month.

Counting from the first day of the World Government Summit, it took Luffy and his crew about twenty days to defeat Kaido and Big Mom.

Including the post-war banquet, the entire Wano Country incident was over in less than a month.

After the Onigashima battle, Luffy set sail and arrived at Egghead Island within a week. From arriving on the island to the arrival of the Five Elders, and then escaping Eghardt, it only took him one day.

The ship that took us to Elbaf was a giant ship, which was more than ten times the size of the Thousand Sunny and naturally more than ten times faster. It took us only one day to reach Elbaf.

Based on Robert's experience of chasing pirates for over ten years, the Elbaf arc, although it is the final battle, will definitely not last longer than the Wano Country arc.

The battle in Wano Country has lasted for more than twenty days, and the battle in Elbaf is unlikely to last even a month.

In that case, Shanks's suggestion to come back in three months to fulfill the agreement is less credible than simply telling me he intends to renege on the deal; at least that would show some honesty.

The World Government might be overthrown in three months, and I have no intention of dominating the pirate world. Wouldn't it be more enjoyable to just wander around freely? Why bother leveling up?

Robert's words made Beckman blush, and he opened his mouth to explain: "Kaido must have told you the rules for becoming a master who surpasses the limit. That kind of battle is not something you can just fight casually. You must be fully prepared and find a breakthrough through life and death."

"You've just gone through a series of battles, fighting on both the battlefields of Mary Geoise and the New World. Your physical and mental state is not at its best..."

Robert raised his hand to interrupt Beckman, saying, "Don't give me that nonsense. I'm in great shape right now. Why would I need to wait three more months?"

"If Shanks is planning to renege on the agreement, he should just say so. This agreement wasn't made between him and me in the first place, so don't try to fool me with your tricks."

"Shanks is a coward who only wants to take advantage of others and is unwilling to make any sacrifices himself. Kaido might be fooled by him, but I have never placed any hope in him."

"Get out of here. Go back and tell Shanks that I, Robert, will get what I want myself. I don't need him to scoop it out like he's constipated."

Beckman's already flushed face turned even redder, and he loudly protested, "It's not that you need a rest, it's Shanks!"

"We just had a big battle with Blackbeard, and he was injured!"

Do you think fighting a wounded soldier can push you to your limits?

Robert paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "So Shanks was injured, no wonder he didn't come to see me in person."

"Alright, you can go back now. I've already found a worthy opponent to push my limits, so I don't need him to give me experience."

Beckman, looking resentful, was put on the ship and left, while Robert quickly disappeared from the dock as well.

Although the Indians set off from the Thunder Department's own territory, only Robert came to see them off; none of the other key members of the Thunder Department showed up.

Beckman had already sensed something was wrong, but as an outsider delivering a message, he naturally couldn't ask whether there was any factional infighting within the Thunder Department.

Robert said that there were no urgent matters that would take up his energy recently, but in fact he still had quite a few things to deal with.

Even for such a big event as seeing off Ah San, no one else came. It wasn't that there was a problem among the high-ranking members of the Thunder Department, but rather that Robert didn't want Beckman to see some of the Thunder Department's actions, so he told everyone to go to Hela and wait for him to hold a meeting.

In a huge conference room, apart from the cadres who were assigned tasks and unable to attend, even the middle-level officers who were supposed to be stationed in the newly reclaimed territory had all arrived in Hela through the portal opened by Da Luo.

Robert pushed open the door and entered, and everyone's eyes turned to him.

Robert first politely greeted his master, and then slowly sat down in the head seat.

On either side of the huge conference table sat important officers of the Raibu, including former Whitebeard squad captains led by Marco and Ace, as well as Robert's own men.

Redfield held Padon in his arms, with Uta and Sugar sitting beside him. Luo lay lazily in a comfortable chair, next to the chattering and excited Caesar Courland.

Several key representatives of the Tontatta tribe and representatives of the Sky Island were also present; this was the first time Robert had convened a conference with such a complete attendance.

Big Luo leaned close to Robert's ear: "Sir, everyone except Brother Rory and Miss Karina has arrived."

Robert nodded: "Everyone, after two years, we have finally returned to the ranks of the Four Emperors."

The people below had varying expressions. Some who had followed from the White Group couldn't help but feel a pang of regret, while others, like Caesar Courland who joined halfway through, were filled with the joy of instant success.

"But the Four Emperors are not our end. This sea is a man-eating place. If we relax for even a moment, we will be devoured until there is nothing left but bones."

"We can only be pushed forward step by step by the waves until we reach the highest peak!"

Robert's gaze swept firmly across everyone. Even Marco, with his calm and collected personality, did not object to Robert's words. Ace, who was full of adventurous spirit, even laughed excitedly.

Robert waited until everyone had finished expressing their emotions before continuing, "But now we are one of the Four Emperors. In fact, after Kaido and Charlotte Linlin were both defeated, we shouldn't even be called one of the Four Emperors anymore. We are now on the other side of the Red-Haired Pirates!"

"But what's next? What's our next step?"

Ace's eyes blazed: "Of course, it's to go to the end of the Grand Line, find the One Piece, and become the Pirate King!"

Robert shook his head: "I have a different opinion!"

Chapter 15 He's against the good women!

Ace wasn't angry because Robert contradicted him in public. In fact, he already knew that Robert asked the question in order to get a wrong answer and then bring out what he really wanted to say.

Ace only appears naive because of his kindness; in reality, he is quite intelligent.

"Isn't the Pirate King still a pirate? Everyone, as long as you're a pirate, you have to hide like a rat in a sewer, always on guard against the Navy's capture, challenges from other pirates, and sneak attacks from pirate hunters."

"Old Man treated the islands he occupied very well, even taking into account the local capacity to pay protection fees. But when he died, the whole world cheered, just because he was a pirate."

"And what about those Celestial Dragons? They are utterly wicked, a bunch of beasts. When they were collecting celestial gold from all over the world, they were completely exploiting the resources without considering how the people of various countries would live in the future. But how does the world view them? They are still high and mighty gods!"

A cruel smile appeared on Luo's face: "Gods? A bunch of trash, we'll kill them all sooner or later!"

He was born in Flevans, a town known as the White Town. The World Government had sent geologists to investigate the area and knew that the residents suffered from platinum lead sickness because of the large amount of platinum and lead in the underground mines. However, in order to ensure that the platinum and lead products produced there could continue to be sold and generate income, they chose to keep the information secret.

Neighboring countries considered platinum lead poisoning a contagious disease and launched a coalition to besiege Flevans. Luo's parents were killed before his eyes, and his sister was lost in the war.

Some veteran pirates hesitated, having spent most of their lives at sea and knowing all too well how powerful the World Government was, with the Celestial Dragons being the very foundation of its existence.

Even if they are just a bunch of pigs, the World Government still exists based on the underlying logic of the so-called original 20 people who established the world, so the descendants of these original 20 people must be worshipped as gods.

Hearing Robert bluntly declare his intention to kill the Celestial Dragons, some seasoned and cautious pirates were already worried that Robert might share the same thought.

Even if they become members of the Four Emperors' crew, attacking the Celestial Dragons would still invite the most severe retaliation from the World Government.

Robert observed everyone's reactions: "What, are you scared?"

“I know what you’re afraid of. Taking action against the Celestial Dragons is tantamount to declaring war on the World Government. They will send the Navy to carry out the most intense encirclement and suppression against us.”

"Is there any consequence more serious than this?"

Seeing that no one answered, Robert burst into laughter: "You see, isn't summoning the navy the most serious consequence?"

"Haven't the Navy already been here? Haven't we already declared war on the World Government?"

"Haven't I already killed more than one Celestial Dragon?"

The eyes of everyone present grew brighter and brighter. Previously, they had only subconsciously thought that the consequences of attacking the Celestial Dragons were unbearable, because this was the suggestion that the World Government had instilled in the minds of everyone in the world for hundreds of years.

But Robert has now ripped off this fig leaf. He's already done what he said about not being allowed to attack Celestial Dragons, and more than once!

During the World Conference, Robert and the Revolutionary Army even went on a killing spree in the so-called Land of the Gods, and countless Celestial Dragons were wiped out in the liberation operation.

And what was the result? The navy did indeed take advantage of the fact that the Raibu was most preoccupied to send troops to encircle and annihilate them, and the fleet was led by the marshal, with all three admirals present.

But what was the result? They were first weakened by waves of pirates from the New World, and finally stopped by Shanks after a great battle with the Big Mom Pirates without Charlotte Linlin.

The matter ended without even the Raibu Corps showing up. If the Raibu Corps had been able to send troops to join forces with the two major royal crews, Shanks and Big Mom, the Navy would probably have been utterly defeated!

The Navy is the strongest force under the World Government. The Five Elders and the Knights of God may sound powerful, but anyone who has fought them knows that those freaks are just taking advantage of their immortality. Their true strength is not even worthy of carrying the shoes of the three admirals.

"So everyone, let's change our pirate mindset!"

There's an old saying in my hometown: "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?"

"Those Celestial Dragons are just born into a good family, so why do they have the right to be high and mighty and decide the life and death of others?"

"As for those so-called original 20 people, they are a bunch of scum who stole the fruits of the revolution, yet they dare to call themselves saviors!"

"If the Celestial Dragons can govern the World Government, why can't we?"

"It's just that they have the bigger fists, so history can be written however they want!"

Redfield looked at Robert, momentarily lost in thought.

He once fought on par with the two great pirate crews, Roger and Whitebeard, all by himself, but in the end, Redfield had to admit that his ambitions were no match for those two.

Now he actually saw the shadows of those familiar old rivals in Robert, and the aura emanating from him was even stronger than Roger's!

Roger only wanted to find the so-called One Piece and become the Pirate King, but his apprentice actually wanted to overthrow the World Government and take its place!

Everyone present was stunned by Robert's words, and no one dared to respond at that moment.

Redfield suddenly laughed out loud. Since no one dared to take the bait, he, as the master, would speak up and send Robert on his way!

"I have been sailing the seas for decades and have fought against top pirates such as Roger, Whitebeard and Shiki."

"All this fighting is just helping the World Government eliminate destabilizing factors; it's just a minor skirmish."

"I've long since given up being a pirate. I haven't been back to my hometown for decades. I really want to go back openly and honestly!"

The moment the words "open and aboveboard" were uttered, everyone fell into deep thought. Even if they became famous pirates at sea, they could never return home openly and aboveboard.

There have been cases where brothers have gone home to visit their families, only to be betrayed by their hometown people because the bounty on their bodies was too tempting. They were then assassinated by the navy through poisoning, ambush, or other means, and the bounty was exchanged for the money.

As long as they remain pirates, they will forever live like rats in the gutter, just as Robert said!

Robert nodded to his master: "I'm different from everyone else; I didn't become a pirate willingly."

"Da Luo knows all about my past very well. Back then, I was a slave who was sold to Pirate Town."

"After I poisoned my old employer and escaped, I ate a Devil Fruit, but my first thought was still to live a normal life."

"But this world can't tolerate good people!"

Chapter 16 Reversing the Heavenly Gang

Ace knew all too well about Robert's past. Back then, Robert had just landed on Skypiea when he met Ace. At that time, Robert had absolutely no intention of becoming a pirate and even dared to openly visit the Marine base.

Robert slammed his fist on the conference table: "That bastard Akainu, he talks about justice all the time, but just because Blackbeard framed him, he wants to arrest me without even asking what happened."

"At that moment, I realized that innocence was not important, nor were the facts; what mattered was strength!"

"Their navy is powerful enough to portray an innocent person as a pirate who participated in the massacre of a city!"

"If the World Government is powerful enough, it can package the wicked Celestial Dragons as saviors!"