The natural system started off strong, but the navy finally reached its peak!

The curtain has been fully raised on a final drama, personally orchestrated by "God" and concerning the future of the world.

All the actors have entered the venue.

Meanwhile, the director and the final audience sit high on their 'thrones,' observing with indifference.

Chapter 695 'Revolution' begins, G-2 clears passage.

At the same moment that the Five Elders emerged from the Holy Land

New World, Naval Base G-2.

This is the only official ascent route connecting the New World seas with the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, making it extremely strategically important.

Since Gern declared an independent navy and completely broke with the World Government, the garrison forces here have also undergone reorganization.

The current base commander and supreme commander is Smoker, the "White Hunter," known for his tough style and Logia-type Smoke-Smoke Fruit.

And Tashigi, a female swordswoman adjutant who is quite 'meticulous' and has excellent swordsmanship.

At this moment, the atmosphere in front of the magnificent ascent passageway entrance platform of G-2 base was somewhat subtle.

A team is passing through a naval checkpoint in an orderly manner.

Prepare to board a special ship and use the upwelling currents to travel to Mary Geoise, the sacred land on the Red Line.

But the composition of this team is enough to leave anyone in the know speechless.

The leader, clad in a dark green cloak, had a deep red square tattoo on his left cheek; his expression was composed, and his gaze was profound.

He was wanted by the World Government and was recently arrested along with Shanks by the Heavenly Tremor.

Monkey D. Dragon, the revolutionary leader known as "the world's most dangerous criminal"!

Following behind him were the core members of the Revolutionary Army: Sabo, Ivankov the Transvestite King, Lightning, Belo Betty, Raven, Lindbergh, and others.

Although they were not fully armed, they all exuded a calm and collected aura, clearly prepared to deal with any situation.

Even more surprisingly, among this revolutionary army was a young officer dressed in a standard naval officer's uniform and wearing a naval justice cloak.

Koby's expression was serious, his back ramrod straight, and he held an official document bearing the seal of an Independent Navy Admiral in his hand.

Walking to the side and front of the group, he seemed to be playing some kind of "guide" or "liaison officer" role.

The naval soldiers guarding the base stood ramrod straight, eyes fixed straight ahead, strictly carrying out the clearance order.

But when he glanced at this strange "alliance" out of the corner of his eye, he still couldn't hide his shock and confusion.

Inside the platform's command tower, Tashigi watched the procession passing below through the observation window.

His hand unconsciously tightened around the hilt of the Shigure sword at his waist, his face full of confusion.

Then, unable to resist glancing at Smoker, who was leaning against the railing beside him, silently smoking, he asked in a low voice...

"Lieutenant General Smoker... are we really okay with just letting them go up like this, following the Field Marshal's secret orders?"

"They are...the revolutionary army!"

Smoker took a deep drag on his cigar and slowly exhaled a thick white smoke ring.

Amidst the swirling smoke, she didn't immediately answer Tashigi, her gaze still following the steady back of the dragon below.

Until most of the revolutionary army entered the special cabin.

“I know they are the Revolutionary Army,” Smoker finally spoke, his voice low and deep.

"Moreover, he knows better than anyone what the man's danger and the ideas he represents mean for the existing 'order'."

"But, Tashigi, our Marshal... he has already taken that step."

It's not just about declaring independence and breaking with the government.

Now, he is taking concrete actions to unite all forces that can be united.

Go and challenge that 'absolute authority' that has reigned at the pinnacle of the Red Earth for eight hundred years.

"This is no longer a simple conflict between the Navy and pirates, or between the Navy and the Revolutionary Army."

This is a war... concerning the future direction of the world.

And we are the 'Independent Navy'.

Tashigi listened to Smoker's words and nodded as if she understood but not quite.

But she's naturally a bit silly and adorably naive.

So he blinked his big, bespectacled eyes, which made him look a little silly.

Seeing Smoky's sullen expression, as if he had eaten a bitter melon, he asked...

"Lieutenant General Smoker, are you... worried?"

That makes sense, though, they were helping the revolutionary army enter the holy land...

From any perspective, this is something that is enough to shake the world.

This is a 'major event' that would also be met with extreme hostility from world governments!

"As the ones carrying out these tasks, we must be under a lot of pressure, right?"

"What am I worried about?!"

Smoker suddenly raised his voice like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, startling Tashigi.

Smoker ripped the cigar from his mouth and pointed the burning butt down the gangway where people had already boarded the plane.

Koby, who was about to enter the cabin, had an undisguised look of displeasure on his face.

"I'm so confused!! Why is that?!"

Smoker practically yelled it out:

"I, Smoker, am the Supreme Commander of G-2 Base!"

A dignified naval vice admiral stationed here!

In terms of seniority, ability, loyalty to the marshal's orders, and the strength of my execution, in what way am I inferior to that brat?!

He pointed at Koby, spitting almost flying out of his mouth:

"What makes him so special?! Huh?! A guy who doesn't even have a formal independent unit number!"

A colonel! Even, even one who was personally named by the marshal as the 'disgrace of the navy'!

Why was this kind of 'escort the revolutionary army leader straight to the heart of the enemy' strategy?

This sounds like a 'major mission' that will go down in history... and it's going to fall on his shoulders?!

Why was he chosen to represent our navy in making contact with the revolutionary army?

It even looks like they'll be working together?!

Smoker grew increasingly angry as he spoke, and wisps of smoke began to escape from his body.

He felt like a "gatekeeper" excluded from the core operations.

Although I know that goalkeeping is equally important, watching others perform that legendary task is...

He felt a tightness in his chest, especially since the executor was Koby, whom he had always felt was a bit "out of touch"!

Seeing Smoker's huff and puff, Tashigi pushed up her glasses.

Recalling some "common sense" information about promotion and resumes that I had heard at Naval Headquarters before, I blurted out...

"Um... Lieutenant General Smoker, could it be... that the Field Marshal is thinking of you?"

"what?"

Smoker was taken aback, his anger subsided slightly, and he looked at Tashigi with a puzzled expression.

Tashigi nodded seriously and analyzed.

"Look, Vice Admiral Smoker, you're definitely planning to compete for the position of Admiral in the future, right?"

"Yes."

Smoker was very clear about his qualifications.

His graduation year was second only to the era of the Four Generals.

To put it more nicely, he and Gern were contemporaries!

"That's exactly right! Lieutenant General Smoker, that's common knowledge! The Field Marshal certainly knows as well."

"When selecting generals, while ability is the most important factor, 'resume' and 'stance' are also crucial!"

She counted on her fingers, trying to make her words sound more convincing:

"If you were to personally 'escort' the revolutionary army into the holy land this time, even with the marshal's secret orders..."

This incident will definitely become a very... well, controversial 'point' on your resume in the future.

Those conservatives might use this to attack you, accusing you of 'colluding with the revolutionary army' and affecting your promotion.

It could even become a handle for political enemies to attack the marshal's personnel choices.

“But sending Colonel Koby is a different story!” Tashigi’s eyes lit up, feeling she had found the key.

"Colonel Koby... well, his current rank and position are still far from that of a general, so there's no need to consider such complex political implications for the time being."

Moreover, he is... rather 'simple' and doesn't think too much when carrying out orders, which makes him perfect for this kind of sensitive mission that requires strict confidentiality.

The marshal might be doing this to protect your future promotion prospects from the negative impact of this incident!

After saying that, Tashigi herself thought the explanation was quite reasonable, nodded vigorously, and looked at Smoker, waiting for his reaction.

Smoker, cigar in mouth, listened to Tashigi's "naive" yet not without reason analysis.

The anger on his face gradually subsided, replaced by a strange expression that was somewhere between "sudden realization" and "speechlessness".

"is that so?"

He muttered to himself, put the cigar back in his mouth, took a deep drag, and slowly exhaled the smoke.

But strangely enough, it seems... to make some sense.

Given Marshal Gern's calculating (crossed out) far-sighted nature, he might actually have considered this aspect.

Protecting the political future of subordinates?

Although I'm still a little annoyed (why can't I do something exciting!).

But after Tashigi said that, the feeling of being "abandoned" seemed to dissipate quite a bit.

He looked down again; the revolutionary ships had closed their hatches and were beginning their final preparations for ascent.

Koby's figure also disappeared into the cabin.

"Hmph..." Smoker finally snorted, turned away from the railing, and headed towards the command room.

"Forget it. Guarding the gate is my duty too."

As for that pink-haired brat... let's hope he doesn't mess things up.

He was still sharp-tongued, but his tone had returned to its usual rough and calm.

"Notify all positions that the promotion process is now on Level 1 alert!"

"Not even a fly will be allowed to slip up or down our G-2 until we receive the next orders!"

"Yes, Lieutenant General Smoker!"

Chapter 696 Five men, in perfect unison, were cut in half at the waist.

Above Egerhard, darkness twisted and oppressive auras surged forth.

The four pillars of light, symbolizing supreme authority, completely dissipated.

When five figures exuding a terrifying aura were fully revealed on the ruins

The air on the entire island seemed to freeze.

All voices seemed to be swallowed up by this unprecedented collective pressure.

The remnants of the Blackbeard Pirates