Pirate, I am the demon fox that brings disaster to the world!

Chapter 398: Four Countries and Burning

Time flies, fate is like a clock. As the waves of the sea continue to surge, time also passes slowly and quietly.

Eight years have passed in the blink of an eye since the Knights of God attacked Dressrosa and inflicted heavy damage on Azur Lane.

In the past eight years, as the World Government launched a new island cloud tool as a medium to cross the Red Earth Continent, the only communication channel between the first half of the Grand Line and the New World has now been completely monopolized by it.

In addition, since the navy integrated the armies of various countries to achieve a huge increase in military strength, the four seas and the waters in the first half of the Grand Line have become a far more cruel and difficult trial ground for pirates than before.

Therefore, the pirates who are still active in the first half of the war despite being hunted by the navy are obviously much better in quality than before.

However, on the contrary, the new world now seems to have become an abandoned "lawless sea" -

The dessert kingdom, Totland, was once more like a loose dessert factory under the title of "World Country" that served Big Mom, rather than a strict country.

However, under the leadership of the new leader Katakuri and the intervention of Charlotte's "son-in-law" Yakumo Haku, not only did the sea area under its control expand by nearly half, but it also achieved a certain degree of change.

In addition to appropriately delegating the jurisdiction of each island, the entire Totland has completed the transformation into a "nationalization". Charlotte Linlin enjoys the supreme status as the queen, and the management of the entire country is entirely completed by the "Dessert Cabinet", with Katakuri at the head and the others being outstanding ministers from various islands.

At present, although half of this "dessert cabinet" still comes from the Charlotte family, non-Charlotte members have gradually gained a say. I think as time goes by, it will eventually play its due role.

In addition, there is Elbaf, the country of giants.

As a country with a long history that once caused great waves on the sea, Elbaf was briefly opened to the outside world after Harald came to power and re-established contact with other countries. However, with the unexpected death of the former king and the rise of the new king Loki, this openness was temporarily interrupted.

It was not until the Battle of Marineford and the G-1 branch eight years ago, the fall of the Knights of God, and the unprecedented weakening of the World Government's presence in the New World, that such openness was implemented again.

However, unlike Harald before him, Loki was clearly not very interested in peaceful communication.

After quickly occupying several human kingdoms around Elbaf as outposts with thunderous force, Loki officially pushed the "Giant Mercenaries" and "Giant Warships" into the entire New World!

Whether it is the amazing combat power of a one-man army or the pinnacle of shipbuilding technology, Elbaf's combat power is simply incomparable to that of ordinary human countries. Many countries have fallen under the attack of the giants, but many countries have also expanded rapidly and become local hegemons!

Loki was obviously happy to see such a scene, and he even enthusiastically selected the strongest warriors from among the warriors of Elbaf to form the most powerful mercenary organization today - Surtur's Hammer!

Unknowingly, many battles between countries have evolved into internal duels among Elbaf's mercenaries. The fate of many countries has fluctuated in these battles, and their future is unpredictable.

It is worth mentioning that with the implementation of the giant mercenaries, the warrior spirit that had been briefly depressed due to Harald's previous reforms was awakened again by Loki's seemingly playful behavior!

Coupled with the new prosperity brought about by the "military opening" and the huge benefits brought by the cooperation and alliance with Inazuma and Totland, Loki, the fledgling new king, has won a lot of prestige and trust.

Now, the title of "Son of the Curse" that was avoided and even secretly despised is gradually fading under the glory of the king. In the eyes of many giants, a great king is slowly rising!

Just like the brilliance of the sun!

Then there is the revolutionary army.

After suffering heavy losses in the Battle of Dressrosa, in order to prevent the Knights of God from attacking again, Drago, filled with grief and guilt, moved his headquarters back to Baldigo.

As an emerging force fighting for independence and resisting tyranny, after seeing that Azur Lane was strongly targeted by the World Government, many people and rebels who were ready to join forces with the Revolutionary Army to overthrow the tyranny of their own country began to back off, because they didn't know if they would be the next to encounter such a heavy disaster.

However, even so, there are still many people who are on the verge of despair or even facing life and death situations who responded to the call of "revolution".

After eight years of recuperation and development and growth, with the strong support of Inazuma and the painstaking efforts of the Revolutionary Army, today's Azur Lane spreads new ideas, practices new systems, and has become the ideal country in the hearts of many people in the New World.

Those who employed giant mercenaries to expand their empires while imposing heavy taxes on the people, those who were forced to pay exorbitant reparations due to the giant mercenaries' defeat in battle, and those who, although not experiencing war, still endured heavy exploitation and oppression every day...

Countless people are willing to leave their homes and take a boat to the sea, just to reach the waters of the Blue Lane.

Not only because of the alliance agreement between Inazuma and Elbaf: Giant mercenaries are not allowed to participate in wars involving Inazuma,

It is also because Azur Lane now opens its arms to welcome every child of the sea, just as its name reveals - to unite everyone under a unified route and share the sea that belongs to everyone!

Totland, Elbaf, Azur Lane, and Inazuma, this is the order and pattern of the new world today.

Looking at the entire New World, Azur Lane occupies a large population base due to its own openness. Totland and Inazuma are on par with each other. As for Elbaf, although it has the smallest base, its average combat power may be the strongest.

It is worth mentioning that although there are occasional conflicts among the four forces, they can always maintain a delicate balance.

Through marriage, Totlan became friends with Elbaf and Inazuma.

Azur Lane has the deepest relationship with Inazuma, and maintains superficial exchanges, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence with other forces.

Although Elbaf seems a little distant due to the difference in ethnicity, he gets along well with Totland because of Loki's love for Lola. At the same time, because of Yakumo Shiro, he and Inazuma have a mutual understanding.

Inazuma is located between the other three, and is quietly in the center by virtue of the twisting of various chains.

The Four Emperors? That was a thing of the past. Now, it was just a symbol of a person's power reaching a certain level.

The New World at this time is an era of four nations standing side by side. It is a sea of chaos known as the "lawless land". It is a cancer that is regarded as a thorn in the eyes of the World Government. It is also the sea of dreams that countless pirates trapped in the four seas dream of.

ONEPIECE? How many pirates still remember this "gimmick" that opened the Great Pirate Era?

I'm afraid most people only remember real power and wealth! Just like Inazuma and Totland, they started as pirates and built a powerful country!

However, just like the man sitting on the Void Throne who never forgot the threats from history, the Straw Hat has been attracted by his dream since he was young and has been practicing to the best of his ability for more than ten years. The current Straw Hat is obviously not the passionate young man who just started out and fought monsters and leveled up all the way.

It is a "flag" that has mastered the power called domineering, and once it goes out to sea, it will shock the world!

(With the help of strengthening potions and systematic training, it is enough to make up for the two years of training time)

In this regard, Yakumo Shiro, who was far away in Inazuma, finally ended his long period of emptiness. He woke up from the soft fragrance and warm jade, and cast his eyes again towards the towering red earth continent. Through the shadow of the Mother Tree of Desire, he saw the throne high above -

"I will carry out the Duty of Burning the Tree, destroying the Invisible Throne and ushering in an era that will never end.

That will be the coronation of the new God, a future of rejoicing for the Son of Man!"