allendalepharm Chapter 151 Trembling Amidst Blood and Fire
Chapter 151 Trembling Amidst Blood and Fire
Chapter 151 Trembling Amidst Blood and Fire
Kuroro stroked his chin and began to think.
Actually, the purpose of this trip to the Sabaody Archipelago is very simple, there is only one: to hunt supernovae.
But the problem also followed.
Based on the intelligence he gathered and the timeline in his memory, the "Supernovas" at this moment were mostly just past the halfway point of their voyage, scattered across various islands in the first half of the Grand Line, lingering and taking risks for their own ambitions or goals.
Accumulate strength.
Although Sabaody is a necessary stop, not everyone will come immediately.
How can we get them to abandon their original plans and, like sharks smelling blood, rush towards the Sabaody Archipelago at top speed, without regard for anything else?
Kuroro's mind raced.
He needed to consider not only "hunting," but also how to "set traps" and how to "drive the prey."
Another point is... it's too close to the Marine Headquarters.
It is so close that a naval admiral can arrive in a very short time by means of warships or his own abilities.
In the original work, the "Celestial Dragon Incident" caused by Luffy and his crew immediately attracted a thunderous attack from Kizaru and Sentomaru's Pacifista forces. If it weren't for Bartholomew Kuma's unexpected "assistance," the Straw Hat crew would probably have been completely wiped out.
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Celestial Dragons...
This word was like a key, instantly unlocking a certain gate in Kuroro's memory.
Background information about the Sabaody Archipelago clearly came to mind:
Although this place serves as a hub for pirates heading to the New World, its true rule is in the hands of the world's nobles, the "Celestial Dragons."
The entire island is divided into different areas according to the numbering of the giant trees:
Zones 1 to 29: human trafficking shops, slave auction houses, pirate black markets, bounty hunter agencies — these are absolute lawless zones where the light of the law cannot shine, breeding grounds for evil.
Areas 30 to 39: Play areas, exemplified by the Soap Bubble Park, are filled with childlike fun and whimsical joy.
Areas 40 to 49: Specialty shops, tourist areas, and gathering places for tourists and merchants.
Areas 50 to 59: Shipyard, Coating Craftsmen's Street, the key technology area where pirates prepare to dive into the deep sea.
Areas 60 to 69: Naval bases, exclusive entrances and exits for the World Government, symbols of order and violence.
Areas 70 to 79: Hotel Street, providing temporary resting places for all sorts of people.
Two years later, due to the relocation of the Marine Headquarters to the New World, the naval power in the area was further weakened, causing the entire island to almost become the Celestial Dragons' and their vassals' playground for making money and enjoying themselves, and the area of the lawless zone expanded wildly.
"Ha—a Celestial Dragon."
Kuroro's lips curled into a subtle upward curve, almost uncontrollably.
That wasn't a joyful smile, but rather a mixture of cold calculation, extreme mockery, and a hint of eager excitement.
In his "system" interface, which only he could see, the "reputation value" column was clearly displayed:
239, 000.
In the points mall, several treasures he was determined to obtain, crucial to the troupe's future plans, were radiating an alluring glow:
[Shanks' Favor] (Reputation required to redeem: 250,000)
[The Craftsman's Book of Water Seven] (Reputation required to exchange: 25,000)
[One of the 26 Red Historical Texts] (Requires 50,000 Reputation Points to exchange)
There are still 86,000 reputation points short of the total 325,000 needed to exchange for these three treasures.
This is not a small amount.
According to the system's "Event Influence - Reputation Value Conversion Rule", any event directly related to the "Celestial Dragons", especially "conflicting" and "subversive" events, has an astonishingly high reputation value weight.
It can be said that the Celestial Dragons are one of the most "valuable" "reputation ATMs" in the world.
"Since that's the case, wouldn't it be a disservice to the title of 'Chosen One' if we didn't take advantage of them?"
Kuroro silently recited a massive, insane, yet highly operational plan, which, like a poisonous flower blooming in the darkness, quickly took shape and spread in his mind.
How to drive away the "supernova"?
Simply creating chaos is not enough.
What's needed is a "major event" that will shake the entire world and make all pirates who aspire to go to the New World or even pursue the "Pirate King" throne feel that time is of the essence and there is no time to lose!
What kind of "major event" could create a sense of urgency and panic that "the Sabaody Archipelago is about to cease to exist," causing those supernovas who are still on their way to rush over as fast as they can, for fear of missing this only springboard?
The answer was cruel and direct, and the effect was bound to be extremely sensational. One of the Celestial Dragons died in the Sabaody Archipelago.
Moreover, it cannot be a silent death.
They must be publicly executed in full view of the public, in the most shocking and provocative way possible to challenge the dignity of world governments!
Imagine that scene:
The world's nobles and descendants of the Creator were crushed like the lowest ants right under the noses of the Marine Headquarters, in the heart of the lawless zone where countless pirates, merchants, and adventurers gathered.
The news will spread at explosive speed, instantly throughout the Grand Line and even the four seas, through news birds, Den Den Mushi, and secret channels among pirates!
The navy will go crazy.
The world governments will be furious.
The Buster Call? That's probably just an appetizer.
The entire Sabaody Archipelago could face the highest level of blockade, purge, or even—the threat of being temporarily "wiped" off the map.
What will all the supernovas who haven't reached Sabaody yet think then?
"Damn it! The only coated land connecting Fishman Island and the New World is going to be gone?"
"How long will the Navy and the World Government completely blockade that area? A month? A year? Or permanently?"
"We have to get there immediately! We must seize this last chance to coat the substrate and dive! Otherwise, we'll be trapped in the park and waiting to die!"
"Maybe we can even profit from the chaos, or witness history firsthand—"
Panic, greed, a sense of urgency, and a desire to witness historical moments —
All sorts of emotions intertwine to form the strongest driving force, pushing them recklessly towards Chambord.
And this is exactly the result Kuroro wanted.
He drives the scattered "prey" to his chosen "hunting ground".
Moreover, once this is accomplished, the chain reaction and global shock it will cause will likely bring "reputation points" gains far exceeding the missing 86,000 points.
More than enough to exchange for treasures in the shop, and possibly even enough for the next larger-scale "hunt" or "theft".
The plan is to accumulate substantial capital.
Risk? Of course, it exists.
Moreover, it involves facing the highest combat power of the navy and the enormous risk of being an enemy of the world government.
But isn't this exactly the style of the Phantom Troupe?
Dancing on the edge of a knife, stealing the most impossible things, trampling on all established rules and authority.
The light in Kuroro's eyes grew brighter and brighter; it was a pure intellectual pleasure born from finding the best game strategy.
He could almost see the Sabaody Archipelago trembling in blood and fire.