After the World Conference concluded, the outside world erupted into an uproar.
Yet strangely enough, over the next few days, the Sabaody Archipelago fell into an eerie calm, as if everything that had happened before had never existed.
Even the forces that had joined the New Era Alliance were unusually quiet during this time.
The only disturbance came yesterday, when one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea—Dracule Mihawk, the Hawk-Eyes—arrived alone at Sabaody. With nothing but a single sword, he stepped onto the archipelago by himself.
That immediately drew widespread attention.
Many people fixed their eyes on Sabaody, eager to see what the Ninja Guild would do, believing this might be a rare opportunity to glimpse their intentions.
However, after Mihawk entered the archipelago, he vanished like a stone sinking into the sea. He never appeared again.
For a while, speculation ran rampant. Some believed Mihawk had died inside. Others thought he had joined the Ninja Guild.
Yet everything remained quiet—so quiet that it made people deeply uneasy.
Many understood that this was likely the calm before a storm.
And indeed, beneath the peaceful surface, countless forces were moving at high speed. Ship after ship sailed urgently toward different destinations.
Finally, after just one week—
Sabaody Archipelago.
Countless ships converged from all directions. Pirates, swordsmen, bounty hunters, samurai, warriors—innumerable powerful figures gathered here. All of them belonged to forces that had joined the New Era Alliance.
At last, they received the confirmed order:
Attack the Holy Land of Mary Geoise!
The moment the news spread, even those who had long known of the plan felt their eyes light up, their emotions surging uncontrollably.
Among the pirates present, the vast majority had deep grudges against the World Government—especially the Navy. Many of their friends and family had died at the hands of those forces.
Today, the New Era Alliance's first target was Mary Geoise itself.
The announcement ignited them completely.
At long last, the day had come. At long last, they could strike back at those detestable enemies!
Excited shouts rang out as many pirates howled at the sky, itching to charge straight into Mary Geoise and start killing.
The Straw Hat Pirates were also among the ranks, following alongside the Red-Haired Pirates.
At this moment, Monkey D. Luffy suddenly asked his companions with a blank look on his face,
"Huh? What kind of place is Mary Geoise?"
His crewmates were struck speechless, nearly collapsing on the spot.
"Luffy! Your ignorance has limits! How can you not know what Mary Geoise is?!" Nami grabbed him by the collar and shouted furiously.
She genuinely felt like killing him.
The worst part was that he didn't even know what Mary Geoise was, yet he had dragged them all along to take part in this operation. Nami was on the verge of despair.
Luffy looked innocent. He really didn't know.
He did know Impel Down, though. He'd gone wild there once with Sabo, and it had felt pretty great.
Thinking of that, Luffy grinned, clenched his fist, and said,
"Doesn't matter! I'm starving anyway!"
Chopper, who had only joined them not long ago, chimed in with curiosity,
"Is Mary Geoise really that amazing? I don't know either!"
Luffy burst into laughter, as if he'd found a kindred spirit.
"It's fine, Chopper! It'll probably be fun!"
Seeing him laugh so foolishly, Nami smacked him on the head in frustration. Her heart felt exhausted—her crewmates were truly hopeless.
Still, it was fortunate that they were just tagging along this time. Nothing should go wrong… right?
Unlike the previous assault on Impel Down, Lin Xuan had no intention of launching a surprise attack this time. There was no need.
This time, he planned to crush the World Government completely through a direct, head-on battle.
That was exactly why he had deliberately spread news of the New Era Alliance—to formally declare war.
It was a challenge thrown straight at the Five Elders:
We're coming for you. Get ready.
Whitebeard and the others didn't mind in the slightest. They believed that if Lin Xuan dared to do this, he must have absolute confidence.
At this moment, in the waters surrounding the Sabaody Archipelago, everyone roared in excitement.
More than five hundred ships lined up together, forming a spectacular sight.
Every ship was equipped with sound dials from Sky Island, blasting thunderous battle cries across the sea.
Suddenly, the sacred tree at the center of the archipelago began to move.
Countless roots and branches surged forth, wrapping tightly around a nearby island. In the blink of an eye, the island was lifted into the air, rising higher and higher—until it transformed into a colossal ship.
The sight left everyone utterly stunned.
"The Ninja Ship—set sail!"
Lin Xuan laughed loudly as he transformed into a golden giant and soared into the sky, shouting,
"Ninja Guild, move out!"
Ōtsutsuki Kaguya followed close by his side.
As his voice fell, he descended onto the ship, casually pulling out a sofa and a table. He sat down on the grass and began drinking tea.
After a moment's thought, Lin Xuan waved over Boa Hancock and the Mermaid Princess Shirahoshi as well, letting them sit and drink tea together with him.
They looked utterly relaxed—nothing like people about to wage war.
No one else found it strange.
Those who had watched previous war broadcasts were already familiar with Lin Xuan's style.
Soon, the elites of the Ninja Guild boarded the Ninja Ship one after another.
Then, with the Ninja Ship at the lead, the entire fleet followed behind it, sailing forth in a vast and mighty formation—
Straight toward the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.
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