Chapter 12: Rocks' Former Main Ship!
"Rocks?!" Hearing this, the Five Elders were all surprised.
Especially Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, who subconsciously touched the scar on his face. Although fourteen years had passed, hearing this name still caused a faint ache.
"In the year 1480, Rocks led his Pirate Crew, intending to break into the 'New World', but found that the Main Ship he brought from the West Blue was too large and completely unable to pass through the crack opening beneath the Red Line. Under the circumstances, he had no choice but to switch ships."
Im's tone was very slow but detailed, explaining the cause of this matter clearly. The five people below also listened very carefully. Back then, they truly hadn't paid attention to the Rocks Pirates switching ships. After all, what was worth paying attention to were the people on the ship, not the ship itself; it wasn't 'Pluton' after all.
"Your meaning is that the Rocks Pirates' former Main Ship is large enough to serve as a Marine Base for the Reverse Mountain branch, but where is it?" Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, who was in charge of Intelligence, asked hesitantly, while quickly recalling things related to this ship in his mind.
It had truly been over ten years, and he couldn't quite remember, but he would know once he went back and had someone retrieve the information. Meanwhile, the other four were even more astonished at this moment. How big must that ship be to serve as a Marine Base?
After all, in their impression, the Rocks Pirates were mainly associated with the 'New World' period.
"This ship is called Thriller Bark. It should be the largest ship in the World. According to the future scenes I've seen, it will later become Gecko Moria's Main Ship. It should currently be deep within that Misty Sea." Im said coldly.
He remembered very clearly that next year, when Gecko Moria and his Crewmates fought Kaido in Wano Country, his Main Ship was not Thriller Bark at all.
According to the background information, he should have retreated into the Misty Sea after his defeat, then encountered Thriller Bark inside and treated it as his territory.
The reason it's called territory and not a Main Ship is because later, whether Gecko Moria went to participate in the Summit War or went to the 'New World' to find Blackbeard and rescue Absalom, he never sailed Thriller Bark out.
It's obvious Moria also knew very well that this ship was too big and completely unsuitable for use as a ship.
"Gecko Moria? Isn't that the Supernova Pirate who was just given a bounty of 120 million Berry!" Saint Shepherd Ju Peter had a certain level of attention towards these Pirates with bounties over 100 million Berry.
"His Shadow-Shadow Fruit ability is very interesting, and also his racial lineage. Find an opportunity to dispatch CP0 and capture him alive."
Im gave the order without hesitation. The current Gecko Moria hadn't grown up at all. Although dispatching CP0 might be overkill, he didn't want to give him time to grow. Capture him first!
"As you command." Saint Shepherd Ju Peter replied respectfully with his head lowered, then continued, "Then regarding the Misty Sea area, I will also dispatch personnel to investigate."
Im nodded and instructed, "After finding Thriller Bark, immediately mobilize artisans to carry out renovations. The castle and other buildings on it must all follow the Marines' style, especially that red-lipped, white-toothed style gate, demolish it directly."
"Yes, Lord Imu!"
The Five Elders responded in unison.
"Let's do this for now. After these preparations are complete, we'll consider the Base Chief for the new branch. Next, let's talk about Fish-Man Island matters." Im's gaze flickered.
Outside Pangaea Castle.
The dozen or so Holy Guard Soldiers guarding the gate of the 'Land of the Gods' noticed three Celestial Dragons, two males and one female, sitting cross-legged on the backs of their respective Slaves, slowly walking over accompanied by Suit Attendants behind them. They were even wearing their Bubble Headgear, clearly preparing to go out.
When the Celestial Dragons approached, a Captain respectfully saluted, then asked, "Saint Winifred, where are you going?"
"Open the gate! I want to go play at Sabaody Archipelago with Saint Leopold and Veronika Palace!" Saint Winifred said haughtily.
The Captain, his expression hidden within his helmet, showed a difficult look and said, "Saint Winifred, a few days ago, the Five Elders already issued an order. Without permission, all World Nobles are not allowed to leave the 'Land of the Gods' without authorization."
"Hmph, so what? I've been practically suffocating these past few days! Isn't it just going out to play for a few days? I'll naturally come back when the time comes! Open the gate for me!" Saint Winifred said furiously.
He naturally knew about the Five Elders' order, but he didn't think that just because he went out to play, his Celestial Dragon status would really be revoked. Moreover, he had brought Saint Leopold and Veronika Palace with him.
No matter what, no one would dare to directly strip a Celestial Dragon of their status, right?
Even if they are the Five Elders!
"This... I am very sorry, your subordinate dares not disobey the Five Elders' order." The Captain gritted his teeth and stood firm.
"How dare you!"
Saint Winifred was furious. He directly pulled out a flintlock pistol from his pocket and, without a word, pulled the trigger towards the Captain.
Bang!
The scorching spherical bullet shot out, but the plate armor on the Holy Guard wasn't made of paper. As soon as the bullet hit, it bounced back with a clang. This scene scared everyone present pale, including the Captain and Saint Winifred himself.
"Finger Pistol!"
Just at this critical moment, a Suit Attendant who was originally standing behind the three Celestial Dragons instantly flashed to the front, and at the same time, a slender index finger turned into an afterimage, flicking away the incoming bullet.
"Whoosh----"
All the Holy Guard Soldiers breathed a sigh of relief. The Captain also did, but he knew he was in big trouble.
Regardless of the reason, that bullet had indeed bounced off him towards Saint Winifred. This was completely sufficient to be considered an attack on a Celestial Dragon!
"You dare attack me?!"
As expected, Saint Winifred, who had recovered his senses, became furious. His entire face turned red, but he no longer dared to use the flintlock pistol in his hand.
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The Captain inside the helmet, his eyes were completely filled with despair. He was dead for sure. The best outcome would be becoming a Slave, and then being tortured to death by the other party.
"You! Beat him to death for me!" Saint Winifred ordered the CP7 member who had just protected him.
Saint Leopold and Veronika Palace had expressions of disdain and cold smiles regarding this, looking forward to the scene of this Holy Guard Captain being beaten to death, while the other two CP7 members remained standing coldly behind them.
"Yes... huh?"
Just as this ordered CP7 member was about to agree, a sound of "puru puru" rang out. He took out a small Transponder Snail in confusion. The next second, the Transponder Snail spoke, the voice incredibly cold and ruthless.
"Saint Winifred attacking the Holy Guard is considered forcibly breaking into the gate of the 'Land of the Gods', a severe violation of the Five Elders' prohibition. According to regulations, his World Noble status will be permanently revoked, and he will no longer enjoy any Privileges or qualifications."
"Order: Immediately arrest Winifred and imprison him in the Holy Land Prison!"
As soon as the voice fell, the Transponder Snail closed its eyes without delay, but Saint Winifred became completely terrified.
Even Saint Leopold and Veronika Palace beside him also climbed down from the backs of their Slaves with panicked faces and pulled away from the former by a full four or five meters.
At the same time, that CP7 member slowly turned around and looked coldly at Saint Winifred.
The protector of the previous second became the captor in the next second!
Perhaps even Im didn't expect that it turned out he had truly underestimated the extent of the Celestial Dragons' foolishness.
Im sat casually on the Empty Throne, his golden ripple eyes looking down at you little readers, and said coldly, "Offer up your collections, recommendations, and comments! I will lead you to sweep through the Myriad Worlds and the Multiverse, stand at the peak of that ranking list, and look down upon all living beings!"
(End of this chapter)