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Chapter 1308: Kings in Panic
Chapter 1308: Kings in Panic
The Navy appointing a new Fleet Admiral is a global event. The World Summit had already concluded, and member states were satisfied with Kuro ascending to the Fleet Admiral position. Other meetings were unremarkable.
The Revolutionary Army’s threat left them no heart for politics. Who would dare attend meetings at such a critical moment? Returning home might be impossible—any day, news could arrive that the Revolutionary Army had overthrown their nations.
No one knew where the Revolutionary Army obtained their weapons or why they suddenly grew stronger. Their previous uprisings paled in comparison.
The Kings understood the revolution playbook. In past overthrows, exiled nobles often found allies abroad, and new rulers emerged. Losing the throne was inconvenient but survivable. The Revolutionary Army would audit financial records, hunting for "criminal evidence"—but only shallow treasures like gold and silver were ever found. Core assets remained untouched.
They retained land deeds, immovable assets, and commercial empires—things the Revolutionary Army ignored. The Army cared only about how much wealth "criminal" Kings hoarded. If a King had no visible riches, the Army might even subsidize their successor to improve civilian lives.
Back then, the Revolutionary Army was the World Government’s enemy, as overthrown nations automatically left the member states. But it wasn’t a personal death sentence for nobles. Losing the throne was painful but not fatal.
Now? The Revolutionary Army wanted their lives.
Forget nobility—nobles no longer held the keys to power. Disillusioned, the Army acted themselves. They slaughtered all nobles, especially those with vast assets. Investigations relied on public testimony, not ironclad evidence. They no longer cared whether eliminating nobility destabilized nations.
Yet miraculously, after initial chaos, civilians in conquered nations thrived. Each conquest swelled the Revolutionary Army’s ranks. Their scale now forced reluctant attention.
Armed and frenzied, their soldiers roared like pirates, demanding noble heads.
Panic gripped the Kings—especially those in the Revolutionary Army’s shadow. This was unprecedented.
Once, a fallen King’s news barely stirred them. They’d mutter, “Revolutionary Army’s a nuisance,” and move on. After all, the Army only stripped thrones. Now? That seemed trivial.
Their bloodlines still held legal claims. Nobles retained innate status—civilians revered them. A King’s child or grandchild might reclaim the throne.
The Revolutionary Army’s past proved their rule unsustainable. Thirty years ago, their earliest uprisings revealed flaws. The first nations they “liberated” saw new rulers repeat the same mistakes.
Young revolutionaries once dreamed of reform, of protecting civilians. But time eroded resolve. Change brought no improvement—why, they couldn’t say. Eventually, they surrendered to power’s comforts.
The Army’s chosen Kings became indistinguishable from the old nobility. Nations reverted to their old ways.
But this time?
The Revolutionary Army needed no replacements. They demanded total annihilation. Their slogan? “Let civilians govern themselves.” The Army vowed to guide nations toward happiness—a heresy never seen on the Grand Line.
Who dared linger at meetings now?
Their sole purpose in gathering was to demand the Navy prioritize the Revolutionary Army. Sakazuki’s defeat by pirates was fresh. Why waste time battling pirates when the Revolutionary Army demanded immediate war?
“Destruction” of what situation? Even if piracy resurged, what of it?
Another Great Pirate Era wouldn’t threaten thrones—pirates only plundered. Even the infamous Crocodile spent years scheming for a single nation, ultimately failing. Pirates were thieves, hated by civilians.
The Revolutionary Army was different. Civilians loved them. They didn’t steal—they seized openly, justified by public will. How could the Navy fight such a tide?
Yet the Navy fought on.
Because the new Fleet Admiral was Lucius Kro—Golden Lion.
They’d all heard his name. Long ago, he crushed legendary pirates, slaughtered civilians in rebellious nations to enforce World Government rule, and ended the Four Emperors Era.
Unlike Akainu, who ignored member states, Golden Lion valued the World Government’s dignity. They’d give him a chance.
If he could swiftly end the pirate wars, then turn full force on the Revolutionary Army, that would be acceptable.
But only if the pirate war ended quickly—within a year, they’d grant him that grace period. If not, they’d redirect his focus to the Revolutionary Army first.
Until then, they’d hold the line. They’d learned from David’s methods.
(End of Chapter)
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