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Chapter 1310: We Will Combat in Every Place!
Chapter 1310: We Will Combat in Every Place!
The people aboard the Warship were visibly stirred by these words.
Unlike Sakazuki, Golden Lion Admiral’s manner of speaking felt far more agreeable.
They weren’t unwilling to act—they were simply tied down by the current frontlines. Golden Lion Admiral’s understanding of their situation likely made him a Fleet Admiral as capable as Sengoku!
At Headquarters, Kuro gripped the Den Den Mushi and continued: “Higher-ups recommended me for Fleet Admiral, and comrades have done the same. At this point, I can’t afford to decline. The command gave me a deadline: within one year, we must eliminate pirates and crush their arrogance, bringing this so-called Pirate Era to an end.”
“This has already dragged on far too long. Since Roger’s time, the Great Pirate Era has lasted nearly thirty years. It should’ve ended after Whitebeard’s death, but it didn’t. Even after I eliminated the other Four Emperors, it still lingered. However, the Pirate Era is clearly weakening now. Just one final step remains—capture the pirates closest to the One Piece, and this so-called Pirate Era will finally be resolved.”
Kuro clenched his fist and raised his voice: “Comrades! Pirates may have countless reasons to act, but we Navy have only one: the Justice in our hearts! We share a single goal—to fight pirates! Perhaps our races differ, our strengths vary, and our nations despise one another, but none of that matters!”
“Today, we stand united here at Headquarters, aboard Warships, and across the Grand Line, fighting pirates. Our identity is singular: we are Navy! When asked about Navy’s vision, there’s only one answer: to safeguard peace on the Grand Line, no matter the cost! Only when the Grand Line finds peace can civilians feel secure, and our nations develop. So—combat!”
“Under any conditions, in any location, no matter the odds, we will fight! If we fail to win, our world will face endless pirate aggression. The Grand Line will never know peace! It’s precisely because of our Navy’s relentless combat that pirates are restrained, spared from greater destruction. Because we fight—we still fight!”
“We fought at Marineford, and now we’ll fight at Headquarters! We will combat in every sea area, every coastline, every enemy territory! We will fight in every field, every alleyway, every hilltop! We will never surrender! Even if the Grand Line falls into enemy hands and people suffer enslavement, as long as Navy endures, we will keep fighting!”
Kuro’s fist slashed wildly through the air as his voice thundered:
“Fight, comrades, for our Justice!!”
“For Justice!!!”
The Navy below, and those holding the frontlines worldwide, roared in unison, shaking the air with their fury.
“Mr. Kuro’s words are spot-on!”
Among the Navy attending the ceremony, a bearded man mimicked Kuro’s gesture, clenching his fist and thrusting it wildly forward.
As elite forces, Kas and his men had affirmed their attendance.
Though the Transponder Snail could broadcast the speech, how could it compare to hearing it firsthand?
“We’ll fight anywhere, without limits!” Kas’s eyes burned with a fiery light.
Mr. Kuro’s words had sparked a new idea in him.
“Then—”
The Transponder Snail’s amplification continued: “I shall assume the Fleet Admiral position and launch the Grand Campaign, vowing to end this so-called Pirate Era!!”
Golden Lion—ascending from Admiral to Fleet Admiral.
As Kuro’s words marked his official promotion, the news spread rapidly across the Grand Line.
For pirates, this was hardly good news.
They’d just regained morale from Sakazuki’s defeat, expecting Navy to retreat. Now came someone even fiercer.
Compared to Akainu, Golden Lion’s combat record was fresher—and far more fearsome.
“Damn it! Golden Lion’s the new Fleet Admiral? Kuzan’s back too? How can we accept this? If so, Luffy and Blackbeard’s fight against Akainu was completely pointless!”
Many pirates reacted this way, especially New World contenders monitoring global affairs. Their scalps prickled with dread.
Just as we got rid of Akainu, Kuzan returns—and a tougher Fleet Admiral?
Is Navy’s foundation truly this oppressive?
As for Kuro’s speech, newspapers carried it across the Grand Line. Many pirates paid close attention to that “Grand Campaign.”
A Grand Campaign?
Isn’t that what we’re already in?
Two new Four Emperors have fallen, and a Fleet Admiral resigned.
What kind of campaign could surpass this?
How much higher could it go?
…
At Headquarters, after the inauguration ceremony, Kuro sent the attending Navy to Red Port to escort the Kings home.
As for himself, he now stood atop the Castle Tower’s highest level. Sakazuki’s old office had been demolished, hastily converted into temporary quarters. The full renovation would come later.
For logistics officers, this was welcome news—finally, a stable workplace.
“You seem to be doing well?”
He Popo entered the office, smirking at Kuro, who sat relaxed: “Settling in already?”
“Don’t tease me, He Popo,” Kuro shook his head. “I just don’t see the need for luxury yet. This place might need rebuilding anyway.”
He Popo sat in a chair, glancing at the Marineford-scale plaque on the wall.
“Absolute Justice” had been replaced by Kuro’s own slogan—“Safety’s Justice.”
“Decided already?” He Popo asked.
Kuro nodded: “Higher-ups gave me one year to end the Pirate Era. After that, Navy must confront the Revolutionary Army regardless. We can’t delay—we’ll use unconventional means to eliminate the key targets first, then use the remaining time to corner pirates step by step.”
“But maintaining the current frontlines already strains our forces. How can we launch a Grand Campaign?” He Popo frowned.
She knew Kuro’s plan well.
The Grand Campaign’s condition was luring Shanks out of Impel Down, drawing Luffy into a direct confrontation.
Same strategy as the Marineford War.
(End of Chapter)
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