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Chapter 420: The Greatest Desire Nexus
Chapter 420: The Greatest Desire Nexus
Lily looked up at the red Historical Monument, feeling a sense of awe. It wasn't the color that set it apart from the ordinary monuments, but the information it revealed.
Even a naive child or a sheltered princess would know the significance of this treasure that the world sought. Now, a quarter of it was in their hands.
As pirates, they had clearly touched upon the qualifications to approach this great treasure.
She watched Sage caressing the script and staring at it in a trance, and she couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope. "Sage, you can read this script, right?"
"How was this engraved? Are stonemasons that powerful? Even I couldn't damage this." Sage patted the stone surface, sighed, and turned to Lily. "Lily, what did you say?"
"Nothing," Lily quickly replied.
She had been lucky. The red Historical Monument was the same size as the ordinary ones. After examining it, Sage found the fulcrum and, with both arms, lifted the almost rooted square stone and tossed it upwards.
Boom! With a dull thud and a swirl of smoke beneath their feet, Sage caught the bottom of the monument with one hand and held it up.
"Alright, let's go."
Sage carried the monument and led the way out of the Secret Door. They soon returned to the town center, where some of the Fur Clans were already drinking with his crew.
These stubborn clans seemed to have an innate loyalty to their leaders, a trait perhaps stemming from their animal nature. It was only when the leader surrendered that the rest would follow suit.
Otherwise, they would remain indifferent, and killing one in front of them would be akin to making an enemy of the entire tribe.
However, if the leader surrendered, even the most reluctant members would eventually follow.
There were exceptions, though, especially among those who ventured out to sea.
Take Bokumus, for example. He should have held a grudge against Big Mom, yet he joined her pirate crew.
These seafarers understood the rules of the sea better than most.
This wasn't unique to the Fur Clans; it applied to all who ventured out to sea.
With their guard down, the Fur Clans, sensing the goodwill from Sage's crew as they shared supplies, unconsciously drew closer. Most of them were carnivorous or large animals.
But it was only a portion of the clans; the rest remained on the sidelines, mostly herbivores and omnivores.
Although they were all Fur Clans, there were differences among them. The large and carnivorous beasts were more aggressive and revered strength, while the herbivores and omnivores were more peaceful and inclined towards harmony.
This was evident even in the leaders of the Fur Clans.
Viper Cat and Dog were not herbivores, and the leaders below Sicilian and Pedro, were not herbivores,. Sicilian and Pedro, were not herbivores. Sicilian and Pedro, were not herbivores.
"Did they get it?"
They didn't have a chance to look. They hadn't had a chance to look at the Sage marker. They hadn't had a chance to look at the Sage marker. It had been a long time since they had been watching from a distance. They hadn't had a chance to look. They hadn't had a chance to look at the Sage marker. It had been a long time since they had been watching from a distance.
The fact that Whale Woods remained undamaged was a small comfort, but they discovered something that left them unsure of how to feel.
If Sage was so certain that their holy site held something valuable, he would have spared no expense to obtain it. The Secret Passage was too well-hidden for outsiders to find easily.
But now, it seemed, it had been acquired peacefully, which could only mean one thing: either Sicilian or Pedro had revealed its location.
Had their initial reluctance to surrender already begun to waver?
"Hey! It's red!"
Renetia, who had been eating fruit, spat out a string of grape seeds when she saw Sage approaching. "That's the 'Guide Marker,' Sage! With this, can you become the Pirate Emperor?"
"A quarter of the Pirate Emperor," Maryka, standing nearby, chuckled. "You need the other three as well."
"You make it sound like the Pirate Emperor is being dismembered," Sage rolled his eyes and tossed the monument to Maryka, who caught it with one hand. The heavy weight caused a slight vibration on the ground.
"Take it back," Sage said, surveying his crew drinking with the Fur Clans and those observing from a distance. "I've obtained what I came for, and you've surrendered to me. As agreed, I'll grant you protection. From now on, Zouwu is my territory, and the Elephant King is mine!"
"For your race, I offer two paths; the choice is yours!"
His words drew the attention of the Fur Clans, and some showed concern, unsure what this force capable of easily destroying them would do next.
"First, those willing to follow me will join my Disaster Pirate Fleet and become my crew. We'll share prosperity, and you'll relocate from Zouwu to settle in my territory!"
"Second..."
Sage paused, looked up at the sky, and laughed loudly. "Let me ask, are you satisfied with what I've brought?"
"Hahaha! Of course, if you submit to me, I can bestow these things upon you. But instead of giving you fish, I'll teach you how to fish! I grant you the power to obtain these things!"
Sag pointed at the tiger-furred tribe member, "The second option, set sail under my banner, explore and plunder this world in my name!"
"If you like these things, then go out and plunder them yourselves! Better wine, food, clothes, and jewels—no need to trade with humans for favors. Just take what you want!"
"In this first half, I grant you the freedom to plunder. I promise, from what you plunder, I'll only take half, and the rest is yours! Whether you use it to build your homeland or indulge in pleasures, it's your choice!"
"Don't you want to make your homeland better, allowing more of your kind to enjoy the prosperity and convenience you bring?"
"You're talking nonsense! We fur tribes would never do such a thing!"
Finally, Doglan couldn't hold back and shouted, "Random acts of robbery go against morality!"
Although they had ventured out to sea and become pirates, Roger was different. They didn't engage in indiscriminate looting.
"Of course, I agree. I also abide by morality. Just rob the rich, as the poor have nothing to offer."
Sag laughed, "Plunder the merchant ships at sea, take their supplies! Rob the wealthy households on the islands, seize their fortunes! Rob according to your morals, but also follow my rules!"
"Oh, warriors, prove your bravery to me! Go and plunder! In this first half, I grant you the freedom to rob! Hoo-hahahaha!"
His laughter echoed through the town center, reverberating in the ears of the numerous fur tribes.
Whether they understood or not, they all stared at Sag in the center, feeling a strange stir in their hearts.
Was it his audacity, his confidence, or something else?
Like seeds, something quietly took root in their minds.
After Sag finished speaking and left, the fur tribes had a choice. Sicilian and Pedro led a group of fur tribes, totaling one hundred, onto Sag's ship.
It wasn't a large number, but it was understandable.
No matter how grand the words, without seeing tangible results, it meant little.
The two leaders brought along those whose hearts had wavered, showing their submission and willingness to follow Sag back to see for themselves.
They would make their decision later.
As for Sag, he wasn't in a hurry.
The cloak lifted the Doom Star from the elephant's back, and Sag stood at the ship's bow, gazing at the massive elephant's head and its hollow eyes, almost like gaping holes. He smirked, "You are mine, whether you realize it or not. Not only will I plant my banner on the town on your back, but I'll also mark my banner on your head. If you resist, I'll beat you into submission!"
The Elephant King showed no reaction, moving sluggishly as if it were a lifeless object guided by instinct.
Sag stared at the elephant for a while, and as the cloak slowly descended, he turned and entered the captain's cabin.
Boom!
Dark clouds gathered in the sky once more, and thunder rumbled, bringing a curtain of rain.
Amidst the rain, the Doom Star set sail, slowly leaving the sea.
In the captain's cabin, Lily approached Sag, "Sag, do you have a new plan?"
She couldn't say she knew his every move, but she was familiar with his general behavior.
"Yes, I have a new plan!"
Sag tapped the wine glass on the table, and Bellana, his attendant, poured him a drink. He laughed, "Lily, listen. In the latter half, there's Teach and Redbeard, and in the former half, there's Kaido and Big Mom. We have no plans to engage them in battle or expand further for now, as we need to consolidate our territory."
"Sage's sphere of influence spans across the first half of the Grand Line, blocking Kaido and Big Mom, as well as Teach and Red Hair, right at the center of their territories."
"The latter half, where Teach and Sage had planned to divide, was not taken into consideration."
"To be precise, Teach would keep an eye on Red Hair, while Sage handled the extremely dangerous powerhouses in the latter half."
"In the first half, Sage would stand against Big Mom and Kaido, and also prepare for future territorial expansion."
"It might seem like Sage is at a disadvantage, but in truth, he has no desire to confront Red Hair, that wandering fellow."
"Big Mom and Kaido are like tigers guarding their territory, staying put in their strongholds."
"Sage, too, is a tiger in his own right, and it's better to fight those of the same kind."
"Red Hair doesn't seem to have a known stronghold; his ship might be his only base. Sage dislikes dealing with such a nomadic figure; he'd rather face Kaido and Big Mom."
"Moreover, when the two formed an alliance, they had already planned how to divide the New World."
"Sage took the first half, while Teach took the latter half, each with future plans in mind."
"I won't touch the latter half, but in the first half, I won't venture into Kaido and Big Mom's territories. This area is too diverse, and I want the resources here, but I don't wish to start a war. What do you suggest?"
Sage grinned, "The Fur Tribe on Zou and the nearby Dressrosa are excellent allies. Since this region is so diverse, why not let me have a hand in it? Leave it to them; let them plunder!"
The Fur Tribe would act as mercenaries, ravaging the area and looting. They wouldn't even need to personally transport the loot to Orlara; connecting with Doffy would suffice.
"I no longer need Belli; it's like scrap paper. The World Government won't sell me all the resources I want, and even if we make agreements, they'll still hold me back."
"I might as well do it myself. The resources in this part of the first half can be plundered by the Fur Tribe. Grand Infrastructure is secondary; resources are the most crucial."
"What we lack is not a small amount. Of course, we'll still buy what we need."
"But the prerequisite is having enough resources to allow my people and my soon-to-be-established Golden Bank to purchase. The World Government won't easily provide these resources; we must take them."
Sage laughed heartily, "In that case, we can further enhance our infrastructure and domestic needs. The newly joined Fur Tribe will have a role to play, and my influence will grow in this forefront region of the New World."
"This is my newest plan! A perfect plan!"
Lily contemplated and nodded, then asked, "But will the Fur Tribe really do this? I see many who are still resistant."
"Hahaha! Those who know nothing but fighting, if they remain isolated in Zou, disconnected from the world, and survive on barely enough resources, they might ignore everything else."
"A limited few might resist the temptation, but for the entire tribe, it's hard to say. There are things they desire, Lily. Even the most docile Fur Tribe children possess powerful self-defense skills."
"Once they taste the sweetness, I don't believe they can suppress their desires."
Sage gripped his wine glass and drained it, the crimson liquid flowing from his mouth like freshly sucked blood.
"Ambition, will, desire—call it what you may, it's something humans can never escape!"
The Fur Tribe were human, their blood was the same, just like the Fishman Tribe, there was no doubt about it.
"The Fishman Tribe yearns for the land, but does the Fur Tribe not yearn for the sea?!"
"They've ventured out to sea before."
This time, Sage had mobilized the entire tribe! Once the Sicilians brought back news, they would act!
Sage had provided them with prosperity beyond their own knowledge and foundation—Storm City was proof enough!
"Just once, and they'll realize their worth."
Sage snarled, "Worried about grudges? Kill those who bear grudges!"
"Through plunder, they'll understand the hierarchy of strength!"
"Soon, the Fur Tribe will discover that beyond Zou, there are better things awaiting them!"
"Wine, luxury, indulgence, joy..."
He opened his wine-stained mouth, like a blood-filled maw, and roared with laughter,
"Desire knows no bounds, Lily!"
His appearance resembled a great demon stirring the world's desires and feasting upon them, causing Lily a momentary lapse in focus.
She shook her head and smiled, "I believe in you because you won't fail."
Indeed, he was the greatest Desire Nexus, greedily seeking more. And from his mouth flowed words that could elevate his followers to the heavens.
(End of Chapter)
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