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Chapter 598: Humans Never Learn
Chapter 598: Humans Never Learn
Cooperating with Alabasta requires finding the right timing, which is definitely not now.
When he possesses conditions equal to the World Government, everything must be kept under control.
Currently, he is no longer just a free pirate with one ship, looting everything in sight. As his influence expands, he loses a certain degree of mobility.
If he were to follow Lulusia Kingdom's example, he would accept it even if Sage appeared, but he would never be threatened. However, before that happens, Sage still tries his best to avoid it.
No matter how it disappeared, that kind of thing would never threaten him.
If such an attack were to occur, he would not want Ohara, and the other party would not get Mariejois either.
But being passive is not Sage's style.
The migration of the Land of Harmony cannot be considered a secret, but he also wouldn't let Gabura and the others know about it. This matter is still quite important.
He entrusted Fozz Fur and his Court Guards to monitor the progress and ensure that everyone inside, along with the rare and exotic beasts, boarded the ships and arrived at other islands.
As for whether anyone didn't want to leave their homeland, it didn't matter.
Under his command, everyone must relocate, and no one was allowed to defy his orders. Sage didn't even give them a chance to regret, forcing them all to leave.
Under the Emperor's Guard's watchful eyes, they wouldn't let a single person remain in the Land of Harmony.
However, this all-encompassing surveillance also led to Fozz Fur, who was stationed locally, discovering something strange.
In the Ninth District, he found a hidden building, and inside...
He stood at the entrance of the building, a cigarette dangling from his mouth as he exhaled a puff of smoke. A smile tugged at his lips as he said, "You're quite the hider, Princess!"
At that moment, the door opened, and Hikaru Hikage emerged, walking out gracefully with a precious sword in her hand, its handle white. Her expression was determined yet tinged with sorrow.
"So, I've been found out?"
"Of course. No one can escape the pursuit of the Emperor's Guard and the Court Guards. What surprised me was that you remained here."
Fozz Fur said, "If you wanted to save your life, you should have gone out to sea. Staying here, you'd eventually be discovered. But I also didn't expect that the famous Oiran of the country would be the surviving child of the Hikaru family."
After an investigation by the Court Guards and the Emperor's Guard's surveillance, they finally confirmed that she was Hikaru Tosuke's sister and Hikaru Sukiyaki's granddaughter, Hikaru Hikage.
"I will not surrender."
Hikaru Hikage raised her blade, her voice firm, "Even if I die, I will perish on the path of resistance!"
"Hahaha, you have no other path to take."
Fozz Fur took the cigarette from his mouth, tossed it to the ground, and extinguished it with his foot. He laughed, "Although the Land of Harmony has no precedent for female daimyo or female generals, someone like you with a lineage and claim to the throne will never survive. Lady Lily will not permit it."
He glanced at the sword in Hikaru Hikage's hand and laughed, "Perfect timing! I haven't accomplished much since joining Catastrophe. This sword will be my gift to you!"
"The Land of Harmony..."
Hikaru Hikage pursed her lips, took a step forward, grasped the sword's hilt with both hands, and charged forward, "will not fall!"
Pfft!
Fozz Fur's figure flickered, and he swiftly passed through Hikaru Hikage, leaving a gaping wound in her throat. She staggered and froze in place.
"It has already fallen."
Fozz Fur lit another cigarette and spoke slowly, "Mr. Kaido and the Land of Harmony have become history."
...
There wasn't much to say about a single escaped fish.
"Oh?"
Sage took the weapon, drew the sword, glanced at it, then lost interest. He sheathed it and tossed it to Bellana, who was standing by his side, "Take this to Faust and have him put it in my treasury."
Faust, the former subordinate of Hawkins and a member of the Fur Tribe, had become the guardian of Sage's treasury, also taking on the responsibility of organizing Sage's collection.
Inside the treasury were not only valuable gold and jewels but also a vast collection of weapons and armor. Some were left behind by those Sage had personally killed, while others were looted by his subordinates and deemed worthy by Sage.
"By the way, have you ever considered changing your sword? This one seems like it would suit you well." Sag looked at Lily.
"I only trust my own sword," Lily patted the hilt of her sword, White Thunder, at her waist. "This sword will rise to fame alongside me. Other blades, no matter how good, are not mine. I don't want to become a mere sword rack."
After her battle with Roronoa Zoro, she had become cautious about changing swords. If she chose poorly, she might be controlled by the sword.
She preferred the freedom and security of her own sword, which she could wield at will.
"Fudge found the remnants of the Kozuki family, a group of Oiran. They are truly persistent, even after such a devastating defeat, there are still survivors." Lily frowned.
In Wano, she had used heavy-handed methods, executing anyone with even a slight connection to the Kozuki clan, regardless of age or gender. The only one she spared was Kurozumi Orochi, who was despised by all of Wano.
But after some time, another Kozuki appeared.
According to the investigation, the woman had been an Oiran since childhood, which explained why she had gone unnoticed. As for those she had executed, they would never reveal her identity, and thus, she had slipped through their grasp.
Fortunately, the Homies discovered her in time, and Fudge handled the situation well.
"Hmm, Fudge did a decent job this time. But as my personal agent, this is what he should be doing. Don't reward him openly, but give him something secretly."
Sag thought for a moment and said, "The industries of Wano will be decentralized to other islands, and new industries will emerge. Let Fudge choose one of the businesses run by merchants and give him the opportunity to bid for it."
Except for the core industries, all other businesses were managed by merchants, who went wherever there was money to be made. However, this time, Sag would not allow them to exploit the situation as they had done before.
After all, the money they exploited was his.
With the Homies and the Oniwabanshu under his command, his informants were everywhere within his territory. No one could escape his control, and any unusual occurrences would be reported to him.
Their strength was irrelevant; what mattered was that these agents, who reported directly to him, held more power than Jabra and the others.
They could investigate anything, remaining hidden in the shadows and providing him with intelligence about his territory.
Jabra and the others were like the Jinyiwei of his homeland, while Fudge's Oniwabanshu was akin to the Dongchang, and the Homies' surveillance mechanism was like the Xichang.
It wasn't about infighting; some information was too important for Sag to be the last to know. He always valued intelligence highly.
Some things couldn't be left until they became public knowledge; one had to prepare for the future.
This was the best arrangement. With this setup, any signs of trouble could be reported and dealt with immediately, saving Sag from having to launch a massive purge later.
The Kozuki Hiyori incident was just a small episode in Wano. Eight hundred thousand people, along with rare and exotic beasts, were transported ship by ship through the secret port until the entire country of Wano was emptied.
And on this day, the Death Star set sail, with Sag and his men heading straight for Wano.
"Huh? Are you going to dismantle it all?!"
Kyuin was also on the Death Star at this moment, looking at the massive waterfall of Wano, which was gradually getting closer. He took a bite of a cigar and examined the scene, "I never expected the Yonko to be here."
They had been entrenched here for twenty years, and it had never crossed their minds that an Ancient Weapon was hidden here. They only knew that there were historical markers, but they never imagined that an Ancient Weapon was concealed within!
(Chapter End)
"There's nothing new under the sun; every event has its precedent. The longer history goes on, the more precedents we find, yet people still repeat the same mistakes."
Sag gazed at the massive waterfall, approaching the main cannon. He placed his hand on it and chuckled, "Positions, interests, dreams, and wills—all kinds of reasons drive humanity to act. Just like now, the emergence of ancient weapons must have occurred in the annals of history. The existence of a larger Land of Wano beneath the sea might also be the result of ancient weapon warfare."
Sag had his Fishman subordinates examine the area.
Apart from the Land of Wano, Lily also measured the water level and discovered that the current sea level was significantly higher than that of the Land of Wano beneath the sea.
It was unthinkable for anyone to idly construct a city deep underwater, even the Fishman Island inhabitants lived in the gaps between non-aquatic areas.
Furthermore, considering the islands' foundations beneath the Land of Wano's barrier walls, Lily could ascertain that the sea level had once been much lower.
The overall sea level did not exhibit variations in height; thus, combined with the detailed intelligence on the Seven Waters Capital, it could be confirmed that the sea level had risen by approximately two hundred meters!
The sea level had been two hundred meters lower! With this revelation, many things could be almost certainly determined.
Sag asserted that the World Government must possess an ancient weapon, but they were restricted by certain conditions, preventing its full utilization.
As for whether they would hesitate or not, the sea level had already risen by two hundred meters; there was no room for hesitation.
The Celestial Dragons resided on the Red Line continent, situated at such a high altitude that the floodwaters couldn't reach them.
Moreover, the Celestial Dragons' diving suits and bubble helmets seemed too coincidental for Sag to believe.
To be frank, when Sag confirmed that the sea level had risen by two hundred meters, he contemplated attacking the Red Line continent directly. He considered abandoning his pirate life, becoming a mountain bandit, and engaging in a fierce battle with Mary Joa.
However, with such vast territories and numerous people, a single move could trigger a chain reaction. It wasn't the right time to start anew.
It made no sense for him to initiate change before the World Government made their move.
"I have a grand plan!"
Sag stared at the waterfall, his voice resonating with determination. "Obtain a weapon equal to the World Government's, even if it's just one shot. As long as it matches their destructive power!"
His Momonosuke Devil Fruit powers were insufficient for this task.
Destroying islands was not a simple matter.
While his ability to destroy islands could create whirlpools and make islands vanish, it lacked the power to raise the sea level, reaching the Red Line continent. Destroying Mary Joa would be feasible, but destroying the Red Line continent was a different matter.
According to the power of the colossal whirlpool created by Lulu's Devil Fruit, if another ancient weapon were to be successfully revived, it could fire a shot that would tear a massive hole in the Red Line continent, leading to the demise of everyone.
"Plan A: Successfully revive Pluton.
Plan B: If the revival fails, I'll lead a team to the Red Line continent.
Plan C: If all else fails, we'll build a Noah's Ark, stockpile energy, and head to the moon to start anew!"
There were numerous backup plans, such as Sag going solo, keeping a close eye on Mary Joa, and retaliating for every island destroyed by killing a group of Celestial Dragons.
Alternatively, he could invade the West and North Seas, eradicating their affiliated countries.
There were many contingency plans, but Sag didn't want to resort to them, as it would mean putting his dream of becoming a landlord on hold and potentially abandoning his pirate life, turning him into a maritime bandit.
However, all of this would have to wait until after the Land of Wano was unsealed.
"Renetia!" Sag called out.
"Coming!"
Renetia hurried over, firmly pressing a button. With Sag's ability enhancing her, the Gluttonous Ship's bow opened its massive mouth, firing a colossal cannonball that sped towards the waterfall like a fleeting shadow.
BOOM!!!
A mushroom cloud erupted from the waterfall, shattering it completely, and a blinding flash of light burst into the sky.
The angle was perfect, and the power, adjusted based on Lily's measurements, ensured that a single shot would leave no trace of the barrier.
This cannon shot eliminated the wall of the Land of Wano's waterfall, causing the water above to cascade down into the sea.
The Land of Wano's seal was broken!
(End of Chapter)
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