One Piece: Surrounded at Marineford? Just kidding!

Chapter 475: Acknowledgments!

Luffy crouched atop the metal wreckage, cradling a piece of roasted meat larger than his head in his hands. He tore at the charred, crispy skin with his teeth.

"Smack smack".

The sound of chewing pierced the deathly silence. Grease dripped from the corner of his mouth, landing on the charred steel plate with a soft, rhythmic sound.

The noise subsided.

Nami stood there, watching Luffy wolf down his food. She sighed.

Turn around.

The sea breeze filled her lungs. Her mind cleared. She started walking, stepping on the gravel towards the tower.

At first, I hesitated. But I quickly became decisive.

He walked up to Chen Ye.

They are three steps apart.

Nami looked up, past Chenye's shoulder, towards the high place.

White-bearded skull. Red-haired man with twin swords. Revolutionary army dragon tattoo.

Three great mountains. They firmly suppress the ravaged island. They also suppress the arrogance of the world government for eight hundred years.

Nami looked away and met Chen Ye's deep eyes.

"Thanks."

The sound was soft, with a slight tremor.

Two words: Too heavy.

Surviving a disaster. Awe of strength. Heartfelt gratitude.

Chenye Station is located at the edge of the tower's base. Looking down at the orange-haired navigator.

Expressionless. His gaze was fixed on the ruins.

"Survival is the result of everyone's efforts."

His tone was flat. Killing the Five Elders and overthrowing the World Government was just a small matter.

"It wasn't my achievement alone."

State the facts.

Luffy, disguised as Nikka, battles the Five Elders to the death. Everyone is fighting.

Nami stubbornly shook her head.

"No. That's not how it is."

She bit her lower lip hard. Her hands clenched the hem of her clothes. Her knuckles turned white.

"If it weren't for you."

The voice rose. Emotions spiraled out of control.

"If it weren't for you holding the line and crushing those arrogant bastards in the mud, none of us would have made it this far."

I can't forget the despair of the arrival of Satan.

Suffocating oppression. Arrogance that views humans as ants.

Chen Ye made his move. Violence crushed arrogance.

The world's highest power lies paralyzed in a pool of blood, like garbage.

Usopp stood behind Nami, his body wrapped in bandages. He nodded vigorously.

Chopper peeked halfway out from beside Usopp's legs. His eyes were watery. He was nodding his head vigorously.

Luffy, who was gnawing on meat, stopped what he was doing.

His mouth was stuffed full of meat. His cheeks were bulging.

He raised his oil-stained right hand and gave Tatsuyoshi a thumbs-up.

The most direct gratitude.

Chenye lowered his eyes.

Looking at this group of wounded pirates.

Nami had tears in her eyes. Usopp's legs were trembling. Chopper's hooves were covered in dust. Luffy looked disheveled.

But in their eyes...

Unbreakable resilience.

Chen Ye did not refute.

She put away her coldness. She nodded.

Recognized.

Robin stepped forward.

He walked up to Nami and stopped.

His gaze swept past the crowd, fixed directly on the revolutionary army's dragon-patterned flag.

"This is more than just protection."

Robin spoke.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear. It pierced the soul.

"It is also a legacy."

His eyes were deep and unfathomable. The firelight from more than twenty years ago was reflected in his eyes.

"The fire of Ohara burned for three days and three nights."

His tone was tinged with sadness.

The wind stopped.

Listen up, everyone.

"Which scholars? Which martyrs fell in pools of blood in their pursuit of the truth?"

His voice trembled slightly. His back was straight.

"The historical texts they protected with their lives. The truth they conveyed with their blood. Today, we finally see hope."

Whitebeard gripped the Murakumo-giri tightly.

The old hegemon turned his head and looked at the orphan of Ohara.

He has lost family members. He understands that kind of despair.

The dragon stood in the shadows. Silence.

Having witnessed the tragedy, Dragon lost faith in the World Government and established the Revolutionary Army.

Robin's words stung my nerves.

Chen Ye turned around.

He looked directly at Robin. His dark eyes held no pity, only unwavering resolve.

"The blank hundred years will not sink into the deep sea forever."

He spoke each word slowly and deliberately, his voice ringing out like a bell.

"The blood shed will not be in vain."

committed to.

The promise of domination of the new world.

Robin's body trembled slightly.

Looking at Chen Ye. Looking at the man who trampled the World Government underfoot.

A relieved smile appeared on his lips.

The best smile I've ever had in over twenty years.

The light in my eyes has returned, dispelling twenty years of gloom.

"I believe that statement."

A soft reply. Full of anticipation.

A solemn atmosphere pervaded the air.

The silence was broken by hurried footsteps.

"Tap tap tap tap"

Gravel tumbled down. Vegapunk and Edison scrambled over.

"Huff. Huff."

He was breathing heavily. His enormous head was shaking violently. His apple-shaped antennae were flailing wildly.

He stumbled and nearly fell. Edison caught him.

"broadcast."

He didn't care about his white coat. He danced around and shouted excitedly.

Withered fingers pointed to a video Den Den Mushi (snail phone) not far away.

The outer casing is damaged. A red light is flashing.

"The global broadcast has already swept across the entire ocean."

His eyes burned with fervor. His voice was shrill.

"The whole world. The whole world is watching."

He gestured with both hands and feet, trying to cram the shock into everyone's minds.

Edison quickly added. The light bulb above his head flashed wildly, emitting a yellow light.

"Data is exploding. Signal feedback is increasing exponentially."

It spins in place. The robotic arm swings erratically.

"Now, the entire city of Egherd is the absolute center of the world's attention."

Bring up the semi-transparent data panel. Point to the soaring curve.

"Ratings broke records. Surpassed Marineford. Surpassed Roger's execution. It's a miracle."

His voice was full of pride.

"The eyes of the world are focused on you, Mr. Chenye."

A wild party erupted amidst the ruins.

The power of technology. The influence of information dissemination.

At this moment, all over the world.

In front of screens in the Sabaody Archipelago, tens of thousands of people stared intently at the image, afraid to utter a sound.

The streets of Water City. A craftsman puts down his tools. He stares blankly at the image on the wall.

New World Tavern. The pirate forgot to drink. Drinks were spilled all over the floor.

The Holy Land of Mary Geoise. The remaining Five Elders trembled with fear, their eyes filled with dread as they looked at the man atop the tower.

The entire world's nerves are on edge because of Eghard.

Faced with fervor.

Chen Ye remained expressionless.

He coldly observed the two of them. His imposing presence was suffocating.

"Shut up."

He uttered two words.

It felt like a heavy hammer shattering my chest.

The revelry came to an abrupt end.

Vegapunk froze. Edison's light bulb went out.

She stared at Chen Ye in terror, sensing a palpable killing intent.

Chenye took a step forward and walked to the video Den Den Mushi.

An overhead shot. Looking down at billions of viewers.

"This isn't about grabbing attention."

The voice was piercing. devoid of emotion.

"I no longer care about ratings. Nor do I care what the world thinks of me."

Raise your right hand. Point to the three flags behind you.

"This is a declaration to the world."

His gaze was sharp, like a knife, piercing through everyone watching the screen.

"Here, a boundary has been drawn that no one dares to cross."

Sound travels throughout the world via electromagnetic pulses.

"Whether it's the navy, or any other power."

"Anyone who dares to cross this line will die."

Majestic. Cold. Domineering.

The most direct way. To put a bloody end to the live broadcast that shocked the world.