Chapter 133: The Will of the World Government, Blackbeard is on the Move!
After getting chewed out by the Five Elders, Sengoku slumped into his chair, visibly drained.
"Everything's pointing toward the Dragon Hunter Pirates," he muttered.
"They're starting to have a massive influence on the Grand Line. And because of their alliance with the Whitebeard Pirates, even some crews in the New World are choosing to surrender."
Tsuru sat nearby, calmly analyzing the situation.
"The Five Elders' intentions are clear. They want to offer the Dragon Hunter Pirates a spot among the Seven Warlords to calm things down a bit. At the same time, it's meant to intimidate and suppress the other pirates running wild on the Grand Line."
It wasn't that Sengoku didn't understand all this. Tsuru was just reminding him—sometimes, you need someone else to say it out loud to settle your thoughts.
"Shichibukai, huh?" Sengoku muttered.
"Giving something that even Ace refused… to them?"
He sighed, rubbing his temples.
"And it's not just them. The Akatsuki Pirates, the Thunder God Pirates… the World Government has their eyes on those groups too."
He laughed dryly. "Crazy. All three groups, bursting onto the scene like hurricanes. No clear connection between them—not with how differently they fight—but still... they all rose so fast."
What Sengoku knew for sure was simple: a new era had arrived. The old strategies weren't going to cut it anymore.
These new pirates weren't just thrill-seekers. They had clear goals—and no fear. Not even the title of Warlord might be enough to contain them.
"...Still," Sengoku said, exhaling slowly. "Let's give it a shot. We'll see where it goes."
He shifted in his chair. "What about Blackbeard? Where the hell is he?"
That bastard had made all kinds of bold promises, yet he hadn't made a move.
Tsuru replied calmly, "The Blackbeard Pirates seem to be searching for something—or rather, someone. Their target appears to be the Dragon Hunter Pirates."
"But not the crew," she added. "They're after the captain of the handyman division."
Sengoku raised an eyebrow.
"That incident didn't just make the Dragon Hunters famous. It showed how fiercely they protect their own."
"The trigger," Tsuru continued, "was when the captain of their handyman unit and a few others were killed by CP agents. Any other pirate crew would've let it go. Maybe a few grumbles, but no real retaliation."
"But the Dragon Hunters? They didn't just retaliate—they crushed the CP. So hard that the agents haven't dared to show their faces since."
"It made waves. Other pirates took notice. Even some younger crews have started idolizing the Dragon Hunter Pirates."
"And now Blackbeard wants to go after their handyman division captain to avoid a full-on war with the main crew."
Sengoku clenched his fists.
"One month. If he still hasn't done it by then, we pull the plug."
"And we start offering a bounty on his head across the Grand Line."
His patience was wearing thin. The Dragon Hunters were still unchecked. Blackbeard's silence had made Sengoku doubt him.
But if the Dragon Hunters, the Akatsuki, and the Thunder God Pirates really did become Warlords...
Then maybe, just maybe, Whitebeard could be brought down.
Of course, that only worked if the Dragon Hunter Pirates' relationship with Whitebeard didn't get in the way.
...
Meanwhile, on a deserted island hidden somewhere on the Grand Line—
Well, "hidden" might be a stretch. It was just a forgotten scrap of land no one cared about, which made it perfect for secrecy.
"Teach, we can't keep hiding like this forever."
"The Navy called. We've only got one month left," Lafitte said with a smirk.
Even though they were all part of the Blackbeard Pirates, most of the members had only joined temporarily. If Teach didn't deliver results, they wouldn't hesitate to jump ship.
"One month, huh..." Blackbeard grumbled, narrowing his eyes.
"Alright. Everyone, split up. Target the handyman division of the Dragon Hunter Pirates. If you find them, capture them and bring them here."
"If not... forget it."
He paused, then muttered under his breath, "The Dragon Hunter Pirates... I'm starting to think messing with them might be more trouble than it's worth. They're all maniacs..."
With that, Blackbeard left alone.
The rest of his crew headed out as well—but not all followed orders.
Only Burgess actually searched for the handyman crew. The others went their own ways, each chasing their own goals.
...
Elsewhere, Luffy and his crew had reached Jaya Island and used the Knock-Up Stream to ride the sky current up to Skypiea.
But when they arrived, they were surprised to find the entire island was now under the control of the Dragon Hunter Pirates.
"I'm the younger brother of Ryuunosuke, captain of the Dragon Hunter Pirates!" Luffy said proudly.
That one sentence changed everything.
They were welcomed with open arms.
Thanks to Enel's oppressive rule for so long, the people of Skypiea had nearly forgotten what freedom felt like. When they realized Luffy was the brother of the man who had liberated them, emotions ran high—gratitude, joy, relief. It was overwhelming.
Gan Fall stepped forward, smiling warmly.
"Mr. Luffy, your brother left some things here for you when he departed."
"He said you'd eventually make it to Skypiea—and asked me to give these to you when you arrived."
He opened two ornate boxes.
"These two are for Miss Nami."
The moment the lids opened, Nami's eyes lit up. The boxes were filled with gold. Her pupils turned into Berries signs on the spot.
"I've changed my mind!" Nami declared, sparkling. "Ryuunosuke's not such a bad guy after all!"
She'd always thought he was the kind of dangerous lunatic who could kill them all on a whim. But now?
Now he was starting to seem... generous.
Gan Fall turned to Robin next.
"Ms. Nico Robin, this is for you."
He handed her a long scroll.
"It's a copy of the Poneglyph inscription. Lord Ryuunosuke took the original with him."
Robin's eyes widened in shock.
"A Poneglyph..."
She immediately pulled out her tools and got to work studying the rubbing.
Soon, she realized what it contained—information about the Sea Kings.
The others also received gifts, though none as valuable. Luffy, of course, was happy with just meat.
After spending a little time in Skypiea, the Straw Hat crew didn't linger. They had nothing else left to do there.
But Ryuunosuke had left a mark on all of them.
His strength, his actions—it gave them a new goal to chase.
In Luffy's mind, Ryuunosuke had now risen to a level almost equal to Red-Haired Shanks.
Ding!
Congratulations to the host. You've gained the admiration of Luffy's Straw Hat Pirates!
+10,000 reputation points.
Ryuunosuke paused mid-swing during sword practice, blinking in surprise.
"Whoa, wait... the Straw Hats are worth 10,000 points?"
He laughed.
"Damn... guess that's what you get when the will of the world's on your side."
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