85. The Storm Is Coming

New World, G-5 base port.

A colossal Marine-style warship docked at the port. Approximately a thousand Marine soldiers stood in meticulous formation on the deck, led by a smiling Rear Admiral.

Atlas stood at the port, gazing at Brother Tokikake, who was 'as charming as ever,' and greeted him with a smile.

Today, Atlas had been assigned by Vice Admiral Tsuru to receive the specially dispatched combat forces from headquarters. Initially, she was supposed to share the duty with Gion, but upon learning that Tokikake was also coming, she quickly found an excuse to escape, leaving Atlas to endure the assignment alone.

"Hey, Atlas! How come I don't see Miss Gion around? I'm thinking of confessing my 99th love to her."

Tokikake felt disappointed upon realizing that Atlas was the sole presence at the port.

"Ah~ Rear Admiral Gion had some urgent matters to attend to, so I'm here alone," Atlas explained somewhat evasively. She couldn't directly mention that Gion found an excuse to avoid meeting him.

"By the way, didn't Vice Admiral Tsuru mention that Vice Admiral Kuzan also came to the New World to support? Why haven't I seen anyone?" Atlas was a bit puzzled. He and Tokikake had been conversing for a while. 'What happened to Kuzan? Didn't he disembark from the warship?'

"Vice Admiral Kuzan... he..."

Just as Tokikake was about to explain, a lazy voice sounded from not far away at the port: "Ahrara~ I'm so sorry, Brother Canos, for keeping you waiting for so long!"

Atlas followed the sound and saw Kuzan, clad in a Marine justice cloak, a white suit, and a dark blue shirt, leisurely riding a bicycle from the sea. A not-so-broad ice layer kept forming under the bicycle's tires. As the tires rolled, Kuzan, with half-draped eyelids, kept yawning as if he were on the brink of falling asleep at any moment, exuding an overall lazy temperament.

"Vice Admiral Kuzan!"

Atlas stood in silence and delivered a standard military salute.

Kuzan casually stowed away his bicycle, handed it over to a nearby Marine soldier, waved to Atlas, and strolled directly towards Garp's office.

"Ahrara~ Brother Kanos, let's go; the wind is about to pick up!"

...

Wanokuni, Onigashima.

"Brother Kaido, do you think we, the Beasts Pirates, should join the upcoming war in the New World and make it even more chaotic?"

King the Conflagration is a robust man cloaked in black attire, even concealing his face. The massive wings on his back incessantly emit flames, and a long sword hangs from his waist. The only part exposed to the air is his eyes, which gaze toward Kaido taking a swig of wine.

"No need; we can just stay on the sidelines and enjoy the show. But I'm going to stir up some trouble. Only top-level battles like this can get me excited. Worororo!"

After Kaido finished speaking, he downed all the wine in the gourd. The clear liquid trickled down his beard and onto the ground. The dripping sound resonated in the space, accompanying Kaido's proud laughter.

...

Aboard Moby Dick.

"Dad, Marine's activities have been increasingly frequent lately. They're amassing a large number of troops in the New World. Do you think they're gearing up to attack us at all costs?" Marco's brows furrowed with concern. Though he had no desire for confrontation with Marine and no aspirations for the title of Pirate King, he harbored a fear of them. All he wanted was to continue living alongside his father, and it would be even better if he could see his father become the Pirate King.

"Marco, don't worry too much. If Marine aims to clean up the New World, the World Government would be the first to object. Besides, the other pirates in the New World aren't pushovers. If Marine tries to bite into this bone, they'll likely end up breaking their teeth."

Vista on the side analyzed, fully aware of the opportunistic nature of the World Government. It's inconceivable for the Five Elders to allow Marine to flourish unchecked or witness a significant weakening of its power. They only pursue one thing – balance!

The Five Elders view the entire world as a chess game. In their role as chess players, their priority is to maintain a delicate balance among the major forces, ensuring that the rule of the World Government remains unchallenged.

"Gurarara! Marco, Vista is correct. Don't worry too much. I am... Whitebeard!"

...

New World, G-5 Base, Staff Office.

At this time, the small office gathered all the existing high-level officials of the G-5 base.

Certainly, Atlas is among them. Despite holding the rank of Commodore, his strength is acknowledged by everyone present, making him a significant figure.

Vice Admiral Tsuru remains seated in an upright position behind her desk. Two Deputy Admirals (main Vice Admirals), Sakazuki and Kuzan, are seated in reception chairs on the left and right. Garp stands beside Vice Admiral Tsuru, chewing on donuts, with crumbs scattering onto the desk.

"Alright, now that everyone is present, let me discuss the allocation and arrangements of personnel for the upcoming battle."

Vice Admiral Tsuru scanned the room, deliberately ignoring the sound of Garp's chewing, and began speaking at a measured pace.

"Garp, Sakazuki, Tokikake, Gion, you'll be leading a contingent of Marines to confront the Whitebeard Pirates. Additionally, be prepared to thwart any interference from Kaido on the battlefield. Your combined combat prowess should be sufficient for the task."

"Kuzan, you and Atlas will command a detachment heading to the Totto Land sea area. Based on intelligence from the CP department, the Pirate Alliance is targeting the Big Mom Pirates. If the Big Mom side faces defeat, seize the opportunity to eliminate them and subsequently engage the Pirate Alliance."

"Undoubtedly, there's a high likelihood that the Pirate Alliance will face defeat. The intelligence capabilities in the Totto Land waters are formidable. We will simply crush the so-called Pirate Alliance once they are weakened."

"As for Kaido's Beasts Pirates, it's unlikely that they'll show up. Kaido is well aware of the perilous situation in Wanokuni, and we in the Marine can't afford to provoke them unnecessarily. Therefore, we won't be deploying troops there, but I'll arrange for personnel to keep a vigilant watch."

"Ahrara~Vice Admiral Tsuru, don't worry. Not a single pirate in the Pirate Alliance can escape," Kuzan added with confidence, shedding his lazy demeanor.

...

In the New World at this moment, both the Big Mom Pirates and numerous other pirate groups sense an unusual tension in the air. Behind the scenes, countless pirates are preparing for the impending world-altering conflict—a war that will reshape the very fabric of this tumultuous world.(T/N: Fancy English Wins)

The winds of a new era are on the verge of sweeping through the New World!

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