A Dynamax Corviknight descended from the sky, and a couple in their prime along with their attendants stepped down from its back.
“The King and Queen of the Atali Kingdom have arrived!”
A gigantic Altaria slowly landed, and two men with similar appearances returned to the ground along the wings of clouds.
“The King of the Pacific Kingdom and the Crown Prince have arrived!”
Several Dragonite tore through the sky and landed one after another in the open area of Hakumai. From the seats on their backs, an old man stepped down with the support of a young girl.
“From the Kingdom of Daimonte, King Ramposa and Princess Vaiself have arrived!”
The lift at Mogura Port began to operate, pulling up a passenger ship with heavy chains. One after another, many people disembarked from it.
“Guests from Kano Country, former pillar of the Happo Navy, Chinjao has arrived! The Regent of the Kares Principality has arrived! The New Giant Warrior Pirates have arrived!”
The attendees were no longer just kingdoms flying the flag of the Beasts Pirates; there were also allied forces. Compared to these guests who arrived with relatively small entourages, a grand convoy from the direction of the Flower Capital was slowly making its way here.
“The Shogun of Wano Country, Kozuki Hiyori has arrived! Muhahaha, it seems everyone is very supportive of us. Among the invited guests, almost no one is absent!”
As someone who loves being the center of attention, Queen simply couldn’t settle for quietly serving as an announcer. As the people on the list gradually arrived, he began to get carried away and started to “educate” those below.
Some kings even felt that this was a show of dominance by the Beasts Pirates and ultimately chose to respond with smiles.
After all, on this sea, the position of a king was far from stable. In the North Blue, Judge could trample over the kings of four nations with ease.
Although the nations of the New World were somewhat stronger than those of the Four Seas, the opponents they faced were also different. If Queen were to be let loose, there really wouldn’t be many countries below capable of handling the havoc he would wreak.
Of course, in a setting like this, hardly anyone could respond to Queen. It was basically him praising the Beasts Pirates from above, while the kings below discussed the situation among themselves.
After all, this was not an organization like the World Government that had existed for eight hundred years. Although these nations were all under the protection of the same pirate flag, their connections weren’t close. They were essentially strangers.
“Royal Father, most of the kings have already arrived. The rest should also arrive one after another. It seems no one will be absent.”
“That’s only natural. Not coming now would be far too disrespectful to them.”
As the kings followed the guide toward Onigashima, the exit at Mogura Port opened into the Reverse World. Jack was the first to step out, followed by layers of floating Sea Clouds behind him.
The Fish-Men walked out on two legs like humans, while the Merfolk traveled by stepping on clouds. This was how they moved in Wano Country.
The bubbles of the Yarukiman Mangrove trees could not exist here due to the influence of the trees, but Sea Clouds were different. The Sky Islands scattered everywhere meant that above every part of the Blue Sea, there could be unknown Sky Islands.
These Sea Clouds had cloud-like properties, light enough to float freely in the air, yet not as easily dispersed as ordinary clouds.
At the same time, like seawater, they could support the survival of creatures like Sky Fish and even allow ships to sail upon them.
With some modifications, these clouds became a means of transportation for the Merfolk.
The island clouds floating everywhere functioned like seawater, allowing Merfolk to gain leverage within them. With Breath Dials installed behind them, the Merfolk could move like astronauts, using propulsion to fly through the sky.
Not only did this solve the problem of most Merfolk being unable to walk, it also gave them the sensation of flying.
“King Neptune of… the Ryugu Kingdom has arrived.”
Queen’s tone seemed to lose some of its energy. Looking at those fair-skinned, beautiful, and youthful Mermaids, he felt deep regret. He seemed to have missed out on something.
Especially when he saw Jack, who was leading the way without a single thought, casually feeding Pokémon with Poffins, that regret turned into resentment.
“Damn it…”
Queen’s gaze almost solidified into something tangible. Jack raised his head, searching around for the source of that feeling. When he realized it was coming from Queen, he even showed a “pure smile,” dealing Queen an immeasurable critical hit.
【Zeraora, you brat, you set me up! You henpecked wimp!!】
At this moment, Queen finally understood why Zeraora had asked him to repeat his words again two days ago and even record it. It seemed he had known all of this from the start.
Queen’s inner turmoil couldn’t change the outcome. In order not to get beaten to death over some bizarre reason, he forced himself to keep going.
Roar!
Compared to the Levely, the Beasts Pirates’ assembly was very different. At the very least, it was far more intense. Along the way, these people witnessed sights they had never experienced in their lives, but this was only the beginning.
When the inland sea of Wano Country appeared before them, several massive figures gradually came into view.
Hydrachton flew across the sky, its resounding roar drawing everyone’s attention. It soared nearly within the clouds, appearing as nothing more than a small black dot to those below.
But that roar seemed to be merely a signal. As Hydrachton roared, Emboar and Tyranitar also revealed themselves.
Boom!
Emboar suddenly threw a punch, colliding with Nereus’s fist. After a brief clash, the two suddenly embraced, greeting each other like old friends who hadn’t met in a long time.
“Tyra~nitar!”
Tyranitar’s actions were much simpler. Suddenly, a vast amount of yellow sand filled the air, but instead of dispersing with the wind, it gathered over the inland sea, forming a brand-new bridge.
Thud, thud, thud.
Accompanied by synchronized footsteps, golden-armored warriors lined both sides of the wide bridge. They all came from the knight order of the Arceus Cult, each one an Ability User of Falinks.
Clang, clang.
The shields on their arms struck against each other, the interlocking golden armor forming the final passage.
At first, Sirfetch’d had also tried to apply for this role, but they were ultimately too small. If the task had been given to them, only dwarves would probably be able to pass underneath.
Nearby, as the sun slowly rose with the planet’s movement, its light did not fall upon the sea as usual. The sunlight was distorted, drawn into the air by an unknown force, and condensed into the shape of Thousand Arms.
Though formed from sunlight, its radiance was contained, lacking any blinding glare, instead flowing within the framework like water.
Silence filled the surroundings as everyone watched this wondrous scene. When the sun reached the very center of Thousand Arms, the construct of light shattered.
The scattered light transformed into dazzling butterflies that landed upon every person.
Pain, fatigue—all negative conditions were completely erased at that moment. The changes within their bodies told them that they were experiencing a miracle rarely encountered in a lifetime.
At the same time, the Falinks stepped back in unison, retreating to the edges of the sand bridge.
These bridges were made of sand, yet displayed unimaginable toughness. Even as the Falinks’ Ability Users marched heavily in unison upon them, there was not the slightest tremor.
As the knights parted to both sides, Misu walked forward from the other end of the bridge.
“The glory of the Lord descends upon the world. The Lord’s blessing grants you health. You should feel honored to set foot in the divine domain that belongs to the Lord.
The tide of this era has begun. This is the age of the Lord’s glory. In the future, you will be glad that you chose this correct path.
Everyone, the ceremony is about to begin. Please follow me to behold the true form of the Lord.”
Misu took the lead, walking toward Onigashima. Though her attitude carried a trace of arrogance, not a single king took issue with it.
Their bodies were their own, and the feedback from them clearly told these people what they had just experienced. If such a feat could be achieved without even showing himself, just how powerful and mysterious must he be?
Curiosity was Pandora’s box; once opened, it could not be closed. With reverence toward this mystery, the crowd began moving forward one after another.
Yet within their hearts, each of them had their own thoughts.
【Devil Fruit Users, huh? To develop their abilities to such a level… as expected of an Emperor of the Sea’s force. Relying on them seems to be quite the correct choice.】
These kings, who had established nations in the New World, possessed their own insight. While this power was immense, on a sea filled with Devil Fruit Users, it was not entirely unimaginable.
Their knowledge was broader, and they could accept more. Before witnessing something completely beyond their understanding, they would still try to interpret the unknown through what they already knew.
【Minks, Giants, strange creatures… this island has incredible inclusiveness.
There is no discrimination or racial arrogance in people’s hearts. They all share the same sense of belonging. With this kind of power, perhaps the Merfolk and Fish-Men truly can live on land.】
Otohime possessed extraordinary Observation Haki. This innate ability allowed her to perceive the thoughts of others in greater detail. From the moment she arrived in Wano Country, she had felt how different this nation was.
The people harbored no discrimination, fear, or greed toward different races. The evils of human nature she had once witnessed did not exist here; there was only a sense of calm normalcy.
This ordinary quality was the most precious of all. To step onto land as equals, this was something indispensable. Here, Otohime finally saw that possibility.
【This kind of power… as expected, there are far too many unknown things here.
If I can gain their favor, then other matters should become easy to accomplish.
Perhaps compared to that mundane throne, I could obtain something far more extraordinary here… the question is how to demonstrate my value.】
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