Chapter 398: Chapter 398: Big Mom Defeated, World Government Prepares to Move on Whole Cake Island!
The next day, sunlight shone down on the vast, rolling sea, the waves glittering in the light.
But this seemingly peaceful day was broken by shocking news — after a fierce battle with the Red-Haired Pirates, the infamous Big Mom Pirates had suffered a crushing defeat!
The news spread across the seas like a violent storm, faster than anyone could react.
From remote island villages to bustling sea trade ports, from veteran sailors to rookie adventurers — all were shaken by the news.
People whispered to each other in disbelief, faces filled with shock.
The Big Mom Pirates were one of the most powerful forces on the seas! They had roamed the world, feared and respected everywhere they went.
But now they had been defeated? It was almost impossible to believe.
At the ports, sailors talked in low voices; in the markets, merchants stopped their work to discuss the sudden turn of events.
In a tavern, drinkers gulped down strong liquor as they argued about the shocking news.
"I heard the Big Mom Pirates lost so quickly to the Red-Haired Pirates because the Giant Warrior Pirates of Elbaf joined the fight," a bearded man said loudly.
Someone nearby agreed. "Yeah, only a Four Emperors crew plus the giants of the world’s strongest nation, Elbaf, could bring down the fearsome Big Mom Pirates..."
"Elbaf really lives up to its name as the land of legendary warriors. Their strength is beyond measure..."
"First Whitebeard, now Big Mom. The seas are getting more and more chaotic..."
"Yeah..."
The drinkers in the tavern were filled with concern.
Even the powers hidden in the shadows were shaken by the news, starting to reevaluate the balance of strength across the seas.
Those who had always feared or hated the Big Mom Pirates secretly felt relieved, thinking this might be their chance.
In the offices of the major trade guilds, merchants discussed countermeasures with worried faces.
The fall of the Big Mom Pirates could throw the seas into chaos, which would affect their business. For a while, the whole ocean was caught up in heated discussions about this huge event, as if an unprecedented storm was about to break out.
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On the Holy Land of Mary Geoise on the Red Line.
The Five Elders immediately called an emergency meeting about the Big Mom Pirates’ defeat, feeling there was a lot they could take advantage of.
Right now, Saint Garling looked full of energy.
Although that rebellious brat Shanks never acknowledged him, blood ties couldn’t be cut. No matter how much Shanks denied it, he was still part of the Figarland family!
Seeing Garling looking so smug, the other four elders were annoyed.
They couldn’t help but think—how come in the last eight hundred years, none of their own descendants had turned out like Shanks?
"Let’s hear it. This is a rare opportunity," Saint Marcus Mars broke the silence.
Right after he spoke, Saint Nusjuro gave his opinion in a deep voice:
"In my view, there’s not much to debate. The Big Mom Pirates are badly wounded. Now is the perfect time to wipe them out in one strike.
If we don’t act now, when will we?
We should immediately send the Marines to take them out completely, so they’ll never be a problem again!"
But before Nusjuro had even finished, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter frowned and cut in:
"That may be true, but most of our top Marine forces are already deployed across the Four Seas. If we attack rashly now, our strength might not be enough."
His tone clearly showed his dissatisfaction with how the Marine forces had been allocated.
At this moment, Saint Topman Warcury, who had been quietly listening, slowly raised his head and spoke calmly:
"There’s no need to send too many Marine elites.
Just have Kizaru go to Whole Cake Island himself, along with Sentomaru leading the Pacifista army, and send two powerful Seraphim with them.
With such a strong team, it should be enough to crush the Big Mom Pirates."
After hearing Warcury’s proposal, the other four elders looked at each other, then nodded in agreement.
The Five Elders’ orders quickly reached the Marine headquarters in the New World.
Inside the Fleet Admiral’s conference room, Akainu, Sengoku, Garp, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and Kizaru had gathered. Aokiji and Fujitora were still in Paradise.
"Everyone, what do you think? Should we follow the World Government’s orders?" Akainu asked in a deep voice as he looked around the room.
The others exchanged glances.
Vice Admiral Tsuru was the first to speak: "Sakazuki, what’s your opinion?"
"Even though we’re already preparing to deal with the Celestial Dragons, my opinion is the same as the Five Elders—this is the perfect time to get rid of the Big Mom Pirates!" Akainu said, his tone carrying a faint killing intent.
The others in the room looked at each other again, then all nodded in agreement.
The Four Emperors’ crews had always been a huge source of instability on the seas. Even if they took down the Celestial Dragons, they would still have to deal with them in the end.
Striking now, while the Big Mom Pirates were badly injured, might not be honorable—but the Marines and pirates were enemies by nature. As long as the pirates could be destroyed, the method and process didn’t matter!
"Then, Borsalino, this task is yours. Make sure the Big Mom Pirates are completely wiped out!" Fleet Admiral Akainu ordered.
"Understood," Kizaru replied with a slow nod.
In the next moment, his body turned into light, shooting out the window toward Egghead Island. This time, he would be bringing Sentomaru, the Pacifistas, and the Seraphim!
And the terrifying clone weapons known as the Seraphim would be making their first appearance before the world!
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