"Then, let's welcome our most heavyweight pair among the Seven Stars, famed across the seas as the Three Heroines, encompassing idol figures from women to girls!"
Link performed a bowing gesture and extended his hand, saying, "Chief Chef of the Disaster Pirates, Chief Boatman of the Disaster Pirates!"
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"'Wet Crow' Marika! 'Blast Hammer' Renedia!"
Brannew pointed at the two wanted orders captured again by the radio snail, "As the original crew members who followed Disaster, one is responsible for logistics of the territory, while the other possesses incredibly powerful scientific abilities, Disaster's weapon and ship construction all depend on this girl! Even one of the Three Phases, Weevil, listens to her highly!"
"Although the dangers were not showcased during the Wano Country battle, being a Seven Star alone is already sufficiently dangerous. As Disaster gains larger territories, their importance will also increase, bringing greater calamities to the world!"
"'Wet Crow' Marika, original bounty ten million three hundred and eighty thousand! Current bounty is eleven million four hundred thousand Belly!"
"'Blast Hammer' Renedia, original bounty ten million one hundred and fifty thousand Belly! Current bounty is twelve million Belly!"
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"Ah, how lively, everyone should eat their fill today."
Marika waved her hand to everyone and the broadcasting snail, smiling as she spoke.
Renedia bared her small tiger teeth, also waved her hand to everyone, and together sat at the long table below the throne.
"You two are also very beautiful today. This is the beautiful and powerful female pirates among our Disaster Pirates, too graceful!"
Link smiled flatteringly, then perked up, announcing loudly, "The Seven Stars of Disaster are complete, next, we'll introduce our most heavyweight trio under our great Governor Sage's seat, the Three Phases of Disaster!"
"Wind Phase! Lord Weevil!"
Bang!
The banquet hall's doors were burst open roughly, as a simple-minded-looking Weevil walked in, "Is it my turn?"
He walked forward like a rooster who won the fight, puffing his chest proudly, not knowing what he was proud of, then spotted Jack and his eyes lit up, quickly sitting beside him.
"Hey, Weevil, what's up, how come you're entering from outside?"
Renedia at the long table curiously asked.
"Uh, boss said we should wait for a good introduction, right? So I waited outside." Weevil replied honestly.
"..."
Renedia rubbed her forehead, "Forget it, as you like."
He was told to wait, but not at the door.
Such a long preparation time, and this dolt just stood outside...
"Rain Phase! Lord Moriah!"
"Hee hee hee hee hee!"
With Link's words, the banquet hall inexplicably echoed with sharp laughter, and a shadow coalesced beside Perona's seat, transforming into Moriah's appearance.
He didn't speak, just laughed like that, triggering cheers among many of the henchmen in the banquet hall, but only Perona could sense that Lord Moriah seemed to be nervous...
"Lord Moriah?" Perona asked.
"Hmm? What is it, Perona, hurry and eat." Moriah's voice seemed to tremble a bit.
"It's not eating time yet." Perona said.
"Yes, that's right, then let's wait." Moriah maintained his smile, but upon closer inspection, it seemed a bit stiff.
Although a hero of the West Sea, even the greatest hero is merely a captain of hundreds, later as an otaku, only with a few living companions nearby.
Meeting a team of thousands was one thing, but being watched by millions on a live stream, especially to step up onto the stage as mentioned, was completely different from the Summit War, making it uncomfortable.
It's normal.
A deadbeat otaku doesn't naturally adapt to grand occasions.
"You two are really unique."
Link chuckled, then made way, fully exposing the side and rear in the view of the audience and radio snail, where a slender figure slowly emerged.
"Finally, Lightning Phase, our Prime Minister, the indispensable right hand of Governor Sage, the shared idol of all women across the seas! Certainly, I mention in private, I think she's more beautiful than the Empress!"
"Lady Bienta Lily!!"
From the side entrance emerged a maiden wearing a white battle armor skirt, one hand resting on the sword hilt at her waist, face carrying a hint of valiant spirit.
As she appeared, an inexplicable oppressive aura was released, causing everyone's breath to stutter, instantly calming the turbulent scene.
She walked lightly beside the throne, yet did not sit down, merely eyeing the crowd coolly, and said, "Silence, welcome the Governor."
Wow!
All those seated stood up at this moment, their expressions becoming solemn.
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"'Wind Phase' Weevil! Bounty increased from one billion Belly to 1.2 billion Belly! 'Rain Phase' Moriah, intelligence suggests he seems to have defeated Jinbe, whether as a member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea or joined the Disaster Pirates, he's extremely dangerous. Bounty increased from 1.12 billion to 1.32 billion Belly!"
Brannew exhaled and looked at the whiteboard, the two's wanted orders faded, transforming into a single wanted order.
The photo of the woman with sleek golden hair and exquisite features below... showed a staggering number.
"The last and the most crucial of the Three Phases, the sharpest sword under Disaster, the primary executioner causing mass massacres in multiple places, now a woman whose name alone can terrify kings and important citizens!"
"'Sword Princess' Bienta Lily, intelligence states she singlehandedly defeated 'Flame Calamity' King and 'Pirate Hunter' Roronoa Zoro, original bounty of 1.5 billion Belly, now..."
Brannew slapped the wanted order on the whiteboard, shouting, "2 billion Belly!"
"Finally!"
The wanted order was removed, transforming again into several wanted orders.
All of them are of Great Pirates known across the seas, each with a bounty over 4 billion Belly, including even Pirate King Roger!
Shanks, bounty of 4.489 billion Belly!
Charlotte Linlin, bounty of 4.388 billion Belly!
Kaido, bounty of 4.6111 billion Belly!
Rocks, bounty of 4.989 billion Belly!
Edward Newgate, 5.46 billion Belly!
Roger, 5.548 billion Belly!
Afterwards, these wanted orders faded, transforming into an image of a man in a black storm, hair blazing white like flames, with a fierce grin.
Even Brannew, accustomed to grand occasions and having attended numerous meetings, couldn't help but sweat a bit more on his forehead.
And the Navy who saw this wanted order all wore grave expressions.
Kizaru's pursed lips relaxed as he slightly lowered his head, with his glasses reflecting a strange light.
Sengoku paused in eating senbei, focused his gaze on it, then glanced at Garp.
Garp grinned, though his smile carried a touch of solemnity.
Tsuru sighed, shaking her head, filled with helplessness toward the sea.
At the utmost top, Akainu clenched his fist, a blaze of fire emanating from it.
...
"Hooray hahahaha!"
Following Lily's sound, a hearty laughter erupted from the rear side.
In a ruffled pirate shirt, martial arts pants below, adorned with a belt of golden jewels and draped in jewelry on both hands, a black jade bead chain around his neck, Sage laughed heartily as he strode step by step towards the throne.
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"The man who has reached the peak, currently also known as the world's strongest man, also carries many titles... The man sitting on countless treasures, owner of the world's largest enterprise, the greatest ruler, and the mastermind behind a series of tragedies in the first half of the Grand Line, the orchestrator behind countless slaughters, referred to by numerous kings as the Tyrant."
...
Sage sat on the throne, reaching for the gemstone wine glass on the long table in front, while Lily picked up a bottle of wine and poured it for him.
"Very well, I like today's scene, my plan is complete, and everyone has a bright future. It's decided, from now on, whenever a grand plan is completed, we'll have a banquet like this."
He raised his wine glass, smiling at everyone, "Now..."
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"Governor of the Disaster Pirates, King of O'hara, the great sinner!"
"'Disaster' Norton Sage! Original bounty of 4.5 billion Belly! Current bounty..."
"5.295 billion Belly!!"
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Sage extended the glass forward, laughing loudly, "Let the banquet begin!!"
"Oh!!!"
The people of O'hara, Totto Land, and even the citizens of Wano Country, conquered just days ago but already disintegrated by Sage's monetary barrage, watched on screens as the white-haired man lifted his wine glass and cheered.
All those watching the broadcast collectively raised their glasses, saluting their most revered lord in their hearts.
And to hope now present and the beautiful future they could see.