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"Hey, hey, is the broadcast picture stable now?"
"Alright, alright, stop fussing, Betty! Come down and watch together!"
Radio Snails are truly fascinating creatures.
Once the live broadcast signal is activated, they can transmit live images to all corners of the world in real-time, with unique bioelectric waves and image synchronization capabilities.
There is almost no delay, nor is there a distance limitation.
The events unfolding on the Shampodi Islands initially only caught the attention of those nearby, but as the incidents grew more severe, the news became increasingly sensational…
Before long, it spread rapidly across the seas in every direction!
More and more forces received the news, gathered their people, and started watching the live broadcast.
"The Revolutionary Army."
This organization, which the World Government fears the most, is no exception.
At this moment, in the temporary base of the Eastern Army.
The cadres of the Eastern Army, with Eastern Army Commander Bello Betty and Deputy Commander Ahilu at the forefront, were gathered around a man enveloped completely in a hooded robe, each staring at the screen with varying expressions.
"Hey, hey, hey, Ahilu, do you see that? Our fellow from the East Sea, he's unbelievably wild!"
Betty lit a cigarette and laughed audaciously, "He's actually dared to attack the Heavenly Celestial Dragon, and the Divine Knight Order! And in a place like Shampodi, right in front of the whole world! It's a major feat that our Revolutionary Army always dreamed of doing, but never had the chance!"
"Calm down, don't get too excited, Commander Betty."
Ahilu patted her shoulder, saying wryly, "This scene sure is inspiring, but it doesn't mean our Revolutionary Army can't achieve it. It's just that Mr. Dragon has always preferred a more understated approach."
"But precisely because of this, our Revolutionary Army could continuously develop and expand, step by step, to the point where we are now the greatest threat in the eyes of the World Government, isn't that right, Mr. Dragon?"
Dragon did not immediately respond.
His eyes remained locked on the screen, a drop of cold sweat rolling down his forehead.
"Truly a terrifying man."
Dragon spoke in a low voice, "Having officially set sail for less than a year, to rise from an unknown figure from the East Sea to this level, and not even twenty years old… even considering the whole Chronology of One Piece, it's…"
He shook his head, feeling a bit regretful:
"It's a pity, fame at a young age, it's inevitable to become reckless and overzealous. Continuing like this, even if he succeeds in trampling the World Government underfoot, the greatest possibility in the future is only to become another Rocks."
"Ha? That's a buzzkill, Mr. Dragon, I can't let you talk about my fellow townsman like that, I've already been admiring this guy for months now."
Betty puffed out a smoke ring, grinning cheekily:
"Besides, it's not as pessimistic as you think. In my opinion, the way Endgame operates is much more reliable than the Rocks Pirates in those days."
"Different paths to the same end."
Dragon didn't want to argue much further, after a slight contemplation, he said:
"Relay my command, have the Grand Line Army, Western Army, and Northern Army start operating immediately. Also, for Ivankov and Inazuma, whom we recently contacted, have them cause a bit of chaos inside Impel Down."
"Hmm?"
Betty was a bit puzzled, "What are you…"
"Although we're not on the same side, since they're fighting against the World Government and the Heavenly Celestial Dragons, they're our allies on the same frontline. How can the Revolutionary Army stand by and do nothing? At the very least, we have to support them."
Dragon turned his head, speaking calmly, "The tide of the new era has arrived, but the person who overthrows the throne of the gods should not bear the backlash alone, should they?"
What a handsome declaration, truly worthy of Mr. Dragon! Ahilu's eyes sparkled.
Tch, couldn't you just say you want to help? Such a hypocrite... Betty rolled her eyes, "I'll get on it right away!"
Saying this, she hurried off.
Dragon's gaze fell back on the screen.
But this time.
His focus was not on Shano, but on the other side of the battlefield.
In that frame, a tall man in a Bear Ear Hat was showcasing terrifying power.
Single-handedly, he easily suppressed both Killingham and Ikuko, two members of the Divine Knight, while also having the capacity to repel all the Navy Officers attempting to provide support.
Long time no see, Kuma.
There was a hint of nostalgia in Dragon's eyes, he recalled his first meeting with Kuma many years ago, recalling that boy who endured endless misfortune yet maintained a kind and gentle heart.
Initially.
Upon learning that Kuma had joined Endgame and was intimidating the seas under the name "Thunder Meteor," he respected Kuma's choice, but couldn't help a twinge of regret.
But now.
There seemed to be no need for even that slight regret.
The father's tragic death, the hardships in his childhood, Gine's regret... Kuma, although you never mentioned it, deep down, has your hatred towards the Heavenly Celestial Dragons ever dissipated?
Back when you were in the Revolutionary Army, for the sake of the bigger picture, you had to endure, endure again for so many years. But after joining Endgame, you swiftly got the opportunity…
Dragon took a deep breath.
Then.
Just like now, continue to vent it hard, Kuma!
Let those haughty Heavenly Celestial Dragons feel your pain, and that anger long overdue…
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Crack!
A massive bolt of lightning suddenly streaked across the sky, making the sea area under the storm appear even more eerie and terrifying.