Ivankov looked at the New Kamabakka Kingdom, which had lost more than half its population, and looked at Hera with even more vigilance: "Who are you? Where are they? Where did they go?"
Hera sat down on a chair quite familiarly, crossed her legs, and said, "Don't be a stranger. I have a very good relationship with Dragon and Kuma, so naturally, I'm here to take you back."
Luffy looked around. Having replenished his food, his Observation Haki sensed the disappearance of life, but he still trusted Hera: "What about those prisoners? Didn't you say you'd give them freedom?"
Hera said, "The body is a cage for the heart. Now I have liberated their hearts from the cage, so they are free."
Vigilance still flickered in Ivankov's eyes as he looked at Hera, unsure of her intentions: "Then what about this kid? Isn't he a pirate?"
Hera tasted the untouched juice on the table; it was surprisingly delicious: "Don't you know? He's Dragon's son, so naturally, he's one of the Revolutionary Army."
Hearing this, Luffy shouted indistinctly while eating meat, "I'm not part of the Revolutionary Army! I'm the man who's going to become the Pirate King!"
Hera teased, "Then you're a revolutionary who's going to become the Pirate King. Just eat your food."
Luffy said, "I'm not leaving. I'm going to save Ace. I must get him out."
Hera sighed and said, "I can't let you save Ace, at least not here. I'll send you out. As for anything else, we'll talk about it at Marineford."
Hearing Hera's words, Luffy stopped what he was doing. His expression suddenly turned serious as he looked at Hera and asked, "Ace will be okay, right?"
Hera looked Luffy straight in the eye and nodded: "Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to him. There's still a banquet waiting for him."
Luffy looked at Hera. Amidst the tense atmosphere, he suddenly grinned: "Okay, I'll listen to you and leave this place."
The sudden change caused Ivankov and Bon Clay to fall over in surprise. Bon Clay grabbed Luffy's collar: "Why? Straw Hat, didn't you say you had to save Ace?"
Luffy's body shook along with Bon Clay's shaking. He said, "But Hera guaranteed it; Ace won't die. I believe in Hera."
"After all, the four of us have been partners since we were kids."
Hera looked at Luffy, who trusted her, and nodded slightly: "Don't worry, I'll help you leave. There should be some movement over there as well."
A few days ago in Loguetown of the East Blue, after Sabo learned the news of Ace's impending execution, he prepared to head to Marineford. Behind Sabo's small boat, a gust of wind followed him.
Dragon's figure appeared on Sabo's boat, looking at Sabo who was leaving alone.
Sabo looked at Dragon firmly: "I'm going to save Ace. He's my partner!"
Dragon didn't say anything; he just stopped Sabo's boat.
Behind Dragon, a large ship belonging to the Revolutionary Army slowly appeared in Sabo's vision. Everyone from the Revolutionary Army waved to Sabo.
Dragon patted Sabo's shoulder and said, "How could the Revolutionary Army let you face danger alone? Don't worry, everyone coming is already on the Marine's wanted list. It won't affect the plan."
Sabo's partner Koala saw Sabo moved to tears and said, "Why are you still standing there? Get on! Your small boat won't make it to Marineford."
Dragon brought Sabo onto the Revolutionary Army's ship. Koala took Sabo's hand: "Don't worry, everyone in the Revolutionary Army is behind you."
Dragon said, "That's right. Befriending a Four Emperors crew will also help the Revolutionary Army's plan. This isn't just your business; it's everyone's business."
Sabo's transponder snail rang; it was Hera calling.
After Sabo answered the call, Hera's voice came through the transponder snail: "Where are you?"
Sabo said nervously, "What do you mean where am I? I haven't left the New Marine Base."
Hera said, "Stop pretending. Would you really not take action after hearing news about Ace? Come directly to the vicinity of Impel Down. Contact me when you arrive."
After Hera finished speaking, she hung up without giving Sabo time to react.
Somewhat confused, Sabo turned to look at Dragon, hoping to get some advice from him.
Dragon said, "Since Hera said so, she must have a plan. Let's head to the vicinity of Impel Down first."
Seeing Sabo's worried look, Dragon said, "Don't worry. This ship is equipped with the latest technology from the Germa Kingdom. We'll definitely make it in time."
Even the wind in the sky seemed to sense something, pushing the Revolutionary Army's ship forward rapidly.
Back to the present, Hera took out Sabo's transponder snail and waited for the Revolutionary Army's arrival: "It should be about time."
Just then, the transponder snail rang, and Dragon's voice sounded in Hera's ear: "We've arrived nearby. But why didn't you tell me Garp was here too?"
Hera said, "Don't worry, Old Man Garp will probably pretend not to know."
Dragon was silent for a moment before saying, "We are already within his Observation Haki range, and he hasn't made a move. What do we need to do next?"
Hera said, "Wait a moment, I'll come to pick you up. I have some surprises for you."
Ivankov and Inazuma heard the familiar voice and leaned in: "That's Dragon's voice. Do you really have a connection with the Revolutionary Army?"
Hera said proudly, "Of course. I'm currently the Revolutionary Army's largest sponsor. Alright, I'll take you to see Dragon."
After saying that, Hera pulled out 'saikū' and first connected to the argo. Her head poked out from the rift, and her Observation Haki spread out, locating Dragon's presence nearby.
Just as Hera was about to pull her head back, Garp's voice came over: "Hera, what on earth are you doing? Now even the Revolutionary Army is here. The forces entering the fray are getting larger and larger."
Hera said, "Don't worry, Grandpa Garp. Marine Headquarters won't be destroyed. This is all part of my plan."
Garp sighed. The situation was growing larger, which made him lose confidence in Sengoku's plan.
"As long as you know what you're doing. The Marine cannot afford too many losses."
Hera said, "Don't worry, Grandpa Garp. The current battle is for better expansion. Once this battle is over, I'm confident I can make the Marine even stronger."
In Hera's heart, there was a half-sentence left unsaid: "Of course, it will become stronger under my control."
Garp sighed. Marineford was getting more and more lively; even he felt like he couldn't keep things under control.
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