Shanks also has the blood of the Draconians.

Although he refused to return to the Holy Land of Mary Joya to live, and removed the chips implanted in most of the Celestial Dragons' bodies, he still couldn't deny it.

The bloodline is eternal.

Shanks even took advantage of this bloodline identity to be able to reach Pangu City all the way unimpeded and have a secret conversation with the "Five Old Stars".

The "Five Old Stars" also took the time to talk to him because he had the blood of the Celestial Dragons.

It's just that, sure enough, no matter what the conditions, Luffy's freedom can't be exchanged.

Even if the "Five Old Stars" can't confirm whether Luffy will awaken to "Joey Boy", they won't let him go.

They can't take that risk.

The "Rubber Fruit", or "Human Fruit, Phantom Beast Species, Nika Form", has the characteristics common to every animal-based Devil Fruit.

That is to have your own will.

It has escaped the grasp of the world government countless times.

And this time, the world government changed its mind and chose to seize the fruit of the ability and imprison him.

At least until Luffy dies of old age, the rubber fruit will be under the surveillance of the World Government.

This caged bird-like life also completely cut off the possibility of the awakening of "Joey Boy" in the name of "freedom and liberation".

Shanks' last bit of hope was dashed.

In the bustling town harbor, he met Beckman, who had come with him.

Beckman, also wearing a hood and robe, sat on a bench on the side of the road, lit a cigarette, and put his hands on the back of the chair, quite relaxed.

He knew the result when he saw Shanks' expression, but he didn't have any surprises.

Beckman exhaled a puff of cigarette and asked, "Shanks, what are you going to do next?" ”

Beckman has asked Shanks this question countless times.

yes, what am I going to do?

Shanks sat down beside Beckman, bent over, head down, elbows on knees, and silent for a long time before replying, "I probably confirmed Luffy's location." ”

"I can't sense Luffy's aura anywhere else in the Holy Land of Mary Joy."

"But only in Pangu City, even my sights and hearings have been directly blocked...... Then it can only be in there. ”

"There's no way they're going to transfer Luffy to the 'Undersea Prison' or somewhere else, they're going to let Luffy stay where they can make sure every day if they're alive."

Beckman nodded, not doubting Shanks' sight and judgment.

"Shanks, let's go together, in a short period of time, I'm afraid we won't be able to pass the 'Five Old Stars' and the 'Knights of the Gods', right? Not to mention rescuing Luffy safely. ”

"Definitely. We need a strong helping hand. Shanks' eyes narrowed, "Let's go to Elbaf, the giant country." ”

Beckman smiled, "Looks like you've finally made up your mind." ”

"It's nature." Shanks tilted his head.

"Now that the situation has changed to this point, and the Deep Sea Empire is at the forefront, we must seize the opportunity and try to break into the Holy Land of Mary Joya and rescue Luffy."

"Let's go, Beckman."

"Good. It's up to you. ”

The two stood up.

In order to avoid causing too much trouble, their pirate ship docked on an island quite far away, where the rest of the pirate group waited.

The two of them came on only a small sailboat.

Now, it's time to get out of here and get moving.

Thus, the first day of the World Conference ended.

On the second day of the World Conference, the World Government and the Deep Sea Empire officially engaged in an all-out firefight.

Before, it was only a local battlefield, but now there is a war on a whole line, which naturally attracts everyone's attention.

Naturally, trade could no longer be done, not even by passing.

The world government forces led by the "steel bone" air, especially the naval forces led by the marshal of the Warring States, attacked the waters of the Deep Sea Empire in a big way.

The current eleven commanders of the Deep Sea Empire (Reilly has not yet taken office) have all launched counter-offensives in their own ways.

The "White Hat Girl" Arrita, on behalf of the entire Deep Sea Empire, declared war with the World Government.

The image of this black-haired woman has appeared in major newspapers and spread all over the world, and has been denounced by newspapers under the world government as "the messenger of evil war".

Since then, there has been no room for manoeuvre, and an all-out war has begun.

On the second day of the World Conference, while the kings were still discussing the major issues of the war, all kinds of news from the outside world were flying.

Some say that the Deep Sea Empire has been defeated, others say that the Deep Sea Empire is still resisting, and some say that the head of the Deep Sea Emperor has been cut off and is being sent to the Holy Land Mary Joa......

All in all, it's chaotic.

The reporters who stayed behind in the Holy Land of Mary Joya received a variety of information from the frontline reporters, which led to a mess of reporting.

It wasn't until the third day of the World Conference that there was clear news.

Contrary to everyone's expectations, the Deep Sea Empire was not defeated, but instead resisted the first wave of the offensive and fought several terrible counterattacks.

In addition to this, more and more member countries have announced that their armies have departed and are on their way to converge with the world government forces under the command of the Air Force.

As if they were going to fight with the member countries, many non-member countries around the Deep Sea Empire actually chose to stand on the side of the Deep Sea Empire at this time and form a wartime alliance.

It's incredible.

It's just that the Deep Sea Empire is crazy, and there will be so many kingdoms to respond to this crazy war.

Don't these non-member countries understand that they are already on opposite sides of the world?

All in all, the new world was split into three in a short time.

They are the deep-sea empire that occupies the largest territory, the red-haired pirates who are standing still, and the world government coalition that is constantly attacking.

As for the revolutionary army, whose headquarters is in the Paradise section, it is still silent.

The third day of the World Conference ended with such a stalemate.

The time came to the fourth day of the World Conference, at dawn.

Deep underground, in the prison inside the Red Earth Continent.

The two jailers led a man with an apple core on his head and a big tongue sticking out of his mouth to the bottom.

This is Vegapunk, who has been chartered by the "Five Old Stars", to get here and take a look at the two prisoners.

The stairs down were long and black, as if there was no end in sight, and it was as terrible as sliding into the mouth of a demon and falling into the devil's stomach.

Vegapunk was quite nervous along the way.

The two jailers muttered as they led the way with flaming candlesticks in front.

"Early in the morning, someone would want to come and see the prisoners, and the sun hasn't even risen yet."

"Be quiet, the person in the back is not small, but he has the personal permission of the 'Five Old Stars'."

The conversation between the two jailers was actually heard by Vegapunk clearly.

Their voices echoed between the stone walls.

It's just that the two of them seem to have been here for so long that they didn't notice the anomaly.

"Why look at that energetic kid and that big lifeless guy? That's all that big guy, and that kid almost bit my ear off. ”

"Yes, obviously wearing the handcuffs of Hailou Stone, as a person with Devil Fruit ability, he has almost adapted to the restrictions of the handcuffs and keeps resisting...... Now I have to keep his mouth shut. ”

"I think I should blindfold him too, staring at me like a wild beast."

"It's a little scary, no wonder he will be locked up, it's just a pity that we have to contact him every day."

"yes......"

In this almost neurotic muttering, Vegapunk was led by two jailers to a cage in the deepest part of the lowest prison.

"Well, it's right in front, let's go and see for yourself."

The jailers stood at a distance, apparently not wanting to go over and provoke the prisoners.

And Vegapunk walked directly in front of the cage.

Soon, he first noticed the "tyrant" Bartholomew Big Bear's mountain-like body, lying motionless on the cold floor.

The Great Bear is in a state where it is already dead, but not completely dead.

Vegapunk was about to call out to the big bear when he suddenly felt an awe-inspiring murderous aura rushing towards him.

He was startled, and when he turned his head, he saw a pair of eyes open against the stone wall in the shadows on the other side, reflecting the only light from the candlestick.

(End of chapter)