A series of orders—
Each one made it clear.
As one of the Five Elders, Hirano Masato had lost his composure.
He was even… rushing.
Precisely because he stood at the very top—
He understood more clearly than anyone just how terrifying the threat would be if all of this were true.
Under such circumstances…
Even if the probability was small—
He could not afford even the slightest carelessness.
The expansion of the Marines and the World Governnt—
Could no longer be delayed.
Even the cleansing of the "diseases" festering across the seas—
Had beco urgent.
But before all that…
They needed sothing decisive.
Sothing powerful enough—
To prove the strength of the World Governnt.
To silence the growing doubts spreading across the seas.
At that thought—
A cold light flashed in Hirano Masato's eyes as he spoke slowly, each word heavy with authority:
"Sengoku…"
"The ignorant masses of this sea have grown lacking in respect for the World Governnt…"
"Before we implent these asures…"
"We must first remind those restless vermin…"
"Who truly rules the sea!"
"Prepare it… five days from now…"
"Impel Down will be fully exposed to the world!"
"Let those pests see…"
"What has beco of those once-arrogant pirates and criminals!"
"And at the sa ti…"
"Select five of the most infamous and powerful among them…"
"And execute them publicly before the entire world!"
To rapidly stabilize the authority of the World Governnt—
There was no thod more efficient—
Than revealing the legendary underwater prison…
And executing notorious figures before the eyes of the world.
After all—
To most people across the seas—
Impel Down was a place of mystery.
So why not reveal it?
Let them witness—
That even the most feared legends—
When opposing the World Governnt—
Could only end in humiliation and despair.
Life and death—
Rested in the hands of the Five Elders alone!
"Yes! Hirano Masato-sama!"
Sengoku struck his chest and responded solemnly.
Having served as Fleet Admiral for so many years—
He knew—
This decision…
Was correct.
Not just him—
Most of the high-ranking Marines present shared the sa view.
Only a small few hesitated.
Among them—
Sakazuki stood out the most.
"Hirano Masato-sama!"
"Devil Fruits are extrely valuable… how can we—"
Before he could finish—
He was cut off sharply.
"Silence!"
Another Elder, Sonobe Keiichi, spoke coldly.
"Sakazuki! These are not ordinary tis!"
"Hirano is right! This is for the future of the World Governnt!"
"You are not permitted to question it!"
Sakazuki's face darkened, his expression grim.
But in the end—
He lowered his head.
"…Yes, Sonobe-sama."
On the screen—
Hirano Masato's gaze swept across the entire room.
Then he slowly stood.
A vast, overwhelming aura—
Seed to transcend distance itself—
Pressing down upon everyone present.
"Everyone…"
"This public execution at Impel Down…"
"Will not be handled by the Marines alone…"
"I will personally dispatch forces to oversee it!"
"This ti…"
"We will make those pests understand…"
"The true power of the World Governnt!"
"Let those ignorant fools…"
"Think carefully about the price of opposing us!"
"Crash—!"
Inside the room—
All Marine officers stood at once.
They bowed deeply toward the screen and spoke in unison:
"Yes, Hirano Masato-sama!"
…
anwhile—
Great Line, first half.
On a war-torn island—
Smoke drifted across the sky.
The ground was littered with corpses.
At the center of it all—
Defying the Heavens stood atop a mountain of bones, gripping the weapon Eternal Night.
His black cloak fluttered wildly in the wind.
His mind sank into the system.
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Host: Kazama Haruto
Current Role: Marshal of the Underworld —Two-Star Heaven-Defying Talent
Current Progress: 60%
Owned Roles: Gilgash (Ancient King),Two-Star Heaven-Defying Talent
Available Role Draws: 0
Available Follower Draws: 0
"Two whole months…"
"And only a 5% increase…"
He let out a bitter chuckle.
"At this rate… reaching 70%… will take at least a year…"
Back when he was playing Gilgash—
It had never been this slow.
This pace…
Was unbearable.
"As expected…"
"Only Devil Fruits can accelerate progress…"
"And unlock new roles…"
He clicked his tongue.
Regret surged within him once again—
Regret that four thousand years ago…
He hadn't collected every Devil Fruit across the seas.
Now—
In this era—
They were far too difficult to obtain.
Even with his strength—
He could not gather them easily.
"Even with the system's Origin Barrier…"
"I still need a place…"
"Where the highest number of Devil Fruit users gather…"
"A few scattered users…"
"Wouldn't even make up for the cost…"
He muttered, thinking deeply.
Then—
Suddenly—
His eyes flashed.
He slapped his forehead.
"Wait…"
"A place with the most ability users…"
A terrifying idea—
Began to take shape in his mind.
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