Setsuna continued sharing the intelligence he knew. "Imu is one of the twenty kings who founded the World Government eight hundred years ago, and also the true mastermind behind King Harald's assassination."
"What? Imu killed our king?!" Dorry roared in fury after hearing this.
Although he had been dueling Brogy on Little Garden for nearly a century, Harald was already 52 years old when they left Elbaf. He naturally knew of this king.
"Wasn't Prince Loki said to be the culprit?" Brogy was confused. He had heard of this tragedy after returning to Elbaf.
"Given King Harald's strength, only Imu could have killed him," Setsuna stated with certainty.
Thanks to Setsuna's good credibility, the two giants immediately chose to believe him.
After all, they also didn't want the Giant Tribe's prince to be a patricide.
"That damned Imu! We must kill her!" Dorry and Brogy bellowed in rage.
"That won't be easy," Setsuna shook his head slightly. "The God's Knights' and the Five Elders' immortality all stems from Imu's blessing."
"However, this immortality isn't invincible. Those who have fought them before, like members of the Roger Pirates and the Rocks Pirates, should know this well, right?"
Gaban nodded slowly. "Although we don't understand the principle behind their immortality, attacks infused with Conqueror's Haki can wound them. Everyone here should be capable of that, I presume?"
Kizaru looked as if suddenly understanding. "So that's why the World Government is so at ease with us Admirals? It's because we don't have Conqueror's Haki? How sad."
The corner of Doflamingo's mouth twitched, 'Don't just assume everyone with Conqueror's Haki can coat it!'
Setsuna spoke solemnly. "The God's Knights' and Five Elders' power is granted entirely by Imu's will, and can be revoked just as easily. More troublingly, Imu likely controls the Ancient Weapon… Uranus."
The space instantly fell dead silent.
Even for these powerhouses standing at the world's peak, the legendary Ancient Weapons were objects of great caution.
"Do you have a way to counter Uranus's power?" Dragon asked gravely.
"Rest assured. I hold the power of Poseidon."
Hearing this, Shanks, Rayleigh, and Gaban all had drastic changes in expression.
But before they could speak, Setsuna continued. "My steed, Titan, is Poseidon."
The expressions of the three became quite colorful. The others, unaware of the intricacies, were surprised. "That giant serpent is Poseidon?"
Big Mom licked her lips, skeptical. "That serpent of yours is impressive, but its size can't compare to some Super Sea Kings, can it?"
"That was data from two and a half years ago. The current Titan is a hundred thousand meters long!" Setsuna said lightly. With Titan's current power, it truly deserved the title [Poseidon].
In an all-out fight, even he might not be Titan's opponent.
"A... a hundred thousand meters?!" Big Mom was dumbfounded. That size was simply absurd.
"That growth rate is too astonishing! Over two years, its length increased fifty-fold!" Akainu couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.
Shanks felt somewhat dazed now, 'Could the information recorded on the Poneglyphs actually be misleading enemies? Was the true Poseidon actually Setsuna's steed?'
Setsuna was quite nonchalant. After all, while hundred thousand meters sounded long, it was just a hundred kilometers. Compared to Snake King's 220,000-kilometer length, it was still in its infancy.
"No wonder you have the confidence to oppose the World Government," Dragon remarked with emotion.
"Titan is meant to counter Uranus. What truly deserves attention is Imu herself," Setsuna flexed his fingers. "We need to confirm one thing: Can Imu leave Mary Geoise?"
Everyone was stunned. Could the Ruler of the World be a prisoner?
Setsuna continued. "Not leaving the Holy Land for eight hundred years... either she's a willing recluse, or she's bound by some rule... So, I want to test if we can lure her out."
"How do you plan to lure her out?" Sabo asked.
Setsuna's gaze swept over everyone present. "You've all heard of the 'God Valley Hunt', right?"
Whitebeard nodded. "The Celestial Dragons' 'Indigenous People Elimination Contest' held every three years. It only stopped after the God Valley War thirty-six years ago."
"Correct," The corner of Setsuna's mouth lifted slightly. "So this time, let's play a new game. Make the Celestial Dragons restart the 'Indigenous People Elimination Contest'. Then, we'll turn that contest into a [Celestial Dragon Hunting Contest]."
Setsuna's voice seemed to carry a certain magic. "Let's compete... to see who hunts more Celestial Dragons."
"Those fools were scared out of their wits by Rocks. How could they restart such a contest?" Big Mom sneered.
Setsuna smiled. "Then give them a prize they can't refuse. For example... the son of Rocks, who brought them shame back then."
"Rocks has a son?" Garp's eyes widened.
"Marshall D. Teach," Setsuna looked at Big Mom and Whitebeard. "You two were once Rocks' crewmates. You won't be soft-hearted, will you?"
Big Mom laughed heartily. "Mamamamama~ My relationship with Rocks was just cooperation. What do I care about his son?!"
Whitebeard said in a low voice. "That bastard Teach killed a comrade. Even if he is Rocks's son... I will never let him go."
"But someone still has to propose restarting such a contest," Dragon pointed out the key issue.
Setsuna was confident. "Don't worry. Some Celestial Dragons also heard Uta's song. They don't have willpower as strong as yours. They should be quite obedient now."
A chill ran down everyone's spine. This mind-control ability was simply impossible to guard against.
Setsuna continued. "I'll use this [Celestial Dragon Hunting Contest] to capture the God's Knights and the Five Elders in one sweep, to see if we can force Imu out. Even if it fails, it's equivalent to severing Imu's limbs."
Everyone nodded heavily, their hearts burning with excitement.
This era-upending madness was truly exhilarating.
"I know there are Celestial Dragon's descendants among us," Setsuna's gaze swept over Doflamingo, then seemed to glance subtly toward a certain corner. "I won't force you to participate. But if anyone wants to inform... feel free to try and see if you can actually say it."
Doflamingo laughed wildly. "Fufufufu~ I'd love to see those trash fall from the clouds. The pain I suffered back then, all of them must experience it."
Setsuna nodded slightly. "I wasn't referring to just you."
…
After the secret meeting concluded, Setsuna went to Kaido's prison cell.
"What? Finally come to take my life?" Kaido's voice was full of mockery.
Setsuna stood outside the cell door. Moonlight slanted in from the high window, casting his long shadow.
"Kaido, I can give you a chance to live."
"Wororororo! You think I'd beg for my life?" Kaido's roaring laughter shook dust from the walls.
Ignoring his mockery, Setsuna spoke calmly. "What if I told you I've already gathered the Four Emperors, Marine Admirals, Warlords, the Revolutionary Army, and the Giant Tribe, preparing to launch a total war against the World Government?"
Kaido slammed against the bars, chains pulled taut.
His Conqueror's Haki leaked uncontrollably. He panted heavily like thunder. "Such a war... such a world war cannot be without me!"
"Setsuna brat! Release me to join this war! Afterward, you can kill or slice me as you wish. But this war... I must participate!"