According to Nox's idea, the Rocks Pirates are the key to dealing with the Marine and forcing out the World Government's power. Only by understanding how strong the enemy is can one know how far away one is from one's ambition!
"What's more, now is not the best time to leave the Rocks Pirates. Our strength is still rapidly increasing, and we have not reached our peak."
"Even if you leave the Rocks Pirates, can you still develop in the New World, where Rocks has already occupied most of the territory?"
"Instead of doing that, it's better to rely on the large ship of the Rocks Pirates, constantly recruit subordinates, and slowly develop our power. When the right opportunity arises, we will be able to soar!"
Nox continued.
"Gyahaha, Nox, you really are just like me!"
"Nox, let's join forces. In the future, when we join forces, we will be invincible. After we conquer the World, we will share it equally!"
Golden Lion invited Nox again.
"Golden Lion, give up. I will never join forces with you. In the future, I will also form my own Pirate Crew, and maybe we will be opponents then!"
Nox shook his head. How could he possibly join forces with Shiki? Wasn't that an insult to him?
"That's a pity!"
Shiki had expected Nox's refusal. After all, he and Nox were the same kind of people. If not for the circumstances, he would not be bowing his head in the Rocks Pirates now.
Marineford:
After Brac received the intelligence about Beehive Island, he immediately summoned the Marine high-ranking Executive Officers for a meeting. Those who couldn't come in person also communicated via den den mushi.
"What? The entire Rocks Pirates are on the move and are calling upon the Pirates of the New World. Their target is our Navy Fortress!"
Many high-ranking Marine Executive Officers were shocked as they looked at the intelligence in their hands.
They didn't expect the Rocks Pirates to actually initiate war against the Marine and even target a Navy Fortress!
"Fleet Admiral, I request to go to the New World to guard the Fortress!"
"Me too. We can't let the Rocks Pirates be so arrogant. Our Marine is not inferior to anyone!"
"Give the order, Fleet Admiral, let us go to the New World!"
"..."
As high-ranking Marine Executive Officers, none of those present were afraid of death. The New World Navy Fortress was the face of their Marine in the New World. Once it was completely captured,
it would mean that their Marine had completely lost control of the New World, and that their Marine was completely suppressed by Pirates. This would be an absolute disgrace for the Marine, who are filled with a strong sense of justice!
"This is the latest intelligence on the Executive Officers of the Rocks Pirates."
"John, Wang Zhi, Silver Axe, and Golden Lion have all eaten top-tier Devil Fruit, and their strength has greatly increased. Each of them is equivalent to an Admiral-level powerhouse."
"The other Executive Officers are also not bad, basically all of them have Admiral-level combat power."
"Calculated this way, in the Rocks Pirates, not including Rocks himself, there are eight Admiral-level powerhouses!"
"Our Marine currently only has five Admiral-level combat powers: me, Steel Bone, Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr."
"In addition, not only the Rocks Pirates, but also the affiliated Pirate Crew of the Rocks Pirates and many Pirate Crew in the New World have gathered in the front part of the New World."
"It can be said that in this war, our Marine cannot win. We can only defend to the death and request assistance from the World Government!"
Brac threw all the intelligence about the Rocks Pirates onto the table and said with emotion.
The current Rocks Pirates are too strong. Even if Rocks himself doesn't make a move, their Marine cannot withstand the combined attack of the many Executive Officers.
"Fleet Admiral, let's still ask the World Government for help. If the World Government doesn't make a move, our Marine can only give up the New World!"
Tsuru suggested that giving up the New World was something the World Government would absolutely not allow.
Because the front part of the New World is close to the Red Line, the World Government would absolutely not allow it to be unguarded by the Marine and become a paradise for Pirates.
This is a very dangerous signal for the World Government and Celestial Dragons on the Red Line!
Holy Land Mary Geoise:
"Brac, I know the needs of your Marine. We will send Army General and CP0 to support you at that time. You must protect the Fortress in the New World for me!"
Scientific Defense Warrior God Saturn Saint heard Brac's request and, rarely, did not bargain, agreeing directly.
Originally, their Gorosei were still planning when to launch a large-scale war to kill Rocks.
Unexpectedly, Rocks is now delivering himself to their doorstep. This is an excellent opportunity for the Gorosei to eliminate Rocks.
The New World Navy Fortress is close to the Red Line, and the support of their World Government can arrive within a short period of time.
"How much combat power should be sent to kill Rocks?"
Warcury Saint, God of War of Law asked.
"Back then, Brac, Kong, and Sola were unable to defeat Rocks."
"Then add the CP0 Chief, White Ghost. I don't believe that four Admiral-level powerhouses cannot kill Rocks!"
Scientific Defense Warrior God Saturn Saint made up his mind.
"Since that is the case, according to the Marine's estimation, the eight Executive Officers of the Rocks Pirates all possess Admiral-level combat power."
"Excluding Brac and Steel Bone, the Marine only has Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr who can individually stop three Executive Officers."
"There are still five Executive Officers left, and we need to send people to stop them."
Agriculture Military God Peter Saint said.
"Excluding Sola, there are two other Army General, and the last CP0 Deputy Chief of the CP0 will be sent out."
"Also, let the Celestial Dragons send out two, no, three more Admiral-level combat powers from their hidden families to support!"
"This time, no matter what, we must kill Rocks. Otherwise, if we miss this opportunity, we don't know how long we will have to wait for the next opportunity."
Scientific Defense Warrior God Saturn Saint said.
"Hmm, let's do that. The Rocks Pirates are too strong, far surpassing the Marine, and they threaten the rule of the World Government. We cannot let them continue to exist."
"This time, we are deploying so much power to deal with the Rocks Pirates, and the private power of the Celestial Dragons will be greatly weakened. Let the God's Knights strengthen their defenses."
Environmental God Mars Saint nodded.
You don't know until you count, and when you count, you're shocked. The current Rocks Pirates, even without counting Rocks, have eight Admiral-level combat powers.
And to eliminate Rocks, they need to deploy fourteen Admiral-level combat powers to be sure.
One must know that an Admiral-level being was once a being capable of suppressing the Sea. Now, they are appearing in clusters within the Rocks Pirates.
If the Rocks Pirates are allowed to continue to develop, who knows what level they will reach.
If Rocks were to go mad one day and lead his Pirate Crew to attack Holy Land Mary Geoise, the scene would make even the Gorosei feel a little scared.
Therefore, even if they have to persuade the Celestial Dragons to send out the combat power from their hidden families this time, they must eliminate the Rocks Pirates, otherwise, perhaps in the future, Rocks will really dare to attack the Holy Land.
"In addition to sending Admiral-level combat power for support, the Army should also be sent."
"Otherwise, the vicious Pirates under the Rocks Pirates' command are too numerous for the Marine to stop. Don't end up not killing Rocks, but having all the Marine Fortresses destroyed."
Warcury Saint, Legal Affairs Warrior God said.
"That's right, we've raised the Army for so long, it's time for them to show their value."
Impel Down, also known as the "Great Prison," is the world's number one prison.
It is built in the Calm Belt in the first half of the Grand Line, and its overall structure is a tower that sinks into the sea, with its base below the surface.
Since this prison is built in the Calm Belt, located in the nest of Sea Kings, and surrounded by Sea Kings, there is no need for any fleet to protect the outer perimeter.
Inside the prison, almost every place is equipped with den den mushi to monitor the prisoners in real-time, to prevent them from attempting to escape.
There are even large amounts of Sea Stone embedded in the outer perimeter to prevent attacks from Sea Kings.
At the same time, large amounts of Sea Stone are also used to build cells and torture devices to trap Devil Fruit users.
It is this extremely strict defense and monitoring that has made this prison, since its establishment, a place from which no one has been able to escape.
However, that is the information released by the World Government. In reality, who knows if anyone has escaped?
After all, history has always been written by the World Government, the victors.
But today, this largest prison welcomed several uninvited guests.
Golden Lion controlled ten Pirate Crew to float several thousand meters above Impel Down, hidden by white clouds.
"Gyahaha, is this the prison that is known as an impenetrable fortress and has the strongest defense in the world?"
As Golden Lion spoke, he controlled the ships to descend from high altitude to the front of Impel Down.
Impel Down Level 6:
A powerful muscular man with bulging muscles, his limbs were tightly bound by Sea Stone handcuffs and his throat was also locked. His limbs were even nailed to the wall with Sea Stone nails.
He is Brandon Brandi, the former Executive Officer of the Rocks Pirates, Violence King Brandon, a Muscle-Muscle Fruit user, with extremely powerful muscles and unparalleled strength.
"Familiar aura!"
Brandon, who had been keeping his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and struggled excitedly, as if he wanted to break free from this prison that had confined him for five years.
"Hey, hey, hey, what does this guy want to do?"
"Does he want to escape from prison?"
"What's gotten into this guy?"
"..."
Many criminals imprisoned on the sixth level with Brandon were surprised to see Brandon at this moment.
One must know that those imprisoned here are destined to be locked up until they die of old age. No one would struggle unnecessarily and waste their energy. It's better to get a good night's sleep.
"How exciting!"
Unlike those criminals, another thin person who was imprisoned was subjected to even more terrifying confinement than Violence King Brandon.
In addition to the treatment Violence King received, several Sea Stone nails were also specifically inserted into his body.
He was also a former Executive Officer of the Rocks Pirates, Death Gun Lionardo, a Paramecia-type Pass-Pass Fruit user.
His marksmanship was superb, and combined with Haki and his Devil Fruit ability, he once killed an Admiral-level powerhouse with his gun.
One could say how deadly a deterrent a powerful sharpshooter is for a war.
Because no one knows whether a bullet that can kill them in an instant will suddenly be shot at them during the battle!