Chat Group For The Dead : Start From One Piece

In the chat group:

Senju Tobirama: "You have the Flying Thunder God Technique, and you can reach Kaido of the Beasts anytime. So, are you deliberately trying to lure people from the Beasts Pirates?"

Lucas: "That's right! The last time I fought the Beasts Pirates, I was busy dealing with Kaido. My men were useless, and the core members of the Beasts Pirates managed to escape."

When Whitebeard heard this, he immediately defended his sons.

Whitebeard: "What do you mean useless? Marco said at the time that he didn't want to risk both sides suffering heavy losses against the Beasts Pirates. That's why he let their core members go. Otherwise, my sons would've defeated them long ago."

Lucas: "Yeah, yeah, your sons are the best, huh? But during the Summit War, Akainu beat you down and you lost your temper."

Pirate King Roger: "Oh? Sounds like I just stumbled upon some juicy secrets. Care to explain, group leader?"

Lucas: "During the Summit War, Marine Admiral Akainu punched Ace to death. Then, an enraged Whitebeard severely injured Akainu, sending him plummeting into a fissure."

Shiki the Golden Lion: "In that situation, to still land a hit on a Marine Admiral? Whitebeard, you've got guts! But what happened next?"

Lucas: "Akainu didn't die. He climbed out of the ground, and at that time, Straw Hat Luffy had passed out. The Whitebeard Pirates were retreating while covering him, but Akainu chased Luffy alone. Not even Marco and the others could stop him."

Pirate King Roger: "Seriously? If Akainu was at full strength, I'd understand. But a Marine Admiral who had been severely injured by Whitebeard, and they still couldn't stop him?"

Lucas: "They couldn't stop him! It was only with the help of three outsiders—Jinbei, Crocodile, and Buggy the Clown—that Straw Hat Luffy barely escaped."

Shiki the Golden Lion sneered, enjoying Whitebeard's embarrassment.

Shiki the Golden Lion: "Ha! As expected of Whitebeard's sons, they're truly worthless!"

Whitebeard growled in frustration.

Whitebeard: "Shut up!"

Pirate King Roger: "Wait, did you just say Buggy the Clown helped rescue Straw Hat Luffy? That kid? He's actually capable now?"

Roger was genuinely surprised. Assisting Marco and the others to save Luffy from Akainu wasn't something just anyone could do. Without considerable strength, it was impossible to even think about it.

But according to Roger's memories, Buggy the Clown had always been lacking in talent. He was more interested in treasure than training. Roger found it hard to believe Buggy had become strong.

Even the Devil Fruit Buggy ate, the Chop-Chop Fruit, wasn't particularly powerful in combat. Roger racked his brain but couldn't figure out how Buggy could've gained significant strength. His confusion deepened.

Lucas: "Buggy's different from the rest! Others rely on strength to get things done, but Buggy? He relies on luck."

Pirate King Roger: "Ah, that's right! I remember now—you said he was incredibly lucky during the Summit War?"

Lucas: "He's got a group of brainwashed fans backing him, and now he's one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

Shiki the Golden Lion: "Speaking of that, after you caught Kaido last time, didn't the core members of the Beasts Pirates show up with Red-Haired Shanks? Why didn't you deal with them then?"

Lucas: "Because of Shanks. I didn't act rashly since he was there. He doesn't listen to Roger anymore, and that makes him unpredictable."

Shiki the Golden Lion: "I remember the Beasts Pirates' cadres were cautious back then too. They kept their distance, ready to flee at a moment's notice. Even if you had made a move, it would've been hard to capture them."

Whitebeard: "And Kaido, whom you sealed, still needs to be watched. If you left Kaido unattended to go after the Beasts Pirates and Shanks, what would you do if Kaido broke free?"

Pirate King Roger: "Wait… Are you saying Shanks might've rescued Kaido when you weren't looking?"

Lucas: "Do you think that's impossible? Don't be naive. He definitely showed signs of wanting to. I just hope he doesn't get in my way in the future. If he does, I won't be polite."

Lucas had set a trap for the remaining Beasts Pirates. To give them the illusion of safety and lure them into action, he took up residence at Punk Hazard's experimental base.

Time flew by quickly. Lucas immersed himself in studying the biology of the pirate world, and with his top-notch scientific talent, he integrated this knowledge.

During this time, Lucas even instructed Monet to contact Doflamingo, informing him that Lucas had been stationed at Punk Hazard. Doflamingo, unaware of Monet's defection, thought she was secretly feeding him intel.

New World

After learning that Lucas was at Punk Hazard, the remnants of the Beasts Pirates, led by their top cadres, assembled a fleet to attack Wano Country.

They held Kaido's vivre cards, which could pinpoint his location. When they realized the vivre cards pointed in a different direction than Lucas's, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

If Lucas had brought Kaido with him, they wouldn't stand a chance. Thankfully, that wasn't the case. Otherwise, they might've had to consider finding a new captain.

After all, Lucas's Float Float Fruit abilities were beyond comprehension.

Lucas could create floating Sky Islands to trail him, and he could easily toss Kaido onto one. With Lucas personally guarding him, Kaido's chances of escape were slim to none.

Shiryu of the Rain, who had recently become one of the Beasts Pirates' top cadres, was polishing his famous sword, Raiu, as he casually spoke to King, the wildfire.

Shiryu of the Rain: "Is it really just us going to rescue Governor Kaido? Lucas's forces in Wano aren't exactly weak."

According to their intel, besides Marco and his men, Wano also had local powerhouses like Shutenmaru. The master who had defeated them last time had left no one behind—they were all guarding Kaido.

Epidemic Queen chimed in, his voice crackling over the Den Den Mushi: "Doflamingo said on the phone that he'll find a way to ask the World Government and the Big Mom Pirates for help."

Shiryu of the Rain frowned skeptically. "Doflamingo? You really think he can pull that off? He's just one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

King, the Wildfire chuckled, his eyes gleaming behind his mask. "Don't underestimate him! Doflamingo's had two chances to become the biggest broker in the entire underground world. He's got connections everywhere."

Red Line, Mariejois

In the heart of Mariejois, beneath the grandeur and corruption of the World Government's highest chambers, the Five Elders gathered for an urgent meeting after receiving Doflamingo's message.

Saint Topman Warcury spoke first, his voice as cold as the polished marble floors. "Doflamingo wants our help to rescue Kaido. What are your thoughts?"

Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro sneered, his fingers idly tracing the edge of his blade. "Does that brat think the World Government exists to save a Yonko? He's out of his mind."

Saint Shepherd Ju Peter tapped his fingers against the table thoughtfully. "His reasoning is that the balance of power must be maintained. If the Beasts Pirates collapse, the Four Emperors' system will crumble. There's no force at sea right now capable of replacing them."

Saint Jaygarcia Saturn rubbed his chin, deep in thought. "The Seraphim is nearing completion. Do we even need the Four Emperors' balance anymore?"

Saint Marcus Mars shook his head. "The Seraphim isn't finished yet, and even if it were, the Marines are too weak right now to maintain order on their own. The seas can't be allowed to fall into chaos."

After the fierce duel between Akainu and Aokiji, Akainu had emerged victorious and assumed the role of Fleet Admiral. Aokiji, unwilling to serve under Akainu's iron-fisted rule, resigned from the Marines entirely. The aftermath left the Marine Admiralty in shambles, with only one Admiral remaining.

The sole surviving Admiral was an aging veteran, more inclined to bureaucratic laziness than actual enforcement. On top of that, Garp and Sengoku, both possessing Admiral-level power, had chosen retirement over active duty. It wasn't an exaggeration to say the Marines were at their weakest point in history.

Originally, the World Government had planned to promote Momousagi and Chaton, the candidates for Admiral, but Akainu, freshly appointed as Fleet Admiral, rejected the traditional promotion system. Instead, he proposed a radical new idea—world recruitment.

A staunch hardliner and radical hawk, Akainu's world recruitment plan aimed to rapidly replenish the Marines' high-level combat strength. Seniority wouldn't matter; only strength would. As long as an individual possessed enough power, they could become a Marine Admiral without the usual bureaucratic hurdles.

If nothing else, Lucas had to admire Akainu for that. The world recruitment plan was as ambitious as it was unprecedented—comparable to a recruitment order from another world entirely.

Unfortunately, the World Government hadn't approved the plan yet.

Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro finally spoke, his tone measured but firm. "The Marines' strength must be replenished. I propose we approve Akainu's world recruitment plan. As for Kaido of the Beasts… if there's a chance to rescue him, we should."

Saint Shepherd Ju Peter interjected suddenly, a glint of curiosity in his eyes. "I've heard that Kaido of the Beasts was imprisoned by Lucas using some kind of special method."

Saint Jaygarcia Saturn nodded gravely. "Yes, that's what our intelligence reports say. It's hard to believe. Kaido, who couldn't even be restrained by seastone chains, was supposedly locked down by Lucas with some kind of magic."

Saint Shepherd Ju Peter leaned forward, his expression serious. "I propose that, if circumstances permit, we attempt to retrieve Kaido—whether for his own sake or to study the magic Lucas used to imprison him. Both have considerable research value."

Saint Marcus Mars, spoke, his voice low but resolute. "I agree. Compared to the Four Emperors, who've been around for decades, this Lucas, with his strange methods and sudden rise to power, is the true enemy we need to address."

Saint Shepherd Ju Peter nodded thoughtfully. "Indeed. His abilities are too strange, and he seems to have a wide array of powers. Could he actually have the ability to acquire abilities from the death?"

Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro stiffened, a bold and dangerous idea forming in his mind. "If he can obtain abilities from the death … then what about the death connected to the three ancient weapons?"

The room fell into heavy silence, the weight of that possibility hanging over them like a dark cloud. The thought of someone like Lucas wielding power connected to the ancient weapons was enough to unsettle even the most hardened of the Five Elders.

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