The Strongest Lunarian in One Piece

"El-sama…"

"We've just intercepted a strange signal with one of our Den Den Mushi. It contains information about the Celestial Dragons' 'hunting party,' including location details and the associated rewards…"

Two weeks later,

Sally hurriedly reported to El, having just received the news:

"Though the signal itself was rather well-hidden, most likely other forces have picked up on it too!"

"Oh? So the intel on those Celestial Dragons' so-called 'study trip' got leaked?"

El raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement dancing in his expression.

"Looks like the show's about to begin. How are Dal and his team doing?"

"They're all set!"

Sally smiled, replying,

"And just this morning, the Navy successfully invaded God Valley and occupied the island. They're currently turning everything upside down, searching every last corner for hidden citizens to arrest!"

Half a month ago, they had already drawn up their plan:

They dispatched the third son, Dal, alongside Barry, Uthan, and the others in secret to God Valley.

"Keep a close eye on every move by the Roger Pirates and the Rocks Pirates!"

El nodded, then gave an unhesitating order:

"Tell Thunder Calamity and Fire Calamity to be on standby, so that when the time comes, they can lead the fleet to intercept Roger's Pirates… At the very least, they mustn't let them get there too soon and foul things up!

"Linlin, Gerd—you two take the Ace brothers and others, leading your fleet so that you appear ready at any moment to strike G-1 Fortress. That will tie down the Navy's main force so they can't send too many troops to reinforce elsewhere!"

As for Wind Calamity Irene, that fearsome "she-devil"—

Indeed, two months ago, she seized the chance to "assault" El, successfully got pregnant, and was now unable to take part in expeditions.

"Mamamama, El-oniichan, why the hassle?"

Linlin bared her teeth, exuding deadly menace.

"If you ask me, we might as well use this chance to launch a full-scale war on two fronts and wipe out these World Government fools for good!"

From her perspective, the Fallen Angel Pirates already had nothing to fear from the World Government. They could launch a direct assault, potentially seizing the advantage.

"I too think we could be more aggressive,"

Gerd chimed in, smiling sweetly,

"Especially since the World Government would surely rely on that kid Kaido to help transport their troops. We could have him hurl them off to random corners of the globe, or drop them right into traps we've set up!"

"That way, the fighting wouldn't even reach our main base!"

Though Linlin was pregnant, she could still bring significant power to bear.

She could even deploy her Bat Doppelganger in her stead, limiting the impact on her battle strength. With sufficient planning, they stood a strong chance of swiftly crushing both the World Government and Marine Headquarters.

"No need to rush. It's still too soon for an all-out war…"

El shook his head, smiling calmly:

"Besides, it isn't just you and Sally—Tsuru, Irene, Lillian, and other key fighters are also pregnant. No point risking that much."

He wasn't in a hurry to finish off the World Government altogether. The longer things dragged out, the more it benefited the Fallen Angel Pirates; there was no need to push for a quick resolution. Furthermore, the research division had only recently begun large-scale production of the new generation of clone troops, as well as the start of mass production for the third generation of Pacifistas. They still needed time to bring them fully online.

He had no desire to conquer the World Government in a pyrrhic victory, decimating the Fallen Angel Pirates in the process and plunging the seas into unprecedented chaos, leaving a power vacuum for others to exploit. Perhaps in just three to five more years, Thor, Dal, Sif, and the rest would grow even stronger; and the other emerging talents among the Kukulkan clan—already almost on par—would likewise come into their own. By then, going toe-to-toe with the World Government in open warfare would be a breeze.

"The main problem is that Rocks is insanely ambitious, and neither he nor Golden Lion seem likely to just play nice with us,"

Sally said with a touch of frustration,

"We worry that when push comes to shove, instead of taking on the World Government, they might try to snatch the spoils for themselves or even sabotage us… Otherwise, as Linlin mentioned, cornering the bulk of the World Government's forces in God Valley wouldn't be a bad plan."

"Mamamama… Then let them live a bit longer!"

Hearing that El and Sally had the same opinion, Linlin nodded, sneering:

She knew that strictly speaking, the Fallen Angel Pirates' overall strength was already comparable to the World Government's. But the more time passed, the more that gap would widen in the pirates' favor—especially with their underground labs producing over a hundred thousand cloned troops each year.

Although individually not super-strong, these clones were equivalent to genuine elite soldiers: fearless, wholly obedient, and supplemented by the burgeoning Pacifista army. The shipyards in the Calm Belt were also working at breakneck speed building warships, preparing for the final war. As a result, money was "burning" at a staggering rate—Hell Trading Company's profits alone weren't nearly enough to fund all this. Even though the enormous prior investment in Totto Land had begun paying off and the kingdom's finances no longer relied on Hell Trading Company, the Fallen Angel Pirates' military expenditures remained astronomical.

That was one of the reasons they resorted to selling artificial Devil Fruits to external buyers. But cost aside, the benefits were tangible. At Totto Land's current rate of development, if they continued a standoff with the World Government for a while longer, eventually no force at sea would rival them. In short order, they could crush the World Government, then dispatch their armies to forcibly subdue any nation or faction refusing to submit.

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