That is to say, the Mermaid Princesses who awakened the power of Poseidon in the past were never the ambitious type. If anything, they were almost excessively kind-hearted. Otherwise, with that power, Fishman Island's status would never have been so awkward.
Before the Levely even began, the kings who witnessed all this already felt a shadow settle in their hearts.
"Do you think this place just clashes with the Fish-Men or something?"
"Why do you say that?"
"Many years ago, the criminal who attacked Mariejois was also a Fish-Man, right? I think his name was Tiger."
Tiger's reputation was sharply divided. In countries without slavery, he was a hero, a warrior who fought for freedom.
But in countries that still practiced slavery, he was an out-and-out violent criminal, someone who threatened the stability of the world.
Moreover, Tiger was a man who broke records. After that incident, Mariejois had seen no further disturbances, until Jinbe made his move.
"Whatever. They're just a race from the bottom of the sea. They can't stir up much trouble. By the way, how has your country been lately? Four years ago you said pirates were causing havoc over there, didn't you?"
"Not bad. Thanks to Fleet Admiral Sakazuki, those pirates were all sent to Impel Down. What about you?"
"I'm not doing so well. Those Revolutionary Army people are giving me a real headache. Let's talk about it after the conference starts. I've been preparing for a long time."
The kings began preparing for the conference, while members of the Revolutionary Army had already infiltrated this place. At this moment, Sabo was moving around taking photos to document the situation.
He avoided the patrolling guards with agile movements. As for surveillance..
Sorry, but there really were no cameras inside Mariejois. Some secret rooms even had holes in their walls. If Queen came to take a look, he'd probably laugh himself to death on the spot.
In terms of security level, the safe houses built by Queen were already a whole dimension ahead of this place.
However, before Sabo could become familiar with the layout here, the frequency of patrol suddenly increased.
"Did you hear? Orders came down from above to strengthen security here."
"Yeah, there was unrest in the Socializing Plaza. I heard it was a pretty big commotion. Still, I don't think it's necessary. Not even a mouse should be able to get in here, right?"
Just as the two guards left, another pair appeared from the opposite side. After dodging several times in succession, Sabo was still inadvertently discovered.
"There's an intruder! Quick—ugh."
He had barely shouted the first words when Sabo was already in front of them, pressing a hand onto each of their helmets.
"Shh, don't make trouble for me, you two. Black Vortex."
Darkness surged from Sabo's hands, swallowing the guards who had discovered him. In just a moment, all traces of their existence vanished completely.
"This ability really is convenient… and I've gathered enough intel. Time to leave."
Thinking so, Sabo leapt out of a nearby window, spreading his arms and gliding with the wind, as a flock of black crows caught him in midair.
"Sabo, you've gone off on your own again. Are you trying to mess up the entire operation?"
"It's fine, isn't it? We're bound to make a huge commotion later anyway, and no one noticed me. By the time they realize two people are missing, our operation should already be over.
I've more or less figured out the internal structure of the buildings. How about you guys?"
"Pretty much the same. Morley has already prepared the retreat route, and I've found the location of the food storage facility. Lindbergh's device is also ready. We're just waiting to act."
"Then there's no problem. I haven't forgotten the plan, I remember everything clearly."
The Revolutionary Army's operation this time had four objectives in total.
First, to formally declare war on the Celestial Dragons by destroying the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon.
What they opposed was not the existence of the World Government itself. The Revolutionary Army likewise acknowledged the necessity of an organization like the World Government, but it could not be a World Government led by the Celestial Dragons.
Unfortunately, under the current circumstances, declaring war on the Celestial Dragons was no different from declaring war on the World Government.
Second, to free as many slaves from Mariejois as possible.
Third, to rescue Kuma from here and bring that gentle Kuma back to the homeland of the Revolutionary Army.
Fourth, to destroy the food storage facility of the Domain of the Gods.
These actions were bound to cause an enormous uproar across the world. One of the Revolutionary Army's goals was precisely to draw greater global attention, and then, riding that momentum, simultaneously ignite revolutions in several countries they had already prepared.
"Karasu, drop me off there later. I heard there was unrest in the Socializing Plaza earlier. It seems to have something to do with Kuma as well."
"Alright, I'll leave it to you."
"What about the food storage facility? Can you handle that? That's a very important part."
"My soot has already been scattered over there. All it'll take is a tiny spark, and the place will be completely turned into a sea of fire."
The largest crow beneath Sabo suddenly had its eyes grow sharp and spirited. This was the true body of Karasu, commander of the North Army. He was the user of the Logia-type Soot-Soot Fruit, and these flying crows were all formed from his Devil Fruit powers.
Under his control, the light soot transformed into a flock of birds in the sky. Soot, being flammable by nature, would only make the flames burn even more fiercely when it came into contact with those stores of food.
Karasu delivered Sabo to a relatively concealed location. The people Sabo had previously absorbed into the darkness of the Dark-Dark Fruit were released, and then Sabo's figure slowly sank, gradually merging into the darkness as he began the next step of the plan.
At the same time, within the shadows of Mariejois, a small chubby purple figure was also darting about, searching for anything of value. This newly appeared patch of darkness naturally caught its attention.
"Geh-eh?"
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