Chapter 461: Roy's Actions, A New Storm on the Sea!
Fengyue didn't respond to Jin's question. In truth, he didn't know what was going on either.
If Ryuunosuke had wanted to toy with them from the start, he wouldn't have chosen to leave at the end. And when he left, he'd dropped one key piece of information—his identity as a Poseidon's chosen, Joyboy.
That statement alone was enough for Fengyue to understand that Ryuunosuke wasn't aligned with the Guardians. If he truly intended to join their ranks, he wouldn't have left behind the Eternal Pointer or revealed who he really was.
"Let's go," Fengyue said quietly, his tone steady. "We'll head for the Dragon Hunter Pirates. It seems Captain Ryuunosuke wants us to learn something."
It was the simplest way to uncover his intent—follow the direction of the Eternal Pointer. Ryuunosuke never acted without purpose.
Jin's voice was low, but there was a dangerous glint in his eyes. "Fengyue, if we don't get a good explanation when we find them… I'll destroy the entire Dragon Hunter Pirates. Do you have a problem with that?"
"If he fails to give a proper explanation," Fengyue replied, "I'll assist you myself."
With that, he turned and boarded the golden ship, steering it toward the location pointed out by the Eternal Pointer.
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Meanwhile, deep within the World Government's stronghold…
"Lord Roy," a masked agent of the Dwool Organization reported, "Joracol Fengyue and Jin have both made contact with Ryuunosuke. The results of their confrontation are unclear, but Jin successfully overpowered Keshia. However… the battle ended abruptly, and both of them escaped."
Roy sat in silence for a moment, absorbing the report. Imu, who had fought recently, was in deep slumber to recover her strength. Even one such as her needed to restore her energy before the conflicts ahead.
Roy finally leaned back, eyes gleaming with interest. "The Evictors encountered Ryuunosuke? That's… intriguing." A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "It seems this isn't as simple as it looks."
"Continue monitoring Ryuunosuke and the Dragon Hunter Pirates," he ordered. "Don't concern yourselves with Fengyue and his group."
"Yes, Lord Roy," the agent replied before leaving.
Roy's expression shifted as a soft chuckle escaped him. "So, the final storm is about to begin… huh?"
He looked down at the reports spread across his desk. "Thinking back, every major event on the seas in recent years… all of them trace back to the Dragon Hunter Pirates." His tone carried a strange mix of amusement and calculation. "Perhaps it's time I rethink my next move."
He rose and walked toward a sealed chamber. Inside, a massive straw hat sat atop an ancient pedestal, surrounded by relics only he and Imu understood. Roy waved his hand, and a flag bearing the Dragon Hunter Pirates' emblem unfurled beside it.
"Beru… Beru…"
The Den Den Mushi on his desk began to ring.
"Lord Roy," came Carmel's voice from the receiver, rough and faintly distorted by background noise. "Do you require my assistance?"
Screams and inhuman howls echoed faintly through the line.
"It's time," Roy said coldly. "Begin the operation. Since the Navy has chosen independence, we'll need to give them something… meaningful to occupy their attention. Move forward."
"And Vegapunk?" Carmel asked.
"I'll leave that to you," Roy replied.
"Understood, Lord Roy," Carmel answered eagerly. "Don't worry, I'll keep them… very busy." His tone shifted, excitement creeping in. "By the way, may I take action against the Dragon Hunter Pirates now?"
Roy's voice hardened. "No. Don't touch them. They still serve a purpose. For now, leave them be."
With that, he hung up.
Carmel stared at the silent Den Den Mushi for a long moment, then grinned—a twisted, feral grin. "Little ones… let's begin."
He turned toward the darkness behind him. Pairs of blood-red eyes blinked open, one after another. The air filled with the sound of flesh being torn and bones cracking. As the chewing noises grew louder, screams filled the chamber—but Carmel only laughed, his eyes gleaming with madness.
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Three days later.
"Admiea Sakazuki," Communications Minister Zikas said urgently, "a distress signal just came from the Charlos Peter Kingdom on the Grand Line. We've already dispatched a unit to respond. But, sir… this is the fifth such report in only a few days."
Sakazuki's brow furrowed. "Another one? Who's behind it? They're attacking kingdoms now?"
He placed his cigar down and leaned forward. "Who's leading the rescue team this time?"
"Admiral Fujitora," Zikas replied. "We're still gathering details, but… the situation doesn't look human. The scenes are too brutal. Villages completely wiped out. It's more like the work of beasts than men. Every trace has been erased clean."
He hesitated, pulling several newspapers from his briefcase. "And… rumors have started spreading."
Sakazuki's eyes narrowed as he took the papers.
These weren't from Morgans' press or any Navy channel—they were local papers from small islands near the Grand Line.
The headlines made his jaw tighten.
Navy Cannibalism Scandal!
Witnesses Claim Marines Feast on Citizens!
Even Sakazuki's iron composure faltered. He slammed a fist on the desk, the room trembling. "Ridiculous…!"
But no matter how absurd the claim, the damage had already begun.
The Navy had only just stabilized after the food and supply crisis. And now this—whispers spreading across the seas, painting them as monsters.
Without the kingdoms' support, their logistical chain would crumble again.
Zikas spoke quietly, "If we can't produce evidence or a proper explanation soon, the people will believe it, sir. Even the nobles are starting to question the Navy's integrity."
Sakazuki exhaled slowly, a grim fire in his eyes. "Someone's orchestrating this… using the chaos to turn the world against us."
He looked out toward the sea through the office window, the horizon dark with storm clouds. "Whoever it is… they've chosen the perfect time to strike."
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