Uranus, the Sky King, had remained docked within the Red Line ever since revealing its true form.
This area was originally part of the World Government's strategic depth, but it was no longer safe since the outbreak of this final war.
Both the World Government and the Angel Alliance knew that this was now the so-called "strategic point that must be contested."
Before the war began, Michael had directly withdrawn a group of people from the front lines.
The goal was to swiftly seize Uranus, the Sky King.
Even if they couldn't gain control, they at least had to ensure the enemy couldn't use it in time.
And Buggy the Clown was the leader and person in charge chosen by Michael.
Although others had doubts about Buggy, the strategist from Red-Haired Shanks' crew...
They never doubted Michael.
If Michael chose Buggy, there must be a reason.
This even surprised Michael himself, as he had prepared many persuasive arguments to convince these people.
The reason he chose Buggy wasn't because he was smart or exceptionally capable...
It was simply because he was lucky!
Just that simple.
Buggy wasn't like Luffy, who was born with a halo and could reach the pinnacle even in a completely different life...
But his luck was truly one of a kind in the entire world.
Although it couldn't guarantee victory on the front lines, his law-defying good fortune minimized the likelihood of negative events occurring.
This was the most crucial aspect, and what Michael valued most.
Along the way, although everyone looked down on Buggy the Clown's combat abilities...
They couldn't help but admire the man's incredible luck.
Whenever he chose a path, even if enemies blocking the way had been detected through Observation Haki, they would mysteriously vanish due to various unexpected circumstances just before an encounter was about to happen.
Thus, without ever loading their guns or unsheathing their swords, they traversed the entire core combat zone, moving from the side of Pangaea Castle into the interior of the Red Line.
There, they laid eyes upon the colossal Uranus, which was as vast as a continent itself.
And here, there were no enemies left at all.
For the Celestial Dragons, if the Angel Alliance had already fought their way to this point, there was no reason to continue the battle.
Might as well surrender!
"In my life, I've experienced countless battles... but today's war is undoubtedly the largest in scale and the most absurd one I've ever witnessed," said Katakuri, using his Mochi Mochi no Mi power to stick to the cliff face as he climbed.
"For the first time, I've realized just how dull life can be for someone blessed with such extraordinary luck."
"Hahahaha, Katakuri, why do I sense a hint of jealousy and helplessness in your words?" Perospero, secured to the cliff with his candy ability, turned back and laughed at Katakuri.
"To be honest, it's best if battles don't happen at all. Let's complete this infiltration mission effortlessly."
"You're dreaming, Brother Perospero," Smoothie scoffed. "If there are no defenders on Uranus, I'll take your last name."
"Uh, don't you already share the same last name?" Marco flapped his wings nearby, maintaining vigilance.
Although Buggy the Clown's luck was still at work, it was better to be prepared for any contingency.
"So, it's a win-win situation for you, right?"
"Haha, mission accomplished! Everyone, keep it up!"
Whitebeard Jr. shouted the slogans without really understanding them, his face beaming with a foolishly happy expression.
Gion and Tokikake glanced at these former Pirates who were now members of the Angel Alliance and sighed.
They had never even imagined such a mission scenario or team composition in their entire lives.
Yet, after the official establishment of the Angel Alliance, it had become commonplace.
It was all a bit unbelievable.
"But... I can't help feeling that Buggy the Clown's good luck is about to run out," Tokikake sighed. "I have... a rather bad feeling about this."
"Tokikake, that's not a feeling—it's a prophecy," Gion said, the golden light of her Konpira reflecting brilliantly at her waist.
"If the World Government and Michael's adopted daughter from over 800 years ago aren't stationed on Uranus... just how foolish would they have to be?"
"That's true."
Even Michael himself wouldn't believe such a thing.
Otherwise, sending just Buggy the Clown would have sufficed... Why bother transferring personnel from various fronts to avoid weakening the main battlefields too much?
At this very moment, they were getting very close to the top of Uranus, the Sky King.
And just then, Katakuri's Observation Haki, which allowed him to glimpse the near future, suddenly sensed something amiss.
"Everyone! Be careful!"
Before the words had fully faded, countless cracks suddenly spread from top to bottom across the cliff face just as they were about to reach the summit.
Everyone froze for a moment, then each unleashed their own unique abilities, charging toward the peak.
However, this time, Buggy the Clown's good fortune finally ceased to favor everyone.
Before they could successfully board Uranus, the entire cliff face was completely shattered.
And at the point of the cliff's fracture… there was only one person, standing proudly.
Most of those present did not recognize this person.
Except for Gion and Tokikake.
Both of them, using Moon Walk, looked up simultaneously.
"Hey, Gion, are my eyes playing tricks on me?" Tokikake had beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
"Is that…"
"That's right, we're not mistaken." Gion sighed. "It's Former Fleet Admiral Kong."
Kong.
Steel-Boned Kong.
The former Fleet Admiral of the Navy, now the Commander-in-Chief of the World Government's armed forces.
The former superior and mentor of Sengoku, Garp, Zephyr, and Tsuru.
After shattering the cliff, he did not pursue Buggy the Clown and the others but calmly turned and walked away.
"Tsk, What's that old man's intention… was that just a warning shot?" Marco raised an eyebrow.
"How arrogant."
"Marco, he has the capital to be arrogant." Gion glanced at him. "He is a legend of the Navy, the mentor and superior of Sengoku and Garp…"
"W-Wait, is that the Steel-Boned Kong who almost only exists in legends?" Buggy the Clown forced a smile that looked worse than crying.
"Um, I have something to do… My stomach isn't feeling well, and you wouldn't want to see something thrown from high altitude, right?"
"Shut up, clown…"
Katakuri narrowed his eyes and activated his Mochi Mochi Fruit.
Several white mochi arms extended from his back, sticking to everyone…
Then he flung them all onto Uranus!
"If we can't even handle this old man, we might as well surrender."