Chapter 111: Gathering the World's Powerhouses
"You're very enthusiastic, Shakky."
Rono was at a loss for words, half laughing and half crying at Shakky's big hug.
Shakky also realized this was a bit inappropriate and quickly let go.
"Sorry, Vice Captain Rono, I was too excited!"
"You can't imagine how excited I am right now!"
Shakky, who was over fifty, was as excited as a young girl at this moment!
Back on Rocks' ship, Shakky was one of Rono's fans!
"Hahaha, I can understand your feelings, Shakky!"
"I was just as excited as you when I saw Rono."
Rayleigh took out wine from the refrigerator, first throwing a bottle to Rono.
Then he opened a bottle himself and started drinking.
Then the three of them started reminiscing.
Mostly about their experiences in the Rocks Pirates.
And details of the Battle of God Valley.
Rayleigh and Shakky were also very curious about Rono's whereabouts all these years.
Rono casually found an excuse to gloss over it.
The two were also smart people. Since Rono didn't want to say more, there was no need for them to ask.
The conversation between the three.
Was overheard by the supernovas who followed, such as [Big Eater] Bonney, [Gangster] Bege, [Mad Monk] Urouge, [Roar of the Sea] Apoo, and [Magician] Hawkins, leaving them dumbfounded!
Killing five Admiral-level powerhouses in one battle!
Surviving the siege of 20 Admiral-level powerhouses!
This... how is this possible?
But on second thought, the way Kizaru and Akainu looked when they saw Rono just now.
Was no different from seeing a ghost!
Didn't even have to make a move to be scared off directly!
Scaring off two Admirals directly!
Who in the world today could do that?
Even the [World's Strongest Man] Whitebeard couldn't do it, right!
It seems these deeds might actually be true!
"By the way, Vice Captain Rono, since you disappeared and Captain Rocks died."
"The Rocks Pirates fell apart, and everyone's relationship went back to how it was before."
"Golden Lion, Whitebeard, Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, John, Silver Axe, and Wang Zhi, the Division Commanders, all went their separate ways."
"But Captain John is dead, and Golden Lion was captured and then escaped from prison."
"The ones still active on the sea now are the three Division Commanders Whitebeard, Kaido, and Charlotte Linlin."
"These three are also the current Four Emperors, ruling the New World like emperors."
"Speaking of which, it's been almost forty years since I've seen these old acquaintances."
Shakky said as she began to sigh.
If Vice Captain Rono hadn't disappeared back then.
Perhaps the Rocks Pirates wouldn't have disbanded so quickly.
"What? Big Mom, Kaido, and Whitebeard were on the same ship?"
"And that legendary pirate Golden Lion too?"
"And this Rono was their vice-captain?"
"My god! What kind of god-like lineup is this!"
The supernovas outside Shakky's Rip-Off Bar were stunned!
This was the first time they had heard such a thing!
Even the Straw Hat Pirates inside the house were stunned!
What's the situation?
So many legends on one ship?
And [The Most Heinous Criminal] Rono could actually suppress these monsters to become the vice-captain!
He's even more terrifying than I imagined!
"Looks like everyone has made a name for themselves. Wonder if they still recognize me as the vice-captain."
Rono also said with a smile, having a rough understanding of the current world situation in his heart.
The whole world hadn't changed much because of his appearance.
Basically not much different from the original story.
After all, for these 36 years, he had been traveling through the turbulence of space-time and had not affected the real world.
"I don't know about them, but I definitely recognize you!"
"In my heart, you will always be the vice-captain of the Rocks Pirates!"
"And my vice-captain."
Shakky said with certainty.
Hearing this, Rono also felt warm in his heart.
"By the way, Rono, you didn't come back just to reminisce with us, right?"
"What are your plans? I know the grudge between you and the Celestial Dragons."
"Are you still aiming to eliminate the Celestial Dragons as before?"
After chatting for a while, Rayleigh suddenly changed the subject and asked Rono.
"Of course... you know my character."
"Unless the Celestial Dragons are all dead, I won't give up."
Rono said with a smile, as if talking about a trivial matter.
"But having experienced that great battle 36 years ago, I also know the foundation of the World Government."
"Not to mention there are people with even deeper strength inside the World Government who haven't made a move."
"So this time, I will also be fully prepared."
Then Rono sighed.
In the great battle 36 years ago, the foundation of the World Government was like the water of the Yellow River, endless.
The Admiral-level powerhouses from various major departments were in the double digits!
Plus the appearance of the 19 [Kings]!
Directly putting the Rocks Pirates in a predicament!
More importantly, the true King of the World, Im on the Empty Throne.
Hadn't appeared 36 years ago!
Didn't even have to make a move!
His strength was probably more terrifying than the 19 Kings combined!
Not to mention he also controlled one of the three ancient weapons—Uranus!
Therefore, he couldn't act rashly like before!
"So what do you plan to do? The time doesn't seem ripe yet, but it's coming soon."
Saying that, Rayleigh turned his gaze to the Straw Hat Boy present!
After going to Laugh Tale, Rayleigh knew the truth of the world!
And also a prophecy!
In the prophecy, a man who inherited the will of the Ancient Kingdom's Joy Boy would appear!
And start a huge war that would involve the whole world!
The World Government would also be involved!
The outcome of the war was even prophesied!
The rule of the World Government would eventually be overthrown!
This was also what the World Government had always feared, and the reason they had been trying their best to cover up the truth of the Void Century!
This was even why Roger used his death to start the Great Pirate Era!
But 22 years ago, the Roger Pirates went too early, the time wasn't ripe yet.
Because the child of prophecy had not yet been born!
Now it seemed this child of prophecy had been born and was very likely in this room!
"Hehe, Rayleigh, you've changed!"
"Fate should be in one's own hands!"
"How can it be entrusted to others!"
Rono saw through Rayleigh's meaning and chuckled.
Straw Hat Luffy, from various details and fate, was indeed the prophesied child in the rumors!
Whether it was the Nika Fruit or his personal charm!
But what did that have to do with him?
He wouldn't entrust a vision like killing all the Celestial Dragons to others!
Everything must be created with his own hands!
This was Rono's character!
"Oh? Rono, what do you mean?"
Rayleigh originally intended to tell Rono the truth of the Void Century and the prophecy left by Joy Boy eight hundred years ago.
But now it seemed there was no need.
This man didn't seem to be bound by such prophecies!
"Like Captain Rocks, gather all the powerhouses in the world and form a brand new pirate crew!"
"What the World Government fears is nothing more than an all-out war."
"In that case, wouldn't it be fine to start a huge war that involves the whole world!"
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