This day was destined to be extraordinary for the world of pirates, a day etched in history.
After months of quiet, the three great powers were finally about to engage in their final war.
On a certain stretch of sea, enormous warships sailed across the waters. Each ship was massive, capable of holding over a thousand people.
The flag on each ship depicted an ordinary blade, unremarkable and even common.
Yet, this simple flag was enough to make pirates across the world retreat and the Celestial Dragons consider them a serious threat. It represented the Revolutionary Army.
These were the warships of the Revolutionary Army. And there were a full three hundred of them! This meant that three hundred thousand Revolutionary soldiers were sailing towards a single destination.
That destination was Mary Geoise.
The home of the Celestial Dragons. The seat of power that had dictated the world's fate for eight hundred years. The Revolutionary Army had only one goal: to overthrow it and change the world's ruler!
"It's about to begin, the momentous battle that will decide the fate of the world is about to erupt!"
Such a large movement naturally couldn't be hidden from the world.
Moreover, the Revolutionary Army had no intention of being discreet. They were boldly and unashamedly marching toward Mary Geoise.
"I truly didn't expect the Revolutionary Army to be the first to make a move. Aren't they afraid that after a catastrophic battle with the Celestial Dragons, the people of the Sage Shinobi Nation will take advantage of the situation?"
Some were puzzled.
A triangle was the most stable relationship. Logically, this three-way division of power should have lasted for a long time.
Yet, after only a few months, the Revolutionary Army couldn't wait any longer.
"I don't know. Perhaps they have enough confidence to believe they can defeat the Celestial Dragons and still be unafraid of a war with the Sage Shinobi Nation." Someone speculated, but even he didn't believe his own words.
After all, behind the Sage Shinobi Nation stood the god!
"I thought the Sage Shinobi Nation would be the first to attack the Celestial Dragons. I really didn't expect this."
"When do you think the Sage Shinobi Nation will enter this war? Do yu u think they will take sides?"
"I don't know, but... they should side with the Revolutionary Army, right? After all, they share a common enemy: the Celestial Dragons."
People speculated, and most believed that the Sage Shinobi Nation would join forces with the Revolutionary Army against the Celestial Dragons.
A minority believed that the Sage Shinobi Nation would wait for the Revolutionary Army and the Celestial Dragons to weaken each other before stepping in to reap the benefits.
Only a very small number thought the Sage Shinobi Nation might join hands with the Celestial Dragons to annihilate the Revolutionary Army and then rule the world together.
After all, this world had the Red Line; wouldn't it be better to divide the world into two and rule together?
"Could there be another possibility? That the Revolutionary Army is also a force of the god?" Someone pondered, finding the idea somewhat absurd, yet not entirely impossible upon closer inspection.
"If that's truly the case... then this world is truly about to undergo a complete transformation."
Just as everyone was discussing the Revolutionary Army's actions, in another part of the sea, the Sage Shinobi Nation also made its move.
Likewise, enormous warships, like colossal prehistoric beasts, traversed the vast ocean, their passage unimpeded.
And these very behemoths were now bearing their fangs and claws, menacingly advancing toward Mary Geoise.
Witnessing this course, countless people gasped, their hearts pounding with excitement.
"As expected, the Sage Shinobi Nation and the Revolutionary Army have joined forces!"
"Two great powers united against the Celestial Dragons. This war might truly reshape the world!"
"Judging by their warships and personnel, the combined forces of the two powers exceed 500,000. It's just unknown how many people the Celestial Dragons have!"
Within Mary Geoise, as news of the Sage Shinobi Nation and the Revolutionary Army's movements spread, chaos erupted.
"Mobilize the troops! Gather all our forces!"
"Damn it, how did those two factions unite?! Weren't they supposed to have had no contact? What is the intelligence department doing? Such crucial information, and not even a whisper of it beforehand!"
"Quickly inform the Marines! Have them bring all their forces to defend the Holy Land!"
"This time, we must annihilate these two forces! The world must return to its previous state!"
High-ranking officials clamored, issuing orders to prepare for this sudden war.
Within a grand hall, the Five Elders, once again restored to five members, knelt on the ground, displaying utmost respect and humility.
They prostrated themselves before the deepest part of the hall. There, a luxurious throne sat, occupied by a figure.
The supreme ruler of the world government.
His name was Imu.
"Lord Imu, this time, we really need you to act!" The central Elder of the Five raised his head slightly, his heart filled with panic, fearing his words might displease Lord Imu.
"Hmph, a bunch of useless fools, to think you're unable to handle even such a trivial matter."
The voice that resounded caused the Five Elders to tremble, bowing even lower.
"Since these people seek death, let's settle this once and for all. For eight hundred years, countless such trash have launched their futile challenges. But their fate remains the same: like those before them, they will be tossed into the garbage heap."
Lord Imu spoke with domineering arrogance, completely disregarding the two united forces.
It was absolute confidence. It seemed that in Lord Imu's eyes, even the god behind the Sage Shinobi Nation was insignificant.
Lord Imu's confidence infected the Five Elders, calming their anxieties.
The Sage Shinobi Nation and the Revolutionary Army drew ever closer to Mary Geoise, yet the world fell silent.
Merchants ceased trading, pedestrians stopped strolling, and even children stopped playing.
On this day, not even pirates dared to venture out to sea. The entire world, everyone, quietly watched the unfolding events, anticipating the imminent war.
This war was unlike any before it.
Compared to this impending conflict, all previous wars seemed petty. After all, how could personal grudges compare to the future of a world?
"Admiral, the Sage Shinobi Nation and the Revolutionary Army are only twenty nautical miles away!"
In the defensive zone outside Mary Geoise, the Marines remained the first line of defense. This arrangement silenced many, reminding them of the last war and the fallen heroes.
"Twenty nautical miles? Inform everyone, prepare for war." Sengoku looked out at the vast ocean, his voice heavy.
Intelligence reports indicated that the combined forces of the Sage Shinobi Nation and the Revolutionary Army numbered over 500,000.
Although their own combined forces also exceeded 500,000, only 200,000 Marines were currently assembled as the first line of defense, with the remaining 300,000 stationed further back.
Therefore, for the Marines, the disparity in strength was enormous. In this war, the Marines' fate might be incredibly cruel.
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