Chapter 199: Ouroboros
Watching Garp and the other two leave, Hades silently turned and departed.
The storm was brewing, and the final step was drawing closer and closer.
Even if it might not directly involve him, and he wouldn't participate directly, he still had to be prepared.
The Rocks Pirates blockaded various Sea Routes, but ultimately still failed.
Zephyr forcefully broke through before the encirclement was fully formed.
Sengoku was pursued by Shiki "The Golden Lion".
Aside from him, the entire warship and the soldiers aboard were swallowed by the Great Sea.
Later, two Army Admirals arrived.
Admiral "White Ghost" held back Shiki, while "The Storm Dragon" brought Sengoku to rescue Garp.
The CP Agents who helped the Marines attack the three core Intelligence Bases were completely wiped out, thoroughly torn apart by the subsequently arriving Rocks Pirates members.
However, such an outcome did not satisfy Rocks, because the three aces of the Marines had escaped.
The enraged Rocks Pirates gathered their Army and launched another attack on the World Government and the Marines.
"How fortunate! He isn't our true enemy."
Hearing Garp's description, Sengoku and the others also understood Garp's terrifying nature, and couldn't help but exclaim.
One must know, the current Garp and Sengoku are Monsters ranked among the top three within the Marines.
The first, naturally, is Fleet Admiral "Steel Bone" Kong.
Garp and Sengoku's power is neck and neck.
But Sengoku is a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit User, while Garp is a pure Body Technique Strongman.
From this point alone, one can see Garp's power.
This statement is ambiguous.
Over the years, Hades has also caused them no small amount of trouble.
Others didn't point it out, but Sengoku actually knew.
But if Hades were truly a Pirate, that would genuinely be a troublesome matter.
Given Hades' terrifying potential, reaching this level before even thirty years old, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's the next Rocks.
"To deal with Hades, it seems you, Sengoku, would handle it better. Even Zephyr, if facing Hades, the outcome might be similar."
Tsuru analyzed, and Zephyr, standing nearby, did not refute.
As a Strongman who rose later in the Marines, he still had a slight gap compared to Garp.
As a Body Technique Strongman who also achieved mastery of mind, body, and technique, coupled with his Devil Fruit Ability, Hades' terrifying combat prowess would be greatly restricted.
"It's not just Hades. Shiki, Newgate, Charlotte Linlin... which one doesn't have the potential to become the next Rocks? Even if there's a difference, how much could it be?"
Kong sighed.
The Rocks Pirates, this breeding ground, has cultivated who knows how many world-shaking Monsters.
Without the Rocks Pirates, could Shiki and Newgate possess such formidable strength today?
Could they have obtained such powerful Devil Fruit Abilities?
Within the Rocks Pirates, although Shiki and Newgate's growth rate wasn't as fast as Hades', they still steadily improved.
In another ten years, multiple "Rocks" will appear on The Great Sea.
The thought is terrifying.
"Let's focus on dealing with the Rocks Pirates' upcoming operation. This time, there will be considerable losses, perhaps even more severe than before."
Whenever this happens, it causes immense chaos, and both the Marines and the World Government find it difficult to prevent such a situation.
After all, a large portion of their strength must go to provide reinforcements to the Member Nations.
In fact, with the Rocks Pirates' attacks occurring periodically, this chaotic situation has persisted.
And the Marines and the World Government don't have sufficient resources to resolve it.
This operation lasted for a full three months.
Even though the World Government and the Marines did their utmost to protect them, seven Member Nations were still destroyed.
The number of Navy Branches wiped out was countless.
These were all built by the Marines' hard work over the years.
Not to mention the economic losses.
In Hades' eyes, provoking the Rocks Pirates to deal with their Intelligence Force, and paying such a heavy price, was completely not worth it.
Although the current Intelligence Force is nothing special, the Marines are unaware of this.
Even during the Superpower's control period, the Intelligence Force primarily played an important role when the Rocks Pirates and the World Government directly confronted each other.
At that time, the Rocks Pirates needed the help of the Intelligence Force.
But what about now?
The Rocks Pirates are so powerful now that in the face of absolute strength, the role of the Intelligence Force is negligible.
The entire New World is the Rocks Pirates' Territory.
The Rocks Pirates completely hold the dominance of the war, whether advancing into the Four Seas or the First Half of the Grand Line.
Even if the Marines and the World Government, relying on their intelligence advantage, were to deal with someone like "Golden King" Donovan as they did before.
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wouldn't the Rocks Pirates retaliate?
Shiki, who possesses the ability to fly, can also achieve this.
Just like the previous capture of Impel Down, even Marine Headquarters could be directly captured if there was an opportunity.
If the Rocks Pirates lose a few combatants, they will retaliate with increased intensity.
With the current strength of the Rocks Pirates, this is entirely possible.
It is precisely because they saw this situation that the Superpower decided to give up assisting the Rocks Pirates' Intelligence Force.
This is also one of the reasons.
Iskandar Island, the Pluto Pirates' Base.
The war was over.
Inside the luxurious Palace, Hades held a naked Shakky.
Dripping with sweat, in the great battle that just occurred, Shakky once again released her wildness.
Ever since Hades saved Shakky, their relationship, which had been dormant for many years, ignited fiercely as if oil had been poured on fire.
Everything came naturally.
"What are you planning to do next?"
Hades played with her fullness, asking with a smile.
"I'm planning to retire. First, I'll return to Kuja Island and pass down the Throne and the position of Nine Snake Pirates Captain."
Shakky said, catching her breath.
"Next, there's a high probability I'll hide behind the scenes and do intelligence work."
Shakky had clearly given it careful thought.
Furthermore, she also enjoyed doing intelligence work, and besides, she still had so many Intelligence Officers under her.
Over these past three months, despite considerable losses, she still reorganized the Intelligence Force she controlled.
"Captain Rocks no longer needs us."
Shakky also realized this point.
In recent years, Rocks had not inquired about them at all.
Therefore, she did not plan to give up intelligence work, but instead reorganized the strength she controlled into a new Intelligence Organization.
"I feel like The Great Sea will be very dangerous from now on."
Shakky's feeling was very accurate.
After her previous experiences, she was preparing to leave this troubled place in advance.
Perhaps, in secret, she had also communicated with Nyx.
"That's good. Mother is also doing intelligence work. You can contact each other more often from now on."
Hades clearly agreed with Shakky's decision, reaching out to touch her slightly bulging lower abdomen.
"Then what name are you planning to give him?"
"Ouroboros."
"That's a good name."
Hades nodded with a smile.
According to the traditions of Amazon Lily, if a male child was born, he would be killed immediately.
Unfortunately, this was Hades' child.
Having been on The Great Sea for so long, Shakky's traditional views regarding Amazon Lily had faded.
In the future, she wouldn't stay on Amazon Lily permanently either.
(end of chapter)