18 Chapter 18
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Rocks was always a very hard character to read. That was true even to the cadres of his pirate crew. No one really knew what he wanted and what he could do, his actions were always like a tide. It could be incredibly quiet at one point and suddenly the next thing you know it's tsunami level of trouble.
After successfully controlling the new world and bringing those who refused to put his flag up two feet under, for so many years he had just been allowing his pirate group to grow, whether in size or in ambitions and now many of his cadres grew up to Admiral level and above but of course there were a few who just rested on their laurels and did not grow up but stagnated in strength because they were satisfied being under Rock's banner.
Rocks himself didn't care whether they grew up or became waste, he wasn't a nanny. As long as they did what they were told, the rest were their business.
These few years his cadres have grown their own pirate groups with the nourishment from the Rocks pirates resources and there's no doubt that they should have grown stronger then the current marines who are not fully backed up by the world government. But how much power does the current world government hold, even Rocks did not know.
But Rocks knew very well what kind of thing those five old dementia patients were. They would definitely let the Marines die in droves before they send their own forces out. Although pirates are the world government's enemy, the marines were also not a force they trusted. Their watchdog can be strong but it must never bite the owner.
"Boss Rocks, what did you call all of us for?"
Although no one said anything, it was easy to tell all of the cadres had the same thought.
Rocks, his face shrouded in shadow, surveyed his assembled crew. Their anticipation crackled in the air, a potent mixture of excitement and trepidation. He had summoned them not for another raid, not for another conquest, but for something far greater.
"For too long," he began, his voice a low rumble, "The World Government has been on top of the world, claiming that they actually created the world and after so many years even the slogan that they were telling the world started influencing themselves thinking they actually did so.
They have hidden their true power behind the facade of the Marines that shout about justice all day while their owner commits the worst atrocities while turning a blind eye."
A murmur of agreement rippled through the ranks. Rocks' words resonated with their years of frustration against the seemingly untouchable power of the Celestial Dragons. Why should those fat worms leech off everyone else?
"But no more," he continued, his voice rising in intensity. "I have found the key to their downfall." Rocks took out a seemingly normal pointer and placed it on the table.
"This is the pointer to the Valley of the Gods."
Gasps of astonishment erupted from the cadres. The Valley of the Gods, a legendary place shrouded in mystery and rumoured to hold immense wealth hoarded by the Tenryuubito, was thought to be just a myth.
"There, we will find the means to crush the World Government and its Tenryuubito." Rocks declared, his eyes blazing with ambition. "We will take their power, their wealth, and reshape the world in our image."
His words sparked a fire in the eyes of his crew. They saw not just the promise of power and riches, but the chance to realise their ambitions. This was more than just another conquest; this was the battle towards the end.
Rocks did not outline his plan like he did previously but sent them a note each to read and ordered them to burn it after reading. There was no room for error this time and the various cadres eagerly agreed. They had been waiting for this moment, and now they were ready to follow Rocks to have some excitement.
But little did anyone know that Rocks never once mentioned taking the Valley of the Gods as the only target.
It wasn't long before the Navy got and the World Government got the report about Rock's move. The navy officials who were not high enough in rank were in utter horror but not the higher ups of the navy and the Gorosei. Especially the Gorosei just looked like everything was under their control and posed with what they thought were cool positions.
"Rocks took the bait and he will definitely go to the Valley of Gods like planned."
The other elders nodded, a flicker of grim satisfaction crossing their faces. They felt a surge of pride at their plan's brilliance. Rocks, the notorious pirate who had defied them for so long, was finally about to meet his downfall.
They meticulously orchestrated their trap. They sent out news about the valley of the gods, ensuring they reached Rocks' ears. They meticulously positioned their forces, creating an illusion of vulnerability while concealing their true strength.
The world government watched with bated breath as Rocks led his crew towards the Valley of the Gods. The Marines, seemingly caught off guard, engaged in a fierce battle with the pirates while the Rocks pirates were headed towards the valley.
The Gorosei, gathered in their chamber, watched the battle unfold with an air of smug satisfaction. They believed their victory was imminent. Rocks, they thought, would be crushed like an insect once reached the Valley.
But their smugness was soon replaced by shock and horror. As the battle raged, Rocks revealed his true plan. Instead of focusing on the Valley, he unleashed his most powerful commanders on daring raids against other critical targets.
Big Mom, a force of monstrous strength, rampaged through the Marine Science Base, stealing vital research and prototypes that held the key to many future technologies that were banned by the world government. Whitebeard, with his unmatched ferocity, attacked the Dyna Stones, the source of the World Government's most potent weaponry, leaving them in ruins and other pirate cadres led their troops to important facilities belonging to the world government around the new world which was previously to have been thought of being concealed and safe..
The Gorosei watched in disbelief as their carefully laid plan crumbled before their eyes. They had underestimated Rocks' cunning and his awareness of their trap. Their pride quickly turned to fear as they realised the true extent of the damage.
Rocks royally screwed them over!
