53 Ripple Effects
Holy Land of Marijois, Red Line
Inside the Pangea Castle, the home to the highest-ranking Celestial Dragons and capital of the World Government. It also hosts the Levely, a council of royalty from various World Government-affiliated nations that is in session every four years. Mary Geoise is located on top of the Red Line on the opposite side of the world from Reverse Mountain and serves as the official route for people to cross between the two halves of the Grand Line, although only people acting inside the law are allowed passage; thus, pirates and other criminals must go under the Red Line through Fish-Man Island to cross.
Spandine walked nervously through the streets of the Holy Land as he looked at the Celestial Dragons inside the Domain of Gods but something was a little different than the last time he had been here. The general architecture of Mary Geoise has an 18th and 19th-century European style. Since the World Nobles, the world's highest social class, live here, it is kept in pristine condition. It is located very high above sea level, so it is surrounded by clouds and fog. Around the city are artificially planted forests as well as rivers; their source of water is unknown. The city's conveyor belt walkways, called travelators, are continually moved by slave labor pushing them from below. But the ordinary Celestial Dragons have lost their love for travelators as new vehicles from the below are currently on the trend.
"Hurry up!! Drive faster you asshole!! If I am late for the auction then all the limited s*x dolls and greens will be sold. Also, take some of the used slaves, we can exchange them for premium stuff." An ugly round man with a bubble on his head and snot flowing out of his nose ordered the CP agent as he hurriedly got into a luxurious golden car with a diamond angel figurehead on the front. A limited edition Premium Blacklight Automobile that was fitted with various luxuries and an angel figurehead on the front and #365 was sold for 33 Million Bellies after defeating other Celestial Dragons who competed with him.
"Saint Ligma, today you can't win against me. I asked my papa to come with me this time." Suddenly another car with a different customization arrived near Ligma as he pointed to his father who was also sitting inside the luxurious vehicle marked #360. "I'll go wait for you at the Sabaody you bottom fragger" He laughed smugly before driving away with insane speed towards the Bondolas.
"Tchh!! You CP scum, call my esteemed father Ligma Senior to come to the auction house. I'll go down first" Ligma Jr ordered with frustration as he hurriedly entered the car, he can't let Saint Balllz win this time else he can't show his face to other Celestial Dragons during their meetings. "I'll show you whose father has more money, today I'll buy all the BlackLight products hmphhh."
"Yes Master" The CP agents immediately got into action as one started to dial Saint Ligma Sr. while the other drove away leaving Spandam to look at everything with raised eyebrows and shocked looks.
"BlackLight? Where have I heard this name before?" He asked the guard who was escorting him to meet the Gorosei.
"It's a new brand that makes exclusive high-quality and interesting products for the World Nobles. The World Nobles have fallen in love with their products recently the royalties in other countries below have also started to follow this trend too." The guard informed.
"Owning a Blacklight Premium Car has become the latest symbol of power and status as only a select few can afford the price." Another guard added.
"How much does it cost?" Spandam asked curiously as he also wanted to own something like those beautiful cars. His dear son, Spandine would love to drive one too.
"The highest one called the BlackMotors X1: model #9 was bought for 1 Billion bellies by a God Knight. It was the only car with a single-digit number to appear on the Grand Auction a few days ago." The guard spoke causing Spandine to stumble on his footsteps in shock.
"Why so costly?" He asked in confusion.
"I don't know the reason but rumors suggest it is handcrafted by 300 slave artisans and takes 5 years to build a single-digit variant." He said smugly as if he was the CEO of BlackLight Organization.
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BlackRock Islands:
Monkey D. Dragon entered a normal inn with his protege after touring the Island and gathering information. The informant, Joshua was currently held captive in the Moriarty Dungeon and Miss Nico Robin was not in the Moriarty Mansion but expected to arrive soon. Sherrif Bepo Moriarty has appeared on the live broadcast to request that citizens do not crowd near the docks or airstrip tomorrow as high-level dignitaries like the Golden Emperor and the Syndicate Leader Sofia Sanchez are both expected to arrive in BlackRock. For the security of the guests as well as the civilians the city will be put on partial lockdown for 10 minutes.
"What do you think of this place?" Dragon suddenly asked.
"It's different from all the unaffiliated territories Revolutionary Army operates in. It seems like the civilians are very happy with the current ruler and there is not much despair on the streets. What's most amazing is the different races living together with harmony." Sabo came to this conclusion. He had seen the kids playing and laughing in the big parks, most of the citizens were well dressed and there was a separate trading area where all pirates, marines, and bounty hunters could trade and mingle without worrying about their security as the BlackLight Family maintained the peace. Anyone who tries to cause chaos and harm ordinary citizen is dealt with accordingly because everyone is equal before their eyes.
"A rule-based society without slavery and oppression of the weak. I wonder how much Victor Moriarty can get away with." Dragon too was surprised by the situation on the ground but he doesn't trust appearances. There must be something hidden at play.
"Sabo! I want you to infiltrate the Moriarty Mansion!" He suddenly announced causing the little man who was still drinking his Oreo shake to grow serious. "I heard Victor has a soft spot for kids, opening orphanages and schools for every kind in town. So, here's my plan..."
Dragon explained his meticulous plans to Sabo who had been trained in espionage, infiltration, assassination, and strategy during his Revolutionary Army training.
"Do you understand?"
"Yes Leader, I'll do my best." Sabo gave a military salute.
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The Grand Line, Moby Dick
Edward Newgate, more commonly known as "Whitebeard", was the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates and was widely known as the "Strongest Man in the World" and, after Gol D. Roger's death, the "Man Closest to One Piece".
Before forming his own crew, Newgate was an orphan hailing from the island of Sphinx. During his tenure as a pirate, he was a known member of the legendary Rocks Pirates and later in life became one of the Four Emperors that ruled over the New World.
Whitebeard was an abnormally large man, with a height of 666 cm (21'10"). However, unlike other large-sized humans in this world, he was well-proportioned and well-built. He had a long face, plowed because of his advancing age with many wrinkles around his eyes, and many scars running along his chest, and was very muscular. Like all of his men/sons, he had his own Jolly Roger tattooed on his back.
He wore a black bandanna around his head and adorned himself with a white captain's coat, which hung loosely from his broad shoulders and bore his Jolly Roger symbol. He was always seen bare-chested and wore light, loose pants tucked inside his large black boots and a dark pirate sash around his waist. There was an oxygen tank attached to him along with several medical sensor machines due to health issues concerning his growing age. Though not in his prime, he was undoubtedly the strongest man on the sea even now.
Today Moby Dick had a unique guest, Jinbe the Captain of the Sun Pirates. He is a whale shark fish-man and a powerful master of Fish-Man Karate. His dream is to fulfill his former captain Fisher Tiger's wish for coexistence and equality between humans and fish-men. He was a member of the Sun Pirates, eventually becoming its second captain after their original captain, Fisher Tiger went off the radar.
Meanwhile, he has arrived at WhiteBeard's territory for a simple goal, bring the Fishman Islands under his protection and negotiate to fly WhiteBeard's Jolly Roger over the Ryugu Palace. This will deter most of the other pirates and Slave Traders from harming the islands and their people while he also protects it from shadows with his new title as the Sichibukai.
"Jinbei, I am glad you asked me for help. I permit you to hang our Jolly Roger above the Fishman Islands. From now on anyone who dares attacks Fishman Islands will be my enemy." Whitebeard said in his fatherly tone. He had seen Jimbei fight with Marco for three days and was impressed by this fishman's strength, willpower, and determination. After getting an audience with him the latter only asked for one thing, "Protect my people."
Young Jimbei was a little surprised that a human had agreed to help him, that too the strongest man in this world and one of the Emperors of the Seas. Marco, Jozu, and the others also cheered loudly when they heard that Whitebeard's influence would now reach even to the depths of the underwater city. A big party ensued on Moby Dick with singing and dancing as the Sun Pirates partied with the Whitebeard pirates.
"Let's drink a cup of sake Jimbei. If you won't mind telling me, why did Princess Otohime agree to this proposal?" He knew that Fishmen were trying to relocate above the seas but it was as if suddenly they flipped and locked down the island. Fisher Tiger, the legend went completely off the radar and Queen Otohime herself has declared him as a 'Traitor'.
"We are waiting for the arrival of the next Joyboy who will one day liberate the Fishmen Islands." Jimbei didn't hide anything and told Whitebeard the truth about their situation and the mysterious oracle who helped save Fisher's and Queen's life causing the latter to raise his eyebrows.
"Gurararara! So be it. I won't ask more, it seems like that man knows me very well if he asked you to come to me for protection. " Whitebeard, the chill dude and father to a staggering 1000 pirate crews raised his huge cup of sake. After the drinking ceremony with Jimbei to mark the brotherhood and alliance with the Sun Pirates and the fishmen. Even though he wanted to ask Jimbei to be his son, the latter's duties as a Warlord and the Guardian of the Fishmen won't allow him the chance to sail aboard the Moby Dick. WhiteBeard was not dumb, so he didn't insist plus Jimbei was very honest, selfless, and kind so he liked him as a person.
"Brother Fisher Tiger has asked me to pass on a message for you," Jimbei said when he noticed not many were listening to their conversation and were busy partying. Whitebeard who was also drinking from a barrel of wine wiped his mouth and looked at Jimbei curiously.
"Don't trust a man who never sleeps." Jimbei almost whispered in WB's ears causing the latter to break emotion for a second before returning to his usual calm look as he gulped another drink.
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