One Piece: Navy Traitor, I Marry the Female Emperor To Rule the Sea

Year 1521 of the Sea Circle Calendar.

When the judgment of lightning descended upon the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, the entire pirate world erupted in shock. No one could have anticipated that the "Heavenly Tribute" collected from the lowest tiers of society, meant to fund the extravagant lifestyles of the Celestial Dragons, would ultimately become their own death knell.

After the billion bolts of lightning ravaged the land, the fear that had once gripped countless people's hearts for the Celestial Dragons seemed to vanish, and the Holy Land Mary Geoise was reduced to nothing but ruins.

Watching the scene transmitted live via the Visual Den Den Mushi, Kong, stared wide-eyed at what had just unfolded.

To say that Shiro's terrifying display of the thunderous hell had shattered his faith and fear would not be an exaggeration. That was the Holy Land Mary Geoise! Other than a handful of exceptions, how many of the Celestial Dragons could have survived such devastation?

What had occurred today was beyond belief! Even Kong, a seasoned war veteran, stood in utter disbelief, just like the rest of the Navy and the CP organization under the World Government, their faces filled with shock and confusion.

Even Navy legends like Garp and Sengoku, men who had fought against the likes of Rocks and the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, were left in stunned silence. They couldn't believe the scenes that had just played out before them.

As for the other powerhouses of the World Government, like Fleet Admiral Akainu and Admiral Borsalino, they gazed at Shiro with newfound fear in their eyes. Who could have predicted that, just half a year ago, Shiro was merely a Rear Admiral? And now, that same young Rear Admiral had become a force that even the highest echelons of the Navy and the World Government feared!

Shiro's actions had nearly wiped out the entire Celestial Dragon bloodline—a feat so shocking it was beyond comprehension. In the presence of Shiro, all other geniuses, monstrous warriors, and great pirates seemed insignificant!

At this very moment, Admiral Borsalino, who had been hesitant in the past, felt a wave of regret wash over him.

"Yo~ If I had known it would turn out like this, I should have joined forces with that brat Shiro back then. He's truly terrifying, huh~."

Compared to the chaos within the World Government's allied forces, even the Central Authority and the Emperor crews were in a state of shock and disbelief. Shiro and Enel's recent display was simply too astonishing—destroying Mary Geoise, something that had once seemed impossible.

Only a few core members of the Central Authority and the Emperor like Whitebeard showed satisfied smiles. For the sake of the plan's success, Shiro had developed an extremely strict operational strategy, with only trusted individuals like Hancock aware of the full extent of the plan.

The replacement of the Heavenly Tribute with coins containing hidden seeds of lightning was done entirely by machines, leaving even the Central Authority in the dark. Both the Central Authority and the World Government's forces were reeling from the shock.

"Shiro! Is this what you call the new order of justice?! Mary Geoise wasn't only home to the Celestial Dragons but also to countless innocent slaves! Are you planning to mimic Akainu's so-called Absolute Justice?!"

Kong's voice trembled as he forced himself to suppress his inner turmoil. As a battle-hardened veteran and the Commander-in-Chief of the World Government's forces, he knew that despite Mary Geoise's destruction, and the deaths of many Celestial Dragons, the true strength of the World Government lay with the Five Elders and that individual.

As long as the Five Elders and that person remained, the World Government would continue to stand as the world's highest peak, unassailable by any force. He realized his duties were far from over.

"Hahaha, so now you care about the slaves? Where was this so-called justice when those slaves were suffering under the feet of the Celestial Dragons? Where were the so-called defenders of justice then? Where was the Navy?"

Shiro's retort was immediate, leaving Kong speechless. At that moment, all eyes turned to Shiro with a mix of respect and fear, as he boldly declared his intentions. The advantage was clearly his.

In the next scene broadcasted to the world, a fleet of ships flying the flag of the Central Authority departed from the Red Line, carrying what seemed to be the rescued slaves from Mary Geoise. At this sight, both Kong and Sengoku the Buddha could only offer bitter smiles, knowing that, for the moment, Shiro and the Central Authority had claimed victory.

"This success was only possible thanks to the World Government delivering Blackbeard and the Dark-Dark Fruit users into our hands. Now we have the perfect Celestial Dragon imposter!"

Shiro's cold smile hinted at his plans for Marshall D. Teach's downfall. After this, he had already planned with Whitebeard to mark the beginning of a new era with Blackbeard's blood!

As the image of the Central Authority's ships rescuing countless slaves spread across the world, the common people began to place their faith and hope in the Central Authority, recognizing it as the beacon of justice. This shift was a significant blow to the World Government, as it meant that the Central Authority could easily take over vast regions of the world's population, should the World Government fall.

"Shiro, don't get too excited just yet. The real battle has only just begun!"

Just as everyone thought the war was nearing its conclusion, beams of light shot up from Mary Geoise, signaling that the fight was far from over.