Chapter 442 – Neo Marine 01.

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Third Person POV

New Word.

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In the middle of a location in the New World, there was an island being used as a base by the Neo Navy. The island had a somewhat gloomy and gray atmosphere, with the sky covered by dark clouds.

At the center of the island stood a robust, fortified installation. Inside, men and women worked tirelessly, moving metal crates containing a rare and explosive material known as Dyna Stones. In other words, explosives. Lots of explosives.

Zephyr, now a former admiral of the Navy who referred to himself as Z, stood atop a metal platform, observing the activity below with cold eyes, lost in thought about his plans.No?v(el)B\\jnn

Instead of the Navy uniform he once wore, he now donned an outfit that matched his current black cape, adorned with the symbol of his personal crusade—a crusade that symbolized nothing less than the complete destruction of the pirate system and the World Government that had betrayed him.

His Den Den Mushi rang at that moment. He raised it to listen to his subordinates.

"Sir, we are ready to transport the shipment of Dyna Stones directly to the first End''s Point. The destruction will reach an area of at least five surrounding islands. It will be devastating."

Zephyr did not respond immediately. His gaze shifted back to the ship being loaded before he finally replied.

"That is not enough," he said gravely. "I want the entire world to see that the monsters they created cannot be controlled. I want fear to consume every corner of the New World."

"But... sir, if we increase the range, it could include innocent kingdoms. Many lives could be lost..." The Den Den Mushi conveyed a hint of hesitation at the leader''s proposal.

''Innocent people?'' Zephyr thought. There was a time when he might have cared about such concerns, but now he believed sacrifices were necessary to achieve lasting peace in this world. He then gave his response, his tone firm.

"There are no innocents in this world. They are all complicit, whether through fear, greed, or complacency. Never forget that we are liberating the world from this evil. While all eyes are on the war between the Yonkou and the meeting of the kings at Mariejois, we will be creating a better world."

He concluded his statement. The person on the Den Den Mushi swallowed hard and acknowledged the order without further objection. They hung up, knowing that the calculations for destruction would now be adjusted.

Zephyr''s plan was straightforward: detonate the three End Points in the New World using the Dyna Stones he had obtained over the past year. By obliterating these three locations while keeping the world''s attention diverted to other events, he could act much faster.

Zephyr''s eyes gleamed as he thought about the cursed pirates known as the Yonkou fighting each other. He would surprise them with the cataclysmic chain reaction caused by the explosions, which would spread through the volcanic areas, annihilating the entire New World. He would kill them all—all five Yonkou would be dead before the world even realized what was happening.

"This will be the first step toward a new world," Zephyr murmured to himself as he walked. "A world where corruption will be consumed by fire," he said, a dangerous glint in his eyes.

Quickly, four ships bearing the Neo Navy''s flag were stationed at the base''s port. Men continued loading the ships with more explosives than initially planned.

Zephyr boarded the main ship as his men worked. Two of his top students were on the deck, overseeing everything, and the moment they noticed their master, they swiftly approached, striking a salute.

They were Ain and Binz.

"Greetings, Master Z," they said in unison.

"..." Zephyr, or Z, nodded as he passed by them, walking toward the other side of the ship to gaze at the ocean. The weather seemed to darken further, signaling an approaching storm.

"The laws of pirates are simple: the strong shape the world, and the weak... are nothing but ashes in the wind. This storm will mark our first act, and the New World, along with its evil, will vanish in another, even greater one—of fire." Zephyr spoke these words without hesitation, and his subordinates behind him nodded, resolute in following their master''s lead.

Many other students had been invited to join him, but none accepted when he left. However, the other subordinates handling the loading were all former marines who believed the government''s Navy was corrupt.

Everything seemed calm until, suddenly, Zephyr narrowed his eyes toward the sea.

"Hm?" Ain also noticed something and turned to a man guarding a crate. "Hey, you! Grab your spyglass and look at the sea immediately!" she ordered. The man looked confused but quickly fetched the spyglass from his belt and peered out over the water. His expression quickly turned to shock.

"It''s hard to explain," Lucy replied. "But I''m here for one thing. I want to know something, and I''d like you to be honest."

"..." Z remained silent, his gaze fixed on her, and she continued.

"Do you plan to destroy the New World?" she asked directly, her expression growing even more severe.

"How do you know that?" Z raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised. This plan had been in the works for over a year. No one should have known about it except his most trusted subordinates.

"Luffy told me," Lucy said candidly.

"So, he knew..." Z murmured, his expression darkening. A shadow of concern passed over his face. If Luffy was aware of his plan—though Z couldn''t fathom how—there might be a traitor among his ranks. But that didn''t matter now. If Luffy himself was present, it could prove troublesome, even for him. Despite this, he regarded his former pupil with a serious expression and confirmed:

"Yes, it''s true. I plan to destroy the New World. That includes you, your brother, and every pirate."

"I see," Lucy murmured to herself, glancing around at the Neo Navy members who were preparing to attack at any moment. Her gaze sharpened, becoming even fiercer as she looked back at her old sensei.

"Then I''m here to stop you, Z-sensei," she declared, and an explosion of Haki emanated from her, unleashing a crushing wave of her sovereign aura. Everyone around felt the overwhelming pressure of her willpower.

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