Wano Country's sea area.
A Black Ship sailed over, docking at the island which had already dismantled the protective barrier, resembling a sky-piercing giant cannon.
"Pluton, is it the entire island? Unbelievable."
In the captain's cabin, looking out the window, Vegapunk exclaimed, "This is the first time I'm researching Ancient Weapons."
"You haven't come across them before?" Sage was a bit surprised.
If he hadn't encountered them, then why was he so confident about talking about the three Ancient Weapons?
Seeming so knowledgeable, Sage thought he must have at least encountered 'Uranus'.
"No, I've only speculated based on records, but with your additions, I should be able to imagine what Uranus looks like now."
Vegapunk lifted his head, looking at the sky through the window, as if trying to see something beyond the clouds.
The three Ancient Weapons, Vegapunk knew what they were, but what exactly they did, what they looked like, and their functions, he truly didn't know.
But Sage knew.
He knew about two of them.
Poseidon, the Sea King, is actually the largest Mermaid that can command the Sea Kings underwater, causing acts of destruction.
However, when Sage said this, it just felt strange...
Pluton, the Hades, recorded as a gigantic warship capable of destroying islands with a single shot, but looking now, it's actually the whole island as the ship...
No, it should be that part of the island is the cannon barrel... the real "ship" is probably on the seabed.
A humanoid weapon, a foundation cannon, then what about the remaining one...
Perhaps the answer lies above the sky.
Vegapunk shook his head, and as the ship drew closer, he walked out of the captain's cabin. The subordinates on the ship were already waiting for him. Seeing Vegapunk come out, they fitted him with an oxygen machine and diving gear, and several Fishmen accompanied Vegapunk as they dived to the seabed, heading toward the center of Pluton.
With Fishmen escorting them underwater, even an Ability User wouldn't be in danger.
The cannon-like mountain structure, the seawater inside had already been emptied, so it was just a matter of letting people in. Renedia had surveyed it before; now what's missing is the judgment and confirmation of a more technically skilled person.
The people are already in place, now it's about what kind of answer he can provide.
After witnessing Vegapunk and the Fishmen diving down, Lily returned to the captain's cabin. She looked at Sage, who was leisurely drinking, and skillfully took the wine bottle from the hand of the head maid, Bella, standing beside him.
Sage shifted his cup, letting Lily fill it up for him.
"Will it succeed?" Lily asked.
"Even if it doesn't succeed, it doesn't matter. You saw the Mother Fire Seed; with that thing, are you afraid we can't create a world-ending cannon? Whether the sea level rises is unimportant; what matters is the power."
Sage chuckled lightly, "As long as it can make Mary Geoise feel threatened, that's enough. Whether the threat is permanent or temporary is irrelevant."
Even if Pluton can't be activated, it doesn't matter, with that Fire of Infinite Energy, plus Vegapunk's wisdom, can't they create a weapon of great power?
The rise of the sea level can't threaten the Red Earth Continent anyway, but a single cannon blast that can destroy Mary Geoise is very threatening.
"I, this humanoid weapon, they're not afraid of at all."
Sage drank more than half of the wine in one gulp, "After all, with so many experts there, they're confident they can withstand me. But if I add a weapon that can annihilate continents... they'll have to consider it all."
To destroy nations with a move, to obliterate islands with a raise of a hand, such feats, Sage isn't the only one who can manage.
When Akainu strikes, it's a land scorched for a thousand miles, when Aokiji makes his move, it's a thousand miles of ice, and when Teach punches, it shakes the land and mountains... These aren't just descriptions, but physical realities.
Even if Mary Geoise fares poorly, they could muster Akainu and Kizaru, add Fujitora and Ryokugyu, with the Five Elders guarding there, any Great Pirate would think twice, and there might be unknown forces among them.
But as long as a long-range, high-power cannon can be developed, not the kind whose shots are easily cut down, but a gigantic energy cannon unleashed via the Mother Fire Seed, plus his own ability and strength... everyone will have to reconsider.
"This is Plan B, and I have a Plan C too."
Sage revealed a sinister smile, "You know, when I make plans, I always have alternatives. If all fails, I'll personally go and break through the Red Earth Continent bit by bit!"
"Sage..."
He had just finished speaking when Lily's ear twitched, looking outside.
Unlike last time, this time Sage didn't avoid anyone; the Death Star was fully manned, and several ships came along.
The people on the ships had gathered, including some experts; with so many people, if there were Special Agents among them...
"Afraid of what? I'm such a big Pirate, it would be strange if there were no spies on the ship. They'll hear it eventually, might as well let them know. Tell them I'm here and nothing can change what I plan to accomplish."
Sage didn't lower his voice at all and laughed loudly, "If Pluton won't activate, I'll make more weapons! If we can't make weapons, I'll drag them all down to the Lower Realm! Isn't it great to oversee from high above, not affected by the seas? Well, let's switch it up!!"
"Whoever hinders my purpose, I'll make sure they have no peaceful days either! Want to watch the show? I'll drag them into the sea, let's see how you make the sea level rise! Without the Red Earth Continent, will they compete with me on Sky Island? I'll destroy Sky Island too; will they chase me to the Moon? Ha ha ha ha ha!"
"I've got it all planned out. If they don't let me stay in O'hara, I'll go to Inverted Mountain!"
"Rather than waiting for O'hara to be destroyed, I could take action first, head to Lodestar Island, and blast open Inverted Mountain. By then, connect the Four Seas, and I can go wherever I want! Then I'll travel the Grand Line once more, blow up Mary Geoise, and see if they come down or wait above to die!"
The ultimate plan is to shatter the Red Earth Continent.
He had said it before; for now, this chessboard pleased Sage and he had no thoughts of overthrowing it.
But if O'hara truly cannot be preserved, it wouldn't matter to him as a Pirate, and he'd just continue his adventures. Can the sea level rise and flip his ship?
By then, he might be even more ruthless than Teach and Straw Hat.
With the Red Earth Continent crumbled, he could also destroy Impel Down, letting all the criminals from level one to six break free, starting a chaotic era together.
The final outcome would be nothing but the sea overturning, but Sage had no intention of letting them rest peacefully on Sky Island either, he would destroy Sky Island too.
No matter how many years you've hidden, no matter who sits on the Void Throne.
What World Government, what grand seas strategy, none of it would matter anymore.
If he's not well off, then everyone should perish together!
At worst, he'll go to the Moon to play with Enel!