Even though he's someone with a rather small capacity, he wouldn't use innocent people to threaten his enemies. A battle is just a battle, if you lose, it's because you're not skilled enough. Differentiated oppression is his own strength, but this matter is purely despicable!
"Why do this, Ryokugyu, don't interrupt when we're talking! Don't think we truly rely on you!"
The Heavenly Celestial Dragon shouted: "Making such a big fuss, we are quite embarrassed now! Figarland Family, are you going to do something about it or not!"
With the sound, an old man with a sword in hand at his waist appeared slowly in the ruins of the battle, his hair and beard connected like a crescent moon.
"Slaves are trash, and those who shelter trash are even more despicable than trash."
The sudden appearance of the old man made both Ryokugyu and Fujitora look over, Fujitora, although unable to see, also had sweat on his forehead at this moment.
The aura is very strong!
Are there such fellows among the Heavenly Celestial Dragons...
"Secret power..."
Fujitora slowly placed his cane sword down, "The intent to kill is quite obvious, you want to eliminate your so-called 'trash'? Understood, then I am willing to give up resistance to exchange for the lives of these poor people. If you do not agree, then I might have to make a mark here in Mary Geoise."
The crescent-headed old man looked Fujitora up and down, only after a long while did he speak: "Humph! Then rot with the trash! Let them get out, as for you... put on the shackles yourself later!"
Fujitora withdrew his cane sword, "Though it's unintentional on your part, I must thank you for sparing these people's lives, no matter what your intentions may be."
This strange fellow might think that destroying Mary Geoise is less worthwhile compared to slaves escaping.
But actually, it's unnecessary to do so, risking destruction to deal with those who offend dignity is also an approach.
"There's something awry..."
Not far away, Jabra, who was pretending and fighting with the rebelling slaves, kept watching, and seeing the appearance of a strange old man affecting the battle, couldn't help but ask:
"You're not going to resist now? Should this be reported?"
"Owl, go down."
Kalifa directly ordered, "He's best at concealing the Moon Step, the surveillance here is the strongest, if you send a message here, it'll be intercepted, go down to send it using special communication."
"Understood, chabba-chabba." Owl mixed into the crowd of fleeing slaves, heading towards the lower part of the Red Earth Continent.
Generally, when they deliver intelligence, it's no issue for the World Government, direct Radio Snail communication works, but to contact O'hara, they typically use the White Radio Snail to prevent eavesdropping, and can't dial directly to O'hara.
Because that side is strictly guarded, even a slight movement will trigger intelligence. The correct approach is to use an anti-eavesdrop Radio Snail wrapped over a normal Radio Snail, communicating to a specific contact point, generally just outside the influence range of O'hara, overlooked places, then they transmit intelligence step by step, until reaching Sage there.
That way, even if eavesdropped, the source can't be known clearly.
At least, do not let anyone below the Five Elders know the source.
For some things, it's a tacit deal in the upper echelons, it might not seem heavy, but exposing it would be overwhelming, so better not let people know.
"What next?" Jabra couldn't help but ask.
Although Kalifa's fighting prowess isn't strong, her mind indeed works well, just below Lucci, following her arrangements is generally correct.
"Next, didn't you hear the lord? Release the slaves, detain Navy Admiral Fujitora, and... then it's none of our concern."
Kalifa gazed at Fujitora, who had already started to give up resisting, adding, "The one who knows this news will be interested in it."
...
O'hara, Royal Palace.
"Hmm, good, I know, very good! Hahaha, starting is a good thing... What? Can think of a way to move here? Need Fishmen? Fine, find a place to test a shot first!"
Sage was speaking into the phone, in his excitement, he even personally grabbed a bottle of red wine, popping the cork with his thumb and drinking the entire bottle in one go.
"Sage..."
Lily walked in just then, ready to speak, but Sage gestured with a hand to wait, then said into the phone, "Lady, go ahead and load it, I'll have Lily lead a team to take the energy over and see what happens, for now, let's proceed like this."
After saying that, he hung up the phone, laughed heartily at Lily, "It's complete!"
Lily was startled, "Pluton?"
"Exactly! Pluton!"
Sage reached out into the void, from a parallel angle, it aimed right at Lily's chest, looking from afar as if that hand was about to cover it.
"Vegapunk confirmed, that mountain is the barrel! The land submerged underwater is the base and can be moved! Also, it's confirmed, the Mother Fire Seed brought over can be used to fill up energy and we can try firing once!"
Sage grinned savagely: "Lily! The strongest weaponry is in our hands now!"
"Is it really that important? I've always thought talent was the strongest."
Lily furrowed her brows slightly, "But you're right too, using the most powerful weapon in the open as a deterrent prevents others from making rash moves, preventing it from affecting our future growth. But this matter, should it be disclosed in advance?"
"There's no need, just show it to the World Government, no, just to the one sitting on the Void Throne. The power that changes the battlefield isn't frightening, he doesn't disclose, neither will I, as long as both sides have a tacit understanding."
Sage said: "As long as it doesn't hinder my territory expansion and business, he remains his, I remain mine... go ahead, gather the people, bring the Mother Fire Seed over and let Moriah also take action, just in case."
The Mother Fire Seed, the four clones took half from the now destroyed Egghead, and upon arriving, Sage immediately ordered materials for Vegapunk to create new containers.
Now, this thing is deep beneath the palace, even deeper than the Treasure Vault, surrounded by Seastone to ensure no Ability Users can get close, and the doors are guarded by the Barbarian Tyrants he hired, ensuring no petty theft occurs.
After all, besides those who can sneak in, other mighty people need not be worried about, to get here, they must first break through the Royal Palace, and to break through the Royal Palace...
What they face isn't merely the Barbarian Tyrants.
With Lily guarding, Lily absent...
Those storming the palace would prefer facing Lily to facing Sage.
Recognizing Sage's words, Lily nodded, "Understood, I'll move immediately, but for now there's something else... Fujitora has been imprisoned."
"Fujitora? A Navy Admiral?"
Sage was startled, "What did he do?"
"Liberated slaves in Mary Geoise, angered the Heavenly Celestial Dragons, used himself as a trade-off for the slaves' escape but has been detained himself, ready to be sent to Impel Down." Lily said.
"No longer a Navy Admiral?" Sage's eyes lit up as he realized something.
"It's said to be temporary suspension, but given the situation, it doesn't matter whether he holds the title or not."
"Oh..."
Sage contemplated briefly, looking at Lily, "Do you have any insight on him? This guy seemed quite eager to come check us out before."
"He had that idea but never thoroughly executed it, especially when Totto Land is a frontline area, the Navy doesn't delve into here, maybe he got some understanding, but certainly hasn't seen the full picture." Lily said.
"Then this is our chance, whether it's him or us..."
Sage grinned broadly: "Just right, it's all to be used... you say testing the cannon in the direct lower part of Mary Geoise, right? Just open up the outlet to Fishman Island some more, leave a passage, then no one can stop me from traversing the entire Grand Line at will, and direct access to Alabasta."
"I think..."
Lily nodded heavily, "Absolutely doable!"
"Then go test the cannon there! You'll go, and by then, I'll call over to Mary Geoise, inviting them to watch! Hmmm-hmmm-hmmm-hmmm, hoh-hoh-hoh-hoh-hoh!"
Sage laughed aloud: "I will also make the sea level rise!"