Of course, just as Hera had thought, after Luffy reunited with his crewmates, they arrived at the Flower Country and encountered Sai and Boo, who were seeking revenge for their grandfather.
In the end, after a series of events, Chinjao regained his vigor, and Sai comprehended the essence of the Hasshoken, becoming the Thirteenth Leader.
Chinjao led his Happo Navy and joined the Straw Hat Grand Fleet's camp. Of course, that was all for later. At this moment, Luffy was still training on Amazon Lily.
After obtaining the treasure map and bidding farewell to Rebecca and Viola, Hera boarded the Argo and left Dressrosa.
Of course, there was also Baby-5, who was crying her eyes out. Unwilling to let her pillar of support leave just like that, she actually clung to Hera's leg, weeping.
Seeing Baby-5's actions, Monet pulled her away from Hera while also looking at Hera with a reluctant expression.
Only after Hera promised that once the base here was completed, he would let them follow him, did they become happy.
At this moment, Hera was standing at the bow of the ship, gazing at the distant iceberg, lost in thought.
"Sigh, I truly am a man burdened with sin."
Kuina rolled her eyes at Hera and stood beside him, saying in a displeased tone, "What's wrong? Missing those two already? Why didn't you bring them aboard?"
Hera quickly embraced Kuina, looked into her eyes, and said seriously, "I'm not being fickle. I just... want to give them a home."
Kuina pressed her finger against Hera's lips: "Stop, stop, stop. Are you going to tell me about their unfortunate family backgrounds and miserable childhoods next?"
Having been seen through, Hera felt at a loss for words, unsure how to continue explaining.
Kuina leaned against Hera: "Alright, I'm not here to blame you. Why explain so much?"
Hera wrapped his arm around Kuina's shoulders. Time seemed to stand still in this beautiful moment.
Immediately after, the Argo arrived at the location of the Treasure Pearl Mountain. Theseus, looking at the treasure gate, excitedly merged with the Argo.
The Argo's bow, now coated with Theseus's Armament Haki, accelerated continuously as it charged towards the iceberg.
"Charge!"
As Theseus excitedly charged towards the iceberg, the other Crew members quickly found support points and braced for the impact.
Ain simply floated into the air, watching the collision between the Argo and the iceberg.
With a tremendous "Boom!" the glacier, said to be openable only by Chinjao, was directly smashed in half by the Argo's strike.
The treasures within the Treasure Pearl Mountain flew out from the cracks, scattering through the air.
The massive impact even triggered a tsunami in the surrounding sea, with huge waves crashing towards the Argo.
Seeing this, Theseus's jaw dropped, leaving only one thought in his mind: "Oh no, I think I messed up again."
Ain precisely solidified the seawater churned up by the impact and simultaneously held the scattered treasures suspended in the air.
Perona also commanded her ghosts to retrieve all the treasures.
"Theseus!"
The violent collision caused the food Reiju was preparing in the kitchen to spill everywhere. With noodles draped over her head, she rushed out from the kitchen.
Sensing imminent doom, Theseus quickly hid behind Nami, revealing only a pitiful pair of eyes as he looked towards the furious Reiju.
But this tactic clearly had no effect on Reiju, who was well-acquainted with his character.
Soon, Theseus had his ear grabbed by Reiju and was dragged into the kitchen to help clean up the mess.
Hera deployed the City of Devouring Time over the Argo, catching the treasures scattered from the Treasure Pearl Mountain. In an instant, he seized all the savings the Happo Navy had accumulated for who knows how long.
Just as Hera was pondering whether to return to Marineford for a rest first or go to Amazon Lily to guide Nojiko and Luffy, a News Coo flew over her head, dropping a newspaper.
Hera reached out and caught the newspaper, reading the latest news.
"Issho joined the Shichibukai? I didn't expect him to move so quickly."
"Oh, this guy Ochoku is also getting restless. I wonder if Ace can handle him."
Looking at the news in her hand about Ochoku, a remnant of the Rocks Pirates, invading the Whitebeard Pirates, Hera also began to worry for her brother Ace.
"This guy must be eyeing Whitebeard's territory, taking advantage of Whitebeard's death and Ace not having fully grown yet."
"And, I don't know how Morgans took this photo, but it also shows Queen, the 'Plague' of the Beasts Pirates, and Charlotte Cracker, the 'Biscuit Minister' of the Big Mom Pirates."
"These guys are actually teaming up with Ochoku, trying to occupy Whitebeard's homeland, Sphinx?"
Kuina, also holding a newspaper, analyzed while reading: "It seems it's not just territory he's after. He must have his eyes on the title of 'Four Emperors.'"
On the Moby Dick, Ace, Marco, and the various division commanders gathered to discuss countermeasures.
After the Marineford War, the Whitebeard Pirates, having lost Whitebeard, became a target for various forces across the sea, all wanting to take a bite out of them.
However, through the efforts of Ace, Marco, and the other commanders, although with some difficulty, they temporarily held the situation. After giving up some peripheral territories, they gradually stabilized their position.
But Ochoku of the Rocks Pirates choosing to provoke at this moment undoubtedly gave the Whitebeard Pirates a major headache.
Little Oars Jr. was the first to lose patience: "These cowards, they all pop up as soon as Pops dies. Let's just split up and kill them all."
Marco stopped the impulsive Little Oars Jr., rubbing his furrowed brow: "It's not that simple. This guy actually wants to occupy Pops' homeland, Sphinx. This is a direct provocation against us."
"Diamond" Jozu said angrily: "We must retaliate. We can't let others think we no longer have the strength to uphold the title of Four Emperors."
After the Marineford War, since only Whitebeard remained at Marineford, the World Government did not revoke the Whitebeard Pirates' title of Four Emperors.
Now, it seems Ochoku has set his sights on that title. He wants to step over the Whitebeard Pirates' corpse to dominate this sea.
Marco shook his head, pointing at Queen and Charlotte Cracker in the photo: "A Calamity and a Sweet Commander have been mobilized. Our trouble isn't just Ochoku."
"Moreover, although Ochoku hasn't shown himself for a long time, he himself is a problem. Remember, he was also once a member of Rocks' crew."
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