Chapter 51
"Whattt?!" Saturn shot to his feet so suddenly that his chair scraped loudly across the polished floor of the chamber.
The other Elders immediately turned toward him, their expressions darkening. The calm atmosphere of the room vanished in an instant, replaced by heavy tension.
Nasuro slammed his hand against the table, his teeth grinding in anger. "What the hell is going on? How can Whitebeard let Ren have Fishman Island?"
Marcus cursed under his breath and paced across the room. "And that bastard has the audacity to move Fishman Island and Amazon Lily!"
Petters leaned forward with a grave expression, his fingers tightly clasped together. "And the Ship of Promise is already on the sea. Poseidon is awake."
He slowly looked around the room.
"Everything is going out of control."
Nusuro's hand moved to the hilt of his sword, his eyes burning with fury.
"Send the Holy Knights," he growled. "This madness cannot be allowed to continue."
Just as the tension reached its peak, all five Elders suddenly stiffened.
An ancient voice echoed directly inside their minds.
Without hesitation, they immediately stood and began walking toward the Throne Room. Their expressions had completely changed, filled with fear and reverence.
One by one, they knelt down with their foreheads touching the ground.
The sound of slow footsteps echoed through the massive hall.
Each step felt heavier than the last.
The Gorosei trembled slightly as cold sweat soaked their backs.
A shadowy figure slowly sat upon the throne.
Only a pair of glowing golden eyes could be seen from within the darkness.
"Mu is angry."
The voice was calm, ancient, and filled with authority.
"Why did Poseidon awaken… and you did not know?"
Saturn swallowed nervously before speaking.
"Lord Imu… everything is happening because of the 'Monkey King' Ren."
The golden eyes narrowed slightly.
"Mu wants all the information on him."
The Gorosei quickly began explaining everything they knew. From Ren's sudden rise, his control over powerful figures, and the events surrounding Fishman Island.
They spoke carefully, not daring to leave out a single detail.
When they finished, the hall fell silent.
Imu's golden eyes glowed faintly.
"Mu is surprised."
"Such an extraordinary person."
A faint hint of interest appeared in the ancient voice.
"Mu wants him."
The Gorosei stiffened slightly but remained silent.
"Send the Holy Knights."
Imu continued calmly.
"I want him to become my knight."
The words echoed heavily inside the chamber.
"Mu shall grant him immortality."
The Elders exchanged quick glances but did not dare question the order.
"And take Poseidon."
Imu added coldly.
"As you wish, my lord," the Gorosei answered in unison.
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Far away at Marineford, Fleet Admiral Sengoku sat behind his desk with a deep frown on his face.
He had been restless ever since Sakazuki went to Amazon Lily.
His fingers tapped against the desk repeatedly.
"Tch… damn it."
Sengoku cursed himself quietly.
"I should've stopped him."
Garp leaned against the wall nearby, eating crackers as usual.
"Relax, Sengoku," Garp said lazily. "Sakazuki is strong."
Sengoku glared at him.
"That's not the problem!"
He slammed his palm on the desk.
"That idiot went after Boa Hancock… and now Ren is involved too!"
Garp blinked slowly before chuckling.
"Oh… yeah."
"That might be a problem."
Sengoku rubbed his forehead in frustration.
"I should've controlled my mouth."
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Meanwhile, on the massive ark Noah, the mood was the complete opposite.
Ren leaned casually against the railing while enjoying the sea breeze. Beside him stood Hancock, Yamato, and Shirahoshi as the enormous ship slowly approached Sabaody Archipelago.
The distant mangrove trees were already visible.
Shirahoshi looked around with sparkling eyes. "So this is Sabaody…"
Yamato stretched her arms excitedly. "It looks amazing!"
Hancock crossed her arms gracefully as her long hair fluttered in the wind.
"It's going to take a long time to coat Noah," she said calmly.
Ren grinned.
"Then we can visit the Sabaody amusement park."
Yamato and Shirahoshi's eyes instantly lit up.
"Park??"
Ren laughed at their reactions.
"Yep."
He pointed toward the massive mangrove roots in the distance.
"Sabaody is famous for its entertainment district."
Shirahoshi clasped her hands excitedly.
"An amusement park… I've never been to one!"
Yamato grinned widely.
"Same here!"
Ren smirked mischievously.
"We might as well enjoy ourselves."
He casually leaned back against the railing.
"I'm sure the World Government people will be approaching us soon."
Hancock raised an eyebrow.
"Oh?"
Ren chuckled softly.
"Who knows…"
"Maybe the Gorosei themselves might come."
Yamato cracked her knuckles eagerly.
"Ohh, I can't wait to see how strong they are."
Hancock smiled dangerously.
"Yes…"
Her eyes gleamed slightly.
"I wonder how long they will survive."
Ren burst out laughing.
"Forget about them."
He waved his hand dismissively.
"Let's enjoy Sabaody first."
His grin widened.
"And go shopping."
Yamato pumped her fist excitedly.
"Now that sounds like fun!"
Shirahoshi nodded happily while Hancock simply shook her head with a faint smile.
Meanwhile, far across the sea, powerful forces were already beginning to move.
And soon, the peaceful visit to Sabaody would shake the entire world.