Pirate: Hades! ( One Piece)

Chapter 235: Guest from the Government (Catch-up for yesterday, another update tonight)

The day of Hades' succession to the throne of the Kronos Kingdom was gradually approaching.

Hades' heart remained calm, and various arrangements proceeded in an orderly manner.

However, the residents of the entire Kingdom, the Military, and even Hades' many children, seemed to feel a sense of tension.

Hades succeeding to the throne was something countless people had been waiting for.

Of course, there were opponents, but they were dealt with immediately.

Recently, the Pluto Pirates were incorporated into the Kronos Kingdom to protect the Sea Area, Islands, Merchant Ships, and Sea Routes around the Kingdom, maintaining order.

Many people could sense this, and even those unaware learned of it through others' accounts.

Nothing was more reassuring than the strengthening of the Kingdom.

Although on the surface, the Pluto Pirates and the Kronos Kingdom had no official connection, the Territory occupied by the Pluto Pirates was merely close to the Kronos Kingdom.

But the true inside story was clear to the residents of the Kronos Kingdom; no one was a fool.

Information about the Kronos Kingdom was completely sealed off.

 Unless one deliberately sought it, it was impossible to obtain any intelligence about the Kronos Kingdom through its personnel abroad.

Furthermore, regarding the Kronos Kingdom's foreign and commercial trade, there were, of course, private Merchant Guilds and trade groups among the populace.

These people frequently entered and exited the Kronos Kingdom and were the most likely to expose intelligence.

The Kingdom had restrictions in this regard.

No matter how they conducted trade, they needed to cooperate with the State, the Royal Family, the Royal Trading Company, and the Military.

This was the absolute control of the Kronos Kingdom and the Tartaros Royal Family.

Everything was ready, and only half a month remained until Hades ascended the throne.

At this moment, an unexpected guest arrived in the Kronos Kingdom.

This startled the higher-ups of the Kronos Kingdom and also surprised Hades.

"World Government? What are they sending someone here for?"

Hades leaned back on the twelve-meter-long sofa, supporting his head with one hand.

 Around him, Rainbow Island girls wearing "skimpy" Kimonos were serving him.

With a wave of his hand, the girls dispersed.

 Hades sat up straight, put on his clothes, and thought seriously.

According to intelligence, a ship bearing the World Government's flag had arrived in the Sea Area where the Kronos Kingdom was located and was gradually approaching the Kingdom's Port.

After Hades' return to the Kronos Kingdom, he had already taken over all of the Kingdom's work.

 King Bane had retired behind the scenes immediately.

It could be said that Hades already held the supreme authority of the Kronos Kingdom.

 The so-called succession ceremony was merely a formality.

It wouldn't cause significant changes just because the King changed.

The Kingdom's development was planned and had been developing in an orderly manner according to the plan for many years.

Yet, even so, the succession ceremony was still very important.

At this relatively crucial time, the arrival of the World Government was likely to bring about considerable changes.

However, it shouldn't be a bad thing.

When Hades returned to the Kronos Kingdom to succeed the throne, his position would also change with the change in identity.

When Hades was a Pirate, a member of the Rocks Pirates.

Attacking the Rocks Pirates and the Marines could be seen as an issue of opposing identities.

It could also be said that Hades was avenging his father, Jaeger.

This was understandable.

The World Government was in the wrong first.

Although the World Government suffered heavy losses at the hands of both Hades and Jaeger.

Ultimately, it was the World Government itself that first targeted the Kronos Kingdom, triggering the subsequent troubles.

When Hades was a Pirate, the World Government still had a reason to attack Hades.

When Hades succeeded the throne, no matter what, the World Government was unable to do so, even in secret.

Given the Kronos Kingdom's influence among various countries, especially the Member Nations, if it were exposed, it would cause immense influence on the World Government, regardless of whether there was evidence.

Years ago, when the World Government assassinated important personnel of the Kronos Kingdom, they never considered attacking Bane, who was still King at the time.

Although the conflict between the two sides was in secret, in the eyes of some Factions, it was no different from being out in the open.

"Are they planning to bury the hatchet?"

Over the years, the World Government's strength within the Kronos Kingdom had been continuously dismantled.

 To instigate a major rebellion again would be impossible without decades of planning.

Moreover, the Kronos Kingdom's national strength had been increasing rapidly.

 With the rapid development of the Kingdom, there was simply no soil for the World Government to incite rebellion.

Even if some people within the country harbored ill intentions, they knew clearly that as long as Hades was still present, they would have no opportunity.

The Tartaros Royal Family's control was becoming stronger.

In this situation, the World Government found it necessary to reconcile with the Kronos Kingdom.

From now on, they would no longer be enemies, and the World Government didn't want to add such a formidable enemy.

Furthermore, the rapid development of the Kronos Kingdom had also attracted the World Government's attention.

They felt it was necessary to strengthen cooperation with the Kronos Kingdom to gain huge revenue from it, restore the World Government's strength, and regain control over the Great Sea.

The death of Rocks brought the World Government immense prestige.

However, the situation in the New World, where Monster Pirates stood in great numbers, did not convince many Member Nations that the World Government could restore order on the Great Sea in a short time.

Inciting chaos was always much easier than rebuilding order.

Over the years, the Underground Forces had flourished, and they weren't just Pirates.

Moreover, after the Battle of God Valley, the Marines suffered heavy losses, with fifty thousand elite Marine Soldiers completely wiped out, along with many Mid-High Tier combatants.

Facing the chaotic Great Sea Situation, simply being busy wasn't enough.

Without appropriate strategies, the chaotic Situation would trap the Marines like a quagmire, constantly depleting their strength.

The Marines were fully engaged in suppressing rebellions.

 Having passed his peak, the Army General "The Day Tiger" Davis, who was severely wounded in the Great Battle and nearing retirement, put on his Justice Cloak and returned to battle.

He was appointed as the "North Blue Governor" leading the Military to suppress and clear out the Pirates and Illegal Forces in the North Blue.

Marine Vice Admiral "Iron Fist" Garp refused Kong's appointment for promotion to Admiral and was appointed as the "East Blue Governor" leading his Force to clear out the East Blue.

Marine Admiral Candidate "Black Arm" Zephyr was appointed as the "South Blue Governor" to suppress the South Blue.

Marine Admiral Shikai was appointed as the "West Blue Governor" to guard the West Blue.

Marine Admiral "Sengoku the Buddha" guarded the First Half of the Grand Line.

Then there was Kong alone guarding Marine Headquarters.

It seemed that Marine Headquarters currently had quite a few Top Tier Combatants, but the Mid-High Tier was severely lacking and needed time to train.

And Kong was already over seventy years old.

Admiral Shikai was also not young.

 Shikai, who had a daughter late in life, originally planned to retire at Marine Headquarters, but the Marines' Situation forced him to take on the role of Admiral in a time of crisis.

In terms of strength, he was completely unqualified compared to Sengoku and Zephyr.

As the Situation stabilizes, Shikai will definitely retire again.

Sengoku was promoted to Marine Admiral after the Battle of God Valley.

Zephyr's seniority was still a bit short, but his strength was completely sufficient.

 If nothing unexpected happens, upon completing this South Blue Mission, he will likely officially become a Marine Admiral, even younger than Sengoku.

The Marines' Top Tier Combatants were still powerful, but the vast number of Mid-Tier Marines were the foundation for maintaining the Great Sea.

Facing Pirates with considerable strength, ordinary Marine Soldiers were merely cannon fodder.

During the Battle of God Valley, the Pirates dispatched by the Rocks Pirates to rampage across the Four Seas and the Grand Line were even more difficult for ordinary Marine Soldiers to deal with.

Currently, nearly half of them remained in the Four Seas and the First Half of the Grand Line, causing untold losses.

The Marines were severely understaffed.

Even though the Marines still had hundreds of thousands of Marine Soldiers.

These Marine Soldiers were nothing but small sprouts to be served as food when facing the vicious Pirates from the New World.

(end of chapter)