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Chapter 856: Meeting with Hades
"Arrange it. I want to meet Hades, Reinhardt."
Shiki slowly walked to the front of the Palace gate, gazing at the vast, boundless sky under the night sky, and said in a deep voice.
The brief silence could not extinguish the flame burning in Shiki's heart, nor could it stop his great ambition to overthrow the World Government.
The stronger the power the World Government displayed, the more fighting spirit he felt.
"Hmm?"
Reinhardt was startled for a moment, then quickly reacted.
"Understood, Admiral."
Shiki had been thinking about what led to this overall picture.
His own carelessness was one reason, and the World Government's superior overall strength was another.
Another point was that their power couldn't be fully utilized, or rather, it was too scattered.
He didn't know that the Beast Pirates had also sent "Calamity Flame" King to invade Marine Headquarters.
Nor did he know that the Monster Legion had also sent combatant strength to Marine Headquarters and other Marine Branch.
Although it wasn't a major issue.
It was clear that there had been no communication between them.
The main combatant strength was originally Byrnndi World and the Flying Pirates.
The Monster Legion and the Beast Pirates were also brought in for help on the spur of the moment.
This operation had problems from the start.
There was no complete plan.
How to act when facing different situations after the Magnetic Storm Bomb explosion.
They had never thought about such things.
Or rather, after the initial attack ended, everything went completely out of control.
They only knew how to fight and weren't clear about the overall war situation.
They even naively believed they could resist.
War is a process to achieve a target, not just continuous fighting.
Their overall strategy was flawed; there was no strategy to speak of after the beginning.
Shiki wouldn't think too much about such brain-intensive matters; even if there was a strategy, it would be very simple.
Furthermore, this operation was led by Byrnndi World, and the secret weapon with immense destructive power gave them confidence, so they didn't think too much either.
If Hades had been there, there wouldn't have been such problems.
Shiki thought this.
In the Rocks Pirates, Hades was the true brain, with Rocks D. Xebec proposing the war intentions.
As for the subsequent planning, strategy, details, and certain special arrangements, they were basically all handled by Hades.
Nowadays, Hades hasn't been active on The Great Sea for many years, and has appeared very rarely.
But Shiki knew that Hades' influence was everywhere.
Even in this seemingly unrelated war, Hades had secretly intervened.
The Byrnndi Pirates suffered downfall.
Now Byrnndi World and a few of his companions still remain within the Flying Pirates' Territory.
After all, the reconstruction of the Byrnndi Pirates was just a deception.
For Byrnndi World, having just a few companions now was enough.
Since they had nowhere else to go anyway, they might as well wander around in the Flying Pirates' Territory.
In terms of collective benefit, he and Shiki were the same.
Overthrowing the World Government was also his target.
Within the Pirate circles of the New World, Byrnndi World's reputation was ruined.
No one would heed his call or be willing to join his ranks.
The so-called "Legendary Great Pirate" filter was completely shattered.
The Young Pirate of the New Era had all gained clarity.
There's a saying that goes—"Do you want to join the Byrnndi Pirates?" The slightly mocking tone implied that joining a certain Pirate Crew meant dying soon after.
Currently, Byrnndi World could be considered an Ally of the Flying Pirates, and they would act together for a long time in the future.
Before Byrnndi World found him, he had sought out Hades.
This was something Byrnndi World revealed to him before leaving.
Byrnndi World wasn't foolish either; he knew that the so-called "Destruction Bomb" might have been Hades' work, although there was no evidence.
The Island where That Person, the Mysterious Scientist, was located was a fact, but everything seemed as if it had been prepared.
If this Scientist truly existed, he didn't believe Hades wouldn't know his situation.
Moreover, there were some problems on that Island, which Byrnndi World could sense.
This was his intuition, just like when he found Hades back then.
No evidence was needed; suspicion was enough.
Another reason Byrnndi World remained with the Flying Pirates was that he knew the Flying Pirates possessed two Dyna Stones.
And he held one Dyna Stone and one "Destruction Bomb" in his hands.
The name "Destruction Bomb" didn't completely match its effect.
For a Scientist, it was a big mistake.
However, Byrnndi World had also experienced the explosion of the "Destruction Bomb" up close.
It made him understand that the effect of the "Destruction Bomb" could only be maximized when combined with Dyna Stone.
If, after the Magnetic Storm Bomb erupted back then, the Dyna Stone had erupted as well, none of the life on the Island would have been spared.
Whether it was Garp or Zephyr, or even the so-called Army General, they would all have died.
Or even later.
If it had erupted after the World Government's reinforcements appeared, they could have been severely wounded by the terrifying destructive power of the Dyna Stone after being amplified by his ability.
In that case, the scale of war would have completely tipped in their favor.
The ultimate victory would have been secured from the start.
Unfortunately, Byrnndi World was also using the Destruction Bomb for the first time.
Although Byrnndi World didn't say much, he revealed a lot of things.
Furthermore, exchanging with Hades, which also served as a way to confide, could make Shiki's thoughts clearer.
To make more adequate preparations for the future.
He also bore responsibility for the failure of this war.
In fact, he knew that Reinhardt felt some self-blame internally; he believed it was his own responsibility.
As the brain of the Flying Pirates, he failed to properly plan the overall strategy.
"That Person is already completely on par with Rocks, perhaps even more terrifying."
These words also prompted Shiki to want to meet Hades.
Although they had met a year ago.
He didn't believe that the Kronos Kingdom and the World Government were completely harmonious.
Shiki had actually learned about the conflict/friction between the World Government and the Kronos Kingdom back then, regarding "Death God" Ye Ge, over the years.
Having worked with Hades for over ten years, Shiki didn't believe that the incredibly prideful Hades would forget past hatred.
Furthermore, Shiki roughly knew Hades' bottom line.
As long as he, the Kronos Kingdom, wasn't dragged into it, a non-hostile relationship could still be maintained.
Shiki also had no intention of provoking Hades.
They were already enemies with the World Government.
If the Kronos Kingdom were added, it would definitely be a disaster for the Flying Pirates.
(end of chapter)
"Arrange it. I want to meet Hades, Reinhardt."
Shiki slowly walked to the front of the Palace gate, gazing at the vast, boundless sky under the night sky, and said in a deep voice.
The brief silence could not extinguish the flame burning in Shiki's heart, nor could it stop his great ambition to overthrow the World Government.
The stronger the power the World Government displayed, the more fighting spirit he felt.
"Hmm?"
Reinhardt was startled for a moment, then quickly reacted.
"Understood, Admiral."
Shiki had been thinking about what led to this overall picture.
His own carelessness was one reason, and the World Government's superior overall strength was another.
Another point was that their power couldn't be fully utilized, or rather, it was too scattered.
He didn't know that the Beast Pirates had also sent "Calamity Flame" King to invade Marine Headquarters.
Nor did he know that the Monster Legion had also sent combatant strength to Marine Headquarters and other Marine Branch.
Although it wasn't a major issue.
It was clear that there had been no communication between them.
The main combatant strength was originally Byrnndi World and the Flying Pirates.
The Monster Legion and the Beast Pirates were also brought in for help on the spur of the moment.
This operation had problems from the start.
There was no complete plan.
How to act when facing different situations after the Magnetic Storm Bomb explosion.
They had never thought about such things.
Or rather, after the initial attack ended, everything went completely out of control.
They only knew how to fight and weren't clear about the overall war situation.
They even naively believed they could resist.
War is a process to achieve a target, not just continuous fighting.
Their overall strategy was flawed; there was no strategy to speak of after the beginning.
Shiki wouldn't think too much about such brain-intensive matters; even if there was a strategy, it would be very simple.
Furthermore, this operation was led by Byrnndi World, and the secret weapon with immense destructive power gave them confidence, so they didn't think too much either.
If Hades had been there, there wouldn't have been such problems.
Shiki thought this.
In the Rocks Pirates, Hades was the true brain, with Rocks D. Xebec proposing the war intentions.
As for the subsequent planning, strategy, details, and certain special arrangements, they were basically all handled by Hades.
Nowadays, Hades hasn't been active on The Great Sea for many years, and has appeared very rarely.
But Shiki knew that Hades' influence was everywhere.
Even in this seemingly unrelated war, Hades had secretly intervened.
The Byrnndi Pirates suffered downfall.
Now Byrnndi World and a few of his companions still remain within the Flying Pirates' Territory.
After all, the reconstruction of the Byrnndi Pirates was just a deception.
For Byrnndi World, having just a few companions now was enough.
Since they had nowhere else to go anyway, they might as well wander around in the Flying Pirates' Territory.
In terms of collective benefit, he and Shiki were the same.
Overthrowing the World Government was also his target.
Within the Pirate circles of the New World, Byrnndi World's reputation was ruined.
No one would heed his call or be willing to join his ranks.
The so-called "Legendary Great Pirate" filter was completely shattered.
The Young Pirate of the New Era had all gained clarity.
There's a saying that goes—"Do you want to join the Byrnndi Pirates?" The slightly mocking tone implied that joining a certain Pirate Crew meant dying soon after.
Currently, Byrnndi World could be considered an Ally of the Flying Pirates, and they would act together for a long time in the future.
Before Byrnndi World found him, he had sought out Hades.
This was something Byrnndi World revealed to him before leaving.
Byrnndi World wasn't foolish either; he knew that the so-called "Destruction Bomb" might have been Hades' work, although there was no evidence.
The Island where That Person, the Mysterious Scientist, was located was a fact, but everything seemed as if it had been prepared.
If this Scientist truly existed, he didn't believe Hades wouldn't know his situation.
Moreover, there were some problems on that Island, which Byrnndi World could sense.
This was his intuition, just like when he found Hades back then.
No evidence was needed; suspicion was enough.
Another reason Byrnndi World remained with the Flying Pirates was that he knew the Flying Pirates possessed two Dyna Stones.
And he held one Dyna Stone and one "Destruction Bomb" in his hands.
The name "Destruction Bomb" didn't completely match its effect.
For a Scientist, it was a big mistake.
However, Byrnndi World had also experienced the explosion of the "Destruction Bomb" up close.
It made him understand that the effect of the "Destruction Bomb" could only be maximized when combined with Dyna Stone.
If, after the Magnetic Storm Bomb erupted back then, the Dyna Stone had erupted as well, none of the life on the Island would have been spared.
Whether it was Garp or Zephyr, or even the so-called Army General, they would all have died.
Or even later.
If it had erupted after the World Government's reinforcements appeared, they could have been severely wounded by the terrifying destructive power of the Dyna Stone after being amplified by his ability.
In that case, the scale of war would have completely tipped in their favor.
The ultimate victory would have been secured from the start.
Unfortunately, Byrnndi World was also using the Destruction Bomb for the first time.
Although Byrnndi World didn't say much, he revealed a lot of things.
Furthermore, exchanging with Hades, which also served as a way to confide, could make Shiki's thoughts clearer.
To make more adequate preparations for the future.
He also bore responsibility for the failure of this war.
In fact, he knew that Reinhardt felt some self-blame internally; he believed it was his own responsibility.
As the brain of the Flying Pirates, he failed to properly plan the overall strategy.
"That Person is already completely on par with Rocks, perhaps even more terrifying."
These words also prompted Shiki to want to meet Hades.
Although they had met a year ago.
He didn't believe that the Kronos Kingdom and the World Government were completely harmonious.
Shiki had actually learned about the conflict/friction between the World Government and the Kronos Kingdom back then, regarding "Death God" Ye Ge, over the years.
Having worked with Hades for over ten years, Shiki didn't believe that the incredibly prideful Hades would forget past hatred.
Furthermore, Shiki roughly knew Hades' bottom line.
As long as he, the Kronos Kingdom, wasn't dragged into it, a non-hostile relationship could still be maintained.
Shiki also had no intention of provoking Hades.
They were already enemies with the World Government.
If the Kronos Kingdom were added, it would definitely be a disaster for the Flying Pirates.
(end of chapter)
