Barrett also smiled, suddenly remembering something, and asked Enel:
"Can these missiles be mass-equipped by the Navy?"
These things were too convenient, one missile could directly eliminate a pirate ship.
They were far superior to the old cannons and exploding shells currently equipped on Navy warships.
If everyone had one, how much trouble would it save.
Enel was somewhat helpless, shaking his head:
"No, we can only play with them ourselves."
"These things are too powerful, the government doesn't allow mass equipping."
"You've seen the blast radius, if they were equipped in large quantities, what in the world couldn't be breached."
"A normal soldier only needs to fire one missile to destroy a warship of the imperial navy."
"Those ordinary pirate ships would turn to dust."
"The power of these missiles, even many Vice Admirals in the current Navy, couldn't resist."
"Not everyone has the massive Haki that you do, Brother Barrett."
"You see that those old cannons are all over the sea."
"Even more advanced Navy ships only have a longer range."
"This kind of technology is absolutely forbidden to leak out; if even a hint is found, the government will immediately send people to suppress it."
"The technology on this sea hasn't been updated for a very long time."
"They used these cannons hundreds of years ago, and they still use them now."
Barrett frowned:
"Is that so..."
Enel shrugged his shoulders:
"That's how cruel it is."
"It's not that there aren't kingdoms that research technology."
"For example, Teacher Vegapunk's hometown, modifying animals, missiles, and other advanced technologies."
"They've been developed long ago, but their geographical location is too remote, and the information can't be transmitted. After Teacher Vegapunk joined the research group,"
"The government has stationed a large number of troops throughout Future Island."
"This is official. The civilian side is like the Vinsmoke family in the North Blue last time."
"Their technology and military strength are not bad, but they can't conquer those agrarian kingdoms."
"The main reason is the government's covert intervention."
"I don't know if that Judge's head is broken from research, as the problem is obvious at a glance."
"And he's still foolishly working for the government."
Barrett "tsked":
"That really makes me angry..."
Enel chuckled:
"It's not far."
"Uncle's plan is almost complete."
"We just need one more opportunity."
Not far away... the desolate island, several times larger than Loguetown, was clearly visible.
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Desolate Island, Port.
The closer they got, the more Enel couldn't help but exclaim:
"My goodness, it's this big."
"As expected of a strong person from the old era."
"Moving ten islands from the New World all the way to the East Blue to fight Uncle Sakazuki."
"Although... he died miserably."
Barrett chuckled, but also some solemnity.
In a one-on-one fight, Barrett didn't fear those pirates.
But some things truly required Devil Fruit abilities.
Just like this huge island before them.
Golden Lion could lift the entire island by its roots through his Devil Fruit ability.
He flew half the world with several islands, and dropped them in the East Blue.
This was simply beyond human capability. Without eating a Devil Fruit, no amount of training could lift an island, and technology couldn't achieve it either.
Sakazuki jumped directly from the port onto the warship:
"Let's go, turn around and head for Loguetown."
"Rest for a night, then depart tomorrow."
Enel joined his fingers and waved forward:
"Understood!"
The warship slowly turned.
Enel beckoned two soldiers to carry out the pirate captain:
"Uncle, guess what we found on the way."
Sakazuki looked at the half-dead pirate on the ground, kicked him with his foot, and found nothing unusual:
"Anything special?"
Enel grinned:
"This guy should be a user of the Shima Shima no Mi."
"Too bad his luck wasn't good."
Sakazuki's interest was piqued, and he crouched down to take a look:
"Interesting."
"Take good care of him, don't let him die."
"After we're done over there, let's start the 'Devil Fruit Recycling Plan'."
"For dangerous things like Devil Fruits,"
"It's better for the 'Future Government' to store and distribute them uniformly, isn't it?"
Enel asked:
"Uncle, how much longer?"
Sakazuki smiled:
"Soon. Karur has thoroughly investigated the West Blue and North Blue."
"The ideas of the Revolutionary Army have spread and are intensifying."
"But currently, the impact on the government is negligible, so they haven't taken it seriously."
"However, after the Purge Operation ends, wait another two years."
"When a large number of young people set out to sea, the government will realize something is wrong, but by then it will be too late."
Unlike the original story, Dragon, whose ideas were just starting to sprout and act during this period, now held a systematic revolutionary guide.
It had been developing for seven or eight years, and this accumulated energy was just waiting for an opportunity...
Enel paused upon hearing Karur's name:
"Is that so..."
"By the way, I haven't seen Brother Karur for a very, very long time."
Sakazuki said:
"Soon."
"Finish the East Blue operation quickly and rendezvous with Karur in the Grand Line."
"This operation has taken too long, far exceeding the plan."
He sighed inwardly, this was his miscalculation.
The Purge Operation, planned to end in two years, had been dragged out to the present due to continuous updates and improvements in the plan.
Nico Robin now was basically raised by Karur since she was young.
This kind of affection...
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Night.
North Blue, Tragar Island.
On a mountain peak in the dense jungle, Karur sat by the campfire outside two tents, poking at the flames.
The location was excellent; the moment the sun rose tomorrow, a breathtaking sunrise would be visible.
Sensing with Observation Haki that Robin was sound asleep, Karur quietly got up.
Not long after, on another mountain peak.
Karur took out a Den Den Mushi and dialed. It was connected after two seconds:
"Admiral Sakazuki."
Sakazuki's voice came through:
"Be prepared, Karur."
"The Purge Operation here will be completed in a year."
"We'll meet in the Grand Line then."
"Is everything alright on your end?"
Karur looked at the faint campfire light on the distant mountain peak:
"It's fine, don't worry."
"I've taught her everything I could."
Sakazuki was silent for a few seconds:
"..."
"I meant you."
Karur chuckled:
"I'm fine too."
"Don't worry, I know what's more important."
"It's just a bit of reluctance."
Sakazuki on the other end of the Den Den Mushi sighed inwardly and said:
"I'm sorry."
"It's my mistake."
Karur smiled:
"No need to apologize, Admiral Sakazuki."
"If I were held back by romantic feelings, I would be too unqualified."
"After all... you're the one carrying the heaviest burden..."
"As your subordinate, how could I fall behind?"