In this era, when control over the sea means control over the kingdom, what does it mean to have the ability to manipulate the Sea Kings?
"Smoker, remember. Never underestimate the sea. Even the Golden Lion Shiki was so overconfident that he couldn't compete with a natural storm," Smoker still recalls how Zephyr spoke insightfully about the terror of the sea.
But what did he witness today?
Didn't Zephyr say that no one can ignore the sea?
Teacher Zephyr, have you seen such a scene?
Don't say "yes," because no one has ever even heard of such a thing…
Zephyr didn't lie to him. It is true that no one can ignore the sea, but there are beings that can be unprincipled in the sea—those are the Sea Kings!
And there is a great power that can control the Sea Kings…
It sends shivers down the spine!
Now the fears concerning the war between Alabasta, the World Government, and the Marines have been dispelled in an instant!
Come and try, if you have the courage!
But Ezekiel's methods are something more. Thousands of marines and a large number of the strong in this world are part of the current Royal Fleet of Alabasta, and they have been enhanced thanks to his downloading. Even simple fruit abilities have been improved by at least tenfold!
He needs only 20 GB of memory to create combat power capable of at least matching the strength of a Vice Admiral of the Marine Guard. Although there might be a lack of combat experience, this issue is solvable. It only requires delaying the opponent for a moment. For example, Kuro can easily kill in a matter of seconds by trapping the opponent in stone for a while.
And against ordinary Marines, such power is more than dangerous. If it leads to sufficient losses, the next time the Marines and the World Government want to deal with Alabasta, they'll think many times over.
Upon arriving in Erumu, Smoker immediately led Morgans to Ezekiel .
"His Majesty is already expecting you," a soldier reported.
This period was completely special, so Ezekiel lived directly in the office of Erumu and shared a workspace with Marshal Zephyr. All of Alabasta was forced to adopt a state of martial law, but in reality, the impact on the civilian population was relatively minor.
Thanks to propaganda on the mobile phone Forum, all of Alabasta was filled with enthusiasm and even harbored a tremendous sense of hatred toward the World Government.
In almost every city, one could hear about support for Ezekiel's counterattack against the assault from the World Government and the Marine Guard. The people were convinced that such persecution by the World Government was unjust evil and aggression against the entire nation of Alabasta.
Even wealthy citizens began donating to the treasury, and the number of people deciding to join Alabasta's army was growing. It could be said that a voluntary national mobilization was underway.
From the highest point of the Royal Fleet Headquarters of Alabasta, Morgans had a good view of Erumu's territory and the adjoining sea, with several enormous giants slowly rising from the depths! The weather here was as "stable" as the Grand Line during a harsh sandstorm, but it didn't worry the giants in the slightest.
A giant, carrying countless tons of materials on its back, was approaching Erumu step by step.
"What is that?" Morgans asked.
"It's a person with Devil Fruit abilities," Smoker gave a concise explanation.
"I understand that, but the question is how can there be so many of them?" Morgans felt that his worldview was constantly being updated since he first stepped foot in Alabasta.
There were Marine declaring Justice, but they were dressed in black military uniforms.
With the help of mobile phones, people here could exchange information unprecedentedly fast, and almost everyone could communicate in real-time. It was his dream news distribution platform!
The powers of the Devil Fruit here seemed almost limitless, and many of the fruits appeared similar, but people used them not for battles, but... for construction?
Have you ever seen a person with the power of a Marine vice Admiral lift a large stone to build a house?
Have you ever seen a person with the power of a Marine Guard Admiral use Fruit ability to carry heavy objects?
These super strong people use all their might not for fighting, but for accomplishing useful work?
"This is Alabasta's understanding of the Devil Fruit. His Majesty Ezekiel says that these powers should not be used to fight and wage wars," Smoker explained.
Isn't this too wasteful? It's a waste of time, certainly!
Morgans wanted to argue, but looking at the massive naval headquarters, which was miraculously completed in less than a month, he didn't know where to start.
Smoker stopped in front of the office door, then carefully took out a cigar, extinguished it, and put it back in his pocket.
He then looked at the bird-man with some disdain and said:
"Destroying the world is very easy. There are many forces at sea that can destroy the world, but only King Ezekiel can restore peace!"
The door slowly opened, and Morgans, still pondering Smoker's words, saw Ezekiel .
Despite the King's youth, Morgans had to admit that he was unlike any King he had ever seen.
This is what a true King should be.
The man who is confident enough, a person who dares to challenge the world, a god who can manipulate Sea Kings!
That's why the people of Alabasta follow this King with all their heart and soul. The people of Alabasta are truly happy.
"Your Majesty, Morgans pays you his respects," he said, bowing casually and displaying the utmost respect. Such courtesy he had never even shown on the birthdays of any of the Four Emperors.
"Finally, you're here."
When Ezekiel saw Morgans, he realized that he would definitely give up his newspaper now. With Morgans' help, he had, for the first time, the chance to voice his opinions not only through mobile phones but also beyond Alabasta.
They chatted freely for about an hour, and Ezekiel told him in detail about the paths of development, as well as the power and prospects of the media. Morgans was shocked and said nothing. The King truly impressed him, making him want not only to serve as the director of the information department but also to attract more figures—all the resources of the news industry.
Ezekiel immediately launched the Ocean TV app and gave Morgans all permissions to work with this application.
The world war in Erum will be broadcasted worldwide!
Perhaps due to confidence in their own strength, the World Government actually chose the same approach. Both sides want to use each other to gain fame, but the World Government's live broadcast is much more complicated than through Will's mobile phone and requires the use of Den Den Mushi. This required a great effort from the World Government.
Finally, the appointed third day arrived, and the eyes of the entire world were fixed on Erum.
Hundreds of military ships of the World Government's Marine Guard majestically lined up at Erum's port, blocking all access to the sea.
As for the Royal Fleet, at the highest point of the naval headquarters stood Ezekiel himself, Fleet Marshal Zephyr, and Fujitora!
The war is about to begin!
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