The Strongest Lunarian in One Piece

[The Birth of Totto Land Kingdom!]

[Fallen Angel El Challenges the World Government!]

[Totto Land: A Pirate Kingdom of 35 Islands!]

[World Government Condemns: Nonsense! The Creator's Authority Must Not Be Blasphemed!]

[Fleet Admiral Hammons William Announces an Order to Eradicate the Fallen Angel Pirates and Destroy Totto Land Kingdom at Any Cost!]

…

The next day, newspapers delivered by carrier birds spread worldwide, shaking the seas and stirring a global uproar.

Countless people were shocked, finding the news hard to believe.

No one expected the Fallen Angel Pirates to establish a pirate nation in the New World.

At the publicized founding ceremony, Fallen Angel El boldly pointed fingers at the World Government and declared that Totto Land Kingdom would be a nation free of racial discrimination, slavery, and oppression—a land of freedom and equality.

His speech resonated deeply with many.

Some dismissed it as hypocrisy and mere populism, while others saw it as a beacon of hope and admired him with reverence.

For minority races persecuted by the World Government—many of whom were near extinction, living in hiding, and constantly in fear—El's words brought overwhelming emotion and tears of relief.

Some were so moved that they vowed to journey to Totto Land Kingdom to pledge allegiance to the Fallen Angel Pirates.

…

"Yahahaha~ Kukulkan El, what an audacious fellow!"

In the latter half of the New World, aboard an enormous pirate ship, Rocks D. Xebec smirked as he read the latest newspaper.

"Not only did he secretly use his Devil Fruit powers to cultivate cash crops and rare medicinal herbs to establish a thriving commerce network, but he's also gathered a surprising number of talents under his banner. Truly enviable!"

"Makes me want to snatch Totto Land myself!"

"Captain Rocks, it's best not to clash with them head-on. Fallen Angel El is a dangerous fellow!"

One of his officers advised seriously, his face solemn.

"The Fallen Angel Pirates have strength in numbers. If we go against them, we might not have enough manpower."

"Heh, don't praise them while putting us down! The Rocks Pirates don't fear anyone!"

"What's to be afraid of? Those so-called Totto Land troops are just strange creatures created by Devil Fruit powers!"

"I heard they kidnapped Celestial Dragons and extorted a fortune from the World Government!"

"In the end, he's just a 17-year-old brat!"

"Exactly! With Captain Rocks leading us, we have nothing to worry about!"

The other officers' eyes burned with greed and anticipation.

To them, the Fallen Angel Pirates were a juicy target.

The Hell Trading Company, which monopolized the Grand Line's grain, medicine, and other industries, was a veritable treasure trove, raking in fortunes daily.

Adding to this, rumors suggested that the Fallen Angel Pirates had extorted a massive ransom from the World Government by kidnapping Celestial Dragons.

Without a compromise from the pirates, the World Government wouldn't have been able to recover the hostages so easily.

"Yahahaha, fools! Don't let treasure cloud your judgment. I'm not that stupid…"

Rocks D. Xebec gazed at the bounty poster of Fallen Angel El, worth a staggering 3 billion berries, baring his teeth in a cold grin.

"Those guys just established a pirate kingdom. Besides the World Government and Marine Headquarters, there are bound to be idiots out there viewing them as easy prey, perfect for establishing dominance."

"In all history, how many pirates do you know who've killed a Marine Admiral right on the Marine Headquarters' doorstep?"

"How many pirates have killed and kidnapped Celestial Dragons, lived to tell the tale, and then gone on to openly challenge the World Government?"

Rocks D. Xebec glared at his crew, speaking sharply:

"Don't judge someone like El by his age. Do you think Fallen Angel El is some brainless brute?

"Would a brainless brute be capable of rallying so many followers, secretly founding the Hell Trading Company, quietly seizing such vast territory, and then establishing a massive pirate kingdom seemingly overnight?"

"Don't forget… this guy had a bounty of 600 million berries when he was only nine years old!

"Do you think the World Government just arbitrarily slapped 3 billion berries on him for fun?

"What good would it do us if we ended up fighting them and both sides came out crippled?"

Though Rocks was supremely confident in his own strength, he wasn't blind to reality.

He didn't believe he was weaker than Fallen Angel El, assuming much of El's strength came from luck and the power of the Mythical Zoan: Quetzalcoatl Fruit.

But Rocks wasn't foolish. He knew the importance of patience while steadily building his forces.

Without a guarantee of victory, clashing with Fallen Angel El and potentially devastating both sides wasn't in the Rocks Pirates' interest.

If an alliance were possible, they could dominate the New World together, maybe even expel the Marines entirely and turn it into a pirate's paradise.

For now, the New World was vast, with plenty of territories to conquer. Even if Fallen Angel El eventually became his greatest obstacle to ruling the seas, there was no point in rushing into conflict and giving the Marines a free pass.

"True enough, Captain!"

Several officers who had been tempted by the riches snapped out of their greed, their expressions sobering.

...

…

"Captain, we're approaching the Berrix Sea… or, as it's now called, the Totto Land Sea," the navigator informed the crew as they neared their destination.

"Heh, so we've arrived?"

Suddenly, a strange signal sounded from the Den Den Mushi.

Rocks raised an eyebrow and pressed the receiver.

"Warning! You have entered the Totto Land Kingdom's waters. Leave immediately. Unauthorized vessels are prohibited from entering. Any trespassing ships will be deemed invaders and sunk on sight!"

"Warning! This is the Totto Land Kingdom's waters. Leave immediately…"

The navigator explained, looking resigned:

"Captain Rocks, based on yesterday's broadcast, any ship wishing to enter Totto Land must first register at one of their outer checkpoints. Approval is required to proceed…"

"Should we head to the checkpoint?"

They weren't there to provoke a fight. Even if negotiations didn't go as planned, there was no reason to engage in a conflict that didn't align with their interests.

"Yahahaha, these guys sure love their rules…"

Rocks sneered but then grinned slyly:

"Still, we're pirates. If we play by their rules too much, won't they look down on us?"

"Besides, barging in unannounced is a good way to make a first impression. If we're going to meet their boss, we should at least say hello properly."

While he had just warned his crew against underestimating El, Rocks also knew that if Totto Land's strength failed to measure up, he wouldn't hesitate to seize the kingdom and claim it as his own.

"Heh, Captain is absolutely right!"

"Kekeke, we are the Rocks Pirates, after all!"

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