Achieving Nothing, I Can Only Be the Pirate King

"Agree with him."

Just as several people were engaging in a mental exchange, a voice broke into their minds, causing them all to startle.

"M has seen it, like all mortals... no need to pay attention, agree with him."

The voice sounded again, making them exchange glances once more.

"Alright."

Warcury’s expression showed noticeable relaxation, "Since that’s what you want, we can agree, but you must ensure not to cause any more disruption during the transaction. Otherwise, it will spark a war, and we will fully retaliate against you."

"Hahaha, talking big is useless. Haven’t we crossed paths before? If you could retaliate against me, wouldn’t you have already done so? Still, it’s not possible, right?"

Sage laughed loudly, "Rest assured, in my eyes, the level of fighting and doing business is equally high. As long as my business can expand, whatever you want to do is completely irrelevant to me."

"Moreover..."

His voice paused as he looked towards the gate, "Although we agreed, it shouldn’t be so easy to let you agree to cut through the Red Earth Continent, right?"

"That’s an enormous engineering task, of course, we can’t complete it."

Warcury said, "Therefore, that’s the reason we summoned Akainu. Sage, as you said, strength is the key to everything. To quickly break through this continent, one person’s power may not be enough, but with two people’s power... Do as you wish, it’s up to you."

"Indeed." Peter chimed in, looking at Sage, "Of course, if you’re afraid, you can go back. Our deal remains; you can stay in your territory as you please."

"Provoking me is useless, but... it’s exactly what I want, hehehe, without fighting, one can’t stand firm!"

Sage clenched his fist, seeming to have a fire in his eyes, he grinned, saying word by word: "Alright, time to see if I’m the strongest in this world or if the strongest offense comes out on top. It’s time for a test!"

Bang!

After speaking, Sage stepped forward, causing a sonic boom within the hall, directly shattering the glass. Amid the howling, sound waves spread, rushing to the outside edge, the speed quick enough to only reveal a black shadow in the air, all the way to the cliff, plummeting straight down in free fall.

"More arrogant than us?"

Jalin looked at the shattered cavity, lightly saying: "This troublesome guy, we’ll have to deal with him for decades..."

"The lord has already said, he’s harmless."

Warcury replied solemnly, "In hindsight, we have overvalued him. Without Pluton, he’s just another Rocks..."

He glanced at Jalin, "You’ve battled Rocks before, how does the comparison feel?"

"Almost the same."

Jalin said, "The same arrogance and domineering, the same pride and ambition, although the style is different, the essence is much the same, not needing too much focus, maybe some year..."

A smile appeared at his lips, "The same scene from back then may appear."

The Pirates represented by Roger, the Navy by Garp, the Heavenly Celestial Dragons they represented... Amidst chaos, it led to Rocks’ downfall.

And now, conditions are almost similar.

Though the Four Emperors are famous, in their eyes, Sage possessing Pluton but merely wanting to do business rather than seek the ’truth’ is just another Rocks. Below him, that Straw Hat who has already breached taboos is also a significant threat.

He can represent the Pirates or those seeking the Final Island.

And on the Navy side, there’s always a new representative that emerges.

And they...

Shamrock might be a good choice.

Their foundation isn’t just aligned with the Navy; the Heavenly Celestial Dragons have their genuine power.

Not only did Pirates and Navy enter the Golden Age, but among the Heavenly Celestial Dragons... there are outstanding ones too.

In comparison, those in high positions now were the standouts of centuries ago.

The Divine Knight Order is their foundation.

"Let them fight."

Nusjuro tapped his temple with a finger, "If Akainu wins, it’s fate’s choice, which would calm that calamity for a while."

Defeated, but not dead.

Sage’s peculiarity they have personally experienced; that ’Life Return’ power rivals their Creation Rebirth. But Akainu isn’t weak, and their confidence in Akainu remains strong.

If Sage can be driven back, that’s also a good choice, enough to make Sage return to his old haunt and remain inactive.

As for winning, it means adhering to what he said about commerce.

Agreeing to such things also allows them enough time to truly awaken the Celestial King.

Once the lord fully grasps that power, then even Pluton would not be intimidating.

Their mastered power and sufficient time can endure until the guy weakens from his current state and reach his time of reckoning.

"Hohohoho!"

Sage, freefalling through the sky, emitted a crazy laugh, plunging like a black dot over the vast Red Earth Continent, dropping swiftly. The continent, taller than Sky Island, let him descend as if flying, overlooking the sea below.

And the laughter echoed continuously from above the Red Earth Continent to the bottom as he neared the seabed, a black cloud extended from beneath his cloak. As his body tilted, it cushioned his feet, steadily supporting him on the sea.

To him, the sky has a much higher tolerance than the sea; Homiez allows him to fly across the world on his own, one of the reasons he is confident.

He can start anew in any place.

"Feeling smug, you wicked little brat."

As soon as he stopped, a stern voice resounded from behind him.

A scorching aura spread from Sage’s back, twisting the surrounding air with high temperatures.

Sage turned his head, and saw at the original pit location of Red Harbor stood Akainu.

"I, the old man, will never agree, this contradicts justice!"

Akainu’s half-body poured forth lava as he spoke, "Even regarding cutting through, I consider it a disgrace. So... let’s fight, if you die, nothing will come to fruition!"

"Ah... but if you die, the Navy would suffer a significant blow too."

Sage jumped down from the black cloud into the crater blast by Pluton, standing face-to-face with Akainu.

"I’ve been wanting to fight you for a long time, back then, you were indeed stronger, but now it’s uncertain."

Sage licked his lips and smirked, "I don’t hold a grudge for the destruction of O’hara, but every matter should have an end. If the World Government didn’t arrange for you to come after me, I would still seek you."

Twenty-two years ago, O’hara was destroyed, although Akainu didn’t lead the team at that time, he was one among the leading Vice Admirals, with ruthless actions, even taking out the refugee ships.

This grudge definitely needs resolving.

As for arranging Akainu to fight him, Sage wasn’t concerned about being exhausted in warfare.

They were bound to clash; either after breaking through, they’d erupt in massive battle over disagreements, or now, before their agreement fully took effect, they’d properly engage.

As long as they fought, his business would then proceed unimpeded.

After all, this guy wouldn’t obediently cut through the Red Earth Continent.

Drilling through a continent two or three times wider than the Grand Line requires immense power, completed by very few, unrelated to strength but entirely to attributes.

Kaido could, but slower.

In terms of deconstruction, it’s now Teach.

More so, it’s him, Sage.

And among the Navy, with Akainu having the greatest offense and the ability to turn everything into magma, he’s undoubtedly the best choice.

The World Government surely would assign Akainu.

And he wouldn’t comply obediently, eventual confrontation is inevitable.

"I haven’t fought in some time."

Sage twisted his neck, "I couldn’t find a fighting opponent. The ones who used to fight me have now been killed by me, your fate won’t be much better."

Boom!

White cocoon enveloped Sage, peeling open from the top, letting that white hair flutter like flames.

Fifty-fold Full Form immediately burst forth.

Sage spread his arms, his left heel touching his right toe, sneering, "Let me see, of the man with the strongest sea offense, the one who defeated Kuzan, how capable he truly is!"

Only through a death duel can he grow his strength!