One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 198 Hoenn Fortress
The next day, morning.

The underground emperors emerged from their watchtowers, gazing at the massive dam stretching as far as the eye could see, still somewhat dazed.

It's called a dam, but it's actually more like a miniature version of the Red Earth Continent. They're standing on top of the dam, looking like ants, and it's estimated to be at least 500 meters wide.

The ground is paved with asphalt road, which seems to stretch as far as the eye can see.

"This is a miracle!"

Morgans excitedly filmed the Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter), marveling at the sheer scale of the project; it was hard to imagine that humans could accomplish such a feat.

He had a feeling that the surprises didn't end there!
Du Field, with a cigar in his mouth, sneered.

“Morgans, you’re too excited.”

"Hahaha, how can I not be excited in the face of such a miracle?"

Morgans turned to the emperors and asked the crucial question: "Have you ever considered where this continent leads?"

"Where does it lead?"

The emperors pondered briefly, then their expressions changed drastically; cold sweat broke out on their brows, and they were utterly horrified.

"Could it be the North Sea?!"

This is the calm zone between the New World and the North Sea. If the passage continues forward, it will eventually reach the North Sea.

"impossible!"

The emperors found it unbelievable.

Even just considering the visible area, the scale of the project is unbelievable. If it could actually reach the North Sea, how terrifying would that be?

Even the world government couldn't possibly complete such a massive project; no, it's simply impossible.

"Hahaha, let's wait and see!"

The animal-drawn carriages for the pick-up and drop-off are ready.

The emperors rode in beast-drawn carriages and spent half an hour arriving at Hoenn Fortress, where the massive fortress once again astonished everyone.

"It's just as good as the Navy Headquarters!"

For the past six months, the Beasts Pirates have been busy, but they haven't revealed anything, only that a huge amount of supplies have disappeared.

It turns out the beasts were building a fortress!

Even if some of the member states put in their best efforts, it would be difficult to build a fortress of this scale.

Their financial resources are astonishing!

There's also the continental bridge.

Compared to the fortress, the land bridge was the real mega-project.

What they had just seen was only the tip of the iceberg. From the fortress, the destination of the land bridge was indeed the North Sea.

"Absolutely amazing!"

The underground emperors were full of amazement.

They were so shocked that they didn't know how to express themselves; perhaps only a miracle could describe it.

Many people started to get excited.

They had realized what this passage connecting the New World and the North Sea meant: endless benefits!

"Our guests have arrived!"

At the entrance to the fortress, dozens of giants stood on both sides, their pressure overwhelming. These giants alone were enough to destroy countless countries.

"The rumors are true!"

The underground emperors exchanged glances.

Previously on Beehive Island, Beasts had also hired giants to guard the gate, but at that time there were only four giants, and they were well-known war mercenaries.

It's simply a matter of having the money!

But there were dozens of giants in front of them.

It's not something that can be done just by having money!
The rumor that the Beasts and Shanks went to war was for control of the giant race seems to be true now.

The giants pledged allegiance to the beasts.

The underground emperors looked at Stussy. As everyone knew, Stussy had a relationship with that calamity-stricken Goode and likely knew the details.

"Stusi, you're really tight-lipped."

“I don’t know either.”

Stussy shook his head.

She was completely unaware of this. These days, besides running Pleasure Street, she spent most of her time dealing with Groudon Company matters. She didn't have much energy to pay attention to anything else.

She never expected that Goode would undertake such a magnificent project and conquer the giants.

The two giants pushed open the incredibly heavy steel gate.

Speed ​​smiled and invited him.

"Please come in, distinguished guests."

"Alright." The underground emperors entered the fortress with anticipation.

The open-air plaza in the center of the fortress was decorated like a festival, with flags fluttering everywhere and stalls offering a dazzling array of delicious food.

It's not as extravagant as a tea party, but it's not far off.

In addition to the basic banquet venues, the square also features some private stalls, such as stalls for giants, mink, and laborers.

After all that work, everyone is enjoying the celebration.

There's also a certain fox's "Copper Inari Shrine".

"Would you like a fortune telling, sir?"

The palace maid actively solicited customers, arriving before dawn to secure a good spot, hoping to earn some extra money.

Anyway, Good doesn't care.

Back in Wano Country, due to Orochi's tyranny, very few people visited the Inari Shrine, causing the shrine to be unable to make ends meet. At that time, she often went to the market to set up a stall to supplement her family's income.

Stussy, intrigued, sat down at the stall.

"Please tell my fortune, little sister."

"no problem."

The palace official's eyes lit up.

A customer is coming in!

A moment later, Stussy left with a dark expression.

The other underground emperors were also strolling around, secretly observing the situation of the fortress, their surprise growing.

Not only giants, but also many mink and serpent warriors, all renowned and powerful races, are located within the fortress.

They also spotted a strangely familiar-looking old man with white hair gambling with several laborers.

"It can't be really him, right?"

Like, so similar!
"[Pluto] Silvers Rayleigh!"

Morgans picked up the Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi) and took a picture.

As a major news reporter, others might not dare to confirm it, but he would never be mistaken: this unassuming old man is definitely Hades!
But why would Hades appear here?

I can't understand it, but it doesn't matter.

This is big news!
"That man who caused the geological disaster is indeed a man who always generates a lot of buzz!"

As noon approached, the main force of the Beasts and Big Mom's children arrived one after another, leaving only Kaido and Big Mom absent.

As two of the Four Emperors, they were among the main figures at this banquet; without their presence, the banquet could not proceed as planned.

The office on the top floor of the fortress castle.

The Den Den Mushi relayed a message: "Reporting to Lord Goode, Boss Kaido and Big Mom have been fighting for a whole day and night, and they show no sign of stopping!"

"It's not over, is it?"

Goode frowned!
"Tell Kaido that if he doesn't come to the banquet soon, I'll give the surprise gift I prepared for him to someone else!"

"Uh, okay, okay!"

The pirate hung up the phone hesitantly.

It feels like Lord Goode is threatening Boss Kaido!
Never mind, orders are important.

"Boss Kaido, stop fighting!!!"

"Ok?"

Kaido glanced at his subordinates.

Upon seeing this, the pirate immediately waved his hand: "Lord Goode wants you to attend the banquet and says he has prepared a surprise gift for you!"

"surprise?"

Kaido was taken aback.

The surprise Goode spoke of was absolutely genuine, enough to make him happy for ten days or half a month.

The golden dragon that I gave him last time is now placed by his bedside, and he looks at it several times before going to sleep every night.

The brief distraction gave the woman an opportunity.

"There is a flaw!"

The Fist of Binding landed squarely on Kaido's face.

"puff!"

Kaido's mouth was full of blood, and he staggered back several steps, but he did not fight back; his mind was filled with surprise.

"Stop hitting me, you old woman!"

"what?!"

(End of this chapter)