The three admirals of the Marines were well-known figures. As the leader of the Revolutionary Army and its chief of staff, Dragon and Sabo naturally know of them. However, the two remained silent, taking a moment to process the sight before them.
It was Nico Robin who reacted first. The moment she laid eyes on Aokiji, her expression shifted. "Aokiji!" she gasped, immediately recognizing him. The identities of the other two, Akainu and Kizaru, were obvious by association.
"What!" Dragon's eyes widened in shock. He scrutinized the three unconscious figures before him. There was no mistaking it—these were the three admirals of the Marines.
"It's really them... You captured all three admirals?" Dragon stepped forward, kneeling to examine them closer. He even pinched their arms and checked their breathing, ensuring they weren't illusions created by a Devil Fruit. Finally, after a thorough inspection, he accepted the truth.
"Of course," Shin responded casually. "Do you have confidence in me now?"
Dragon exhaled sharply, his mind racing. "If you've captured all three admirals, then we truly have nothing left to question." The weight of this realization was immense. As far as Dragon knew, apart from himself, no one else in the Revolutionary Army could possibly stand against even one of the three admirals—let alone all of them at once.
And yet, Shin had defeated them alone.
For the first time, Dragon entertained the thought that Shin might actually be capable of toppling the World Government.
"Let's detain these three for now." Shin glanced at the unconscious admirals. "If we do overthrow the World Government, the Marines might still serve a purpose. Stabilizing the world order is important, and they could be useful."
Dragon nodded in agreement.
Before anyone could speak further, Shin reached into his dark dimension and retrieved a golden Devil Fruit. He held it out in front of Sabo.
"Here. This is my gift to you."
Sabo's eyes widened in disbelief. "This is... Kizaru's Glint-Glint Fruit?!"
Dragon frowned, seemingly realizing something. "You extracted his Devil Fruit?"
Shin nodded. "That's right. I assume Sabo hasn't eaten a Devil Fruit yet?"
Sabo hesitated, staring at the fruit in awe. "This... this is too much..."
Among the three sworn brothers—Luffy, Ace, and Sabo—Sabo had always been the most level-headed and knowledgeable. He understood the sheer value of the Glint-Glint Fruit. A top-tier Logia fruit, on par with the Ope Ope no Mi in rarity and power. Such a Devil Fruit could easily be sold for billions of berries.
"Just take it," Shin insisted. "Consider it a favor for Ace's sake. You two are brothers, aren't you?"
Sabo blinked in confusion. "Fire Fist Ace and I are brothers?" The name sparked something in his mind, but he couldn't place it.
Shin's expression froze. "Wait… You don't remember?"
Dragon interjected, his voice steady. "I rescued Sabo from the Goa Kingdom, but he lost his memory due to the injuries he sustained from the canons."
Shin sighed, realizing he had made a blunder. His knowledge from his past life had led him to assume that Sabo already knew Ace and Luffy were his brothers.
Reflecting on it, Shin realized Ace had never actually mentioned Sabo in conversation. Not because he was keeping secrets, but because he genuinely believed Sabo was dead.
Sabo clenched his fists. "Mr. Shin, do you know who I am? The name Ace... It feels familiar."
Shin nodded. "Yeah, I know some things about your past. But don't ask me how I know—it's complicated."
He tossed the Glint-Glint Fruit to Sabo, who caught it instinctively.
"Sabo, you were born in the Goa Kingdom. You were a noble's son... But more importantly, you, Luffy, and Ace were sworn brothers. That's about all I remember. If you want more details, you should ask Ace directly."
Sabo's hands trembled. "Luffy... and Ace..." His voice quivered as emotions stirred within him. "I need to find them."
Shin smiled. "I can bring them here right now. I have their coordinates, and with my teleportation ability, I can summon them instantly."
Sabo's eyes widened in shock. "You can do that? Then please—bring them here!"
Shin waved a hand, activating the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Moments later, two figures materialized in the room.
"Ace! Luffy!"
"Sabo?!"
Before anyone could react, the three brothers ran toward each other, embracing tightly.
Tears flowed freely as Sabo's memories came flooding back. The three of them—once torn apart by tragedy—were finally reunited.
While everyone else gave them space, Shin stood to the side, casually snapping pictures of the emotional moment with a Den Den Mushi.
Sabo's memory fully returned as soon as he saw Luffy and Ace. The brothers clung to one another, overwhelmed with emotions, tears streaming down their faces.
The rest of the Revolutionary Army watched quietly, allowing them to have their moment—except for Shin, who was grinning while getting as many photos as possible.
With Sabo's reunion, the bond between Shin and the Revolutionary Army solidified. Any lingering doubts Dragon had were erased.
Of course, Dragon had still harbored concerns about Shin's bold claim—that he could single-handedly take on the World Government. But after a brief sparring session, those doubts vanished entirely.
After dealing with the Revolutionary Army, Shin moved swiftly. He traveled to Wano Country, then to the Whitebeard Pirates, and finally to Totto Land, where he held war councils with Kozuki Hiyori, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Pudding. With careful planning, almost all the pirates of the New World were now mobilized, setting their sights on the Red Line.
At this moment, the Marines, having lost contact with their three admirals, finally realized the gravity of the situation. The World Government and the Marines were in full panic mode.
But the World Government had ruled for 800 years. They would not fall easily.
Every hidden force, every secret agent, every last shred of power the World Government possessed was being deployed to the G-1 Base, stationed before the Red Line. The Marines Headquarters itself had been relocated there, forming the ultimate defense against the pirates of the New World.
The World Government had no choice.
This wasn't just another pirate raid.
The pirates were marching straight for Mary Geoise.
If the Marines failed to hold the line, there would be no one left to protect the Celestial Dragons from the wrath of the world.
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