I Will Become Hokage in One Piece - Chapter 218

Chapter 218: Marine’s Attack

“Haha, you really have confidence, but make sure your weapon factory isn’t destroyed,” Duval was more concerned about Rodney’s weapons factory on the island than Rodney himself.

You see, Rodney’s weapons were selling exceptionally well right now. A single gun could fetch tens of thousands on the black market. These were impossible to replicate and could only be produced by the Aveliton weapons factory. They were one-of-a-kind quality weapons, and even working overtime, they couldn’t keep up with the demand from various parties.

Recently, the Revolutionary Army had targeted those buying these weapons, which had affected sales. However, it wasn’t a big deal. The demand still far exceeded the supply. A new weapons factory was already under construction.

The lives of Aveliton’s residents were getting better and better. Those working in the weapons factory received high salaries, and everyone entering was marked with a tongue-sealing jutsu. They couldn’t reveal any information about what happened inside, but that didn’t affect them. They were making good money!

Others who didn’t work in the weapons factory entered the service industry, opening restaurants and inns to cater to the pirates and merchants who came to buy weapons, also making a decent profit.

Aveliton now greatly praised Rodney. He was the one who had brought them wealth.

Rodney was not only developing heavy industry but also agriculture and light industry. He was ensuring balanced development; he wanted a modern city, not just a modern weapons factory.

Currently, under his leadership, Aveliton was rapidly growing.

But the most dazzling part was still the arms business.

Rodney chuckled at Duval’s words, knowing what he was really worried about, and said with a smile, “I won’t die, and my injuries are almost healed. I can still fight against an Admiral.”

“Haha, you’re a real monster.” During the Summit War, Duval had witnessed Rodney’s terrifying combat ability, especially when he had transformed into a three-tailed turtle at the end. The fierce aura that came from him was akin to facing Kaido’s Hundred Beasts, although he believed Rodney wasn’t Kaido’s match; their auras were somewhat similar.

“Where are they now?” Rodney asked.

“They passed Dressrosa not long ago,” Duval laughed and said, “Haha, don’t die, Rodney! The world is more interesting with you in it!”

“You think I’d die?” Rodney stood up, hung up the call, and clapped his hands. “Alright, everyone, get into battle mode. Robin, instruct the peacekeepers to lead people into the anti-air bunkers I built before. The weapons factory shuts down, and Aveliton enters emergency combat mode. Brook, Lester, Isabella, Perona, take care of the kids. Van Augur, find a good spot for sniping. Robin, Conis, Van Augur, Jiraiya, and I will intercept the enemy.”

“Understood!” x10
At this moment, Rodney appeared like a true leader, exuding dominance, wisdom gleaming in his eyes. With just one command, the entire Aveliton began to move. Dressrosa wasn’t far from here, and with the speed of Marine ships, they’d probably arrive in half a day.

The battle would begin in half a day.

Jiraiya put away his pen, somewhat resigned, and said, “Geez, I just wrote a short section, didn’t expect so much to happen. Rodney, you’re really disrupting my creative flow. This is a golden opportunity for my ‘Newborn Intimacy’ series to gain fame in this world.”

As the Number One Colorist of Konoha, Jiraiya’s ambition wasn’t to gain fame through his own abilities but by writing adult novels…

As an author who had only one serious work aside from “Tales of a Gutsy Ninja,” he found it normal to write adult novels!

“No worries, your ‘intimate encounters’ can come later. I’ve got a feeling this fight will be intense,” Rodney said as he rubbed his hands together. “The abilities of Admiral Aokiji, and the ice control similar to the Hyozanryu clan, are even more formidable. He can instantly freeze entire seas. His strength surpasses that of an Admiral, and he can even transform into an elemental form. I suggest you get ready to enter Sage Mode, and don’t underestimate those Vice Admirals either.”

“Is that so? It takes me some time to enter Sage Mode.”

“No problem.”

Jiraiya’s Sage Mode wasn’t perfect; it gave him some frog-like features. However, with two Sage Toads summoned, his combat power could be greatly enhanced.

If it wasn’t for the lack of information about the Six Paths of Pain, he might not have died. Naruto had defeated Pain, and he had played a significant role.

Because he sacrificed himself to obtain information, Naruto managed to win.

“So, let’s get ready, everyone. It’s going to be a tough battle!” Rodney stood up, smashed the table with a punch, and said, “Hmm! They dare to cause trouble here. It seems Admiral Aokiji wants to return in defeat. But Mary Joa… Hmph!”

He snorted. Aveliton entered an emergency combat mode, and everyone, led by the peacekeepers, entered the anti-air bunkers. The weapons factory stopped production. As Rodney had spread the news of the Navy’s impending attack, the cowards who had been anchored in the port left in a hurry. Soon, only the Black Pearl and Aveliton’s fishing boats remained in the harbor.

“We’ll wait for them here!”

This time, the main offensive force was Rodney and Jiraiya, with Van Augur providing sniper cover. Conis had already consumed the Fruit of Covering Breath, allowing her to enter a state of breathlessness, making her nearly invisible as long as she didn’t make physical contact or attack someone. She was in charge of assassination – her old profession!

And Robin, her role was to support Rodney in combat!

“I didn’t expect the little guy to survive. But why is he immediately heading into battle after surviving?” On Jiraiya’s right shoulder, a purple-cloaked frog asked.

The Sage Toad responded, “Kid, be more patient. This isn’t our world; it’s not as peaceful, and true peace hasn’t lasted long here.”

The Sage Toad was exasperated, saying, “I’m just annoyed; can’t you be a bit more understanding? Aren’t you a mother? Can’t you be more considerate of the situation?”

The Sage Toad said indignantly, “After cooking, then you can complain. It’s not the time for arguing right now! Can’t you understand the situation?”

“You just don’t get the resentment of housewives!”

The two large Sage Toads, each several hundred years old, started quarreling on Jiraiya’s shoulder again. They had been like this ever since he entered Myoboku Mountain as a child. Did they ever get bored of it?

Jiraiya’s eyes had transformed into the unique toad-slit pupil of Myoboku Mountain’s Sage Mode, with large red markings like those of a toad’s on both cheeks, lumps similar to toad warts on his nose, and sharp teeth. This was his imperfect Sage Mode, but

with the two Sage Toads, his strength was still formidable.

(End of this chapter)

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