MTS: Marvel and Beyond

Chapter 147: Chapter 147: The Great Pirate Era's End

Alex's contract appeared in the minds of every inhabitant of the pirate world, including the Celestial Dragons, the Marines, and other organizations under the World Government.

However, most of these individuals either harbored evil intentions or had their own unwavering sense of justice, leading the vast majority to refuse Alex's offer.

Even so, due to the sheer scale of the population, dozens still signed the contract. These individuals experienced a massive surge in strength, gaining the power of a randomly assigned Devil Fruit sigil. Suddenly empowered, they erupted within the ranks of their respective forces, launching attacks on their allies and creating utter chaos.

While this rebellion had yet to be quelled, an even graver incident erupted within the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

A significant number of slaves and prisoners, long oppressed by the Celestial Dragons, signed contracts with Alex. With newfound strength, these slaves rose up in rebellion.

The once-revered Celestial Dragons, who had been considered gods, were slaughtered without mercy. In the face of death, they proved no different from ordinary mortals.

Amidst the internal strife and external threats, the Holy Land of Mary Geoise fell into utter disarray. The fortified defenses, once thought unbreakable, were quickly torn apart by the contract-bound followers attacking from within.

Meanwhile, the closest wave of Alex's followers advanced fearlessly toward the Holy Land, launching an all-out assault.

Ordinary Marines stood no chance against the followers, falling like grass before a scythe. Only Marine officers at the rank of captain or higher could hold their ground against followers who had been ordinary people. As for the stronger individuals who had become Alex's followers, even vice admirals struggled to keep up, often falling at a disadvantage.

Cannons roared, and the ground became soaked with blood. Merely a month after the war at Marineford had ended, a larger and far more catastrophic conflict had erupted.

One by one, Marines were defeated by the followers, who proved almost impossible to kill. Even when grievously injured or incapacitated, their regenerative abilities allowed them to recover rapidly.

As Alex's contract had promised, his followers were granted not only immense power but also immortality. Many of them, having gained partial access to reverse cursed technique, had become nearly indestructible within the pirate world.

The battlefield quickly turned one-sided. Under the immense pressure, some Marines defected, signing Alex's contract and joining his ranks. They turned against their comrades, aiding Alex's followers in their assault on the Navy.

At the rear of the battlefield, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Vice Admiral Garp, and Vice Admiral Tsuru observed the unfolding chaos.

Judging by the current situation alone, Sengoku could already foresee what was coming.

With the relentless attacks of Alex's followers, the Navy would be unable to stop their advance. Even the CP organizations, renowned for their covert operations, would crumble under the onslaught.

Not even the God's Knights, the Science Division, or the Seraphim Units, despite their formidable strength, could stand against followers of such overwhelming power. Their resistance was like that of a mantis trying to stop a speeding cart.

"It's all coming to an end..." Sengoku murmured, his voice tinged with despair. His hair, which had already turned noticeably gray after the war at Marineford, was now almost entirely white.

Tsuru, her expression heavy with emotion, replied softly, her usual calm voice laced with sadness:

"Indeed, it's over. Who would have thought that Alex would wield such unimaginable power?

To call him a god would not be an exaggeration."

Hearing his old friends' sentiments, Garp suddenly laughed heartily:

"So what if he's a god?

Look at the rules Alex set. These followers may have gained incredible power, but they're unable to commit evil acts. If they try, their power will be taken back, and they'll be killed immediately.

Let them overthrow the World Government, kill those Celestial Dragon pigs, and cleanse the world of its darkness. The world will finally have a new order!"

"Garp, mind your words!" Sengoku instinctively warned.

But Garp simply shook his head.

"The World Government is about to be toppled. Do you think they'll have the time to come after me?"

Suddenly, a thought struck him, and a single tear rolled down his cheek.

"It's truly unfair to that kid Dragon," he said with a heavy heart. "He's worked half his life for this, and yet his dream is something others can now achieve effortlessly..."

Sengoku and Tsuru fell silent at his words, knowing he was referring to his son, Monkey D. Dragon.

Decades ago, Dragon had defected from the Marines to form the Revolutionary Army, dedicating his life to overthrowing the World Government.

Now, his dream was on the verge of being realized, but it had little to do with him.

The fall of the World Government was entirely the work of Alex alone.

As time passed, more and more of Alex's followers gathered in Mary Geoise. The forces of the World Government could no longer withstand their assault.

Faced with the dire situation, the Five Elders could no longer remain idle.

Each of them personally entered the battlefield, launching attacks on the followers.

The Five Elders were incredibly powerful, each possessing strength on par with Marine Admirals. Drawing from the deep reserves of the World Government's resources, each of them had consumed a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, fully awakened to its highest potential. Even without their status as rulers, they were formidable fighters who could dominate the seas.

When these five Admiral-level combatants entered the fray, they initially caught Alex's followers off guard, causing some losses. However, once the followers regained their footing, those with Admiral-level strength stepped forward to engage the Five Elders head-on.

"Ahahahaha! My heart is racing with joy!"

During Alex's month of skill training, the Straw Hat crew had managed to find him at Sabaody Archipelago. Learning of Alex's plan to attack Mary Geoise, Luffy, naturally drawn to chaos and excitement, decided they wouldn't miss this event.

The crew had been waiting near Mary Geoise, ready to join the battle.

With the war now underway, the Straw Hat crew charged in immediately, acting as the vanguard.

Over the past month, Alex had further enhanced the Straw Hat crew, elevating their powers far beyond that of a Marine Admiral.

Joining them in the fight was the Whitebeard Pirates. Owing Alex a massive debt, they didn't hesitate to support him in his attack on Mary Geoise.

Whitebeard, Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Ace, all strengthened by Alex, possessed strength surpassing even the Admirals. When the Five Elders themselves entered the fray, the five rushed forward to face them.

In their very first clash, the Five Elders were sent flying, coughing up blood.

"Gurararara... Let's overthrow the World Government and build a new order from its ruins!"

Whitebeard's muscles bulged as he swung his mighty weapon, Murakumogiri, forward.

Boom!

A terrifying shockwave surged ahead, scattering hundreds of Marines.

Luffy followed closely behind. The white flames on his head burned brighter and hotter as his right hand rapidly grew in size, swelling to gigantic proportions.

"Gomu Gomu no... Monkey God Gun!"

A hand, thicker than a giant's arm, struck forward, sending hundreds of Marines flying.

The terrifying display by Luffy and Whitebeard created an illusion among the onlookers—that the two of them alone could defeat the entirety of the World Government's forces.

From that point on, the battle held no suspense.

The Seraphim units were deployed, only to be thoroughly overwhelmed by the rest of the Straw Hat crew.

The Pacifistas were sent out, but they were crushed by the Whitebeard Pirates.

The God's Knights attempted to escort the Celestial Dragons to safety, but they were drowned in the ever-growing tide of Alex's followers.

As for the captured Celestial Dragons, the followers executed them on the spot, venting their deep-seated rage.

—-—

Far from the battlefield, in an untouched area surrounded by beautiful flowers, a portal opened.

Alex stepped out, his feet landing softly on a carpet of vibrant petals.

He walked forward, eventually coming face to face with the ultimate boss of this world—Imu.

Her titles were numerous:

The Creator, The Puppet Master, King of the World, President of the World Government, Master of the Empty Throne, and more.

Without a doubt, Imu was a legendary figure in the world of pirates.

Perhaps, in her own era, she shone as brightly as Luffy does now.

But her fate was sealed. As with all shounen manga villains, she was destined to be defeated by the protagonists, reduced to ashes of a bygone era.

In front of Alex, the humanoid figure—a silhouette cloaked entirely in darkness, like a shadowy figure from Detective Conan—remained silent for a moment before speaking.

"I hear you come from beyond this world?

So, there are other worlds beyond ours?"

Alex nodded.

"Heh... To think I've ruled this world for hundreds of years, only to realize that, before an outsider like you, I'm nothing but a frog in a well. Something you could crush effortlessly.

But how could I resign myself to this?!

If other worlds exist, then I must conquer them! How could I stop here?!"

The shadowy figure lunged at Alex, fists imbued with Conqueror's Haki, Ryuo, and other advanced techniques, perfectly blended by Imu's overwhelming strength.

Imu's power far exceeded that of Whitebeard, the so-called "Strongest Man in the World."

This was no surprise. Whitebeard was merely the strongest of his era, while Imu had ruled the world as its creator and master for 800 years.

Yet, no matter how unwilling she was to accept it, even Imu could not overturn the crushing force of absolute power.

Alex's domain unfolded in an instant, enveloping Imu, and just as quickly, it dissipated.

Imu's body froze mid-motion, and as Alex's flower-shaped blade swished through the air, she crumbled into fine grains of sand that scattered with the wind.

Watching her disintegrate, Alex smiled and said:

"A peak-level warrior of one world, bound by its limitations, unable to ascend any higher.

If you'd had the chance to cross into other worlds, perhaps you could have achieved greatness.

But instead, you died here.

Such is reality."

Afterward, Alex returned to his pocket dimension, ignoring the upheaval in the pirate world as he continued honing his skills.

Meanwhile, his followers achieved total victory over the World Government. Through live broadcasts via Visual Den Den Mushi, they executed all the Celestial Dragons before the eyes of the world's population.

The cruel gods of the past were no more!

A new, benevolent god descended upon this world—God Alex!

However, after the war's conclusion, the people realized they could no longer find any trace of Alex, as though he had vanished entirely from this world.

This situation persisted until Alex emerged from his pocket dimension and returned to the pirate world.

As soon as his presence was confirmed, the Straw Hat crew, the Whitebeard Pirates, Garp, and other remnants of the good-natured pirates gathered, eagerly awaiting his guidance.

Alex, uninterested in power, sought only to bring all greatness under his own control. This time, even a fraction of his power was enough to overturn an entire world.

Still, out of respect for his followers, Alex delivered a few words.

He established a new World Government, centered around those present.

Shanks, Garp, Sengoku, and others became members of the new government council, while Dragon was appointed its leader.

Dragon's extensive experience leading the Revolutionary Army made him the perfect candidate to guide this new era.

Under Dragon's leadership, the new World Government absorbed remnants of the old regime and carried out reforms, creating a more just and efficient system.

Alex had only one directive for these reforms: to follow a path dedicated to serving the nation and its people.

Once everything was set, Alex felt a sense of spiritual fulfillment. He realized that reshaping a world for the better was a deeply rewarding pursuit.

Finally, with the support of Alex's followers, the new government eliminated holdouts like Kaido and Big Mom, purging the seas of terror.

Thus, the chaotic Great Pirate Era, which had spanned decades, came to an end.

With everything resolved, Alex turned his attention to his final destination in this world—Raftel, the legendary Last Island.

Upon reaching Raftel, Alex found the island unremarkable, save for a few ancient ruins and a historical Poneglyph at its center.

Thanks to Robin's memories, Alex could easily decipher the Poneglyph, which detailed the origins of the World Government: a war between twenty kingdoms and the ancient kingdom led by Joy Boy.

The story was one of betrayal and conspiracy—a fairly conventional tale.

In another time, Alex might have dismissed it as unremarkable, but its connection to the world's history, marking the end of an old era and the dawn of a new one, gave it weight.

Still, Alex was only mildly moved.

First, because he hadn't lived through these events and couldn't fully empathize.

Second, because no matter how tragic or dramatic, the struggles of ants could hardly capture his interest.

His visit to Raftel was purely nostalgic—a tribute to a world that had shaped his childhood.

After spending some time on Raftel, Alex returned to the Sabaody Archipelago.

The Straw Hat crew, having said their goodbyes to their loved ones, gathered there, ready to serve as Alex's companions in a new adventure across the multiverse.

Before departing, Alex left behind a massive reservoir of energy in the pirate world, ensuring the stability of his contracts for centuries.

With that, he and the Straw Hat crew bid farewell to Whitebeard and the others, opened a portal, and left the pirate world behind.

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