At the dinner table.
Sot ate and flipped through Bonnie's file, sighing.
"Who would have thought the Revolutionaries' elders would be reduced to just one young girl."
"Back at headquarters, we almost split over Revolutionary matters."
"In the blink of an eye, it's just the setting sun."
Aine propped her chin on her hand and looked at Sot.
"During the great war, the army led by the Revolutionary leader Dragon attacked Mary Geoise."
"Those people made up half of the Revolutionaries' elders and elites."
"Then came the Great Cataclysm. Through listening devices and other means, along with the riots of gangs and pirates, and the nobles' counterattack, the remaining Revolutionary elders all died tragically."
"Only this Jewelry Bonnie survived."
"On one hand, her uniqueness made her difficult to deal with. Whether it was a silent elimination or causing an accident, neither was an ideal solution."
"On the other hand, as the sole surviving elder, Jewelry Bonnie held significant influence. They needed her to temporarily stabilize the remnants of the Revolutionaries."
"Now, with the new government about to be established, there's no longer a need. The Revolutionaries will be completely absorbed by the new government."
Sot nodded and put down the file.
"So, that's how it is."
"What's the specific mission?"
Aine's expression turned serious. She took out a newspaper, the date on which was two days from now.
"This newspaper will be circulated worldwide the day after tomorrow. Based on our surveillance and analysis of Jewelry Bonnie, she's highly likely to be enraged."
"Anything we do then will be considered justifiable."
Sot took the newspaper and looked at the headline, then suddenly chuckled.
"How devious, is this Mr. Carol's doing?"
"Once this report is released, those fellows in the Revolutionaries will probably think we're stealing their achievements and curse us for our shamelessness."
Aine shrugged.
"You guessed right."
"But there's no reward."
The largest headline on the newspaper read: "New Government's Plan Revealed: Former Revolutionary Commander-in-Chief 'Dragon' to be posthumously honored as an Honorary Admiral."
Below it were various documents about Dragon's early days as a Marine, along with photos.
Sot knew some of this; it was all true.
But the part below...
It told some unassailable stories, such as why Fleet Admiral Sakazuki sent Dragon to establish the Revolutionaries, and how the two had borne everything, mutually attacking each other for years to mislead the World Government...
These stories, though seemingly absurd, were presented with entirely truthful documents.
It was impossible to discern truth from falsehood, and they even carried a degree of plausibility...
----
South Blue, Bali Island.
What was once a Revolutionary branch base had now become the Revolutionary headquarters.
After the world's communication was restored, Revolutionary leaders from various regions began to contact each other and gather, only to discover the state of the Revolutionaries after three years.
The Revolutionaries, who had once spanned all four seas, had been ravaged by the rebellions that arose during the Great Cataclysm.
Now, only one-fifth of the original Revolutionary force remained.
The four seas had been almost overthrown again, with only the old bases located near the fringes, which had developed over a long time, remaining unaffected.
Although they were eager to attack the islands where rebels had massacred Revolutionary soldiers, the current Revolutionaries could not withstand further turmoil.
Under Dragon's leadership, they had fought to overthrow the World Government, and many of their policies were for the benefit of the populace.
Now that the World Government had been overthrown, the Marines were gradually taking over ports and islands worldwide.
Coupled with their subsequent actions and policies, which were not met with resistance, the people readily accepted them.
Now, if they wanted to conquer those who had rebelled, they lacked the justification. The World Government was gone, and revenge and liberation were two different matters.
Moreover, with the ports now controlled by the Marines, they would not only have to capture their own island's port but also those of other islands, which would be tantamount to declaring war on the entire Marine force.
However, with the dissemination of a newspaper, even Bonnie, who had intended to manage the Revolutionaries with everyone's expectations, could not suppress her anger.
*Riiip*—
The newspaper turned into scattered pieces.
Bonnie, dressed in a sleek leather outfit, roared in anger.
"Bastards!!"
"What a joke!!!"
"Posthumously honoring the former Revolutionary Commander-in-Chief Dragon as an Honorary Admiral?"
"He deserves that??"
"Attributing all the Revolutionaries' achievements to Sakazuki is utterly shameless!!!"
"Do they take everyone in the world for fools!"
"And bearing everything? What a laugh!"
"How many Revolutionary soldiers did that Sakazuki kill back then, and yet he's considered a founder of the Revolutionaries?"
"Which newspaper published this! How much Den Den Mushi did they receive!!!"
"Damn it, damn it, damn it!!!"
*BOOM*—
The table in front of her was smashed to pieces with a single punch.
Those around her trembled. Although they wanted to advise her, they inwardly agreed with their leader Bonnie. This report was simply fabricated nonsense from the perspective of Revolutionary soldiers.
Bonnie stood there, her hand still in the striking position, breathing heavily, her eyes bloodshot.
She turned and walked out, pushing aside everyone who stood in her way.
The others exchanged bewildered glances, at a loss for what to do...
On the cliff by the shore.
*Boom*—
*Boom*—
*Boom*—
The steep cliff swayed precariously. One large crater after another appeared on the ground from violent blows.
"Bastards!!"
"Your deaths are easy!"
"Leaving this mess for me! What am I supposed to do with this!!"
"What can I do!"
"Aaaargh!!!"
*CRASH*—
A section of the cliff completely broke off and fell into the sea.
Bonnie knelt on the ground, covering her face with her hands and crying out in a cathartic manner.
Helpless and fragile...
After a long, long time...
The next morning.
Bonnie, her expressionless face, adjusted her attire.
Looking at herself in the mirror, she took a deep breath, trying to force a relaxed smile, but it wouldn't come.
In the end, she let out a self-mocking laugh, picked up the whip from the table, attached it to her waist, and headed for the port.
She no longer wanted to persevere. Even if it meant death, she had to see the bastard who killed her father and stole the Revolutionaries' achievements through despicable means.
That Sakazuki, who had once killed countless Revolutionary soldiers...
She wanted to ask him if killing so many people could truly be dismissed as if nothing had happened...
On the way to the port.
Bonnie didn't encounter many Revolutionary soldiers.
Although she had calculated that the fewest people would be around at this time, it was too quiet, and she felt a growing unease.
Until...
She saw the fully armed, silent, and assembled Revolutionary soldiers in front of the port, and Bonnie finally understood the source of her unease.
"You guys..."
Bonnie's fists clenched, her voice trembling slightly.
"Leader Bonnie, take us with you."
"That's right, how can you go for revenge without us?"
"Let's march into Mary Geoise and tear apart the hypocritical faces of those Marines."
"Hahahaha."
"Yes, yes, Leader Bonnie, we're ready."
"We can attack the port anytime."
Bonnie looked at them smiling brightly while saying the most improbable things. She knew these people intended to die with her...
But she just wanted to escape through death; how could she possibly be worthy of their following...
Her trembling lips moved, but she couldn't utter a word.
Suddenly.
A cold voice echoed from above them.
"As you wish."
Bonnie looked up, her pupils constricting. It was Admiral 'Purple Lion'.
Seeing Sot raise his arm, Bonnie had a bad premonition. She shouted at the soldiers:
"Run!!!"
She reached for the whip at her waist and stomped her foot, lunging into the air.
*Rumble*—
The ground trembled and distorted. Despite their training, these Revolutionary soldiers were no match for the overwhelming power of an Admiral...
Almost instantly, they were engulfed and compressed into a ball of earth by the land controlled by Sot.
Bonnie's eyes were bloodshot as she roared:
"Stop!!!"
Her whip, imbued with Haki, lashed out at Sot. Sot merely glanced at it, and four long spears formed from condensed rock shot out.
*Thwack*—
Bonnie's four limbs were pierced without any resistance, suspended in the air.
Anger and searing pain twisted Bonnie's face, and she let out beast-like growls.
But it was in vain...
Sot manipulated the compressed giant earth ball and Bonnie, whose limbs were pierced by rock spears, towards the port.
At the port fortress.
Soldiers stood at attention, with Aine at the forefront.
Seeing Sot approaching from a distance, she said:
"Let's begin."
The base personnel beside her turned and went to issue orders.
Immediately after, a piercing alarm sounded across the island.
*Buzz*—*Hum*—*Buzz*—*Hum*—
The entire island entered an emergency state, and to Bonnie's disbelieving, even terrified eyes.
The lined-up soldiers were transformed into children by Aine's ability...
Following that, the Marines began their self-destruction of the port...
Bonnie suddenly understood, her eyes filled with unconcealable despair as she looked at Sot:
"Bastard!!"
"You planned this all along!!!"
But she received no response.
That morning.
News of the Revolutionary Commander Jewelry Bonnie leading her forces to attack the World Federal Government spread like wildfire.
Although people found it unbelievable, including the Revolutionaries on the island, the soldiers who had been turned into children could not be faked.
They all knew what Bonnie's ability was.
In the following period, several attacks occurred in various parts of the world, but most Revolutionary islands remained silent.
Firstly, their sense of belonging to the Revolutionaries was not deep. Secondly, many base leaders had already been replaced during the Great Cataclysm...
----
The next day.
At the summit of the Red Line, the World Federal Government Headquarters.
In the Speaker's office.
Carol reported the latest news to 'Sakazuki'.
"....."
"The desertification treatment in Alabasta is more than halfway done..."
"....."
"And the current Revolutionary Commander, Jewelry Bonnie."
*Slam*—
Carol closed the notebook in his hand.
"Was executed yesterday."