Chapter 16: Gathering of Marines - The Bounty of Voidreign
The world was changing. It always had, and it always would. But never quite like this.
The seas had become restless. The winds carried whispers of names unknown yet terrifying. In the aftermath of the unexpected clash at Amazon Lily, the marine world had been thrown into a whirlwind of confusion, fear, and unprecedented urgency.
The pirate crew known as Voidreign had emerged from the shadows of mystery and made their mark. They had not come to dominate, nor to destroy. But their sheer presence had shaken the foundation of the World Government.
And now, they were the center of every conversation.
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At Marineford, the headquarters of the World Government's elite military power, a special emergency assembly had been called.
It wasn't just the Admirals who were summoned. Every Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, and strategic commander had been called to report, analyze, and act.
The Grand Hall buzzed with tension as high-ranking officers filled their seats, their faces grim and their eyes weary. Holographic screens flickered with video logs, incomplete data, battle aftermaths, and scarce surveillance records.
Fleet Admiral akazuki, a man of unwavering justice and absolute resolve, stood at the front with clenched fists. His face was carved from stone, eyes cold with fury. He looked over the assembly, the room growing quiet under his heavy presence.
"Begin," he growled.
Vice Admiral Momonga stepped forward, activating a large screen that displayed footage retrieved from den-den mushi and marine ships. The shaky, chaotic clips revealed moments from the Amazon Lily confrontation—blurry but horrifying images of marines being repelled by an unknown force.