Chapter 956 Conditional
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"Da da da!"
Morgans impatiently stamped his little feet.
"Is it done yet? Is it done yet? Why is it taking so long!"
"Reporting to the president, the voice line is connected. We are working on the video transmission, which is expected to take about 3 more minutes!"
A technician ripped open half of his earphone and reported loudly.
"What? Three more minutes?"
Morgans was so angry he jumped up and down.
"Three minutes? Do you know how many big news stories we might miss with a three-minute delay? Isn't rapid reporting of breaking news a weekly drill?"
"I'm very sorry, President! But there's really nothing we can do about it. This is a special situation we've never encountered before."
The technician explained patiently.
"It seems that Mary Geoise has been hit by a lot of signal jamming. Fortunately, the latest generation of Den Den Mushi intrusion system developed by the Institute of Science and Technology is advanced enough. Otherwise, it would be unknown whether we could successfully start a live broadcast around the world."
"Okay, I got it. You guys get on with it!"
Morgans' eyes darted around, and then he clapped his hands, a sudden inspiration striking him.
"Right! Now that the voice is working, let's connect the broadcast first. This president needs to get the whole world ready!"
"Yes, President Morgans!"
As the technicians on the airship pressed a few buttons, the signal began to spread rapidly around the world.
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East China Sea
Windmill Village
After finishing their work, the villagers gather in a small tavern by the harbor, have a few beers, listen to the news broadcast by Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter), and then, slightly tipsy, start discussing current events and expressing their opinions. This is the happiest part of their day.
"Jingle Bell!"
The copper bell hanging on the door rang, and the tavern owner, Makino, looked up and smiled at the entrance.
"welcome!"
A middle-aged man with a beer belly pushed open the wooden door and walked in. He greeted the other villagers as he walked to the empty seat in front of the bar and sat down. He was clearly a regular customer.
"Good afternoon, Makino, as usual!"
"Okay! Please wait a moment."
Makino turned around and quickly brought over the shop's signature extra-large beer.
"Glug glug glug!"
The man picked up the large wooden bottle, tilted his head back, and gulped down the entire beer in one go.
"Burp... That feels so good!"
He let out a satisfied burp, then patted his belly and shouted loudly.
"So? Did the news today mention what mischief Luffy has gotten into this time? That guy can't possibly have gone this long without causing trouble, can he?"
"Hahahaha!"
The people in the tavern burst into laughter.
"That's right, we've been waiting for that too!"
"A bunch of bastards! Kids who grew up in the village actually went to sea to become pirates. Is that something to be proud of?!"
The old village chief slammed his fist on the table and angrily reprimanded the villagers.
However, everyone was already used to this, and they continued to chat and laugh while listening to the Den Den Mushi, hoping to hear news about the Straw Hat crew.
“Zizzizi~~~”
Just then, the radio den Den Mushi suddenly trembled and made a strange sound like an electric pulse.
"Huh? What happened? Is it broken?"
A villager rushed forward, picked up the Den Den Mushi, and examined it.
"Damn it, it was fine just now! Did one of you feed it something weird again?!"
"not me!"
"I don't!"
"I do not have either!"
Everyone shook their heads in denial.
"Moses Moses!"
The Den Den Mushi reopened its eyes and continued speaking.
"Moshi moshi, hello people of the world! I am the king who controls the world's news media—the 'Media King' Morgans!"
"The King of Molds? That...that is?"
The villagers looked at each other.
"Morgans? That name sounds familiar?"
"Idiot, isn't Morgans the owner of the World Economic News? The seagulls that sell the newspapers belong to his family!"
"Oh, I see. He must be a very famous figure on the high seas!"
"Nonsense, of course!"
"Gah gah gah~! I'm here to give you an urgent, important announcement!"
Shh! Everyone be quiet.
Inside the tavern, everyone was talking at once, until the Den Den Mushi continued to speak, at which point they fell silent, as if they had already sensed that something big was about to happen.
"No no no!"
The Den Den Mushi smirked smugly and continued speaking.
"To be more precise, I should be giving you a live broadcast of a spectacular battle unfolding right now in Mary Geoise, the sacred land atop the Red Line! An unparalleled, breathtaking battle that will shake the entire world!!!"
Upon hearing this, everyone in the pub felt their hearts leap into their throats, and they tacitly remained silent, intently surrounding the Den Den Mushi.
"Gagaga! The live stream will officially begin in 3 minutes! Everyone, if you have the means, please prepare your video Den Den Mushi in advance! So... please look forward to it!"
"Zizzizi..."
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"live streaming?"
"Hey! Did I hear that right? Did he just say that a battle is taking place in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise?"
"Holy Land? Isn't that...the place where the Celestial Dragons live?"
"Could it be that…"
"Gudong..."
Everyone involuntarily swallowed, suddenly realizing that this upcoming event might be even more explosive than they had imagined!
"But…"
Makino whispered a reminder.
"You need a video Den Den Mushi to see the image, right?"
The people in the tavern were taken aback at first, and then all their eyes fell on the "old" radio dennis on the table.
"Ah! I want a video Den Den Mushi!"
"But we don't have any in our village!"
"Ahhh, what a pity! We won't be able to see the battle!"
"Yeah, I thought I'd finally have a chance to see what the Celestial Dragons' place looks like!"
"Damn it! We also want a video Den Den Mushi, village chief."
"Ahem! Who's going to pay for this?"
The old village chief sighed.
"It's not as simple as just raising them! I know that video Den Den Mushi are good, but those things are not something that we in a poor, remote area can afford."
"Uh, never mind, having our voices is enough."
The others offered words of comfort.
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Grand Line
alabaster
Inside the palace
Cobra, having just snapped out of his daze from the message transmitted by the Den Den Mushi, immediately turned to look at the guard beside him.
"Bell! Hurry!"
"Yes!"
Bell understood immediately, spread his wings, and rushed out of the hall.
Cobra wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, paused, and continued after listening to the noise outside.
"Jaka, have Bell bring the video Den Den Mushi directly to the square. The citizens must have heard the broadcast just now. With such a significant event occurring, all the citizens of Alabasta have the right to know."
"Yes, Your Majesty Cobra."
Jakar accepted the order and left.
Princess Vivi was still in shock.
"Father... do you think it might have been the Revolutionary Army that attacked the Holy Land?"
"I don't know either, but I'm sure we'll find out soon."
After Cobra finished speaking, he walked outside, and Vivi hurriedly lifted her skirt and followed him.
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at the same time
Marineford, Dressrosa, Whole Cake Island, Beehive Island... all the forces around the world with the means began hastily setting up video Den Den Mushi (snail phones).
"Foohoo! Interesting! Wasn't the World Government going to attack the Golden City? How come Mary Geoise is being attacked instead?"
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"Oh my god! What's Morgans up to now?"
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"The Holy Land is in chaos! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Captain Bucky!"
"Yes! Please lead us to Mary Geoise, defeat the Celestial Dragons, and become the King of the World, Captain Buggy!!"
"Hahaha! Well said, Yalou's door!"
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