"Future Nation?"
"The pinnacle force of a hundred thousand regular troops?"
"Such a place can be considered a dragon's den and a tiger's lair."
"Dragon, you know what your words imply?"
Benedict said solemnly after hearing Monkey D. Dragon's words.
Benedict was naturally aware of the matters concerning the Future Nation.
The so-called 'Future Nation' was actually a base from eight hundred years ago that possessed advanced technology.
Due to its high level of technological civilization, it had been severely damaged by battles, with much of its scientific research data being lost or destroyed.
Through prolonged research, attempts, and experiments, this place had continuously been built and developed, forming its own nation.
However, when it came to a place with a hundred thousand regular troops, all of whom had reached S-class combat power, Benedict was somewhat skeptical.
If the World Government possessed such a regular army, it would only need to dispatch a few hundred S-class powerhouses, and the Xuanwu Navy would have ceased to exist long ago.
Edward Newgate said nothing.
But if such a place truly existed and he were required to take action, he would have had to consider it carefully in the past.
However, the current situation did not afford him much time to deliberate.
Firstly, the World Government would not let him off the hook.
This was because a more powerful demon resided within him.
The World Government needed this demon.
Conversely, Benedict was far easier to deal with, and transactions could even be made with him.
"This is information transmitted from Vegapunk," Monkey D. Dragon said, looking at Benedict with a serious expression.
"You should be aware of his identity and abilities."
"Marshal Benedict."
Benedict was somewhat shocked and confused. Upon hearing this, he lightly chuckled, "I should be aware?"
"Heh heh heh, I'm afraid I cannot be."
"For a researcher, resources and technology are their greatest desires."
"They can even become more ruthless and cruel to complete a certain technological development."
Benedict still held reservations about Vegapunk's existence.
It was impossible to discern Vegapunk's true nature of good or evil.
This was because Vegapunk had access to the technology he yearned for and more resources for research.
Monkey D. Dragon knew that Benedict would not easily let go of his prejudice against Vegapunk, so he said, "I believe the intelligence he transmitted."
After speaking, Monkey D. Dragon took out a den den mushi with a projection function and activated it.
Before long, a projection of a vast nation appeared before everyone.
From the angle of the filming, it was from atop a high mountain.
Many buildings were visible, as were moving cyborgs, artificial Devil Fruit users, CP0 agents, and researchers.
The perspective was presented for a very short time, and the next perspective appeared.
This time, the view was of a gigantic coliseum.
Thousands of demons were fighting within the coliseum.
The scene was shocking and bloody.
This perspective was shown for fifteen seconds, and then the third perspective appeared.
This time, it was demons, like an army, gathered in mid-air, covering the sky, with an immense number.
A total of three perspectives, in less than a minute.
Edward Newgate was immensely shocked.
The number was enormous.
It was so vast that no one in this world could contend against it.
Even, Edward Newgate believed that even if the Xuanwu Navy gathered all its strength, they would be unable to resist it.
"Frankly speaking, if it is as you say, even if we unite with your Revolutionary Army, and even if the Xuanwu Navy participates, it will be very, very difficult to destroy that place."
"Especially, if we make a move, it will be a massive undertaking, and the World Government will inevitably know and will inevitably obstruct us."
"By then, what we will face will not just be these people."
Edward Newgate fell silent for a moment, looked at Monkey D. Dragon, and voiced his doubts, while also indicating that this was an impossible mission.
"Your power, my power, and the power led by Marshal Benedict might just be worth a try."
"Of course, there is one prerequisite: we need enough Senzu Beans to support us in prolonged battles."
Monkey D. Dragon naturally understood Edward Newgate's meaning, so he looked at Benedict and said this in the end.
Edward Newgate quickly understood.
The miraculousness of Senzu Beans was that they could allow him, who was heavily injured and even near death, to regain his peak strength and continue fighting for a long time.
Benedict looked at Monkey D. Dragon with a playful gaze and said, "You've set your sights on my Senzu Beans."
"Do you know what price I have to pay to obtain a single Senzu Bean?"
Five thousand Justice Points for one Senzu Bean.
Initially, for Benedict, it was very, very expensive.
But now?
With nearly ten million in assets, he could afford to exchange for over a thousand Senzu Beans.
But there was no need for that.
"Compared to destroying the World Government, I believe Marshal Benedict will make a choice," Monkey D. Dragon said calmly.
The world knew that Benedict wanted to destroy the World Government.
Now, a secret power supporting the World Government was exposed, and Monkey D. Dragon did not believe Benedict would not be tempted.
"Marshal Benedict, perhaps we can set aside our past grievances and act together to eliminate that place first."
"As long as that place is eliminated, if you want my and Father's lives and to plunder our Devil Fruit abilities, we will have no complaints."
A voice sounded, it was Marco.
Marco's idea was simple: to avenge his fallen brothers.
And this was an opportunity.
Therefore, it was necessary to temporarily dismiss Benedict's prejudice against them and his intention to eliminate them.
Edward Newgate remained silent upon hearing Marco's words.
"Father," Marco called out to his silent father, "Jozu and the others cannot have died in vain."
"Even if we are to die, we must make the World Government pay a heavy price."
Edward Newgate sighed upon hearing this, looked at Benedict, and said, "Marshal Benedict, Marco's thoughts are my thoughts."
"After this matter is concluded, if I am still alive, I will fight you."
"I also understand your intentions. If possible, when I am surely going to die, the final blow must be delivered by you."
Marco also understood his father's meaning, so he looked at Benedict and also called out, "Me too. I will not allow the demon within my body to be unleashed."
Since they were all going to die anyway, it was better to die by Benedict's hand than to be sacrificed and have the demon released.
Benedict's gaze lingered on Edward Newgate and Marco for a moment, then he said, "Very well. After this matter is over, if you are still alive, I will take your lives."