Chapter 207 - [Final Arc]

{Quick Message} - We have now entered the final arc of One Piece. Not sure how long it will be, but when it's over, then it's over! The novel will is done (officially)

I have the Fairy Tail volume already mostly written and it will be up to you all if it's released or not. I don't mind writing that as well, but in that case, there won't be any plot of any kind. So, if you guys want the FT volume released after One piece is done, let me know down below. Also, I'm curious as to how many are reading this novel still so please leave a comment. A simple "hello" will suffice for that. If you want to! :) Enjoy the chapter

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In his office, things were running smoothly like a well-oiled machine. After many years of struggle, Amell had finally come up with a system to handle all the paperwork so that his stress would decrease, and it worked. As long as someone didn't bother him he could go through papers in seconds.

Byakuya came walking in through the big double doors leading into the office. He went down on one knee, something Amell tried many times to explain that he didn't need to do.

"Honourable Grandfather! Portgas D Ace is confirmed to be held inside Impel down, what are your orders?" His expression was respectful and his posture perfect.

"Hm, what's Whitebeard doing?" Amell didn't look up from whatever he was doing. He had maps laid out on the desk and he was tracing his finger across its lines.

"Nothing as of now. We suspect he will intercept the transfer to HQ."

"He will not!" Amell remembered only pieces from when this world used to be something he read or heard about. Those pieces were also scarce, so this upcoming war he actually knew very little about. He knew Whitebeard would attack HQ, and that fate came for his life the same day, that was about all he knew. He had no knowledge of details. He could ask the system, though he would rather win these battles on his own.

"If you don't mind me asking, how do you know that?" Byakuya knew Amell as someone that was close to All-knowing, or maybe even completely all-knowing. Never in his life had he seen or heard about Amell making a mistake when it came to predicting events. Even without the future knowledge he had, Amell was very intelligent, and most fights he had ever been in was something he always saw coming. The Avatar world was the only world so far to best him in some ways.

"He wants to take full advantage of his fruit. That works best when his enemies are stationary. He will not attack the convoy, it's too much trouble to bypass the doors between the bases, even for him. The Marines will be trapped on an island he can sink with his hands. He'll attack HQ, I'm sure, and I am damn certain Sengoku predicts that as well."

"Should we hold off from attacking Impel down?"

"No, we will. Just not right now. The World Government will fall, all of it. No exceptions. But, one thing at a time. First off, gather the commanders. This war will serve as the beginning of the end for the World Government." While tracing the map with one hand, he fiddled with his white lotus piece in his other hand. Byakuya noticed it of course and got curious.

"Grandfather. That piece. I have never seen it before? It's not Gotei is it?"

"No, it's not. It's the bond that connects all old people of the world. But, you're still too young to understand." Amell smiled and the piece mysteriously disappeared while travelling between his fingers. Some sleight of the hand still managed to impress this powerful commander.

"Maybe one day you will enlighten me on its purpose." Byakuya bowed in respect.

"Maybe if the lotus finds you worthy." Amell folded the map and yawned. "You're dismissed, boy. I will go spend some time with my children before this all begins." Amell dismissed his grandson and he was left alone in his office.

"Shisui, contact Bradley and make sure he is ready for our arrival." His shadow twisted and turned and Shisui came about as usual when his name was called.

"Yes, Lord Amell." He vanished into the shadow again. Amell leaned back in his chair with a sigh.

"How things have changed..." He closed his eyes.

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