"So, it is located on the top of the Red Line?"
"Yes. We have to enter the Bondolas before we can arrive at the Mary Goise."
As the members of CP0 introduced themselves, Masa and his followers couldn't help but look at the port and an elevator-like boat called Bondolas.
"So high..."
Chopper was dumbfounded, never expecting that he would travel to many places just after he stayed with Masa, but then again, he would be lying if he wasn't curious as he would come to visit the place where the gods of this world known as "Celestial Dragon" lived.
"Vivi, you have been here before, right? What do you think of this place?" Nami couldn't help but ask as she tried to mask her nervousness since she had to say, going from one place to another just from her small village was just too... mind-staggering. At the same time, she also felt quite pressured as she knew well that she was weak, and she wanted to show her value.
"Well, this place is okay, but I don't really like it..." Vivi shook her head, which caused them to be confused. "Why?"
"She loves her people and wants to stay by their side."
"..." Everyone.
Being stared at by everyone like that, Vivi felt a bit embarrassed, but Masa's answer was correct since if she was given a choice whether she would stay at Mary Goise or her kingdom, naturally, she would choose her kingdom since instead of being seen as a deity, a higher being that should be worshipped by many, she wished to be a mortal, who would lead her kingdom together.
"By the way, you guys stay here."
"Eh?!"
Everyone was dumbfounded by Masa's words, but Masa was speechless and said, "Isn't it obvious? I am going to meet the Five Elders; how can I bring you all with me? Do you think this is a trip?"
"...." Everyone.
Masa's words were correct, but as they were used to his overbearing nature, it was their first time to see him be polite and understanding. Yet, as they saw him like this, they also understood that Masa thought of the Five Elders and the Celestial Dragons as being above him.
However, those words of his made the members of the CP0 sigh in relief inwardly.
If Masa tried to force himself to bring his people there, even if they knew that they could do nothing, they might be... nevertheless, it was great that nothing had happened.
Still, what they didn't know, Masa thought to end everything. The story of One Piece definitely had to make the World Government its last enemy, but with his power, he knew that it was just... a waste of time to wait till the last moment, so at this moment, he had made up his mind to control the minds of all the leaders of the World Government to take a control of this world!
Nevertheless, no one understood his purpose except for—
"Be careful, I am waiting for you."
Carina moved closer and whispered. Unlike the others, she had stayed with him from the beginning, and she also understood what Masa planned to do. From someone who was about to be sold as a slave to the controller of this world. Each of his steps was filled with blood and hard work, but even so, he had reached this step, and as his woman, she would support him.
"I will return."
Kissing her forehead softly, Masa then left toward Mary Goise with the group of CP0 that were tasked to accompany him.
Probably, it was better for Kalifa to follow, but she knew well she would just be a burden for him, so she just stayed with everyone, especially when Carina had a special way for them to escape, and all of them understood Masa also had many ways to escape.
Still, as Masa was inside the Bondolas, one of the members of CP0 noticed that his expression had changed.
"Do you need a cold drink or a snack, Masa-sama?"
"It's fine. I just wonder what it is moved by."
"You mean these Bondolas?"
"Yes."
Hearing his question, all of them smiled, and one of them, who appeared to be a leader, said, "You don't have to worry since it will move forever. No matter what the weather and everything else, as long as someone is inside the Bondolas, it will move according to the people's wish."
"This type of tool isn't the only one, right?"
"That's right." The member of CP0 nodded eagerly and said, "There will be many items that will surprise you!"
Still, as Masa listened to his story, he couldn't help but sigh, thinking how backward, yet also amazed he was at how advanced their idea was. While the CP0 said proudly that every tool in this Land of Gods would move forever, he knew well that it was all moved by a group of slaves. Inside, deep, hidden away, a group of slaves were forced to work till they died. While the way they used those slaves was too wasteful, their ideas to make everything comfortable were so advanced that he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
A lift, escalator, segway, and many others have probably been created in the past by the way it was moved using the power of humans instead of electricity.
Nevertheless, Masa knew that it was impossible for this type of thing to change. Instead, for people to live a comfortable life, whether they wanted to or not, they had to use others, and the social structure of Ancient Egypt is the best way to describe how people lived.
However, if he would stand on top of all of them, be the only one whether it was on earth or heaven, everything would be equal, and no conflict would happen anymore.
The difference of races, kingdoms, cultures, colors, and many others.
All of those things wouldn't become a source of conflict as this world would definitely be at peace with him, and to do that, he had to take control over the people with the highest status in this world.
As he entered the Mary Goise, Masa saw the castle where the one with the highest hierarchy lived.
"That's the Pangaea Castle, Masa-sama."
"That's where the Five Elders stay?"
"Yes." The members of CP0 nodded. "We're not fit to be here, so please follow them."
"Please follow us, Masa-sama."
Masa was not only an admiral, but Masa was also a king, so it was obvious that he was treated differently. Under the guidance of the butler, he soon arrived at the place where the Five Elders stayed.
"Masa, you have come."
In front of him, five elderly figures gathered together, creating immense pressure as they tried to gauge him. While it wasn't uncommon for a king to be able to fight and be strong, it was rare for them to have a strength like Masa's, or rather, someone like Masa could be only one among many, and his existence was really that special. Yet, even so, in this world, he would be under them. This was how the world worked, and this was how the rules of this world worked, so they had to make him submit, but—
At that moment, a powerful energy swept over the five, causing them to be stunned and in a daze. They tried to do something, but this energy was so immense that they could do nothing before falling. Yet, soon, they woke up and did something that would make everyone who knew them stunned since—
"Masa-sama! We welcome you!"
The five of them were at their lowest position as they kowtowed toward him.
Yes, as everyone had guessed, Masa had taken control over the Five Elders, but he knew that this wasn't the end since—
"Bring me to Im."
"Yes, Masa-sama." 5x
Masa decided to go all out.