WORLD ECONOMIC TIMES: SPECIAL REPORT
The King of the Pirates, Monkey D. Luffy, was killed yesterday in a clash following a tumultuous coup against the World Government, led by the nations of Alabasta, Dressrosa, Fishman Island, Zou, Wano and Elbaf. Also present in the clash were members of the Revolutionary Army and the Straw Hat pirates. At least seventy-four are confirmed dead, with dozens more injured. Also among the deceased are Vice Admiral Garp and former Fleet Admiral Sakazuki.
Monkey D. Luffy was scheduled to be executed at Marineford following his arrest in Fuschia Town by Rear Admiral Koby. Many nations had demanded clemency from Fleet Admiral Sakazuki to spare Luffy's life.
Sources indicate that several families of Celestial Dragons were taken hostage by the Revolutionary Army during the clash as Mariejois was being evacuated. It is believed that St. Donquixote Misogard supported the efforts of the Revolutionary army and smuggled them into Mariejois prior to the coup.
A faction of roughly one thousand Marine soldiers had defected in solidarity to join the uprising, led by Vice Admiral Garp, Vice Admiral Smoker and Lieutenant Tashigi and Rear Admiral Koby.
Garp was killed by Sakazuki in a final stand to save Luffy's life, but not before Garp had dealt him serious injury. Sakazuki was taken down by Rear Admiral Koby, Vice Admiral Smoker, Sabo of the Revolutionary Army, and the crew of the Straw Hat Pirates.
In light of recent events and outcry from the public and nations participating in the World Government, these Marines will be overseeing major governmental reform.
The Reverie is expected to be held within the year. The working government has announced reform with focus on dismantling the caste system of the Celestial Dragons, abolishing the slave trade and Buster Call sanctions, implementing new policies in Impel Down, and redefining the criminal definition of piracy. Public support has been overwhelmingly positive. The few surviving families of the Celestial Dragons have been cooperative.
"It is time for a new era," standing Fleet Admiral Tsuru announced this morning. "One that has been a very long time coming. I fully support our Marines who took a stand for true justice, and I will gladly give the last of my years to foster a new government, one that truly represents that justice."
The Revolutionary army will be overseeing all further press releases to ensure public transparency.
The Straw Hat pirates have vanished.
The World Economic Times stands in solidarity with all whose lives were lost. This is a developing story.
