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Red Line, Marijoa, Gorosei Office.

The Gorosei are the top leaders of the World Government. However, that is what the world as well as many people know. However, only those who occupied the Gorosei seats knew that they were merely subordinates ordered by someone called Imu.

"How was Sengoku's move? Has he sent troops on a mission to fight over territory owned by Akagami?" Masato asked calmly while looking at the Marine in front of him.

The Marine is Momonga who was given the task by Tsuru to cover the departure of Sengoku and the others.

"Hi!" Momonga replied seriously, "Fleet Admiral Sengoku has currently sent Admiral Akainu as well as the other Vice Admirals on a mission to take over Yonkou Akagami's territory."

"This is good news for us. We can use this as a first step to increase our influence in the New World" Ogata said calmly as he looked at Momonga, "What about the investigation conducted by Kuzan? Did he already know the reason for Akagami's arrival to the Grand Line? That person, there's no way he came to the Grand Line for no apparent reason."

"We already know that, Gorosei-sama" Momonga replied back, "The reason Akagami came to the Grand Line was because he wanted to meet his former Vice-Captain when he was still in the Roger Pirates. Aokiji saw them in person on Saboundy Island and doesn't seem to have any signs of making a move right now."

"Is that really the only reason?" Noda asked with a frown, "Could it be that what we currently estimate is wrong?"

"Maybe so" Sonoda answered him calmly, "Akagami's pattern of thinking is difficult for us to follow. We'd better not think about his coming to the Grand Line as long as he doesn't do anything that could threaten us like he did before."

"Compared to thinking about Akagami. We'd better focus on thinking about how to increase our influence in the New World. In addition, we also still have to deal with the problem of the Revolutionary Army. The moves they are currently making are getting bolder and bolder. It's even said at this time that the Revolutionary Army has just appointed a very young chief of staff with strong strength" Yasunori said seriously

"Looks like Dragon has started looking for a successor" Masato replied back and looked at Momonga, "You've been able to return."

"I understand, Gorosei-sama." Momonga nodded and immediately left the room with a small smile on his face because the plan that was arranged to trick the Gorosei was carried out.

Grand Line, Island of Saboundy Archepelago, Area 13.

In the waters near area 13. A ship from deep in the ocean suddenly came out. The ship is a small ship and it looks like someone is on the ship wearing only short cargo pants with red beads as a necklace.

"Finally arrived!" Ace said excitedly because he had managed to get out of the deep sea area safely, "By the way, this year is the year Luffy turns 17. It's time for him to sail" Ace's face showed a smirk, "Looks like a meeting between the two of us will happen soon"

Immediately, Ars' gaze stared at a very familiar ship.

"That ship..." The ship that Ace saw was a ship belonging to the Akagami pirate group, "Why did the Akagami pirate group come to the Grand Line?" Ace frowned, "Father asked me to do it. Looks like my luck hasn't run out yet. Let's go check what Shanks and the others are doing then report to Dad."

Ace immediately took control of his ship and sailed towards Saboundy Island.

At this time one of the crew members of the Akagami pirate group saw the arrival of the Ace.

"Ace? What was he doing on the Grand Line?" The person asked strangely while looking at Ace who was sailing towards their ship, "Wasn't it reported that Ace went to search for Teach? How could he be in this Grand Line? Is it possible that Teach is here?"

"Hey, you" Ace who had arrived at the side of the ship from the Akagami pirate group immediately shouted to the crew, "What are you guys doing here?" Ace asked in an innocent voice.

Due to Ace's strong voice, many people listened to his voice. All the crew immediately rushed to the side of the ship and saw Ace. Many people know Ace because they had a party together when Ace was still leading a small pirate group.

"Oh? Ace. What are you doing on the Grand Line?" One of the crew familiar with Ace asked with interest.

"I am currently searching for the traitor of our family. I heard that he is currently in the Grand Line. I want to find him and bring that person's head directly to Dad" Ace said seriously, then asked again, "What about you guys? Why did you come to the Grand Line? Right now the territory you have is being targeted by many pirate groups."

"We came to this place because of an order from the Boss. There is a place that the Boss and the other commanders want to visit."

"A place that Shanks and the others want to visit?" Ace's curiosity immediately peaked.

"If you want to go to that place. You can go there. I think there must be something interesting there." One of the crew members replied calmly.

"Something interesting?" Curiosity with Ace increased listening to this then asked again, "Where is the place?"

"We ourselves do not know the specific location. However, if I'm not mistaken…"

"There is a building called the Guild. There is a place that Boss and the others want to visit."

"I see" Ace nodded and smiled, "Thanks for the answer"

"You're welcome, Hey. Ace. How about you come to party with us sometime? I'm sure the boss will be delighted to welcome you."

"Hahahaha… Of course. I think he will be pleased with your presence."

"We can do that next time" Ace said with a smile, "If my mission is successful. I'm coming to party with you guys. Well, I still have business, see you later."

Ace immediately parked his boat and immediately climbed aboard Saboundy Island, "This is interesting. A place that Shanks and others wanted to visit. It seemed like it wasn't an ordinary place. Surely this place is a very interesting place. Let's find and report to Father about this."

Ace's gaze then turned to a pirate ship beside the pirate ship belonging to the Akagami pirate group, "That ship… Isn't that the ship of the Kuja pirates? Why did they come to Saboundy Island…" Ace frowned, "Could it be that the place called the Guild also has a connection with the Kuja pirate group? I seem to have discovered a very interesting secret."

Ace immediately pressed the hat he was wearing down and his face showed a smile full of joy. Although Ace is currently on a mission to find Teach and bring him to Whitebeard or some other way to kill him. Ace still has to carry out the orders given by Whitebeard.

However, Ace respects Whitebeard and will always obey his orders. This is because Whitebeard gave Ace a sense of a father that Ace had never had.