chapter 31

Quiet... The conference room was strangely silent, with Xiong, Mihawk, and others all staring at Mu Feng.

Before coming to Naval Headquarters, they had speculated about the purpose of this conscription.

The World Government had taken major actions against pirates, including abolishing a Shichibukai seat and even launching an attack against one of the Four Emperors... They had all imagined various scenarios.

But they never expected... that the Marine's true purpose was to subdue Mu Feng.

Or more accurately... to recruit him as a Lieutenant General of the Marine.

What about the Seven Warlords of the Sea!? The pirates revered by the World Government, an entity that held the same level of power as the Four Emperors and the Naval Headquarters.

Officially, the Seven Warlords of the Sea were an organization directly affiliated with the World Government.

And the Naval Headquarters was also part of the World Government.

So strictly speaking, the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the Naval Headquarters were equals. But what is Mu Feng doing!? Openly challenging the World Government!? And even wanting to establish a second revolutionary army organization!?

"No, no, no... Don't overthink it, everyone. I am a loyal Marine, not some revolutionary. And, officially, I will call him 'Uncle.' I just want to have more control. As for the World Government's orders, everyone will still follow them as before." Mu Feng could already guess what this group of people was thinking without them saying a word.

Mu Feng's words fell, but no one responded.

Everyone could clearly see Mu Feng's strength, so no one wanted to be the first to speak up. After all, being the first to act was never easy, and it often resulted in negative consequences.

Kill one to warn a hundred, as the saying goes.

"Concubine..." Boa Hancock suddenly spoke up.

All eyes turned to her... The Shichibukai knew very well how arrogant the "Empress" was. And now, it seemed that some of them were witnessing it firsthand.

But what Hancock said next shocked everyone.

"The concubine has no objections, but Amazon Lily is quite busy. I hope Major General Mu Feng won't assign too many tasks." Hancock looked at Mu Feng with a complicated gaze. Hancock's feelings towards Mu Feng were complex. She had always despised anyone who knew she was a slave to the Celestial Dragons. But Mu Feng not only didn't despise her, but he also helped her remove the mark of the Celestial Dragon's hoof. So for Mu Feng...

Hancock felt a mixture of jealousy, gratitude, and even a hint of admiration.

The others, who were still waiting to see how things would unfold, couldn't believe what they were hearing after Hancock's response. This was still the invincible "Empress"!?

"If Lieutenant Mu Feng can ensure the safety of Fishman Island, then I have no objections," Jinbei spoke up second. For him, joining the Shichibukai was just a means to better protect Fishman Island. He didn't care much about who would be in charge.

"The swordsman's duel... If you can defeat me, I'll agree," Mihawk said coldly.

"Seconded," Xiong added suddenly.

After Mihawk and Xiong spoke up, the entire room fell silent again... Doflamingo, Moria, and Crocodile remained silent. It was clear that they wouldn't willingly agree... but they also didn't have the courage to refuse.

"Since Mihawk and Xiong... If you two are so interested, then let the others join in as well. It's more fun to have a group fight. If any of you can defeat me, then this proposal will be invalidated, and I will publicly apologize to you. But if none of you can defeat me, then I expect you all to be honest and obedient," Mu Feng declared.

With that, Mu Feng stood up, looked around, and then walked towards the Marine training ground.

The Shichibukai stood there, stunned, looking at each other.

What does this guy mean!? He wants to fight all Seven Warlords of the Sea one after another!? This is too arrogant.

Do you think that defeating Jack the "Drought" is enough to defeat all of us!?

Even someone like Mihawk, who was normally composed, couldn't help but feel a trace of anger. Doflamingo's face twisted in anger. If you're so arrogant, don't blame me for taking advantage of your power! Sorry... that word doesn't exist in the "Sea Rogue's" dictionary. Even someone as honorable as Jinbei felt anger, let alone cruel individuals like Crocodile and Moria.

In their minds, they all thought that they would teach this arrogant Marine a lesson later.

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Half an hour later, Marine Training Ground No. 1.

Mu Feng stood on the left side of the training ground, while the Shichibukai stood on the right.

The distance between them was tens of meters.

Hundreds of meters away, the field was surrounded by Marines. In the past half hour, the news of Mu Feng challenging the Seven Warlords of the Sea had spread throughout Naval Headquarters.

The Marshal's office was located at the highest point of Marineford.

Sengoku and Garp, both of them, were observing the battle below.

The three Admirals were not present. After Mu Feng killed Jack the "Drought," Kaido, in his anger, had stirred up chaos throughout the New World. The three Admirals had been sent there.

"It seems Mu Feng wants to fight them one by one... Garp, do you think he can handle it?" Sengoku asked.

"Don't worry, don't worry. Mu Feng won't do anything reckless," Garp replied confidently.

Garp had great confidence in Mu Feng.

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"Who's first!? A one-on-one battle!? I have no problem with that... but personally, I think it would be more interesting if you all came at once. It's getting late, and I'm sure my lovely little maid has already prepared lunch for me," Mu Feng said casually.