Chapter 68 The Master Ball Shows Its Power And Conquers Kaido

Marine Headquarters, Marshal's Office

Sengoku clenched his fists tightly as he listened to Momousagi's on-site report.

"Conqueror's Haki? Carlos actually possesses Conqueror's Haki? And it's on par with Kaido's?"

This is the mark of a king, a power that only a rare few in millions possess. Even the three Admirals, the strongest combatants in the Marines, have never wielded it.

No wonder Sengoku was surprised.

Garp, standing beside Sengoku, also raised his eyebrows in astonishment.

"Fighting against each other, and the weapons didn't even make contact but still tore through the clouds?"

"If Momousagi's description is accurate, Carlos likely has mastered the Haoshoku!"

Conqueror's entanglement!

Sengoku's heart raced. He understood the implications of this.

He hadn't anticipated Carlos reaching such heights so quickly. Given a few more years, Marine might have another top-tier player on par with Garp!

"This kid is truly remarkable…"

Sengoku shook his head and sighed, then turned to Tsuru, who was standing nearby.

"By the way, where are Akainu and the others?"

"According to the flight schedule, they'll probably arrive in another day."

"Yeah, I'm afraid they won't make it in time."

Sengoku hesitated for a moment before speaking into the Den Den Mushi:

"Gion, you don't need to keep an eye on Charlotte Linlin. Join the battle and support Carlos instead."

Sengoku's decision left Garp and Tsuru silent, but they understood the gravity of Kaido's strength. Previously, two Admirals had been sent to Punk Hazard but had failed to capture him. Currently, Hawkeye was battling the Whitebeard Pirates again. Facing two Sea Emperors at once, escaping safely was fortunate enough.

Carlos was still young, but with the abilities he had shown, Marine would likely be able to handle Whitebeard and Kaido within a few years. There was no rush.

Momousagi exhaled slowly and whispered, "Understood. If necessary, we'll stay behind to ensure Carlos's safe evacuation."

But moments later, her expression changed, and she shouted, "This… How is this possible…"

"Kaido, he's disappeared!"

Sengoku was stunned and frowned. "What do you mean?"

"Marshal Sengoku! Kaido is missing!"

Hearing the exclamations from the Den Den Mushi, Sengoku snapped back to attention and asked urgently, "Gone? What do you mean? Did Kaido escape?"

Momousagi paused, seeming to find the right words. Just as everyone was becoming impatient, her hesitant voice came through the Den Den Mushi:

"Kaido… he's vanished! It seems that Carlos captured him in a small ball!"

"In a small ball? What are you talking about?"

Sengoku's eyes turned to Den Den Mushi. Momousagi stared blankly at Carlos, her expression one of disbelief.

It wasn't just her. Everyone present looked as if they had seen a ghost. The scene fell silent except for the sound of crashing waves.

Just a moment ago, the giant flame dragon in the sky had been bearing down with immense power, crashing towards the ground like a meteorite. The onlookers had been preparing to steer clear of the confrontation.

But at the critical moment, Carlos had thrown a palm-sized ball towards the dragon. The thousand-meter-long flame dragon had vanished instantly, transformed into a red light, and was absorbed into the small ball!

The ridiculous and bizarre sight shattered everyone's understanding. For a moment, they were speechless.

After a brief silence, Whitebeard's crew began whispering among themselves.

"What's going on? Did that huge dragon just disappear?"

"Did he just defeat Kaido instantly? It's impossible, right?"

"Is this Carlos's Devil Fruit ability? What just happened?"

On a warship, Yamato stood frozen, her eyes filled with disbelief. No one knew Kaido's strength better than she did. Although they had worked together to win last time, it had been a hard-fought battle. When Kaido appeared, she had braced herself for a tough fight. Who would have thought that Carlos would subdue Kaido so easily?

"Where's Kaido…?"

"Hey! What did you do just now?"

Whitebeard and his captains looked at Carlos nervously.

"This is the latest technology developed by Vegapunk. It can trap others in this small ball forever."

"How about that? The effect isn't bad, is it?" Carlos said with a smile, shaking the Master Ball in his hand.

His guess had been correct. Kaido, in dragon form, was indeed classified as a "Pokémon" by the system. In front of the Master Ball, Kaido had been captured effortlessly. It was indeed an overpowered S-rank reward.

Although Kaido had been successfully subdued, Carlos wasn't sure if he was fully under his control. It might be best to take him back to Marine headquarters for a thorough test. Unfortunately, the Master Ball could only be used once, unless Kaido died.

Despite this, looking at the purple-and-white ball in Carlos's hand, Whitebeard couldn't help but take a few steps back, his eyes filled with fear.

"The World Government developed this?"

Although he found it hard to believe, Kaido had indeed disappeared before their eyes. There were no dramatic energy fluctuations. Just a small, ordinary-looking ball had subdued Kaido?

Are you kidding me?

Whitebeard, who had lived a long life and seen countless strange things, couldn't recognize what was in Carlos's hand. If even Kaido couldn't resist, then it was likely they would be next.

Seeing Whitebeard's apprehensive look, Carlos couldn't help but smile.

"So, will you clear the way for us to leave?"

Whitebeard relaxed his frown and sighed in relief. "I have no grudge against you, so I won't oppose you without reason. Just go."

He gave the order, and the surrounding pirate ships scattered, opening a channel in the middle.

Facing countless astonished gazes, Carlos returned to the warship. Looking at the stunned people around him, he smiled, watching the Master Ball securely contained in its box.

"Hey, stop staring. Kaido has been captured."

Momousagi's expression shifted, and she took a large step back. "Careful, don't capture me by mistake!"

Carlos couldn't help but laugh quietly at her frightened reaction. "Don't worry, it's just you."

"Don't dawdle, get ready to set sail."

Momousagi nodded, seemingly remembering something. "Are we leaving like this? What about that guy?"

"That's a matter between him and Whitebeard. We don't need to concern ourselves with it."

Carlos replied casually, then turned to look at the Moby Dick. "Hawkeye, I have to leave now. If you want to duel with me, come to Marineford."

Naval Headquarters, Marineford

It was just dawn. Twenty warships were lined up neatly in two rows, anchored in the harbor.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Amidst the sounds of salutes, a fleet approached slowly from a distance.

"Salute!"

A commanding voice rang out.

On the deck of the warship, the sailors stood solemnly, watching the fleet pass before them. They straightened up and saluted with military precision.

The return of the hero deserved the highest honors.

The warship docked, and the anchor was dropped. Carlos slowly disembarked, followed closely by Hawkeye, Momousagi, Ain, Yamato, and others.

Marine Marshal Sengoku, Chief of Staff Garp, and other high-ranking officers had been waiting at the port.

Sengoku quickly walked over and patted Carlos on the shoulder.

"You went to sea and captured two Sea Emperors. Carlos Vice Admiral, you did an outstanding job!"

Garp grinned widely. "I'm guessing it won't be long before you earn the title of Marine Hero."

He, usually stoic, now had a smile on his face. "Carlos, you've single-handedly reversed the situation, which is truly amazing!"

Vice Admirals from headquarters, such as Ghost Spider, Dauberman, and Flying Squirrel, gathered around and praised him enthusiastically.

The surrounding sailors also cast admiring glances.

Carlos smiled and waved his hand. "Alright, let's skip the formalities."

Sengoku said seriously, "This honor is well-deserved. Come with me; everyone is waiting for you in the conference room."

After settling Charlotte Linlin, Sengoku led everyone to the Marine Building's conference room.

As soon as he walked in, countless pairs of eyes turned towards Carlos, filled with curiosity, surprise, and admiration.

"It's incredible. He managed to achieve what even Marine Admirals couldn't."

"Not just the Big Mom Pirates; I also heard that Kaido, who escaped from prison, was captured by Carlos!"

"What? That's outrageous!"

"Do you know why Kaido was imprisoned in Impel Down in the first place? Carlos was undercover in the Beasts Pirates and planned all of this!"

"Hiss…"

"Do you know why the Whitebeard Pirates assembled their forces so dramatically? It was to kill Carlos!"

"In other words, he defeated Kaido and captured him while facing two Sea Emperors at the same time! Whitebeard didn't even dare to make a move!"

"Oh my God…"

Sengoku walked to the center of the stage and cleared his throat twice.

"Quiet!"

"I believe everyone has heard the rumors by now."

"That's right. Vice Admirals Carlos and Momousagi went to Wano Country, decisively defeated the Big Mom Pirates, and captured Kaido, who had escaped from prison on their way back."

As soon as he finished speaking, an uproar erupted in the conference room.

Everyone swallowed hard, staring at Carlos in the front row with shock.

They had thought it was just a rumor.

They didn't expect it to be true!

In just ten days at sea, two Sea Emperors were defeated!

That's so f**king outrageous!

Akainu, Aokiji, and others sitting in the first row with Carlos couldn't help but cast surprised glances at each other.

After the initial commotion, the conference room fell silent again.

"The current issue we need to address is what to do with Charlotte Linlin and Kaido," Sengoku continued.

"Impel Down has major management issues. Moreover, it has been severely damaged after recent riots. In short, it won't be operational for some time."

The challenge of dealing with the two Sea Emperors was now pressing on everyone.

"Carlos, could you explain Kaido's situation?" Sengoku asked.

Carlos immediately responded.

The method he used to subdue Kaido in such a short time was beyond everyone's comprehension and generated considerable interest.

However, he was unwilling to hand over the Master Ball. Even if others wanted to take it by force, it was impossible. The Master Ball was a system reward and was entirely bound to him.

After briefly explaining the situation, the conference room fell into silence again.

Sengoku said solemnly, "Charlotte Linlin is currently detained by us."

"As for Kaido…"

"Can't you release him?" Carlos asked rhetorically.

"Why release him? Isn't it better to keep him locked up and resolve the issue once and for all?"

Sengoku explained, "Since the Impel Down jailbreak, the Marine's reputation has suffered greatly. We plan to broadcast the execution of these two Sea Emperors to the entire world. If Marine does this, it will serve as a powerful deterrent to pirates."

Carlos thought for a moment and nodded slowly. "Alright, but I have one small request."

"Tell me, what is your request? With your contributions this time, we'll make every effort to fulfill it."

"I want to be promoted to Marine Admiral."

Sengoku's expression froze. He had praised Carlos, but couldn't promise such a result. This made him feel somewhat embarrassed.

"Well, the Admiral positions are currently filled. Why don't you consider another option?"

At that moment, Akainu suddenly stood up and said in a deep voice, "Given Carlos's remarkable contributions, it wouldn't be an exaggeration for him to be promoted to Admiral. I have no objections."

Sengoku frowned slightly and asked, "If Carlos is promoted to Admiral, who will be replaced? For you?"

These words made the atmosphere in the room tense.

Akainu sneered, his gaze flickering between Aokiji and Kizaru, the meaning clear.

"I don't agree," Garp interjected suddenly, his tone cold.

"I don't need to elaborate. I believe everyone here can see it."

"Whether it's in terms of strength, qualifications, or merit, Kuzan is undeniably deserving of his position as Admiral. There's no reason to revoke it!"

"Carlos has made significant contributions as a Vice Admiral. Isn't that enough?"

"Being an Admiral sounds impressive, but it comes with many restrictions. Even if I were to be promoted to Admiral, the situation wouldn't change much!"

Sengoku sighed and tried to persuade him. "Carlos, it's not that we don't recognize your abilities. Since the establishment of the Marine, there have always been only three Admiral positions."

"You are still young. Why not accumulate more experience and knowledge?"

"Don't worry. Once a vacancy arises, you will be promoted to Admiral!"

Faced with everyone's arguments, Carlos felt disappointed and sneered inwardly. This was a benefit he deserved, and he wasn't willing to concede even a little.

At that moment, hurried footsteps were heard outside the office door, and it was violently pushed open.

"Marshal Sengoku!"

The meeting was interrupted, and Sengoku's displeasure was evident.

"What's the urgency?"

"The World Government's fleet has arrived at the port," came the response.

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