Chapter 10: The Movement of the Two Ocean Emperors
"Which of you three wants to start first?" Allen asked in a tone full of interest as he glanced at Hancock and the others.
"I will go first"
Hancock immediately volunteered while walking towards the front. Hancock, who had received an explanation regarding the registration procedures, immediately raised her right hand and then touched the crystal ball in front of her.
"Buzz!..."
The crystal ball immediately gave off an extremely bright light followed by Hancock feeling something that was currently entering it. If Hancock didn't know about this beforehand, Hancock would have immediately rebelled against this. However, she had already obtained information about the thing that entered her body and allowed it to slowly begin to merge into her body.
The light from the crystal ball slowly started to dim followed by a hologram panel instantly appearing right in front of Hancock.
"Is this my status panel?" Hancock muttered under her breath as she also removed her hand from the crystal ball.
Status Panel
Name: Boa Hancock
Title: -
Fellowship: -
Level: 1 [0/3,000]
Status
Strength: 5
Speed: 5
Defense: 5
Stamina: 5
Free Points : 0
Ability :
Conqueror's Haki [S]
Armament Haki [S]
Observation Haki [A]
Mero-Mero no Mi [A]
Equipment :
Skills :
Friend :
Beast: Salome [Level 1] [0/1,500]
The appearance of Hancock's status panel immediately attracted the attention of everyone there, even Allen was quite interested in Hancock's status panel.
"Hmm? Her devil fruit ability is only at [A] level? If so, there's a possibility that Hancock still can't awaken the full ability of her devil fruit." Allen thought casually, "I wonder, is it possible that the monsters in the dungeon can be affected by Hancock's enchantment…Well, if That's a bandit, they should be able to be exposed to the enchantment possessed by her but…It shouldn't be possible for monsters to be affected by his enchantment. The thinking between monsters and humans is quite different and there's no way monsters will fall because of Hancock's charm."
"Okay, you're done and please step out. Let your other two sisters have a turn to register"
"Hmph!"
Hancock sniffed coldly hearing that. This was the first time she had gotten such bad treatment, especially since the one who did this to her was a man. Even so, Hancock still obediently stepped back to learn about her status panel.
"Who is next?" Allen asked while glancing at Sandersonia and Marigold.
"You can go ahead, Sonia. I will take the last part"
"Good"
Sandersonia immediately stepped forward and then raised one of her hands. Her hand immediately touched the crystal ball.
"Buzz!..."
The crystal ball again gave off a very bright light and Sandersonia also felt something enter her body at this time. Sandersonia let that thing into her body and slowly began to completely merge into her body.
The light of the crystal ball slowly started to dissipate and a holographic panel instantly appeared in front of Sandersonia. Sandersonia's eyes immediately flashed upon seeing the appearance of the status panel.
Status Panel
Name: Boa Sandersonia
Title: -
Fellowship: -
Level: 1 [0/3,000]
Status
Strength: 5
Speed: 5
Defense: 5
Stamina: 5
Free Points : 0
Ability :
Armament Haki [A]
Observation Haki [A]
Hebi-Hebi no Mi Model : Anaconda [B]
Equipment :
Skills :
Friend :
Animal :
"Observation Haki and Armament Haki are already at an average level while devil fruit abilities…It's quite a bad ability" Allen thought casually, "Even if it gets a [B] rating, the devil fruit that gets this rating is really bad compared to the devil fruit other. Even as long as this devil fruit enters awakening form, the rating can only rise to [A] rank. She would likely only gain high physical strength as well as possess regeneration abilities. Even though you get the regeneration ability, the regeneration ability you get is certainly not a high-level regeneration ability. At most, it's only a regeneration ability that recovers minor wounds in a short time and not a high-level regeneration ability that can restore limbs that have disappeared. She has talent even though she isn't that tall, but, what a shame, she has eaten something that stunts her growth."
"You can stand back and let the last one come"
"Um,"
Sandersonia obediently backed away and started studying her status panel together with Hancock. Marigold slowly stepped forward and didn't wait long, she immediately raised one hand towards the crystal ball and touched it.
"Buzz!..."
The crystal ball immediately gave off a bright light again and immediately something entered Marigold's body and slowly began to merge into her body. It didn't take long for the process to complete and immediately a status panel similar to Hancock's and Sandersonia's appeared right in front of Marigold.
Status Panel
Name: Boa Marigold
Title: -
Fellowship: -
Level: 1 [0/3,000]
Status
Strength: 5 [+15]
Speed: 5
Defense: 5
Stamina: 5
Free Points : 0
Ability :
Armament Haki [A]
Observation Haki [A]
Hebi-Hebi no Mi Model: King Cobra [B]
Equipment :
Naginata [Normal] [Level 1] [Strength +15]
Skills :
Friend :
Animal :
"This is also the same. The devil fruit that was eaten by her was a devil fruit that might…Quite a waste. Even if the power they got was pretty good, that good category could only be within the scope of the Paradise region. As long as they compete in the New World region, it will be difficult for them to compete there."
Marigold quickly immediately fell backward along with Hancock and Sandersonia. She started studying her status panels slowly and also got help from Hancock and Sandersonia who had previously studied them.
Allen, who had finished helping register the three of them, immediately put away the crystal ball and then looked at the three of them and said, "My advice to you, is don't be too arrogant with the power you have when you are in the dungeon. You guys are strong but you are strong in this world and not in dungeons. With your current strength, you are very vulnerable to being killed by the monsters in the dungeon."
"Are you underestimating us?" Hancock asked while narrowing her eyes.
"Sister…" Sandersonia and Marigold who saw Hancock's attitude immediately became nervous.
"I am not belittling you guys but I am speaking the facts. You can learn from Marko's previous experience. Yesterday, due to his lack of vigilance, he almost died in the dungeon even though the mission he carried out was only a low-level mission."
"..."
Hancock and the others were immediately silenced upon hearing this. They knew the strength that Marko possessed and even though Hancock was confident in her strength, she couldn't say that she could win against Marko without experiencing any difficulty. She had to sacrifice a lot to be able to win against Marko.
"Dungeons especially the monster area is a very unpredictable area." Allen said, "You might think since you're close to the safe zone, the monsters that are there are low-level monsters. If you think that way, then, you will suffer a huge loss. The monster zone cannot guarantee that. Whether far or near, there is a possibility that monsters several times your strength and overwhelming numbers might gather. As long as that happens, you guys will surely die there."
"..."
"…Different from the outside world where you might be able to break through the restrictions you have to increase your strength. The basement is nothing of the sort. As long as your stamina is depleted, it is no longer possible for you to explore hidden powers. Everything is arranged in there and there's no way you can survive while you're in that condition."
"...That's all my advice. Whether you want to listen or not, it all comes back to you. All decisions you make are your responsibility." Allen immediately sat back in his seat and said, "If you want to take on a joint mission, you only need to ask one of the representatives to come, you don't need everyone to come. It will be different if you take on the missions individually, you can all come to me to confirm the missions being carried out"
"Hmph!"
Hancock sniffed hearing this and even though she didn't like listening to Allen's advice. She still kept the suggestion inside her.
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Naval Headquarters, Office of Fleet Admiral.
"I have heard the information from my subordinates"
Currently, right in the room, two people were there. One is Fleet Admiral Sengoku. While the other was an old woman who had short white hair tied in a ponytail. She has a rather thin body and even though she looks weak already, she is a very strong figure.
The woman's name was Vice Admiral Tsuru.
"Eagle Eyes went to see Akagami and it looks like the two of them were engaged in the battle they used to have before" Tsuru continued, "Has there been any further information regarding the results of the battle that was carried out between the two?"
"Currently there is no further information regarding the battle that the two fought." Sengoku shook his head. It's hard to be able to determine the outcome between the two in just one day's time period."
"Well," Tsuru nodded then changed the subject, "Where's Garp? How come I haven't seen his lately?"
"That person is currently sailing for the East Blue"
"Hmm? Did he return to his hometown? Did you give him leave?" Tsuru asked with great interest.
"He always bothers me almost every day and my office room door will always be broken by him" Sengoku's face blackened remembering the days when his friend Garp came to harass him to get time off, "Compared to having to let that stupid old man stay here, it's better to fulfill his wishes. I don't want our funds to run out because of his stupidity."
"You should already know about this. Garp will do anything until he gets what he wants." Tsuru said calmly, "Besides, the sea situation is currently peaceful and there isn't anything Garp should pay more attention to. Let the old man do whatever he wants, he has given the Marines a lot. Taking a few days off for him shouldn't be difficult."
"Well," Sengoku nodded then sighed, "To be honest, with her not around—"
"Footsteps!..."
"Footsteps!..."
The sound of footsteps moving quickly was heard by Sengoku and Tsuru. The expressions of the two who were previously calm immediately changed when they heard the sound of footsteps. It didn't take long for Brannew to finally arrive at the office and immediately salute.
"What is it?" Sengoku asked with a face full of seriousness.
"Report Fleet Admiral! I just received information from the intelligence forces who are currently monitoring Yonkou Akagami and Yonkou Whitebeard."
The pupils of Sengoku and Tsuru immediately narrowed upon hearing this.
"What's with these two groups?" Sengoku asked in a very serious tone, "Isn't Akagami currently doing battle with Eagle Eyes?"
"That's what we expected"
"Estimated beforehand?" Tsuru asked quickly "What do you mean these two aren't in battle right now?"
"That's right, Vice Admiral Tsuru" Brannew said and without giving Sengoku and Tsuru a chance to ask back, Brannew then said, "Based on a report received by me through our intelligence forces where they are currently monitoring the Yonkou Akagami no Shanks and the Yonkou Shirohige Edward Newgate, the two of them are currently making quite a strange move"
"Quite a strange movement?"
"The two Yonkou are currently on an island close to the Red Line and are currently plating their ships."
"What?!"
Sengoku who heard this immediately stood up and his expression was very surprised. The same thing happened to Tsuru when he heard this.
"Is this information correct?" Tsuru asked while frowning.
"I can vouch for this information, Vice Admiral Tsuru. Our intelligence troops who are monitoring them have indeed seen this activity. The two Yonkou are currently plating their main ship."
Sengoku took a deep breath and sat back down "What do these two want to do?"
Tsuru thought for a moment then said, "It shouldn't be possible for the two of them to make a move that is quite dangerous or attracts a lot of attention"
"Why do you think so?" Sengoku asked with a calmer expression compared to before.
"Do you forget?" Tsuru asked again, "Fish-Man Island is an island that is in Whitebeard's territory and it is not impossible that Whitebeard's movement was just to go to that area. It is possible that right now Neptune is inviting Shirohige to come to the area. There must be some kind of event or whatever they are doing on the island and expect the arrival of Shirohige. However, they would certainly lure Whitebeard, Whitebeard is the ruler of the island and it would be strange if Neptune didn't invite him to come there."
Sengoku listened to Tsuru's explanation and felt that there was nothing wrong with this.
"What about Akagami?" Sengoku asked back.
"...There is a possibility this is related to Rayleigh"
"Rayleigh?" Sengoku immediately thought for a moment and finally got some kind of idea, "Is it possible that Akagami will come to Saboundy Island?"
"…This might just be some sort of guess but there's a possibility that it could happen" Tsuru immediately continued, "Based on the information we have, Rayleigh is currently living there under a different identity and it's not impossible that the movement Akagami made to meet up with Rayleigh. Besides, Rayleigh was previously a Former Swordsman whose name I guess is beyond question. Right now Akagami is with Eagle Eyes and it's not impossible that Eagle Eyes asked Akagami to take him to meet Rayleigh or something."
Tsuru's gaze then glanced at Sengoku, "Don't forget how the attitude of Eagle Eyes is, as long as he knows something especially related to swords, he will do all kinds of ways to get it"
"Yeah," Sengoku nodded, "That fellow is crazy about swords."
Sengoku's gaze then glanced at Brannew, "Call Admiral Aokiji. Say that I want him to face me now!"
"Good!"
Brannew immediately saluted and went to carry out the order.
"Are you going to send Aokiji to secure the Saboundy Island area?"
"Well," Sengoku nodded and said, "Despite the personality of an Akagami, there's no way he would do anything strange on Saboundy Island, still, his arrival there would trigger a wave of commotion by the civilians as well as the pirates who were there. there. At the very least, one of the admirals had to be there to prevent the wave of chaos from arising, followed by direct supervision of it.
"Um,"
*******
Guilds.
"We want to carry out this mission"
Sandersonia had now returned to the guild. She had been ordered by Hancock to go confirm the mission to be carried out by them.
Allen immediately received the mission paper and looked at it.
[It takes an adventurer or party to collect 20 wolf crystal cores. Mission rewards are 5 silver coins and 2,000 Exp points. This mission was issued by Crutze Blacksmith]
"Hmm? Material gathering mission, huh?"
"What do you think about this mission?" Sandersonia asked in a slightly nervous tone, "Could we be able to complete this mission with the strength we currently have?"
"Hmm, well, as long as you are aware of the situation and conditions around you, you can complete this mission although it might take you quite a long time to complete it," Allen said, "The wolf monsters themselves are low-level monsters in dungeons. especially the first floor. However, as I said earlier, dungeons are full of uncertainties that maybe, where you hunt there will be many monsters whose strength is on a level far above yours."
"Gulped…"
Sandersonia's nervousness suddenly increased after hearing that.
"However, as long as you are alert and not careless, you should be able to complete this mission. I hope you guys are not as careless as Marko who, because he underestimated the situation, almost died yesterday. If it weren't for his ability to fly, perhaps the First Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates would only have his current name left."
"..."
[Ding!]
The sound of mission confirmation immediately rang inside Sandersonia's head as a hologram box appeared in front of her. The same was currently true for Hancock and Marigold.
"I have confirmed the mission that you guys want to do. You can now directly go to the person who issued this mission and ask him for confirmation of the mission. At the same time, you can ask for information related to the mission you want to do, such as the location of monsters and the like. He will help you as long as it relates to mission information."
"I understand, thank you very much for the information"
Sandersonia bowed slightly then immediately turned around to go back into the dungeon.
Meanwhile, Allen returned to his seat and began to relax there.
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Naval Headquarters, Office of Fleet Admiral.
"Yawn~ Sengoku-san, why did you call me at this time? Is there a task to be done? Hmm? You are also here, Tsuru-san"
A tall man entered Sengoku's room casually. The man had the appearance of a tall body of about 3 meters plus a slender body. He has brown skin and curly hair. He is seen wearing a blue and white suit with an eyepatch that is usually used by someone who wants to sleep right above his forehead.
That man was one of the high-ranking Marines Admiral "Aokiji" Kuzan.
"Our intelligence forces who are currently monitoring Whitebeard and Akagami have sent a message saying that the two of them are currently carrying out strange movements"
Kuzan's attitude immediately changed when he heard that. His sleepy face turned very serious.
"Based on the results of our previous analysis, there is a possibility that Whitebeard will make a move towards Fish-Man Island" Tsuru continued, "The information we can state is that currently Whitebeard together with his main troops are lining up their ships on one of the islands near Redline"
"...While Akagami" Tsuru paused for a moment, "There is a possibility that right now he will move towards Saboundy Island"
"Move to Saboundy Island?" Kuzan's gaze narrowed seriously, "Didn't earlier information say that Akagami is currently together with Eagle Eye? Aren't the two of them going to fight?"
"Looks like the two of them didn't fight" Sengoku shook his head and continued, "Most likely the purpose of Akagami coming to Saboundy Island was to meet Rayleigh"
"Rayleigh" Kuzan muttered under his breath and continued, "Does this have something to do with the Eagle Eye?"
"That's how it should be" Tsuru nodded, "Rayleigh was previously a great swordsman and is currently on Saboundy Island seclusion. It's not impossible that the purpose of Eagle Eyes came to meet Akagami because of his desire to meet Rayleigh."
"Aokiji" Sengoku called him back seriously, "Even though the Akagami pirate group is not the same as the Beast pirate group or the Big Mom pirate group. Still, their coming to Saboundy Island will cause many waves of commotion."
"Arara~ I guessed it" Aokiji immediately said with a sigh, "I will be sent to Saboundy Island to watch over them?"
"Right now only you can do it" Sengoku replied, "Kizaru is currently at Marijoa and on duty there while Akainu is currently at the G-1 Branch Headquarters doing guard there plus also conducting surveillance in the New World ocean area. Right now, only you are left who can do it"
Kuzan scratched his head lazily and said, "What about Garp-san?"
"Are you sure you want me to give this task to that old bastard?" Sengoku's face immediately turned black, "As long as he's the one sent there, it's likely that the battle won't be stopped. Do you forget? Garp has a very big grudge against Akagami"
"...Well, I guess I'm the only one who can do it" Kuzan finally sighed then looked at Sengoku, "Just need to monitor them, right?"
"Well, just do some monitoring on them and don't get into any trouble with them. As long as they don't cause anything that could harm residents, there's no need to do anything about it. The war against the Yonkou will only make us pay a very high price, especially having to deal with Akagami."
"Their group, although the number is less than the other Yonkou. But…" Tsuru's gaze became very serious, "They have equal power with each other, especially the higher-ups of their group. Their strength is not much different from their leader, especially Deputy Captain Benn Backman…That person's strength is on par with Akagami"
"Uhm…This is going to be a very tiring mission. Let's hope nothing happens during this mission."
Kuzan sighed and immediately said goodbye to carry out the task given to him.