The Contract is Established

"Contract?"

"What kind of contract?" Five Elders said thoughtfully.

He still remembered Z's message about how Thor once said to him that the thing that bound them was never power or wealth, but contract.

"All the injuries I received will be transferred to the people under the jurisdiction of the World Government. Of course, I don't care if it is transferred to the death row criminals, but I'm sure ordinary civilians are no different from the death row criminals from your perspective, right?" Makima said indifferently,

"Why should we believe you? Do we have to believe in your empty talk?" the Five Elders that held a katana asked coldly.

"I don't think this is an empty talk. You should have seen Nine-Tails' actions. And after this, more and more demons will threaten your authority. Believe me, there is no harm in cooperating with us."

Makima slowly walked to a chair. After sitting down, she crossed her legs and leaned forward slightly. She looked at the five guys who were in charge of the World Government and chuckled.

"So, what is your decision?"

Five Elders looked at each other again, and one of them said to Makima, "What will you do once the contract is signed?"

"We want to become the fourth largest World Government's institution alongside the Marines Headquarters, Impel Down, and Enies Lobby. 'Black Order' is the name I've decided on. "

Five Elders could hear the ulterior motive in Makima's words. In addition to dealing with demons, they could also do other things under the World Government's banner.

At this moment, they also understood why Makima wanted to cooperate with them. Makima also needed a large number of people such as death row inmates to redirect her injuries at during her fight with the demons.

However, this deal actually did not have any losses for them. In exchange for the resources available to the World Government, they obtained quite a powerful combat strength. Just as Makima said, since those great demons had already declared war with the World Government, then naturally, they would have to deal with them sooner or later.

"Who is Zero?"

In fact, the five of them had already agreed to Makima's offer to begin with. After all, Makima's condition wasn't that hard. Since her injuries were just transferred to some death row inmates, they didn't care. But before they agreed, they asked the question that Z didn't manage to ask.

"One of the eight demon lords. I don't know exactly which one he is, but I can say for sure that his real body is still in hell. But he used a special method to travel to this world and summon the Nine-Tails. He also instigated Toguro to get Jewel of Four Souls."

"His purpose should be to free himself from hell. We can't really figure out the eight demon lords's objective at the moment. After the establishment of Black Order, we will investigate this aspect." Makima said in a low voice.

After saying that, Five Elders silently nodded. Finally, Five Elders, who was facing Makima, said, "Then, if you can help with one last thing, I wish us a good cooperation in the future."

He took out a document and put it on table in front of him.

"I'm looking forward to our cooperation..."

Makima chuckled as she stood up and took the document.

...

In another room of Pangaea Castle, Sengoku and Thor were waiting there.

The two of them casually talked about something. Sengoku didn't say that he wanted to see Thor's face under the mask. Unlike Z, he wouldn't investigate this thing.

After a while, the door of Room of Authority was opened.

Sengoku let out a sigh of relief. "Looks like we won't become enemies for the time being."

"..."

He stared at Thor to prevent an absurdly strong person like Thor from destroying Pangea Castle if the negotiation fell out.

If that was the case, then the World Government would really become a laughing stock. Pangea Castle was the symbol of the World Government and no one had ever destroyed this place in eight hundred years.

"Maybe we will become colleagues, Sengoku-san." Thor smiled. The door was then opened and Makima came in.

Sengoku and Thor stood up and looked at her, and Makima said with a friendly tone, "As Thor said, we will be colleagues from now on. If the Black Order is successfully established, you will have to help out."

"Black... Order?" Sengoku was stunned.

"Five Elders should make it public soon, so you will know eventually. Now, I need to choose a suitable place for Black Order's headquarters."

"See you again later."

Makima and Thor left Pangaea Castle. After a brief pause, Sengoku returned to the right where Five Elders was.

"The Black Order will be found within three months. This will be the World Government's fourth largest organization, but it will also be the first organization that is not completely controlled by the World government. You know where I'm going with this?"

When Five Elders saw Sengoku coming in, he said earnestly, "If you want the Black Order to operate quickly, the Marines' help is indispensable."

In other words, he wanted the Marines to send more people to Black Order, and Sengoku understood this. He nodded and said, "I will inform Fleet Admiral Kong, but to cooperate with such a woman..."

"This is not something you should worry about." Before Sengoku could finish his words, a Five Elders shouted, "Do what you're told, Sengoku. As a soldier, you shouldn't raise an opinion on the World Government's decision."

"... Yes." After a moment of silence, Sengoku nodded. "Then I will take my leave."

"Well, it's not good to leave headquarters vacant. When you go back, tell Kong to do something about Flying Pirates and do your duty as a Marine."

Sengoku nodded and left. After going out, he sighed. Knowing Five Elders or the World Government, Sengoku thought thought that an organization that wasn't in full control of World Government like Black Order wouldn't be established.

Especially since Makima wanted to cooperate on equal ground. Would those Celestial Dragons allow anyone to stand on equal ground as them?

But now, it seemed that Makima had at least given a basic explanation to the World Government. At least it was still an organization under the World Government in name.

"Have Cipher Pol standby. Once the Black Order is found, more than half of them will be from the Marines and the Cipher Pol. Then, we will investigate in the shortest amount of time to find out exactly how many demon hunters there are, their strength, the validity of their words, and their true purpose. If they have any evil intentions, destroy them immediately!"