Chapter 102. Mission Complete, everything goes on its course.

Hearing Aokiji's words, Sengoku couldn't help but be surprised. 

Certainly, what he said in front of Karl was more of a formality. 

How could the Marines really punish one of their own HQ admirals for a simple confrontation with a Shichibukai? 

Even if Aokiji made a mistake, it would be absolutely impossible for him to be punished like that. 

However, what Sengoku and the Marines who followed him never in their wildest dreams thought that Aokiji would be defeated in this brief confrontation and even wounded. 

This is even more outrageous than the balanced battle between Karl and Akainu during the day! 

If someone like Karl was able to hurt Aokiji, doesn't that mean that he could also hurt Akainu or Kizaru? Is it possible that Karl has been hiding his true strength all day? 

This thought shook Sengoku deeply. What kind of power should the Shichibukai who is the captain of such a monster have? 

It's terrifying... Even as Navy Fleet Admiral, Sengoku felt a slight tremor. 

As someone who had witnessed the rise of the three Admirals, no one understood Aokiji's true strength better than Sengoku better. 

If even he could be injured so easily, a pirate like Karl, even being part of a Shishibukai crew, was extremely dangerous! 

At this moment, the only thing that could comfort Sengoku was that this group of people, for now, were at least on his side. 

(T/N: Yes Sengoku , hehehe , so you think) 

.... 

-At sea, Blackbeard Pirates ship 

"ZEHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" 

"It's the same old phrase, friend, as expected of you!" 

By the next morning, the ship Karl and his crew were traveling on had successfully rendezvoused with Blackbeard's large ship. 

At this moment, in the middle of the sea, in the middle of the night, Blackbeard's shrill laughter was constantly resounding... 

Obviously, they had already found out about what happened, not only about obtaining the Shichibukai title, but also about the tickets for Impel Down. 

That's all! The most difficult and crucial point of his plan had already been completed. It could be said that his goal was 80% achieved. 

Also, as long as they continued to move forward and achieve their ultimate goal, 

Wasn't it simply a matter of time? 

At this moment, the big ship was immersed in a carnival... 

The Empress was grateful for Karl's safe return. Although they were only separated for less than a day, this young woman was very worried. 

He even got lovesick! She spent the whole day with a high fever, lying on the big bed in her room, muttering Karl's name nonstop. 

It was an exaggeration! 

This caused Daisy and the other Amazon Lily warriors to panic, fearing that something bad would happen to their queen. 

But the moment Karl returned and boarded the ship, the Empress's high fever instantly disappeared... 

The warriors who witnessed this scene almost compared Karl to a miracle medicine. 

While it is correct to understand... 

"The Marines, those idiots, used our chance to go to Impel Down as a condition." 

"They asked us, during the war, to use all our firepower without contending~ , and to do our best for them~!" 

On the deck, holding the Empress clinging to his arm, with a smile on his face, Karl was telling everyone about the "conditions" that occurred during the day. 

"Hehehehehe...!" 

"Did Marine really say that?" 

"Then it seems that I have no choice but to give it my all lol!" 

"ZEHAHAHAH! Yes, when we arrive, let's not let Marine down." 

"As captain, I order you to use all your strength to give Marine a big surprise~!" 

"ZEHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!" 

Hearing Karl's words, laughter echoed throughout the ship, almost reaching the sky. 

All the members of the Blackbeard Pirates, including Blackbeard himself, were extremely pleased and full of ridicule. 

Unexpectedly, the Marines would make such a request...! Not that they care too much, but wow! 

They will do the best they can, and they sure will. 

However... The goal is to do the best possible to "destroy" them. 

"As Karl said, it's still a week before the battle begins." 

"Then where do we expect this party to start during this week?" 

After a long while, everyone on the boat began to calm down after the atmosphere of laughter. 

At that moment, Blackbeard stepped forward and asked Karl excitedly. 

Obviously, this guy is used to asking Karl everything, he can't go wrong! Even with small things like this... 

"A week is not a long time." 

"It's too far away to go anywhere else, so let's just go to the Sabaody Archipelago and wait there." 

"At this time, the place should be lively, let's have a drink and relax for a few days!" 

There's no point in going somewhere else in just one week. 

In the vast ocean, it takes days or weeks to sail aimlessly. 

In order not to miss anything, Karl decided not to go far and simply stay in the prosperous Sabaody Archipelago, near the Naval Headquarters, waiting for the battle to begin! 

Also, this place looks like it won't be quiet after all... 

In the coming days, there is sure to be a lot of activity here, and it will definitely become the most popular place in the world! 

In this case, staying in Sabaody is the best option. 

"Okay, let's follow Karl's plans!" 

"You bastards, we're off for the Sabaody Archipelago! Zehahahaha... Let's drink and be merry!" 

Following Blackbeard's order, the big ship headed towards Sabaody and set off again! 

As for Karl, he took the queen directly to his cabin to "continue studying the mysteries of life" in his room. 

This scene was seen under the watchful eye of Robin, who was quietly in a corner of the ship drinking in silence... 

The next morning, countless seagulls flew all over the sea carrying the day's hot news! 

The front-page news of that day caused the entire world to fall into shock and frenzy. 

In the same way, countless pirate groups, wealthy civilians, and royal families from different countries, all those with the necessary means, began to sail into the first half of the Grand Line... 

The front page headline of today's World Economic News was: 

<<Blackbeard Pirates discovered!">> 

<<Whitebeard Pirates Second Division captain "Fire Fist" Ace has been jailed!>> 

<<Who are the Blackbeard Pirates, who dared to challenge Four Emperors and offered Ace's head in exchange for position Oka Shishibukai?">>