In the Marine Headquarters' conference room, a large red cross marked the bounty poster of Gecko Moria.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the three Marine Admirals, Marine Headquarters Vice Admirals, and the hero Garp were all gathered in the meeting room.
"How are your injuries, Kizaru?"
Sengoku did not immediately dive into the main topic.
Kizaru, one of the three Marine Admirals, had sustained injuries that could potentially be a serious issue for the entire Marine force.
Kizaru chuckled lightly, "I'm fine. My body is almost fully recovered."
"However, the White Demon Pirates really do like to make a fuss."
The White Demon Pirates.
To everyone, they were undoubtedly a thorn in their side, especially to the three Vice Admirals who had participated in the previous battle against them.
Just hearing the name White Demon Pirates made them clench their fists in frustration.
On that day, they were helpless against the White-Eyed Sorceress. Under her hands, they felt like mere toys, toying with them at will.
"Indeed, the White Demon Pirates."
"The balance of the seas is gradually being disrupted, partly due to the emergence of the White Demon Pirates."
Sengoku himself was deeply troubled. Losing one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Gecko Moria, was bad enough. But during this period, not just one Warlord had suffered a severe blow.
Crocodile of the Alabasta Kingdom had also been defeated by another pirate crew. Sengoku's gaze lingered on Garp.
Why was it that Garp's family was so unreliable? First Dragon, then the Straw Hat kid. The series of issues that Sengoku had to consider made his head ache.
Crocodile had been imprisoned in Impel Down for violating the Seven Warlords' code, and the Alabasta Kingdom had escaped his control.
Two positions of the Seven Warlords needed to be filled.
Gulp, gulp, gulp...
At that moment, the room's temperature seemed to rise like a furnace. Akainu, dressed in a floral shirt, had a cold glint in his eyes.
"We cannot let evil continue to proliferate. The White Demon Pirates must be completely eradicated!"
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, we must prevent the White Demon Pirates from entering the New World."
"Once the White Demon Pirates enter the New World, those pirates in the New World will definitely take notice. The Marine will then be unable to control the chaos in the New World."
"I propose ambushing the White Demon Pirates at Sabaody Archipelago."
Akainu's words were filled with a murderous intent. To him, pirates were a plague that should not exist on the seas.
Akainu's proposal resonated with many. If the White Demon Pirates entered the New World, the situation would spiral out of control.
To ambush the White Demon Pirates?
Sengoku had considered this, but eliminating the White Demon Pirates would require more than just one Admiral. At least two, or even all three Admirals, would need to act together.
"Sengoku, let me go."
"I also want to see that young man, Ryujiro."
The silent Garp finally spoke up.
The Marines in the conference room were somewhat surprised. Even Akainu frowned.
"Garp, you..."
"Leaving them unchecked will completely disrupt the balance of the seas. You wouldn't want to see that happen."
"Right?"
Garp's concerns were valid.
Although Garp's retirement life was akin to being not involved in complicated things, he still cared about the balance of the seas. He didn't want to see the stability he had fought for being shattered.
Sengoku fell silent. Garp was right; the balance of the seas could not be easily disturbed.
After a unanimous decision, Sengoku ultimately adopted Sakazuki's proposal to ambush the White Demon Pirates at Sabaody Archipelago.
Such a formidable Marine force would make even the Four Emperors of the Sea wary.
A cold light flashed in Sakazuki's eyes: "Justice cannot be trampled upon. Not a single evil pirate should be left!"
Meanwhile, on the sea, Ryujiro leisurely enjoyed the sunshine, with a fresh fruit platter laid out on a nearby table.
Ryujiro was completely unaware of the series of plans the Marines had made against him.
Of course, even if Ryujiro were aware, he wouldn't be too concerned.
Life on the ship was as usual, with the only notable change being the addition of Perona as a crew member.
She had adapted to life on the ship, finding it wasn't as terrifying as she had imagined.
However, she missed her zombie toys.
"Captain, we're approaching Water 7."
Kun walked over slowly, his voice serious.
Ryujiro stood up and looked at the blurred city silhouette, murmuring, "We're finally arriving."
The purpose of this trip was to obtain the ancient weapon known as 'God', the most feared warship in the sea, the Pluton.
In the world of pirates, there are three ancient weapons: Pluton, Poseidon, and Uranus.
Ryujiro knew about two of these weapons: Pluton and Poseidon.
The blueprint of Pluton was with Franky, while Poseidon was the mermaid princess Shirahoshi from Fishman Island, possessing the ability to destroy the world.
Pluton's power was said to be able to destroy an entire island with a single shot, but even Devil Fruit users with the Logia type could achieve such destruction.
Whether any cannon of Pluton possessed island-destroying power or just one cannon, Ryujiro was curious.
Besides his curiosity about Pluton, Ryujiro also planned to pass the time in Water 7.
Ryujiro's ship, docked on the coast of Water 7. When the shipwrights of Water 7 saw Ryujiro, their faces turned pale with fear.
"It's him...!"
"How could someone like him come to Water 7!"
"Quick, report to Mayor Iceburg. If these people are here, something terrible might happen!"
The renowned White Demon Pirates, hailed as a potential 'Fifth Emperor' in the New World, coming to Water 7 must have some significant purpose.
The people of Water 7 were like lambs to the slaughter.
As Ryujiro and his crew disembarked from the dock, nearby individuals noticed them.
The long-nosed Kaku, wearing a white hat, looked at Ryujiro and his crew with grave concern.
What could the White Demon Pirates want in Water 7? Was the person in question really the White Demon?
Indeed, the imposing presence they exuded could be felt even from a distance.
The White Demon Pirates' arrival in Water 7 was a significant event that had to be reported immediately. No one knew if the White Demon Pirates would affect their plans.
Ryujiro glanced at Kaku's disappearing figure, a faint smile playing at his lips.
CP9, huh?
By the way, there was someone in CP9 that Ryujiro was particularly interested in.
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