Konan's Clash with the New Navy

In a corner of the tavern.

Dragon, Sengoku, and Garp sat around a table.

"The most important core region of the Akatsuki Star Domain is currently controlled by Akatsuki," Dragon said in a deep voice.

"If we want to develop here, we must control the core region."

The New Navy had been in the Akatsuki Star Domain for some time now and had become very familiar with the place.

But taking complete control of it would not be easy.

In terms of top-tier combat power, Akatsuki was no match for them.

They had quite a few fighters comparable to Dharma Body realm experts.

But occupying this place was not something they could accomplish merely by defeating them.

"They are now connected to the Five Great Ninja Stars and the Land of Shadow. Moving against them would mean touching the interests of those forces as well. We cannot act rashly," Dragon said gravely.

For them, the key was these complicated relationships. If they wanted to control the Akatsuki Star Domain, force had never been the important part. The important part was the interests involved.

And aside from Konoha, they could not get in touch with any other forces, much less replace Akatsuki.

"Unless we join Akatsuki."

Dragon voiced his proposal.

Sengoku revealed a solemn expression. He understood Dragon's intentions: have the New Navy gradually replace Akatsuki as a whole, then take its place in the end.

But they themselves represented justice. Filth could be concealed beneath justice, but justice itself could not be stained.

Sengoku was hesitating over this as well. Once they did this, it would no longer be the navy he sought.

As for Garp...

"Wow, this is delicious! Sengoku, want a taste?"

"That's my food, damn it!!!"

Sengoku glared at Garp in fury. The man had actually carried