Pirates: How Many Divisions Do the Five Elders Have? The Great Live-Streaming Era Arrives

Marineford.

A long and tedious meeting has just ended.

With a livid face, Sengoku led his pet goat and was the first to push open the door and leave.

Walking almost side-by-side with him was the naval Garp the Hero.

He ate the beef jerky in big bites while putting his arm around Sengoku's shoulder:

"You're practically dead already. Can't you be a little happier? Stop wearing that sullen, lifeless face all the time!"

"Garp, you bastard, did you learn some weird words from that 'Big Bird Network' again?"

Sengoku snatched Garp's snacks, angrily dumped them all into his Barry, crunching loudly, and then swallowed them all.

"You're making your face like you're talking like your mother isn't dead. Wake up! Not only is your mother gone, but your wife and daughter-in-law are both dead."

"Sigh, Sengoku, you bastard, those words are truly cruel."

Garp shook his head.

It is true that the mortality rate for women is much higher than that for men in this world.

If we're talking about average lifespan, women might only live half as long as men.

"Women are such vulnerable creatures! But sometimes, seeing things from the perspective of the weak can be quite interesting..."

"What nonsense are you spouting? What does a monster like you have to do with being weak?"

Sengoku pursed his lips. "You really want to retire early, huh? You're so open-minded. You refused the promotion a long time ago, and now you're able to enjoy a peaceful life."

Shanks is already a headache enough, but then so many other troubles are happening in the East Blue.

I heard that the Momonga squirrel's nephew was a spoiled brat, how did he turn out like this, all self-promotional and ambitious?

I prefer a playboy to an ambitious person!

"Who knew? That guy Rayleigh suddenly appeared and gave me quite a fright!"

Garp picked his nose, saying he was startled, but his face showed a look of utter satisfaction.

"Hmph, it's no use you speaking up for him. I absolutely do not believe Roger has a son, much less that Roger's son is in the East Blue!" Sengoku said with great confidence.

"But that Red Nose Buggy probably wasn't just a rumor, right? You remember, there really was such a guy on Roger's ship back then, and he did indeed travel with Shanks."

Garp recalled his countless battles with Roger and his crew decades ago, his face filled with nostalgia and reminiscence.

"That doesn't prove anything. How many pirates are truly bosom friends who would risk their lives for each other? If they were really bosom friends, Shanks would already be one of the Four Emperors, so why is Buggy still living in the East Blue?"

"Didn't that kid Twitch say it's because Roger's son is in the East Blue, that young man named Urpo D. Locke?"

"Bah! I'll say it again, I don't believe this nonsense! Roger's son would never hide in the East Blue!"

"Ah, right, right!"

Garp nodded repeatedly, humming a little tune as he turned and left.

"Wait a minute"

Sengoku suddenly called out to him, "Do you still have any of those Den Den Mushi from the East Blue? I'd like to see what's so captivating about this old lady's internet that made you eat snacks twenty-five times during the meeting, yet play on your phone thirty-eight times, all while sporting that lewd smile!"

"It's Big Bird Network, not Auntie Network! We just can't do anything with you!"

Garp pulled out his Mobile Den Den Mushi, opened the Taobao app, and stretched out a large hand. "400,000 Beli, I'll order one for you online. It should arrive soon!"

"Oh? Four hundred thousand Beli, that's pretty cheap!"

Sengoku pulled out a wad of banknotes and handed them to Garp.

Garp nodded and put the money away.

After thinking about it, he couldn't help but remind his old friend, "Sengoku, with your intelligence, you must be Mantra scams when surfing the internet!"

"Damn it! What do you mean by this?! I was recommended as Fleet Admiral Kong's successor precisely because of my exceptionally high IQ!"

The Sengoku erupted in furious roars.

Everyone was used to the two old men's daily arguments.

Because today's meeting is a post-battle debriefing of the operation against the Shanks Man, the number of attendees is quite large.

Those unruly Shichibukai had long since returned to their respective bases when the war ended.

However, all the Vice Admiral and Rear Admiral who had been drawn from various branches stayed behind to attend the meeting.

With a serious expression, Akainu, a lazy and relaxed Kizaru, and a quiet Kuzan who seemed lost in thought, they left the conference room after Sengoku and Garp.

Only a group of Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, and a few outstanding senior colonels remained in the conference room.

Momonga Vice Admiral Flying Squirrel is undoubtedly at the center of the controversy.

There's nothing we can do; it's the Fleet Admiral Sengoku. He was just criticized by name at the meeting for condoning his nephew's misbehavior in the local area and his eagerness to create Big News Morgans story.

Comil sipped his sparkling sweet coffee and whispered to comfort his old classmate, "Nezumi just wants to achieve something quickly so as not to disappoint you. Young people's desire to make a name for themselves is understandable, so don't be too angry!"

"But his battle report this time is way too exaggerated!"

Lieutenant Vice Admiral Momonga slapped the table in frustration.

In fact, Vice Admiral Momonga was very pleased with the changes his nephew had made during this period.

In particular, Vice Admiral Momonga was very pleased with his nephew's calm, collected, bold, and meticulous handling of the corruption case within the 16th Branch. He even looked at him with new respect.

The great battle between Dark King Rayleigh, and Garp the Hero, in the East Blue is enough to demonstrate the significance of that group of Fish-Man pirates.

But they were all easily defeated by the Nezumi with the help of Ma Qiao.

The Momonga is already planning to apply to the Marine Headquarters to promote his nephew's rank by two levels, to lieutenant commander.

However, this Buggy the Clown incident immediately enraged Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

Indeed, a Marine Branch, and Marine Branch that wasn't even on the Grand Line, single-handedly defeated a powerful pirate crew at the level of a near -Four Emperors without any outside assistance.

This is no longer a simple matter of exaggerating war achievements.

This is utterly delusional, a complete fantasy.

"They're still too young and don't understand the principle of moderation."

The practice of exaggerating battle achievements and the enemy was not uncommon in any of the branches.

But with such a fool, boasting to the heavens, it's no wonder the Fleet Admiral Sengoku was furious.

Momonga Vice Admiral Squirrel sighed, planning to call Nezumi as soon as he got back to his quarters and tell him to be down-to-earth and not overly flamboyant, so that he could go far in his military career.

"That Momonga brother..."

Suddenly a gloomy, hoarse voice called out to him.

The Momonga turned its head, slightly surprised.

The man who called out to him was very tall and had a fierce face.

He was none other than Vice Onigumo of the Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral.

Compared to Vice Admirals like Momonga who participated in the Buster Call of Ohara, Onigumo is considered a newcomer among the Headquarters Vice Admiral, with relatively little experience.

However, this newcomer's abilities are extraordinary.

He was also a student of Admiral Zephyr, and the top student in his class.

Onigumo is not only proficient in Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and the Six Powers, but also highly skilled in the Life Return technique, which allows him to use his hair to form a spider-like attack pattern.

The Momonga didn't have much interaction with this young Vice Admiral, but he had heard that the guy seemed to be a thoroughbred hawk.

He is not only ruthless towards pirates, but also has a cruel personality that is willing to sacrifice his subordinates to achieve his battle objectives.

This time, when he suddenly ran over and called him "Big Brother," the Momonga was a little confused.

He nodded and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Brother Momonga, I heard that your nephew is in the East Blue and knows Mr. Ma Qiao, the president of the Big Bird Consortium?"

Onigumo seemed to be trying to speak to Sanwin in the most friendly way possible, but the actual effect was that his voice became even more unpleasant and frightening.

"Ma Qiao?"

The Momonga paused, its expression turning somewhat unfriendly. "Are you trying to say that Mr. Ma Qiao instigated my nephew to do the Buggy incident? I can tell you with certainty that Ma Qiao is not that kind of person, and neither is my nephew. There must be some misunderstanding!"

It's one thing for Fleet Admiral Sengoku to criticize Nezumi a few times.

If Onigumo, this newcomer, dares to take the opportunity to criticize him, Momonga wouldn't mind teaching him some life lessons as a senior.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit tense, Comil quickly tried to step forward to mediate.

However, to his and the Momonga's surprise, Onigumo became very agitated upon hearing this answer:

"Brother Momonga, do you really know Mr. Ma Qiao? That's amazing! Could you please reserve a limited edition shrine maiden figure for me?"

"Ah, a limited edition shrine maiden figure? What's that?"

The Momonga and Comil stared at each other, wide-eyed.

Comil slapped his forehead and remembered. "A while ago, when Ma Qiao came to collect his subsidy, I think I saw a blue-haired witch with a bow and arrow next to him?"

"She's not a blue-haired shrine maiden, she's a black-haired shrine maiden named Kikyo!"

When it came to matters of principle, Onigumo abandoned his respect for his seniors and began to earnestly explain things to them.

It roughly means that the shrine Kikyo is such a kind and beautiful girl.

That dog monster is not good enough for her.

"She belongs to Onigumo!!"

At the height of his excitement, Onigumo suddenly roared, drawing the attention of the other officers and soldiers around him.

Already caught in the eye of the storm, the flying Momonga was so embarrassed he almost dug a three-bedroom, two-living-room house out of the ground with his toes. He quickly pulled the Onigumo up and ran out of the conference room.

"What nonsense are you spouting, you brat? What dog monster! What shrine maiden! And what does that shrine maiden have to do with you, Onigumo?"

"Ah! I'm talking about Onigumo from the manga, not myself. He's a character in a manga!" Onigumo turned crimson, and he waved his hands repeatedly.

"Comics? You're a grown man, why would you read such childish stuff?" Comil laughed heartily from the side.

"Don't you like watching Germa 66?" Onigumo retorted.

"Ah, this..."

Comil stammered, "What boy doesn't like Germa 66...?"

"The Dog Demon and the Miko is a hundred times better than Germa 66. Of course, I think the name of this manga should be changed to Onigumo and the Shrine Maiden, because Onigumo is the one who loves the shrine maiden the most, and should be the protagonist!"

Seeing that Onigumo's expression was becoming increasingly agitated, the Momonga Onigumo interrupted him:

"Ultimately, what does your liking for that comic book have to do with my nephew and his benefactor, Mr. Ma Qiao?"

"Aren't comics all controlled by that birdman Big News Morgans?"

"No, 'The Dog Demon and the Miko' isn't the traditional kind of manga serialized in newspapers. It only has collectible volumes and webcomics serialized on the Big Bird Network... I'm already a Level 4 VIP!"

Onigumo rambled on for a long time, the Momonga finally understood the general outline of the matter.

"He truly is a male mentor who understands human nature perfectly!"

The Momonga couldn't help but sigh.

Perhaps only someone as talented as Ma Qiao could create a manga that could move even the most cold-blooded admirals in the Navy to tears!

Looking into Onigumo's ugly but expectant eyes, the Momonga squirrel thought for a moment and said:

"As you know, my good-for-nothing nephew captured a remnant of the so-called Pirate King Roger."

Of course, he was most likely misled by someone, but that kid Nezumi still requested military support from Marineford.

In reality, the Nezumi guy said he was facing extreme danger and requested support from Marine Headquarters at the level of Buster Call, otherwise he could not ensure the smooth execution of the execution and the safety of the prisoner.

Support at the level of Buster Call... that's clearly impossible.

The Fleet Admiral Sengoku scolded the Nezumi, saying it was wasting naval resources for show.

However, after Fleet Admiral Sengoku hung up the phone, he still asked me and Comil to go to Loguetown to check on the situation.

Since you want to go to the East Blue Sea, why don't you apply to the higher-ups to go with me in Comil's place?

"Given my nephew's relationship with Ma Qiao, he should be able to find a way to get you any figure you want."

Upon hearing this, Onigumo was extremely excited. "Thank you so much, Brother Momonga! I'll go and apply to Fleet Admiral Sengoku right away!"

Watching Onigumo's hurried departure, the Momonga squirrel revealed a rare, sly smile.

He harbored a secret.

If they could gain the friendship of the powerful Vice Admiral Onigumo, then that Nezumi would have three Vice Admirals supporting him in Marineford.

So even if he did make a mistake and damage the Navy's reputation this time because he was deceived or for some other reason, he wouldn't receive much punishment.

After all, wherever there are people, there is Jianghu!

Days passed by.

Big Bird Mobile Den Den Mushi has gradually opened up some market share with its rich content.

However, with the commissioning of the Da Niao Kang Donghai Industrial Park, the production of Da Niao Strange Den Den Mushi is rapidly increasing.

Kaya Sir Nuoxiaochuan's sales channels gradually became saturated, the Big Bird Mobile Den Den Mushi inevitably faced a series of problems, including unsold products, returns from distributors, and stockpiles in retail stores.

Nuoxiaochuan Kelvin was frantic, calling Ma Qiao several times a day.

Ma Qiao could only advise him to be patient and that a turning point would soon appear.

Really.

On December 1st, an explosive piece of news spread throughout the East Blue and even the whole world.

Wang Dana D. Buggy, the trusted advisor of the Pirate King Roger, the lifelong friend of the Four Emperors Shanks, and the mentor of Roger's son Ulpo D. Kuro, is about to be executed in Loguetown.

The execution will be broadcast live worldwide via the Big Bird Entertainment Live-Streaming Platform and its mobile app.

Viewers can vote by sending gifts to decide the style, color, and angle of the machete used to execute Buggy.

Furthermore, the live stream also invited Justice Kitten Nami, the daughter of the guardian goddess of Cocoyasi, a deceased hero of the Navy who once single-handedly fought against a powerful enemy of the Shichibukai, to provide live commentary.

Throughout history and across the world, what do ordinary people love to watch the most?

Beheading is undoubtedly a highly competitive option.

Chinese people love watching executions, Paris love watching executions, and the characters in the One Piece world also love watching executions.

What's more, the person they killed was a big shot with all sorts of legendary titles.

With the addition of the stunningly beautiful female streamer, Justice Kitten, providing commentary, this execution feast becomes even more anticipated.

"Want to watch a live beheading? You can have it if you want, but go buy Big Bird Den Den Mushi! I left everything there!"

So everyone who still had some money began flocking to the stores, and the world ushered in the era of live streaming...