Speculation, probing, and Haku handling it

After interrupting, Kizaru made a clicking sound.

Haku chuckled and said, "Luckily, I'm an Admiral now. If I were of a lower rank, or if I were Pirates, I'm sure I would have given you a good beating the moment you interrupted me!"

Kizaru raised his hands and made a zipping motion over his mouth.

Haku picked up the subject again, saying, "I think when Golden Lion later learned that Roger had Execution in Loguetown, he still found it unbelievable. He couldn't believe that someone as powerful as Roger would die in the obscure East Blue; he felt it wasn't worthy of being Roger's final resting place."

With Haku's gradual and methodical tone, the others began to immerse themselves in the Golden Lion's mind.

Haku concluded, "So, after 20 years of lying low, Golden Lion wanted to send Roger off one last time with his actions. Since he believed the East Blue wasn't worthy of being that man's final destination, then he would destroy it with his own hands!!!"

Sengoku's pupils contracted, and he stared at Haku!

After Haku's description, Sengoku now felt that what Haku said was very much in line with Golden Lion's personality!

At the same time, he also felt that the Golden Lion would really set its sights on the East Blue!

Akainu scoffed and said, "Since Golden Lion has set his sights on the East Blue, what's with the Marine Branch in the West Blue?"

Haku glanced at Akainu and said calmly, "Although Shiki's main target is the East Blue Golden Lion, he won't let go of any opportunity to cause trouble for the Navy. The Marine Branch in the West Blue is likely an operation he's using to test the Navy's strength and reaction."

"Testing our strength and reaction?" Sengoku frowned, not quite understanding Haku's meaning.

Haku nodded and explained, "That's right. If Golden Lion wants to take action against the East Blue, he naturally needs to understand the Navy's strength and reaction speed. By launching an attack in the West Blue, he can observe the Navy's response and our strength level. This way, he will be more confident when he takes action against the East Blue in the Future."

Sengoku was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded. He understood what Haku meant; Golden Lion might indeed use this method to test the navy.

Sengoku turned his gaze to Vice Admiral Tsuru, wanting to see Vice Admiral Tsuru have any different ideas.

Vice Admiral Tsuru said with a smile, "I have no objection to Haku's judgment. It's possible that Golden Lion is indeed as Haku said, madly wanting to destroy the East Blue!"

After pondering for a moment, Sengoku realized that it was difficult to make an accurate judgment based on unfounded speculation.

Now is the time for him, the Fleet Admiral Sengoku, to make a decision, although it involves an element of gambling!

He turned his gaze to Haku and asked, "Since you're certain that the Golden Lion's target is the East Blue, you should know which place they most want to attack, right?"

Haku grinned and glanced at Vice Admiral Tsuru.

Immediately, the two spoke in perfect unison, "Loguetown!"

Suddenly, Haku frowned.

He had a very strong feeling that he had a bad feeling!

Haku shifted her gaze to Sengoku.

Sure enough, Sengoku's gaze held a malicious intent as he looked in Haku's direction.

Haku felt a chill run down her spine, and she quietly and slowly lowered her feet off the table.

He leaned back, using Aokiji's tall and slender body to completely block him from view.

Ee~ Ee~ Ee!

A piercing sound came from the chair Haku was sitting in!

This immediately drew everyone's attention to Haku!

Haku was also a little confused by this sudden change. She had been hiding next to Aokiji, but now she was sitting further away from the table than anyone else!

Haku, the conspicuous one, immediately looked back and saw several icicles propping up Haku chair!

Haku's gaze lingered on Aokiji's face, trying to discern something from the man's expression.

Aokiji looked away, pretending not to see Haku's gaze.

With a smile, Sengoku said, "Since you're so enthusiastic, Haku, then the matter of the Golden Lion is yours to handle!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru, also smiling, spoke up at the opportune moment, "I agree with this idea!"

"No, I! No, oh!!! You guys!!!" Haku tried to say something, but before he could speak...

Sengoku, ever the sly one, said, "Raise your hand if you agree that the Golden Lion matter should be handled by Haku!"

Besides Haku and Momousagi, there were others present at the scene.

Everyone else raised their hands in support of Haku handling the Golden Lion matter!

"Holy shit!" Haku couldn't help but swear.

However, no one at the scene knew the meaning of Haku's swear word!

Seeing the gloating expressions on these people's faces, Haku covered her chest with her hand, revealing a pained look.

He looked heartbroken and said, "We're all colleagues, is it really okay for you to treat me like this?"

Sengoku couldn't help but laugh when he saw Haku's expression. He knew Haku was acting, but the scene was so amusing that he couldn't resist teasing her.

However, as the Fleet Admiral, he possessed his own authority. Therefore, Sengoku did not take any action!

"Oh dear, Admiral Haku, stop pretending," Kizaru teased. "You're our hero; we have complete confidence in entrusting a mission like dealing with Golden Lion to you."

Aokiji chimed in, "That's right, Admiral Haku, your strength and abilities are evident to all. We believe you will definitely find the Golden Lion's whereabouts and bring him to justice."

"You two are like bastards!" Haku shook his head helplessly as he watched the two of them working together.

Haku said, "Don't forget, I'm currently stationed at the G5 Base in the New World! Do you think those Pirates will panic once they find out I'll be gone for a long time?"

Sengoku said, "You don't need to worry about things over there. Don't think I don't know how Zephyr is doing! Besides, I'm going to send Sakazuki over there to help you hold down the G5 Base! Just focus on dealing with Golden Lion!"

Haku was speechless. It hadn't even started yet, Sengoku had already laid everything out perfectly for him.

However, the thought of Sakazuki going to the G5 Base made Haku feel uneasy.

He said, "Well, I still recommend Kuzan as the one to go to G5 Base!"

Aokiji said calmly, "I've already applied for leave!"