The Meeting: The Gears of the Marineford War Slowly Began to Turn

The report detailed Ace's birth and the complex connections his parents had with the Pirates world. Sengoku couldn't help but think that Ace, as the son of the Pirate King Gol D. Roger, had always been a mystery, and now that mystery had finally been solved.

Saint Nusjuro, observing Fleet Admiral Sengoku's reaction, spoke with a chilling undertone, "Sengoku, I think you should understand what this means. Once Ace's true identity is revealed, it will have a tremendous impact on the entire world."

Fleet Admiral Sengoku took a deep breath, raised his head, and looked firmly at Saint Nusjuro: "I understand. This is not just a matter for Ace personally, but also concerns the stability of the entire world. I will take all necessary measures to ensure that this secret is not leaked."

"No, no, no, whether this secret is leaked or not is not important. What's important is this person's identity!" Saint Saturn said lightly.

Sengoku connected this to Ace's past, and then to his current identity.

He stared wide-eyed in disbelief and said, "You mean...?"

Saint Peter interjected, "That's right, just like you think! Not only must this Fire Fist Ace die! The Whitebeard Pirates must be wiped out as well!"

Saint Nusjuro nodded and added, "The Whitebeard Pirates, as a powerful force in the New World, have always been a major concern for us. Once Ace's identity is exposed, they will inevitably become even more arrogant, and may even use this opportunity to challenge our authority. Therefore, we must strike first and completely eliminate this threat."

You're mainly afraid that your authority will be threatened because of Fire Fist Ace's identity, right?

This is what Sengoku was thinking!

However, he still spoke up, saying, "Aren't you worried that this existing balance will be disrupted?"

Saint Warcury sneered, a sly glint in his eyes. "Balance? Sengoku, are you worried about that so-called balance? There has never been true balance on this the Sea; only the strong survive. The existence of the Whitebeard Pirates and Fire Fist Ace has always been the greatest threat to our authority."

Therefore, we must seize this opportunity to wipe them out in one fell swoop!

Fleet Admiral Sengoku frowned deeply; he knew this decision would not be easy. Once he took action, it would inevitably trigger an earth-shattering battle.

Saint Peter said, "This time, we will gather all Shichibukai and, together with the elite Marine forces, launch a full-scale attack on the Whitebeard Pirates. Fire Fist Ace must pay the price for his identity, Whitebeard Pirates must also pay the price for their arrogance!"

"Have you considered the consequences?" Fleet Admiral Sengoku asked in a deep voice. "Once we take action, it will inevitably trigger a large-scale war. Pirates will unite to resist us, and it may even cause global unrest."

Saint Peter scoffed, "Hmph, Pirates are nothing but a rabble. How could they possibly threaten us? As long as we demonstrate sufficient strength, they will naturally flee at the mere sight of us."

Fleet Admiral Sengoku shook his head. He knew that these high-ranking officials were often overconfident and overlooked the complexity and uncertainty of the Pirates world.

Upon hearing this, Fleet Admiral Sengoku was filled with even greater worry. He knew that once the power of the Shichibukai was mobilized, there would be no turning back. Moreover, the Whitebeard Pirates had a vast influence in the New World, with countless crew members, making it extremely difficult to annihilate them in one fell swoop.

He took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Such an operation is too risky. We must consider all aspects and formulate a more prudent plan."

Saint Nusjuro and said coldly, "Playing it safe? Playing it safe means being slow, and being slow means giving the Whitebeard Pirates more time to prepare. We can't give them any chance; we must act quickly and wipe them out in one fell swoop!"

Sengoku's expression grew increasingly grim; he still felt that what they were doing was rather reckless.

But then I thought about it again, and realized he'd already been the Fleet Admiral for quite some time!

If he fails to eliminate these potential threats during his tenure, they could cause even greater trouble for the Navy in the Future. He must demonstrate decisiveness on this issue, even if it means taking enormous risks.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll arrange these things right away!"

Saint Nusjuro nodded, a satisfied smile on his face. "Very good, Sengoku. We believe you can handle this. However, you also need to understand that the World Government's decisions are made with the world's best interests at heart. Sometimes, we have to make difficult choices."

Fleet Admiral Sengoku didn't say much; he simply bore the pressure and expectations of the Five Elders. He knew that the responsibility on his shoulders was immense, and he had to strive for the stability of the entire navy and the world.

Saint Saturn looked at Sengoku and said, "Since you've made your decision, you need to keep a close eye on Garp and Haku! You should be quite clear about the relationship between Fire Fist Ace and those two!"

Speaking of these two, Sengoku's head started throbbing.

To be honest, if it weren't for that report, he would never have known that his comrade-in-arms and old friend would have given him such a big surprise!

Sengoku could only say to Saint Saturn with a headache, "I understand!"

Of course, Sengoku's biggest headache right now isn't Garp, after all, in his opinion...

Haku, who is related to Ace by blood, is the most unstable factor in the Navy!

Moreover, what's most terrifying is the strength and potential Haku has demonstrated so far!

If Haku becomes alienated from the Navy because of Fire Fist Ace, it will be a great loss to the Navy!

After the meeting, the Fleet Admiral Sengoku left the Holy Land Mary Geoise, his heart filled with heaviness and worry.

The meetings of the Five Elders did not end after Sengoku left.

Saint Saturn spoke up, "The relationship between Haku and Fire Fist Ace is ultimately a problem. Should we take this opportunity to..."

When Saint Saturn said this, his eyes sharpened!

"I agree! This bastard is completely uncontrollable; keeping him around will only cause trouble sooner or later!" Saint Nusjuro said eagerly.

Saint Peter crossed his legs and said, "How confident are you in dealing with that guy? You know, his fighting strength is still a mystery."

"Furthermore, if he escapes from our grasp, given his prestige within the navy, you should understand the consequences without me even having to say it!"