Inside the magnificent and imposing office.
All five rulers symbolizing the highest authority in the world were present.
With the public unaware of Im's existence, the Gorosei's status was self-evident.
They were not merely above one person and below ten thousand; they stood above everyone.
Before anyone, the Gorosei were always lofty and unsmiling.
But at this moment.
When facing a great pirate like Red-Haired, the Gorosei actually wore gentle smiles.
If anyone else saw this scene, their jaws would surely drop.
The highest leaders of the World Government, the very beings who represented order across the seas.
Were actually being so polite to a pirate leader like one of the Four Emperors, someone who openly challenged that order?
It was simply absurd.
What was more.
Red-Haired was even seated at the same table as the Gorosei!
"Shanks, these past days haven't been easy for you, have they?"
The bald Gorosei spoke first, his tone sounding just like an old friend making conversation.
"Indeed."
Shanks deeply agreed. He let out a long sigh. "With Homelander around, no pirate can sleep peacefully."
"Homelander just killed Whitebeard and Kaido. That is only to be expected."
The Bearded Gorosei chimed in from the side.
"So what do you mean?"
Shanks's seemingly lazy gaze swept over the Gorosei. "Are you going to let Homelander keep running wild and kill all the Four Emperors?"
There was no longer any doubt that the Marines intended to go after the Four Emperors and dispatch Homelander to kill them.
Anyone who was not an idiot could see it.
"If that were truly our intention, we would not have called you here."
The hat-wearing Gorosei spoke meaningfully.
"Stop beating around the bush. Why don't you just tell me what you mean?"
Shanks asked bluntly.
"Homelander's next target will be