The Marines Waver! Lend Me Your Strength!

Marine Headquarters.

The Marine Fleet Admiral sat in his large, soft office chair.

On the large desk in front of him, a small white lamb was slowly nibbling at the documents he had placed on it.

Normally, Sengoku would have already swatted the little lamb aside, half annoyed and half indulgent, to save the documents.

But at this moment, Sengoku just sat blankly in his office chair, his eyes vacant.

"Mr. Sengoku?"

Seemingly because he had been lost in thought for too long, the man on the other end of the Den Den Mushi looked surprised and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

"I just find it hard to believe."

Sengoku finally came to his senses. He let out a deep breath, licked his lips, and said in a serious voice, "Are you really not joking, Borsalino?"

Kizaru's voice on the other end of the phone sounded somewhat helpless. "Mr. Sengoku, this is the third time you've asked me this question."

"Of course I'd prefer to be dreaming, but Lord Im was just standing right in front of me, having a fierce confrontation with Ian."

"Saint Saturn of the Gorosei, knelt respectfully before him, calling him a god. To be honest, even in a dream, I wouldn't dare to have such an outrageous dream."

The Sengoku fell silent once again.

"Are you really not kidding?"

He cautiously asked again.

"Master Sengoku!"

Kizaru finally lost his patience. "I don't think this is the time for jokes."

"... If only you were really joking."

Sengoku sighed, "I'll call Tsuru, Garp, and Ise over right away, and also call Sakazuki and Aramaki."

"We need to have a serious discussion about this."

This is truly astonishing.

One of the twenty kings who created the World Government eight hundred years ago is still alive.

He was even the dictator who secretly controlled the world for the past eight hundred years, the master of the Void Seat.

For a moment, even the Sengoku was somewhat bewildered.

He has always been extremely loyal to the World Government, but there's a difference between being loyal to the World Government and being loyal to a certain Eternal Lord, isn't there?

Soon after, a high-level meeting of the Marine Headquarters was convened.

Those present included Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Hero Garp, Chief Strategist Tsuru and Fujitora, as well as Admiral Kizaru, Akainu and Ryokugyu who were attending remotely.

Is this true?

Upon hearing Sengoku's account, Fujitora slammed his fist on the table in astonishment. "Unbelievable! There's someone with even higher power above the Gorosei! And he's even someone who's lived from eight hundred years ago!"

What does it matter?

Ryokugyu scoffed and replied, "What difference does it make whether they are Celestial Dragons or Celestial Dragons Celestial Dragons them? Aren't they all gods of this world?"

"Kid, don't talk nonsense."

Vice Admiral Tsuru said, "Loyalty to the World Government and loyalty to a particular person are two completely different concepts."

Why can the Navy represent justice? Because it's the military under the World Government, which controls more than half the world 'World Government population. If they don't represent justice, then who is?

The Navy has always touted itself as fighting for civilians and for justice.

But now, the existence of this guy Im has destroyed the Navy's justice.

The Celestial Dragons were already enough to make the Navy ashamed, and now Im has appeared. Doesn't that mean their supposedly righteous army has always been just someone's private army?

What difference is there between them and the armies of all the kingdoms on the high seas?

"I don't really care."

"Ryokugyu grunted."

"Aramaki, you brat!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru was thoroughly exasperated by his stubborn and inflexible manner.

"Indeed, Brother Aramaki."

Fujitora also said seriously, "If that's the case, then I think the World Government and the Beasts Pirates aren't that different."

"Lifetime!"

The Fleet Admiral Sengoku couldn't help but rebuke him.

This choice of words is seriously detrimental to one's career.

"What difference could there be?"

Fujitora said seriously, "The only difference is that if the Beasts Pirates had won, Ian would have ruled the world, while the current King of the World is Im."

"The difference is that the Beasts Pirates haven't won yet."

Ryokugyu's nonchalant voice came through the Den Den Mushi, "That's why we're now loyal to the World Government."

"Aramaki! Shut up!"

Sengoku slammed his hand on the table, his forehead covered in black lines. He was almost completely baffled as to whether this bastard was truly loyal to the World Government.

Is this brat implying that if the Beasts Pirates win the upcoming war, their Beasts Pirates will surrender to them?

"So, Mr. Sengoku,"

Akainu's voice remained calm and collected as always. "What do you mean? Do you mean to break with the World Government at this time and stand with the Beasts Pirates instead?"

"Oh! That's right!"

Ryokugyu immediately chimed in, grinning, "We can't exactly collude with pirates, can we?"

"Is there really no other option but to join forces with the Beasts Pirates?"

Fujitora was somewhat angry.

"Is there?"

Akainu countered without hesitation, "Given the current situation, in today's world, and in the face of Ian and Im, what is the third option?"

Upon hearing this, the navy's high-ranking officials fell silent.

yes.

What other choice do we have?

The sheer number of Ian and Im alone has already destroyed all other possible options.

Until a third entity emerges capable of rivaling the two of them, where in this world is there a third option?

"Hahaha, Sakazuki makes a lot of sense!"

The usually lively Hero Garp, who had remained silent until now, finally burst into laughter and said, "It's really just a choice between the old ways or helping the Beasts Pirates."

"We can stay out of this and not help anyone."

Fujitora said.

"That's already helping the Beasts Pirates."

"Hero Garp said meaningfully."

Fujitora was taken aback, then gave a wry smile.

yes.

If they choose to remain neutral, the World Government's power will be greatly weakened. What would they be doing if not helping the Beasts Pirates?

"I don't care about anything else."

Akainu said, "The key is to take down the Beasts Pirates first!"

Fujitora sighed and sat back down with a serious expression.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku remained silent, lost in thought.

Instead, Ryokugyu's cheerful voice came through the phone, "As expected of my most admired senior, Sakazuki, I think so too!"

"Hasn't this been the way it's been for eight hundred years? Hasn't the navy been upholding justice all along?"

At this time.

"Saint Warcury!"

Akainu and Ryokugyu's voices suddenly changed; they were greeting someone.

The expressions of the Marine Headquarters on the Den Den Mushi side also changed slightly.

Then the Den Den Mushi's appearance changed; it became bald with two long, upturned mustaches.

"Lord Im is indeed one of the twenty kings who survived from eight hundred years ago."

Warcury's opening remarks on the other end of the phone were so forceful that they immediately silenced the navy personnel.

"But he relinquished his power a very, very long time ago and went into seclusion."

"After all, he has been granted an incredibly long life by chance. We can't just kill him because he was the king who once created the World Government and we're afraid he'll regain power, can we?"

The navy personnel had subtle expressions. Strictly speaking, Warcury's explanation did have some merit.

"No one knows better than your Navy what the world has been like for the past eight hundred years. Just as Sakazuki said, are you really going to abandon the justice you once upheld and join forces with pirates just because of Lord Im's existence?"

"Whatever your questions, we'll answer them after we've dealt with the Beasts Pirates."

Warcury concluded by saying, "In any case, destroying the Beasts Pirates can't be a bad thing."

"Everyone knows how troublesome Ian is; even Lord Im needs your help."

The Marine Fleet Admiral breathed a long sigh of relief.

He picked up the Den Den Mushi. "I understand, Saint Warcury. I have no doubt about eliminating the Beasts Pirates. However,"

He said, "Could I see the first king?"

"Sengoku! How dare you!"

Almost instinctively, Warcury blurted out, "Im prefers quiet above all else. He has never left Mary Geoise in eight hundred years, nor has he ever received any outside guests!"

Please, you must grant this request!

The Sengoku period suddenly hardened its stance. "We must at least figure out who we are fighting for!"

His firm stance made Warcury hesitate. After a long while, the Gorosei finally spoke, "In that case, I will go and consult Lord Im."

"If that lord refuses, then abandon your unrealistic fantasies, Sengoku."

"Clear."

With Sengoku's last words, the Gorosei hung up the phone.

At Marine Headquarters, several high-ranking naval officers gathered there stared at each other, exchanging bewildered glances.

"Sengoku,"

Vice Admiral Tsuru said, "Borsalino said that his life is threatened simply because he knows about Lord Im's existence, so it's not a good idea to suggest going to see him at this time."

"As long as the World Government still needs the power of our navy, my safety will be guaranteed."

Sengoku, however, seemed completely unconcerned, simply saying, "At least let me go and see what kind of person that guy really is."

Has Im really given up all his rights?

Sengoku thought the Gorosei were trying to fool the fool.

Could someone who has lost power command the obsequiousness or even kneeling of the Gorosei?

That Lord Im not only did not lose power, but instead held supreme power.

That's why it's even more important to first figure out what kind of person he is.

Thus, the New Mary Geoise.

Having returned from the Marine Science Unit's base, Im was received by the Gorosei.

"Lord Im, since your presence can no longer be concealed, why not take this opportunity to step into the limelight and lead this war?"

Warcury spoke cautiously.

Im sat high on his throne, his right hand supporting his chin. "It's truly nostalgic. It reminds me of that moment before my final battle with Joy Boy."

The Gorosei bowed their heads deeply, none daring to interrupt this esteemed man's reminiscences of his youth.

"Then let that guy come."

Im said leisurely, "No matter what, the navy is still somewhat useful."

At least after the Beasts Pirates, there's still the Navy to rely on to rule the world.

"Yes!"

While the World Government was preparing to confront the Navy, Ian rushed back to Onigashima, but still arrived a step later than Bullet and the others.

Maintaining an extremely high speed all the way from the first half of the Grand Line to Wano Country, he didn't expend too much energy, since his stamina had been significantly boosted after Awakening his abilities.

"Ian Bullet and his crew brought back a guy with an enormous head!"

As soon as he landed on the main building's terrace, the ever-cheerful Yamato came to greet him, saying, "They say that's Vegapunk."

"That's correct, but what about the others?"

Ian asked impatiently.

"In Uncle Queen's workshop!"

Without hesitation, Ian led Yamato to Queen's training ground.

There are already many people here.

The main officers of the Beasts Pirates, and even Aunt Linlin, Red-Haired, and Ryde.

Everyone wanted to see what Vegapunk looked like.

After all, this man, who claims to have mastered science and technology that is 500 years ahead of the rest of the world, is simply too famous.

Only one person was unhappy about Vegapunk's arrival.

"Damn it! Vegapunk! You bastard, you actually came to steal my job!"

Uncle Queen stood a short distance from the enormous furnace, watching Vegapunk bustling about there and complaining loudly.

"Haha, don't say that!"

Vegapunk didn't look up, but his voice still carried a smile, probably because he had seen a long-lost friend. "Let's cooperate as closely as we used to."

"Who wants to be intimate with a big-headed bastard like you!"

Accompanied by curses, Ian approached.

Teacher Kai turned around and looked at him, his eyes filled with excitement.

Ian nodded slightly, watching Peppermint busy himself.

Indeed, it's just this last bit that's left.

All combat forces have been assembled, and their own abilities have been Awakening. Only the final Pluton is missing, and the final preparations for battle will be complete.

"I never imagined Vegapunk would look like this."

The Red-Haired spoke with a smile.

"That's the mind of a genius."

Ian chuckled softly.

"Alright, everyone, stop crowding here and disturbing the doctor's work."

He said.

He didn't want to delay even a second longer; he just wanted to restore Pluton' power in the shortest possible time.

"Since you're both so free, come and test out your newfound power with me."

That's what Ian said.

"Newly acquired power?"

Yamato was slightly taken aback, then overjoyed, "Ian!"

"Um,"

Ian nodded slightly. "His abilities Awakening."

"Finally?"

Teacher Kai burst into laughter, "Hehehehe! That's right! Im is already right in front of you. If you still can't Awakening after all this, then I don't know what to do!"

"So, you want us all to fight alongside you?"

"No,"

Ian shook his head, a smile playing on his lips. "I want you all to lend me your power."

"Ah?"