Emerging from Shakky's tavern, Ortolan took a bite of an apple and muttered, "Little Yu's information is unreliable, it's all fucking lies."
He had been really looking forward to getting Shiki's prize, but as it turned out, he wasn't so lucky. Of all the various kinds of fish on the table, not a single one was a success.
"It's lucky if you get it, but it's not a big loss if you don't. Why worry about it?" Gion followed her out, patted Ortolan on the back, and comforted her with a smile.
"That's true..." Ortolan responded, then added with a somewhat wistful look, "But something's strange..."
"What's strange?" Gion asked.
"Strangely enough, I feel a little sad about the death of a pirate," Ortolan murmured softly.
He had little connection with Shiki; there was only hatred between them, no other feelings whatsoever. But even so, after personally killing Shiki, Ortolan felt a little sadness.
He didn't know where this sadness came from, but it was definitely in his heart.
Gion didn't say anything upon hearing this, but simply stayed quietly by Ortolan's side.
After a long silence, Ortolan finally said, as if providing an answer, "Perhaps I am not grieving for Shiki, but for these heroes who could not ride the tide of the times to reach the other side?"
After smoking a cigarette, Ortolan calmed himself down and returned to the tavern, saying, "It's about time. Those involved in the operation, prepare to head to Mary Geoise!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Fisher Tiger immediately stood up, and Rayleigh also climbed up from the sofa. With a smile, he carried Shiki on his shoulder, and then the group went out together.
As for Gion, it was inconvenient for her to show herself that evening, so she stayed here with Shakky to wait for news.
About two hours after Ortolan and his group left the Sabaody Archipelago, on the other side, in Marineford, at the Marine Headquarters, in Marineford Fleet Admiral Kong's office, Admiral Sengoku was explaining something to the Den Den Mushi on the table with Fleet Admiral Kong.
"Yes, we're already pursuing Shiki. Lieutenant Vice Admiral Bane leave and staying at headquarters. His Goro Goro no Mi incredibly fast, and we've already started tracking him based on intelligence..."
"Absolutely not. We will definitely take down Shiki in the shortest possible time and make up for this mistake."
"Yes, the investigation into the Impel Down incident is almost complete. It is closely related to the Revolutionary Army. The Revolutionary Army organized its forces to storm Impel Down and, with a very clear objective, kidnapped Shiki, who was imprisoned on the sixth floor."
"Yes, yes, it's very likely because the Revolutionary Army's senior officer, Mori, was familiar with Impel Down. He had previously escaped from Impel Down and may have left some backup plans inside, which caught this prison break off guard. They broke into Impel Down from the fourth floor."
"I've already reprimanded Magellan, the warden of the Impel Down, and he'll be submitting his resignation afterward... But I think someone as talented as him is rare, and we can't let him be demoted just because of one mistake... Yes, demote him first, and let's see how he performs."
The Admiral Sengoku humbly explained these matters to the Five Elders on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
The Five Elders finally obtained some 'specific information' from the Marines and roughly understood the situation.
To put it simply, the hidden dangers left behind by Impel Down have now been exposed. The Giant race Mori of the Revolutionary Army was someone Impel Down escaped from prison with. Few people know this, but these high-ranking officials certainly do.
Now, this Mori, using some kind of backup plan he left behind, has secretly led the Revolutionary Army into the fourth floor of Impel Down, and then quickly stormed in and kidnapped Shiki, who was imprisoned on the sixth floor.
This series of actions was so swift that Magellan didn't even have time to react before it was all over.
Now, the Marine Headquarters has been fully mobilized. Garp and Kuzan have gone to Impel Down. After that, the Marines will conduct a major overhaul of Impel Down, thoroughly investigate the situation Impel Down, and try to eliminate all the hidden dangers left by Mori.
Meanwhile, Bane Ortolan, who was on leave at headquarters, had already set out to hunt down the escaped Shiki and the Revolutionary Army members, but so far there had been no progress and he was unable to make contact with them.
After understanding the situation, the Five Elders, Saint Figarland, spoke from the Den Den Mushi: "The Revolutionary Army's specific objective in this operation is still unknown. The fact that the CP Agency failed to detect any suspicious signs of conspiracy is a dereliction of duty. As for your Marines, no matter what reasons Impel Down has, they cannot cover up their incompetence in this incident. Shiki's escape is of great importance and may damage the government's reputation. Sengoku, your Marines must take this matter seriously and capture Shiki as quickly as possible. If necessary, kill him on the spot!"
"Yes, Ming!" Sengoku replied quickly.
"Is there anything else to say?" Saint Figarland asked again.
Sengoku hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, then forced a smile and said, "Saint Figarland, the Revolutionary Army's operation this time was extremely swift and left no trace. This indicates that they must have a meticulous and detailed plan, and have already implemented the first step. I think that after this, there will definitely be a series of actions to form a complete conspiracy. Therefore, we cannot treat the Impel Down incident as an isolated incident. I hope that all the important institutions of our World Government will strengthen their defenses to prevent the Revolutionary Army from taking advantage of this critical moment. Given the Revolutionary Army's audacity and Shiki's mobility, if they want to do something, the harm they cause will be extremely terrible!"
Hearing Admiral Sengoku's answer, Saint Figarland remained silent for a moment, agreeing with his reasoning. He responded, "You're right. The Revolutionary Army suddenly got involved with a dangerous character like Shiki, and even risked everything to get him out of Impel Down. It's impossible for them not to make some big moves later... They definitely need to strengthen their forces..."
As he spoke, Saint Figarland glanced out the window. The sun was setting, and dusk was falling. The twilight line was shining directly on the top of Panger Castle.
"It's getting late, and I hope to hear good news from you tomorrow..." Saint Figarland concluded the conversation, adding one last word of advice.
"Yes, we will do it as soon as possible..." Sengoku replied quickly upon hearing this.
But before he could finish speaking, suddenly, he heard a deafening explosion coming from the Den Den Mushi.
This left Sengoku completely stunned. Holy crap, could it be that I was right? That audacious and arrogant scoundrel, Ortolan, is he really going to burn Mary Geoise down?
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Den Den Mushi, the glass on Panger Castle was shattered, startling the Five Elders. Saint Figarland, holding the Den Den Mushi, looked out the window and saw flames shooting into the sky in the direction of the Mary Geoise aristocratic street, with thick fireworks blooming into the air like mushroom clouds!
He has been one of the Five Elders for decades, so he has seen all kinds of big events.
But this was the first time he had ever seen Mary Geoise bombed!
"You were absolutely right, Sengoku ..." Saint Figarland's eyes blazed with anger as he spoke to the Den Den Mushi, "The Revolutionary Army and Shiki are probably planning to create a huge scandal on our Mary Geoise!"
At this moment, in the Saint Figarland's view, the last rays of the setting sun had already illuminated the street shrouded in firelight.
In the sky, several miniature islands were crashing down towards it, while a haughty figure with flowing golden hair soared freely through the air.
That figure was none other than Shiki the Golden Lion!
Sengoku swallowed hard, cursing Ortolan's ancestors in his mind, before quickly replying, "Saint Figarland, please rest assured, we will immediately organize manpower to go to the Holy Land to provide support!"
Just as Saint Figarland was about to speak, a bolt of Inazuma flashed across the night sky, and then Ortolan's figure, wielding a Warhammer, swiftly appeared from the Inazuma. With a powerful strike, he sent Shiki flying, roaring, "Shiki, what do you take this place for! This is Holy Land! How dare you be so insolent?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the lightning in Ortolan's hand burst out like a torch, instantly evaporating a tiny island in the sky that had not yet fallen!
Seeing this, Saint Figarland immediately made a judgment and said, "Shiki is here, but the Revolutionary Army hasn't taken any action yet. Perhaps there's some conspiracy or a diversionary tactic. Vice Admiral Bane has already arrived. On the other hand, Garp and Kuzan have left your Marine Headquarters. If you lead your elite troops here, Marineford will be at its weakest. It's possible that's exactly what the Revolutionary Army wants. So Sengoku, don't act rashly..."
After hanging up the Den Den Mushi with Sengoku, Saint Figarland said, "Let the Holy Knights protect the God's Abode. The five of us will stay here to safeguard Im-sama's safety. As long as these two places are not lost, the Holy Land will remain the Holy Land. As for the other areas, let's not make any rash moves for now... Let's see if this Lieutenant Vice Admiral Bane Ortolan can keep things in check!"