Port of Hell

Holy Land Mary Geoise, Chamber of Authority.

As the results of the bloodline factor comparison regarding Ace's identity were laid out on the table, the atmosphere among the Gorosei grew several degrees heavier, their attention completely captured by this matter.

As for the trivial matter of a World Noble being offended on the Sabaody Archipelago, with a Marine Admiral dispatched only for the perpetrator to escape unexpectedly, the Gorosei had already set it aside.

"That villain who reached the Final Island and learned so many secrets actually has a bloodline that was secretly passed down. How dangerous..."

"Portgas D. Ace—no, is Portgas D. Ace the truly dangerous flame?"

"Clan of D... They really are impossible to get rid of."

"Fortunately, Portgas D. Ace has already been arrested. Now we must decide how to deal with him."

As soon as the topic was raised, the Gorosei fell into contemplation.

"Without a doubt, this evil and dangerous bloodline must be severed. We absolutely cannot allow such a bloodline to continue sailing the seas, let alone successfully reach the 'Final Island,' Laugh Tale."

"That's right. Roger may not have been the one who could open the ultimate secret, but Portgas D. Ace might be."

"Should we execute him in secret? Or publicly execute him like Roger?"

"The seas seem to have grown even more chaotic recently. The 'Great Pirate Era' has yet to subside, and countless remnants continue heading toward the 'Final Island,' Laugh Tale. We can't indulge them any longer! We must hold a public execution. Only that can intimidate those dregs of the sea."

"However, Whitebeard might take action because of this, and it's possible that the remnants of the Roger Pirates may appear as well."

The Gaunt Gorosei struck the floor with the First Generation Kitetsu in his hand and