A group of people clad in lavish purple-and-gold garments inlaid with jade gathered around a conference table. Every face was exceedingly grim, for the news on the table was anything but pleasant.
"What happened to Bonney?" An old man spoke first. "Ever since Vegapunk went to great lengths to revive him, how had the once wise and resourceful Bonney become like this? Not only had he failed time and again, he had even driven two important Marine combat forces into rebellion?"
"He was blinded by revenge!" Another old man sighed. "Perhaps he encountered an opponent who drove him to despair. That must have warped his state of mind, made him lose all reason in his actions, and act so recklessly, yes?"
Quite a few people remained silent, their expressions cold and indifferent.
An old man spoke calmly. "The facts have proven that Bonney is no longer of any use. He was crushed every step of the way by Ronglin, ultimately allowing Ronglin to achieve what he has today. Bonney is no longer Ronglin's match. Abandon Bonney!"
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
Many people echoed their support.
"If the Star Alliance continues developing at this rate, it will probably soon become another force that gives us headaches after the Revolutionary Army," someone said. "Why not recall the Five Elders and join forces with the Marines to wipe out the Star Alliance first?"
Ever since Fire Fist Ace had joined forces with the former Pirate King's old subordinates to form an alliance and declared that they would head for Laugh Tale, Mary Geoise had dispatched the Five Elders alongside the three Marine Admirals in an attempt to annihilate this Pirate Alliance.
Yet after all this time, the cunning Fire Fist Ace had changed course several times and avoided direct confrontation. Neither the Five Elders nor