Five Elders

The Marine Headquarters has elite training camps, and the World Government naturally has organizations that train special agents. At least on many uninhabited islands in the Grand Line, some serve as their testing grounds.

The navy is meant to maintain peace and stability, but these agents do something completely different.

Smuggling, assassination, espionage, intelligence... that's all the stuff they do.

They are not responsible for protecting any faction... and may even destroy some monarchies and wreak havoc on the country, including the constituent republics.

What they were considering... was ultimately only the interests of the Celestial Dragons.

Unlike the Navy... although it is also a government agency, it is not entirely subject to the government.

They can have a small amount of 'freedom'! Because the World Government's departments and the Navy's system are two different models and atmospheres.

Rob Lucci of CP9 also emerged from the training model of secret organizations like the World Government.

The government called him a genius that had been seen only once in hundreds of years, and the strongest killing weapon in history... This shows that such a 'training organization' has existed for quite some time.

"Xi Si, what are you standing there for?"

"Hurry up and do it!"

Even as he knelt on the ground, the agent blocked by Dom still managed to straighten his back and fight back with all his might.

He looked up with bloodshot eyes at the dumbfounded Xi Si and roared.

"Oh?"

Long's expression was playful.

He's got some skill... Even under the immense pressure of his airflow, he was still able to regain some movement and have the strength to speak.

Xi Si swallowed hard, his terrified figure unconsciously knocking over the chair. He slowly backed away, glancing fearfully at the man sitting opposite him. As a naval captain in the North Blue, Xi Si held such a high position because he had been transferred from headquarters... he was a 'talent' who had come from the Marine Headquarters. It was common knowledge that anyone transferred from Marineford, even a low-ranking officer like a corporal... with this background, as long as they didn't suffer a serious illness, had a far more promising career path than those from the Four Blues Division.

And that was indeed the case... After he began to make a name for himself in North Blue, his position rose rapidly.

Because of his experience in Marineford, he had some understanding of certain things.

The fact that the World Government dispatched agents all the way to the North Blue to investigate shows that the captain of the Hell Pirates is definitely not just a 'rising star' One Piece.

He understood even more clearly what it meant to get involved with these agents of the World Government.

The only thing that could be thought of in his mind was that the man in front of him... was someone who could threaten the World Government!

Judging from his expression, he said sarcastically, "The appearance of these lackeys of the World Government means that your scheme has been exposed... which means that new people will soon replace you, and you will no longer be of any use to me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Long stood up from his seat and put his hands in his pockets.

"The food was good."

Before turning to leave, he glanced at the dining table and offered a compliment.

On the other side, Dorans had already wisely taken out Den Den Mushi, and the call was answered, but the other end of the line remained silent.

However, Dorans knew who the other party was... Yurivich.

"The captain said... they're all your prey, enjoy them to the fullest."

After saying that, the Den Den Mushi closed its eyes and the call was disconnected.

"Someone come here!"

"Capture these One Piece!"

"Quick!"

Behind Oboro, Xi Si's trembling, desperate scream rang out.

In an instant, all the naval soldiers who had heard the news rushed to this side.

Long raised a hand and pressed down on his round hat.

One of the pupils under the brim of the hat narrowed slightly, and a black Conqueror's Haki suddenly erupted from within him, spreading like a tide and sweeping across the world.

In an instant, countless figures fell down like harvested leeks.

A fierce gale swept through both the high altitudes and the ground.

A faint black electric light flickered...

Mary Geoise.

The headquarters of the World Government.

Steel Bone, the former Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters and the current Commander-in-Chief of the World Government, sat behind his desk, looking old and frail, quietly watching the Den Den Mushi in front of him.

On the wall behind him hung a calligraphy scroll with the words "Justice".

The Navy is the symbol of justice, while the World Government... actually has little to do with the word 'justice'. It's just that this handwriting is an old item he had in the Navy back then, so he brought it with him.

Although he was in his twilight years, he looked robust and dignified, with no sign of decline in spirit. Just by looking at his two muscular arms, it was easy to see that his physical strength far surpassed that of the powerful 'younger generation' rising on the high seas.

The Navy, Cipherpol, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Naval Science Unit, the Naval Giants Unit, the Sword Secret Special Forces, the Special Science Class, Enies Lobby, Impel Down, the Criminal Investigation Bureau, and many other organizations have formed the vast and complex foundation of the World Government. However, since he took office, nothing like this has ever happened.

That is, the first Celestial Dragons in history to be killed 'openly and honestly'. He was originally a slave who had become One Piece.

You have to understand, when he was Fleet Admiral in the Navy, Roger was just a 'kid' in his eyes... What Rocks Pirates, the Yonko, what storms hadn't he weathered?

He was the commander-in-chief of the Navy at the time, in the Battle of God Valley, a battle unknown to the outside world.

It can be said that he witnessed the beginning of the One Piece era firsthand... However, having lived for so long, the only thing that he felt was as serious as the killing of the Celestial Dragons was Fisher Tiger's rampage in Mary Geoise, where he freed thousands of slaves... But in terms of impact, Fisher's actions undoubtedly had a wider reach in later generations.

However, from the perspective of public opinion and the Celestial Dragons themselves, the actions of the God Slayer are far more egregious.

Because... it shook the supreme 'royal power'.

The Fisher incident... no matter how big the uproar was, it only annoyed and angered the Celestial Dragons, and they were stripped of their fig leaf... but they themselves were not threatened.

It's just that I'm embarrassed.

Upon realizing this, Steel Bone' white eyebrows furrowed tightly.

He had a hunch that, judging from the recent news and momentum at sea, the true golden age of One Piece was about to begin! The World Government had to be on high alert and do everything possible to curb this trend... The timing of the God Slayer's appearance was too perfect, vaguely like some kind of omen.

Bulu Bulu.

Just then, the Den Den Mushi rang.

The Steel Bone immediately reconnected.

"How's it going?"

He asked in a deep voice.

"No news... The agents have all lost contact, but the Navy has reported... that they are requesting support."

"Requesting backup?"

Steel Bone and his men fell silent.

"It seems my identity has been exposed... That shouldn't be the case."

"Normally speaking... we deliberately let Xi Si act as bait for him. Based on our analysis and observation of him, he will definitely contact Xi Si and choose to cooperate, thus allowing our people to infiltrate and infiltrate his 'surroundings'. If the Hell Pirates choose to come to the Grand Line ... this is the best opportunity and the wisest decision."

"This person... is smarter... and more dangerous than we thought."

The Steel Bone spoke in a cold voice.

He recalled Tsuru's private conversation with him earlier, instructing him to keep the World Government's agents inactive to avoid alerting the God Slayer. Their real focus should be on the Hell Pirates announcing their advance into the Grand Line... anything else is pointless.

The unique situation and environment of the North Blue meant that the Hell Pirates could not expand further and become the rulers. The existence of the Donquixote Family and Germa alone created a kind of balance. Even if Doflamingo and the God Slayer might have some kind of deal, such a deal would not cross any bottom lines.

In addition, Tsuru didn't get any useful information out of Joker, but she did realize that... Dover was brewing some kind of 'scheme'.

This also serves as a reminder to Steel Bone.

However, under pressure and urging from the Celestial Dragons, the World Government's agents still took action...

In retrospect, He's guess and analysis were correct.

"The Navy has already sent people to Flevance."

"Those agents... are almost certainly dead."

"I see."

After exchanging a few more words, Steel Bone put down the Den Den Mushi.

After thinking for a while, he took out a different Den Den Mushi and proactively dialed the number of people.

"We already know."

The Den Den Mushi opened its eyes instantly, its appearance changed, and before Steel Bone could speak, it uttered a detached voice.

"The God Slayer must be on alert now, and our subsequent plans may not be so easy to carry out... My suggestion is to terminate the operation and wait for them to come to the Grand Line on their own," Steel Bone said.

"You don't need to worry about it. We'll handle the rest."

However, the other party seemed to have no intention of communicating with him at all, and simply sent a message before hanging up.

Steel Bone's expression darkened.

Although he is the Supreme Commander... the other party is the Holy Land Mary Geoise, the true supreme leader of the World Government.

The Five Elders.