Marineford, Headquarters Building!
"Marshal, it's been confirmed that the Explosion Pirates are targeting the Richest Group."
"We've just received word that the Explosion Monarch has clashed with Gild Tesoro."
A Rear Admiral hurriedly pushed open the office door and reported to Kong, who sat behind the desk.
"I understand."
Kong set down his quill, furrowing his brow as he fell into thought.
The Rear Admiral left after finishing his report.
But Kong wasn't alone in the office. Tsuru was there too.
"What reason does that man Gotdi have to go after Gild Tesoro? Do they have some kind of grudge?"
Kong looked at Tsuru.
"During the Momigert Island incident six months ago, Gild Tesoro killed the Explosion Pirates' second division commander, Mantis King Ssubik, and fifth division commander, Chameleon King Nero Dal. That may be the reason."
Tsuru tapped the table with one hand, lost in thought as well.
Her words brought the incident back to Kong's mind.
The Momigert Island incident had been no ordinary affair.
It had been about "Pure Gold."
He had only heard about it. The Celestial Dragons had ordered CPO to handle the matter, and the Marines hadn't gotten involved.
"Should we make a move?"
Tsuru looked up at the pensive Kong. The situation was quite favorable.
No matter whether the Explosion Pirates or the Richest Group won, they would both suffer losses. The Marines might be able to take advantage of that.
"Sengoku is in the New World, right?"
"Yes."
"Then send him to Poppy Island. Gild Tesoro is the primary target. He should only make a move if he's confident he can succeed."
Kong was decisive and direct.
Gild Tesoro was a ticking time bomb for the World Government. Money's allure was simply too powerful.
He was a threat at every moment.
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