Umbrella

Buru Buru...

Buru Buru...

The Den Den Mushi in Victor's office rang.

Victor picked up the receiver.

"Victor." The Den Den Mushi mimicked Kong's voice.

"Fleet Admiral, is something wrong?" Victor asked.

Kong sighed and said, "I know you want to eliminate all Pirates, but some things can't be rushed."

Victor's dream of 'purifying the seas' was already common knowledge.

Therefore, Victor needed power and wealth.

Kong couldn't deny Victor's motives.

It was just that Victor's justice was too extreme.

It did not currently align with the World Government's strategy.

"I understand what you mean."

Victor showed no emotion.

Kong said, "Pay more attention to Roger and Golden Lion. This is also the Gorosei's intention."

"Yes." Victor ended the call, then ordered Wright to relay the command to cancel the Level 1 alert.

"Did you hear? Vice Admiral Victor's actions have been terminated."

"They definitely had to be restricted. He caused a huge stir right from the start."

"If things really went according to Vice Admiral Victor's plan, the New World would have descended into chaos."

After the Level 1 alert was lifted, the Marine Soldiers at Branch G1 breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, they were gathered together chatting.

During the alert, they had been on edge every day, unable to eat or sleep peacefully.

There were also dozens of checks by the inspection team every day, which even prohibited the officers and Marine Soldiers of Branch G1 from chatting.

However, after Victor cut off one of Kari's hands and demanded that Kari hand over the black market client list...

The Marine Soldiers of Branch G1 understood Victor's intentions.

Victor intended to take action against all Pirates.

Pirates' firearms and cannons were partly obtained through robbery, but most required purchasing from the black market.

Therefore, by obtaining the client list, along with delivery times, locations, and dates, they could pinpoint the Pirates' locations.

Victor wasn't deliberately making things difficult for them; he genuinely intended to eliminate those Pirates.

"What a shame. If Vice Admiral Victor could have succeeded, it would have been a great thing."

At this moment, a Marine Soldier lamented.

This Marine Soldier was named West, and his hometown had been destroyed by Pirates. His parents and younger sister had all been killed by Pirates.

Therefore, he harbored a deep hatred for Pirates.

If the seas could truly be purified, he would be willing to join in and follow Victor.

Gion and Kaki were transferred back to Marine Headquarters.

Marine Headquarters was indeed short on combat power.

At the same time, having Gion and Kaki remain by Victor's side would give Victor more room to maneuver.

Whether it was the Gorosei, Kong, or Sengoku, they all hoped that Victor would serve as a deterrent, a nail stuck in the New World, making things uncomfortable for the Great Pirates there.

At this moment.

Inside Branch G5.

Borsalino was reading the newspaper.

Most of the recent news in the papers was about newly debuted Pirate rookies.

The Great Pirates had not been very active lately.

"Did you hear? Senior Victor was reprimanded."

"What happened?"

"Senior Victor wanted to purify the New World, but his plan was rejected by Headquarters."

"Really? Where did you hear that?"

"I just heard it from Major General Matt."

Two military academy graduates from this year, who had now been promoted to Lieutenant, were discussing the rumor of Victor being 'reprimanded.'

The reprimand was a recent rumor.

As for whether it existed, it was all rumors and hearsay.

However, Branch G1 did indeed cancel its Level 1 alert status, that much is a fact.

Borsalino drank his coffee and continued reading the newspaper.

Compared to Victor, he was much more low-key.

At this moment, Sakazuki sat in the restaurant, quietly eating lunch.

Onigumo and Doberman were chatting.

"I didn't expect Victor to be serious."

"We really underestimated him."

Onigumo and Doberman hadn't expected Victor to actually attack the black market.

Of course, the black market was indeed a place where filth gathered.

Pirates would send their spoils of war to the black market to fence, and they would also purchase weapons, or even Devil Fruits, from the black market.

Victor starting with the black market could indeed lead to great achievements.

Akainu remained silent. He didn't dislike Victor's actions.

On the contrary, he even admired Victor a little.

He dared to act and dared to take responsibility.

It was a pity that Marine Headquarters was too cowardly!

"Sakazuki, it would be great if we had the power to make decisions," Onigumo said with emotion.

"Yeah, there are too many incompetent people at Headquarters," Doberman agreed.

At this moment, Kizaru and the others looked towards Onigumo and the others.

"Let's keep our voices down, don't let them hear."

Onigumo reminded Doberman.

The incompetent people they were referring to were the current power-holders at Headquarters.

Those Vice Admirals, Admirals, and Fleet Admirals who could command them.

During their time at Branch G5, although they had carried out many missions, their efforts against the Pirates of the New World were like scratching an itch through a boot, completely ineffective.

To purify the New World, a full-scale war against it was necessary.

Sakazuki picked up his tray and left.

Kizaru and the others watched Sakazuki.

Sakazuki had been quiet lately, like a dormant volcano.

"Is Senior's mood alright recently?" Wright asked Connor cautiously.

"Can't tell if it's good or bad," Connor replied.

"I really hope Senior can become Fleet Admiral soon, then he'll have autonomy."

Wright's thoughts were the same as Akainu's current ones.

They both believed that becoming Navy Fleet Admiral would allow them to decide the strategic direction of the Navy.

At this moment, Victor was writing a reply.

Oren had written him a letter.

Oren mentioned in the letter that he wanted the Kingdom of Arthur to also make a donation.

However, Oren didn't know how to go about it.

The Kingdom of Arthur was a member nation of the World Government.

The Navy couldn't openly go in and extort them.

In his letter, Victor encouraged and supported Oren, but as for the method?

Victor didn't mention it at all.

Victor simply told Oren that he believed in Oren's ability to overcome any difficulties.

"Connor." At this moment, Victor called out towards the door.

Connor walked over.

Victor said, "Go reply to Colonel Oren."

"Yes." Connor took the letter and left.

The fax was delivered to Branch 189.

Oren looked at Victor's reply, and a smile spread across his face.

"Sir, did Lord Victor provide a method?"

The deputy beside Oren asked.

"This letter is enough." Oren laughed heartily, then said to his deputy, "Send invitations to the nobles of the Kingdom of Arthur."

"Yes." The deputy turned to carry out the order.

"With Lord Victor backing me, I have nothing to worry about."

Oren smoked his cigarette, feeling smug.

Although Victor hadn't replied with any specific method, he had still given a reply.

Victor's meaning was: No matter what you do, I will support you.

Because there was no objection in his reply.

No objection meant approval!

Oren planned to try diplomacy before force. He would first invite the nobles of the Kingdom of Arthur to a banquet and ask them for money there.

Of course, if these nobles refused to give him money, he had ways to deal with them.

Furthermore, the consequences of their refusal would be borne by the entire Kingdom of Arthur!