At that very moment.
Aboard the Flying Pirates' fifth pirate ship, a Pirate Executive named Feilun quietly took out a Den Den Mushi in the cabin.
"Golden Lion has surrounded Roger."
Feilun's true identity was actually an undercover agent Sengoku had sent into the Flying Pirates.
Not only could the Vivre Card Fragment on an undercover agent be used to locate them,
it could also allow the agent to create chaos and panic among the enemy at a critical moment.
Of course, intelligence gathering was still the main purpose.
"I understand. Be careful."
The Den Den Mushi imitated Sengoku's voice.
Feilun put away the Den Den Mushi, then quietly returned to the deck and continued monitoring Roger and Golden Lion.
At that moment, Roger shouted.
"Shiki, I have no interest in ruling anyone."
"If I can't do whatever I want, then what's the point of being a pirate?"
"No matter how much pressure you put on me, I'll still reject your demands."
After hearing Roger's reply, Buggy anxiously clutched his head. "Captain, there are dozens of ships over there!"
Shiki stood at the bow and said with a contemptuous gaze, "In other words, are you telling me to end your life here?"
Dozens of ships attacked a single ship at the same time.
Under the barrage of cannon fire, the Oro Jackson would be blasted full of holes.
"I mean I'm going to take all of you down." Roger's eyes glowed red as he answered, revealing his murderous intent.
Roger was not a man with a good temper.
"Men, cut them down!"
Golden Lion swung the sword in his hand. Dozens of ships approached the Oro Jackson and began bombarding it.
"Brothers, take them down!"
Roger swung the sword in his hand without the slightest hint of fear.
One ship against more than thirty—the great battle erupted in an instant.
Taking advantage of the battle, Feilun picked up the Den Den Mushi and contacted Sengoku, informing him that the two sides had engaged.
However, just after Feilun finished reporting and was preparing to return to the deck, the already-dark sky suddenly filled with raging winds and towering waves.
The pirate ship Feilun was aboard happened to be struck and swallowed by a massive wave.
"Feilun, Feilun."
Sengoku tried contacting Feilun several times, but he could no longer get through.
"What happened?" Garp asked.
"I can't reach Feilun." Sengoku looked at the Vivre Card Fragment in his hand.
Vivre Cards were special items found only in the New World.
They were neither afraid of water nor fire.
They were made by mixing the owner's fingernails into the material, forming a type of paper that represented the owner's life force.
People usually tore off pieces and gave them to relatives or friends they were about to part from, and the torn pieces would attract one another.
A Vivre Card shrank when its owner became weak and returned to its original size when its owner recovered.
When a Vivre Card slowly turned to ash, it meant that its owner was already close to death!
At that moment, Garp looked at the Vivre Card as it began to shrink.
"Have they been discovered?" Sengoku clenched his fists.
Sengoku did not know what was happening at the scene. He could only make judgments through the Vivre Card.
Garp remained silent.
Being an undercover agent was no easy task.
Far too many undercover agents had sacrificed themselves over the years.
They were unsung heroes!
At that moment, the fleet from G-1 and the fleet led by Sengoku from Headquarters joined forces.
Victor boarded Sengoku's warship and immediately noticed that Sengoku was in a terrible mood.
"Admiral Sengoku, did something happen?"
Victor asked.
Sengoku shook his head without answering Victor.
Sengoku ordered, "The situation has changed. We'll head directly to Edowar Beach."
"Yes." Victor saluted, then turned and exchanged a glance with Light and Connor.
Light and Connor went to relay the order.
The following morning.
Buru buru...
Buru buru...
At that moment, the Den Den Mushi in Sengoku's arms began to ring.
"Hello." Sengoku picked up the Den Den Mushi.
Kong said to Sengoku, "The war between Roger and Golden Lion is over."
"How is that possible?" Sengoku asked in shock.
Kong said, "Right after they started fighting, they encountered terrible weather. Half of Golden Lion's fleet was destroyed by the waves."
"Half of the fleet..."
When Sengoku heard this, he did not feel the slightest excitement.
Kong continued, "Golden Lion and his remaining fleet have already withdrawn, while Roger and his crew are missing. You should withdraw as well."
"Yes."
Sengoku nodded.
The target of the Marines and the World Government was Roger.
As for Golden Lion, he was not their main concern.
Besides, Golden Lion's existence served to maintain a balance in the New World.
After ending the call, Sengoku summoned all the officers for a meeting.
The subject of the meeting was retreat.
"Why are we retreating?"
"Golden Lion has suffered heavy losses. This is the perfect opportunity to eliminate him!"
"Exactly, why retreat now?"
The Marines' younger generation could not understand it at all.
They all longed to use their own strength to punish evil, uphold justice, and protect the innocent.
At that moment, Sakazuki said nothing.
His entire expression was somewhat gloomy.
"Are you used to it?"
Victor came to Sakazuki's side.
Sakazuki was alone now.
Onigumo and Dogman had been transferred to other units.
Sakazuki wore a dark expression all day, and no one wanted to speak with him. He also never took the initiative to approach anyone else.
After hearing Victor's question, Sakazuki still said nothing.
"Want to come to G-1?" Victor said to Sakazuki. "I want to accomplish something big, and I need your help."
"?" Sakazuki looked at Victor in confusion.
Victor took out a cigarette and handed one to Sakazuki. "We're actually the same kind of people. Our methods are simply different."
The same kind of people? Of course they weren't.
Victor was only trying to draw closer to him, which was why he offered those polite words.
Sakazuki did not object. He nodded and said, "I agree with your dream."
Purify the sea and eliminate all evil upon it!
Absolute justice!
Sakazuki agreed with Victor's beliefs.
Victor asked, "Then shall we join forces for the time being?"
"Join forces?" Sakazuki did not understand.
Victor said, "Don't you think this is a good opportunity to eliminate Golden Lion?"
"Mm." Sakazuki nodded.
Victor said, "If we join forces, and add the troops from G-1, we might succeed if we launch a surprise attack."
Victor had considered it carefully. If he relied on himself alone, capturing Golden Lion would be nearly impossible.
However, if he joined forces with Sakazuki, their chances of success would be much higher.
"When?" Sakazuki asked.
Victor said, "The sooner, the better, of course. We should strike while they're still weakened."
Sakazuki asked, "Then how will we find their location?"
Golden Lion's territory was not fixed.
Because of the Float-Float Fruit's ability, he could move his base at any time.
Victor smiled faintly. "I have my own way."
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