Akainu, Let's Join Forces

At this very moment.

Inside one of the Flying Pirates' ships, number 5, a Pirate Executive named Flywheel quietly took out a Den Den Mushi in the ship's cabin.

"Golden Lion has surrounded Roger."

Flywheel's true identity was actually a spy sent by Sengoku to the Flying Pirates.

Not only could they locate the spy through the Vivre Card Fragment on their person.

But they could also have the spy cause chaos and panic among the enemy at critical moments.

Of course, the main purpose was intelligence gathering.

"I understand. Be careful."

The Den Den Mushi mimicked Sengoku's voice.

Flywheel put the Den Den Mushi away, then quietly returned to the deck, continuing to monitor Roger and Golden Lion.

Just then, Roger shouted loudly.

"Shiki, I have no interest in ruling."

"If I can't do as I please, what's the point of being a Pirate?"

"No matter how much pressure you put on me, I will refuse your demand."

Upon hearing Roger's reply, Buggy panicked and clutched his head, "Captain, they have dozens of ships!"

Shiki stood at the bow of his ship, looking down with disdain and said, "So, your answer is for me to end your life right here?"

Dozens of ships attacking a single ship simultaneously.

Under a barrage of cannon fire, the Golden Jackson would be riddled with holes.

"I mean to kill all of you," Roger replied, his eyes flashing red, his killing intent evident.

Roger was not a man with a good temper.

"Lads, kill them!"

Golden Lion swung the sword in his hand. Dozens of ships closed in on the Golden Jackson and began their bombardment.

"Brothers, take them down!"

Roger swung the sword in his hand, showing no fear.

One ship against over thirty ships. The great battle instantly erupted.

Taking advantage of the start of the battle, Flywheel picked up the Den Den Mushi and contacted Sengoku, informing him of the news that both sides had engaged in battle.

However, just as Flywheel finished reporting and was about to return to the deck, the already dark sky suddenly erupted with fierce winds and colossal waves.

The Pirate ship Flywheel was on was struck by a giant wave and swallowed.

"Flywheel, Flywheel."

Sengoku tried to contact Flywheel multiple times but could not reach him.

"What's wrong?" Garp asked.

"I can't reach Flywheel," Sengoku said, looking at the Vivre Card Fragment in his hand.

Vivre Cards were special items found only in the New World.

They were resistant to both water and fire.

Made by mixing one's fingernails into the material, they were pieces of paper representing the owner's life force.

Normally, people would tear them and give them to loved ones or friends before parting, and the torn pieces would attract each other.

The Vivre Card would shrink when the owner weakened and return to its original size when the owner recovered.

When the Vivre Card slowly turned to ash, it meant the owner was close to death!

At this moment, Garp looked at the Vivre Card, and it began to shrink.

"Were they discovered?" Sengoku clenched his fist.

Sengoku did not know the situation on-site; he could only make judgments based on the Vivre Card.

Garp remained silent.

Being a spy was not an easy job.

Too many spies had sacrificed their lives over the years.

They were unsung heroes!

At this time, the fleet from Branch G1 and Sengoku's fleet from Headquarters merged.

Victor boarded Sengoku's warship and noticed that Sengoku's mood was very bad.

"Admiral Sengoku, is something wrong?"

Victor inquired.

Sengoku shook his head without answering Victor.

Sengoku ordered, "The situation has changed. We're heading directly to Edwal Beach."

"Yes." Victor gave a salute, then turned and signaled to Wright and Connor.

Wright and Connor went to relay the orders.

The next morning.

Buru buru...

Buru buru...

At this moment, the Den Den Mushi in Sengoku's arms rang.

"Hello." Sengoku picked up the Den Den Mushi.

Kong said to Sengoku, "Roger and Golden Lion's war has ended."

"How is that possible?" Sengoku asked in surprise.

Kong said, "Just as they started fighting, terrible weather arrived. Half of Golden Lion's fleet was wiped out by the waves."

"Half the fleet..."

Sengoku felt no excitement upon hearing this news.

Kong continued, "Golden Lion and his remaining fleet have retreated, and Roger's group's whereabouts are unknown. So, you should retreat as well."

"Understood."

Sengoku nodded.

The Navy and World Government's target was Roger.

As for Golden Lion, he wasn't the primary concern.

Moreover, Golden Lion's existence actually served to balance the New World.

After ending the call, Sengoku summoned all the generals for a meeting.

The meeting's topic was the retreat.

"Why are we retreating?"

"Golden Lion is severely weakened now. Isn't this a perfect opportunity to eliminate him!"

"Yeah, why retreat!"

The new generation of Navy officers couldn't understand.

They all yearned to use their strength to punish evil and uphold justice.

At this moment, Sakazuki remained silent.

He looked somewhat grim.

"Are you used to it?"

Victor approached Sakazuki.

Sakazuki was now alone.

Onigumo and Dogman had been transferred to other units.

Sakazuki had been scowling all day, and no one wanted to talk to him, nor did he approach others.

Upon hearing Victor's question, Sakazuki remained silent.

"Want to come to Branch G1?" Victor said to Sakazuki. "I want to do something big, and I need your help."

"?" Sakazuki looked at Victor in confusion.

Victor took out a cigarette and offered one to Sakazuki. "We're actually the same kind of people, just with different methods."

The same kind of people? Of course not.

Victor just wanted to get closer, so he spoke some polite words.

Sakazuki didn't object and nodded, saying, "I agree with your dream."

Purify the seas, eliminate all evil at sea!

Absolute justice!

Sakazuki agreed with Victor's viewpoint.

Victor asked, "So, shall we form a temporary alliance?"

"Alliance?" Sakazuki didn't understand.

Victor said, "Don't you think this is a good opportunity to eliminate Golden Lion?"

"Mhm." Sakazuki nodded.

Victor said, "If we join forces, along with the troops from Branch G1, and launch a surprise attack, we might succeed."

Victor had considered that if he were alone, capturing Golden Lion would be nearly impossible.

However, if he teamed up with Sakazuki, the success rate would be much higher.

"When?" Sakazuki asked.

Victor said, "The sooner the better, of course. While they're severely weakened."

Sakazuki asked, "Then how do we find their location?"

The Golden Lion's territory isn't fixed.

Because of the Golden Lion's Float-Float Fruit ability, it can move its base at any time.

Victor smiled slightly and said, "I have my ways."