The Prodigies of the Era

"Have any outstanding geniuses emerged from the seas?" Sengoku asked. This was something the Marine Headquarters had been searching for all along. Many of these geniuses and prodigies had shown their unique talents at a young age, and the Navy's goal was to find them.

The young Kuzan was encountered by Vice Admiral Tsuru and joined the Navy. He had already received several years of training from Tsuru before joining the elite training camp, so Kuzan was naturally inclined to be a pacifist.

Since we can't wait for those geniuses to join the Navy, we'll have to let the Navy actively seek them out.

"Yes." The intelligence officer nodded and took out a photograph. It showed a young child, and what was surprising was that he also had a Demon Hand was dozens of times larger than his body and covered in red hair.

"The child named Gullant was brought back by Aokiji Admiral time ago. He was born with an uncontrollable Demon Hand and possesses terrifying power."

"His specific physical potential is still unclear. If he can master it, he may have the potential to become a top-tier combatant. However, it's a pity that he is only five years old now, and he will have many years before he can fully mature."

"Hmm, I know a little about it." Sengoku knew about Gullant, but hadn't paid much attention. Gullant's Demon Hand was extremely dangerous, seemingly possessing its own consciousness. The Naval Science Department was currently researching a device to suppress the Demon Hand, otherwise it could go out of control at any time.

Next, the intelligence officer produced a photograph of a blond child dressed in aristocratic attire, wearing a black top hat with goggles, and holding a steel pipe as a weapon.

"This is Otruk Sabo, the son of Outlook III, a nobleman from the Kingdom of Goa. He is a monster from the East Blue Guard Training Camp and is hailed as a shining new star in the East Blue."

"Although he is a nobleman, he is approachable and has a perfect personality. He is being groomed as a future Admiral the East Blue Guard. He possesses exceptional combat talent. At only ten years old, he defeated a pirate with a bounty of thirty million a year ago on his own."

"According to our sources, the East Blue Kingdom Alliance has even prepared a precious Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit for him, but unfortunately we haven't been able to find out what its specific abilities are."

"Damn it!" Upon hearing the Mythical Zoan, Sengoku felt a pang of unease. Just how powerful were the hidden resources of these kingdoms? He immediately produced a Mythical Zoan.

For example, the Kingdom of Meinz of the powerful Tiresfa Kingdom in the West Blue is a Logia Devil Fruit User. It is undoubtedly a top-tier Devil Fruit. The Air-Air Fruit had a terrifying reputation hundreds of years ago, but it has not appeared for hundreds of years since. It must have been collected by the Tiresfa Kingdom. There must be many similar cases on the sea.

The combined strength of these kingdom alliances is terrifying.

"How wonderful it would be if such a talent could join the navy," Sengoku couldn't help but sigh. "Such a personality would be perfect for the navy, but unfortunately, I know it's impossible."

Similarly, since he's being groomed as an Admiral, how could the navy possibly offer him better treatment?

The power of this sea area is comparable to that of the Navy in terms of teaching staff, not to mention that they have already prepared precious Devil Fruit.

The status of nobility can also serve as a link between nobles and ordinary residents.

Another photo. It shows a young man with slightly delicate features, sharp eyes, a strong physique, and short brown hair. He stands on a small hill made up of fallen corpses, with a group of his men behind him.

"Serizawa, an orphan, was born on a chaotic island called Suzuran in the West Blue. To survive, he began fighting at a young age. He possesses a terrifying appetite, a powerful physique, superhuman strength, and amazing regenerative abilities, which gradually manifest as he grows up, earning him the title of King of Ten Thousand Beasts."

"This is a young man with the demeanor of a king, possessing Conqueror's Haki. He has gathered a group of subordinates, and at the age of fourteen, he led his men to defeat all other forces on Suzuran Island one by one, unifying the entire island and instantly becoming famous in the West Blue."

"In the months that followed, Serizawa was adopted by West Blue tycoon Jack Seizer, inheriting the Rusado surname and receiving Seizer's special training. Now sixteen years old, he has joined the West Sea Guard and received the Mythical Zoan Behemoth Form from the West Blue Alliance. He is destined to be a future Admiral of the West Sea Guard."

Another Mythical Zoan! Sengoku didn't know what to say. Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit are even more precious than Logia, but judging from the current situation on the sea, there are more Mythical Zoan users than Logia users, exceeding ten in total, which was unimaginable before.

Such a monster, born in the West Blue, was naturally the first to be recruited by the West Blue Alliance.

With immense potential, powerful Devil Fruit, and excellent upbringing, there is no doubt that these young monsters have the qualities to become Admiral.

"Anything else?" Sengoku rubbed his temples and sighed. "We have talented people, but they're not ours."

"Yes, with the establishment of the Four Seas Alliance and the formation of the Four Seas Guard, many talents have emerged in recent years during the process of expanding recruitment. I won't list them all, but Sabo and Serizawa are the two most representative ones from the East Blue and West Blue, respectively."

"Both the South China Sea Guard and the North China Sea Guard have also introduced their own monsters, all personally selected and endowed with top-tier abilities, as their representatives. In short, it's very difficult for us to get involved in the Four Seas."

Times have changed. Due to various factors, geniuses and monsters have emerged in droves, the Four Seas Alliance is expanding, and its deterrent power is increasing.

The unrest in the four seas has been effectively suppressed, which is a good situation, but it has nothing to do with the Navy, let alone the World Government.

"Another trend is that with the establishment and expansion of the Four Seas Guard, its power is obviously increasing. Correspondingly, the average strength of the Four Seas pirates has also increased significantly. Nowadays, there are quite a few pirates in the Four Seas with bounties of over 100 million, and the highest bounty is as high as 270 million."

That's for sure. The harsh environment spurred the improvement of strength. In addition, the spread of the Marine Six Styles and even the Haki training method had the greatest impact on the Four Seas.

The New World, on the other hand, hasn't changed much.

However, it is also true that the Four Seas are more stable, with a large population living in great safety and protected by the Sea Guards. Pirates are confined to certain areas and are clearly suppressed by the Four Seas Guard.

This creates a relatively stable situation, much like the World Government in the past. The higher-ups of the Four Seas Alliance do not want to eliminate all pirates and need to maintain a balance.

As one's level rises, one's perspective naturally broadens, allowing one to see further.

The rise of pirates was unstoppable because the Four Seas Alliance could not cover the entire sea area, and not all kingdoms joined them; geographical location and various other factors played a role.

The East Blue Alliance's influence covers only half of the East China Sea, while the West Blue Alliance is the largest, covering a full 80%, followed by the South China Sea Alliance at about 70%, and the North China Sea Alliance also covers half.

The chaotic North Sea North Blue Alliance might still be a small, insignificant organization if it weren't for Chris Cabot, a top-tier fighter.

But it was precisely because of this top-tier expert that the North Blue Alliance was able to be established so quickly, and the situation in the North Sea became much more stable.

The East China Sea is at a disadvantage compared to other sea areas. Unlike other sea areas, it does not have top-level combat power stationed there. Although there are many strong people, it is always inferior to other sea areas on the surface.

The identity of Kukulkan Koyater, the emperor of the South China Sea and the King of Darkness, has begun to emerge from the shadows, serving as a powerful tool to deter the South China Sea.

Besides nurturing young geniuses like Sabo, the East Blue Alliance is trying to invite powerful figures hidden in the East Blue to come out of seclusion. At the same time, they also want to recruit the naval Garp the Hero to the East Blue Guard, but Garp refused.

However, East Blue is Garp's hometown after all, and Garp cares about it very much, promising to return to East Blue every now and then.

"Anything with the pirates?" Sengoku also needed to keep an eye on the young forces on the pirate side, because they might become a major enemy of the Navy in the future.

Every year, there are many Supernovas. Some stay in the Grand Line, some are eliminated by the Navy, and many more go to the New World. The Supernovas who survive are quickly transformed into well -New World known pirates after being tempered by the New World, and they challenge the local forces of the New World.

What the Warring States Period is really concerned about are those guys with terrifying potential who, if they grow up, can really have an impact on the pattern of the new world.

Just like the red-haired man now, who has begun to show the aura of a king, he may very well become the fifth Sea Emperor in the coming years.

But Shanks had already fully matured, and the Navy couldn't stop him no matter what they tried.

If such monsters truly appear, they must be nipped in the bud before they grow to maturity.

Over the years, the Navy has dealt with two young pirates who possess Conqueror's Haki.

"Yes, but it's difficult for us to take action against them."

As he spoke, the intelligence officer took out two photographs and placed them in front of Sengoku.

A young girl with long, gradient-colored white hair that gradually changes from white to green and then to blue from the top of her head to the ends.

It had a pair of distinctive red demon horns on its head.

He had a spiked club slung over his shoulder.

Sengoku immediately recognized her. "This is Kaido's daughter, isn't it?"

He spoke with some emotion, not realizing that Kaido's daughter had grown up so much.

He had previously obtained information about Yamato, but Yamato was well protected and there was very little information about him, so he didn't pay special attention to him.

"That's right. After this period of investigation, we've found that this girl named Yamato is the daughter of Kaido of the Beasts, the emperor of the New World, and the princess of the Beasts Pirates. She inherited Kaido of the Beasts's powerful bloodline and is also Mythical Zoan, the Cat-Cat Fruit, White Tiger form, making her a formidable threat."

"We speculate that among the two members sent by the Beasts Pirates during the kendo tournament seven years ago, besides 'White Fox' Krell, the other one wearing a mask was probably her. Yamato was only eight years old at the time."

The intelligence officer beside him said seriously, "Besides that, there are three young monsters with Yamato, all of them Ancient Species Devil Fruit Devil Fruit User. They are probably Kaido of the Beasts's reserve force and will pose a great threat in the future."

Aside from the Night Pirates, the Beasts Pirates pose the greatest threat to Sengoku right now. They have a large number of strong members, a large pool of growing talent, and formidable scientific research capabilities.

The terrible Red Demon Virus was already very troublesome, keeping Staff Officer He busy at the Naval Science Department and significantly increasing his workload.

Besides, this is just one virus; who knows what kind of viruses that Beasts Pirates will research in the future.

Furthermore, the territories of the Beasts Pirates and the Night Pirates are adjacent, and a buffer zone directly prevents conflict from occurring.

The Beasts Pirates' rising momentum poses an increasingly significant threat and needs to be suppressed. Furthermore, Beasts Pirates provocations against the World Government are the fundamental reason why the Navy is going to war with Beasts Pirates.

The World Government is dealing with Wano Country, the Navy is dealing with the Beasts Pirates, and in the Beasts Sea, Wano Country is also secretly sending people to steal the Road Sign Stone, causing considerable friction. This is the current relationship between these parties.

Research on the antidote has yielded some results, and it is believed that it will be developed within one or two months, much faster than the originally anticipated six months.

The Marine Headquarters has begun preparations for war against the Beasts Pirates again, having obtained some intelligence about Beasts Pirates. Compared to before, the Marines are now much better prepared.

"Who is this?" Sengoku's gaze fell on another girl, with long blue hair, a cold and beautiful temperament, and eyes full of confidence.

He was wearing a white military uniform, a military cap, and a rapier at his waist. This uniform was completely different from the style of the navy, or rather, it wasn't a military uniform at all, but a custom-made one.

The most obvious feature is the three skulls in the middle of her hat, with a crossbones at the back. Who in the New World doesn't know or recognize this symbol?

"A member of the Night Pirates?" he asked, though he already knew for sure.

"Yes, Lute Esdeath was born on a small island called Frost Island in the Night Sea Domain. The environment is harsh, covered in ice and snow all year round, and inhabited by a group of ferocious beasts. The island's inhabitants rely on very primitive hunting methods to survive."

"She possesses immense potential and a deeply ingrained belief in the survival of the fittest. It is said that she began hunting ferocious beasts at the age of four, and at the age of ten, the island was officially connected to the outside world. She was spotted by 'Hunter' Rain Gari, one of the Seven Demon Kings of the Night Pirates, and brought back to the Night Pirates for training."

"He appeared in the Combat Pyramid at the age of twelve, and three years have passed since then. At the age of fifteen, he ascended to the fourteenth level of the Combat Pyramid with his formidable strength. He possesses powerful physical skills and swordsmanship, and has Awakening Observation Haki. His goal is the Devil Fruit Temperature Fruit, which is located at the top of the Combat Pyramid."

"He is very likely to reach the top of the Combat Pyramid within two or three years, breaking the record for the youngest person to reach the eighteenth level. He can be said to be one of the people with the best chance of obtaining the Temperature Fruit in the Combat Pyramid right now, and he poses a huge threat."

"Is that so?" The Beasts Pirates' reserve force has amazing potential, and the Night Pirates are no less impressive, with Esdeath being the most outstanding among them.

Also attracting the attention of the Navy is "Grim Reaper" Doc Q, who has become one of the Thirteen Demon Generals and possesses extremely dangerous abilities Devil Fruit User.

A young fighter named Burgess, possessing superhuman strength, also honed his skills within the Combat Pyramid.

Van Augur, the younger brother of "Death Gun" Kos, the sharpshooter of the Night Pirates.

There are many similar examples, all honing their skills within the Combat Pyramid. Besides facing the sea, the Combat Pyramid itself is a platform for training subordinates.

The Navy's chances of success in targeting them are almost zero, because the Combat Pyramid consists mainly of people of similar strength fighting each other.

Unless you are extremely strong and have just entered the Combat Pyramid, then fight your way up from the bottom, the chances of encountering such a character are very low.

As a rising star within the Night Pirates, he will definitely operate behind the scenes, and it's unlikely he'll encounter an opponent whose strength is too far inferior to his own.

Seeing other forces growing stronger and producing amazing talents, while their own side lacked such individuals, was somewhat frustrating.

Gullant is too young and his potential has not yet been fully realized, while Smoker, although he can be given special attention, has not yet reached a level that is truly amazing.

His personality needs refinement; he doesn't pay enough attention to physical skills; he relies too much on his Devil Fruit abilities; and he's not yet proficient in using Haki.

He's always causing trouble and getting into problems. It's always best to compare; he used to think Smoker was alright, but now he thinks Smoker needs rigorous training.

In Garp's words, it's "the Fist of Love."

"It's time to pay more attention to the new generation of the navy," Sengoku mused, a serious glint in his eyes.

In the navy, many naval cadets simply complete the training tasks set by their instructors and that's it; few cadets voluntarily train extra and become stronger.

How could such a new generation of naval personnel grow up quickly? He felt he needed to urge them on.

"Have all Marine Branch keep an eye out for any young geniuses and try to recruit them," Sengoku ordered.

As the intelligence agents departed, Sengoku sighed once more. His only consolation was that the World Government had sent over a batch of Devil Fruit, some of which possessed decent abilities.