Holy Land Mary Geoise, Pangu City.
The Gorosei—the highest authorities of the World Government—had finished reading the latest report from Impel Down.
Blond Square Face set down the intelligence report and said grimly, "Impel Down suffered severe losses. Columbus, Magellan, Dagama, and others died in battle, while Golden Lion Shiki and Red Count Red escaped."
Bald Old Man with Glasses and Sword adjusted his glasses and said sharply, "This is the greatest scandal in Impel Down's history. Should we transfer some personnel from the Navy and Army over there?"
Scarred Head Old Man shook his head. "No need. Impel Down's Chief Jailer, Cook, is strong enough to suppress the prison. The Navy's combat strength is somewhat lacking as well."
"You want to promote Cook to warden?" Blond Square Face asked.
"What else can we do? Columbus and Magellan are both dead. Aside from Cook, no one in Impel Down can hold things down now. His ability to kill Bullet and Byrnndi proves his strength," Scarred Head Old Man said helplessly.
"Agreed!" Curly Haired Old Man nodded.
"That works." Long Bearded Old Man also approved.
After weighing the pros and cons, Bald Old Man with Glasses and Sword also agreed, but he raised another issue. "The Shichibukai plan I proposed before is now extremely necessary."
"This..." Curly Haired Old Man frowned.
The other three also looked grave. The turbulent seas truly worried them.
Especially now that Golden Lion and Red Count had escaped Impel Down, the Navy would face even greater pressure. This forced them to consider a new plan to quickly stabilize the seas.
To the Gorosei, maintaining their rule, world stability, and the balance among the affiliated nations were what mattered most.
Impel Down, inside the warden's office in Scorching Hell.
After Sengoku left, this became Cook's Temporary Office.