Kizaru: How Am I Supposed to Sell Out the Celestial Dragons?

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The New World.

White Dragon Emperor had already arrived at his loyal new Marine Headquarters.

The original G1 Branch was completely renamed after discussions among the New Marines high command.

This is no longer the Old Marines's G1 Branch.

It's the new Marineford of the New Marines!

New Marineford.

The top floor of the Justice Building, the New Marines Fleet Admiral's Office.

The leaders of the New Marines gathered together.

Fleet Admiral, Fleet Admiral Candidate, and two Admiral...

A small office housed nearly a handful of "top-tier combatants from the ocean."

Has Grandma Tsuru He not sent any messages yet?

Storm sat calmly to the side and casually asked.

"What are the Gorosei thinking? Will they directly mobilize [Uranus, the Uranus] to launch a 'sky-drop attack' on New Marineford?"

The prospect of New Marine Fleet Admiral Candidate is not to be ignored.

What's more, what Storm said was quite sensational.

"Don't say such terrible things so casually, Storm."

Zephyr glanced helplessly at Storm, his tone gentle despite the reproach.

"As far as I know, the World Government hasn't activated the power of [Uranus] for at least Uranus years."

33 years?

Teacher Zephyr, isn't your number a little too precise?

Storm glanced at Zephyr with a subtle expression, silently rewinding time thirty-three years in his mind...

"Oh, so you're talking about the 'God Valley Incident'... Hmm? Wait a minute!"

Storm recalled for a moment, and the images of a skeleton and a fat slob flashed through his mind.

"God Valley was blasted apart by the World Government using the power of [Uranus Uranus? That can't be right!"

"What's wrong?"

Zephyr was stunned for a moment.

"Although I don't know where you learned the details of the 'God Valley Incident,' didn't that island in the West Blue completely disappear into the sea after that incident?"

"Wasn't it the World Government that used that [Ancient Weapon] to destroy the God Valley?"

"Probably not."

Storm shook his head and casually pulled out a few witnesses.

"Among my subordinates is an old pirate from the West Blue who was born ninety years ago. He has witnessed the sights of the God Valley."

"Furthermore, Gecko Moria and his 'Thriller Bark' are in my Whole Cake Island."

"According to my subordinate, Gecko Moria's 'Thriller Bark' is the 'God Valley'."

"So, the 'God Valley' wasn't destroyed by the World Government. The reason it disappeared in the West Blue is simply because... well, I can't be sure, it's just speculation for now—maybe it's because Golden Lion Shiki moved the God Valley from the West Blue."

Aokiji and Fujitora sat to the side, unable to get a word in edgewise at the conversation between the two "Fleet Admiral".

The latter, in particular.

Although Aokiji joined the Navy relatively "late".

When he was still a recruit, the Rocks Pirates had already disappeared for several years.

However, Aokiji has a master named "Garp".

Through Garp, and the remaining members of the Rocks Pirates scattered across the seas.

Although Aokiji did not personally participate in the God Valley Incident, he still had some understanding of it.

But Fujitora is different.

This "ronin swordsman" was indeed far less knowledgeable than Aokiji, who had Admiral for a period of time.

Yixiao was completely baffled by the exchange between Storm and Zephyr.

He did know Golden Lion Shiki.

But what about the "God Valley"...?

It sounds like a valley where the Celestial Dragons gather...

But don't the Celestial Dragons all live in that so-called "Holy Land, Mary Geoise"?

Yi Xiao looked confused.

Storm and Zephyr did not pay attention to the changes in the expressions of the two Admiral for the time being.

"Is that so?"

Zephyr's expression Satori dawned on him.

"Actually, I don't know much about the God Valley Incident, since I wasn't personally involved in it..."

"I only know from other people that the island completely disappeared after the God Valley Incident."

"I initially thought the World Government had used the power of the Ancient Weapon, but now it seems..."

"Then the last time [Uranus the Uranus] made a move was in the distant past."

"Uranus In short, there shouldn't be too much concern about the World Government directly mobilizing [Uranus]'s power."

The titles and legends surrounding Ancient Weapon are indeed terrifying.

Zephyr and Aokiji, who once served as admirals in the Old Marines Headquarters Admiral, both knew about the legends circulating on the high seas regarding [Ancient Weapon]... which were actually true.

Ancient Weapon truly possessed the power to destroy the world!

Leaving aside [Aquaman] and [Pluton] for now...

However, the [Uranus] can indeed easily sink an island! Completely erase an island from the sea!

This is the power of Ancient Weapon!

But.

Even for Zephyr, a veteran marine.

The power of [Uranus, the Uranus] exists only in legends.

Zephyr had never truly witnessed [Uranus the Uranus] unleash his ultimate power.

Upon hearing this, Storm nodded slightly.

He was indeed very worried Uranus the World Government might, at the slightest provocation, directly mobilize [Uranus] to bombard the new Marine Headquarters.

To this end.

Storm even deliberately moved the G5 Branch's location a little closer to the New World, distancing it slightly from Mary Geoise —something he had arranged last year.

However, it seems Uranus the World Government hasn't used the power of [Uranus] for quite some time now.

Why?

Could it be "energy"?

A possibility flashed through Storm's mind.

He felt that this guess was very likely to be close to the truth.

Storm knew that the World Government would once again activate [Uranus] to completely destroy the Kingdom Uranus Lulusia Kingdom, which was in the Paradise phase.

However Uranus Uranus was activated by the World Government.

Aside from the World Government's desire to eliminate "Emperor Sabo," who had discovered Imu's existence.

There is another reason.

That is, the World Government "stole" a certain amount of ocean-based new energy called [Mother Flame Mother Flame] from Vegapunk.

To test the effectiveness of this new ocean energy source, Imu personally selected the Lulusia Kingdom and used the power of [Uranus, the Uranus] to sink it into the sea.

Imu chose the Lulusia Kingdom because the island where the country is located is "close" enough. (The Lulusia Kingdom is close to the G-2 Branch.)

But this isn't a few years from now.

Vegapunk has not yet created the [Mother Flame].

[Uranus, the Heavenly Uranus] lacks sufficient starting energy...

This is not something that is incomprehensible.

"Regardless, we still need to remain sufficiently vigilant regarding the existence of [Uranus, the Uranus]..."

Storm stroked his chin, speaking thoughtfully.

"Professor Zephyr, what do you think about moving the G5 Branch's location again—never mind, let's pretend I didn't say that."

Today, the G5 Branch is very close to the Riskyled Archipelago.

This branch base can be considered a "sentinel base" established by the New Marines at the entrance to the New World, or a "frontline base" for the New Marines to confront the World Government.

This location is too special.

Even without the G5 Branch, other branch bases still need to be arranged.

Let's leave the G5 Branch there...

'But the enemy possesses Ancient Weapon, while I don't... This is still quite annoying!'

Storm's thoughts stirred slightly, and his eyes flickered.

'The remaining two Ancient Weapons, [Poseidon] and [Pluton Pluton... hmm.'

The White Dragon Emperor is spying on the power of Ancient Weapon!

Brubru--

Suddenly, a rapid Den Den Mushi a type of electric scooped-up denial-of-the-land) rang.

The New Marines leaders in the Fleet Admiral's Office all turned their attention to the desk in front of Zephyr.

"It should be A-He."

Zephyr first offered an explanation, then answered the Den Den Mushi.

"Ah-He? How's the situation with the Navy?"

"Many marines have already volunteered to head to the New World; be prepared to pick them up."

Vice Admiral Tsuru's calm voice came through the Den Den Mushi's receiver.

"In addition, the Gorosei haven't mobilized the navy's fleet on a large scale yet; they've only temporarily summoned all the current Shichibukai."

After delivering these two intelligence messages, Vice Admiral Tsuru hung up the Den Den Mushi.

After listening to Vice Admiral Tsuru's intelligence report, Zephyr subconsciously looked at Storm.

"Zephyr- sensei, why are you looking at me like that? I'm not Shichibukai!"

Storm was puzzled by the look Zephyr was giving him.

"But then again, which of the Shichibukai could the World Government possibly summon?"

Last year alone, the Shichibukai organization expelled three members.

Among them, Hanafuda, the King of Lizards, and Doflamingo, the Heavenly Yaksha, were "passively" removed from the list.

White Dragon Emperor Storm was "voluntarily" removed from the list.

As for the remaining Shichibukai...

Sand Crocodile and Gecko Moria are currently residing in Totto Land.

Others include Hawk Eyes, Sea Knight, and Snake Princess...

Would these three care about a forced summons from the World Government?

Storm explained his analysis, and then added to it.

"Just pay attention to these three: Hawk Eyes Mihawk, Sea Knight Jinbe, Snake Princess Hancock."

"Um..."

Just as Zephyr was about to say something, the Den Den Mushi rang again.

"This time it's Borsalino."

The next moment, Den Den Mushi's signature slick voice came through the Kizaru's receiver.

"Moshi moshi~ Is that Teacher Zephyr? Why is there no sound~"

"Don't waste your time just because you have a black Den Den Mushi!" Borsalino

Several veins bulged on Zephyr's brow as he asked seriously.

"Are you aware of the World Government's response to the New Marines?"

"I know~"

Kizaru replied with a grin.

"The World Government's plan is probably to 'appease first, then use force'~"

"Courtesy first, then force?"

Zephyr was taken aback, not quite understanding the Gorosei's thoughts.

What do the Gorosei want to do?

Simply put...

"Kizaru said slowly."

"The Gorosei want to redeem someone from the New Marines, specifically that person— Shanks."

The Gorosei want to Shanks?

Zephyr removed the receiver from his hand and stared at the Den Den Mushi in front of him with a strange expression.

Even if you're talking nonsense, at least make it sound plausible!

What was the reason the Gorosei Shanks?

Are the Gorosei hoping that this Pirate Emperor will accept the World Government's offer of amnesty?

Or perhaps...

"Borsalino, you bastard, have you really betrayed us?"

"Um?"

Kizaru blinked, his tone slightly displeased.

"Professor Zephyr, if you're getting senile, let me speak with the other 'Fleet Admiral'."

Kizaru never expected that his tireless efforts to transmit intelligence to the New Marines would result in his teacher's questioning.

That's absolutely hurtful!

"Ahem, then I'll do it."

Storm appeared beside Zephyr and took the Den Den Mushi receiver from the latter's hand.

"Admiral Kizaru, do the Gorosei want Red-Haired to 'recognize his ancestry'?"

Recognizing one's ancestors and returning to one's roots???

The moment those four words were uttered, a wave of question marks swept through the air in the New Marines Fleet Admiral's Office.

Zephyr, Aokiji, and Fujitora all stared at Storm in utter astonishment.

What has this kid found out this time?!

On the other end of the Den Den Den Mushi).

Kizaru was also taken aback by Storm's words.

"Recognize your ancestors? My Fleet Admiral, what nonsense are you spouting? Have you lost your mind too?"

"Huh? You guys didn't know?"

Storm listened to Kizaru's words and then noticed the expressions on Zephyr's and the others' faces.

"You're all big shots in the Navy, don't you know Red-Haired's true identity?"

"I don't know!" X4

Zephyr, Kizaru, Aokiji, and Fujitora all spoke in unison.

Storm's lips twitched, and he waved his hand, indicating that the matter could be addressed later.

"Admiral Kizaru, continue. How do the Gorosei plan to ransom the hostage?"

"The Gorosei certainly take that Shanks very seriously~"

Suppressing his doubts, Kizaru continued.

"They not only selected a large number of treasures and valuables from the World Government's treasury, but also dispatched the Supreme Commander of the Knights of God — Figarland Gringu Saint."

"Figarland?"

Storm raised an eyebrow; his "precognitive" intelligence had once again been confirmed.

"It really is Figarland!"

"Don't be careless, Storm."

Zephyr, who was sitting next to him, quickly reminded him.

"This Figarland Gringu is not someone to be trifled with."

"In fact, apart from the navy, the World Government also has some individuals hidden within its ranks who are capable of rivaling the 'top combat power'."

"The leader of this Knights of God is one of them."

Storm nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

Figarland Saint Gringu is definitely powerful!

Otherwise.

This person will not become a new member of the Gorosei!

"Although I'm rather concerned about the word 'as expected' that the Fleet Admiral used..."

Kizaru paused, then deliberately spoke in a evasive tone.

"However, besides Figarland Gringu Saint, the Gorosei also sent an Admiral ~"

"Akainu?"

Storm narrowed his eyes.

"How loyal!"

"However, it's not Sakazuki ~"

Kizaru smirked, no longer keeping them in suspense.

"The Admiral dispatched by the Gorosei is me."

"..."

Silence.

Silence reigned in the New Marines Fleet Admiral's Office.

"The Gorosei... they've really gotten senile, haven't they?"

It took Storm a while to react, and he said in a low voice.

"He actually dared to send Admiral from the New Marines to attack the New Marines?"

"It's not a condemnation, it's 'negotiation'~"

Kizaru's words carried a hint of amusement, clearly indicating that he also found the matter rather amusing.

"Fleet Admiral, how do you think I should 'betray' the Celestial Dragons while still maintaining the World Government's trust?"

First update.

Good morning, everyone!

There will be more tonight!