The Five Elders: Nothing Happened!

Chamber of Power, the Gorosei ' "spiritual communication channel" quietly opened.

'Actually, thinking about it carefully, it's just a low-probability event that Gringu and Kizaru encountered the main force of the Dawn Pirates, right?'

' The New World is so vast, encountering a powerful pirate crew occasionally isn't unusual.'

"That's not how it works. We still don't know what the Dawn Pirates' goals or plans are."

What if the Dawn Pirates also harbor ambitions to 'conquer the world' like the Rocks Pirates did back then?

' The Red Dragon Emperor Whitebeard the Second. —with just these two monsters, the Dawn Pirates pose a threat to the government no less than the New Marines!'

The more the Gorosei communicate, the more headaches they get.

The existence of the Dawn Pirates is like an Iceburg.

What is visible above the surface is only the tip of the Iceburg; Iceburg rest is hidden in the dark waters.

This time, the Dawn Pirates' sudden move directly disrupted the World Government's plan to reclaim the New World, and has become a major problem that the Gorosei cannot ignore.

Should we fight?

The Gorosei felt they couldn't fight back at all.

Back then, the Rocks Pirates at least had a fixed headquarters base— Hachinosu Island.

But nobody knows the location of the Dawn Pirates' headquarters!

Certainly.

According to the rules of the One Piece world.

The World Government could also lure out the main members of the Dawn Pirates by attacking the territories of those affiliated with the Dawn Pirates.

But if we actually did that...

How many forces would the World Government have to send to deal with the main members of the Dawn Pirates?

This time, Whitebeard the Second. alone shattered the combined forces of Saint Gringu and the Admiral.

Behind Whitebeard the Second. was the Red Dragon Emperor, a monster capable of taking on two opponents at once.

Beside the Red Dragon Emperor were the Golden Lion II and a group of other not-so-famous Great Pirate.

Let's just say that.

Just those three: the Red Dragon Emperor, Whitebeard the Second., and Golden Lion II.

The Gorosei felt that only by having all five of them fight together could they barely guarantee victory in the battle.

If we include the rest of the Dawn Pirates, the Gorosei will need to bring along some other top-tier fighters.

Could the Gorosei really take on a pirate crew together?

Should we also add one or two top-tier combatants?

This is just an ordinary pirate extermination battle!

It's not some ultimate battle to determine who will rule the world!

The New World order doesn't seem to be that dangerous yet...

But.

Aren't you going to fight?

The threat posed by the Dawn Pirates is plain to see.

The Gorosei also felt that ignoring it was a rather foolish thing to do.

So that's where the problem lies.

If we're going to fight, we have to go all in and go all out.

If we don't fight, we'll lose both face and substance!

The Gorosei discussed for most of the day, but failed to come up with any effective strategy.

And at this time...

Imu's voice suddenly rang out in the Gorosei ' "mental communication channel".

"All five of you, come here."

Imu's calm voice concealed a burning rage.

The Gorosei who are familiar with Imu can all hear this.

Amidst the panic, the Gorosei also felt a sense of relief.

The higher-ups are willing to step in and personally decide how to handle the Dawn Pirates... That's really great.

Kizaru, who had stood like a wooden stake for a long time, was easily dismissed.

The Gorosei immediately went to the Flower Room to meet Imu.

Compared to the previous "Flower Room Meeting".

Figarland Saint Gringu's voice and smile vaguely appeared before the Gorosei and Imu.

Unfortunately, this time, the supreme commander of the Knights of God is destined to be "absent".

The Gorosei disregarded everything else and immediately knelt down before Imu, prostrating themselves upon entering the Flower Room.

"Lord Imu!"

Imu paid no heed to the Gorosei's humble attitude and rebuked them directly.

"They're all useless!"

Even Imu failed to notice anything amiss in this "Dawn Pirates attack incident".

She simply felt that Figarland Gringu, whom she had entrusted with such an important task, was a complete waste of space!

Shanks has been captured by the New Marines.

Gringu was also captured by the Dawn Pirates.

They really are a family!

As for Kizaru?

They're useless!

What a useless piece of trash who only knows how to run away!

The Gorosei knelt obediently before Imu, offering no rebuttal, but simply listening to his reprimand.

What can they do?

They were desperate too!

Besides.

At that time, Saint Nusjuro also applied to voluntarily enter the New World.

If Saint Nusjuro been traveling with Kizaru, Gringu, and the others...

Things probably won't get that bad.

Even if they were to face the main officers of the Dawn Pirates.

With Saint Nusjuro, Saint Gringu, Kizaru —these three top-tier fighters working together—surely they won't capsize in the New World, right?

Even if we take a step back and say...

Even these three were no match for the combined might of the Red Dragon Emperor and Whitebeard the Second.

Saint Nusjuro can "summon" the other Gorosei for help at any time.

Even if we are thousands of miles apart.

Saint Nusjuro —or any of the Gorosei —can summon the other Gorosei to come and help.

This is the "bond" between the Gorosei (just kidding)!

Of course, you can't say that.

Because the person who previously rejected Saint Nusjuro's request was none other than Imu.

How could Lord Imu be wrong?

So it must still be the Gorosei's own fault!

Imu vented his anger at the Gorosei, but eventually calmed down.

Anger alone will not solve the problem.

Ultimately, it all comes down to taking concrete actions.

Imu looked at Saint Nusjuro.

She had previously felt there was no need to send the Gorosei into the New World for the time being, so she sent Figarland Gringu.

I thought it was a brilliant move.

Unexpectedly, the Dawn Pirates thwarted their plan.

'Dawn Pirates...'

Imu's mind raced through the general information about the Emperor Pirates, but he didn't delve into it further.

Perhaps there are one or two "monsters" in the Dawn Pirates.

However, this pirate crew has neither the "D" nor any special Devil Fruit.

What about the [Red Dragon Fruit], the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit], the [Float-Float Fruit]...?

They are very strong.

Then what?

And that was the end of it.

Ultimately, it wasn't that [Zoan -type Human- Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Nika Model]...

It's not Nika, not D, and there's no collection of the Road Poneglyph.

All they know is how to fight.

In Imu's eyes, the Dawn Pirates are not even as threatening as the Storm Pirates!

At least the Storm Pirates still have a Red Poneglyph!

That Road Poneglyph that originally belonged to the BIG MOM Pirates.

Imu quickly put the Dawn Pirates' problem out of his mind.

This is a very important issue in the eyes of the Gorosei.

In Imu's eyes, it was nothing.

"... Nusjuro"

Imu calmly uttered the name.

"This time, you'll go to the New World with Kizaru to complete that previous mission."

The problems with the New Marines definitely still need to be addressed!

As for the death of Figarland Gringu?

If Imu's plan proceeds smoothly, then Shanks will be able to return to Mary Geoise without incident.

Wouldn't that mean a new supreme commander for the Knights of God would be in place?

"Yes, Imu Im."

Without the slightest hesitation, Saint Nusjuro accepted the mission by kowtowing.

Imu didn't say much, he just waved his hand.

The Gorosei withdrew from the Flower Room in turn.

After returning to the Chamber of Power.

Then the Gorosei remembered something else.

"Lord Imu didn't seem to have given any instructions on how to deal with the Dawn Pirates?"

"There was absolutely no explanation..."

Does that mean... we don't need to take any action?

"Did Lord Imu give you permission to move?"

"Let's leave it as it is..."

The Gorosei exchanged glances and decided on their attitude towards the Dawn Pirates.

They had claimed that nothing had happened.

They also claimed that something might happen, but it wasn't time to take action yet.

They now claim they should take action, but they can't do anything.

Because Lord Imu did not give the order.

None of the Gorosei took action; only Saint Nusjuro left alone.

As Financial Martial God, he needs to prepare the "ransom" and "bargaining chips" required for this operation.

'What a run of bad luck... That [Mythical Zoan - Shuten-doji Fruit] was just wasted like that... Beasts Kaido is not someone to be easily dealt with... Oh right, and the White Dragon Emperor!'

'Have these two monsters formed an alliance? Are they going to prepare double the stakes?'

Saint Nusjuro had his own problems, but he still didn't forget to inform the Marine Headquarters.

Meanwhile, Kizaru, who had just returned to Marine Headquarters and hadn't even changed out of his suit, received a summons from the Fleet Admiral.

Marineford, Fleet Admiral's Office.

"Borsalino, you're back already?"

Sengoku looked at Kizaru in front of him and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

What happened to your outfit?

"We've encountered the Dawn Pirates..."

Kizaru answered casually.

"So the mission failed~"

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I feel my injuries are severe and I would like to request leave to recuperate."

"Are you asking for leave?"

Sengoku touched his forehead and answered readily.

"Then I'll give you a day off. You don't need to work today. Go home and get some rest."

Um?

Kizaru was taken aback.

Why was it so easy to get leave this time?

Then... could he take this opportunity to make some even more outrageous demands?

"That's the Fleet Admiral Sengoku."

Kizaru stretched out his right hand and placed it on his chest.

"I've felt a lot of work pressure in the last year or two..."

"Um."

Before Kizaru could finish speaking, Sengoku interrupted him.

"You're right, so headquarters is planning to improve salaries, benefits, and other aspects."

Did you get a raise?

Kizaru immediately felt his chest tightness and headache disappear, and his whole body felt nimble.

"Alright! See you tomorrow, Fleet Admiral!"

"Well, we won't be able to see each other tomorrow either."

Sengoku coughed lightly and pointed to the top of his head.

"Saint Nusjuro, I have a message for you: tomorrow you will go with him to the New World."

Kizaru's pleased expression froze on his face.

Why is it always me?

First update.

There was still some in the early morning.