Old Acquaintances
July 9, 1512.
Sig returned to the North Sea after five years.
Five years ago, Sig, along with his three mischievous children and Reiju, clashed with the Donquixote Family executives on the Seabird Island near Minion Island.
As she was about to leave, she was caught by Momousagi. Confidently, she broke her leg in a kicking exchange and was then captured by the Marines.
Fortunately, Sig- witted. He used two pieces of information—that Doflamingo intended to steal the Op-Op Fruit on Minion Island and that Vergo was a spy for the Donquixote Family —to get Momousagi to let him go.
Otherwise...
Sig can only gradually advance his role within the Impel Down!
However, this is actually Sig's first time visiting Minion Island, and the security situation is much better than it was five years ago.
Five years ago, Minion Island was practically a lawless place, one of the most pirate-infested areas in the North Blue—and there were many similar areas in the Four Seas.
After Commodore Barreus obtained the Op-Op Fruit and rebelled at sea to become a pirate, he also entrenched himself here for a long time.
However, because five years ago, this place was thoroughly cleaned up by the headquarters navy, the security situation suddenly reversed!
Even now, after five years and the gradual deterioration of public security, there are still some ships swaggering around the port flying pirate flags. However, Sig walked through the town and did not find any pirates causing trouble.
When the navy received the news, it was still a step too late...
Corazon... also known as Rosinante, was killed by Doflamingo. After Vergo was discovered, he also fled with Doflamingo, and later died in Kaido's pursuit and Sig's silent "corruption".
This result was undoubtedly welcome news for Sig.
After all, Sig didn't care whether Rosinante lived or died, or whether Vergo was exposed. He only brought it up to get away from it. What Sig cared about most was whether the Op-Op Fruit would fall into the hands of the World Government!
When Zig later learned that they were still a step too late, Sig breathed a sigh of relief.
The World Government is so interested in the Op-Op Fruit, perhaps for the sake of Eternal Youth Surgery, or perhaps for something else, but since they care about it, Sig naturally doesn't want them to get it.
Judging from the fact that the World Government still offered a bounty for the Op-Op Fruit after that, Sig estimated that the Op-Op Fruit would most likely still end up in Trafalgar Law's hands.
Unlike Rosinante, who was once Celestial Dragons and later became Sengoku's adopted son...
Trafalgar Law and the World Government will never be on the same page.
Firstly, his hometown and his family suffered Affliction deaths because the World Government, driven by greed, concealed the truth about Lead Bone Disease. This also gave him a dark childhood. This hatred is unresolved. Even Corazon, the only person he truly acknowledged, never used his connections to guide him towards reconciliation with the World Government... Therefore, Rosinante is truly "the gentlest person in the pirate world."
Secondly, it's because Trafalgar Law's full name is Trafalgar D. Water Law!
Although the D. Clan has produced naval heroes like Garp and Giant Vice Admiral like Jaguar D. Saul, their actions demonstrate that their ideals are always at odds with those of the World Government.
The important Op-Op Fruit have fallen into the hands of the D. Clan. For Sig, although it's not as good as if they had fallen directly into his hands, it's still good news.
Finding clues about Law's whereabouts on Minion Island five years later is obviously a troublesome matter—after all, the Navy hadn't found him even five years ago.
"Newspapers for sale! Big News Morgans! WEC News Agency, the new Marshal and the new Admiral of the Navy have officially taken office!"
Sig stared at the newspaper vendor for a few moments, but didn't buy anything—he had already read them all.
This cost the veterans at the WEC a few dozen Beli less!
The Reverie has begun, but the King's Conference has not yet started; however, internal meetings of the World Government have already made a series of decisions.
The major personnel changes in the military were a new thing for everyone else, but for Sig, it meant he was finally back in a familiar place!
Former Fleet Admiral Sora was promoted to Commander-in-Chief; former Marine Admiral Sengoku promoted to Fleet Admiral; former Marine Admiral Zephyr resigned but was persuaded to stay...
The three newly promoted Admiral were all promoted from among the Headquarters Vice Admiral: "Aokiji" Kuzan, "Akainu" Sakazuki, and... "Kizaru" Borsalino!
The other backup options ultimately failed to defy fate.
After all, they were already inferior to chickens, dogs, and monkeys in the original work, and the rabbits and pigs were further "caused" by Sig.
Sengoku faced significant obstacles in his promotion to Sengoku Marshal. This old fellow was considered a troublemaker within the World Government and had his own ideas.
However, there was no better candidate than him, and former Marshal Kong strongly recommended him. In addition, the seas were not calm at the moment, and a capable person was indeed needed to lead the navy. Therefore, although the Five Elders felt that Sengoku was not very obedient, they could only grit their teeth and accept it.
Kong Suan was effectively demoted in name only. While nominally the Commander-in-Chief, the World Government's own army was negligible; its primary role was to assist member Affiliated Nation their respective armed forces. The CP Organization wasn't even within the "All-Army" sphere, and the Commander-in-Chief's direct command over the military was less than that of a Marshal...
However, nominally the "Commander-in-Chief of the Army," his status within the World Government is second only to the Five Elders.
These announcements are just that—announcing. The Three Admirals and the new Marshal have actually already taken office. The escort and security of the heads of state during the Reverie were planned by the new Marshal and the new Admiral.
The only thing that might cause discussion is that Garp is still Vice Admiral...
For ordinary people, this is still something worth gossiping about, but those with real insight know that Garp could only ever be Vice Admiral.
On one hand, it was his own will; on the other hand... with such a huge "D" right there, did they really think the Five Elders couldn't read? And about his son's affairs, others might not know, but the real high-ranking officials of the World Government all do!
Garp will indeed be promoted, but it certainly won't be to the Admiral or Marshal. Instead, he'll be promoted directly to the top echelons of the World Government and be revered.
Garp, naturally unwilling to associate with those idiots, could only be Vice Admiral.
Sig could sense that the Navy's efficiency had improved after this round of adjustments, and from the World Government's perspective, this decision was correct.
Just then, a sudden commotion broke out...
The pirates on the street spread the news and then rushed to the harbor to retrieve their ships and leave, as if traffic police had come to issue parking tickets...
Of course, it's actually much more serious than illegal parking.
Someone saw Sea King- class flagship from the Marine Headquarters approaching!
Sea King- class flagship, commanded by at least Headquarters Vice Admiral, naturally exerts a strong deterrent effect on these small-time pirates roaming the North Sea.
Upon hearing this, Sig glanced eastward—with his third eye!
Under the influence of "Psychological Suggestion," those around them did not notice anything unusual.
"Hmm?" Momousagi frowned slightly.
"Vice Admiral, what's wrong?" the big-nosed second-in-command asked, puzzled.
"It's nothing... it might just be my imagination."
Momousagi felt someone glance at her, but it was only for a fleeting moment...
The "rolling eyes" are great in every way, except that, like the Glint-Glint Fruit, the gaze is too intense. Even just a glance can have the same impact as "staring intently."