According to a report by WEC on June 1, 2015, the Red-Hair Pirates and the Ochoku Pirates have engaged in a full-scale conflict, with Shanks and Ochoku facing off!
This not only symbolizes that the New World has entered a critical moment, but also makes many non-dominant pirate crews realize that even the dominant pirates are not invincible.
Especially...
The Big Mom Pirates are clashing with the Whitebeard Pirates!
This means that the pirate overlords are no longer satisfied with the "Roger era," and the pirate overlord alliance, which has established order in the New World, is seeking a larger sphere of power.
The World Government has completely withdrawn its forces from the New World, leaving only a G5 branch for appearances' sake, but its influence in the New World is practically zero!
It was precisely because of this that the veterans of the WEC, now wielding their pens even more boldly, published numerous strategic analyses in each issue of the newspaper, offering their perspectives on the situation in the New World...
Shiryu then put his feet up on the table in the Captain's cabin, leaned back in his office chair, and looked at the latest World Economy News Paper.
Thump thump thump--
"Not here."
No sooner Shiryu speaking than Momousagi walked into the captain's Captain, which had been taken over— Shiryu previously said that he was tired of Impel Down and didn't like places without sunlight, so he had taken over the only captain's Captain on the deck.
"Thank you for what happened at the G4 Branch..." Momousagi thanked Shiryu.
She finally had an explanation for the aggrieved parties who had come to file complaints before.
In the end, it was Shiryu who took action and captured the branch commander—the decision to capture him was made by Momousagi, but Shiryu was the one who took the blame.
Although Sengoku explained very clearly that she did give the order, the Navy, unaware of the truth, still Shiryu Momousagi the cruelest official!
"No, it was just a division of labor that we had discussed beforehand," Shiryu said nonchalantly.
At this point, Momousagi's opinion of Shiryu had changed somewhat.
My initial impression of Shiryu was that he was fierce, lecherous, and reckless...
Now... these impressions are still there, but I have discovered many advantages that can only be found after getting to know them, such as being cautious despite being reckless, which is probably what Sengoku valued, as well as being meticulous in a way that is completely different from what he showed!
His Detective- level reasoning ability proves that although Shiryu is reckless, he is by no means an ordinary reckless person.
"If I had suppressed the matter of the G4 Branch before..." Momousagi always felt that Shiryu wasn't as cold as he appeared.
However, just as Gion was about to ask Shiryu what she really thought, a sudden, rapid "vibration" sound came from her body.
Shiryu put down the newspaper, looked inexplicably at the location of the tremor, and then...
Momousagi said "Excuse me," then took out a Den Den Mushi and deliberately went outside the Captain to answer it.
Sig could tell from Momousagi's expression that this was Den Den Mushi that would only be used in a very urgent situation.
The price of Den Den Mushi) is already quite high, and even if the World Government breeds them themselves, the cost is still considerable.
In particular, the ultra-long-range Den Den Mushi) is a rare find even in the Navy; otherwise, the Grand Line wouldn't be so "isolated from communication."
More expensive than the Den Den Mushi) used for inter-island communication were the mobile Den Den Mushi carried by warships and officers; the farther the signal range, the more expensive they were.
Devices like the "Buster Call Den Den Mushi," which can make calls over thousands of miles, are priceless treasures.
More importantly, the lifespan of Den Den Mushi is closely related to the duration of the call, so if Den Den Mushi rings in an emergency, it must be an "emergency"!
Momousagi deliberately avoided Shiryu, even though it was indeed "rude." However, since it was an emergency, she shouldn't let "outsiders" hear it. Gion was clear-headed—whether she would be overheard was one thing, and whether she was on guard was another.
Of course, even so, it couldn't escape Sig, because... Sig was obviously using Observation Haki to listen.
Something did happen, but unfortunately, they didn't say what it was over the phone!
This is a connection collectively pushed to naval emergency contact Den Den Mushi within a certain range and to higher levels.
The sender of the message was pleasantly surprised to learn that the Den Den Mushi was from Momousagi, who was on patrol at the time...
Then, coordinates within a Calm Belt were given, located near the current warship's route. Momousagi was instructed to immediately proceed to provide support, and upon arrival, to follow the instructions of the "local commander."
They didn't even clarify where the location was or which department the officer was from!
However, faced with an urgent request for help, Momousagi naturally did not refuse and immediately ordered a change of course...
The location of islands in the Calm Belt is relatively accurate because the magnetic field in the Calm Belt is relatively stable, and there is no special weather except for the lack of wind.
"Johnny, notify the entire ship to prepare for battle! This is an emergency request for assistance; we cannot rule out the need to rescue hostages. All actions will be subject to my orders!" Momousagi ordered her adjutant, Big Nose.
"Yes, Vice Admiral... What about Shiryu Vice Admiral Shiryu...?" Big Nose asked after a moment's hesitation.
Momousagi glanced towards the Captain's cabin and then said, "Don't worry about it, he definitely heard it."
Momousagi couldn't sense Sig's Observation Haki, but she immediately guessed that Shiryu was definitely eavesdropping!
Sig:...
Yes, Shiryu has a terrible reputation!
Sig was also helpless about this...
As for whether encountering such an unexpected situation midway through is good or bad, Sig couldn't say for sure; it depends on the specific circumstances.
However, it sounds like something happened at a secret location. Not only did they not reveal what happened or who the enemy was, they only said that they were following the orders of the "local commander"?
This explanation doesn't sound like it comes from the Navy.
If it were the navy, only the Three Admirals, Fleet Admiral Sengoku Tsuru could command Momousagi... and if they were in the local area, they wouldn't need to hide it.
Furthermore, it's unlikely that a department like the CP0 is in charge; otherwise, there would be no need for such secrecy. The CP0 is taboo for ordinary people, but Momousagi has met and worked with them several times...
The naval helmsman quickly reported to Momousagi that they would arrive at the target location in about an hour!
Sig decided to assess the situation before taking action—he wasn't a regular navy officer, and by rights... being in charge of patrols meant he was more of an administrative staff member, right? So, not intervening wouldn't be a problem, would it?
Even if he were to encounter the Sengoku, Sig would have plenty to say.
After all, Sig didn't want to work for the Navy for free!
However, just when the journey was more than halfway complete...
Footsteps sounded on the deck. Momousagi turned around in slight surprise and saw Shiryu walking out while wiping the blade, seemingly already sharpening his sword.
"Huh? I thought you wouldn't want to help... After all, the people you're asking for help from are our Navy," Momousagi said, puzzled.
"First of all, call me Vice Admiral Shiryu ... Isn't a Headquarters Vice Admiral a Marine?" Shiryu said matter-of-factly.
"I thought you would say something like 'I'm an administrative staff member,' or 'The emergency requests received by your combat Sequence are none of my business,'" Momousagi smiled slightly.
Sig:...
"Heh, why would you think that? We're partners now," Shiryu chuckled dryly.
Plans can't always keep up with changes, and as they got closer to their destination, Sig began to feel a sense of "calling"...
A calling from believers, and... a calling from the body!
Well, in that case, Sig obviously can't stay out of it; he'll definitely have to do something, but... it's not certain which side he'll take.