G-10 Fortress, base commander's office.
Ron flipped a switch, having the Tiger Tally transfer the signal over. "Hello, Ron speaking."
"Ron, get to the Holy Land immediately!"
Longbeard Five Elder's panting voice came from the other end. At the same time, an inhuman roar came through the Den Den Mushi, chilling Ron to the bone.
"You've been attacked? Where's CP0?!"
Ron frowned silently.
The "Holy Land," Mary Geoise, where the Five Elders resided, had "Steel Bone" Kong, the Commander-in-Chief of the entire military, guarding the outside. Within, CP0 and countless agents maintained order. When had they ever been this panicked?
"They can't handle this! Get to the Holy Land quickly. Both Vegapunk and Caesar suggested calling you over, so move fast!"
"Remember, this must remain confidential!"
Poi...
Without waiting for Ron's reply, Longbeard Five Elder hung up, leaving behind a busy signal.
Ron held the Den Den Mushi with a bewildered expression, his brow furrowed in confusion.
The Five Elders wanted me to go to the Holy Land?
And Vegapunk and Caesar were involved too?
After pondering it for a moment, he suddenly thought of a possibility.
"Oh? Looks like their plan failed."
A smile appeared on his rugged face. Ron looked out the window, the corner of his mouth curling upward. "What a pity..."
Meanwhile, in the "Holy Land," Mary Geoise.
"Wake up, Garmud!"
Longbeard Five Elder pinned down a... or rather, an oil monster with a chair, shouting loudly.
But expecting it to understand their words now was nothing but a fantasy. The oil monster struggled wildly. Once it realized it could not break free, the black oily substance on its arm suddenly twisted into shape, forming a blade that stabbed forward.
"Watch out!"
Bang!
Bald Zero's expression turned grave. He sprang forward and kicked the chair