Sengoku's Fury: Why Had the Blood-Eyed Ninja Appeared at the Underwater Great Prison?!

"Still no news about Whitebeard?"

Upon hearing this, the communications officer standing guard shook his head and said, "No, we haven't received any information about the Whitebeard Pirates since the surveillance ship was sunk."

"Is that so..." Sengoku frowned and said, "So much time has passed, Whitebeard Pirates still haven't made a move..."

"Are you planning to fight us on the day of your public execution?"

If you think about it carefully, it's not impossible.

After all... that guy is Whitebeard!

Known as the World's Strongest Man, he would never be afraid of their navy, so... the chances of a direct confrontation are the highest!

Of course, we can't rule out the possibility that they're plotting something even bigger, like... an attack on the Underwater Great Prison!

While the probability is low, it's not impossible.

After all... they're pirates!!

Just then, Garp walked in from outside and sat down on the sofa without saying a word.

Judging from his expression, the man wasn't in a good mood.

'Thank goodness this guy didn't do anything reckless...' Sengoku murmured to himself.

If Garp were to go berserk in Underwater Great Prison, Magellan wouldn't be able to stop him.

It's fair to say that if Garp wanted to, he could single-handedly destroy Underwater Great Prison.

Fortunately, the old man still remembered the meaning of the two words on his back.

"Don't look at me like that," Garp glanced at Sengoku and said, "I'm just going to see my grandson; I won't do anything else."

If he really wanted to kidnap someone, he would have left with his men long ago. Why would he possibly return to Navy Headquarters?

After all... he's a navy officer too.

"Yes, I know."

Seeing that Sengoku didn't say anything more, Garp closed his eyes and leaned back on the sofa without saying a word.

However, judging from his furrowed brow, he was not at peace.

'He's still his grandson after all...' Sengoku sighed inwardly.

But no matter what, what needs to be done this time is unchangeable. Let's just hope that Garp won't do anything stupid.

Just then, the communications soldier ran in from outside, looking flustered, and said, "Marshal Sengoku!"

"Urgent report from the Underwater Great Prison!"

Upon hearing this, Sengoku's expression immediately changed.

"Emergency report?!" Sengoku asked hurriedly, "Has the Whitebeard Pirates attacked?"

If the Whitebeard Pirates are heading towards Underwater Great Prison, then... they'll need to get Underwater Great Prison as quickly as possible to provide support.

Then... in that area, take down Whitebeard!

' Underwater Great Prison, huh...'

Garp opened his eyes and glanced at the person who had entered, his brows furrowing even deeper.

"Marshal Sengoku, not the Whitebeard Pirates," the communications officer said. "It was the Straw Hat Crew infiltrated Underwater Great Prison."

Garp:???

Sengoku:!!!

Garp was stunned after hearing what the other person said.

He never imagined his grandson would end up there. Didn't that kid know what the Underwater Great Prison was?!

That's hell for pirates!

Sengoku was furious. This pirate crew, which had just killed three Celestial Dragons not long ago, was now showing up at Underwater Great Prison?

This is practically slapping their navy in the face with a shoe sole!

Thinking of this, Sengoku angrily exclaimed, "Why is the Straw Hat Crew in Underwater Great Prison?!"

"Could it be that guy Xiong who did it?!"

At that moment, Sengoku recalled Akainu's report: Kuma had indeed sent the entire Straw Hat Crew flying.

However, they had no idea where it flew to.

But now that I see it... maybe they were filmed at Underwater Great Prison!

Otherwise, there's no way to explain why they were able to appear in the Underwater Great Prison.

"That's unknown." The communications officer shook his head and said, "Bartholomew Kuma has lost his personality; even if we wanted to ask, we wouldn't get an answer."

Then, the communications officer speculated, "Marshal Sengoku, is it possible that the Pirate Empress —Boa Hancock— did something?"

"That woman wouldn't be that stupid. Besides, Amazon Lily is very hostile to men; she wouldn't take such a big risk to help the Straw Hat Pirates."

He's more inclined to believe that Big Bear sent the Straw Hat Pirates to Underwater Great Prison than Boa Hancock!

Of course, it's also possible that they flew to a special island in the Calm Belt, and then, relying on the Water Release Technique of the Blood-Eyed Ninja, Xi Yan, they crossed the Calm Belt and arrived at the Underwater Great Prison.

Regardless of the reason, the fact that the other side has arrived at the Underwater Great Prison is a very humiliating thing for their navy.

After thinking for a moment, Sengoku asked, "How many members of the Straw Hat Pirates were there?"

"Two," the communications officer said. "Just Straw Hat and Blood-Eyed Ninja."

"The two most troublesome ones, huh..." Sengoku frowned.

That bastard Xiong really knows how to cause trouble for them!

Just then, a man sitting on the sofa asked, "Have you figured out their purpose in appearing at Underwater Great Prison?"

"I don't know." The communications officer shook his head and said, "We've only found traces of them at the Underwater Great Prison."

"Currently... they should be in the Second Floor of Beast Hell."

As for whether they were taken to a deeper level of prison, they didn't know.

"Going downwards, huh?" The man frowned. "So, they entered the Underwater Great Prison with a specific purpose... to rescue someone?"

As he spoke, some guesses began to form in his mind.

After listening to the man's words, Garp's expression became somewhat unnatural.

' Luffy and that Ninja Kid must be heading for Ace,' Garp murmured to himself.

If the two of them can succeed, Ace will survive.

Thinking of this, Garp's tightly furrowed brows relaxed.

At this moment, Sengoku glanced at Garp, clearly understanding what was going on.

He then added, "They must be after Fire Fist Ace. Straw Hat and Fire Fist Ace are sworn brothers."

If it weren't for Fire Fist Ace, Straw Hat and Blood-Eyed Ninja would never have needed to go to Underwater Great Prison.

"Is that so...?"

The man nodded upon hearing this and said nothing more.

"Marshal Sengoku, should we send reinforcements to the Underwater Great Prison?" the communications officer inquired.

He had heard that even the Admiral couldn't defeat the Straw Hat Pirates.

Such a terrifying existence... can the Underwater Great Prison really stop them?

"Support...?"

Instead of answering the question immediately, Sengoku frowned and began to think.

At this moment, all the information about the Blood-Eyed Ninja, Xi Yan, surfaced in his mind.

There are various types of escape techniques, among which Water Release is the most threatening.

It also includes hypnosis and... immortality!

The appearance of such a creature in the Underwater Great Prison is definitely not good news.

Should we send Admiral to provide support?

If Borsalino were sent to Underwater Great Prison, he could indeed get there very quickly.

But there's a problem: what if Whitebeard launches a surprise attack on Navy Headquarters at this time?

The loss of a Marine Admiral could lead to unforeseen changes.

This would prevent them from achieving their goal of keeping Whitebeard alive.

However, it wouldn't be good to let the Blood-Eyed Ninja run rampant in the Underwater Great Prison, since that guy is quite powerful.

Although this kid is no match for Admiral, it would be impossible for a Vice Admiral to defeat him either.

Although I hate to admit it, that kid is indeed quite strong now.

Ninjutsu, Haki, and immortality... just how powerful he can be in combat remains to be seen.

but...

'In an environment like the Underwater Great Prison, Magellan's strength is no weaker than that of Admiral,' Sengoku murmured to himself.

After all... biotoxins are the bane of all humankind!

Even if that Blood-Eyed Ninja possessed abilities akin to immortality, he probably wouldn't fare much better if he were continuously attacked by the toxins of a creature that was his natural enemy!

'Even if this guy Water Release Technique to fight Magellan, he will eventually be defeated by Magellan's deadly poison!' Sengoku thought to himself.

After all... Magellan's Venom-Venom Fruit can easily infect an entire sea area, turning it into an incredibly terrifying and deadly poison!

With this in mind, the Sengoku made a decision.

"There's no need for support," Sengoku said. "Magellan's strength is still formidable."

After he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, and then continued:

"Tell Magellan to keep the Blood-Eyed Ninja in Underwater Great Prison!" Sengoku said. "Even if we can't kill him, we must keep him there!"

"Also, don't forget to tell Magellan about the Blood-Eyed Ninja, Xi Yan, and Straw Hat as well."

If they can keep the Blood-Eyed Ninja in the Underwater Great Prison for two days, their war should be over.

By then... even if the Blood-Eyed Ninja possesses true immortality, they will still be able to capture that guy!

As for Straw Hat?

With Magellan around, this guy wouldn't have come out alive.

After all... he's not immortal!

"Yes!"

"Oh, right!" Sengoku said, as if remembering something, "If troops are needed, have him notify the navy outside."

Ten naval warships is already a considerable force!

While it's not certain we can defeat that Blood-Eyed Ninja, we can certainly help Magellan maintain order.

"Clear!"

The communications officer, having received the order, quickly left the area.

After watching the other person leave, Sengoku rubbed his temples and said, "It really is true that everything happens at once."

However, this guy's presence here might be an opportunity for them!

'If we can capture him, we might be able to uncover his secrets,' Sengoku thought to himself.

Of course, if the other party were to be killed by Magellan by accident, they would also be unable to obtain those secrets about Ninja.

However, Sengoku did not intend to force it; it would be best if he could obtain it, but there was nothing he could do if he could not.

After all... these are extraordinary times, and they need to be wary of Whitebeard!

This is the most important thing; everything else comes later.

Just then, a strange sound entered his ears, successfully interrupting Sengoku's train of thought.

"Click~"

"Click~"

"Click~"

"It smells so good!" Garp said.

Sengoku:...

Sengoku glanced at Garp, who was happily eating senbei, and immediately became furious.

"Garp, what are you laughing at, you bastard!"

"Hahaha!"

"You bastard!" Sengoku roared, his shark-like mouth agape. "Do you even know what your grandson has done?!"

"Not only did he wreak havoc on Judicial Island, but three Celestial Dragons of his Straw Hat Pirates also died because of him, and now... he's stormed into Underwater Great Prison with the Blood-Eyed Ninja!"

"These events were unheard of in the past!"

Unfortunately, Sengoku's words did not make Garp restrain himself; instead, they made the man laugh even more heartily.

"Hahaha, as expected of my grandson," Garp said with a loud laugh.

Sengoku:...

Seeing Garp laughing heartily, Sengoku's face contorted with rage. Wasn't this bastard getting a little too cocky?

"You bastard!" Sengoku rushed out of his seat, grabbed Garp by the collar, and glared at him angrily, saying, "If it weren't for the fact that you're Navy Hero, do you think you wouldn't be held accountable?"

If this guy weren't a Navy Hero, he would be held accountable by the World Government, and even if he wanted to protect this man, he wouldn't be able to!

Thinking of this, the Sengoku became even angrier.

"Hahaha, this old man can't possibly take responsibility for something this big," Garp laughed, "So please spare me."

"You're still laughing!"

Sengoku opened his shark-like mouth and roared, "Do you know how much effort Little Tsuru and I put into cleaning up all that mess before?!"

"You bastard!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Sengoku snatched the senbei from Garp's hand, looking extremely displeased.

"Hey, give me back my senbei, Sengoku!"

"Enough with the nonsense!" said Sengoku. "He's mine now!"

Then, right in front of Garp, Sengoku ate all the senbei in one go, leaving Garp completely dumbfounded.

"... all gone?"

"What, you're not convinced?" Sengoku glared at him.

Garp:...

He only brought this one bag of senbei, and that bastard Sengoku ate it all! What kind of nonsense is this?

The man sitting on the sofa watched this scene helplessly. Was it appropriate for him to witness such a thing?

After shaking his head, the man said, "Marshal Sengoku, what if the Blood-Eyed Ninja and Straw Hat really rescue Fire Fist Ace?"

Although the probability is not high, they need to consider all possibilities to avoid any unexpected events.

Upon hearing the man's words, Sengoku thought for a moment and said, "Then we can only send Admiral to handle this matter."

In his opinion, no matter how powerful the Blood-Eyed Ninja was, it was impossible for him to rescue Fire Fist Ace right under Magellan's nose.

After all... that guy is imprisoned on the Sixth Floor of the Underwater Great Prison!

The Sixth Floor is a special existence known only to a small number of high-ranking members of the Underwater Great Prison, so... even if the other party possesses hypnotic abilities, the chances of finding the Sixth Floor are slim.

Of course, if the other side happens to be able to find Fire Fist Ace and rescue him... then they'll have no choice but to send Borsalino.

However, the Sengoku would not send out its Admiral unless absolutely necessary.

After all... tomorrow is the execution day!

The Whitebeard Pirates could appear at Navy Headquarters at any time, so we must be on guard.

"Admiral, huh..." the man frowned. "Is it too late?"

"Yes, there's still time." Sengoku nodded and said, "Underwater Great Prison is huge. Even if that guy finds Fire Fist Ace and rescues him, it will take him a considerable amount of time to get back to the surface."

"Moreover, with Magellan stopping them, they can hold out until Borsalino arrives."

However, Sengoku felt that the chances of such a thing happening were slim, after all... Magellan's strength was truly formidable!

In that kind of environment, the Venom-Venom Fruit would be practically invincible!

This is why he was so confident in entrusting the Blood-Eyed Ninja, Xi Yan, to Magellan; that man's abilities were simply the bane of humanity!

"I see."

The man nodded and said nothing more.

Sengoku glanced at Garp, who had fallen silent again, and shook his head helplessly.

He could still see the extent of the man's inner conflict at that moment.

As Ace and Straw Hat's grandfather, the other party definitely wanted his grandson to be saved.

But at the same time, he is also a navy officer who carries the weight of justice!

From the navy's perspective, they wouldn't want a place like the Underwater Great Prison to have problems.

But Sengoku didn't say anything, after all... he had something he had to do.

Just then, the communications officer ran in from outside and said, "Marshal Sengoku, apart from the Pirate Empress Boa Hancock and the Sea Hero Jinbe, Shichibukai have arrived!!!"

Upon hearing this, Sengoku nodded and then said, "I hope nothing went wrong."

These unruly guys have come to Navy Headquarters; who knows what kind of wicked thoughts they might have?

After all... these guys are pirates!

Even if they hold the title of Shichibukai, they can't truly be of one mind with them, so we must be wary.

"Doflamingo controlled our people to attack each other, but Vice Tsuru stopped them," the communications officer said.

"Doflamingo, huh...?"

Sengoku felt a headache coming on just thinking about the information on that former Celestial Dragons.

This guy is someone who thrives on chaos.

Forget it, with Little Tsuru keeping an eye on things, that guy probably won't dare to cause any more trouble.

It remains to be seen how much of a contribution these Shichibukai will be able to make in this war.