Deal with the Marines, "Wise General"!

The terrifying clash of Conqueror's Haki tore through the sky and sea of clouds.

The sight of the sea of clouds pouring down made everyone present feel a palpitation.

Black and red lightning overflowed, sweeping in all directions. Just the aftershock was enough to knock out many Marines on the warship.

Plop! Plop!

Marines below the rank of Captain fell one after another, eyes rolled back.

Sengoku's expression changed slightly: "You actually possess the aptitude for Conqueror's Haki...!"

This was troublesome!

There was no such information in the past intelligence reports. The combat power Dimon displayed was far beyond what was expected.

"Is it strange that I have Conqueror's Haki?"

A faint smile curved Dimon's lips. "Speaking of which, this is our first meeting, isn't it? You, the 'Wise General,' are sure you want to fight me here?"

Hearing this, the golden Buddha's expression stiffened slightly.

His opponent could fly, while he had to worry about the warship beneath his feet and his many Marine subordinates.

No matter how he thought about it, he was at a clear disadvantage.

The golden Buddha's radiance gradually faded, and in a blink of an eye, he returned to his human form.

Sengoku suddenly put on a faint smile:

"Just a greeting, Dimon. I underestimated you. You're much stronger than described in the intelligence."

He paused, then continued, "Others are rampaging across this sea, while you've been out of the picture for 5 years. What do you want now that you've appeared?"

"Just passing by, saying hello."

He returned the same words to the other party.

Dimon stood in mid-air, hovering, his posture full of ease.

To be honest, he could destroy the warship here. If Sengoku lost his footing, as a Devil Fruit user, he would be in a lot of trouble.

However.

Sengoku said calmly, "Do you think I'd believe that?"

An accidental encounter on the vast sea was an insult to his intelligence.

"Is your goal to protect Vegapunk and these scientists?"

He stared intently at Dimon and suddenly asked, probing.

Dimon's expression was blank, and he couldn't be bothered to pretend anymore: "So what?"

Sengoku was somewhat puzzled.

According to the investigation by the intelligence organization, the sponsor behind the MADS research organization was one of the giants of the underworld, nicknamed the "King of Loan Sharks," Du Feld.

Was there a connection to Rocks' remnants as well?

His mission was to recruit Vegapunk for the World Government, and to arrest him immediately if he resisted.

Encountering Dimon now, this mission would likely be difficult to complete.

While contemplating, Sengoku's expression changed again, and he said with a chuckle:

"I'll give you some face this time. We'll let it go."

Do I have the Face-Face Fruit now?

Dimon's expression was subtle, but it was good that the other party was willing to back down.

It wasn't that he was afraid of fighting Sengoku, but he didn't want the aftermath of a fight to sink the research ship.

"If that's the case, then you can get lost. Do you need me to give you a ride?"

"My Marines are all unconscious. We'll talk after they wake up."

Sengoku said unhurriedly, "Before that, how about we talk business?"

"Marines and pirates can talk business?"

Dimon smiled. He could roughly guess what kind of business the other party was referring to.

"It's just a difference in stance. There's nothing that can't be discussed."

The young Sengoku seemed a little different from Dimon's memory. He continued, "You're a brewer, and I'm someone who wants to buy wine. What can't be discussed?"

"We can discuss it. It doesn't matter to me who the customer is, as long as you can afford the price."

Dimon was indifferent to this. As long as he got Devil Fruits, who the Elixir of Immortality was given to didn't matter.

After drinking the wine, they would become his leeks, and perhaps one day he'd have the chance to devour them, turning them into nutrients to nourish himself.

At this moment, he stepped out of the adversarial relationship between pirates and Marines, becoming a third faction.

"One Devil Fruit for a cup of Elixir of Immortality."

Thinking this, Dimon smiled, "As a first-time customer, I can give you a little discount, three Devil Fruits for one bottle!"

One bottle contained 4 cups.

The Marines had already obtained this information a few years prior.

Sengoku nodded, "No problem, but I'm on a mission right now. I'll find a way to prepare them when I get back. How should I contact you then?"

Dimon immediately took out a card from his pocket and flicked his wrist, sending the card flying to Sengoku.

Sengoku took it and looked. It was a series of numbers.

"This is the Den Den Mushi contact number. I'll wait for your call."

After speaking, Dimon ignored him and turned to descend, flying towards MADS's research ship.

Seeing this, Vegapunk didn't greet him immediately. Instead, he said to the other two scientists beside him:

"Hurry and set sail! The Marines aren't leaving, but we are!"

"Don't order me around, Vegapunk!"

Caesar pouted, floating into the ship's cabin like a cloud of gas.

Soon, the ship began to move.

At the same time, a petite figure ran over and threw herself into Dimon's arms.

"Dimon~~ Are you here to save me? I'm so happy~"

Who's here to save you? You're just a tool to provide coordinates.

Dimon thought to himself, but outwardly replied with high emotional intelligence:

"Sashiburi da na, Stussy."

"Sashiburi~"

Stussy hugged Dimon with both hands and, the next moment, kissed him on the cheek.

On the warship.

Sengoku watched the research ship gradually sail away. He naturally saw Stussy kiss Dimon.

"Is it for that woman?"

"These two were former members of the Rocks Pirates, and they actually have this kind of relationship..."

He had originally thought that Rocks' remnants were all at odds with each other. Today, it opened up a different perspective.

"Admiral Sengoku!"

A Commodore stepped forward, his expression troubled, "The mission report when we return..."

"Report it truthfully. Don't mention the transaction beforehand."

Sengoku pondered for a moment and couldn't help but shake his head.

There were a total of four cups of wine. If the World Government found out, they would definitely demand it be handed over.

They couldn't let the World Government know. He had to complete the transaction first, get the wine in hand, and only after drinking it all and making it a fait accompli would he mention it to his superiors.

Act first, report later!

By then, the World Government wouldn't be able to do anything to him.

Of course, he had to rope in the Fleet Admiral too. If there were benefits, they'd share them; if there were problems, they'd share the blame.

As for the remaining two cups... Garp, Tsuru, Zephyr.

Sengoku's mind flashed with the names of a few friends, and he thought with a headache.

"Go get the Den Den Mushi."

"Yes."

The Commodore returned to the ship's cabin and brought back a Den Den Mushi.

Sengoku dialed a number. A moment later, Fleet Admiral Kong's voice came from the other end.

"What is it? Using the emergency line?"

"Fleet Admiral Kong, I encountered the Brewer Dimon at sea!"

"What?"

Steel-Bones Kong was greatly surprised and hurriedly asked, "Weren't you on a special mission from above?"

"I failed, but that's not important."

Sengoku smiled, "I've negotiated a deal with Dimon that requires 3 Devil Fruits... I hope you can submit a report to the Five Elders to request assistance, using the excuse of training new Marines."

At this moment, a wise general's light shone in Sengoku's eyes.