The Wary Five Elders

In the empty Room of Authority, Crocodile voice slowly rang out, and Saint Saturn slowly opened his mouth, breaking the silence of the room.

"No need to mobilize the main naval force. Let the CP0 agents continue to follow and lie in wait, figuring out the combat limits of this new generation, with a particular focus on the two young leaders who have activated their Three Tomoe."

His gaze was distant, revealing the shrewdness and apprehension of someone in a high position.

The gains and losses of island territories are minor matters; the Uchiha's unique, accelerated training system is the real threat that could overturn the balance of power in the ocean.

What methods did they employ to cultivate such a high level of talent in just a few years? The value of this intelligence far exceeds the control of several islands.

The Five Elders holding the swords nodded slightly, indicating their agreement.

"Instruct CP0 to remain completely concealed and observe, strictly prohibiting them from revealing their whereabouts, and absolutely not to initiate any direct conflict. Thoroughly investigate their operational methods, capability systems, and weaknesses, and archive them one by one."

He paused slightly, a chill deepening in his eyes, and his tone suddenly became more somber.

"Mark Uchiha Chunwu as a priority target. If this boy shows even the slightest resemblance to Natsu, immediately designate him as a top-priority alert target."

The simple name instantly made the entire hall feel even more oppressive.

Uchiha Natsu.

These three words, like a sharp thorn buried deep in their throats, have kept the Five Elders from finding peace for years. They cannot remove them, nor can they swallow them, and they constantly remind the World Government of its past defeats and humiliations.

The Five Elders with Long Beards remained silent for a moment before finally drawing their conclusion.

"Issue this order to all CP0 personnel stationed in the Sabaody Archipelago and the first half of the Grand Line: monitor the movements of this Uchiha squad 24/7. Strictly adhere to the bottom line and absolutely forbid any proactive attacks on the new generation outside the West Blue."

He saw it clearly: the West Blue had completely slipped out of their control and become the private domain of the Uchiha.

If you provoke conflict unnecessarily in the first half, you'll only give the other side an excuse to launch a major offensive across the entire Grand Line, which would be a losing proposition.

Today's World Government cannot afford another period of global upheaval.

In the dimly lit hold of the merchant ship, the encrypted transmitter lit up again, and a series of commands were quietly transmitted from top to bottom.

The CP0 agent read through the orders one by one, his fingertips hovering over the keys, a sense of unease settling over him.

He remained silent for a moment, then methodically cleared the communication records, locked the entire transmitter in a hidden compartment, and then slowly closed his eyes, leaning against the cold, damp bulkhead.

The scene at Whiskey Peak Harbor is now vividly clear in my mind.

More than twenty teenagers, dressed in uniform Uchiha Clan Uniform, walked in an orderly fashion and stood tall, weaving through the chaotic docks.

Without the eccentricity and violence of pirates, without the awkwardness and panic of newcomers, it exudes a calmness and restraint honed through countless trials from beginning to end. Every word, every action, is a testament to iron-blooded discipline etched into the very marrow of the body.

He suddenly understood the hidden meaning behind the Five Elders' orders.

It wasn't a cautious, timid demeanor, but rather a deep-seated, unacknowledged sense of dread.

The new generation of the Uchiha has followed the path trodden by their clan leader, step by step leaving the peaceful West Blue and steadily advancing towards the vast and dangerous Great World.

Mary Geoise, high above and holding dominion over the entire sea, can now only watch from afar and passively keep a close watch; it no longer has the confidence to take action to check and balance the situation.

New World, Whole Cake Island.

Soft, fluffy, milky-white clouds still floated above the Sweet City, and the entire island was perpetually enveloped in a thick, sweet caramel aroma. However, today, this familiar sweet fragrance was subtly mixed with an inescapable chilling aura, suppressing the city's inhabitants and subordinates to refrain from speaking loudly.

Charlotte Linlin leaned lazily against the towering Candy Throne, her thick fingers holding a thin love letter page.

She glanced down at the densely written words on the paper, and a wide, exaggerated smile slowly spread across her crimson lips, her laughter tinged with a hint of mockery and amusement.

"Mamamama--"

She casually tossed the secret report to Katakuri, who was standing beside her. The paper twirled a few times in the air before landing steadily in his palm.

"Those Uchiha brats have finally decided to crawl out of their comfortable nest in the West Blue. Twenty-one people, two of them at the Three Tomoe, all of them are kids, and they don't even have a single bodyguard."

She propped her chin on her hand, her eyes filled with a mocking amusement. "That Natsu, she's got some nerve. Isn't she afraid that these carefully nurtured juniors will perish halfway through the chaos of the Grand Line?"

Katakuri raised his hand and steadily caught the paper, half of his face firmly hidden by a dark scarf, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

Unbeknownst to anyone, he had foreseen this scene seconds before the intelligence was delivered, through his Future Sight foresight.

That's why he personally delivered this latest news from the West Blue to his mother.

He lowered his eyes to read the contents of the paper, remained silent for a moment, and then, in a calm and steady voice, subtly corrected a detail that was easily overlooked.

"The bounty list on the high seas has already been updated, and Natsu's bounty has reached 15 billion. According to the current rules of the seas, he should be called the Void Demon Tamer."

He paused slightly, then looked up at the Big Mom on the throne and added the most crucial point of doubt.

"As for this group of new generation members, they are not without guards. It's just that their guards are well hidden, and ordinary detection methods would be completely ineffective in detecting them."

The Big Mom's hearty laughter suddenly erupted, echoing for a long time under the dome of the Sweet City, causing the surrounding suspended frosting particles to tremble gently.

Her thick knuckles tapped lightly on the candy handle, the crisp tapping sound intermittent. A sharp glint suddenly flashed in her previously listless eyes, and her usual gluttonous and lazy demeanor vanished.

In just a few years, starting from scratch, they have managed to produce dozens of young combat personnel at the Rear Admiral level.

The Uchiha clan likely possesses a unique system for cultivating powerful individuals.

Compared to fighting over a few resource-poor islands, this secret technique that can continuously produce elite troops is the truly priceless thing.

"Keep people watching." Her smile faded, and her tone became more cautious. "Just observe without moving; remain in hiding the whole time."

She knew perfectly well that Natsu was a madman who dared to crush even Celestial Dragons and completely humiliate the World Government.

No one knows the extent of their true strength. Without absolute certainty, rashly provoking the Uchiha would be nothing short of asking for trouble, and she didn't want to be the one to stick her neck out.

Katakuri slightly, his reply crisp and efficient.

In his vision of the future, besides the intelligence at hand, there was another event yet to happen.

He waited quietly, intending to speak slowly once his mother had calmed down.