Mary Geoise, Pangaea Castle.
Sengoku felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at the Five Elders with their gloomy expressions.
"My lords, on behalf of the Navy, I offer my deepest apologies for this defeat."
"A cunning and vicious criminal like Luo Wen must be hunted down to the bitter end and shown no leniency!"
Sengoku, people kept their eyes lowered and their posture very humble.
"There's no need to say more. What do you plan to do with those two Marines who killed the Celestial Dragons?"
Saint Saturn frowned, interrupting Sengoku's polite words.
"Gion Tokikake committed a grave error by killing Celestial Dragons, an error so serious it's intolerable. However, they are both important figures in the Navy and have a history of merit."
Sengoku, observing the expressions on the faces of the Five Elders, attempted to plead for the two.
"Sengoku, execute them!"
Saint Saturn's voice was stern and uncompromising, leaving no room for negotiation.
Sengoku's heart skipped a beat; his bad premonition had come true.
Sengoku could not accept the execution of Gion Tokikake, whether out of personal feelings or for the sake of the navy.
Gion Tokikake's achievements are evident to the entire Navy, and launching the Buster Call was simply a matter of official business. Logically speaking, there was nothing wrong with it.
If we have to point out a mistake, it's that the Buster Call was launched very carelessly, and that it was a mistake in the World Government's rules.
If it weren't for the Celestial Dragons' special status, Sengoku would have preferred to only fine them a few months' wages and let it go.
"They didn't do it on purpose, after all. I don't think they deserve to die..."
Sengoku wanted to argue his point, but before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the Five Elders.
"Sengoku, you should understand that no matter who you are, if you have the blood of Celestial Dragons, you must die."
Saint Nusjuro revealed a bloodthirsty smile.
Sengoku felt a chill in his heart. This World Government was ruthless, so he had no choice but to be unreasonable.
"Due to Vice Admiral Chaton's dereliction of duty, the command of this Buster Call has been entirely taken over by Vice Admiral Momousagi. She has now been kidnapped by Luo Wen, and her fate is unknown."
"I will immediately issue a bounty on her and ensure the culprit who killed the Celestial Dragons is brought to justice! Vice Admiral Chaton has failed in his duties; he is demoted one rank and suspended without pay for six months!"
His words during the Sengoku were resolute and his attitude was firm.
Since Gion was kidnapped by Luo Wen, she might already be one of Luo Wen's people.
If you want to capture her, then go find Luo Wen!
"You!"
The Five Elders were immediately enraged, and they all stared intently at Sengoku.
However, since the Sengoku had already gone along with their wishes and presented a seemingly reasonable plan, they couldn't push too hard.
"Vice Admiral Garp allowed Rayleigh to escape, causing the World Government to lose 3.8 billion Beli. How will you punish him for that?!"
Saint Saturn glared angrily.
"It was Luo Wen who kidnapped Rayleigh; Vice Admiral Garp was no match for him and was fined three months' salary."
The Sengoku stubbornly defended his old comrade-in-arms.
Since the Gion affair has already been pinned on Luo Wen, shifting the blame to Rayleigh won't be a big deal.
Actually, this was really Luo Wen's fault. When he captured Rayleigh, he was thinking of letting Rayleigh escape and give the World Government another blow.
"Very good, very good! You are truly a competent Fleet Admiral!"
Saint Nusjuro was so enraged that he laughed and unleashed his killing intent.
He wanted to draw the first generation of Kitetsu and finish this guy off with one strike.
However, most of the current generation of the Navy belong to the Sengoku and Garp faction. If Sengoku were killed, a naval mutiny would happen in an instant.
Sengoku remained silent, enduring the killing intent of the Five Elders.
"Do as you say. Also, set the bounty on Luo Wen at 5.5 billion Beli, and Vice Admiral Momousagi's bounty at 3 billion Beli!"
"Any navy personnel encountering these two should kill them without exception!"
Suppressing his anger, Saint Saturn waved his hand to shoo people away.
There's no problem with Luo Wen's bounty; even though he hasn't entered the New World yet, his strength justifies the price.
However, Momousagi Gion's bounty was much higher, clearly intended to vent her dissatisfaction with the Navy.
"Thank you, Five Elders!"
Sengoku bowed slightly, then turned and left Pangaea Castle.
In Pangaea Castle, the Five Elders resumed their discussion on the new Fleet Admiral, with Akainu being the most popular candidate.
This time, they are determined to turn the entire navy into obedient dogs, attacking wherever they are told, without allowing the slightest resistance.
Luo Wen's plan to sow discord between the World Government and the Navy was now largely successful.
The next morning, carrying the News Birds from the World Economy News Paper, it flew to various places.
It not only records the major events that Luo Wen has accomplished, but also includes the bounty order that the Navy has just issued.
[A lone warrior fighting Three Admirals, unparalleled in the world!]
[Shocking! The strongest bounty hunter in history, Luo Wen, hunts down two Celestial Dragons, and the Celestial Dragons are no more!]
[The World Government's number one enemy? The lawless, immortal war god, the Godslayer with a bounty of 5.5 billion Beli — Luo Wen!]
[Stained with the blood of a descendant of the Creator, former Marine Vice Admiral Momousagi Gion has a bounty of 3 billion Beli. Weak but rich, interested parties please hurry!]
On a deserted island.
Gion held a newspaper and read it repeatedly.
Each of the above points was shocking, especially her 3 billion Beli bounty, which made her eyelids twitch.
"Miss Gion, it's such a shame you can't be a Marine now!"
Luo Wen sat to one side and began to fan the flames.
"Shut up, it's all your fault!"
Gion's beautiful eyes flashed with anger as she glared fiercely at Luo Wen.
"Yes, it's all my fault. I planned everything."
"But the World Government still put a bounty on your Admiral. How ruthless!"
Luo Wen smacked his lips, feeling indignant on behalf of Gion.
Gion was depressed and disheartened.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku Guo and Sister He must have been forced to do such a thing."
Based on her understanding of Sengoku and others, they would never have made such a decision unless they were forced to.
She didn't blame Fleet Admiral Sengoku; as a high-ranking naval officer, she understood Sengoku's predicament.
But the World Government's top brass disappointed her. She had rendered meritorious service and shed blood for the World Government and was a pillar of the Navy.
Such achievements and status cannot even earn them a shred of leniency.
She was simply following the rules of the Buster Call, killing the Celestial Dragons would have been killed by Luo Wen anyway.
The World Government showed no mercy or reason, determined to kill her.
What do you plan to do next?
Looking at Gion's melancholy profile, Luo Wen casually asked.
"Follow you."
Gion said calmly.
"Have you figured it out?"
Luo Wen looked out at the distant sea; a ship was approaching.
"Heh, will you let me go?"
Gion rolled her eyes and said speechlessly.
"You really know me well. From now on, you're mine."
"Don't worry, more Marines will join me in the future: Aokiji, Zephyr, Ain, Hina..."
Luo Wen patted Gion on the shoulder and said seriously.
"Admiral aspires to the position of Aokiji Fleet Admiral, Zephyr is currently focused on killing pirates; there's no way they'll join you."
"If you also let those two beautiful female officers bombard the Celestial Dragons, there's a good chance you'll succeed."
Gion remained calm, subtly mocking Luo Wen Wenming.
"Hehe, just you wait and see."
Luo Wen did not refute; he wanted to let the facts speak for themselves.
A ship approached the shore; it was the new ship Moria had acquired.
Let's go.
Luo Wen boarded a ship at Gion and headed towards Alabasta.