"Gion, is this really alright?"
Sengoku asked somewhat cautiously.
He knew that Gion represented Luo Wen's will and was greatly favored by Luo Wen.
However, the sheer number of forces mobilized still made him tremble with fear.
Even when he was Fleet Admiral, he wouldn't dare to do something like this.
"No problem, the more effort we put in, the faster it will end, it's all the same," Gion said calmly. "Besides, there are many underworld figures in the North Blue, so it's a good opportunity to wipe them out all at once, saving us the trouble of running back and forth."
"We've already mobilized so many, adding the two of us shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Sengoku and Zephyr looked on expectantly.
Everyone else went, leaving only the two of them who didn't quite fit in.
"Luo Wen's mission isn't just to take the North Blue, but also to conduct World Military Draft," Gion said with a slight smile. "I feel more at ease entrusting this equally arduous task to the two of you."
She had considered it; Sengoku and Zephyr were the best choices for recruiting soldiers.
After all, Kizaru, Aokiji, Garp all have some serious illnesses to varying degrees.
As compensation to the Zephyr faction and as a reward for their loyalty, three-fifths of the Vice Admiral to be brought this time must be from the Zephyr faction.
After all, it's only reasonable for someone who has been with Devil Fruit for a longer time to obtain such a treasure.
"Fine, whatever."
Sengoku and Zephyr exchanged a glance and had no choice but to agree.
If one of them goes, the other will definitely cause a scene.
But if you didn't go to either, that's acceptable.
At that moment, Garp patted Zephyr on the shoulder with a smile and said seriously, "Zephyr, I'm entrusting my grandson to you! Discipline him well, treat him like a prisoner in a labor camp!"
He was serious, very serious.
We absolutely must correct Luffy's pirate dream, or we might as well just break his legs and tie him up at home.
"You can rest assured when I teach students," Zephyr said confidently. "I've taught students for so many years, even the toughest ones have to submit!"
He already knew about Luffy's exploits and knew that when this kid talked about being a pirate, he was actually an adventurer, not the kind who burned, killed, and plundered.
Otherwise, forget about lecturing him; it's not impossible for him to kill him on the spot.
"Haha, when you succeed, I'll treat you to senbei!"
Garp laughed loudly.
Regardless, he agrees with Zephyr's approach to teaching students.
In the conference room, personnel have been assigned for both the campaign in North Blue and the World Military Draft.
Thus, a vigorous conscription campaign and preparations for the Battle of North Blue began immediately.
Meanwhile, on Enies Lobby.
Despite his severe injuries, Akainu, along with his ailing body and Steel Bone Kong, came here to work.
The Marine Headquarters was almost completely destroyed by Luo Wen and is no longer usable.
The Navy suffered enormous losses this time, and naturally, it was unable to establish a new headquarters in the New World.
They had no choice but to make do with the space on Enies Lobby.
Spandine, the new commander of Enies Lobby, naturally disagreed. Why should he, who was perfectly fine, be given a position by the Navy?
He even said that Impel Down had been cleared out by Luo Wen, making it a good place for the Navy to establish its headquarters.
Then, Akainu slapped Spandine hard he was dizzy, and Enies Lobby was moved to Impel Down.
Are you kidding me? At a time like this, how dare you put on airs like the World Government in front of him?
Now, he's the only one shouldering the main responsibility in the entire navy, and he's unwilling to suffer any grievances.
In short, if you want him to Fleet Admiral, you have to listen to him; if you're so capable, kill him.
At this moment, Saint Saturn and Saint Nusjuro naturally didn't care about such trivial matters. Both sides had dogs, and Akainu, the Red Dog, was more useful.
"Kays, where's Onigumo?"
Akainu frowned and asked a Vice Admiral.
This Vice Admiral was previously aligned with the World Government and didn't get along well with either his Hawk Faction or the Dove Faction on the other side.
When he arrived, he discovered that his most trusted subordinate Onigumo, was gone, as were almost all of his Hawk Faction generals.
But he clearly remembered that Onigumo hadn't been killed by Luo Wen; he should still be alive and well.
"Onigumo General Vice Admiral ran away with someone else," Kays said cautiously. "That guy even said he was going into seclusion and told you not to worry about him."
He is actually Cipher Pol hidden in the Navy, and since he is loyal to the World Government, he naturally won't leave.
"They're gone?" Akainu frowned, then relaxed his brow. "Good riddance. This rotten Marine Corps is no place for a human being!"
Onigumo's departure was both unexpected and yet understandable.
After all, his Hawk Faction subordinates were mostly extreme righteous individuals who had suffered trauma from pirates. It was perfectly normal for them to leave after the Navy was rightfully and justifiably demoted to pirates by Luo Wen.
Unfortunately, I had originally planned to ask Onigumo and the others for help, but now I have to rely on myself.
"Akainu, watch your words."
Steel Bone Kong said in a low voice.
"There's nothing to be cautious about. Anyone who knows what the Navy is like right now knows." Akainu said dismissively.
Before the Marines Summit War, justice still existed; now, the Marines are a den of snakes and rats.
Supporter of the World Government, spy for the World Government.
Speculators who bet on the World Government to win believe in the adage "I am excited by others' fears," thinking they can be the ones to buy at the bottom and ride the wave of success.
There were also those corrupt and deceitful villains in the navy.
These people each have their own agendas, but they can certainly not be called righteous individuals.
I will gather all the insectoid hogs to fight Luo Wen; perhaps destruction would be a good thing.
Perhaps my stubborn sense of justice is wrong from the start.
Akainu has already resolved to die.
In his battle with Luo Wen, he had no other option but to die.
However, he might not even get to see Luo Wen; Aokiji and Kizaru alone would be enough to take his life.
"Akainu, don't overthink it, just complete the Five Elders' mission."
Steel Bone Kong frowned and said, "The World Government, which has ruled the world for eight hundred years, will continue to win. The so-called sins of the World Government are just the inevitable darkness that exists in the world, and there is no need to worry about them too much."
He was a powerful figure active in the era before that, and lived his entire life under the faith of the World Government.
Initially, he was driven by a sense of justice and wanted to change the navy, but gradually he came to see things more clearly.
The world will always be dark; the World Government is the darkness now, and Luo Wen is the darkness to come—there is no difference.
Since everything is in darkness, it's better to maintain the status quo.
Who can guarantee that the future Luo Wen won't be even darker than the current World Government?
"Think what you want," Akainu said calmly. "My only task is to lead the Marines to fight to the death."
"And there's also World Military Draft!"
"Steel Bone Kong reminded me," he said.
Akainu glanced at Steel Bone Kong and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Yes, and there's also the World Military Draft."
What soldiers in this world would still be willing to follow the World Government?
They're probably all lowlifes, and some pirates trying to curry favor with powerful figures.
However, regardless of the circumstances, the World Military Draft must begin.
Thus, the remaining naval personnel with ulterior motives, along with agents from the World Government's Cipher Pol, also began World Military Draft.
Dressrosa.
Morgans reported the news he had just received to Lowen.
"The World Government wants to recruit soldiers too?" Luo Wen chuckled. "Let them recruit. Let them gather up some of the trash they need to clean up."
"Print a newspaper to help the World Government promote itself. Print our massive recruitment drive on the front, and on the back, half of it should be the news of our attack on the North Blue, and the other half should be the World Government's massive recruitment drive."
"We want the whole world to know within a single day."
If the World Government wants to conscript soldiers, then let them.
Is Fujitora going to the World Government again?
"Yes, Luo Wen!"
Morgans responded with utmost deference.
Thus began a massive World Military Draft!