However, there was still one solution that would satisfy everyone. If he simply rescued Ace like this, he would no longer be able to remain in the Navy.
After all, Mu Chen's prestige in the Navy was now second only to Sengoku and Garp. The things he planned to do in the future could not be done without the Navy.
Thinking of this, Mu Chen grew irritated.
The issue now was that they needed a pretext. As long as they accepted Teach's terms, they could send Ace into Impel Down openly and legitimately. They could also plant Blackbeard, a nail, among the pirates and let them fight among themselves. That would be good too.
Mu Chen rubbed his brow. He knew Sengoku was scheming again, but Teach was not someone so easily controlled.
But the problem was that all the positions among the Seven Warlords of the Sea were already filled.
Fisher Tiger of the Merfolk, the Demon Heir Douglas Bullet, the Desert King Crocodile, Pirate Empress Boa Hancock, Dracule Mihawk, Gecko Moria, and Doflamingo—he had painstakingly selected every one of them through persuasion and reason. Not only that, he had even sold his body. Was that easy for him?
But the positions among the Seven Warlords of the Sea were already full. Mu Chen reminded Sengoku of this, which was why Sengoku had come looking for him.
Sengoku's tone softened somewhat as he continued, "You have always been responsible for reviewing the appointments and dismissals of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Only you can come up with the most suitable plan now. Either remove one who refuses to obey, or find a way to add another position. In any case, you must give Teach an answer before he loses patience."
Mu Chen's gaze darkened. "Responsible for reviewing" sounded