The Secret of Dawn Island and a Legendary Figure

"Not bad at sensing people," Kizaru said, narrowing his eyes. "Looks like you're no ordinary traitor."

Once all the intelligence had reached Marine Headquarters, Kong convened a top-level strategy meeting.

"According to Aokiji's report and the intelligence Tsuru gathered, the situation is more urgent than we expected," Kong said, looking around at the senior officers. "We'll divide into three teams."

He marked the key locations on a map. "I'll lead the first team. Officially, we're going to Mary Geoise for a meeting called by the Five Elders. In reality, we'll prepare to act from within. Aokiji will lead the second team, deploying secretly near the twelve Heavenly Dragon Descent ritual sites and intervening at the critical moment. Tsuru will command the third team and protect major civilian areas."

Kong's gaze passed over every officer present. "From this moment on, we are no longer tools of the World Government. We are guardians of humanity. Whatever hardships lie ahead, remember our oath: uphold justice and defend peace."

Just as the meeting reached a critical point, an alarm sounded. A soldier rushed in. "Fleet Admiral! Cipher Pol Aigis Zero agents have entered Marine Headquarters. They claim the Five Elders ordered them to take a batch of special equipment from the armory!"

Kong's expression darkened. "They're here earlier than expected."

"Should we stop them?" one general asked.

Tension gripped the room. Several officers exchanged glances, clearly beginning to doubt the Fleet Admiral's decision.

"Let the Cipher Pol Aigis Zero agents in," Kong said, to everyone's surprise. "But they may take only standard equipment. Those special experimental weapons must not fall into their hands."

By the time the Cipher Pol Aigis Zero agents were brought into the meeting room, the divide among the officers was plain to see. One Vice Admiral challenged him openly. "Fleet