Naruto's Trash Station

Sengoku set down the documents and looked around the conference room. Those present included not only Marines, but also representatives of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons' organization. They listened in silence. After secretly assembling, they had launched surprise attacks and killed many powerful pirates. But those pirates had belonged to independent crews with no ties to major crews like Whitebeard's. The attacks had therefore gone unnoticed by the pirates of the New World. The plan had gone smoothly: in just two months, they had wiped out many powerful pirates and cut the total number by nearly half. The survivors had caught on, though, and joined forces. A direct assault was now their only option.

A man dressed entirely in white suddenly spoke up. "If we attack head-on, how do we do it? We're not facing just one major pirate this time. There are too many powerful enemies—Whitebeard, Saint Raphael, Baraggan... pirates at the very top. Even if we win, our losses will be devastating!"

The white-robed Cipher Pol agent's words drew nods from the others. The situation was grim. Even if they eliminated the pirates, the World Government would suffer a crippling blow.

As they discussed it, someone burst in. "Fleet Admiral! According to our intelligence, the Ren Pirates have reached the Sabaody Archipelago and are about to enter the New World. Judging by their course, they're headed for No Return Island."

Surprise flashed across Sengoku's eyes. "What? The Ren Pirates are coming too? What is he trying to do? What the hell is that bastard doing?"

Sengoku clutched his head and roared. He looked ready to kill someone. If Ren had been there, Sengoku would have fought him on the spot. He hated Ren and was sick of dealing with him. Ever since Ren had appeared, unrest