Determining the Candidates

For a moment, the expressions of the navy personnel in the conference room varied, especially for some who were fiercely opposed to evil; this plan was unacceptable to them.

However, they were powerless to resist.

Everyone knows that the world is becoming increasingly chaotic.

If pirates are used to suppress pirates, then what's the point of having a navy? How will the world view the navy? What's most absurd is that the navy is expected to legitimize the actions of the Shichibukai —that's ironic.

Therefore, the atmosphere was frighteningly oppressive, very heavy, and made it hard to breathe.

"Dracule Mihawk, the World's Greatest Swordsman, nicknamed Hawk-Eye, with a bounty of 480 million."

Donquixote Doflamingo, nicknamed Yaksha and Sea Rogue, has a bounty of 440 million.

Bartholomew Bear, nicknamed Tyrant, has a bounty of 290 million.

"Boa Hancock, nicknamed the Empress, has a bounty of 80 million."

"Sand Crocodile Crocodile, has a bounty of 80 million."

Jinbe, nicknamed "Knight of the Sea," has a bounty of 250 million.

"Moonlight Moria, nicknamed Shadow, has a bounty of 320 million."

A naval officer placed a stack of documents in front of everyone. The documents on the stack of documents showed that they were mostly for important figures.

"These seven are the seven most ideal candidates for the Shichibukai, selected through a rigorous process!" Sengoku took a sip of coffee and continued.

"Do you have any other ideas? Speak up! If there are no objections, then these seven people are confirmed."

"Isn't the difference in these bounties too big?" Garp picked his nose, offering a comment that wasn't really an opinion.

"This is a decision we've made after careful consideration; the bounty doesn't tell the whole story," Crane explained, shaking his head.

"Whatever! Only you guys can solve these kinds of brain-teasing problems." Garp scoffed, making Tsuru roll her eyes.

"And you guys?" Sengoku then looked at the others in the conference room.

"These people are no match for the strength to suppress the rioters at sea!"

"Let me clarify! Actually, the selection of the Shichibukai is not arbitrary. For example, Jinbe the Strait was chosen by the World Government to promote racial harmony and allow both sides to develop in a balanced way; and Boa Hancock is the Empress of Amazon Lily."

The crane attracted everyone's attention, and then offered a brief explanation.

"Does anyone have any suggestions?" Crane asked after explaining.

At this point, none of the navy personnel spoke.

"Since there are no problems, who would be willing to gather this trash?" Sengoku asked calmly.

"I suggest we use overwhelming force to suppress these pirates, otherwise we might be exposed!" A Vice Admiral stared directly at the four people in the front positions.

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to the four Admiral.

As the Vice Admiral said, these naval personnel are lawless thugs, and if you want them to obey, you have to make them fear you.

Perhaps Vice Admiral could be recruited from among these seven, but it wouldn't have the same impact Admiral.

However, it seems a bit of an overkill to send out Admiral just to gather a few scoundrels.

"What do you four mean by this?"

Sengoku turned his gaze to Ye Chen and the others.

Almost simultaneously, all four men revealed disdain in their eyes—yes, disdain.

"The Big Pirates have been too arrogant lately, I don't have time!" Sakazuki refused first.

"I"

"Alright." Sengoku could tell from the expressions on the four people's faces that they were just making excuses.

"The New World does indeed need two people. You can decide for yourselves! There must be two people to gather them."

Hearing Sengoku's resolute voice, Sakazuki and the other three exchanged glances, none of them wanting to lose face.

"Let's decide by drawing lots! Two long and two short, the long one goes."

Beside him, Garp grinned and pulled out four toothpicks from somewhere, looking rather unserious.

Seeing the props Garp had prepared, everyone couldn't help but twitch their faces.

Finally, each of them smoked one. Kizaru's face immediately darkened, while Ye Chen didn't seem to care.

"In that case, these seven people are yours to handle." Sengoku looked at Borsalino and Ye Chen and made his decision.

"If there's nothing else, the meeting is adjourned!"

Finally, the meeting ended, and many naval personnel gradually left.

"I'll take these three; the remaining four are yours."

Unable to shirk responsibility, Kizaru randomly drew three bounty posters and left four for Ye Chen.

Ye Chen didn't move, but just squinted at Kizaru.

"You took a year off, and I covered a lot of your work. You should repay me!"

Without any expression, Ye Chen silently put away the four bounty posters, stood up, and left his seat.

Thus, what was originally a mission that Vice Admiral was supposed to summon was instead accomplished by Admiral due to some unexpected circumstances!

After the meeting, Ye Chen returned to the villa, his previously indifferent face now showing a smile.

"Brother Ye Chen, is the meeting over?"

The warm meal and the feeling of being waited for had unknowingly seeped into Ye Chen's heart.

"Mmm." Nodding, Ye Chen looked at the lovely girl in front of him and kissed her forehead.

"Nana, the food is burnt." Bai Doudou ruined the atmosphere as she came down the stairs.

"Oh! I almost forgot!" Hina exclaimed as she rushed into the kitchen.

Before long, the two people, the rabbit, and the dragon sat together, eating lunch.

"Brother Ye Chen, is there a mission at this meeting?" Hina turned to look at the documents on the living room table and picked up a piece of meat for Ye Chen.

"Yes, I need to go out for a bit, it will take some time!" Ye Chen nodded.

"I want to go too, okay!" Full of anticipation, Hina completely forgot that she was still a Marine.

"Okay!" Ye Chen agreed without hesitation.

"Shall we leave tomorrow?" Hina smiled crescent-shapedly when Ye Chen agreed.

"Okay." Ye Chen smiled and picked up a piece of meat for Hina as well.

Beside them, Bai Doudou and Huo were just silently shoveling rice into their mouths.

The next day, accompanied by a roar, Ye Chen left Marineford.

This time, he didn't plan to travel by warship. He simply asked Sengoku and the others for their address and then set off.

Under a clear blue sky, standing on the back of the fire, Ye Chen pulled out the target of this operation.

Fish-Man Island Strait Jinbe, Bartholomew Kuma, Dracule Mihawk, Boa Hancock.

Sitting on the fire's back, Ye Chen took out a piece of paper and Den Den Mushi.

"Brubrubru"

"Hello!" A deep voice came through the Den Den Mushi in just a moment.

"Call him Bartholomew Kuma, the Sabaody Archipelago. Don't miss out!"

"Knew!"

The Den Den Mushi hung up very quickly.

Meanwhile, deep within an island on the Grand Line, Dragon hung up the Den Den Mushi, a smile playing on his lips, and then dialed Den Den Mushi.

"Hello!"

"Kuma, the Navy has finalized the Warlord Plan. You must go to the Sabaody Archipelago immediately. The Navy's God has already agreed to the deal with me."

"Can that guy be trusted?"

"Can be trusted."

"Good!"

The Den Den Mushi hung up again. Ryu looked at the documents on the table, lost in thought, and then dialed the Den Den Mushi again.