Half a Year, the Shichibukai, the Boss
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Time flies, and half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
The events of the past six months have been neither numerous nor few, but a few of them have shaken the entire ocean.
Six months ago, not long after the Dressrosa incident, in Marineford, in the Fleet Admiral's Office!
"It's confirmed that Doflamingo is dead!"
Sitting on the sofa, Garp seemed lost in thought, his mood somewhat heavy.
"Now that the Doflamingo matter is over, let's discuss the Shichibukai!"
Sengoku didn't ask much about Doflamingo. This operation was either to rescue Doflamingo or to eliminate Doflamingo. In any case, the mission given to him by the Five Elders had been completed.
"There are currently three vacant positions among the Shichibukai, so we cannot disband the system at this time."
Holding the document in his hand, Sengoku instructed his adjutant to distribute it to everyone.
"With Doflamingo included, there are only two empty spots, right?"
Kizaru adjusted his sunglasses and took the document with some surprise.
"It's confirmed that Gecko Moria has been captured by God!"
With a blank expression, Sengoku recalled the news that Bartholomew Kuma had brought back.
"Not long ago, God suddenly appeared in the Florian Triangle and attacked Gecko Moria. This is the news Kuma brought back, which is why the Straw Hat Pirates escaped!"
"This matter is strange!"
The crane was deep in thought.
"This matter is postponed. Sand Crocodile Crocodile defeated by the Supernova Straw Hat Pirates, and Gecko Moria and Donquixote Doflamingo were captured and eliminated by God. There are currently three positions left. Who are your candidates?"
The most famous pirate crews on the high seas were displayed in front of everyone.
"Supernova? Not enough to suppress an entire sea area!"
With disdain, the group immediately ruled out the Supernova.
"I think we don't need to rush, someone will come to us on their own!"
After a moment of contemplation, He put down the documents and looked at Sengoku with an air of confidence.
Looking at the crane, Sengoku understood after a moment's thought, then looked at Garp and the others with a serious expression, "Is what happened with Vergo true?"
"It's pretty close; we just need to investigate to find out."
"He, this matter is entrusted to you. If it's true, immediately offer a reward. Traitors must not be tolerated!"
"Good!"
A month later, a bounty was issued, and the news spread throughout the entire sea area.
Marine Vice Admiral Ghost Bamboo Vice Admiral Vergo actually an undercover agent with a bounty of 670 million.
This news caused a huge uproar, and for a time the entire ocean was filled with news of Ghost Bamboo Vergo.
All of Vergo's past, including being a classmate of God and a close friend of God, was brought up.
Marine Headquarters, villa complex, Smoker's residence.
Why even you?
Looking at the report in his hand, Smoker couldn't accept it. Ye Chen's defection from the Navy was understandable, but why was Vergo also abandoning the Navy now? What should he do?
Confused and disoriented, Smoker experienced anger, calm, and disappointment during these few days.
He couldn't understand why things had turned out this way.
Recalling the days when they trained together, drank together, cried together, and made a ruckus together, Smoker couldn't help but tear up.
They didn't know when their friendship started to crack. Ye Chen defected from the Navy, Hina died, Shu and Very Good became like strangers, and now even Vergo has left. It's as if Smoker is the only one left in Marineford.
Loneliness enveloped Smoker deeply.
Besides the Vergo incident, there were several other incidents that caused a huge uproar and nearly caused a rift in the entire Navy.
Edward Weevil, carrying the heads of hundreds of pirates worth hundreds of millions, became the new Shichibukai.
When the news first came out, it attracted attention, after all, nobody knew who Edward Weevil was, it was as if he had just suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Therefore, many people on the sea scoffed at Edward Weevil's appointment as one of the Shichibukai, and few people agreed with it.
Everything changed when this guy started recklessly capturing pirates worth hundreds of millions on the high seas, because every pirate he targeted died.
And this was just the beginning, because what happened after Edward Weevil became Shichibukai was truly the most exciting.
That is, former Marine Admiral Black Arm Zephyr defected from the Navy.
Who is Black Arm Zephyr? He's a legendary figure who stands on par with naval Garp the Hero and Fleet Admiral Sengoku. Most importantly, the Three Admirals and most of the other Vice Admiral in the Navy are his students.
Even the Four Emperors God were taught by this man.
Moreover, this man has dedicated countless lives to the navy and made numerous contributions.
Yet this very naval veteran betrayed the navy.
For a time, the entire ocean seemed to be mocking the navy.
The Four Emperors God, Vergo the Ghost Bamboo, and now Black Arm Zephyr— all have defected from the Navy. What does this signify?
This led to doubts among many naval personnel, causing widespread anxiety and significantly damaging the navy's reputation. Even Marineford experienced chaos.
Although almost half a year has passed and the matter has been suppressed, a closer look reveals that the navy has changed somewhat, as many officers have begun to have other ideas, a kind of doubt.
The reason this is happening is because there's a powerful force pulling the strings behind the scenes.
And this giant hand is the Revolutionary Army. As long as it damages the reputation of the World Government, the Revolutionary Army doesn't mind getting involved.
And it works quite well.
Besides the naval incidents, other things have happened in the past six months.
For example, Kaido of the Four Emperors of the Beasts, fought against the Red-Haired Pirates, but the outcome is unknown.
Or perhaps some kingdom has been taken over by pirates.
Also, who did the Supernova defeat this time, and how much did the bounty increase?
New news is constantly emerging on the high seas. But compared to these Big News in the open, things are also happening in the darker side of this world, in the Underworld.
There are now seven underground kings. In addition to the original six kings, a new king has emerged in recent years: the Boss.
The Boss is very mysterious. As soon as he appeared, he snatched the business from the Big Hand Funeral Director and middleman Jker. His main business is now arms. Moreover, the six underground kings, namely the King of Loan Sharks, the Pleasure Queen, Big News, the Hidden Master, the Shipping King, and the Organ Merchant, all have to give the Boss face.
Of course, this is all information known only to those who don't understand, while no one who knows the Boss's true identity dares to disrespect him.
For example, the current Pleasure Queen is now a different person, known only to a few.
The Boss is very mysterious; apart from a few major powers who know who she is, other powers have no idea whether she is male or female.
Compared to the Boss's mystique, his seven henchmen are the truly formidable figures who dominate the Underworld.
Lord of the Secret Realm, Kaku.
Greedy Wolf Jabra.
Burning Blueno.
Artist · Kumadori.
Big Mouth Fukuro.
Snow Maiden Monet.
Maid Baby 5.
These seven warriors are like the Shichibukai the Sea in the Underworld; they are not only incredibly intimidating but also have a large following.
As for the Boss, the outside world thought it was just one person, and initially it was indeed one person, namely Kalifa.
However, for some reason, the Boss was later assigned to Bege and the rarely seen Rob Lucci. As a result, the Boss now includes three people: Kalifa, Bege, and Rob Lucci.
However, the true Boss is still Kalifa, because she has always been the one giving orders.
When necessary, whether it's Bege, Admiral, or even Rob Lucci, they all have to obey Kalifa's orders.
Of course, only those in the right know these things.