Negotiations

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"Boss, what brings you here?"

In the research lab, Caesar was conducting research with Judge when someone suddenly announced that Ye Chen had arrived. The two immediately put down their research and left the lab.

Looking at Caesar and Judge, Ye Chen walked towards the prison, saying as he went, "I'm going to see Aokiji."

"Oh, then we won't stay with the boss."

Seeing that Ye Chen was alright, Caesar greeted Judge and returned to the research lab, but then Caesar seemed to remember something and called Ye Chen back.

"Boss, come to the lab in a bit. We've had some progress lately."

With a chuckle, Caesar raised his chin, looking extremely proud.

"Good."

Ignoring Caesar's smugness, Ye Chen nodded and, led by a general, soon arrived at the prison cell.

You want to see me?

Through the cell, Ye Chen looked at Aokiji inside.

"Let me out. I want to see if the country is really like Gion and Smoker. If it is, I'll join the country."

Without any preamble, Aokiji gave his answer directly, neither appealing to emotions nor displaying any harshness.

Why should I believe you? Or do you think I want you to join the country?

With an indifferent gaze, Ye Chen's face remained expressionless, devoid of joy or sorrow.

"You" sounded somewhat angry; Aokiji detected sarcasm in Ye Chen's words, even though Ye Chen remained calm.

"Whether you and I broke our promise or betrayed our trust during the Summit War, I absolutely did nothing wrong. That promise still stands, even now."

"Promises? They might have had some value in the past, but they're outdated now. I hate people who go back on their word!"

Unmoved, Ye Chen spoke coldly.

"Ye Chen, you bastard! Let me tell you, I, Aokiji, am not a person who goes back on his word. You can kill me, but don't insult me."

Reaching the prison gate, Aokiji stared at Ye Chen with red eyes.

"I'm giving you six months. If you still can't make a decision after six months, don't blame me for being ruthless. I'm only trusting you because of Gion and Smoker."

"You extremist!"

"Remember, you only have one chance. Others may covet the strength of Admiral, but I don't. Let him go."

Ye Chen glanced at Aokiji one last time, gave an order, and then left the prison.

The cell door opened, the Seastone Handcuffs were removed, and Aokiji felt the power restored to his body. For some reason, he couldn't be happy; instead, he was very angry and resentful.

"Let me tell you, if the country isn't like Gion, don't even think about making me bow down."

Angry voices echoed down the corridor, but there was no reply from Ye Chen.

Led by the commander, Aokiji walked out of the research lab, where Gion and Smoker were already waiting.

Seeing that Aokiji had actually come out, both Gion and Smoker breathed a sigh of relief.

Where is that bastard?

Unharmed and without any restrictions, Aokiji watched as Gion and Smoker's expressions changed repeatedly.

"Have no idea."

Gion shook her head; neither she nor Smoker saw Ye Chen come out.

"Let's go to the Divine City and experience the city's night view first."

Throughout the journey, Aokiji's expression grew increasingly strange. He wasn't being monitored, nor was he being restricted; he was completely free!

"That guy trusts me that much?"

Distracted, Aokiji's mind was in a mess all night.

The next day, under a clear blue sky, the country welcomed two uninvited guests, or rather, envoys.

In the main hall of the Imperial City, Reiju sat in the first seat, looking calmly at the two representatives below.

On the chair to the left was a man with short, choppy, tea-green hair, a scar over his left eye, wearing a reddish-brown trench coat, a dark green belt, and a long sword slung across his back.

Looking at this man, Reiju automatically recalled the information in her mind: Koza, a key cadre of the Revolutionary Army in recent years.

The name may sound unfamiliar at first, but a closer look reveals that this man was once the leader of a rebel army in Alabasta, and was said to have been childhood sweethearts with Alabasta's princess, Nefertari Vivi.

Opposite him stood a Marine Vice Admiral draped in Justice Coat; none other than Momonga.

Reiju quickly understood the purpose of the two people's visit.

"Reiju, we want to see God!"

Koza clasped his hands in a respectful gesture first.

"Snort."

The Momonga opposite her snorted coldly, then looked at Reiju as well, with the same purpose.

"Go and inform the King."

She gave an order to the generals below the stage, and then Reiju the two of them to deal with government affairs. The three parties are now irreconcilable enemies, and the Revolutionary Army and the Navy would not send representatives to negotiate unless absolutely necessary.

Reiju remained silent. Koza and Momonga exchanged a glance, then each went about their own thoughts. The only sound in the entire hall was Reiju's voice as she wrote.

At this moment, Ye Chen was talking to Kaku in the pavilion, clearly about the Underworld.

"Your Majesty, representatives from the Revolutionary Army and the Navy wish to see you!"

The sound of armor rubbing together, the clanging of metal, was heard as he knelt on one knee outside the pavilion.

"Let Kalifa decide for herself."

Listening to the general's report, Ye Chen frowned slightly, then looked at Kaku and said something.

"Yes."

After glancing at Jiang, Kaku left the pavilion and disappeared into the mirror hanging in the adjacent corridor.

Standing up, Ye Chen walked towards the main hall, while at the same time Ye Chen, his voice rang in the ears of Gion and Smoker in the Divine City.

"Bring Aokiji to the main hall."

Not long after, Ye Chen appeared without warning on the previously empty throne.

With Ye Chen's appearance, both Koza and the Momonga felt a chill run down their spines.

"Boss, this is Revolutionary Army cadre Koza, and this is Marine Vice Admiral Momonga."

With a slight cough, Reiju gave her introduction.

"You want to see me?"

With his legs crossed, Ye Chen leaned against the throne, his dark eyes fixed on Koza and the Momonga, both of whom broke out in a cold sweat.

Although Ye Chen didn't have much of an imposing aura, they felt immense pressure just by looking at him.

"God, I've come on behalf of the Revolutionary Army to exchange some of my brothers for them."

My heart leaped into my throat; Koza knew his purpose.

After glancing at Koza, Ye Chen turned his gaze to the Momonga.

"Me too."

The Momonga took a deep breath, its expression serious.

"Cost."

With a blank expression, Ye Chen looked at the two of them.

"In exchange for Army Admiral Eberle Menlite, Marine Admiral Aokiji, and three P0s, the World Government promised 10 billion Beli, while also maintaining a peaceful coexistence with the world."

This time, the flying Momonga spoke first.

"The Revolutionary Army has also prepared 10 billion Beli, hoping God will grant their wish."

"Ye Chen, what do you want with us?" Before Ye Chen could speak, Gion and Smoker led Aokiji into the hall.

Turning around, the Momonga looked at Smoker and his two companions swaggering around, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Gion and Smoker have already betrayed the Navy and joined the Nation, but why is Admiral Aokiji still here?

This doesn't look like a prisoner at all.

Could it be that Aokiji has really betrayed the Navy, just as the Fleet Admiral and the others feared?

At the same time, Aokiji looked at the Momonga and sensed its constantly changing emotions. After a moment's thought, he realized why Ye Chen had called him here: it was clearly for the Momonga's benefit!

With a grim expression, Aokiji glared resentfully at Ye Chen on the throne, almost snapping at him.

The atmosphere was somewhat oppressive, and both Smoker and Gion remained silent.