A Devastating Blow

In the New World, at the New Marine Headquarters.

Three days earlier, a Rear Admiral had found the Op-Op Fruit at sea. The discovery had caught Sengoku's attention. The Five Elders in the Holy Land had received word yesterday and immediately sent two CP0 agents to headquarters.

Many thought the Rear Admiral was an idiot for handing a fruit worth five billion over to the organization. After all, the kingdom had offered a bounty of six billion Beli for that Devil Fruit.

The Rear Admiral who found it regretted his decision, but he already had Devil Fruit powers. He could only hand over the Op-Op Fruit.

He had considered selling it to the kingdom, but his sense of justice would not let him.

In the Fleet Admiral's Office, Sengoku had summoned Ryokugyu and the others because he feared the kingdom might act if it heard the news.

"The Five Elders have sent two CP0 agents to collect the Devil Fruit. The details haven't leaked, have they?"

Sengoku looked at Tsuru. The moment the Op-Op Fruit was found, he had ordered a complete information blackout.

"Everything's been sealed off."

Tsuru shook her head, signaling that Sengoku need not worry.

"I hear that Devil Fruit can make someone immortal. Is that true?"

Sitting with one leg crossed over the other, Kizaru eyed the Op-Op Fruit in the box on Sengoku's desk.

Fujitora and Ryokugyu also looked over with curiosity.

"It's only a rumor."

Sengoku shook his head. He was not sure either. There were indeed rumors that the Op-Op Fruit could grant immortality, but none had ever been confirmed.

"What a shame."

Kizaru shrugged. A flicker of greed crossed his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

"Has anything unusual happened at sea lately?" Sengoku changed the subject.

"Several Supernovas have formed an