The Grand Meeting

Without further ado, Kong took the seat of honor, his expression extremely serious. The atmosphere in the spacious conference room immediately became oppressive; you could hear a pin drop. Everyone sat upright, a document in front of them. "You all know what's happening on the high seas right now. The Roger Pirates have completed their voyage through the Grand Line and reached the Final Island, Laugh Tale. They are now recognized by all pirates as the One Piece. Because of the Roger Pirates' actions, the entire sea has erupted in chaos. Countless pirates have run rampant, killing, burning, and plundering various kingdoms. They even dared to attack the Navy's branches, destroying more than ten already, and many more have lost contact. When did the Navy's prestige decline to this level? Unforgivable!" With a loud bang, Kong slammed his hand on the table, his face contorted with rage. "Because of the out-of-control pirates, many countries have fallen into war. Some have even openly seceded from the World Government and declared independence. The Four Seas, the Grand Line, and the New World have become Paradise for these Villain. Evil is pressing closer and closer to our doorstep. The Navy's justice cannot tolerate this." Sora, increasingly angry, stood up and sternly stared at all the Navy officers, making some of them afraid to even breathe, because that imposing aura was simply too overwhelming. Uncomfortably, Ye Chen felt very displeased. He hated Sora's condescending rebuke, so he tried hard to suppress it, his face remaining calm. "The Five Elders of Mary Geoise have issued a clear order: capture the Roger Pirates at all costs. Furthermore, the entire Navy is mobilized to strike those damned pirates and ensure the peace of the seas." Sitting down, Sora's tone grew colder, but the pressure became even heavier. "Now, all officers of Rear Admiral and above in Headquarters, obey orders and go to your respective branches to guard them. This matter is urgent. Meeting adjourned." The atmosphere was tense. Many generals immediately left their seats and walked out of the conference room with serious expressions. However, a few generals remained motionless. "Ye Chen, Vergo, Smoker, the three of you stay!" Ye Chen, who was about to go back to take a shower, had just stood up when Tsuru called him back. Without saying a word, Ye Chen sat down. After everyone had left, the conference room suddenly felt spacious. "Take a look at these documents." Tsuru handed Borsalino a stack of documents, indicating that they should be passed down one by one. "World Destroyer, Bondi World" "Fighting Champion, Zishas Burgess" "Crescent Moon Hunter, Catarina Devon" "Four Sweet Commanders of the Beast Pirates" "Three Calamities of the Beasts Pirates" "Yaksha, Donquixote Doflamingo" "Gecko Moria" Flipping through the stacks of documents, wow, they were all future big shots, of course, they were not worth looking at now. "These pirates are very strong, currently causing trouble in various seas. I need you to suppress their arrogance. If you can capture them, don't let them go." Kong's gaze was cold, and his tone was heavy. "After Roger became the One Piece, these guys became even more rampant, causing irreparable damage to the Navy. They thought the Navy's target would only be the Roger Pirates, so they expanded their power aggressively. Your mission is to deal with these extremely threatening individuals." Ye Chen remained silent, staring at the data. It seemed that Roger becoming the One Piece had made those people on the Holy Land impatient. "Garp, Sengoku, Zephyr, you are all on standby. As soon as there is news of the Roger Pirates, the three of you set off together." Finally, Kong's face was fierce, and he actually ordered Garp, Sengoku, and Zephyr to set off at the same time. No force would dare to resist this power. This time, they were going all out. If it weren't for guarding Marineford, Kong would probably have taken action himself. "Fleet Admiral Kong, has the Army been mobilized?" Suddenly, Tsuru interjected. "No, a while ago, a force called the 'Revolutionary Army' suddenly appeared on the high seas. The Five Elders are taking it very seriously. Currently, the Army, besides being stationed on the Red Line, is investigating this force." Sora frowned, deeply uneasy about the Revolutionary Army. Its sudden appearance without warning, coupled with the recent overthrow of over a dozen kingdoms, meant the World Government might still be in the dark. These overthrown kingdoms had all seceded from the World Affiliated Nation and declared independence, explaining the tension on Mary Geoise. Pirates were one issue, but the Revolutionary Army was equally threatening, their code of conduct even more so. Sora's answer silenced Tsuru. Upon hearing the words "Revolutionary Army," Ye Chen's eyes lit up slightly. It seemed Sora was unaware that the leader of the Revolutionary Army was Garp's son. "Any other questions?" Sora asked, looking at everyone. Seeing no one answer, Sora clapped his hands and said solemnly, "Since no one is speaking, let's proceed! Meeting adjourned." Just as Sakazuki and the others walked out the door, Kong seemed to remember something and said, "This is also a test, so you guys better take it seriously." The group was slightly moved, unable to suppress their excitement, and nodded. "Ye Chen, you've been training for two years, but your performance has suffered. Don't let me down this time. I finally managed to get an Admiral position from the Five Elders, provided you pass the test. Otherwise, this position will be revoked." "Understood!" Ye Chen remained calm and composed, showing no expression. "Go!" Kong waved his hand. "Work hard, and when you're strong enough to become Admiral, I'll step down from this responsibility." Sincerely, outside the meeting room, Zephyr smiled. "Zephyr, you're trying to slack off!" Garp picked his nose, preparing to rub it on Kuzan, but the latter dodged it with a dark face. Without any embarrassment, Garp flicked a large booger that flew over the wall and landed on someone. "You old geezer." Sengoku, behind him, covered his head and cursed. "Haha." The three pillars of the Navy strode away and disappeared around the corner. "Brother Ye Chen." Hina and the others, who had been waiting outside, finally got their chance after Ye Chen and Garp others had finished. "Ye Chen, don't disappoint me." Sakazuki, with a poker face, looked at Ye Chen with high expectations. "The position of Admiral will definitely be mine." His expression was calm, but his voice was resolute. "Haha, I'll be waiting for you." Sakazuki laughed and left. Borsalino instantly transformed into a photon and disappeared from the spot, while Kuzan yawned and lazily vanished from sight. "We're leaving tomorrow, tonight we'll drink until we drop." Smoker put his arm around Vergo and Shu's shoulders, in high spirits. After all, it had been several years since the five of them had all gathered together since graduation. "The usual place." Vergo rarely smiled. "Let's go!" The group, accompanied by laughter, headed towards the shopping street...