Golden Lion vs. the Navy, the World Government's Warning

The New World as well.

Above a certain stretch of sea, dozens of pirate ships floated in midair.

"Damn it, the news actually leaked out!"

"Who was it? Who the hell did it?!"

Inside the luxurious palace at the center of the Floating Island, Golden Lion was furious.

"I'll drag him out and tear him to pieces!"

Golden Lion's vicious gaze swept across the room, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Immediately afterward, a chorus of excuses rose within the hall.

"Not me, absolutely not me, Admiral!"

"Admiral, I swear it had nothing to do with me! You know I've always been utterly loyal to you. Heaven and earth can bear witness!"

"Admiral, you know me. I'm timid. If it had been me, I definitely wouldn't dare sit here right now."

"I've always kept my mouth shut. The leak had nothing to do with me."

"Admiral, now isn't the time to investigate this. Our top priority is intercepting the Heavenly Tribute before Navy reinforcements arrive."

"That's right, Admiral. The Heavenly Tribute is what matters most right now."

Hearing that, Golden Lion's expression shifted several times before he finally snorted. "Hmph! I'll settle the score with you later!"

He then turned to the navigator beside him. "Haro, how far are we from the warships transporting the Heavenly Tribute now?"

Haro answered, "Reporting to Admiral, at our current speed, we'll catch up to the Heavenly Tribute transport ships in less than a day."

"One day—"

Golden Lion's face darkened as he shouted, "Then speed up! We have to seize the Heavenly Tribute before the Navy arrives!"

Then his tone shifted. "Also, contact Whitebeard, Roger, Linlin, and the others. With such a large-scale Navy operation, who's to say they're only targeting me?"

"What if the Navy wants to use this chance to interfere