When Wuli's warship arrived, the flag of justice flew high. Whether a Town or country had paid the Heavenly Tribute or not, Wuli drove off any pirates who appeared.
Thanks to Wuli, pirates no longer dared attack Towns in these waters, and the Marines' influence was steadily growing.
Unfortunately, without supplies, Wuli's warship could not keep operating.
"Kizaru wants to force me back to Marine Headquarters. It seems that meeting still hasn't put his suspicions to rest," Wuli thought. "Since he hasn't ordered me back to base and is resorting to this instead, he must not have any solid evidence."
"With Garp the Hero around, they won't force me back without evidence. But if Kizaru gets me to return to headquarters this time, I might never be allowed to leave the base again."
Wuli's thoughts raced as he looked at the Marine rear admiral from the base. Something did not add up. With Garp the Hero there, Kizaru could not interfere too much, but that did not explain why the base had refused supplies. The base had the authority to decide for itself.
The rear admiral seemed to read Wuli's confusion. "Don't tell me you have no idea."
"Your recent actions have caused the World Government a great deal of trouble. They've lodged a complaint and recommended cutting off your supplies."
Wuli, Shangyang, and Bonney exchanged baffled looks. How had the World Government become involved?
The rear admiral continued, "Every base is under pressure from the World Government. None of them will readily supply you."
Wuli was even more puzzled. "But why would the World Government do that?"
"Why?" The rear admiral chuckled. The look on his face nearly made Shangyang rush forward and peck it to pieces.
"The Towns you've been protecting haven't paid the Heavenly Tribute. Under the