Because:
Sang Biao's case had not been settled. If Chaton and the others attacked Ye Chen again, the World Government would have a hard time explaining itself. Ye Chen was a genuine Shichibukai now, and the Marines had no good reason to go after him. That was the first problem.
Second, even if Chaton ignored all that and insisted on attacking, he might not succeed. Saul, Basan, and Jace were still there, and they would certainly stop him.
After weighing his options, Chaton hurried back to the warship and called Fleet Admiral Sengoku for instructions.
Nami was not worried that the World Government would refuse. Two billion Beli was a lot, but to the World Government, it was a drop in the ocean.
Before long, Chaton returned to the Pirate ship. Seeing his head hanging and his utterly defeated expression, Nami pumped her fist and cried excitedly, "Yes!"
Chaton gave a bitter smile. "The government can agree to your demands. But you know what to say about this."
"Of course. I understand. It was all just a misunderstanding!"
Nami was no fool. She nodded and agreed without a moment's hesitation.
It was easy to guess how the World Government would spin the story in the papers. It would claim the whole thing was a misunderstanding: Sang Biao and his men had resented Ye Chen's appointment as a Shichibukai and acted without government authorization, causing the clash.
After all, no one dared admit the truth.
Just as it had done with the tragedy of Ohara, the World Government would cover it up.
"Inazuma, retreat at once! The operation's been canceled. Be careful."
Inazuma had just landed with his men at a harbor in the North Carlo Kingdom when Ivankov's call came through. Even over the Den Den Mushi, Inazuma could