New World, G-5 Marine Base.
The entire island housing the base was tightly shrouded in impenetrable morning fog. The lights atop the watchtowers diffused into a dim yellow haze, futilely trying to pierce the damp, cold murk.
Amid the chaotic fog, an Air Door silently opened. Beyond it lay a vast expanse of green Hyperspace, forming a stark contrast to the deathly gray-white outside.
Two young men radiating fierce auras stepped through the Air Door.
The one on the left had an unmistakable long, square nose. He wore a slightly tight black leather jacket and carried a long sword at each side of his waist.
The one on the right had an unusual two-toned hairstyle sharply divided down the middle, with a pair of horns growing from his head.
Adams folded his arms and swept his gaze over the two young men.
"Kaku, Page One, your mission is to eliminate the base commander here. If anyone tries to stop you, kill them without mercy. Understood?"
During the chaotic clash on Minion Island several months ago, Vergo had left a deep impression on the high-ranking Marines present with his mastery of Armament Haki and martial arts. He had since risen to the rank of Vice Admiral at Headquarters and become the commander of the military base before them.
With Vergo firmly seated as a Vice Admiral, he had gained the authority to mobilize greater Marine resources and make use of the Marine intelligence network.
If this nail was not pulled before the Donquixote Family fell, no one could predict what trouble he might cause for Adams's plans through that identity.
Adams disliked trouble. Therefore, before he formally moved against the Donquixote Family in Dressrosa, Vergo had to die.
"We guarantee mission success, Captain!"
Kaku and Page One accepted the mission in