In Konoha: Starting with Three Choices

"No need! I want to be a Marine Admiral. The Five Elders, right? I'll go have a friendly chat with them right now!"

As Liuyun spoke, ripples spread through the space around him. Before Sengoku and the others could react, he stepped into a Space Vortex...

Chapter 3: The Five Elders' Arrogance! Slapping the Long-Bearded Elder!

Various rare treasures adorned a spacious palace.

Five old men sat or leaned in various postures. They were none other than the World Government's highest authorities, the Five Elders—Imu's five lackeys!

"The Four Emperors have been getting increasingly restless. A traitor emerged among the Whitebeard Pirates, and Whitebeard has already sent Second Division Commander Ace to hunt him down."

"The front lines report that the pirate ship monitoring Shanks has lost sight of him again!"

"Leave him be. Shanks is different from Kaido and Charlotte Linlin. He doesn't have much ambition. Just keep an eye on Kaido and Charlotte Linlin!"

"Dragon's Revolutionary Army has taken another city. That bastard Garp raised!"

"Things are proceeding as usual with CP9. They've already found a lead on the Pluton Blueprints!"

The Five Elders spoke in turn, discussing the state of the ocean. Their tones were utterly indifferent, leaving no doubt that they regarded themselves as rulers.

Just then, a Space Vortex appeared before the five of them.

The Five Elders remained expressionless, even watching the sight with interest.

"Interesting! Someone actually dares to intrude here? What nerve!" The sword-wielding elder sneered.

"The Space-Space Fruit? A rare fruit indeed. I wonder just how strong its user is!" the bearded elder added.

The other elders chimed in, their tones calm and even dismissive. A Space-Space Fruit user dared to come to the Holy Land Mary Geoise. Who had given him the courage?

The spatial ripples slowly faded, revealing