Rayleigh and Shakky looked at each other in bewilderment.
Looking at the empty seats, Rayleigh never expected the other party to be so shameless, abandoning the children and running away.
" Rayleigh, I don't have time to take care of the kids. You'll have to figure it out yourself."
Shakky had already recognized the newcomer's identity. After all, the ability to disappear suddenly, coupled with such a tall stature, could only be matched by Gecko Moria, besides the Shichibukai Tyrant Kuma. However, Moria was clearly not so kind.
Shakky looked at the unconscious Luffy with a hint of disgust on her face. She could already guess that this kid would definitely cause a lot of trouble.
After all, the surname "Monkey," with the addition of "D," is very suggestive.
Now, with that Straw Hat on top of it, Shakky has no intention of taking care of Luffy and getting herself into big trouble.
Moreover, she had personally investigated the information about that brat named Ace standing to the side. This brat was most likely Roger's unborn son, which would be another big problem.
Rayleigh knew all this, but he had no choice. He could only smile wryly and ask Shakky for help, " Shakky, please help us. They're not suited to live in Sabaody Archipelago long-term."
"You want to send them to Kuja?" Shakky clearly saw through Rayleigh's little scheme at a glance.
"Um."
" Kuja won't work, and you know Hancock's personality. But we can arrange for them to go to that deserted island next door. You can go there and train them for a few years."
Rayleigh knew from his words that this suggestion was very suitable.
After all, Amazon Lily has a tradition that men are not allowed to set foot on the island, and neither he nor Shakky intended to ask Hancock to make an exception for this reason.
The deserted island next door became the best choice.
After making the decision.
Rayleigh immediately went to arrange the boat, while Shakky also communicated with Kuja's Granny Nyon via Den Den Mushi Kuja to avoid any misunderstandings.
In a secluded, illegal bay.
Rayleigh steered the small sailboat at breakneck speed toward Amazon Lily.
Standing on the mangrove trunk, Shakky's gaze was somewhat uncertain.
" Garp died at the hands of the Liberator Organization, and Shanks was killed by the Sky Empire. Monkey D. Luffy, I hope you don't overestimate yourself!"
Shakky could already sense the oppressive atmosphere and impending doom.
Knowing a great deal of underground intelligence, she was aware of the terrifying power of the Sky Empire and the Liberator Organization.
The Liberator Organization, in particular, are even more terrifying than the Rocks Pirates of yesteryear.
Meanwhile, the World Government is secretly preparing some plans.
Just as Shakky was about to return to the bar, News Coo spotted her in mid-air and flew over.
Shakky tossed a 100- Beli coin over, and the News Coo immediately handed her a freshly printed newspaper.
The moment she opened the newspaper, her pupils constricted.
[ Monkey D. Dragon was arrested and imprisoned, and personally announced the disbandment of the Revolutionary Army! There is video evidence!]
Shakky quickly picked up the Den Den Mushi and told Rayleigh about it. At the same time, she rushed to the Broadcast Plaza in the Sabaody Archipelago, where the World Government's news agency had set up a live broadcast screen.
Sure enough, when she arrived at the Broadcast Plaza, the World Government had already released a video of Dragon's surrender and the disbandment of the Revolutionary Army, which was being played on a loop on the screen.
" The Revolutionary Army Headquarters has been captured by the navy? Dragon and Ivankov have been arrested?"
Shakky was utterly shocked by this result.
At the same time, I remembered the bear that appeared yesterday evening.
' Garp was killed... Dragon was captured... Kuma brought Luffy and Ace here...'
The clever Shakky immediately connected all the dots.
She speculated on the cause and effect.
Several months ago, after Garp was killed, Dragon secretly went to the East Blue to pick up his son Luffy and others and take them to White Soil Island. A few days ago, the World Government attacked White Soil Island, and Dragon was defeated and captured. Kuma secretly rescued Luffy, Ace and others, and sent several children to Rayleigh for refuge.
In other words, Xiong is most likely a member of the Revolutionary Army.
Shakky felt that things were becoming increasingly complicated and troublesome.
On the other side.
Marineford, Marine Headquarters.
Upon seeing the news reports and live broadcast footage, Sengoku's expression turned extremely grim.
He was furious; even his usual shrewdness couldn't suppress the rage within him.
Crane was also in his office. She wasn't too angry, but calmly reminded him, " Sengoku, be mindful of your status."
"I know." Sengoku tossed the newspaper to the goat at his feet to eat.
His anger stemmed not from the capture of Dragon, but from Sakazuki's unauthorized actions and the World Government's distrust of him.
As Fleet Admiral, to learn about this matter through newspapers, just like ordinary citizens, is undoubtedly a blatant slap in the face.
But even if he's proven wrong, what can he do?
Crane analyzed, " The Five Elders are definitely worried about our friendship with Garp, and they might secretly go easy on Dragon. At this point, anger is useless, but at least Dragon is only imprisoned in Impel Down."
Rubbing his temples, Sengoku had to admit that the Five Elders had played their hand brilliantly, successfully making an example of someone to deter others and reducing the number of enemies, allowing the Navy and Army to focus their full attention on the Sky Empire and the Liberator Organization.
As the Fleet Admiral, Sengoku had to prioritize the overall situation.
And at that very moment, Sakazuki's battle report was also delivered to Marineford.
After reading the detailed report, Tsuru sighed, "It seems Sakazuki isn't content with being ordinary!"
Sengoku flew into a rage at the mention of Sakazuki: "Hmph! He completely disregards me, the Fleet Admiral. Does he doubt my loyalty to the World Government?"
"Don't be too angry. After all, given our relationship with Garp, it's understandable that he's worried about something going wrong."
Sengoku was still indignant. "He probably wanted to use this opportunity to impress the Five Elders and pave the way for his chance to become Fleet Admiral. I never expected him to be so cunning; I underestimated him."
"We have no choice; Sakazuki is indeed the best candidate for the next Fleet Admiral."
"Actually Kuzan also..."
Tsuru shook her head, interrupting Sengoku: " Sengoku, don't act rashly. You should know that after Kuzan lost a leg, he lost his eligibility to compete for the position of Fleet Admiral."
The Sengoku also fell silent.
Kuzan, with his broken leg, is indeed ineligible to run for Fleet Admiral. This is not only a matter of ability, but also of image and public opinion.
After all, appointing a disabled person as Fleet Admiral would make outsiders think that the navy is out of talent.
Furthermore, Kuzan's leg was broken by the Liberator Organization. If Kuzan becomes the Fleet Admiral, how can the outside world believe that the Navy and the World Government can defeat the Liberator Organization?
These two stains were almost fatal to Kuzan's path to Fleet Admiral.
As Tsuru said, the World Government and the Navy had no choice but to make Sakazuki the next Fleet Admiral.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
"Report! Admiral Kizaru is escorting the criminal Dragon into port."
"Understood," Sengoku replied helplessly.
Crane stood up. "Let's go check on that kid!"
Sengoku waved his hand. "I'm not going, you go!"
Out of sight, out of mind. Sengoku is easily reminded of Garp whenever he sees a dragon. Now that his old comrade's son is about to be imprisoned in Impel Down, he is powerless to do anything about it. It's better not to go and see him.
Crane quietly left the Fleet Admiral's Office and headed to the escort warship at the port.