In Marineford, Sengoku, having just returned from Pangaea Castle, immediately convened a meeting of naval admirals, his expression extremely solemn.
Before long, all officers of Vice Admiral and above arrived at the conference room.
Leading the group were none other than the Three Admirals of the Navy: Sakazuki, Kuzan, and Borsalino.
Not only were they there, but Garp the Hero of the Marines and Vice Admiral Tsuru also came.
Looking at the dozens of people in the conference room, Fleet Admiral Sengoku's expression improved considerably.
Although they are often reprimanded by the Five Elders, it must be said that the Navy is at its strongest at this time, and can even easily wipe out a Yonko-level pirate crew.
The older generation has himself and Garp, the middle generation has Sakazuki, three monster Admiral, but the younger generation is somewhat lacking in talent.
"Now that everyone is here, let's begin today's meeting!"
Seeing the solemn expression on Fleet Admiral Sengoku Zhan Guo's face, everyone knew it must be related to the news that had just come in.
" The World Government has ordered our navy to be deployed to completely annihilate Lin Yuan's Abyss Chamber of Commerce, and to wipe out all its high-ranking members."
Everyone was shocked; they hadn't expected the World Government to issue such an order.
" Sengoku, you wouldn't have agreed, would you? We just received news that Lin Yuan and Lot Linlin were both severely injured, but it hasn't been confirmed yet."
Vice Admiral Tsuru spoke up. Having controlled the naval intelligence department for so many years, she naturally had the most say in the Five Emperors' forces, but even now, she didn't know much about Lin Yuan.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku stopped Vice Admiral Tsuru from asking the question and said with a smile.
"Don't worry, the Five Elders have given a clear answer. This news is accurate. Lin Yuan and Lot Linlin were indeed both seriously injured."
"Our mission this time is to completely wipe out one of the Five Emperors' forces. Lot Linlin's territory is in the New World, and we can't send all our troops there, otherwise it would attract an attack from the other Emperors."
"But Lin Yuan's merchant guild is located on the Grand Line, which makes it much easier to make a move."
Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Borsalino's eyes, and Kuzan's expression also changed slightly.
Almost no one knew Lin Yuan better than the two of them; he was simply too extraordinary.
"Hmph, it's about time we made our move. In my opinion, we should have just entered the New World, eliminated Lot Linlin, and then let the Navy completely control a portion of the area."
It was Sakazuki who spoke. Possessing " Absolute Justice," he didn't care who the enemy was; they were all targets to be eliminated.
"Hehehe, how terrifying! They've directly invaded the New World. Those guys won't let us succeed. Didn't you see Lin Yuan hasn't even entered the New World yet?"
"Also, why target Lin Yuan? Although he's one of the Five Emperors, and those high-ranking members of the merchant guilds have bounties on their heads, they're not pirates!"
There are two ways people perceive pirates in this world: one is through bounty posters, and the other is through pirate flags.
However, even now, the " Abyss " Merchant Guild doesn't have its own pirate flag; they're just focused on doing business.
"Hmph, Borsalino, don't forget, the Hidden Emperor Lin Yuan was a vicious villain who wreaked havoc on the Red Line, freed slaves, and killed Celestial Dragons multiple times."
"Since there's a bounty on his head, he's considered a pirate by the World Government, not to mention he's one of the Five Emperors."
Fleet Admiral Sengoku bluntly rejected Borsalino's words.
"Heh, isn't liberating slaves a good thing? As for those scum, killing them is fine; what they did deserves to die!"
"Bang..."
" Kuzan, keep your mouth shut. If the Five Elders find out, you'll lose your position as Admiral. Even if they're trash, cough cough, don't say it outright!"
Fleet Admiral Sengoku slammed his hand on the table, silencing Kuzan.
Garp, standing to the side, nonchalantly took out a senbei (rice cracker) he had just found in Sengoku's drawer and started eating it.
Although Lin Yuan injured him and took Ace away, Garp didn't hold much grudge against Lin Yuan.
Over the years, he had witnessed the things the " Abyss " Merchant Guild had done, and he also learned about Ace's situation, which was that Ace was doing quite well.
Most importantly, after he was injured by Lin Yuan, someone secretly visited him.
"Alright, this is not something we can decide. The World Government has already given orders that, in addition to us, the Shichibukai will cooperate in this operation."
"In addition, the World Government will send a powerful Admiral to help us."
"So, the purpose of this meeting is to discuss with everyone who from our navy should go, and how many troops should be deployed."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. They had actually mobilized Shichibukai, and even the World Government would send an Admiral -level expert.
" Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the Shichibukai are useless, Doflamingo has already been killed, and the others may not dare to go against the Abyss Chamber of Commerce."
"Furthermore, what is the Five Elders' intention? They sent a powerful Admiral —is it to monitor us or to offer assistance?"
As the leader of the hawkish faction, Sakazuki advocates eliminating all pirates, but he still looks down on the Shichibukai.
What angered him even more was that the World Government had sent a powerful figure who sounded more like someone to oversee the war.
Not only Sakazuki, but everyone on the field, from Admiral to Marine Vice Admiral, looked grim.
"Ahem, don't worry about that. The Abyss Chamber of Commerce has a Naguri; we'll leave that to him. Our mission is Lin Yuan!"
The Fleet Admiral Sengoku noticed the change in atmosphere and quickly interrupted.
"According to the World Government, they have located the headquarters of the Abyss Chamber of Commerce, but besides Lin Yuan, those high-ranking members are not to be trifled with."
"Especially Thunder God Enel and Tesoro, both of Golden Man are close to being Admiral."
The Fleet Admiral Sengoku distributed bounty notices to the crowd, but their information was almost outdated.
The information currently held by the World Government and navy is almost entirely leaked by the " Abyss " Chamber of Commerce.
So far, only Garp, who has actually fought Lin Yuan, understands how terrifying Lin Yuan is, so he has remained silent, intending to see what the Sengoku will do.
" Sengoku, you mean our navy is going to deal with Lin Yuan? Do you even know how strong that kid is? Without three Admiral at our level attacking him together, it's impossible to defeat him."
"Sengoku seems to be preparing," he nodded and said.
" Garp, I understand what you mean, so I'm prepared to let you take action one more time. Sakazuki and Kuzan will also be there."
As for Borsalino, Sengoku planned to keep him, since with his speed, he could provide support at any time.
Borsalino was naturally happy to have some peace and quiet; he didn't want to face Lin Yuan again, as that guy was just too strange.
Upon hearing Fleet Admiral Sengoku's arrangement, Garp no longer objected. After all, although he had lost last time and was seriously injured, Lin Yuan had also paid a considerable price.
If Lin Yuan is truly to be destroyed, then it would be perfectly reasonable for him to take action.
"Sigh, kid, since you can't escape this calamity, then I might as well personally send you to Impel Down."