"Do you really think we wouldn't dare to attack you?" "This is Marine Headquarters!"
Upon hearing Kirikage's words, the Marines were once again filled with righteous indignation.
They all glared angrily at Kirikage and the others.
Those present were all high-ranking naval officers, either Admiral or Vice Admiral.
Each and every one of them was a powerful figure who had fought his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
Amidst their furious glares, waves of murderous intent surged towards Kirikage and the others.
The killing intent gathered by the crowd even distorted the surrounding air.
Despite the murderous aura, Kirikage and Kanjuro showed no fear whatsoever.
Not to mention Kirikage and Kanjuro, even the Death Camp showed no sign of being moved.
Because behind them stands the Azure Emperor.
"Heh, before making a decision, you should think carefully about the consequences. Haven't you just experienced what happens when you stand against the Azure Emperor? Are you prepared to experience that terror again? Should I say you're courageous or foolish?" Kirikage said with a disdainful laugh.
Upon hearing Kirikage's words, all the navy personnel's eyes narrowed.
Thinking of the terror of the Azure Emperor, thinking of Azure Emperor temper.
If these two are left alive, the Azure Emperor might actually attack the Marine Headquarters next.
Based on their understanding of the Azure Emperor, Azure Emperor was actually capable of such a thing.
Let alone the Marine Headquarters, even Holy Land Mary Geoise of the World Government, might be attacked directly by the Azure Emperor.
"Hmph, no matter what, the Navy appreciates your help in returning the Fleet Admiral Kong's body. Even if they wanted to arrest you, they wouldn't do it now. The Navy wouldn't do something like acknowledging someone's kindness one minute and arresting them the next!" Sengoku said with a cold snort.
"Besides ordering us to return the remains of the Fleet Admiral, Azure Emperor also had another request for us!" "What is it?!"
" The Azure Emperor's Decree represents the will of the Azure Emperor Pirates, the highest will of the Azure Emperor, and a declaration that the Azure Emperor will fulfill at all costs. Everyone in the Azure Emperor Pirates will swear to protect the majesty of this Azure Emperor's Decree. The Azure Emperor does not issue it lightly, but once the Azure Emperor's Decree appears, please be prepared to avoid it, because those who stand in its way will be mercilessly crushed!" Kirikage said calmly.
As the Emperor of the Sea, as the Azure Emperor, and having just defeated the Navy and killed Fleet Admiral Kong.
Zesi's power on the high seas is now unparalleled.
Zesi now needs something to better coordinate and maintain this power.
The Azure Emperor's Decree was a tool created by Zesi to maintain his power.
Once the Azure Emperor's Decree, please take precautions to avoid being crushed.
If you are the target of the Azure Emperor's Decree, be prepared to be crushed.
Upon hearing Kirikage's words, Sengoku's expression changed once again.
"I've remembered your words. Also, please pass on a message to the Azure Emperor: the Navy will act according to its own will!"
"Hehe, I will pass on those words!" Kirikage smiled faintly, then led everyone away.
Sengoku's expression was extremely complicated as he watched the departing Kirikage and the others.
"From today onwards, the situation on the seas will change. Perhaps before long, a force comparable to the World Government will emerge!" Sengoku said with a solemn expression.
The Sengoku fully understood the significance of the Azure Emperor's Decree.
This Azure Emperor's Decree will become the tool by which the Azure Emperor commands the New World, and even influences the Four Blues and the Grand Line.
Although it is still in its early stages, as the power of the Azure Emperor's Decree grows stronger, it will have the potential to command the entire world.
"I heard that Azure Emperor Wenlai Zesi returned the empty corpse?"
Looking at Sengoku and Tsuru in front of them, the Five Elders ' faces were extremely gloomy and weary.
"Yes, it was two Azure Emperor Apostle who came. Because they were the ones who returned the Fleet Admiral's body and because they were wary of the Azure Emperor, they didn't make things difficult for them!" Sengoku said.
"Your decision is correct. The Azure Emperor has grown into a monster that even the entire World Government needs to treat with caution!" said one of the Five Elders.
" The World Government will certainly give Kong a proper burial!"
"We are also very saddened by Kong's sacrifice, but you will have to shoulder the responsibility for the Sengoku, Sengoku. How about it? Do you have the confidence?" The Five Elders asked Sengoku.
" Sengoku will do his utmost to live up to the expectations of Fleet Admiral Kong and the five of you. However, the seas are currently turbulent. We originally hoped to defeat both Emperor of the Sea at once to quell the sea's unrest, but unfortunately, we failed. The navy has suffered heavy losses this time..."
"Hmm!" The Five Elders stopped Sengoku from continuing.
"I am fully aware of the current situation. We have already discussed this matter. In order to cope with the situation ahead, we are preparing to conduct a large-scale global recruitment drive for the navy, and we will also allocate significant resources to the navy to help it overcome this difficult time!" the Five Elders said.
"..." Sengoku was speechless for a moment, his prepared words were completely useless.
Ironically, when the Navy was at its peak, even with a Kong Fleet Admiral like Kong, the Five Elders of the World Government still suppressed the Navy in every way and cut its military spending.
In order to weaken the navy's strength.
Incidents like the killing of Zephyr's family by pirates are a result of the World Government's suppression of the Navy.
However, this suppression suddenly disappeared after the Great Pirate Era began.
This time, they have taken the initiative to World Military Draft and allocate resources accordingly, so it goes without saying that military spending will definitely increase significantly in the future.
This is something we couldn't even ask for before.
The World Government had prepared countless explanations for Sengoku's visit, but before he could even utter the final sentence, the Five Elders had already taken the initiative to bring it up.
Clearly, even the Five Elders felt the pressure from the Azure Emperor and the New World.
"There's one more thing. The Azure Emperor just issued Azure Emperor's Decree to drive out the Marines of the New World. The Whitebeard Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates have also responded. The Marines can't fight all three pirate crews at the same time. I don't know what to do?"
"We already know about this. Let the New World's navy withdraw for now. The first half of the Grand Line and the Four Blues are short-handed!" another of the Five Elders said. "After the World Military Draft is completed, and the navy becomes stronger, we'll retake the New World base!" "Understood." Xi.