Five days later, a shocking piece of news swept across the ocean like a hurricane.
With Big News Morgans, as a prelude to a massive news system, a news story with a huge amount of information, like a thunderclap, landed on the sea and immediately ignited the entire ocean.
Nine days ago, the Marine Fourth Admiral, War Demon Bai Yu, fought head-on against Kaido of the Beasts, one of the Four Emperors, and escaped unscathed.
He appeared five days ago and killed Edward Weevil, the new Shichibukai chosen by the Five Elders and known as the Whitebeard Jr.. "
The fearsome reputation of the Shichibukai Killer once again shook the seas.
However, these two pieces of news seem shocking.
However, the third piece of news that followed detonated the shock like a volcano reaching its peak.
Dracule Mihawk, one of the Shichibukai and known as the World's Greatest Swordsman, has officially challenged the Marine Fourth Admiral War Demon Bai Yu.
This incident caused an immediate uproar across the entire ocean.
As everyone gasped in shock, pirates, marines, and various other factions were all alarmed.
It's fair to say that the moment this news broke, numerous speculations sprang up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
However, this is one of the most common speculations.
This is Dracule Mihawk, upholding the dignity of the Shichibukai.
After Bai Yu successively killed the Shichibukai, he instructed Dracule Mihawk, who Shichibukai, to take this opportunity to uphold the dignity of the true Shichibukai.
Of course, many people also see deeper issues.
However, whatever their intentions may be.
Right now, there's only one thought.
Bai Yu is known for his bloodthirstiness and warlike nature, like War Demon.
Will you accept this battle?
If this battle is indeed won, the spectacle that follows will definitely be no less spectacular than the Hiyori Kaido of the Beasts, right?
However, as these thoughts surfaced, many people were reminded of another issue.
What will Kaido of the Beasts, who was relentlessly pursuing Bai Yu like a mad dog, plan next?
If Bai Yu really accepts Dracule Mihawk's challenge...
Will Bai Yu face a frenzied attack from both sides at the same time?
In an instant, the sea, which was already rife with turmoil, was in turmoil.
At this moment, everything boiled over.
Even the fragmented situation where the three major powers were locked in a power struggle began to become precarious.
The World Government, whose figure had initially appeared somewhat dim, gradually began to shine.
After all, not everyone on this vast ocean is a fool.
The moment Dracule Mihawk stepped forward.
What they saw more was the vested interests involved behind this identity.
Marine Headquarters, inside the council chamber.
Looking at the newspaper in his hand, Garp's face was full of murderous intent, and he even crushed Ikkaku of the table in front of him with his hand.
Crane, standing to the side, shook his head with a helpless, bitter smile and looked at Sengoku, who was in the center.
Sensing the slightly oppressive atmosphere in the arena, many thoughts flashed through Sengoku's mind, but in the end, he sighed softly.
" Garp, I know you suspect that Dracule Mihawk's challenge was instigated by the Five Elders to lure out Bai Yu and give Kaido an opportunity to make his move."
"However, whether it's an open scheme or a conspiracy, there's nothing we can do to stop it."
"This is Hawk-Eye's challenge. Knowing Bai Yu's personality, I think he'll only say one thing."
"This is an opponent worth eliminating."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sengoku rubbed his throbbing temples.
Originally, in his eyes, the position of Fleet Admiral had never been easy to hold.
However, no one expected that Bai Yu would only be there for a short period of half a year.
These troublesome issues were enough to equal all the troubles he had encountered in the first half of his life.
Even a strategist like him, at this moment, would truly wish to be mentally challenged.
That way, at least I won't have any worries!
"Hmph, those Five Elders are really pushing me!"
Garp roared, and the newspaper in his hand was shattered by the force of the impact.
However, as the debris fell from the sky, the anger that had been radiating from his face vanished instantly.
As the Sengoku said.
Regardless of whether this is an open conspiracy by the Five Elders.
Bai Yu would never refuse a challenge from Dracule Mihawk.
Garp's excuse to lash out at the Five Elders has also disappeared.
Now, all Garp can do is keep an eye on Kaido and see if he will appear.
"Alright, Garp, I know how you feel. However, the challenge is in five days. Let's take care of something else first."
Sengoku sighed and took out a document.
"These are the documents that the Five Elders just delivered."
"During this period, Bai Yu killed three members of the Shichibukai, which disrupted the World Government's plan to use pirates to counter other pirates, causing a serious imbalance."
"This has greatly weakened the deterrent power of the Shichibukai, causing dissatisfaction among the other Shichibukai."
"Therefore, they ordered us to restore the deterrent power and influence of the Shichibukai Shichibukai as soon as possible, and to select qualified individuals to fill the vacancies."
"If we cannot make up the numbers in a short period of time, we will hold Bai Yu accountable for his crimes."
"Not long ago, Zephyr mentioned that Bai Yu had found a candidate for the Shichibukai, so I've been negotiating with the Five Elders. If this candidate truly possesses the strength to shake the seas, then we can use him."
"However, the prerequisite is passing the test set by the Five Elders. This test has been specifically chosen to take place on the Sabaody Archipelago. As long as the person Bai Yu finds can complete the test, they will obtain the status of Shichibukai, thus making up for Bai Yu's previous mistake of killing Shichibukai."
The cacophony of words echoed through the council hall.
The naval officers present showed slight changes in expression, but remained silent.
After going through many things.
They already knew clearly that this matter seemed to have happened to Bai Yu and the Shichibukai.
However, it has long since become a power struggle between the Marine Headquarters and the World Government.
People with identities like theirs, who are somewhat inappropriate, have become embroiled in this mess.
They probably won't even know how they died.
"Is it the Five Elders again?"
Garp's face was ashen. He stared at the documents on the table for a good three or four seconds before suddenly standing up and speaking.
"I'm going to Sabaody Archipelago. I want to see what tricks the Five Elders are up to this time!"
After saying these words, Garp turned and fled.
Watching the figure disappear in an instant, Sengoku sighed helplessly.
"I never imagined it would end up like this. I hope I'm just overthinking it."
"I have a feeling that the Five Elders ' conspiracy is definitely not that simple!"
"Hopefully, that brat can really find a convincing pirate that the Five Elders can't find fault with."