"There are too many people?"
Hina raised an eyebrow and quickly noticed the situation on the dock.
Normally, only three or four Marine warship are on duty during this time.
Having several hundred people is already quite good.
Now, the dock is crowded with thousands of people, including many naval officers.
" Isuka, what brings you here? Hina is rarely curious, did something happen?"
Hina suddenly spotted a familiar figure.
Isuka stopped in the crowd, looking surprised.
"Is that Hina?"
" Smoker, what are you doing here? I thought you went to Alabasta with Admiral Bai Yu."
"Well, you came back from Loguetown with Mr. Garp. I thought that when you were transferred back to headquarters from Loguetown, you would directly join Admiral Bai Yu's direct subordinates."
Within the Marine Headquarters, each Admiral has his own direct subordinates.
Even some Vice Admiral would train their own right-hand men; this was a common practice.
Bogard and others who are close to Garp are examples of this.
Many of the current Three Admirals also have such direct subordinates who have become their most capable assistants.
Bai Yu had just become the Fourth Admiral, and being penniless and clean, it was undoubtedly the best time for him to become a direct subordinate.
"Become that guy's direct subordinate?" Smoker asked, his expression darkening slightly.
" Isuka, you haven't already applied, have you?"
"Of course I applied," Isuka said with a smile, waving the identification badge in his hand.
"When I submitted my application, I thought you were number one; I never expected to be number one."
"You have no idea how many applications there are right now within Marine Headquarters."
"Especially when they learned that Admiral Bai Yu dared to touch even the Shichibukai, who possessed special privileges and were recognized by the World Government, the requests for troop deployment piled up all over Fleet Admiral Sengoku's desk."
"There's a harsh saying circulating within headquarters right now: ' Admiral Bai Yu does what others won't do; Admiral Bai Yu dares to do what others don't dare to do.'"
"Which of the Shichibukai dared to make a move? It was none other than Admiral Bai Yu did!"
At this point, Isuka glanced at the dock and said in a deep voice.
"We just learned from the messenger that Admiral Bai Yu's ship carrying the Heavenly Tribute has passed the Sabaody Archipelago and is now arriving at headquarters, so everyone is eager to see it!"
Bai Yu is back?
Smoker and Hina were momentarily stunned.
Soon, a path was cleared through the crowd gathered at the dock, and Sengoku, clad in a robe of justice, led Garp and the others quickly toward them.
" Isuka, you silly girl, I shouldn't have approved your joining Bai Yu's direct unit a long time ago. You brag everywhere you go, it's practically a pyramid scheme."
Sengoku clearly noticed Isuka and immediately glared at her, saying...
Isuka's cheeks flushed slightly, and she muttered to herself.
" Fleet Admiral Sengoku, am I not telling the truth?"
"Look, Admiral Bai Yu is back."
A warship cutting through the waves came into view first, and the blood-red flag bearing the unique identity of Admiral Bai Yu tightened everyone's nerves.
Looking at the crowds thronging the shore, Bai Yu felt a headache coming on. He rubbed his throbbing temples, knowing he was in for a lecture from Sengoku.
" Captain Bai Yu, what are we doing now...?" Carina asked, carrying a sniper rifle.
"Let's get to shore. Once we're here, we still have to face it." Bai Yu sighed and took a swig of his drink, glancing at Crocodile sitting in the corner with only one arm left, without paying him any mind.
One was a soldier, the other a thief.
Especially notorious thieves like Crocodile, who cause families to be destroyed and lives to be lost.
Bai Yu really didn't feel much guilt.
Stirring up a hornet's nest can be exhilarating, but the consequences can be just as unpleasant.
However, given how things had developed, Bai Yu had no choice but to bite the bullet and proceed.
Moreover, Bai Yu possesses another crucial piece of intelligence that could serve as a delaying tactic.
Soon, the warship entered the main bay, and Sengoku was the first to lose his composure and jumped onto the deck.
Looking at Crocodile on the deck, his expression froze.
Is this still the same arrogant Shichibukai they usually know?
Now it's like a lump of mud, completely beyond repair.
His once-handsome right Golden Hook was severed at the root.
It gives one the feeling of Yang Guo having only one arm.
Looking at the former tyrant, now a dejected old man.
They genuinely wondered what methods Bai Yu had used in that battle to completely destroy Crocodile, both physically and mentally.
" Bai Yu, you brat, you dare to touch even Shichibukai! How am I supposed to explain this to the Five Elders?!"
Sengoku snapped out of his daze and roared angrily.
If it weren't for Admiral Bai Yu and Garp's presence, he would have rolled up his sleeves and fought a fierce battle.
"Haha, Sengoku, save your breath. We've already fought, and Bai Yu has done his part. After all, he's my grandson, so just give me some face."
Garp popped a senbei into his mouth and burst into hearty laughter.
"Here's your sister!" Sengoku glared at him and said.
"I'll be tortured to death by you and your grandson sooner or later."
"By the way, didn't you just mention on the Den Den Mushi that there was something very important? Something that could prevent the Five Elders from holding you accountable? What is it?"
A series of questions came out of the mouth of the Sengoku.
Since Bai Yu's appearance, everything that has happened has left him feeling overwhelmed and stressed.
It's almost like seeing a young Garp.
" Fleet Admiral Sengoku, take a look at these documents."
Bai Yu handed over the documents he was holding.
Seeing Bai Yu, who usually only cares about causing trouble and has no sense of order, suddenly take out a stack of documents with great seriousness, Sengoku was clearly intrigued.
Upon seeing the document in his hand, Sengoku's expression changed.
" Pluton?"
" Bai Yu, are you saying that Crocodile's attack on the Alabasta Kingdom was aimed at Pluton, one of the three great weapons?"
"If these documents are genuine, then the Five Elders truly have no grounds for attack."
"However, Bai Yu, if you had given me these things in advance, I might have been able to negotiate a little."
"However, half a day ago, the Five Elders issued two tasks, specifying that you be responsible for completing them."
I'm worried something might go wrong.