harleyscars Chapter 43 Naval Conference
Chapter 43 Naval Conference
Chapter 43: The Naval Conference
Marine Headquarters, Marineford
A magnificent and imposing building stands on the island, its tall facade bearing the dignified inscription of the Navy.
At this moment, a huge, extremely spacious and brightly lit conference room was filled with people, each with a look of curiosity on their faces. What could have prompted Fleet Admiral Sengoku to summon everyone so early in the morning?
Click, click...
A strange sound suddenly broke the silence of the conference room. All eyes turned to the source of the sound, but they quickly looked away, clutching their foreheads and trying not to laugh.
boom!
"Shut up, Garp!!"
Sengoku, seated at the head of the table, was furious when he saw Garp to his right, who was eating potato chips without a care for appearances. He slammed his hand on the table and roared.
"Hahaha!! Sengoku, you lost to me in the potato chip eating contest yesterday, are you still not convinced? I can give you another chance!"
Garp completely ignored Sengoku's anger, took a few more bites, and lazily said...
"Shut up, Garp!!"
"Hahaha!! Relax, relax!!"
Seeing that Sengoku was about to start a fight, Garp quickly put away his potato chips, though his posture was still not exactly upright.
Everyone else in the room pretended not to see the bickering between the two until Garp sat up straight, at which point they all turned their attention to Sengoku.
"First thing, Portgas D. Ace, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, has appeared in the first half of the Grand Line. According to reports, Marshall D. Teach, the former second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, is still on the run. The two will inevitably clash sooner or later. The intelligence department should keep a close watch on them and be sure to get firsthand information about both of them!"
Zhan Guo's face was serious, his voice deep and powerful, and he spoke crisply and clearly.
"Hmph! Whatever their purpose, there's no need to spare their lives. Now that we know their location, it's best to send in the army to capture them. If they resist, kill them on the spot!"
Inside the conference room, a man wearing sunglasses and smoking a cigar spoke coldly.
"Hahaha!! Don't be so aggressive, Sakazuki, you still have such a temper! Young people get easily agitated!"
Upon hearing Sakazuki's words, Garp, picking his nose, responded casually.
"Hmph! Garp, are you worried your grandson will be imprisoned in Impel Down? The grandson of a dignified Marine hero has actually become a pirate!"
Sakazuki did not back down because of Garp's status, but instead pointed out the crux of the problem directly.
boom!
"Alright! That's enough for this matter! The intelligence department will keep a close eye on those two! Now, let's move on to the next thing!"
Sengoku rubbed his forehead, interrupting their bickering, and continued...
"According to intelligence, the hero who disappeared for half a year has reappeared in Mogu Town on Jaya Island!"
"Hey! Marshal Sengoku, there's no need to bring such a trivial matter to such a serious meeting!"
As soon as Zhan Guo finished speaking, a man wearing sunglasses, with a stubble on his face and dressed in a yellow and white striped suit, showed an impatient expression.
"Kizaru, watch your attitude!!"
Sengoku glanced at the lazy Kizaru, scolded him, and then said...
"In the past, the hero wouldn't have needed to pay so much attention, but according to intelligence, on the day the hero appeared in Mock Town, he defeated Bellamy, the hyena with a bounty of 5500 million Berries, and Jora, an assassin belonging to Doflamingo's 'Trebol Army'. Moreover, both of them are Devil Fruit users. According to eyewitnesses, the hero is suspected to be a Devil Fruit user as well!"
Sengoku didn't give anyone a chance to interrupt, reciting all the information he had in his hand before placing it on the table and waiting for the others to respond.
"Oh my, how terrifying! Disappearing for half a year and then becoming a Devil Fruit user? Are Devil Fruits everywhere on the sea?"
A hint of surprise flashed across Kizaru's face, but it was fleeting, and he quickly returned to his usual lazy demeanor.
"Hmph, what heroes? They're just a bunch of wicked pirates praising them. No need for further words, just issue the bounty. Since they've already set sail, their lives are no object!"
The radical Sakazuki crossed his arms over his chest, his face filled with murderous intent.
"Oh dear, that's too hasty of Sakazuki. Based on the way Gouka has always acted, he's different from a pirate. My advice is to ignore him and observe him!"
Kizaru adjusted to a comfortable position, glanced at Sakazuki, and slowly said...
"Hmph, it's because of lazy guys like you that pirates are so rampant now. Fleet Admiral Sengoku, is there anything else? This kind of meeting will only waste time eliminating the pirates!"
Sakazuki glared at the man who had just spoken, then turned to Sengoku and said swiftly...
"Don't rush, Sakazuki!"
Sengoku waved his hand, gesturing for Sakazuki to sit down, and then began to speak.
"Regarding the matter of Jinbe, the World Government has requested the Navy to send personnel to negotiate and ascertain the other party's intentions. In any case, Jinbe's influence is still present, and the World Government does not want a second Jinbe to emerge!"
Sengoku, his expression still serious, glanced around at all the naval commanders and slowly spoke.
After Zhan Guo finished speaking, the entire conference room fell silent. Clearly, no one was willing to make the trip to meet the chivalrous hero.
"Warring States Period, I might go and make contact with this interesting little fellow!"
Just as everyone fell silent, Garp's voice came from the side, his face full of smiles.
"You can't go to Garp. You need to stay at headquarters. Also, I haven't spoken to you about your other grandson yet. You'd better stay put!"
Faced with Garp's offer to volunteer, Sengoku practically gritted his teeth as he finished speaking: "This old buddy of mine is a real handful!"
"Hahaha!! Luffy? Has he already set sail?"
Garp picked his nose and laughed loudly, not thinking there was anything wrong with his grandson being a pirate.
"Hmph, the whole family is no good!"
boom!
"Sakazuki, do you want to taste my iron fist?"
"You've gotten old, Navy hero Garp!!"
"Enough! Everyone, be quiet!!"
Sakazuki's words directly angered Garp, who had been playing a minor role. Garp slammed his fist on the table, ready to punch Sakazuki, but Sengoku stopped him.
"Where is Aokiji now?"
After reprimanding the two men, Sengoku turned to a lieutenant general beside him and asked...
"Reporting to Fleet Admiral Sengoku, according to the message from Admiral Aokiji last time, Admiral Aokiji is currently in the first half of the Grand Line, but he is still a long way from Mako Town!"
The lieutenant general immediately stood up and said respectfully.
"Okay, notify Aokiji to change course to Magic Valley Town on Jaya Island. Have him make contact with the hero and find out his intentions. If he shows any abnormalities, eliminate him on the spot!"
Sengoku's expression remained unchanged, but his tone was filled with murderous intent as he issued a direct order to annihilate them.
"Yes, Marshal Sengoku!"
The lieutenant general received the order, responded, and immediately left the conference room.
"Alright, that concludes the matter of the chivalrous hero. Now, let's move on to the next matter..."
The Naval Headquarters meeting continued, but Mu Chong, located in Mogu Town, was unaware that he was about to face a Naval Headquarters Admiral. At that moment, he was sitting on the grass in the open, chatting with a chestnut-haired man, while Hill Bot and Slade next to him kept changing expressions, as if they had heard something unbelievable.
Only the white cat, Mumu, lay quietly on the grass, dozing off.