Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

"That bastard Smoker!"

Akainu gritted his teeth, "Boldly defying orders, who does he think he is!"

"Pfft, hahaha!"

Garp burst into laughter, eating a senbei as he said, "That kid has always had this temper. It's all Zephyr's doing. You know that."

"Shut up!" Akainu glared at him.

Tsuru sighed and slowly said, "Things have developed to this point. It's no use chasing Whitebeard and Straw Hat now. They must have already left that area, and with two Yonko crews together, any rash action by the Navy will only cause unnecessary losses."

She paused, glanced at Garp who was laughing carefree to the side, and sighed slightly, "If the Navy were to face two Emperors of the Sea at the same time, the World Government would not allow it."

Sengoku stroked the head of the goat beside his legs, fed it a senbei (rice cracker), and sighed, "And that straw hat... the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit he's developed is becoming increasingly terrifying. According to intelligence, he's even immune to seawater. A Devil Fruit user who can move freely underwater—that's already broken the ironclad rule of Devil Fruits."

The goat chewed on the rice crackers, making a crunching sound.

"A power that even Whitebeard couldn't develop has been developed by a pirate who's only been in the business for a few years."

Sengoku's eyes deepened. "He's now more difficult to deal with than Roger and Rocks."

To be honest, even Roger at his peak might not have been a match for Luffy; his greatest strength was his influence.

Rocks was ambitious, but his team was not united enough, and God Valley fell apart.

The Straw Hat Boy has a group of loyal companions, but what's even more terrifying is the network of relationships behind him.

For example,

"Pfft, hahaha!"

Garp laughed heartily, "There's never a shortage of pirates who dare to rise to the top on the high seas, but I never expected it to be that brat Luffy."

He chewed on a senbei cracker, a smug look on his face. "I was training him to be a Marine. I trained him from a young age, taught him boxing, and this kid actually went and became a pirate."

"How dare you say that!"

Sengoku glared at him, then grabbed a handful of senbei and stuffed them into Garp's mouth.

Why bring this up in front of Sakazuki? Do you think he's me?

I'll tell you all in private!

Fujitora, who had been silent until now, slowly spoke, "If I have the chance, I would like to meet that straw hat guy again."

He spoke calmly, clearly quite concerned about the matter.

"That man left a deep impression on me during my time in Dressrosa. Although his methods were somewhat brutal, he did save that country."

Luffy doesn't seem like a brutal pirate; rather, he seems like a person with a strong sense of justice.

"A smile,"

Akainu frowned. "What do you mean by that?"

"I am simply telling the truth."

Fujitora calmly said, "The truth about Dressrosa, Doflamingo's tyranny, was exposed and ended by the Straw Hat crew, and those people are now living well. As a Marine, I cannot deny this fact."

They're all troublemakers, troublemakers, every single one of them is a troublemaker!

The atmosphere in the office became even more tense.

Sengoku coughed, breaking the silence. "Hahaha, it's best for a Marine Admiral not to meet with the Emperors of the Sea so casually, especially at such a sensitive time. A war would require the World Government's approval, and those people don't want any unnecessary complications at this time."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "After defeating Kaido of the Beasts in Dressrosa, and now making contact with the Whitebeard Pirates, Straw Hat Luffy's title as Emperor of the Sea is becoming increasingly secure, and the world has already become accustomed to calling him the Fifth Emperor."

This seems to be an attempt to distinguish Luffy, the Emperor of the Sea, from the Four Emperors of the old era.

"enough!"

Hiss,

A cloud of smoke rose from the desk.

Lava dripped from Akainu's fist, burning charred holes in the desk. He looked up, a cigar in his mouth, his face full of rage.

"They're just a bunch of pirates!"

"I don't understand. We have hundreds of thousands of elite marines against two pirate crews, and the advantage is on our side. Why do those guys in the World Government disagree with this?"

He suddenly stood up, his hands braced on the desk. "Kaido of the Beasts is injured in Dressrosa and is hiding in Wano Country, too afraid to come out. Big Mom is busy with her tea party and doesn't have time either. This is the best opportunity. As long as we concentrate our forces, take down the Straw Hats first, then deal with Whitebeard, and this sea will return to peace!"

"Not only did they fail to handle the Bomb Rock issue properly, but they also let Zefa escape. Now there's another unstable factor on the high seas!"

One thing after another, they never gave him a moment's peace.

He seemed to have remembered something again, and his eyes almost spit fire.

Those Five Elders actually said, "What does your face matter?!"

Doesn't a naval admiral have any pride?!

"Hahaha, being a marshal must be tough." Sengoku smiled just like Garp, happily eating his senbei, completely ignoring Akainu's anger.

Akainu glared at him and roared, "You came here to laugh at me?!"

One is from the Warring States period, the other is Garp.

They're clearly two semi-retired old men!

Chapter 470 The Musical Demon, Totemjika!

In terms of seniority, Akainu is no match for these three old guys.

If Kuzan hadn't caused problems himself, it wouldn't have been so easy for him to become a marshal.

Because he didn't get the support of those three old guys.

"Sakazuki, face reality."

Tsuru crossed her arms in front of her and said slowly, "Our navy's duty is to prioritize the World Government. Going to war against the Emperors of the Sea is no simple matter. Sengoku spent many years planning for the Battle of Impel Down. You should know that."

He started plotting from the moment he learned Ace's identity, all the way until Blackbeard provided the assist, but unfortunately, Luffy's sudden appearance ruined everything.

Otherwise, according to Sengoku's plan, that war could have established the prestige of the navy, changed the landscape of the new world, and even led to the subsequent global conscription...

Akainu's clenched fist grew increasingly hot and red.

Because that's the truth.

After becoming a marshal, he not only lost the freedom he had as a general, but also faced a whole host of additional rules and regulations.

Previously, one could act according to one's own will, but now one must consider the World Government and the feelings of the Celestial Dragons.

Moreover, there were some things that He hadn't said.

Akainu's most desired target is undoubtedly Luffy, who has cut off one of his arms. As for Luffy's background, Garp goes without saying; he is also the son of the revolutionary Dragon. What kind of chain reaction would it cause if a war were to break out?

The world government would absolutely not agree to such a risky thing.

The Five Elders' strategy has become increasingly balanced and stable since the Impel Down War.

"And the white beard,"

Tsuru looked out the window. "Although that man lost the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, his physical condition has actually made him stronger, and his team remains loyal. It won't be easy for him to start another war."

Especially recently, regarding the naval matters concerning Zephyr and Kuzan.

In the last two years, the loss of high-ranking naval personnel has almost equaled the total loss of personnel in the previous decade, and this includes personnel at the admiral level.

"Puru puru puru..."

At that moment, a mysterious Den Den Mushi rang in front of Akainu. It was a special Den Den Mushi with golden patterns on its shell.

Everyone in the office fell silent.

Akainu's expression hardened, and he slowly picked up the Den Den Mushi.

"Sakazuki!"

A deep and authoritative voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi, with an unquestionable commanding tone. Everyone present immediately recognized the person on the other end.

The Five Elders.

The God of Scientific Defense, Jaigolusia Satan Saint.

The Den Den Mushi's eyes held a condescending authority. "Totemjika cannot be allowed to appear!"

Totemjika?

These were somewhat unfamiliar terms to the several well-informed naval officers present.

Akainu took a bite of his cigar and asked in a deep voice, "Satan Saint, what do you mean? Who is Totemjika?"

His first thought was of a pirate who had escaped from the sixth level of Impel Down.

What kind of pirates are worth the Five Elders' attention?

There is one name that is indeed worth being wary of.

Barolorik Redfield, codenamed Lone Red.

Mythical Zoan type, Bat-Bat Fruit - Vampire form user.

He was a great pirate in Roger's era, on par with Whitebeard and Shiki, and the only pirate to achieve legendary status through his personal strength.

"Totemjika is not a pirate."

Satan's voice came through the Den Den Mushi, his usually calm tone now betraying a hint of surprise: "It's a legend, and a disaster. If that thing were to appear, the whole world would collapse."

The Navy must now closely monitor a songstress named Uta, who possesses the power of the Song-Song Fruit, allowing her to materialize the world within her songs. If her power spirals out of control, the legendary demon will descend.

The atmosphere in the office became even more tense.

Uta?

Garp and Tsuru both looked at Sengoku.

This is probably the singer that this semi-retired guy has been following lately, and he keeps recommending them to others.

If it weren't for the Five Elders on the other end of the phone, Sengoku would have already started yelling, "How could Uta be a demon, you bastard!"