The most courageous pirate hunter

Perhaps the only thing they miscalculated was that they had five people on this mission, all of whom were top-tier experts; otherwise, even if they had lost just one, they might have been left behind today.

"Marshal, after you left, none of us have ever left each other's sight."

Gion reminisces.

Even if there were traitors in the navy, they wouldn't be here.

"Indeed, no one has left our sight."

Onigumo, Momonga, and the others nodded in agreement. Besides, they knew all the generals present well, so there was absolutely no possibility of them colluding with pirates.

"It's probably just a coincidence. Perhaps we just happened to run into the alliance between the Big Mom Pirates and the Beast Pirates and were able to obtain such important information. This attack can be considered valuable."

Zefa sipped a cup of hot tea.

These were all his students, and he knew each of them to some extent. He couldn't believe they would betray the Navy, because he couldn't think of any motive.

"If Charlotte Linlin and Kaido really join forces, that's not good news for us."

"They were both members of the Rocks Pirates, so I'm not surprised that they can team up. The times are different now. Not only are we feeling unprecedented pressure and crisis, but the Four Emperors are too."

Garp pointed out the key point.

Even the Navy is looking for ways to strengthen its power, let alone the Four Emperors. They will only face more challenges and crises. After much thought, perhaps only by joining forces can they maintain their current status.

Otherwise, they will be swallowed up by the new generation sooner or later.

"Has our first battle ended in such a humiliating defeat?"

Doberman's face was fierce; he was very unwilling to accept defeat, as he was a proponent of war.

"We haven't failed yet. Quickly turn around and head to the Whitebeard Pirates' waters. This time, I'm going to take care of that old bastard Whitebeard. At the same time, I'm ordering my news agency to release the news that Big Mom and Kaido have joined forces, and that the Navy will launch an attack after discovering this, destroying Whole Cake Island and seriously injuring Charlotte Linlin and Kaido."

"We must report that both pirate crews suffered heavy losses."

Sakazuki's face was grim.

He already had a plan during the retreat: since he couldn't defeat Big Mom and Kaido together, he would go and bully Whitebeard, who was half-buried.

Furthermore, by stirring up some public opinion and subtly implying that they have the upper hand, I doubt anyone will personally go to Big Mom and Kaido to confirm it.

A mixture of truth and deception.

If it's spread a lot, it becomes true.

"what?"

"Make a move against Whitebeard?"

Sakazuki's words shocked everyone present.

However, upon closer examination, it was a flawless plan that could even catch someone off guard.

"This time we can coat the warships and attack from the sea, just like Whitebeard entered Marineford."

Onigumo offered a suggestion.

He couldn't possibly leave empty-handed from this mission, even if he had already achieved half of his objective.

"I'll go and inform the news agency."

Gion got up and left the meeting room to contact the World Government's news agency. She believed that news of the Navy's attack on the Big Mom Pirates and the Beasts Pirates would arrive in a few hours.

Using this news as cover, it would be very feasible for them to launch a surprise attack on the Whitebeard Pirates without anyone noticing.

In the conference room.

Garp looked at Sakazuki with some complicated feelings. Perhaps becoming a marshal would really change him. As it stands, Sakazuki isn't acting impulsively, but rather with a plan and a clear mind.

You could say he's bold yet meticulous.

Perhaps it's really time for these old guys to retire.

I feel like I can't keep up anymore.

Because no matter who it is, it seems they are all resorting to dirty and despicable means such as intrigue, sneak attacks, and gang beatings, unlike the straightforwardness of their era.

Who exactly started this trend?

People's hearts have truly changed.

Chapter 321 [Hermes: It's necessary to deliver some warmth]

"What? The Big Mom Pirates and the Beast Pirates have allied? And the new Fleet Admiral Sakazuki launched an attack after learning about it, facing two Yonko at once?"

"Whole Cake Island was the Queen of the Hunters, and it was destroyed by Akainu?"

"What? Sakazuki took on Big Mom all by himself?"

"What? Even Big Mom and Kaido combined couldn't defeat Sakazuki?"

"Are you kidding me? Kaido and Big Mom were severely injured and nearly killed by Sakazuki, and their pirate crews suffered heavy losses?"

"Really? Two Yonko teamed up? And they were still defeated by the new Fleet Admiral Akainu?"

soon.

News reports of various versions began to spread across the seas, with some versions becoming increasingly outrageous, suggesting that the navy's victory, under Sakazuki's leadership, seemed to have brought them back to their former dominant position.

now.

Sakazuki seemed to be the savior of the navy and justice.

Whether true or false, many people looked serious after seeing these news reports or rumors.

First, Big Mom and Kaido, two of the Four Emperors, have joined forces. This is not as simple as one plus one equals two. There has never been an alliance among the Four Emperors since their inception.

This is not good news for any force.

Secondly, Sakazuki is truly brave.

Knowing that two of the Four Emperors had joined forces, he still dared to invade, and in the end, he even managed to withdraw successfully. Regardless of the outcome of the battle, his arrogant and audacious temperament alone was enough to make many new monsters and demons tremble with fear.

If he dares to confront even two of the Four Emperors head-on, what is there that Sakazuki wouldn't dare to do?

Another thing is the navy's style. They no longer maintain that superficial sanctimoniousness, but have started to become unscrupulous and lacking in martial ethics. They've even stopped pretending, which is quite terrifying.

no doubt.

Sakazuki's operation was a success; he successfully made the world recognize the navy again, and its iron-blooded and tough style was established.

They were much braver than during the Warring States period.

When a behemoth is no longer bound by moral order, it becomes more dangerous than anything else, especially when it is led by a mad dog.

"Jie Jie Jie~"

"As expected of the Iron-Blooded Brother whom I admire, his life is defined by the word 'unyielding'!"

"But Kaido and Charlotte Linlin have teamed up? Could it be that these two really have some kind of shady relationship?"

Hermes looked at the news report, which he couldn't tell was true or false, and his gossip instincts kicked in. Before he traveled through time, some One Piece fans had speculated that Kaido and Big Mom were having an affair.

Even Katakuri could be their child.

Just outrageous.

If you have time, you could ask Kaido and Linlin, the two people involved.

"Boss, the Navy has really made a name for itself this time."

Bruno put down his coffee cup.

Sakazuki's audacity surprised him. Those were two Yonko, and even their Imperial Organization wouldn't dare to be so arrogant; they would think twice.

"This is probably the most hot-tempered admiral in the history of the Navy."

"It's a bit tricky."

Guyram fiddled with his red scarf, thinking that perhaps under Sakazuki's leadership, the Navy might really be able to rise again.

“I’m not surprised at all. Sakazuki’s personality is crazy, and he can’t tolerate the slightest imperfection.”

Hermes still admired Sakazuki.

The other person's decisive style of handling things is very similar to his; if he's not convinced, he'll fight.

"I have a feeling that this kid will do something else."

"With Kaido and Big Mom joining forces, Sakazuki is unlikely to gain much advantage. This news wasn't reported by the World Economic News Agency, so it's probably exaggerated to some extent."

Hermes picked up an apple and took a bite.

Although he had suffered losses at the hands of both Kaido and Charlotte Linlin, he knew their strength well. To defeat one of them, it would have to be a 2v1 situation of equal strength, and there might even be a situation where one could only trade one for one.

Even in death, they can take someone down with them.

If it's a sure thing, it has to be a 3v1, or like him, using some underhanded tactics without any martial ethics.

"What does BOSS mean?"

Bruno and Guy Rum became suspicious.

Although Sakazuki's operation was not entirely successful, it was half successful, and for the newly appointed Sakazuki, it was a good start.