One Piece: Starting from Awakening the Cosmo at Marineford

Aaron was confident that the Four Emperors would not personally intervene.

Red-haired Shanks wasn't interested in Caesar's business, and Blackbeard was busy seizing territory in the New World.

As for Charlotte Linlin, she funded Caesar's research on human gigantism, so she might send someone over.

Kaido's SMILE also needs Caesar's SAD as raw material, and he will most likely send people to snatch Caesar back.

However, Kaido and Charlotte Linlin have many powerful subordinates, so they don't need to personally take action.

Moreover, if word got out that a Yonko (Four Emperors) would personally send out an operation to deal with a mere Marine Headquarters captain, people would laugh at them.

Akainu knew this, of course, but he still cursed, "You're not afraid, but what about Hibari? If she loses a single hair, I'll twist your head off!"

Aaron said, "Marshal, I will definitely protect Lark."

Akainu became even angrier upon hearing this: "She needs your protection? I regret it now, why did I put her in your group!"

Aaron chuckled: "It's better than being in a group with someone else, isn't it?"

Akainu said, "Take Caesar to Impel Down prison as soon as possible."

Aaron shook his head and said, "Marshal Sakazuki, I don't think this is a good idea. While the guards at Impel Down are certainly tight, it's precisely because of this that if one of the Four Emperors were to try and seize Caesar, the force they send would be incredibly powerful. Marshal, do you think Magellan can hold out?"

Akainu was silent for a few seconds, then asked, "Can you hold out?"

Aaron laughed, "I'm just a mere colonel at headquarters. Do you think the Four Emperors would personally deal with me? They'd probably only send one of their subordinates. As for those kings of the underworld, even if they wanted to, they probably don't have the power."

Akainu said, "If Kaido sends one of his Three Disasters, and Charlotte Linlin sends one of her Sweet Commanders, are you sure you can handle it?"

Aaron said, "Of course."

Akainu snorted: "You think I'd believe you?"

Aaron said, "How will we know if we don't try?"

Akainu pondered for a moment: "You can try, but Hibari can't take the risk with you."

Hibari, listening nearby, had already pouted to the heavens: "No way! I'm a Marine! How can I run away from danger? I want to go on missions with Senior Aaron!"

Akainu coughed and said, "Hibari, be good, be a good boy."

Hibari said, "I want to learn from you and become a qualified marine as soon as possible!"

Akainu frowned, about to say something, when the Den Den Mushi had already hung up.

Akainu sighed, feeling helpless about his daughter.

He dialed another number: "Brando, issue a notice tomorrow morning that Lieutenant General Vergo, commander of G5 branch base, was killed while on a mission in Punk Hazard. Lieutenant General Smoker will be the new commander of G5 branch base."

"Yes, Marshal Sakazuki!"

"In addition, there is another very important matter: the children who went missing near G5 have been found, and it was the work of Caesar Courant and his men. This will also be published tomorrow."

"Yes, Marshal Sakazuki!"

Akainu put down the Den Den Mushi, gritting his teeth, and said, "Aaron, you better really know what to do. If Hibari is in any danger, I'll blow your head off!"

Aaron shivered involuntarily at the bow of the warship. He quickly looked around but found nothing amiss, leading him to suspect, "Someone must be talking about me behind my back..."

The warship sailed towards the G14 branch, and by daybreak, a small island was already in sight.

Aaron sent Lark to wake the children and prepare for landing.

Twenty minutes later, the warship entered the port of the G14 branch and docked at the pier.

Lieutenant General Dor, dressed in a rock-punk outfit with a cigarette dangling from her lips, gestured with her chin toward Aaron: "You're Colonel Aaron?"

Aaron said, "I am. Lieutenant General Dor, it's a pleasure to meet you, thank you for your trouble."

Lieutenant General Dor smiled and said, "Colonel Aaron is young and promising. He has done a great job rescuing so many abducted and missing children this time."

Aaron said, "I'll have to trouble Lieutenant General Dor to take care of these children for now. During the time they were abducted by Caesar, they were used for human experiments and suffered terribly. They were even fed addictive candies. We need to use the medical resources of the G14 branch to treat them and then escort them home."

Lieutenant General Dor said, "This is what we should do. But what do you intend to do with this Caesar?"

Aaron said, "Killing him with just one strike is too easy. I need to use him to lure out the big shots behind him."

Lieutenant General Dor smiled and said, "It's not that I don't believe in your abilities, but are you sure you can handle them?"

Aaron said, "Do your best."

"Well done, you did your best!" Vice Admiral Dor nodded approvingly at Aaron. "With someone like you among the younger generation of the Navy, you are truly the hope for the future of the Navy."

"You flatter me. Lieutenant General Dor, my men will remain at the G14 branch for the time being. What I need to do is too dangerous, and I don't want them to take risks with me."

"no problem."

Aaron led his men ashore and took the thirty-odd children to the base's hospital.

Peacock and Gross were not on the island; they were said to have gone on a mission.

Yun Que was disappointed: "I thought I would be able to see Sister Peacock."

After resting for a day at G14 and replenishing some supplies, Aaron ordered the warships to set sail again.

A day later, the warship stopped at a small island.

The island is covered in lush greenery, with trees providing ample shade, and several small hills dotting the center.

There are no people on this island, and even animals are scarce, with only some birds inhabiting it.

Aaron led his men ashore, found an open space, and had the marines cut down trees to build four wooden huts.

After finishing most of the day's work, Aaron said, "You guys go back to the G14 branch."

"Colonel Aaron, we... are truly a burden..."

Aaron comforted him, "It will be very dangerous here for a while. We don't know who the enemies will be, but we know they will be very strong."

"Colonel Aaron, we are ashamed that we cannot be of any help!"

Aaron said, "No need for formalities. You should leave immediately, and just remember to bring food and drinks once a week. Also, if you encounter any danger while you're here, remember not to act rashly."

"Yes, sir!"

The warship quickly left, leaving only Aaron, Finbuddy, and Lark behind.

As for Caesar, he was naturally secretly imprisoned in the G14 branch's jail.

Aaron won't actually bring Caesar to the island.

Once the news gets out, and the pirates can't tell if it's true or false, they'll keep coming to the island one after another.

Once settled, Aaron dialed the Den Den Mushi number that Stussy had left behind.

"Hehe, Colonel Aaron, you finally called me. I've located Fossa's base; he's been staying on Firestone Island for the past two months."

"Thanks. There's one more thing I need your help with."

"No problem."

"Send word for me that Caesar Couran is in my hands. And I am on Tulab Island, a day's voyage east of G14."