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Chapter 572 The Big Move by the Three Elders of Marineford

Marineford.

Sengoku, Garp, and Vice Admiral Tsuru sat together.

As the three old men watched Kabuto Yakushi calmly take over everything at Marineford, they felt like outsiders, despite having served in the Navy for so many years.

The entire Marineford should be completely under Kabuto Yakushi's control. The three admirals of the Marine Headquarters just watched helplessly as the three old men sat to the side. Except for Aokiji, who still had some sense of shame, Akainu and Kizaru didn't pay much attention to them at all...

How sad!

The Warring States period was still somewhat conflicted.

If he were to actually fight against Kabuto Yakushi, it wouldn't be without a chance, which would mean that the Navy would be thrown into chaos at the critical moment of the great battle.

Such a navy…

They have no way to participate in the war.

Moreover, if Sengoku wanted to suppress the rebellion, with Admirals Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru all present, Sengoku didn't believe he and Garp could defeat them before Whitebeard arrived; in fact, it was questionable whether they could even manage to do so...

Besides the three admirals, there are also several Shichibukai...

Besides the Seven Warlords of the Sea, there are thousands of CP agents…

Only after dealing with these people can they figure out how to unite 100,000 marines to face the world's strongest pirate crew, the Revolutionary Army, and the remnants of the Red-Haired Pirates...

This forced Sengoku, Garp, and Vice Admiral Tsuru, the three old men, to sit side by side, staring wide-eyed as Kabuto Yakushi controlled the Navy.

How ironic…

Sengoku gazed at Yakushi Kabuto, his eyes filled with age and sorrow: "I still can't quite understand why they would choose to betray justice..."

How could anyone possibly understand this...?

Just when Kabuto Yakushi was about to become the Supreme Commander of the World, and the three admirals of the Marine Headquarters held high positions, they suddenly turned and joined an evil organization on the high seas…

"Perhaps it's because Akatsuki is so powerful!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru clasped his hands together and whispered, "Based on what we know of the current situation, Akatsuki has already united the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates. This means that Akatsuki possesses someone who can absolutely suppress Kaido and Big Mom..."

Only in this way can it make sense.

Otherwise, the two Yonko pirate crews would not have joined the Akatsuki organization. They are already the most powerful emperors of the sea, how could they possibly submit to others?

"The Warring States Period"

Vice Admiral Tsuru glanced at Sengoku and said softly, "If the World Government survives, then our resistance will still be meaningful; if the World Government has been destroyed by Akatsuki, the whole world will descend into chaos..."

"Then it's even more time for the navy to maintain order!"

Sengoku clenched his fists and slowly lowered his head, saying, "Tsuru, first use a Den Mushi to ask Uehara Naraku about the situation at Mary Geoise. Have him tell the Five Elders that Marineford is no longer under the control of the World Government..."

At least from the current perspective…

Uehara Naraku was the only navy officer still willing to obey their orders, which allowed Sengoku to still have a force he could command.

maybe…

After the war ends, Sengoku will have to rely on Uehara Naraku's forces to rebuild a new navy. Because of the conflict between Uehara Naraku and Yakushi Kabuto, Uehara Naraku is unlikely to side with Yakushi Kabuto.

The feelings of the naval admiral in the Warring States period became increasingly complicated.

Uehara Naraku, whom Sengoku once looked down upon, and who was considered a disgrace to the navy by Sengoku, might become his right-hand man in the future…

If there were two navies in the world, one would be led by Kabuto Yakushi, surrounded by admirals from the Marine Headquarters and a series of vice admirals who depended on them; while Sengoku would only have Vice Admiral Garp, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and the disgraced Vice Admiral Uehara Naraku by his side…

The old ones.

Waste is waste.

Vice Admiral Tsuru took out his Den Den Mushi and dialed Uehara Naraku's Den Den Mushi, asking gently, "Uehara, have you arrived at Mary Geoise yet? How is the situation there? Has the World Government repelled the enemy?"

"Lieutenant General Tsuru..."

Through the Den Den Mushi, Uehara Naraku's voice carried a hint of unease: "The World Government... is gone! Kabuto Yakushi transferred all the troops guarding Mary Geoise to Enies Lobby, leaving only Commander-in-Chief Kong to resist on Mary Geoise..."

"What?!"

The crane's voice suddenly rose in pitch!

Even she couldn't believe the news she was hearing!

Both Sengoku and Garp quickly moved closer to Tsuru, urgently asking, "How's the situation over there? Is Sora alright?"

Kong was once a naval admiral.

All along, Sengoku and the others have been able to gradually become the backbone of the navy thanks to Sora's protection and guidance.

Their relationship was one of both mentor and friend.

"Mary Geoise has been destroyed, and the World Government is no more..."

In the Den Den Mushi, Uehara Naraku's voice carried a hint of confusion, as if the disappearance of the World Government had rendered his life meaningless...

It's not just Kabuto the Pharmacist...

Even Vice Admiral Tsuru and Sengoku showed a hint of confusion on their faces.

The World Government has existed for eight hundred years, and everyone has become accustomed to this behemoth ruling the world by absorbing member states.

Nowadays…

The world government suddenly collapsed.

No one can adapt to a world where the World Government has suddenly disappeared. Without the World Government, no one knows what the world would become...

Without a doubt...

Chaos and destruction are sure to be the themes of the future!

This world will soon be filled with war, pirates, and riots again!

Just as the old men were pondering with grim expressions, Uehara Naraku's voice came again, this time with a heavier tone: "Commander-in-Chief Kong has sacrificed himself, the Five Elders and all the World Nobles have been killed, and not a single one of Mary Geoise has escaped..."

"..."

The Warring States period fell silent.

Even though he had suspected it beforehand, he was still shocked when he received the news. The once invincible Celestial Dragons and the high and mighty Five Elders had all been killed by the Akatsuki organization and that group of pirates!

The world government has been destroyed…

The Five Elders and the Celestial Dragons were all killed…

This means that the world order has completely collapsed, the ocean will truly run rampant, and a great riot is about to break out in this world!

Furthermore, the Navy was also controlled by the Akatsuki organization…

Sengoku looked at the 100,000-strong navy gathered at Marineford, his heart pounding: "If this is the case, what's the point of this war?"

"have."

Lieutenant General Tsuru instantly regained his senses.

Recovering from the shock of the World Government's destruction, the naval staff officer gradually regained her composure and calmly stated, "Perhaps Akatsuki wants to rule the world, and besides destroying the World Government, they also want to eliminate all resistance forces..."

Vice Admiral Tsuru slowly lowered his head and began to analyze the Akatsuki's actions bit by bit: "The World Government has been destroyed, Kaido of the Beasts and Big Mom have surrendered, and the Marines are under Kabuto Yakushi's control. The only people left who still resist the Akatsuki are Whitebeard and the Revolutionary Army, and Shanks and his remnants..."

As numerous events unfolded, Vice Admiral Tsuru gradually pieced together the Akatsuki's true intentions, and her expression grew increasingly grim.

"them…"

"We want to wipe out all maritime forces in one fell swoop!"

"Kabuto used Fire Fist Ace to instigate a major battle between the Marines and the Whitebeard Pirates, then used Revolutionary Army officers to lure the Revolutionary Army into the fray, and Shanks willingly walked into the trap..."

"Because the Navy faces more and more enemies, Mary Geoise's defenses have become increasingly weak, and the Akatsuki took advantage of this opportunity to destroy the World Government, which was left undefended..."

"And after the war between the Navy and Whitebeard ends, regardless of who wins or loses, the Akatsuki organization will bring two Yonko pirate crews to sweep in and reap the benefits..."

"This... is the end of their plan!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru's gaze fell on Kabuto Yakushi, his expression complex: "Sengoku, we truly underestimated Kabuto... Akatsuki's ambitions are far greater than we imagined!"

While their eyes were still fixed on the Four Emperors' pirate crews...

The Akatsuki organization was already prepared to eliminate all powerful forces on the seas!

Judging solely from their apparent strength, the Akatsuki organization holds a significant advantage. In reality, the only powerful forces capable of putting up a fight are the Whitebeard Pirates, the Revolutionary Army, and the remnants of the Red-Haired Pirates…

There are seven Shichibukai in the world.

According to information personally confirmed by Kabuto Yakushi, aside from Marshall D. Teach (who hasn't yet appeared), five out of the six people present are members of Akatsuki…

At Marine Headquarters, all three admirals are members of Akatsuki, and it's unclear which vice admirals are also Akatsuki members. Every vice admiral seems like an Akatsuki member, yet every vice admiral doesn't seem to be...

However, within the Navy, there are three major factions surrounding the admirals, and almost no vice admirals are neutral, which means that most vice admirals cannot be trusted...

Just considering the current situation...

If Marineford were to convene a high-level operational meeting immediately, perhaps Fleet Admiral Sengoku the Buddha shouldn't be investigating who the Akatsuki spies are, but rather who they aren't; that might be simpler...

It looks like this now…

The Akatsuki organization is only one step away from conquering the world. Once they defeat the Whitebeard Pirates, they can declare that they have already ruled the seas!

"Conquering the world, those guys really have big ambitions!"

Sengoku the Buddha slammed his fist against the wall in frustration, his gaze falling on Garp: "Hey, Garp, why aren't you saying anything?"

"I've been recalling some things from the past..."

Garp slowly raised his head, looked up at the sky, and said, "More than thirty years ago, the Rocks Pirates were just as lawless as they are now..."

The Rocks Pirates of yesteryear…

Conquering the world is not far off!

However, in the battle at God Valley, Monkey D. Garp and Gol D. Roger joined forces to defeat the invincible Rocks Pirates, completely dismantling that powerful pirate crew that was capable of ruling the world!

After the Rocks Pirates were dismantled, all traces of Rocks' existence were quickly erased by the World Government.

However, even though the Rocks Pirates had disbanded, the remaining members all became rulers of the seas...

Shiki the Golden Lion, Edward Newgate the Whitebeard, Charlotte Linlin the Big Mom, Kaido of the Beasts—these are all rulers of the seas…

Back then, they all gathered under Lox's command.

Now that Garp has brought up the old story of Rocks, Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru can't help but frown, and their eyes tremble slightly.

Sengoku lowered his head, his expression grim, and said in a deep voice, "Without a doubt, Rocks was once the strongest enemy... but... Akatsuki... might be even more terrifying than the Rocks Pirates! If it weren't for you and Roger joining forces..."

At least Lox never had such a large advantage.

The World Government and the Navy, the forces of good, have been almost entirely controlled or directly destroyed by the Akatsuki; on the evil side, two of the Four Emperors' pirate crews have already joined the Akatsuki…

However, Garp's words also provided Sengoku with a new perspective.

If they join forces with the Whitebeard Pirates to fight against the Akatsuki, they can avoid war as much as possible, prevent the lower-ranking Marines of Marineford from being used as pawns by the Akatsuki, and may even stop the Akatsuki's plot to rule the world!

just now…

Retire!

Either keep fighting!

Sengoku made a swift decision, slamming his hand on the wall and saying in a deep voice, "There's no worse situation than this... The navy should rule the world, not some random organization!"

Sengoku turned to look at his two old friends and whispered, "That Whitebeard guy will never side with any organization again, Garp, Tsuru. Let's join forces with Whitebeard to resolve this war, defeat Akatsuki, rebuild the World Government, and restore world order..."

Garp looked up at the sky, his expression somewhat subtle: "Sengoku, if we want to unite with that Whitebeard guy... Ace... Sabo and Luffy, those bastards... and Dragon's side..."

"I see!"

Sengoku glared angrily at Garp, then said in a deep voice, "This is only temporary. If they remain stubborn and cause serious trouble..."

"The World Government no longer exists, so what trouble could they possibly cause..."

"Shut up!"

Sengoku felt like he was about to be driven mad by his old friend, but after thinking for a while, he spoke again: "Since the World Government and the Celestial Dragons no longer exist, we can contact Dragon when we establish a new World Government after defeating the Akatsuki..."

I really didn't expect this...

This situation is actually most advantageous to the Garp family.

However, if they wanted to unite and establish a world government, they could indeed bring the Revolutionary Army into the picture. Besides, the Revolutionary Army's leader, Monkey D. Dragon, was Garp's son and Sengoku's junior...

If the alliance is formed, they might not be without a chance of defeating the Akatsuki.

Sengoku, holding Vice Admiral Tsuru's Den Den Mushi, spoke to Uehara Naraku on the other end, ordering, "Vice Admiral Uehara Naraku, have your warships ready to meet us off the coast of Marineford..."

"Yes, Marshal Sengoku!"

Uehara Naraku on the other end of the Den Den Mushi listened to their entire conversation.

At this moment, Uehara Naraku's voice sounded somewhat excited, as if he had found a pillar of support.

The ending is getting closer...

(End of this chapter)