Starting as a pirate, he rose to become the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society.

Chapter 223 The Unexpected Intervention of the Old Marshal Sengoku and the Excited New Marshal Sakazuki!

Port of Eregia.

Beside a merchant ship, Sengoku, with a full head of silver hair, holding a rice cracker in one hand and a tourist map in the other, was looking around.

"There are so many people, it's really lively. It seems this concert is really attractive. No wonder those bastards like Garp and Bane would sneak off here for a vacation," Sengoku said, chewing on his rice cracker.

Judging from his casual appearance, you can tell that this guy couldn't stand being alone and gave himself a break.

He had been staying at G-5, but not long ago, Smoker and his team received orders from Bane and then led their team to attack Beehive Island.

Sengoku, the retired naval admiral, had no interest in getting involved in the Beehive Island affair. He originally wanted to go to G-6 to meet up with his old comrade-in-arms, Zephyr, but before he set off, he found out that Zephyr, Kuzan, Bane, and others had all left G-6, saying they were going to Areggia to attend a concert.

At the same time, he also heard that Karp was going there to meet them.

This made the lonely Sengoku period restless. You guys went to the concert without me, huh? Fine, I'll sneak over and give you a shock!

As the chief inspector, I have to investigate thoroughly whether you've been using public funds for meals or travel!

So he came to Eregia too!

Just as Sengoku was looking at the map, preparing to find a place to stay first, and then contact Garp to launch an "anti-corruption investigation" against them, suddenly, a violent commotion came from the hillside in the middle of the island.

This made Sengoku frown and look over there with some doubt.

Because of the distance, he could only vaguely see a luxurious-looking hotel in the mountains, and it seemed that something strange had happened at the location of that hotel.

Before Sengoku could figure out what was going on, a surge of Conqueror's Haki, like a tsunami, swept across the entire island!

Many of the tourists around Zhan Guo were unable to resist this powerful mental impact, and one by one they fell to the ground, staggering and unconscious.

Sengoku's expression changed upon sensing this powerful Conqueror's Haki; he exclaimed in shock and anger, "Red-haired!?"

As a former Fleet Admiral, how could he not recognize Shanks' iconic Conqueror's Haki!?

The moment Sengoku recognized the Conqueror's Haki, he realized what was happening. As a top-tier pirate of the Yonko level, Shanks' strength was among the best in the world. And now, in Eregia, someone could force him to release such a strong Conqueror's Haki, proving that he was fighting against equally powerful top-tier opponents!

Who are the top experts on this island?

Given such a coincidence, even a fool could have guessed with his toes: who else could it be but Bane and his gang?!

"I knew that kid couldn't stay still anywhere. How long has he been peaceful? He's already clashing with the Red-Haired Pirates here!?" Sengoku muttered under his breath, then very gentlemanly helped the female tourist who had fallen to the ground to a corner, and then placed half a bag of senbei in her hand.

Then, he stretched his shoulders and strode quickly toward the location of the hillside hotel. For the first few steps, his expression was somewhat unhappy, but soon, a smile involuntarily appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Speaking of which, it's been many years since he became a marshal, and he hasn't been able to fight alongside his old comrades like Garp and Zeff.

Even during the Battle of Marineford, he was merely standing on the execution platform.

Unexpectedly, after retiring and stepping down as marshal, becoming a senior inspector, an opportunity actually came his way.

I'm actually starting to look forward to it!

Meanwhile, after escaping the hotel with Nami and Uta, Ain quickly took out a Den Den Mushi and began contacting Marine Headquarters.

New World Naval Headquarters.

Sakazuki was busy in his office dealing with a mountain of documents that seemed endless.

Seemingly hearing a knock, Sakazuki responded, and then Brigadier General Brannus, with curly hair, walked in carrying two documents. He greeted Sakazuki, saying, "Excuse me, Marshal."

"Brannu? What is it?" Sakazuki didn't even look up, but he already recognized who it was from the voice.

"Lieutenant General Aramaki has sent the latest battle report. The previous attacks on Beehive Island have annihilated several of Wang Zhi's officers and completely destroyed all of their pirate ships. In addition, two days ago, with the assistance of Rear Admiral Fubuki, Lieutenant General Aramaki judged that the time for the decisive battle had arrived. This afternoon, they will launch a general offensive against Beehive Island," Brigadier General Brannu reported.

"Is that so?" Sakazuki looked up and pondered for a moment before saying, "Let him handle things at the front. He doesn't need to report everything to me. I only need the final results."

"Understood, I will convey your message to Lieutenant General Aramaki," Brigadier General Brannu replied immediately.

Sakazuki was about to continue working, but just as he was about to put pen to paper, he seemed to remember something and casually asked, "Did you convey the Marshal's order that I personally signed to General Bane?"

To be honest, Sakazuki was already regretting it. He didn't know what he was thinking at the time. In a moment of impulse, under the "encouragement" of Strategist Tsuru, he gave Bane such a bizarre order, asking him to draft a proposal on how to defeat the Red-Haired Pirates.

Looking back now, the order seems incredibly naive and doesn't fit the marshal's composed image at all. I wonder if Bane will tease or laugh at me.

So, remembering this, Sakazuki asked about it somewhat awkwardly.

"I haven't received a reply from General Bane, but it seems that General Bane's aide, Ain, recently..." Just as Brannu was about to say something, the Den Den Mushi on Sakazuki's desk suddenly rang.

Judging from the appearance of the Den Den Mushi, it seems to be a signal from General Ben's side.

Sakazuki naturally noticed this as well. When he saw Bane calling via Den Den Mushi, he felt a little guilty, wondering if that guy was calling to complain.

However, since it was a general's Den Den Mushi, even a marshal couldn't refuse to answer it. So, after hesitating for a moment, he picked up the Den Den Mushi and said, "Bane?"

"Marshal Sakazuki, it is I, Ain, General Bane's aide," Ain quickly identified himself.

Hearing what sounded like some kind of intense commotion over there, Sakazuki frowned and asked, "What's going on? What's Bane doing?"

"It's an emergency. I'm reporting to you on Admiral Bane's orders. We are currently in Aregia, engaged in a fierce battle with the Red-Haired Pirates!" Ain reported.

Sakazuki?

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

At this point, Sakazuki was genuinely bewildered. "No, are you guys serious?"

I was just saying it offhand. Besides, my order was for Bane to draft the relevant opinion report, right? How come you guys suddenly started fighting with the Red-Haired Pirates?

After a brief moment of confusion, Sakazuki suddenly realized something was wrong! Eregia? Isn't that where you guys go to concerts?

"Redhead? What happened?!" Sakazuki sat up straight and asked quickly.

"Well, General Bane arranged a vacation for us. We were originally planning to come to Areggia to attend a concert," Ain said.

"I know all that, but why did you fight with the Red-Haired Pirates?" Sakazuki pressed.

"It was an unexpected situation, a sudden encounter. We met the star of this concert, Uta, in Eregia, but just as we arrived at the hotel, the Red-Haired Pirates suddenly appeared and broke in, attempting to kidnap Uta. Perhaps they have some plan or purpose to achieve using Uta. The situation was very chaotic. To stop this kidnapping and any potential conspiracies that might follow, Admiral Bane immediately issued an order to launch a full-scale confrontation with the Red-Haired Pirates. If all goes well, we will annihilate the Red-Haired Pirates in Eregia!" Ain reported simply and clearly.

After hearing this, Sakazuki fell silent, unsure of what to say.

Going to a concert and the Red-Haired Pirates running into him... no wonder he's Bane! Wherever he goes, trouble follows!

"I understand. I will immediately send nearby marines to Eregia to provide support. Now that we have such a good opportunity, we must not waste it. We must annihilate the Red-Haired Pirates at all costs in Eregia!" Sakazuki said in a deep voice.

Now that things have come to this, what else can he say?

We can't just call it a day, can we? Of course, we should immediately mobilize the navy to support Eregia!

"Yes, mission accomplished!" Ain replied with a strong voice.

After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Sakazuki looked at Brigadier General Branno and said, "You heard the situation, didn't you?"

"I heard you." Brigadier General Brannus finally snapped out of his shock, his expression still somewhat bewildered.

"What are you waiting for? Immediately summon all officers of the rank of Vice Admiral and above to my office for a meeting. We need to urgently discuss the situation of this emergency and prepare for any possible consequences. Also, immediately send the Navy forces near the Eregia Sea to provide support. What about Issho? Didn't Issho and his crew successfully intercept the Big Mom Pirates' support fleet a few days ago? Are they idle right now? He doesn't seem to be too far away. Tell him to go provide support immediately!" Sakazuki ordered, his tone somewhat agitated.

At this moment, he had gradually sorted out his thoughts after being shocked.

Although it's a strange coincidence that Bane and his crew bumped into the Red-Haired Pirates while attending a concert, there's no doubt that this is a great opportunity to annihilate the Red-Haired Pirates!

Because it was an encounter battle, the Red-Haired Pirates certainly didn't expect this situation to occur. They directly collided with the faces of Bane, Zephyr, Kuzan, and Garp. It can be said that most of the Navy's top combat power was concentrated there, making it a clear case of 'the advantage is on our side'!

At the same time, precisely because it was a sudden event, the other major powers in the New World would inevitably be unable to react immediately, and it would be almost impossible for them to intervene in this incident.

Without external interference, and with the Navy's high-level combat power highly concentrated, if his support can keep up, then from any perspective, this is the perfect opportunity for the Navy to wipe out the Red-Haired Pirates in one fell swoop!

Having just taken office as Marshal, Bane gave him such a great gift; how could Sakazuki not be excited?

Once the Red-Haired Pirates are dealt with, along with the gains on Beehive Island, wouldn't the Navy, under the leadership of Fleet Admiral Sakazuki, suddenly open up a new chapter in the New World?

(End of this chapter)