Pirates on Rocks' Ship 996

All eyes turned to Bigom. Although they all agreed that Smoothie was right, such questions could only be asked by children like Smoothie who were valued by their mother. If they dared to ask, their fate would be dire.

"Well~ well~~" Big Mom grinned and said, "You're right, Brulee... Go back to Whole Cake Island and deliver the orders to Katakuri, and bring our people with you too!"

As a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user with the Mirror-Mirror Fruit, Brulee has the ability to enter the mirror world, and anyone who touches her can also enter the mirror world.

The Mirror World is a vast space, enough to transport the entire Big Mom Pirates force here in one go.

“Yes, Mom!” Bryn didn’t dare to argue and nodded in reply.

Although she was older than Smoothie, her importance in Big Mom's heart was completely different, and she had no right to object.

In her heart, she actually hoped that Katakuri would come here, because she knew about luck and wanted Katakuri to come here to increase his luck.

However, her mother had already made her decision, and she didn't dare to offer her own suggestions.

Chapter 690 Old Soldiers Never Die

Unlike Big Mom, who boldly brought all her forces to the North Sea, the Navy, although it deployed a large number of troops to the North Sea, needed to stabilize the situation there, not to drive away the extraterrestrial visitors.

It's clear that neither the navy nor the World Government leadership truly took those extraterrestrial visitors seriously.

However, the fact that the Big Mom Pirates cooperated with Reina to reclaim several small islands has attracted the attention of the Navy.

It wasn't that they recaptured the island, but rather that their collaboration aroused the Navy's apprehension.

If these extraterrestrial visitors lead to cooperation among pirate crews like the Four Emperors, that's definitely not what the Navy wants to see.

Since the other side can cooperate to deal with those extraterrestrial visitors, they can also cooperate to deal with their navy.

In the eyes of the Navy, those extraterrestrial visitors were not very strong; if it weren't for their large numbers, they wouldn't care at all.

The World Government even issued an order to capture some extraterrestrial visitors and enslave them, although it was obvious that the order was issued by the Celestial Dragons!

However, the Navy has not captured a single survivor so far.

Because as long as the opponent is not dead, they will not stop fighting. Even if they are made unconscious by some means, as long as the opponent is conscious, they will definitely launch an attack immediately. If they cannot move, they will choose to self-destruct.

Yes, the opponent has the ability to gather all the energy in their body and then explode it directly.

Most importantly, after the other party dies, not even a corpse is left behind. Anything related to those extraterrestrial visitors will slowly disappear after their bodies die.

Therefore, aside from sending a few to the science corps, the Navy dared not actually give these dangerous items to the Celestial Dragons. Otherwise, it would be quite amusing if a few Celestial Dragons were killed in the explosion.

"Have you gotten any results from the investigation? Why did the Big Mom Pirates suddenly team up with the Whitebeard Pirates?" Sakazuki asked the Navy's intelligence officer as he sat in his office.

"Reporting to the Marshal, it seems they are trying to seize the North Sea from the extraterrestrial visitors!" the intelligence officer replied after saluting.

Sakazuki frowned and said, "That shouldn't be possible! A few small islands, why would they need to mobilize powerhouses like Big Mom and Reina?"

"Well... according to the intelligence we've gathered, they only seized a few small islands and lured and killed one of their powerful members; they didn't do anything else!" the intelligence officer hesitated before replying.

Akainu tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table. Although he didn't understand why Big Mom and Reyner had teamed up, it wasn't a good sign for the Navy.

"Notify Fujitora to go to the North Blue and have him stay there to oversee the Big Mom Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates!" Akainu gave the order after a moment's thought.

Although we still don't know what happened, we still have to do what needs to be done. With a general in the North Sea, both Reina and Bigom will be much more restrained in their actions.

Moreover, the situation in the North Sea has recently become tense due to the sudden actions of BIGMOM and Reyna, and the attacks from the extraterrestrial visitors are becoming increasingly fierce. Sending an admiral to oversee the situation there is in line with the Navy's plans.

"Yes, Marshal!"

But just as the soldiers were leaving, an old man with a full head of white hair walked in.

"Hehe... Being a marshal isn't so easy, is it?" Sengoku, holding a senbei in his hand, looked at the somewhat overwhelmed Sakazuki with a smile and said with a light laugh.

Upon seeing Sengoku enter, Sakazuki's face immediately darkened, and he said in a low voice, "Are you here to laugh at me? If so, you'll be disappointed! I feel great right now, and the navy will definitely become even stronger under my leadership!"

"Pfft!" Sengoku, who was eating senbei, finally couldn't help but laugh.

"What are you laughing at? You're just a nobody now!" Sakazuki couldn't help but clench his fist and growl in a low voice.

"Hahaha..." Sengoku suddenly burst into laughter and said, "So what are you worried about? I'm just an idle person, not only me, but Garp too! But we are the Marines, we are Marine soldiers! Even if we don't have the right, we still have the obligation!"

Sakazuki was taken aback. Over the years, in order to consolidate his power, he had been constantly weakening the influence of veteran naval officers such as Sengoku, Garp, and Tsuru. Just as Sengoku said, he and Garp had now become completely idle members of the navy, and even their task of teaching new recruits was only to provide guidance occasionally.

Looking at the silent Sakazuki, Sengoku Kiri shook his head with a light laugh and said, "Let Garp, Tsuru, and I go to the North Blue! We can't contribute much more if we stay at headquarters. Let's use our last bit of light to do something for this world! Please!"

Sengoku's words greatly shocked Sakazuki. After a long while, he finally looked up and said, "You old codgers, you should just stay at headquarters and retire! There are never any young or old people on the front lines of the Navy. That's tradition, and it's a rule that I, as the Fleet Admiral, must abide by!"

Previously, Sakazuki had indeed deliberately targeted Sengoku and the others because they had been in power for too long and were still alive and well. Not to mention the entire navy, they held considerable weight in the hearts of most of the admirals, which was why he had kept them idle.

However, what he said just now wasn't because he was really afraid of Sengoku and the others making a comeback. Rather, it was because the Navy does have a system for treating meritorious servicemen. As long as a Navy member retires, the headquarters will be responsible for providing them with a comfortable retirement.

In the headquarters' living quarters, there is a special area filled with retired veterans. Some were discharged due to injuries, while others were discharged due to old age. They are indeed a very powerful force, one that the Navy would never use.

Sengoku was slightly taken aback; he really hadn't expected Sakazuki to say that.

He had anticipated that the other party would refuse him, but from Sakazuki's words just now, he could tell that the other party was not worried that he would affect his reputation and status, but was genuinely respectful of his naval achievements.

"Although we are idle, we have not yet retired!" Sengoku's words were simple, but they also expressed his determination.

Sakazuki sighed and said, "Since you want to go, then go! But I've already ordered Fujitora to go. If you go, you can only serve as his second-in-command!"

"Hahaha... Don't worry, I only need one soldier's spot!" Garp, with his full head of white hair but still strong physique, appeared at the office door at some point.

"If that's the case, then get out of here!" Sakazuki couldn't help but curse.

They came prepared!

With Sakazuki's permission, Sengoku and Garp, the two old fogies, left Sakazuki's office arm in arm. By now, Tsuru should already be at the port preparing to set sail!

Chapter 691 Arrival in Beihai

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Mr. Garp...you've really given me a difficult idea!" On the warship heading to the North Sea, Fujitora said with a wry smile to Sengoku and Garp, who were sunbathing on deck chairs.

“What’s so difficult about that? Just treat them as ordinary soldiers! Although Sakazuki is radical, he is now a marshal and doesn’t need people like us! I’ll just stay by the general’s side and be an advisor!” At some point, Lieutenant General Tsuru, the chief advisor, came to Fujitora’s side and said with a light laugh.

“Officer Tsuru is wrong to say that. What Fleet Admiral Sakazuki thinks, lives, and does is none of my business. I am just an Admiral, a Marine Admiral. Everything I do is for the sake of justice in my heart! You have great strength, so you should use it to bring peace to this world!” Fujitora shook his head and replied.

He blinded himself in a fit of rage because he had witnessed too much darkness, believing that this would prevent him from seeing it again.

But after he joined the Navy, he discovered that the world is not only filled with darkness, but also with much beauty. As a Navy member, one must protect this beauty and fight against the darkness.

Therefore, Fujitora has no interest in anything political; this is a part of his personality, somewhat similar to Aokiji.

When faced with dark events, Aokiji deliberately procrastinates and appears lazy.

Fujitora was even more straightforward; he didn't even want to look at those dark things. If he didn't look, he wouldn't know, and if he didn't know, it was as if they hadn't happened.

Although these are all self-deceptions, they are the only options they have.

A world cannot exist with only sunlight and no darkness, so what Fujitora needs to do now is to reject the darkness and protect the sunlight.

Unlike Sakazuki, who sought to destroy darkness, Fujitora preferred to protect the good and the light.

Because when you eliminate the darkness, you may also create some darkness, just like Sakazuki.

“If even a general like you has such thoughts, no wonder Sakazuki doesn’t dare let those two old guys go out again!” Vice Admiral Tsuru sighed, shook his head, and returned directly to the cabin.

The two people lying on the recliners, pretending to be asleep, were also completely silent.

However, the thought that they would be able to fight alongside their old friends again after going to Beihai lessened their sadness somewhat.

Soon, naval reinforcements arrived at the temporary headquarters in the North Sea. This location was not far from the front lines, allowing them to quickly obtain information from the front and enable the navy to make the fastest possible response.

The arrival of Admiral Fujitora brought a slight sigh of relief to the vice admirals on the naval side. The recent fierce attack by the extraterrestrials had caused them considerable losses, and if headquarters did not send reinforcements soon, their lines would likely be breached.

The navy has deployed a considerable number of troops here, with more than ten vice admirals, including admirals known for their command skills such as Vice Admiral Momonga and Vice Admiral Kongming.

Moreover, during the battles with the extraterrestrial visitors, there were basically no experts above level 40, which is equivalent to a general. Therefore, it is more than enough for these lieutenant generals to be stationed here.

If the extraterrestrial visitors' attack hadn't become much more intense this time, headquarters wouldn't have dispatched Fujitora.

However, when Vice Admiral Momonga, Vice Admiral Kongming, and the others saw Sengoku, Garp, and Staff Officer Tsuru appear with Fujitora, they were quite surprised.

They didn't understand why powerful figures like Sengoku and Garp would come here. Had something happened in the North Sea that they didn't know about?

"General Yixiao!" Standing next to Lieutenant General Momonga, Lieutenant General Kongming gestured with his eyes to the three Sengoku figures behind him, wanting to ask why they were here.

"Stop winking at me. Don't you know Fujitora is blind?" Sengoku rolled his eyes and said to Lieutenant General Kongming.

Upon hearing this, Garp and Staff Officer Tsuru couldn't help but laugh.

Unlike Lieutenant General Kongming, Lieutenant General Kongming had been in charge of the work at the branch for a long time, so he was unaware of some of the reasons behind it.

This is why, even though he spoke, Vice Admiral Momonga acted as if he hadn't seen the three of them.

"Excuse me, Lord Sengoku, but I'm just curious. The situation here is a bit more tense than before, but it's not your turn to come over yet, is it?" Upon hearing Sengoku's words, Vice Admiral Kongming realized that this Admiral Fujitora was blind.

"Don't worry, we're just here to relax. Staying at headquarters every day is boring, so we decided to come to the front lines for some fun. You don't need to worry about us, just pretend we don't exist!" Sengoku replied with a slight smile.

"This..." Putting aside the strength of the three, given their status, how could they pretend not to see it?

This time, not only Lieutenant General Kongming, but even Lieutenant General Feishu frowned.

“Hehe… Don’t worry, my eyesight isn’t very good, and the situation here in the North Sea is also very important, so Marshal Sakazuki sent Mr. Sengoku and Mr. Garp to help me. After all, they have much more experience than I do! Let’s go to the conference room first, and you can tell us about the situation here!” Fujitora said with a smile.

Vice Admiral Momonga nodded, and under his guidance, he quickly led Fujitora and the others into the conference room.

"So... the situation here isn't as good as we thought?" Sengoku frowned and asked after listening to Vice Admiral Momonga's report.

"This..." Vice Admiral Momonga glanced at Vice Admiral Kongming beside him before saying to Sengoku, "According to Marshal Sakazuki, it's fine as long as this place remains as it is. There's no need to make a big fuss over these small islands in the North Sea!"

Upon hearing this, not only Sengoku and Garp, but even Fujitora frowned.

When the extraterrestrial visitors first arrived, Fujitora also served as the commander of the North Blue for a period of time. Compared to that time, the number of troops the Navy has deployed in the North Blue has increased more than tenfold. In addition, the pirates have also shared some of the defense tasks. So in his opinion, the situation in the North Blue should at least maintain a state of suppression against the enemy, if not drive away the extraterrestrial visitors.

But I didn't expect to hear such comments when I came back this time.

"Vice Admiral Momonga, may I ask how many islands the extraterrestrial visitors have occupied?" Fujitora asked in a deep voice.

"We don't know the exact number, but judging from the total area of ​​Beihai, the other side has already occupied about one-sixth of it!" Lieutenant General Squirrel said after thinking for a moment.

"What?" Fujitora was shocked. He knew that when he left, the extraterrestrial visitors had only occupied a few small islands. Now they had occupied one-sixth of the entire North Sea.

This surprised him greatly.

"This is only with the help of the Whitebeard Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates; otherwise, the situation could have been much worse!" Vice Admiral Momonga said, bowing his head.

He had actually reported the situation here to headquarters, but unfortunately Sakazuki didn't seem to care about the situation in the North Sea, and instead set his sights on the New World.

In Sakazuki's view, the pirates of the New World are the real threat to their Navy!