One Piece: Blue Scale Admiral

Brannew was taken aback by his nonchalant tone and actions before lowering his voice to say, "He was invited by headquarters to attend the Shichibukai meeting. Gecko Moria, Bartholomew Kuma, Boa Hancock, and Jinbe are also here."

"Oh? A meeting of the Seven Warlords of the Sea? What, are they inviting new Warlords to join again?"

Luo Xia's eyes flickered, and he immediately became interested.

Brannew noticed his piercing gaze and his heart skipped a beat; he knew something was wrong.

Vice Admiral Rorschach is probably the one among all the high-ranking officers in the headquarters who is most opposed to the Seven Warlords of the Sea system.

Three of the Seven Warlords of the Sea died directly or indirectly at his hands.

At a crucial moment when the Seven Warlords of the Sea conference was being held and the Navy Headquarters was planning to draft a new list of Seven Warlords, Rorschach returned.

It's hard to guarantee that nothing unexpected won't happen during this period.

Brannew's smile vanished at the thought of what unpleasant twists and turns might occur during the upcoming meeting.

Rorschach noticed the stiff expression on his face and patted him on the shoulder with a smile.

"Don't worry, I won't cause any trouble. I just happened to be back for a few days."

Ghosts believe it!

Brannew smiled and nodded repeatedly, but inwardly he was filled with doubt.

But he didn't say anything.

If Rorschach wants to do something, he doesn't need to ask for his opinion.

Rorschach is now a high-ranking officer in the Navy Headquarters, holding a position no less powerful than that of the three Admirals.

Let the Warring States Marshals have their headaches.

Rorschach left Brannew behind and walked over to Hawkeye quite naturally, greeting him.

"Mihawk, I haven't seen you in the New World lately. What's wrong, did you fall out with Shanks? How about joining the Marines? I can give you a sergeant rank."

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Brannew, standing behind Rorschach, nearly choked to death on his own saliva.

Hawkeye remained expressionless and showed no anger, merely glancing at Rorschach indifferently.

"Even if I wanted to join the Navy, you wouldn't agree. I saw killing intent in your eyes. I think you're bothered by the fact that I killed quite a few Navy personnel. Besides, I'm one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and you'll abolish that system sooner or later. I have a feeling we'll become enemies very soon."

Rorschach shrugged, feeling somewhat wronged.

"How could that be? You're the world's strongest swordsman! If you really want to join our Navy, Fleet Admiral Sengoku might be able to make you a Marine Admiral. How about it? Tempted? Want to consider it? Of course, let me make this clear from the start: as a Marine Admiral, you're responsible for eliminating all the pirates in the world. Even if some of your friends are among them, it won't work."

"Mihawk, tell me the truth, between you and Shanks, who is stronger?"

Lark followed quietly behind Rorschach, her eyes sparkling as she looked expectantly at the fortress ahead.

"The most beautiful woman in the world, the Pirate Empress Boa Hancock, is here too? I want to see if she's really that beautiful. Is she even more beautiful than Shirahoshi?"

Chapter 611 We are very good allies

"Little Crane, what should we do? The Five Elders are urging us again to take action against the Neo Navy. Zephyr's betrayal seems to really bother them."

“Zeff isn’t stupid. He placed the Neo Marine Headquarters in the heart of Totto Land, surrounded by the territories of the Beast Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates. The surrounding countries are all non-member states. If we want to enter the New World to cause him trouble, there are too many risks to consider. We can’t fight even if we want to.”

In the office at the top of the fortress, Sengoku, who had just finished receiving a Den Den Mushi call from the Five Elders, complained somewhat irritably to Vice Admiral Tsuru as she pushed open the door and entered.

Lieutenant General Tsuru said somewhat displeasedly, "What betrayal are you talking about? Wasn't Zefa driven out by their own hands?"

"That being said, the fact that Zephyr established a new Marine Headquarters in the New World and turned tens of thousands of our elite marines to defect will not change. The World Government will absolutely not allow two Marine Headquarters to exist in this world."

Sengoku took off his glasses and wiped them, then suddenly lowered his voice.

"Actually, if they were determined to attack the Neo Navy, they wouldn't need to concern themselves with our navy at all, would they?"

Upon hearing this, Lieutenant General He paused for a moment before uttering four words.

"The Flame of the Holy Mother".

"Yes, with those ancient-style weapons, the Five Elders could have wiped out Zephyr and many great pirates in the New World without even leaving Mary Geoise. But they didn't do that, and their purpose is obvious."

Zhan Guo let out a breath, stood up, put on his glasses, and walked out from behind the table with his hands behind his back.

"Without pirates, our Navy will have nothing to do. Without pirates, member states might not be willing to pay their dues. As for Zephyr... he came from our Navy, and the World Government needs to see our loyalty. So..."

Lieutenant General Tsuru glanced at Sengoku, somewhat surprised. "Sengoku, you seem rather sentimental today. I'm quite surprised you could say something like that; it's not like you at all."

"My style? Hahaha, Tsuru, people change." Sengoku laughed. "To be honest, the world situation has changed so fast in recent years that I can hardly keep up. The times are moving forward at a rapid pace, and I'm considering whether I should hand over the future of the navy to the younger generation ahead of schedule."

"To whom should it be given? Kuzan? Or Rorschach?"

Lieutenant General Tsuru also smiled.

"Rorschach?"

Warring States rolled his eyes.

"I think the World Government would rather give my position to Borsalino than to Rorschach. That kid is good in every way, but he's too unruly. Our Navy can't handle his antics."

"Is Kuzan really capable? That guy is just too lazy. Actually, Sakazuki..."

Before Vice Admiral Tsuru could finish speaking, Sengoku interrupted him.

“Sakazuki is too extreme. If he were to take the helm of the Navy in the future, it would definitely be heading towards a future filled with war and turmoil. Moreover, while we can at least understand what Rorschach is thinking, no one knows what kind of future Sakazuki wants. The future of the Navy cannot be entrusted to him. At least compared to him, I would recommend Kuzan.”

As the two were talking, Brannew ran over, covered in sweat.

Before Sengoku could speak, Brannew, panting, hurriedly said, "Fleet Admiral Sengoku, all seven Warlords of the Sea have arrived and are in the conference room downstairs. Also..."

Sengoku forced a fake smile onto his old face and beckoned to Vice Admiral Tsuru, saying, "Alright, Tsuru, let's go over there now and discuss the two vacant Shichibukai positions. Let's see if any of the old Shichibukai members have any new candidates to recommend."

Watching Sengoku and Lieutenant General Tsuru walk out of the office, Brannew had a wry smile on his face and muttered something under his breath.

"Lieutenant General Rorschach has also returned, and he went to the conference room as well..."

"what?"

Sengoku's eyes widened instantly.

He immediately realized what was happening and hurriedly ran down the stairs.

"Damn it, why did that brat have to come back now of all times? He's definitely up to no good! How did he know that the Seven Warlords of the Sea meeting would be held at Marineford? Did Garp, that big mouth, spill the beans? Tsuru, hurry up, we absolutely can't let that brat ruin this meeting!"

In the brightly lit conference hall in the middle of the fortress, there is a long marble table carved from white jade.

The surrounding walls were adorned with pure white candles held in golden candlesticks, their bright light dancing in the air.

Some green plants and potted flowers are scattered in the corners around.

On the right are three huge arched window sills, without glass windows.

You can see the vast ocean outside the window.

The sea breeze blowing in refreshes the mind and body, and occasionally you can hear the cries of seagulls.

Holding a meeting here certainly has a certain class.

Even someone as picky as Hancock couldn't find fault with the clean, bright meeting room.

However, being surrounded by rough, uncouth men who lacked any sense of romance, Hancock kept a cold face throughout and had no interest in talking to her fellow Shichibukai.

She sat alone in a corner by the window, her back to the large pink snake.

Sitting two seats away from me is Jinbe, the knight of the sea.

Beside Jinbe stood the imposing, mountain-like Bartholomew Kuma, who held a Bible in his hands and remained silent.

To Kuma's right is Gecko Moria, whose height is closest to Kuma's.

Hancock glanced at Moria expressionlessly, her gaze sweeping over the bandages wrapped around his forehead.

Speaking of Gecko Moria, he is probably the unluckiest and weakest of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

In recent years, even Hancock, who rarely goes out, has known that Moria has been beaten up many times.

First, he was challenged and beaten by Gulliver, the shapeshifter from the Bounty Hunters Guild.

Later, he went to Alabasta on his own initiative and was beaten so badly by that rising naval star that he almost couldn't return to Thriller Bark.

It's said that he was recently beaten by a rookie pirate.

It was truly tragic.

The food was really bad.

Hancock even suspected that the Navy had summoned them, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, to vote on removing Moria, the disgrace of the Seven Warlords, from the ranks.

However, while Moria was a weakling, the man who arrived last was definitely a unique and unconventional figure among the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Because he also holds the title of one of the world's bests.

Even Hancock couldn't help but glance at the man carrying the black sword a few more times.

The world's strongest swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk.

It has long been rumored that Hawkeye is the strongest of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Although Hancock was very confident in herself, she had to admit that Hawkeye was very strong.

Most people would tremble and dare not look directly into his hawk-like golden eyes.

Hancock was about to look away from Hawkeye when she suddenly paused when she saw the tall figure following behind him.

"As expected, without Ming-ge around, everyone is a bit less relaxed. To be honest, I'm starting to miss him."

A soft laugh drifted in.

Upon hearing this voice, which was clearly tinged with a hint of mockery, the people in the conference room reacted in different ways.

Hancock watched coldly from the sidelines.

Jinpei became serious.

Big Bear remained silent.

Hawkeye casually pulled out a chair and sat down, putting his feet up on the table.

Moriah...

Moria looked as if he had seen a ghost, his face full of vigilance, and he subconsciously placed his hand on the large scissors at his waist.