One Piece: Blue Scale Admiral

Zhan Guo glanced at him, then remembered something else.

"By the way, how's the situation with the recruitment of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

Brannew said, "Of the six Shichibukai, Gecko Moria, Hawkeye, and the Golden Emperor have agreed to come. We can't contact Tyrant. The Pirate Empress has agreed to accept the summons, but on conditions. Jinbe... he refused our summons."

“It seems there’s always a different problem. What’s wrong with Kuma? How could we not contact him? Given his condition… have you contacted Egg Point Island and asked Vegapunk?” Sengoku frowned.

“I asked, and Dr. Vegapunk is also troubled. He said he has reported the matter to Satan Saint, and Egg Point Island has also cut off all contact with the tyrant Bartholomew Bear.”

As Zhan Guo frowned in deep thought, he suddenly turned to look at Luo Xia, who was sitting on the sofa.

"Rorschach, I heard that a few days ago you encountered Bartholomew Kuma while handling the attack on the Celestial Dragons on the Golden Ship. What exactly happened?"

Rorschach scratched his head. "You mean Kuma? I did encounter him on the Golden Ship. The situation was a bit complicated; I still don't quite understand it. Anyway, Kuma seemed to want to steal credit from our G5 and attacked Straw Hat Luffy first. He was stopped by Enel and the others, and they fought. You know, my crew are all young, and they're inevitably a bit impetuous, so they acted recklessly. In short, Kuma suffered a loss. By the time I dealt with Rayleigh and Issho and got there, he was already gone. I don't know if he was angered by us."

"You fought with the big bear? There's such a thing? Why didn't you say so sooner?" Sengoku was stunned.

"What's there to say?" Luo Xia spread his hands as if it were a matter of course. "He stole credit from my men. Who is he? A Shichibukai! I'm already being very lenient by not killing him, okay? You know my attitude towards the Shichibukai."

"Is that really the case?" Kizaru tilted his head and looked at Rorschach. His yellow sunglasses reflected the light, so you couldn't see his eyes.

“It’s absolutely true. Sentomaru can testify to this. If you don’t believe me, go and interrogate him.”

Luo Xia remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic. Suddenly, as if remembering something, he mentioned, "Oh, right, when Big Bear left, he seemed to have taken a supernova named Big Eater Bonnie with him. I wonder what he's up to. She's just a little girl with a bounty of a little over 100 million, right? Why did Big Bear take her away? I think there might be a secret hidden here. Should I send someone to investigate further?"

"No need to check."

Sengoku simply suppressed Luo Xia's doubts.

"He's just a nobody pirate. Let's put the matter of Kuma aside for now and talk about it after the war is over."

He changed the subject and looked at Brannew again, "What about Hancock? What conditions did she offer? As long as she's willing to accept the conscription, it's fine to agree to her conditions if they're not too unreasonable."

Brannew said, "The Empress proposed to visit Impel Down and see Fire Fist Ace."

"She wants to see Fire Fist Ace? Why?" Sengoku asked, puzzled.

“She said she wanted to see what kind of person Fire Fist Ace was that could become the spark that ignited this war,” Brannew replied.

Sengoku thought about it and felt that Hancock's request seemed reasonable.

If sending her to Impel Down to see Fire Fist Ace would provide Marineford with a powerful reinforcement, then it would be a worthwhile investment.

He was about to agree when he heard Rorschach speak.

"Refuse her request."

"Huh? Why?"

The Warring States period was astonished.

Brannew and Kizaru also looked at Rorschach, wondering why he asked Sengoku to refuse.

“Boa Hancock’s request isn’t unreasonable. As a Shichibukai, she has the right to apply to visit Impel Down,” Sengoku said.

"Before Portgas D. Ace is led to the execution platform and Whitebeard appears at Marineford, we must eliminate all unstable factors. Fleet Admiral Sengoku, there are too many unstable factors in this war. We don't even know if the Red-Haired Pirates will get involved. Now you want the Seven Warlords to visit Portgas D. Ace in prison? Isn't that just asking for trouble?"

Facing the gazes of the others, Luo Xia gave his reasons with a clear conscience.

He then gave an example: "For instance, if Jinbe hadn't refused the conscription and had made the same condition as Boa Hancock, saying he wanted to see Portgas D. Ace, would you have allowed him to go to Impel Down?"

“Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, has such a good relationship with Whitebeard and Fire Fist Ace, how could I possibly let him visit me in prison?” Sengoku shook his head.

"Does Hawkeye also want to see Fire Fist Ace?" Rorschach asked again.

“Eagle Eye…” Sengoku hesitated.

"Don't forget, Hawkeye is Shanks's best friend. If he were to ask Shanks to break into prison or something, who in Impel Down do you think could stop his Supreme Grade Sword?" Rorschach reminded him.

My best friend is fucking amazing...

Brannew nearly coughed out loud.

Sengoku felt a bit of a toothache from Luo Xia's words, "You're just speculating..."

"When can't we see Fire Fist Ace? Once he's on the execution platform, we can let them see him to their heart's content. Why bring unnecessary risks to Impel Down? However, it's all up to the old man. Even if you agree to let the Seven Warlords of the Sea go to visit Fire Fist Ace as a group, I have no objection."

Rorschach shrugged.

After carefully considering Luo Xia's meaning, Zhan Guo realized that it made perfect sense.

Fire Fist Ace is the top priority right now, and there can be absolutely no mistakes.

"However, if we refuse the Pirate Empress's request and she does not accept the summons, we will lose a powerful fighting force."

The Warring States period was still somewhat hesitant.

The Empress's strength is considered among the strongest of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

If she could join the battle, the navy would definitely suffer fewer manpower losses.

Seeing the hesitation in the Warring States period, Luo Xia smiled and said, "Don't worry, she will definitely come."

"Hmm? Why?" Sengoku asked, puzzled.

"Last time, she didn't come when the Seven Warlords were summoned, but she could get away with it by saying the other Seven Warlords weren't participating. This time, all the Seven Warlords are here, but she's the only one not coming? Does she even want to be a Seven Warlord anymore? If she doesn't come, I'll go and invite her myself..."

"Okay, okay, I understand. I refuse. You don't need to say anything more."

Sengoku quickly interrupted Luo Xia.

Just kidding, let Rorschach go and invite someone.

Let's not end up like Blackbeard, who just kidnapped the Pirate Empress.

This guy is really ruthless towards the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

I heard that on the golden ship, they even beat up Tesoro, which made Sengoku sweat a little.

Fortunately, Tesoro did not complain to the World Government about Rorschach, nor did he refuse the Seven Warlords' summons, which surprised and surprised Sengoku.

Even if Tesoro refuses the summons, there's nothing they can say.

He's only just joined the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and he hasn't even received any benefits yet. Asking him to fight to the death is something no one would be willing to do.

Of these ten Shichibukai, both old and new, eight have been beaten by this brat, Rorschach.

Three of them died, one was captured, and one escaped.

This is insane...

It's outrageous!

"Jinpei..."

Sengoku's face was filled with worry again when he thought of Jinbe.

To be honest, Sengoku had anticipated Jinbe's refusal.

But he always thought that Jinbe would stay out of it because of Fishman Island.

Even if they don't accept the Shichibukai's summons, they shouldn't turn around and help the Whitebeard Pirates, right?

However, Brannew's subsequent report confirmed Sengoku's suspicions.

According to information sent by intelligence personnel from Fishman Island, Jinbe left Fishman Island a few days ago.

He refused the Seven Warlords' summons and left Fishman Island. Even Sengoku didn't believe he wasn't going to find Whitebeard.

Thinking of this, Sengoku solemnly ordered, "Have the Seven Warlords arrive as soon as possible. War is imminent, and the deployment of forces must be prepared in advance. I don't want any more trouble to arise later."

"Yes, Marshal Sengoku!" Brannew accepted the order and left.

"Call me if you need anything. I'm going to try and persuade my hot-blooded young subordinates." Luo Xia then got up and left.

"I have some things to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Seeing this, Kizaru quickly got up as well.

Sengoku watched with a dark expression as he slowly followed Luo Xia away.

"What could you possibly have to do? Go home and sleep? Borsalino! Listen to me, don't you dare slack off or let me down in this war!"

Chapter 648 Kizaru

On the winding path behind the Fortress of Justice, two tall and slender figures walked one after the other.

The view to the left was open and spacious, with the town behind Marineford as far as the eye could see.

However, at this moment, the once bustling town is now deserted, with all sorts of discarded debris scattered on the ground, making it look quite desolate.

This place is inhabited by relatives of high-ranking naval officers and some veterans who voluntarily stayed after retiring from the battlefield.

The current population of tens of thousands has been relocated to Bubble Harbor, hundreds of kilometers away, and will only be moved back after the war ends.

However, most people probably already anticipated that the buildings on Marineford Island, which have existed for decades or even centuries, would likely be destroyed after this war.

Luo Xia, who was walking in front, finally couldn't stand it anymore. He stopped because he felt uncomfortable under the piercing gaze behind him. He turned around helplessly and looked at Kizaru, who had his hands in his pockets and looked like he was about to fall asleep while standing.

"Hey, Uncle Borsalino, where are you taking me?"

“I already told you, you should call me Uncle. I’m several years older than Sakazuki.”

Kizaru stuck out a finger and scratched his cheek. "Rorschach, can you tell me where Kuma went?"

"Big Bear?"

Rorschach was stunned, and said in astonishment, "Didn't I just say that he ran away by himself? I don't know where he went. He also took Bonnie, the glutton, with him..."

"Oh? You really don't know?"

Kizaru narrowed his eyes slightly behind his yellow sunglasses, looking at Rorschach with a half-smile.

“If I knew, I would definitely tell Uncle Borsalino. What kind of relationship do we have? You are my master.” Rorschach said confidently, his face serious. “I can swear to God.”

"Master...?"

Kizaru squinted, a faint smile on his face.

Subtly, Rorschach's keen Observation Haki allowed him to sense a hint of danger in Kizaru's gaze.

This made his heart skip a beat.

Kizaru... what does that mean?

Just now, Brannew said that Vegapunk has informed Satan Saint about the disappearance of the Great Bear.