I am the Bandit King of the East Sea.

For the Navy, the current Yonko Whitebeard is the most dangerous.

But for the World Government, the Pirate King, who once reached the final island and fooled the world by faking his death, is their greatest threat.

For Roger, who had already retired, Ace was a perfect lure.

After some discussion, the Five Elders found that the current situation was somewhat of a dilemma.

"Then let's give the Navy one last chance," said the Five Elders with the mustache.

"The challenge to the navy can be postponed until after the upcoming war."

"Of course, Higuma, the instigator of this slave emancipation incident, should also be punished."

The five elders all nodded, reaching a consensus.

Regardless... the affairs of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons are not something a Marine should concern himself with, not even an Admiral.

However, given Admiral Black Dragon's current immense prestige and the impending war, the World Government's true crackdown on the Navy and Higuma will only be implemented after the war.

............

On the day.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku personally traveled to the sacred site to report to the Five Elders, explaining the events of that day and the war plan for half a month later.

Half a day later, when Sengoku returned to headquarters, he looked exhausted and immediately summoned Higuma to inform him of the World Government's plan.

"Higuma, the World Government's decision on your punishment has been made."

Zhan Guo said in a deep voice:

"You will be suspended from your post and demoted. You will be grounded for one month, exempt from pay for ten years, and stripped of your rank of General, demoted to Lieutenant General of the General Staff."

The various punishments were basically ineffective.

Ten years of unpaid leave? Sig has just received a huge sum of five billion, which would be enough for a lifetime if he didn't have to convert it into telekinetic drugs.

As for removing him from the rank of Grand General...

The Warring States period scholar said earnestly:

"Actually, this is not entirely a bad thing. Generals hold high positions and great power, but that also means taking on more responsibility and being in the spotlight more often."

"You spearheaded the effort to liberate the people, which may attract the attention of the Celestial Dragons or even the World Government. Therefore, giving up the rank of Admiral might be a form of protection."

"Besides, the Admiral is a direct subordinate of the Celestial Dragons. If you want to hunt down pirates freely like Garp, this is more suitable for you."

Sig remained silent.

Sengoku observed Higuma's expression and, seeing nothing amiss, continued:

"War is imminent, and tomorrow is the day to formally convene the war council."

"If you really want to regain your rank of general, then you have a chance if you perform well in the upcoming war."

At this point, Sengoku secretly shook his head; these words were at most meant to comfort Higuma.

After all, Higuma has already come into the World Government's sights. Let alone being reinstated, it would be good enough if he could avoid further suppression.

If we think about it in a serious way, it might cut off any chance of promotion!

After Sengoku left, Sig stood there lost in thought.

"Admiral? I'd rather not be one!" Sig smirked.

Whether he is a general or a lieutenant general, it makes little difference to him now.

More than these things, he was concerned about the specific battle plan for tomorrow.

Given "Black Dragon's" current status and position, whether he is an admiral or a vice admiral, he is qualified to listen in on and participate in the entire operational plan of the Navy Headquarters.

He hadn't forgotten that his true self was still in prison.

Sieg could even offer specific suggestions on how he should die.

..............

The emancipation of slaves in the Sabaody Archipelago was a sensitive event, affecting the Celestial Dragons, the kings of the member states, and the admirals of the Navy. Strictly speaking, it could be considered a scandal.

In response, both the world government and the navy took measures to suppress the news, which did not spread widely outside the world.

However...within the Navy, the news spread incredibly fast.

The Navy has suffered under the Celestial Dragons for far too long!

The Celestial Dragons are the gods of this world!

When the Celestial Dragons get into trouble, even the so-called top-tier Marine Admirals have to clean up their mess.

Those marines who had come into contact with the Celestial Dragons and the slave system either vaguely realized something was wrong, or dared not speak out in anger.

When a high-ranking admiral actually stepped forward to liberate the slaves, the deep-seated discontent within the navy was ignited almost instantly.

The story of the emancipation of slaves in the Sabaody Archipelago, and the subsequent World Government's handling of the situation, spread rapidly through the Navy's dissemination.

"So he really was punished? What a pity for General Higuma..." someone sighed.

"That's only natural, after all, it has angered the nobles and even the Celestial Dragons..."

"From now on, he's Vice Admiral Black Dragon, practically... another Vice Admiral Garp!"

The navy officers naturally thought of Garp, who was also a vice admiral.

As a hero who single-handedly ended the Rocks era and repeatedly pushed the Pirate King to the brink of defeat, Garp, though only a Vice Admiral, holds a transcendent position and enjoys unparalleled prestige...

Despite being a lieutenant general, his prestige surpassed that of his contemporaries' generals!

"What a pity! He helped tens of thousands of slaves regain their freedom, yet he was punished like this!"

"Tens of thousands of people have regained their freedom, but the heroes are not free. It is truly heartbreaking!"

Such an ending evoked a sense of sorrow and sympathy among many naval personnel, resonating widely and further enhancing Higuma's reputation.

Now, riding high on his power to capture the bandit king, Higuma has freed tens of thousands of slaves overnight in the Sabaody Archipelago.

He was already famous throughout the world, and after this incident, his prestige in the navy has reached its zenith.

Garp is ultimately a figure from the previous era; no matter how impressive his achievements are, decades have passed.

In this day and age, Higuma is the only naval hero of our time!

Whether he was a general or a lieutenant general, his military rank could no longer overshadow his brilliance.

...........

That night, the bright moon hung high in the sky.

Inside the mansion, Sieg sat quietly with his eyes closed, both bodies simultaneously undergoing transformation of their current physical forms through the life return process.

Ain, meanwhile, sat at the table next to her, reviewing documents and handling business.

After the spiritual connection is established, the consciousness and memories of the main body and the shadow clone are synchronized, allowing them to compare the progress of life restoration.

"Tomorrow is the formal war council, and the day when my death will be announced."

"Damn it, everyone in Impel Down is so talented and speaks so nicely. I love being there... Can I extend my stay and stay a few more days?"

"How about I try to persuade Sengoku to postpone the execution tomorrow..."

As Sieg was lost in his own thoughts, there was a knock on the door.

Violet pushed open the door and entered, carrying a plate with a glass of warm milk in her hands.

"Warm milk? You're so thoughtful."

Sieg nodded in satisfaction:

"Drink a glass of warm milk before bed, sleep soundly until dawn, and wake up feeling like a baby, free from fatigue and stress to greet the next day. You're quite knowledgeable, Robin."

"Luo... never mind."

Violet had no choice but to accept her new name.

As a key suspect suspected of being Nico Robin, she was personally taken into custody by Higuma.

For now, Violet can only be known by the name Nico Robin, even though they all know that's not the case.

“Robin…” Ian put down the documents in her hand, lost in thought.

She had long suspected Sieg's true identity and had been secretly investigating him for years.

"If I remember correctly, Sieg also has a Nico Robin by his side, and they're quite close..."

Ain silently gazed at Sig's new daughter, lost in thought.

Overnight, Sig had a new daughter who looked remarkably similar to him, and Sig forced her to call her Nico Robin. Was this a coincidence?

At this moment, she saw Violet hesitate for a moment before speaking:

"Dad, I still have some concerns..."

The word "Dad" came out naturally, and before Sieg could react, Ain was startled.

"This woman calls him that so naturally? I usually call him Uncle Rikuma!"

"I was right first. I deliberately only call him 'Uncle' and not 'Dad' normally, so I could use it as a trump card in a crucial moment... and she just casually called him that?"

Ain was a little confused.

"Are you worried?" Sieg looked at Violet and said calmly.

"If Doflamingo has any objections, let him come to me in person and ask for the person himself."

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“No… I’m worried about my father.” Violet shook her head.

“You don’t need to worry about that either,” Sieg shook his head.

King Riku's life can only be used to threaten Violet.

Sig uses the pretext of investigating "Nicole Robin" to keep Violet by his side temporarily. At this time, Violet is still a suspect without freedom, and whether she can leave headquarters is not up to her.

After some words of comfort, the worry on Violet's face finally subsided considerably. She took her leave and closed the door behind her.

Now only Sieg and Ian were left in the room.