Pirates: It's not a mythical beast, it's a phantom god

After all, if the news of the admiral's capture were to get out, the World Government and the Navy would never bow to the pirates due to pressure from public opinion.

The result at that time would be nothing more than both sides gathering their forces to fight again, with one person dead and one injured - this is something neither side wants to see.

"This is the letter and conditions sent by Baishou."

Kong took out the letter that had obviously been crumpled and stretched and handed it to him. Saint Satan frowned slightly, then unfolded it and quickly read it from top to bottom.

"Four billion berries in compensation, ten warships, arms sales license, use of Red Harbor, instructional materials on the Navy's Six Styles and Haki, research materials from the Punk Hazard Laboratory... and a Devil Fruit encyclopedia."

The more he looked down, the more Saint Satan frowned.

Looking over the long list, he realized that the beasts seemed to want a little bit of everything, but not much, and none of it touched the bottom line of the World Government...

There are even some long-term licenses in it, which they can completely regret later after agreeing to, and the conditions are not binding at all as they are just a piece of paper.

But the other party still brought it up... This made it completely impossible for him to see what the other party really wanted.

"Well, let's do this for now."

"We will assign someone to handle the subsequent negotiations. You can go back now."

"This……"

Kong wanted to say something else, but Saint Satan simply waved his hand.

"Don't worry, as the only candidate for the next Marine Admiral, we will not give up on Zhan Guo."

This is a tacit understanding and consensus between the World Government and the Navy. Currently, the only person in the Navy who is suitable to take over the position of Admiral is Sengoku... We can't let that guy Garp be the marshal, right?

"Yes, excuse me."

After getting the answer he wanted, Sora said hello and prepared to leave.

"By the way, who defeated the Warring States?"

"Kaido? Or someone else?"

As if remembering that this was a relatively important question, the bald Five Elders, who had been holding the knife in silence, suddenly asked.

"I don't know. According to the captured soldier who was sent back, the other person was a little blonde girl, but he forgot her exact appearance."

"Blonde? Little girl?"

"Is he a person with special abilities? What are his abilities?"

The bald Five Elders asked further.

"As for the ability...it seems to be fire."

"Flame..."

I don’t know if it was an illusion, but when the five elders present heard that the other party’s ability was not something like extending limbs, they all seemed to secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

"Okay, you go down."

……

After Kong left, several of the Five Elders continued their discussions.

"From the description, it seems that this is not the ability of that fruit."

Said the Five Elders with two big mustaches.

"Blonde hair, flames... None of these match, it shouldn't be."

The Five Elders holding the sword also nodded.

"In that case, let's treat it as a normal incident."

"First of all, Sengoku. He must be protected. If we lose him, the navy will be unable to hold on with only Garp alone, and the balance will be broken."

"Yeah, that's right. And Sora will have to retire in a few years, so Sengoku will have to take his place."

"Then these conditions..."

The goateed Five Elders looked at Satan.

"It's harmless anyway, so just agree to everything for now. When Zhan Guo comes back, we can find a reason to abolish those that can be abolished."

"As for research materials, just give me the most basic ones. Don't give me anything related to the latest research."

"As for the other less important ones, just give them to them directly. There's no need to make it too awkward from the beginning."

Satan or the world government actually doesn't care much about these demands that don't involve core interests.

"But she was able to defeat the Warring States. Who is that little girl?"

"She might not be a real little girl. She might be an illusion created by some fruit's ability... But the fact that she was able to defeat Sengoku is something to be aware of."

"Then send the CP to investigate first, and then find an opportunity to eliminate them?"

"No, we may not be able to handle the other party with our CP, so don't act rashly."

"Since they are willing to talk to us now, it means they are not absolute enemies. There is no need to completely push them into opposition."

"really."

"But after this battle, hasn't the navy's combat power been severely weakened? This is not beneficial to us."

"So, should we loosen the recruitment authority for senior officers? And fill the vacancies for major generals and even lieutenant generals all at once?"

The World Government has strict restrictions on promotions in the Navy. Even as a marshal, Kong can only be directly appointed to the rank of brigadier general at most. Any further promotion requires approval from the World Government.

"There's no need to resort to world conscription. The navy should maintain its current status."

"As for the missing mid- and high-level combat power... I have an idea."

Sartan suddenly suggested:

"We can use pirates to fill this missing combat power, granting them legal status and the right to plunder, and let them become the third force under our command."

"..."

"..."

"Pirates affiliated with the World Government... That's a good idea indeed."

"With only pirates and the navy, the balance of power would be easily upset. We really need a force between the two."

"As for the quota... let's tentatively decide on seven. The strength must be above that of a lieutenant general in the headquarters. That should be just right."

"Let's wait for Zhan Guo to come back and let him handle this matter."

"Seconded."

"Seconded."

"Seconded."

"Seconded."

Chapter 260 Trading

Although the conditions put forward by the Beasts do not involve the core interests of the World Government, what they want is too much and too complicated.

Not only that, but confidentiality also had to be considered, so it took quite a while to collect all the information and complete the formalities.

……

A month later, on an uninhabited island somewhere in the New World, two groups of people were facing each other across a shallow river.

"Ciallo~ I don't care, uncle."

"I didn't expect it to be you~"

As the representative of the Beasts, Osi warmly greeted the representatives of the opposite navy, and the smile on his face was as if he had seen the God of Wealth.

"Humph!"

"Are Sengoku and the others okay?"

Garp on the opposite side was not in such a good mood this time. He just hugged his chest with a dark face and asked in a bad tone.

"Shy! Look at what you said."

"What kind of place are we in Baishou? We are all people of status and reputation. How could we do something as lowly as abusing prisoners?"

"During this period, they have enjoyed VIP-level treatment and have not suffered any grievances at all."

"Are you right, young man?"

As he spoke, Osi looked at a soldier behind Garp who had a quirky temperament and kept glancing around dishonestly.

"what?!"

"Ha, haha~ Yeah, yeah."

The frivolous soldier who had been sent back to deliver the letter a month ago was startled by Ossi's voice, as if he had some psychological trauma towards her.

"Hmm? Isn't that right?"

"I remember you came back with a bruised face, didn't you?"

"Those wounds don't look like they were caused by combat."

Garp frowned and looked at the soldier and asked in a skeptical tone.

After all, in a serious fight, you don't just fight with your opponent directly, and all the injuries were caused by fists and feet... This is obviously lynching.

Thinking that his old comrade Zhan Guo might also receive the same treatment, Garp gritted his teeth and his face couldn't help but become a little darker... You know, Zhan Guo doesn't have a partner yet.

……

But in fact, Garp's worries were unnecessary. Zhan Guo and the others had indeed not been abused in the past month. They had good food, good clothes, and good sleep...

Uh...it should be okay.

Although during this period, several bold and unrestrained female members of the Beast Group suddenly wanted to taste the admiral's taste.

But after Osi seriously consulted Zhan Guo about his wishes and said that it would be bad for his health to keep it in... but was still sternly rejected by the other party, nothing pleasant happened.

However, this ordinary soldier with a frivolous personality was quite interested in this matter, and even took the initiative to flirt with several beautiful Beast Girl members... and then he actually successfully matched them.

Maybe the contrast between the other party, who is clearly a navy but has a temperament more like a pirate, is more attractive.

In short, before being sent to deliver the letter, when they were on the boat ready to set off, this guy blew a gangster whistle at them in a frivolous manner. He was in high spirits and felt like a fish in water.

Then, because Ossi happened to be in the direction where he blew the whistle, the unlucky guy was pulled off the boat by Burfat and beaten up.

All I can say is that once people start to lose their composure, they are not far from being in trouble.

Of course, in addition to those who feel like going home to a pirate's lair, there are also some navy officers who cannot accept the fact of being captured.

Just like the lieutenant general named Meen, who went on a hunger strike after waking up and refused to eat or drink. In the end, La had to personally cook two dishes for him to prevent him from starving to death.

As for Zhan Guo himself, he adjusted his mentality very well. Instead of losing weight this month, he gained a few pounds.

His square face gradually became rounder, adding a bit of Buddha-like look to it.

It can only be said that when it comes to treating prisoners of war, Baishou is indeed at the forefront of everyone else.

If all the people had not been burned to death, and if there had not been a corresponding ideological education course on abandoning the light and joining the dark, then the Beasts might have welcomed a large wave of new members after this time.

……

"By the way...did you bring everything?"

Back to the topic, Ossi rubbed his hands and stood on tiptoe to look behind Cap, but saw nothing.

"Don't look at it anymore. The stuff is on the ten warships parked over there. You can just leave directly later."

"Hey~ I'm not short of anything, am I?"

"I don't know. I didn't prepare the things. I was only responsible for delivering them and taking the people back."

Garp picked his nose, looking too lazy to dwell on this matter.

"Hello~"

The other party didn't look like someone who would take charge. Ossi smacked his lips helplessly, then gave instructions to Dante and the others following behind him:

"Follow the person opposite you and check the list to see if there is anything missed."

"Pay special attention to number 114."

"Well, I understand. I will check everything one by one. Don't worry, Miss Ossi."