Grand Line, in an unknown sea.
Vice Admiral Momonga held today's newspaper in his hands, his expression changing.
"So Rowen has completed the mission!" Vice Admiral Momonga sighed and tossed the newspaper onto the nearby table.
On the front page, in the middle of a huge panel, the photo of the newly appointed Shichibukai Sai shaking hands with Rowen was so clear that it was almost blinding.
Vice Admiral Momonga was also one of those who initially opposed the Shichibukai system, but with power determining everything, he had no right to refuse the government's decision, especially as just a Vice Admiral.
Now, even though they had extinguished the source of evil, Doflamingo, the Marines had also reignited the flames that was the Great Pirate Era, causing unrest in the seas.
Whether this behavior is right or wrong, Vice Admiral Momonga couldn't say for sure.
He was a soldier, a soldier whose duty was to obey orders! Especially orders given by the Fleet Admiral!
"I need to speed up too!"
Clenching his fist, Vice Admiral Momonga gazed into the distance. There was an island where Edward Weevil was said to reside.
"Notify everyone to stay on high alert!"
"Yes!"
Unlike Sai and the Happo Navy, Edward Weevil had not contacted Marine on his own accord, indicating that this mission would undoubtedly be fraught with danger.
The vast power difference between Sai and Edward Weevil also made Vice Admiral Momonga feel immense pressure. The best plan would have been to assign Edward Weevil to Rowen and send Vice Admiral Momonga to Kano Country.
But Rowen and Zephyr had such a good relationship that it was obvious what the result would be if Rowen were to execute this mission. Considering the impact of a candidate for Shichibukai being killed, Vice Admiral Momonga had no choice but to take on this difficult mission.
…
Kano Country, inside the palace.
After several busy days, the newly appointed Shichibukai, Don Sai, officially took over the Happo Navy. Rowen also got his wish and met the legendary figure, "Leader" Chinjao, who had once fought against Garp.
This meeting was convened by King Ramen immediately after Rowen made the request. All eight pillars of the Kano Country's main fighting force gathered together, and Chinjao, who had retired from the martial world, was reluctantly invited by King Ramen. Therefore, he had no choice but to make an appearance.
There was only one topic for the meeting: as Shichibukai, they had an obligation to cooperate with the Marines in eliminating the Capone Family and prevent them from causing havoc and endangering West Blue.
With Kano Country's knowledge of the sea's terrain as the main force, Rowen provided support from the sidelines to eradicate Capone Bege!
"Hmph! Marine, you talk a good talk! Who knows if you're deliberately setting traps for us!"
When Chinjao finished listening to Rowen's explanation, his hot-headed temper flared up as expected, challenging Rowen.
Pirates and Marines were naturally opposing forces, and the deep psychological trauma left by Garp to Chinjao more than twenty years ago made him harbor hatred towards anyone or anything associated with Garp.
"Don Chinjao, you've gone too far!"
Before Rowen could speak, Kai, the Pillar of State of the Two Treasures Navy, stared sternly at Chinjao and rebuked him.
Such a thing was unimaginable!
If the Marines had intended to set traps behind their backs, how could they allow such information to be spread… The World Government was the most pride-saving organization in this world, capable of swallowing their broken teeth just so that they wouldn't lose their pride!
"Hmph!"
Chinjao snorted dissatisfiedly but refrained from retorting. Considering that they would soon become connected with the Marines, he need to be more accommodating to the Marines and Rowen so he simply choose to shut up and sat down.
King Ramen looked apologetically at Rowen and said, "I apologize, Vice Admiral Rowen. Chinjao, he… Please believe us. Now that we have signed the Shichibukai treaty, we are all one family. We will never harbor any ill intentions towards the Marines!"
Don Sai becoming a Shichibukai was of great significance to Kano Country! Living in the war-torn West Blue, it was a situation that brought only benefits and no drawbacks.
King Ramen was afraid that if Rowen were to become furious and report Kano Country for harboring ill intentions towards the Marine Headquarters and the the image-conscious World Government would surely make them pay! However…
Faced with this theatrical scene, Rowen, who remained calm and composed throughout the planning, was unfazed.
He stared directly at Chinjao, causing everyone else's hearts to skip a beat!
With Rowen's demeanor, it seemed that he had no intention of downplaying the matter!
As expected, after Chinjao stared back at him, Rowen spoke calmly.
"For now, let's put aside the matter of eliminating the Capone Family… Don Chinjao, if you have any grievances against the Marines then feel free to voice them. I have the authority to decide whether to engage in a full-scale war with Kano Country! Once the war begins, you will have plenty of opportunities to vent your dissatisfaction!"
A full-scale… war…!
Hiss!!!
Everyone present involuntarily gasped, their eyes wide with shock.
A full-scale war was not an unfamiliar term to the countries of the West Blue. On its path to rise, Kano Country had annihilated dozens of small countries through "full-scale wars," stepping on the corpses of its enemies as it advanced!
It was a situation where there was no room for compromise, a war of either you die or I perish!
However, they had always waged full-scale wars against weaker countries. Slowly encroaching and achieving victory. If the target were to be Marine Headquarters…
"Do you dare?!!"
Thinking of the consequences of Kano Country's devastation, Chinjao's anger surged, and he stood up in fury.
His beard, thick and bushy, fluttered in the air as his face twisted into a wicked expression. The atmosphere instantly became tense, with Kai, the Pillar of State of the Naval Forces, clenching his fists, glaring at Chinjao with a murderous gaze, ready to act if he made a move.
Faced with Chinjao's imposing presence, Rowen calmly reached into his pocket and took out a Den Den Mushi, placing it on the table.
Buru Buru Buru…
Ka-ca!
"Vice Admiral Rowen! The Aircraft Force has arrived in the airspace above Kano Country! The Qilin's Plasma Cannon is fully charged!"
Henry's voice came through the Den Den Mushi, causing everyone's expressions to freeze.
At the same time, several attendants hurriedly and anxiously approached King Ramen, whispering something to him that caused King Ramen's face to turn pale.
Bang!
A cup was smashed in the center of the venue.
King Ramen's face flushed as drool dripped from the corners of his mouth, as he shouted angrily.
"Chinjao! Are you plotting treason?!!!"
(End of this chapter)
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