If you can't solve the problem, solve the one who raised the problem.
Originally, this was just a joke.
But now, it couldn't be more appropriate!
Even in the original story, despite the Shichibukai falling apart and only five remaining, including Edward Weevil, who held a grudge against Zephyr, being brought in, and even with Fujitora, who was an Admiral at the time, personally suggesting the abolition to the Gorōsei (Five Elder Stars), the system still persisted.
Its resilience was as strong as a cockroach's!
So, if you wanted to completely eliminate the Shichibukai system, there seemed to be no hope for the time being.
So Rowen cleverly changed his approach...
If he can't solve the Shichibukai system, he can still solve the Shichibukai themselves!
At first, Fujitora's rise to power could be considered serendipitous.
In order to prevent the infamous Edward Weevil from continuing to harm civilians, Rowen pushed Fujitora into power.
As a result, it was discovered that even a well-intentioned old man who knew the roots of the problem could also restrain the influence of the Shichibukai system.
Thinking about it, it made sense.
As long as the Shichibukai themselves didn't cause trouble, without the likes of Flamingo and Crocodile, who were restless ambitious individuals, what impact would the system's existence have?
If the Shichibukai were all people like Jinbe and Fujitora, even ordinary citizens would probably applaud them!
But...
There was one issue that should have been the government's concern, but Rowen had to worry about it instead.
And that was: Where to find suitable candidates?
In the Grand Line, there were countless pirates.
But Rowen wasn't confident in these people.
Making them Shichibukai would do more harm than good.
So Rowen's target was set on a group of people who had appeared in the original story.
The Supernovas!
Rowen had been searching for the Supernovas from the original story for quite some time. He had asked Henry to find Kid when inviting Don Sai and confirmed that Law was in the North Blue but didn't have time to look for him.
It was the same for all of them.
These "Worst Generation" Supernovas each had extraordinary potential, playing their roles alongside Luffy in the currents of the era.
With his assistance and Fujitora's, replacing a Shichibukai wouldn't be difficult.
As for the problem of the unruly Supernovas, Rowen said it was simple.
If they can be used by me, they'll stay.
If not, they'll be killed.
There were only seven Shichibukai in total, and four couldn't be touched. Supply outweighed demand.
Why did Capone Bege die so resolutely?
Because Rowen didn't want a position for the head of that criminal organization in his world.
It wasn't for Capone Mafia's money!
Well, let's just pretend to believe...
"You've been at sea for less than a year, and your reputation and strength still have room to grow. Take your time and plan carefully. There's no need to rush," Fujitora reassured Law, knowing what Law was worried about.
This was the important reason he mentioned the third point.
Being weak is the original sin.
Right now, they only had Law as a pawn they could use. If he were to face someone like Mihawk or Kuma, it wouldn't be a challenge, it would be suicide!
"I'll secretly open a back door for you to pass through... Let's set a small goal first, how about becoming one of this year's Supernovas?" Rowen added with a smile. "Naturally, if you don't go to the Grand Line, I won't be able to open the back door for you."
"No need, I'll set off again on the third voyage!" Law declared.
Century City on Gatt Island was not on any of the first seven routes, but it was closest to islands on the third route, so only a regular Log Pose, when fully charged, could navigate there.
But Law's choice of the third route was definitely not for convenience.
Seeing Law's solemn expression, Rowen smiled.
"That's the courage I want to see, Law."
"You're the captain, you decide the direction!"
Rowen clapped to encourage him, then remembered something and reminded him.
"But on the third route... be careful of Garp's old assholes from the G-3 branch! Their combat strength is among the top in all Marine branches!"
That was the truth!
If Rowen didn't rely on his authority to mobilize the Aircraft Force, his G-10 branch, the largest in the Marines, wouldn't be a match for G-3.
To this, Law smirked and said, "Thanks for the reminder!"
"If I do get caught, it just proves that I'm not worth your concern!"
"Hahaha, that's the spirit!" Fujitora laughed.
Moria probably never imagined that even if he stayed quietly in the Florian Triangle, he would encounter such a disaster.
...
Arranging Law as this clear chess dark piece, Rowen bid farewell to the two, returning to the G-10 branch.
With the vast base currently unattended, it was necessary for him, the Base Head, to return and take charge.
"How's Dante doing now?" In the Base Head's office, after Rowen finished today's work and lit a cigar, he asked Henry, who was tidying up the documents.
After thinking for a moment, Henry replied, "Rear Admiral Dante is challenging pirates one by one with the invitation list from the last pirate league. If everything goes as planned, he should be in Feyger Region by now."
Using Edie's [The Drifter] as the venue for the pirate league, it wasn't strange for him to have the invitation list.
At that time, there were not enough pirates invited, with some still active in the seas.
So, Dante set off with that list, clearing out pirates and honing his skills.
Even Blackbeard's pirate crew, with just one crew member, "Demon Sheriff" Lafitte, proved to be a challenge for him, which was quite a blow to Dante.
Moreover, Rowen had instructed him to reach his peak within three to five years, but now, with less than a year left, Dante, who was so ambitious, naturally didn't want to admit defeat.
"Feyger Region? Isn't that very close to Whitebeard's territory?" Rowen sighed.
"Tsk tsk, this guy, he's just too outstanding," he remarked.
"Look at how Dante is so anxious!" Henry replied, puzzled.
"I understand the logic, but why do I feel like there's something more to your words?" Am I just being paranoid?!
Bāng Bāng Bǎng...
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
A soldier entered, saluted, and loudly reported, "Reporting, Vice Admiral, there's a call from Headquarters!"
"Got it, bring it here..." Rowen nodded, then took out the milky-white Den Den Mushi "Tiger Tally" that was sleeping on the table. After the messenger left, soon, the little Tiger Tally soon opened its eyes, mechanically emitting a "BuruBuru" sound.
Ka Cha!
"Hello, this is Base Head Rowen of G-10, what's up?" Rowen lazily greeted the Tiger Tally, playing a game of staring at it with big eyes.
"Moshi moshi... moshi moshi..."
"Hey, Sentomaru, why is there no sound from this Den Den Mushi?" A voice, equally lazy and drawn-out, sounded, making Rowen's mouth twitch involuntarily.
"That's a listening Den Den Mushi, you old man! The communication Den Den Mushi is on the table!" Rowen explained.
"Oh, I see, that explains it... I thought it was broken!" Kizaru, who always couldn't distinguish between the specialized listening Den Den Mushi and the regular communication Den Den Mushi, to some extent, was also a talent.
Rowen was speechless, but soon, the Tiger Tally began to change form. A layer of brown sunglasses appeared over its eyes, and a circle of wrinkles appeared around its mouth, but it didn't add any dignity; instead, it looked more lecherous and ridiculous.
"Rowen, can you hear me?" Kizaru, like an elderly person who had never used a cell phone before, shouted with a loud and elongated voice.
Rowen couldn't help but move the receiver away a bit, then said with a strange expression, "Why are you yelling so loud?"
"Just tell me what's going on!" he added.
"You brat, have some respect for your elders. After all, I'm also an Admiral..." Kizaru complained in a lower tone, then continued, "Trouble is knocking on our door, Rowen. The Gorōsei (Five Elder Stars) wants you and me to go on a mission together."
As expected, there's never any good news when Headquarters calls!
Rowen's temples throbbed, then he sighed and asked, "So, what happened?"
"Rayleigh has appeared, and we've already tracked his whereabouts. The Gorōsei (Five Elder Stars) wants you and me to go and capture him," Kizaru explained.
"The right-hand man of the Pirate King, Rayleigh?!" Rowen furrowed his brows silently. "Where is he?"
"He's at a familiar place for you, the Red Hair pirate crew's..."
(End of Chapter)
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