Enies Lobby.
Aokiji and Uehara stood at the port, watching a warship slowly stop at the edge of the port and watching the tall man on the warship's bow.
The Marine Admiral, Sakazuki, admiral alias Akainu.
This Marine Admiral who was ordered by Fleet Admiral Sengoku to ambush Crocodile with Admiral Aokiji finally arrived at Enies Lobby.
Akainu was wearing the marine's justice cloak, a dark red suit, and a rose flower on his chest. He looked like he was going on a blind date.
After Akainu arrived at Enies Lobby, he looked down at Aokiji at the port and couldn't help but frown. He said coldly, "Hmph, just to take that Crocodile down, you still need me to come over and act together..."
"..."
Aokiji scratched his head helplessly.
If not for Uehara's control, he would have already grabbed him in Alabasta and been sent to Impel Down!
But everything in Alabasta was under Uehara's control. Not to mention him, even if the three admirals gathered together. There was nothing they could do.
Aokiji was too lazy to pay attention to Akainu's provocation and even kindly reminded him, "Oh... then you can go back immediately."
It was best to leave immediately.
If he left a little too late, it would already be too late.
"Admiral Akainu..."
Uehara, who was next to him, interrupted Aokiji. His face immediately showed a touch of excitement, as if he was Akainu's little fan, "If it were Admiral Akainu at that time, he would be able to catch Crocodile!"
"Huh?"
Akainu frowned slightly. When he looked at Uehara, his face was obviously unhappy, and there was no joy in hearing Uehara's flattery.
Akainu looked at Uehara and ignored him.
Akainu looked at Aokiji and said coldly, "This little guy is a spy lurking around Crocodile. Is this bait for us to ambush Crocodile?"
"Well... Probably... That's it..."
Aokiji's face became slightly complicated.
To be honest, he felt that Akainu was really going to be finished. This Uehara's heart was simply smaller than a needle. He took the initiative to talk to Akainu, but Akainu ignored him...
This enmity...
They had just met and it was already settled.
Akainu's eyes were still cold. He looked at Uehara and was finally willing to say a word to him. He said coldly, "Well, Lieutenant Commander Uehara, do you have the determination to sacrifice yourself for justice?"
"Of course!"
Uehara looked a little serious and said in a low voice, "Do whatever it takes to implement the marine justice and eradicate the evil in this world!"
This was definitely what Akainu loved to hear the most.
Although Uehara said this...
In fact, he has already written this matter in his heart.
The first thing was that Akainu didn't take the initiative to ask questions after seeing him. The second thing was that he took the initiative to talk to him, but Akainu didn't answer. The third thing was that they had just met, and Akainu, this bastard, actually wanted to sacrifice him in the battle against Crocodile...
It was really...
It was too comfortable to live!
The Admiral from headquarters was really comfortable!
The sea was a dangerous place, how can Admiral let his guard down like this?
Akainu didn't know that Uehara was complaining to him, but after hearing Uehara's words, his face showed a little satisfaction.
This Marine Admiral looked at the excitement on Uehara's face and slowly nodded.
"Not bad."
For Akainu, this was a rare compliment.
Although Akainu was Logia-type Magu Magu no Mi(Magma-Magma Fruit) person, his heart was much colder than Aokiji. It was not easy for him to praise someone.
Of course, this was also the last consolation.
Because of the battle against Crocodile, who was also Logia-type. The possibility of Uehara being sacrificed on the battlefield was high.
Akainu was ready to sacrifice Uehara.
"..."
Uehara blushed with embarrassment.
At this moment, Uehara didn't seem to know that Admiral was going to sacrifice him. He was just a little fan who admired Akainu very much.
Aokiji was speechless as he watched this scene.
This guy's acting was really good. If not for Aokiji understanding part of Uehara and knowing what Uehara was going to do to Akainu, he would probably believe him!
Akainu really thought that Uehara was a Marine Lieutenant Commander!
"What we have to do next is to wait?"
Admiral Akainu looked down at Aokiji and Uehara then said, "I can't waste too much time here, there are a lot of pirates in the new world recently..."
"No."
Uehara shook his head and said, "According to our intelligence, Crocodile should be on a deserted island in the north of Enies Lobby. It is the most suitable place to go to Enies Lobby or Sabaody Archipelago at any time..."
Aokiji slowly said, "In fact, we can stay here and wait for Crocodile to attack Enies Lobby..."
"Where is the dignity of the Marine and World Government?"
Akainu's voice was gloomy as he interrupted Aokiji. His face was ugly as he said, "Since you know his intelligence, then quickly rush over to arrest Crocodile and bring him to justice!"
Aokiji, "..."
This was really a person who wants to die...
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop him!
And Uehara's eyes gradually became dangerous. Aokiji felt that if he continued to talk, something might happen...
Forget it, Akainu was courting death.
At this time, the invited Shichibukai, Kakuzu, hadn't arrived yet. But Aokiji suggested not to join forces with this Shichibukai.
Coincidentally, Akainu also didn't like the fact that a Shichibukai was involved in the marine capturing a pirate.
Especially when Kakuzu just got his position. He began to assassinate those nobles who were wanted by the underground world.
Two Marine Admirals...
No matter what, they can definitely catch Crocodile!
Since the participant was decided, Aokiji simply sat on Akainu's warship and discussed how to ambush Crocodile.
In order to avoid alerting the enemy, Aokiji suggested that they don't bring too many ordinary soldiers to avoid arousing Crocodile's vigilance.
Akainu had no reason to refute, not to mention that this was a battle between the strong. It was useless to bring ordinary soldiers. Although Akainu didn't care about some sacrifice, it didn't mean that he would waste the lives of the marines for nothing...
"Lieutenant Commander Uehara Naraku."
Akainu sat in the conference room near the port and looked at Uehara, who was sitting in the corner. He said coldly, "Since we already determined Crocodile's position, you can stay in Enies Lobby to avoid danger..."
"..."
After a moment of silence, Aokiji shook his head and said, "I think it is better to take him with us. His safety is the most important thing."
"Forget it!"
Akainu tapped the table with his finger and slowly nodded, "Then hurry up and get ready! We will go there immediately. I only have three days, I can't waste it!"
"Understood!"
At Enies Lobby's port.
Akainu and Aokiji sat on the same warship. In addition to the hundred necessary soldiers, there were only Aokiji, Akainu, and Uehara.
Now they have chosen to take the initiative to attack Crocodile.
On the way.
Akainu and Aokiji were a little uncomfortable.
As long as they were in the same boat, they're a little uncomfortable with each other.
Akainu was in a bad mood. Fortunately, there was still Uehara. This Lieutenant Commander seemed to understand his meaning very well.
Akainu wanted to take Uehara as his subordinate. This little fellow agreed with his righteous way of handling things, and it was worth sending him to the marine school to cultivate.
The speed of moving forward along the current was faster than going against the current. Before Crocodile arrived at the deserted island, Uehara and the others had already followed the current to the deserted island.
Obviously...
There was no trace of Crocodile here.
There were no traces of any ships around the island.
"Hey, the intelligence is too bad!"
Akainu bit a cigar in his mouth and couldn't help but say, "Your intelligence and speculation are completely wrong. It wasted my time!"
Akainu looked at Uehara and cursed, "I thought you were a talented person, but now you even got the basic information wrong. Do you know what it means to waste the time of the two Admiral?"
"... Sorry... Sorry..."
Uehara retreated and his eyes slowly fell on Aokiji who was standing next to Akainu, "Admiral Aokiji, I accidentally wasted your time. What would you do?"
"Oh..."
Aokiji couldn't help but scratch his head and sighed, "In addition to forgiving you, what else can I do?"
"Huh?"
Akainu frowned slightly.
What's wrong with this Lieutenant Commander, how can he talk to Aokiji like this?
Although Akainu couldn't stand Aokiji's laziness, Aokiji was an Admiral and represented the dignity of the Marine!
Moreover, Uehara's voice was a bit lazy, this was not an attitude to apologize at all!
Aokiji's attitude was even more problematic!
"..."
Akainu's face was full of black lines. He suddenly clenched his fist, "Aokiji, Uehara, you two be a little more serious!"
"Well... Admiral Akainu, there is something I want to tell you."
Uehara turned to look at the island, slowly spread out his palm, and calmly said, "In fact, this island has never been prepared for Crocodile..."