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Far away at Marineford.
It was completely different from Water 7 with heavy rain and huge waves. The moon and stars were few and far between here, and the weather was calm.
However, at this moment, inside the huge Naval Headquarters building. "Beep-beep-" A huge silver Den Den Mushi suddenly opened its eyes. A sharp and harsh sound was made. Countless Marines who were still on duty were immediately alarmed.
"It's the silver Den Den Mushi…" One Marine personnel's pupils shrank sharply, and he shouted out loudly: "The Buster Call has been activated!"
Many people's expressions suddenly changed, and cold sweat broke out. No one expected that at this time, a signal from the golden Den Den Mushi suddenly came.
"Where did the signal come from?" A Vice Admiral on duty asked loudly there. The Marine personnel who were specifically responsible for monitoring the Buster Call signal quickly confirmed the location where the golden Den Den Mushi signal was sent from.
The person responsible was sweating profusely and responded quickly: "It's the golden Den Den Mushi authorized by Admiral Kuzan… The location is Water 7!"
"The distance is not very far. Through the giant vortex current connected with the three major institutions, we can quickly reach Enies Lobby, and then head towards Water 7 from Enies Lobby. Our ships will probably arrive before dawn!"
"What!? That shipbuilding island?"
"If I remember correctly, it seems that most of our Marine warships are built there every year."
"Gulp! Doesn't it mean that there will be an indiscriminate attack there?"
"Are we really going to attack there?" A Marine couldn't help but hesitate. Water 7 is a famous floating city in the Grand Line.
Not only is the tourism industry developed, but there are also a large number of outstanding shipwrights with superb skills. The shipbuilding industry is second to none in the world.
Even Marine has a large number of warship orders every year, and entrusts Galley-la, the largest shipbuilding company there, to be responsible for the construction of those warships.
The Marine Vice Admiral looked indifferent and said in a cold voice: "Don't say stupid things. Buster Call's authority is absolute, even if the target is Enies Lobby, one of the three agencies directly under the World Government, we all must strictly enforce it!"
"Immediately summon the five nearest vice admirals, prepare ten warships, and 10,000 Marine soldiers, and assemble them for stand by immediately.
"Yes--"
"Beep——Beep——" A sharp and loud siren. Suddenly, after the hustle and bustle of the day, Marineford gradually became quiet and the siren echoed.
Even the Marine Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Marine Chief Advisor Tsuru and others who had just returned from work were alarmed and they rushed to their office.
"What's going on?" Sengoku asked in a deep voice.
"The staff department has confirmed it with Spandam, the top commander of CP9. It seems that because of the issue involving Ancient Weapon Pluton, that guy, out of caution, transferred the golden Den Den Mushi that Kuzan had previously authorized to him, to the CP9 agent Rob Lucci…" Vice Admiral Tsuru had a solemn face and said in a deep voice: "I heard that due to the intervention of the Straw Hat Pirates, Nico Robin, who was originally helpless, escaped, and Franky, who was suspected of possessing Pluton's design, was also rescued by the Straw Hat Pirates. CP9's mission reached an impasse, so Buster Call was launched!"
"Damn! That Straw Hat Crew again?" Sengoku had a headache. He frowned and asked directly: "Is that Blood Demon Ren also there?"
"Spandam said that there is no trace of that person so far, only other members of the Straw Hat Pirates were there." Vice Admiral Tsuru shook her head.
Sengoku: "Who are the five Vice Admirals summoned?"
Tsuru: "Onigumo, Mozambia, Jonathan, Maynard... and Tokikake!"
Originally, Jonathan, as the commander of G-8 Fortress, a branch base directly under the Naval Headquarters, was not in Marineford but not long ago, there were heavy casualties due to the Straw Hat Pirates causing trouble in the G-8 Fortress. Someone had to take responsibility. The commander had been removed from his post.
"Tokikake?" Sengoku nodded: "With him here, it would be safer!" Among the top four Naval Headquarters Vice Admiral.
Except for Onigumo and Jonathan, who are very powerful, everyone else is only at the level of a regular Vice Admiral but 'Chaton' Tokikake is a well-known and powerful Vice Admiral in Naval Headquarters, and is one of the Admiral candidates. He is fully capable of serving as Marine Admiral.
It can be said that Marines have suffered a lot recently. Regarding the incident during the day when the warship led by Vice Admiral Bastille lost contact, Admiral Aokiji went to investigate, but unfortunately he didn't find much. He couldn't help but be more cautious.
Sengoku: "Then let them go!"
"There is another question. Water 7 is one of the most famous places in the Grand Line and has a well developed shipbuilding industry. Even our Marine ships are built and repaired from there. Even this year, there are a large number of warships of various types that have not been completed yet. All of them add up to no less than one hundred and thirty ships…" Tsuru's eyes were faint. Looking at the Fleet Admiral Sengoku, she reminded: "How far will this Buster Call go?"
Originally, after strict identification, people who are unaware and not involved in the crime can indeed board the evacuation ships prepared by the Marines in advance but there were exceptions like Ohara in the past.
In order to prevent scholars from getting involved, Akainu, who was a Vice Admiral at the time, wanted to avoid future troubles. He did not hesitate to order the warships to directly bombard the refugee ship. She had to remind him.
"Convey my order. Tokikake will be the supreme commander of this Buster Call operation." Sengoku took a deep breath and said directly: "Try not to hurt innocent people unless extremely necessary!"
Strictly speaking, that incident with Akainu, most of it were his instruction. To a certain extent, apart from the fact that he really didn't want any oversight to cause scholars who can interpret the ancient language to sneak out and escape. Also, as an Admiral at that time, he had always been ambitious and wanted to become the next Fleet Admiral, so he had to "show loyalty" to the top leaders of the World Government. Sengoku has not regretted his past choices.
But now that he is older, he will gradually become a little soft-hearted. All in all, in Sengoku's view the situation faced by Ohara in the past and the current situation in Water 7 is obviously different. The targeted people are nothing more than Franky and Nico Robin. Even the Straw Hat Crew is just incidental. There is no need to be so extreme.
"Understood..." Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded. Unlike Onigumo, who is a hawkish Vice Admiral who implements the concept of absolute justice, always acts iron-blooded, and has a ruthless style, Tokikake is a relatively moderate dove Vice Admiral.
Although he usually works casually and lacks the majesty of the Naval Headquarters Vice Admiral, he is an outlier in the Marine and has a bad reputation but this guy's reputation among the people is very good.
Moreover, he has always had a good relationship with the hero Garp. At this time, Sengoku handed over the command of the Buster Call fleet to him. The Marine Fleet Admiral's opinion is self-evident. At least, even if the Straw Hat Crew gets caught, theu will definitely survive.
'Chaton' Tokikake's image is in the auxiliary chapter.
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