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Soon after, in the New World with rough seas, the top three marine bosses met again at Naval Headquarters, Marineford. They all remembered their first meeting and didn't expect to have the opportunity to fight together now. This made their blood boil, especially Sakazuki, the current Fleet Admiral. Dressed in a red suit with a resolute and serious face, his body temperature exceeded one hundred degrees, making the whole room feel blazing hot.
Next to Akainu stood two other figures. One had spherical white hair with long braids and a long white beard. He wore frog-like glasses, a floral shirt, shorts that showed his leg hair, and even slippers. The other man's arms were thicker than two heads, with muscles stronger than a bull. He had a white-haired Mohican hairstyle, towering like a mountain, and thick trapezius muscles surrounded by a pale yellow scarf.
These two were the previous Fleet Admiral, now the 11th Grand Inspector of the Marine, Sengoku of Buddha, and the previous Fleet Admiral, currently the commander-in-chief of the whole army and Sengoku's old superior, Kong.
The Fleet Admirals of three different terms had gathered here, ready to go out together. This lineup was even more luxurious than the three Admirals and would likely shock people all over the world.
"I didn't expect we would face the enemy together again, Sengoku," said Kong with a faint smile.
"I didn't expect to see you out again. It seems Kaido's pressure on the world government has become too great," Sengoku nodded.
"Hmph. I think the current young people are too weak. They haven't experienced that dark era, and the three Admirals can't even take down a pirate," Kong snorted coldly, his huge muscles bulging.
Although critical of today's Admirals, he remained wary of Kaido.
"So, just the three of us, Sakazuki?" Sengoku showed undisguised concern, knowing the Admirals' strength well and never underestimating Kaido. Even though there were three Fleet Admiral-level figures, he and Kong couldn't ignore their age.
"Not only that, Momousagi and Tea dolphin are on Sabaody Island and are very close to Admiral's strength," Akainu replied. "And the Five Elders plan to mobilize four Shichibukai to help us destroy Kaido. By the way, we'll also take down Dragon and Sabo."
"Do you want to cooperate with pirates again?" Sengoku reluctantly touched his beard. Even if forced by the situation, his position as a Marine made him never like pirates.
"Those two from the revolutionary army are also enemies of Kaido. Maybe we can stand on a united front first," Kong said calmly. "Including Rayleigh."
As the Fleet Admiral during Roger's time, Kong was arguably the person most familiar with the Roger Pirates, besides Garp. He believed Rayleigh would choose to help the Marines, enabling them to convince the revolutionary army. If successful, they'd use their help to eradicate Kaido and finally arrest them all.
"This lineup is even more exaggerated than the Summit War," Sengoku said, slightly squinting.
While they lacked a large number of low- and mid-level combat power, in terms of top power, they had undoubtedly surpassed the Summit War of two years ago. It could even be said to be much more than that.
Even he was already worried about whether Sabaody Archipelago could withstand the capture.
"Who are the four Shichibukai?" Sengoku asked again, wanting to analyze the situation on both sides before the war.
Kong was curious about the answer to this question and looked at Sakazuki together.
"Buggy, Weivall, Hancock, Big Bear," Sakazuki replied, sharing what he had learned from the Five Elders.
"Yes." Sengoku's expression changed slightly under his frog glasses. After a moment, he looked up and said, "Not bad."
Then...
Grunt, grunt, grunt ~
Grunt, grunt, grunt ~
On Akainu's desk, a gray-haired phone bug was waking up, sounding an alarm from its mouth.
The eyes of the three people turned towards it.
Sakazuki's heart was shocked. Here it is! Even if they didn't want to admit it, this old guy's combat effectiveness was what they needed now!
Sengoku also instantly recognized the appearance of the phone bug and deduced who the person on the other side was.
Is it really him? After two years of seclusion, is he finally ready to move?
Kong speculated too, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise with joy.
Click~
Sakazuki connected the phone bug but did not speak first. He waited for the other side.
The room fell silent. All three people quietly waited for the important person to speak.
A moment later...
"I'll go," came the familiar voice of the three Admirals from the phone bug, now sounding very weary and hoarse.
"Got it. We'll wait for you at the exit of the passage," Akainu said, feeling determined and almost calm.
As a recruit of his time, he had grown up hearing stories about and worshipping Garp. Among the three rookies, Aokiji was the most fervent, though Akainu usually didn't show it much.
"Are you finally coming back, Garp?" Sengoku commented, staring at the phone bug.
"Ah. After all, I'm just an ordinary old man now." Garp paused, his voice low as if reflecting on something sad, then continued, "It is my responsibility to protect my son and grandson."
"Ordinary... old man," Sengoku thought silently. Ace's death had hit Garp hard. The Marine demanded too much of him, causing him to give up a lot. But now, he was finally liberated and could face pirates like Kaido with an open heart.
"Don't be sentimental, Garp. Hurry up; time waits for no one," Kong said, seeing both Sengoku and Garp about to fall silent. He immediately restored the tension of the battle.
"Kong? You've been mobilized too?" Garp was taken aback. This was an old-timer a year older than them. "Don't worry, I'll act immediately."
Garp remembered the days when Kong was still a Fleet Admiral. Knowing Kong was around made him, a veteran, feel like a rule-abiding recruit.
Click~
The call ended, and the phone froze.
The three looked at each other.
Sakazuki was the first to speak. "It should be full now."
"Get moving," Kong commanded, bowing his head, and walked out directly.
"We can't afford to fail again this time, Sakazuki," Sengoku said, giving Akainu a deep look. Then he followed Kong out.
Ah, there will never be another failure!
Sakazuki's eyes flickered as he stared at the table. His fists clenched, his arms thickened, and white smoke began to rise from his entire right arm. Fiery red lava appeared on it.