Nature...
This matter must have certainly attracted the attention of some observant people.
Whether it's the Straw Hat Pirates, Buggy Pirates, or Crocodile hidden in the rain feast, all of them noticed the magnetic field anomaly in the center of the desert at this moment.
Not only that.
Even the Navy has sensed this anomaly.
Just at this moment, the sound of the Radio Snail rang out.
Aokiji had no choice but to pick up his Radio Snail and immediately pressed the answer button. Smoker's voice came from the other side: "Kuzan, it seems like Alabasta is hiding a terrifying guy. Many people are discussing the issue of the Log Pose failing just moments ago..."
"I know."
Aokiji glanced at Kizaru and then looked at the quiet Konoha Pirates, softly continuing, "This matter involves the World Government's secrets, so you don't need to be involved."
"Even if we want to avoid involvement, it's already troublesome..."
Smoker glanced at the restless port city and said in a low voice, "A lot of people are eager to venture into the desert. I think I saw the Whitebeard Pirates' mark, so I'll go capture that guy first..."
As Smoker spoke, he forgot about the report to Aokiji and directly hung up his Radio Snail, and it seemed that the Navy Colonel had really gone to make an arrest...
"!!!"
Aokiji and Kizaru's expressions became strange simultaneously.
Because they also received some intelligence from Sengoku, among which was news about Portgas D. Ace of the Whitebeard Pirates being active in Alabasta.
Sure enough.
Such things cannot be rashly acted upon.
Because the Whitebeard Pirates are too terrifying.
This is the troublesome part of the ocean.
Under normal circumstances, if the Navy encounters pirates, they will surely step in to capture them, but the formidable pirates in the New World are powerful enough to threaten the Navy's survival. Under such circumstances, they do not dare to rashly capture troublesome figures.
This time, the Navy's high command has nearly sent out their entire force aimed at the Konoha Pirates, and provoking the Whitebeard Pirates while the outcome of the battle is unknown...
Just how many Admirals does the Navy Headquarters have!
"Shouldn't we stop him for a bit?"
Kizaru's mouth curved into a smile as he could fathom the situation: "Although he's a boastful Navy officer, now is not the time to incur Whitebeard's wrath..."
"Smoker..."
Aokiji rubbed his own forehead and softly said, "He's probably no match for Fire Fist Ace, but there's no need to worry about any problems..."
Now...
There's something even more important.
Aokiji glanced at the members of the Konoha Pirates, and proactively spoke: "To facilitate better infiltration within the Navy, I need to report to Marshal Sengoku about the magnetic anomaly in the Alabasta Kingdom, and by the way, inform him that the investigation into the Konoha Pirates has concluded. The Konoha Pirates have successfully located the Golden Underground Palace left behind by the Queen of Alabasta eight hundred years ago, which has also drawn the attention of Alabasta..."
"..."
Kizaru's expression became even more peculiar.
Aokiji...
Is he an undercover...
Or an undercover within an undercover?
Kizaru felt as if he might have guessed some truth.
Neither Akihara Kagura nor Aokiji seemed to genuinely intend to work for the Konoha Pirates; both of them had their own goals...
One intentionally caused a disturbance while searching for the Golden Underground Palace of the Queen of Alabasta, not wanting the Konoha Pirates to solely possess the secret of the Golden Underground Palace, while the other wanted to take the opportunity to report the situation here to the Navy Admiral. The Konoha Pirates had no reason to stop Aokiji.
After all...
The magnetic changes in Alabasta were too significant.
Aokiji directly reported the events in Alabasta to Admiral Sengoku, and Sengoku was somewhat stunned and could only hastily order his warships to speed up.
"We should head to the Golden Underground Palace first."
Red Sand Sasori proactively suggested in a deep voice: "Before the Navy Admiral arrives, let's hurry and uncover the secrets of the Golden Underground Palace..."
"Alright."
Akihara Kagura had no objections, leisurely saying, "Then I'll leave first with the two admirals. It's not appropriate for the Navy and pirates to be on the same ship, lest people suspect some collusion..."
"Admiral Kizaru should stay behind."
Red Sand Sasori voiced his objection actively, saying, "We still need his assistance for a few days to conduct light experiments. We cannot yet ensure his loyalty, and his ability is quite troublesome. It won't be easy to catch him next time..."
"I'll persuade him."
Akihara Kagura lightly frowned, as if thinking of a way to get this admiral out of the Konoha Pirates.
"..."
The Konoha Pirates rudely rejected Akihara Kagura's request.
The Nine-Headed Wooden Dragon still dragged the pirate ship, swimming into the depths of Alabasta's inner river, leaving Aokiji, Akihara Kagura, and Karin behind.
As for Admiral Kizaru...
This admiral would have to stay on the pirate ship for a few days.
However...
Kizaru had a very good attitude.
This admiral even waved goodbye to Akihara Kagura and Aokiji, as he still wanted to explore the ship's secrets more thoroughly!
"Whose side are you on, exactly?"
Aokiji felt a bit confused about Akihara Kagura's stance.
Akihara Kagura's mouth curved into a smile, speaking with interest: "If I said I stand on the side of justice and fairness by any means necessary, would Admiral Aokiji believe it?"