This news is indeed quite shocking.
Everyone in the Navy Admiral's office couldn't help but show a trace of surprise on their faces after hearing the intelligence provided by Yakushi Kabuto.
Kizaru slowly put down his cup, and after a momentary disappearance of his smile, he picked up Uzumaki Naruto's bounty order with a grin: "Doesn't seem very remarkable, doesn't look like a frightening fellow..."
"No..."
Marshal Sengoku shook his head, his expression gradually becoming more solemn: "I might have been a bit careless, this brat called Uzumaki Naruto might indeed possess formidable power.
Usually, that guy Garp also seems stupid, but his fists aren't something anyone can block..."
"Hmm..."
Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded, her expression somewhat nuanced.
Vice Admiral Tsuru, Marshal Sengoku, and Vice Admiral Garp are all from the same batch in the Navy, and they know each other very well, like how Garp seems to have a low intelligence...
Well, to put it bluntly, he's a joker.
In this regard, Garp and Uzumaki Naruto look a bit similar.
From the photos, Uzumaki Naruto also looks foolish, who can really say these guys with brain issues aren't strong?
"Kabuto's predictive intelligence is very accurate."
Vice Admiral Tsuru glanced at the pile of intelligence from Yakushi Kabuto at her side, speaking softly: "Previously it was predicted about the Whitebeard Pirates' actions against Hoshigaki Kisame...
This time, you mentioned this brat from the Hundred Beast Pirates, do you also think the Hundred Beast Pirates will definitely go to war with the Whitebeard Pirates during this period?"
"Yes."
Yakushi Kabuto nodded seriously.
His intelligence isn't a hundred percent prediction; it's Yakushi Kabuto rationally guessing what might happen first, then privately manipulating to ensure the event happens as predicted, if not, he would seek out Uehara Naraku...
Thus, his predictions are naturally flawless.
So...
Kabuto's predictions have always been accurate.
Honestly, it's cheating.
However, this effect is remarkable, and the Navy is increasingly valuing Yakushi Kabuto; now almost all intelligence channels are with Yakushi Kabuto.
Except for the CP0 directly under the Heavenly Celestial Dragons, which is hard to mobilize, the remaining CP squads all follow Yakushi Kabuto's commands.
Marshal Sengoku sat in his spot, pondered for a while, and said solemnly: "Even if Kaido and Whitebeard go to war, we can't determine their timing; the immediate priority is still the troubles between Hoshigaki Kisame and Whitebeard..."
"There might be a certain probability to determine."
Kabuto pushed his glasses and whispered: "We just need to do one thing, forcing the Whitebeard Pirates and Hundred Beast Pirates to start their war earlier..."
Everyone in the office showed a trace of confusion.
Kabuto took out some intelligence, placed it in front of Sengoku, and continued in a low voice: "According to the intelligence from the CP Organization, Hundred Beast Kaido and the underground Dark World's Joker resumed trade, and we've also regained a batch of seastone weapons..."
Kabuto's fingers lightly tapped the table, pondering as he spoke: "The one controlling Dark World trade, Joker, is precisely the Warlord of the Sea we find most troublesome, Doflamingo; there's always been a connection of interests between him and Kaido..."
Indeed, Doflamingo is undoubtedly the Navy's most troublesome Warlord of the Sea.
Most other Warlords can be abolished for some reason or other, but this guy Doflamingo never falls to such circumstances because of his former Celestial Dragon status, and he seems to know their secret...
The World Government's relationship with Doflamingo is also good.
Marshal Sengoku once tried to submit a report to abolish Doflamingo's Warlord status through Uchiha Sasuke's defeat of Doflamingo.
Unfortunately, this was rejected by the World Government.
Kabuto glanced at Sengoku's unpleasant face and continued softly: "As long as we use the recruitment of Warlords of the Sea, forcing Doflamingo and Whitebeard into a major conflict, or pressure Doflamingo to seek Kaido's aid...
Kaido will surely protect his interests and start a war with the Whitebeard Pirates voluntarily, and coincidentally, he can use this chance to take revenge..."
After saying this, Kabuto tapped the table again, speaking solemnly: "Judging from my perspective, the battlefield where the Devil Fruit users of these two Four Emperors pirate gangs might likely be set in Punk Hazard."
Kabuto pushed his glasses again, confidence returned to his face, and he calmly retracted his fingers: "This way, Whitebeard will definitely withdraw from his sea; we don't need to deploy strong military power to maintain a Warlord of the Sea..."
"..."
Everyone in the Navy Admiral's office fell into silence.
The strategy provided by Yakushi Kabuto had no flaws; the only issue lay in the Navy intentionally provoking a war between two Four Emperors pirate gangs, it didn't sound good.
Plus, if the two Emperors were to fight in Punk Hazard...
The situation of this war might already be beyond control!
"Kabuto..."
Marshal Sengoku removed his glasses and spoke softly: "Your plan has no flaws, it's indeed the best option for the Navy..."
After saying this, Marshal Sengoku sighed: "But nothing can proceed a hundred percent according to plan.
If any mistake occurs, and the Hundred Beast Pirates don't launch the war, and due to our inaction, Doflamingo and Hoshigaki Kisame are killed by Whitebeard, the Warlord of the Sea system will suffer a fatal blow..."
"Yes."
Kabuto shook his head, his gaze slowly settling on the two admirals in the office: "I've also considered this point, so I suggest Admiral Kizaru, with the fastest support speed, should patrol along the Fishman Island and Dressrosa route..."
"Oh?"
Hozigaki Kisame couldn't help but rub his palms together, smiling and saying, "In that case, is it time for me to work seriously for a while? My wounds have just healed…"
"Hmm…"
Aokiji scratched his head and softly said, "Let me go! Borsalino should stay here… I remember he once hunted Fisher Tiger, and given his status, it's not suitable for him to appear on Fishman Island!"
"No."
Yakushi Kabuto watched Admiral Aokiji, shaking his head seriously and saying, "Admiral Kizaru can be stationed around Dressrosa in the New World.
Although I can be 100% sure that a war between the two Four Emperors will definitely happen, the subtle aspects of it cannot be absolutely controlled.
Therefore, there are some troubles in between, like the issue of deterring and recruiting Doflamingo, which requires Admiral Kizaru, not to mention trying to pursue the two Four Emperors' pirate gangs after the war…
Admiral Aokiji's power is indeed great, but when it comes to support and pursuit speed, it's clearly inferior to the Glint-Glint Fruit's ability."
At this point, Yakushi Kabuto pushed his glasses: "Moreover, if the situation goes beyond our control, Admiral Kizaru's Glint-Glint Fruit ability is flexible enough.
When we have to change plans, he can play a stronger role, like delaying one of the Four Emperors' pirate gangs, allowing the Navy's support for a decisive victory…"
Finally, Yakushi Kabuto's gaze slowly fell on Kizaru, speaking sincerely: "The most important point is that though we within the Navy know well that Admiral Kizaru's two defeats were against his will and his merits outweigh his faults;
However, the rest of the world doesn't view it this way, so we must find a way to seize an opportunity to restore the image of an Admiral from Navy Headquarters!"
"..."
Aokiji looked speechlessly at Yakushi Kabuto.
What Yakushi Kabuto said sounded sincere, as if it was all for Kizaru and the Navy's sake, but Aokiji didn't believe it at all.
What Aokiji wanted to know was whether the Akatsuki group intended to target Admiral Kizaru?
This guy was sending Kizaru to places already under Akatsuki's control.
If any problem arises when Kizaru enters there alone, will the Kizaru who returns to Marinford still be the same Kizaru?
To be honest…
Aokiji would rather have Kizaru work and slack off in Marinford.
Moreover, recently, both Aokiji and Akainu, the Admirals of Navy Headquarters, were trying to voluntarily withdraw from the future Navy Admiral competition, hoping Kizaru could take the position to maintain the purity of the Navy Admiral…
Now Yakushi Kabuto…
No, or rather Akatsuki, planned to kill two birds with one stone, using the war among the Four Emperors' pirate gangs as an excuse to deploy only an admiral to monitor the battlefield, sending Kizaru out…
They definitely have ulterior motives!
The Four Emperors' pirate gangs all have their Akatsuki's undercover agents!
Why send Kizaru specifically when anyone could monitor the battlefield?
Aokiji absolutely didn't believe that Yakushi Kabuto sincerely wanted to find a way for Kizaru to earn some military merits and restore his image through this war!
"I can go, you know!"
Kizaru glanced at Yakushi Kabuto, smiling and speaking, "Our new generation strategist has made such an exciting plan; I'm quite eager to see it…"
"Borsalino!"
Aokiji rubbed his forehead.
Just as Aokiji wanted to continue speaking, Yakushi Kabuto pushed his glasses and softly said, "To ensure our plan goes through, I will accompany Admiral Kizaru to Dressrosa…"
"Alright…"
Kizaru retained his smile, slowly continuing, "Then along the way, I hope to learn much from our new generation strategist…"
Yakushi Kabuto shook his head, showing some seriousness: "If our plan can be perfectly implemented this time, it could even bring a perfect result for justice in the war, all relying on Admiral Kizaru's capabilities…"
"No need to be so uptight…"
Kizaru waved his hand with a nonchalant demeanor, unlike an admiral: "Even though I'm an admiral, I really dislike thinking about such troublesome matters; this time I'll follow your command completely!"
"..."
Marshal Sengoku glanced at Yakushi Kabuto, then at Kizaru, calmly making his decision: "Then let's proceed this way! You two go ahead with implementing the Four Emperors' war plan; I will start mobilizing the branch navy to be ready to join the war anytime!"
"Actually, there's no need for all the hassle."
After nodding, Yakushi Kabuto continued, "If both sides maintain restraint in this war, we might just observe their battle until it ends; if it drags on for a long time, that will be the real opportunity for our navy to step in!"
"Hmm…"
Sengoku slowly nodded, saying in a deep voice: "In fact, should they maintain restraint, it doesn't matter to us because the sea isn't fit for too many changes now.;
Besides, our primary goal was simply to protect Hoshigaki Kisame of the Seven Warlords of the Sea at minimal cost to prevent an imbalance in the era…"
"..."
Yakushi Kabuto nodded along with his words.
Whether the era gets out of balance, Yakushi Kabuto wasn't entirely sure; it's just that after this war, the navy is bound to have a bright future.
Thinking of this, Yakushi Kabuto glanced at Kizaru.
This Admiral of Navy Headquarters still wore his signature smile, seemingly never taking anything seriously… unlike Aokiji beside him, his face expressing some worry.
Really…
What's there to be worried about? In the future, we're all still colleagues, anyway.