Even though all three Great Admirals of the Navy Headquarters had joined the Akatsuki, they ultimately followed different paths, though this time there were some obvious differences.
Within the Navy, Akainu was clearly a hardline hawk, always advocating for the elimination of all pirates at any cost; yet, within the Akatsuki, Akainu had become a peculiar dove, advocating for the Akatsuki not to interfere too much with the Navy...
Compared to Akainu...
His old rival, Aokiji, was clearly different.
Within the Navy, Aokiji was a somewhat mild dove, always having a dual approach to any matter; yet, within the Akatsuki, Aokiji had become a peculiar hawk, hoping the Akatsuki would replace the World Government and take over the Navy, ending the Great Pirate Era...
Because the Akatsuki's strength was very strong.
Perhaps precisely because the Akatsuki's power was too formidable, and unlike the World Government, the Akatsuki wasn't ruthless towards the common people, instead, they encouraged more civilians to become stronger, and those strong ones would then join the Akatsuki...
It's truly absurd.
Compared to Akainu and Aokiji...
Kizaru's attitude was relatively mild.
If the Akatsuki were to take over the Navy, based on his strength and position, he could continue to carry out his ambiguous form of justice, doing whatever he liked;
If the Akatsuki did not interfere too much with the Navy, with his admiral status, he could still do whatever he liked...
Kizaru didn't have many merits, just an excellent mindset.
Even when he initially learned that both Aokiji and Akainu were members of the Akatsuki, Kizaru could quickly adjust his mindset and blend into both his Navy Admiral and Akatsuki undercover roles.
"Hmph! At the very least, we should be allowed to know their objective!"
Upon hearing Kizaru's words, Akainu folded his arms and snorted coldly, saying in a deep voice, "Are those guys from the Akatsuki... trying to use the Navy to destroy the Whitebeard Pirates?"
"Impossible."
Aokiji interrupted Akainu, speaking slowly, "Given their strength, achieving such a task wouldn't be difficult, would it?"
"Who knows..."
Kizaru continued with a cheeky smile, "Maybe they want to conquer the world? The negotiations seem to be going well with the Seven Warlords of the Sea..."
"Hmph..."
Akainu glanced coldly at the Seven Warlords of the Sea over there and remarked in a gruff voice, "Apart from that woman, Boa Hancock, the others are all on their side..."
"Sakazuki, they are our people."
Aokiji looked up at the sky, corrected Akainu once.
The forefront line of defense at Marinford.
That's where the Seven Warlords of the Sea were located.
The Navy obviously intended to use the Seven Warlords of the Sea as a vanguard; these Warlords had no objections.
Apart from Marshall D. Teach, the other six Warlords were at the front line of Marinford's defenses, casually chatting among themselves.
There seemed to be no shortage of topics among the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and even Boa Hancock, who was somewhat of an outsider, had a faint sense...
The relationships among the Seven Warlords of the Sea weren't bad at all.
At the center of the entire Marinford battlefield, Yakushi Kabuto served as the general commander of this war, Sengoku the Buddha as the Navy Marshal, the two were standing on the execution platform now.
Besides them, there was also Vice Admiral Garp.
This was because the list for today's execution included Luffy and his two brothers.
Sengoku the Buddha didn't want Garp to do anything foolish, so he had Garp stand here, in case Garp did something stupid, Sengoku could restrain this dear friend at any time.
"Three hours ago, Ben Beckman, a remnant of the Red Hair Pirates, resupplied at Water Seven City; two and a half hours ago, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Dragon, appeared near Impel Down Prison; an hour ago, the Whitebeard Pirates disappeared from our surveillance."
Yakushi Kabuto, touching the Radio Snail in his hand, calmly continued, "According to the time estimation, it looks like they will arrive at Marinford from Shampodi soon..."
"Are all preparations complete?"
Sengoku the Buddha furrowed his brow, looked down at the Navy in Marinford Plaza, and said in a deep voice, "Even with a hundred thousand elite troops, it might not be easy to eliminate Whitebeard, not to mention there's Uchiha Sasuke and Dragon..."
As a former adversary who chased and was chased northward by Whitebeard, Sengoku the Buddha understood Whitebeard's power and knew what kind of energy that guy could unleash when he was truly angry!
Destroying Marinford...
For Whitebeard, it's not a difficult task!
"There's nothing to worry about."
Yakushi Kabuto shook his head, chuckling as he spoke, "In addition to the Navy, the CP Agents will also all participate in the battle, more than enough to handle them..."
In Marinford's dungeon.
Coffins were placed around.
One by one, Reanimation Ninjas emerged from the coffins.
In front of this group of Reanimation Ninjas stood a group of agents in uniform; they were all Anbu Jonin from various Ninja Villages, gazing reverently at several figures standing at the forefront at this moment!
Wu, the Second Tsuchikage.
Hozuki Gengetsu, the Second Mizukage.
A, the Third Raikage.
Rasa, the Fourth Kazekage.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage.
As for the First Hokage, Second Hokage, Fourth Hokage, and Uchiha Madara, they were not here.
Apart from these CP Agents, there was also a group of Peacekeeper machines from the Navy Science Squad, they would become a weapon to harvest pirates!
Now, everything was ready.
All the forces of the entire Navy Headquarters had been gathered, and the live Radio Snail had been turned on.
"It's almost time."
Sengoku the Buddha glanced at the surrounding Navy's formation, holding a sheet of paper, walked towards the microphone in the center of the execution platform, and softly spoke, "Let's first bring everyone..."
Blub blub...
Blub blub blub...
The Radio Snail's sound rang urgently.
Sengoku the Buddha couldn't help but frown, at this critical moment, watched by the whole world, who was calling him on the Radio Snail?
Sengoku the Buddha slowly turned to the side, answered the Radio Snail, and upon seeing the image on it, his expression became strange...
Because it was the Five Elders calling him.
Sengoku the Buddha's expression was subtle, what's going on? Why would the Five Elders bother with the Radio Snail, couldn't they directly contact their trusted subordinate, Yakushi Kabuto!
However, as soon as Sengoku connected the Radio Snail...
The urgent voice of one of the elders from the Five Elders reached Sengoku's ear: "Sengoku, Mary Geoise is surrounded, immediately dispatch all navy forces to support, and be quick!"