This statement from Yakushi Kabuto is problematic.
A force that wants to destroy the World Government, even dragging in two of the world's top pirate gangs, can it really be called a peace organization with no ill intent?
"Yakushi Kabuto."
Sengoku clenched his fists tightly, staring intently at Yakushi Kabuto before him: "You are in collusion with the Akatsuki, or perhaps you are an undercover agent of the Akatsuki within the Navy. I never could have imagined you would come this far..."
The feelings of this Navy Admiral were becoming increasingly complicated.
Once upon a time, these veteran Navy members had high hopes for Yakushi Kabuto, yet they watched him coldly vie for power, leaving them greatly disappointed.
Even so...
Sengoku the Buddha still tried his best to stay composed, perhaps to clear the path for the Navy's future. He knew Yakushi Kabuto was of great help to the Navy. However, now Yakushi Kabuto had gone too far, directly involving himself with the Akatsuki.
"Enough, we'll investigate your affairs after this war."
Sengoku waved his hand to stop Yakushi Kabuto from responding, then turned to look at Kizaru, who remained standing in place, furrowing his brow: "Borsalino, why are you still here? The situation is urgent. Go support Mary Geoise immediately. I will dispatch Sakazuki to assist you at once. Ensure the safety of everyone in the World Government!"
Kizaru still didn't move.
This Admiral of the Navy Headquarters merely smiled slightly.
Even without saying anything, Kizaru did nothing, which made Sengoku understand everything. It was as if a flash of lightning had crossed his mind...
Yakushi Kabuto liked to deliberate before taking action.
How could this guy possibly neglect the threat posed by an Admiral?
The question is...
How exactly did this guy manage to handle an Admiral!
Both Sengoku the Buddha and Vice Admiral Garp's gazes simultaneously landed on Kizaru, making this Navy Admiral feel a bit uneasy...
Sengoku stared at Kizaru, who had once served as his deputy, and his presence became markedly imposing, a golden shimmer radiating brilliantly from him: "Borsalino, I never expected... as an Admiral, you are also colluding with the Akatsuki..."
"Perhaps this matter should not be asked of Admiral Borsalino?"
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses and explained with a smile: "After all, I was the one who initially invited Admiral Borsalino to join the Akatsuki..."
"..."
Since even Kizaru joined the Akatsuki...
What about Aokiji and Akainu?
Sengoku took a deep breath, his gaze landing on Aokiji and Akainu sitting afar beneath the execution platform, hesitant to ask his next question...
To be honest...
According to Sengoku's speculation, both of them might have joined the Akatsuki, and both might not have.
Aokiji was once quite dissatisfied with the World Government, even ignoring the orders of the Five Elders. He was the most likely to join the Akatsuki...
Conversely, Akainu was quite dissatisfied with the current state of the Navy. Particularly in recent years, Akainu believed the Navy should be tougher and should eradicate the pirates of the New World, no matter the cost...
Garp scratched his chin, instinctively scratching his head: "Um... Kuzan and Sakazuki probably wouldn't join the Akatsuki, would they?"
"No."
Sengoku had already reached a conclusion.
He slowly shook his head and sighed: "Garp, didn't you notice that these few often gather together? The relationship between Kuzan and Sakazuki, who never used to get along, has become increasingly cordial..."
There's no need to ask.
Just think about it.
For over twenty years, Aokiji and Akainu barely spoke.
In recent years, the three Admirals of the Navy Headquarters have frequently met. Besides having a mutual secret, what else could they have?
It's truly tragic...
All three Admirals of the Navy Headquarters are members of the Akatsuki...
It was not until the eve of this war that Sengoku, the Navy Admiral, realized that the Admirals he often relied on as his trump card for war had already betrayed him...
Thus...
There is no need for this war to continue...
With all the Admirals, the highest combat force of the Headquarters, defecting, the World Government and the Navy have no hope of victory. Moreover, it's unclear how many in Marinford are willing to follow Yakushi Kabuto's orders. Now, all they can do is await the enemy's cleaver...
Besides...
There's also the CP Department!
If I recall correctly, due to massive losses the CP Department suffered years back, Yakushi Kabuto had to replace a batch of them, which seemed like he was purging dissent...
"Is the CP Department also a part of the Akatsuki?"
"Yes."
Yakushi Kabuto did not deny it.
At this point, denying it was pointless.
Sengoku nodded slowly, having already anticipated this. His gaze fell on the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Apart from Boa Hancock, the other Warlords seemed to get along very well...
The Seven Warlords of the Sea!
Over the years, the Seven Warlords of the Sea have also been changed!
Sengoku observed the Seven Warlords of the Sea and spoke in a deep voice: "Over the years, you've been advocating for changes in the selection of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. This leads me to believe there probably are Akatsuki members among them, aren't there?"
"Those present?"
Yakushi Kabuto scanned the Seven Warlords of the Sea, smiling as he spoke: "Except for Boa Hancock, that lady who isn't easy to convince, the others are our allies..."
"..."
Sengoku was choked, feeling an urge to curse.
Even Garp was speechless upon hearing it.
How arrogant can this be? Clearly, Sengoku the Buddha was inquiring about who among the Seven Warlords of the Sea was an Akatsuki member; yet Yakushi Kabuto answered him by pointing out who wasn't...
Hehe...
Marinford really looks like a sieve.
These matters...
The more you think about it, the more it feels hopeless!
The heart of this Navy Admiral suddenly turned somber!
Yakushi Kabuto confidently stated that aside from Garp and Vice Admiral Tsuru, this Navy Admiral cannot command anyone else. It's not entirely exaggerated...
Sengoku felt a faint pain in his chest, yet he persisted in speaking deeply, "Now that I think about it, you've already planned everything, haven't you? You've stationed personnel in Mary Geoise, right?"
"Not quite..."
Yakushi Kabuto shook his head, smiled, and said, "I merely used a small trick. If everything went according to my plan, then the entire defense force of Mary Geoise should only have the World Marshal left..."
Mary Geoise.
This Holy Land is surrounded and impenetrable.
A group of pirates, laughing and joking, continued to bombard the walls of Mary Geoise with cannons, even though the Holy Land is no longer defended.
Because all the defense force officers have been commandeered by the CP Department, and before the Akatsuki Army arrived, the CP Department led the military in withdrawing from Mary Geoise systematically.
The current Holy Land...
Should be the most humiliating moment since the World Government was established.
A group of pirates recklessly shouted and insulted outside the city, demanding the World Nobles and Heavenly Celestial Dragons to come out and face death in Mary Geoise. This was probably their pinnacle moment in life.
The only one still resisting...
Is Steel Bone Kong, who is about to retire and hand over his position to Yakushi Kabuto.
There are no surprises in Yakushi Kabuto's plan; this World Marshal is essentially a commander with no army, managing to muster a group of slaves owned by the Heavenly Celestial Dragons...
Now, this is the only armed force left in Mary Geoise.
This war doesn't even need to begin; Steel Bone Kong already knows they are definitely losing. What can Steel Bone Kong use to fight?
Should he use his skull?
Mary Geoise, within Panggu City.
Every face of the Five Elders looked grim.
The reality is crystal clear; Yakushi Kabuto has fooled them, abandoned his path to become World Marshal, and colluded with Akatsuki and two Four Emperors Pirate Gangs...
Why exactly would he do it!
In this world, who can give Yakushi Kabuto more than they can?
Just as the Five Elders and Steel Bone Kong were pondering where this powerful alliance came from, and how much longer their fate would take to arrive, an unexpected broadcast voice echoed throughout Mary Geoise.
"Sea Circular Calendar 1513, Heavenly Celestial Dragon Demold shot and killed members of the royal family of Gena Kingdom, forcibly abducted the queen and princess of Gena Kingdom; along the way, killed 175 men, women, elderly, and children..."
"Sea Circular Calendar 1513, Heavenly Celestial Dragon Kekolier forcibly took 11 women as wives, shot and killed their husbands and families, killed 15 people, kicked a 3-year-old child to death..."
"Sea Circular Calendar 1513, Heavenly Celestial Dragon Doskude shot and killed nine people on Deruo Island, ordered former CP0 agents to brutally murder 31 people..."
"Sea Circular Calendar 1513, Heavenly Celestial Dragon Roswein shot and killed 11 people at Shampodi Archipelago, forcibly enslaved seven people..."
"..."
"Sea Circular Calendar 1518, Heavenly Celestial Dragon Spandine killed three people on Baka Island..."
"Sea Circular Calendar 1518, Heavenly Celestial Dragon Charlos shot and killed seven civilians at Shampodi Archipelago, kidnapped three women as wives..."
The broadcast voice continued endlessly throughout Mary Geoise.
The names of the Heavenly Celestial Dragons were read one by one, and every one of them who had gone outside seemed to have committed sins, relying on their status as World Nobles to wantonly burn, kill, and rob.
Because it's incredibly easy for a Heavenly Celestial Dragon to destroy a country, these World Nobles, who consider themselves descendants of the creators, seize and control everything on this sea.
Many of the evil deeds done by the Heavenly Celestial Dragons are inexhaustible.
Yet...
Someone still remembers these.
The broadcast from Mary Geoise continuously relayed these news, causing the Heavenly Celestial Dragons and the Five Elders within the city to finally feel a sense of absurdity...
This group of people...
Do they really wish to judge them?
Do a group of pirates want to judge the World Nobles?
As the expressions of the Heavenly Celestial Dragons and the Five Elders in Mary Geoise grew increasingly unpleasant, the broadcast finally reached its conclusion.
"Sea Circular Calendar 1520, Heavenly Celestial Dragons Charldol, Doswood, Pandelm, etc., offended the leader of Akatsuki in Mary Geoise..."
"..."
The expressions of everyone gradually became subtle.
Not only the Heavenly Celestial Dragons within Mary Geoise, but even the Pirates and Ninja Alliance felt this was the true reason for attacking Mary Geoise.
They...
Aren't really good people either!
As everyone began whispering to each other, layers of red barriers emerged from the surroundings, completely sealing off Mary Geoise.
It was exactly the Four Crimson Sun Array.
With the opening of the Four Crimson Sun Array barrier, the voice of Nara Shikaku, the Chief Adviser of the Alliance, fell into the ears of everyone, "Then please, everyone, begin… erase everything in this city!"
The next moment...
A roar resounded in the air!
Hundred Beast Kaido transformed into dragon form, soared into the sky, and was the first to spew out a scorching Dragon Breath towards the districts of Mary Geoise!