The Gorosei initiated an emergency meeting, and the agitated Sakazuki was summoned.
Fleet Admiral Kong was also called, along with Sengoku, who was slacking off.
"Is the Marine so incompetent?"
"They can't resolve matters in the New World, and now they're helpless in North Sea?"
The Gorosei questioned.
The primary target of their scrutiny was naturally Fleet Admiral Sakazuki, while Sengoku remained silent, as the Marine was no longer under his command.
"The most troublesome issue right now is Uchiha Tamahiko; if he cannot be dealt with, then many efforts will be in vain."
"The Revolutionary Army dares to do such things because he supports them. Moreover, he has been seen in both Dressrosa and North Sea. It's impossible to confirm if it's one person, or truly clones, or someone else impersonating him."
"With the current strength of the Marine, if we focus all our forces on North Sea, Uchiha Tamahiko might act even more excessively in the New World."
Sakazuki immediately shifted the blame to Uchiha Tamahiko, presenting his arguments logically.
"Is that guy really that strong?"
Kong was essentially retired and didn't usually involve himself in matters.
Although he had heard of Uchiha Tamahiko, he hadn't expected him to put so much pressure on the Marine.
Ever since the God Valley Incident, the Marine had held the upper hand against pirates, so why were they being suppressed by pirates again now?
"A few months ago, he teamed up with Kuzan and me to defeat me, and a few days ago, he personally killed Kaido and Charlotte."
Sengoku explained to his old superior.
He didn't mention his own defeat, as it was too humiliating.
Indeed, Sakazuki's expression was grim after Sengoku finished speaking.
"Hasn't there been any news from Kuzan?"
The Gorosei continued to question.
"He has been diverted this whole time; he can't contact me at all."
Sakazuki said coldly.
He couldn't even confirm whether Kuzan was still trustworthy at this point.
The Gorosei were not interested in Kuzan's situation; they only wanted to see world stability: "No matter what you do, North Sea must be reclaimed. Give me a deadline!"
They directly demanded a deadline from Sakazuki.
They had always been worried about the appearance of Joy Boy, but now they felt that if the Revolutionary Army wasn't stopped, the World Government might not even last until that day.
"If Uchiha doesn't interfere, we can completely clear out the Revolutionary Army in North Sea within three months."
Sakazuki gave his assurance, but added a precondition.
"Can we not talk about this person now?" Constantly hearing about Uchiha Tamahiko had annoyed the Gorosei.
Kong frowned: "If two Admirals aren't enough, then make it three."
"Sengoku and Garp, you two step in and help. If that's not enough, even my old bones can join."
"Garp went to East Blue after the Marineford War, and even with me, I don't feel very confident."
Sengoku spoke without much conviction.
Seeing what the Revolutionary Army had done, he was indeed somewhat swayed; not hindering them now was already a testament to his professionalism.
"Someone must stop Uchiha Tamahiko."
Sakazuki stated very decisively.
The Gorosei looked at the Marine, feeling that the dogs they had raised were useless!
In Dressrosa, Uchiha Tamahiko watched as the personnel responsible for establishing the New Government system departed, led by Doflamingo and assisted by Crocodile.
Both started from scratch and had their own management methods; one was a former king and arms dealer, the other was excellent at controlling public opinion, almost forcing King Cobra to step down in Alabasta, and also had rich experience managing large illegal companies.
Along with the new talents recently cultivated in Dressrosa, they directly went out to work hard.
Now in the New World, with Kaido and Charlotte gone, and a large number of pirates dead, other enemies posed virtually no pressure to Doflamingo and his group.
"We still have too few workers. There are too few trained and orderly employees. The Ninja World is currently undergoing its own reforms, so there are no extra hands to spare."
Uchiha Tamahiko watched the departing ships, sighing that there weren't enough laborers.
Although he had exploited them quite a bit, there were still too few people capable of doing this kind of work.
"Perhaps I should poach some Marine personnel?"
"And while I'm at it, see what Orochimaru is up to; he hasn't returned in so long."
After thinking it over, he realized that in this sea, the most orderly and disciplined people were still the Marine.
However, directly getting the Marine to pledge allegiance was practically impossible, but tricking a Marine base felt like no big deal. If he could get a thousand people at a time, a few trips would suffice, and it would also weaken the World Government's power.
Though the methods were a bit underhanded, Uchiha Tamahiko didn't mind. He also prepared to go find Orochimaru and see what he was doing.
He greeted the First Hokage, telling him to continue staying in Dressrosa to guard the home.
Might Guy was also here, training with Douglas Bullet, whom he had defeated.
After being defeated by the watermelon-haired man, Bullet found a new goal. Like Roger back then, he wanted to follow Might Guy until he could defeat him.
Might Guy naturally didn't refuse, so the two muscular men, who specialized in physical training, ran laps around Dressrosa every day.
When helping Orochimaru change bodies, Uchiha Tamahiko had tampered with Katakuri's body, so he could pinpoint Orochimaru's location.
Less than two hours after leaving Dressrosa, he found the guy. He hadn't gone far, digging a hole under Punk Hazard to establish a new laboratory. Kaido's men hadn't found him at all; Ninja were indeed very skilled at hiding.
"Leader!"
The first to discover Uchiha Tamahiko was Biwa Jūzō, that true man of the Ninja World.
"Have you gotten stronger?"
Uchiha Tamahiko looked at his enthusiastic demeanor, hesitated, and still asked.
He felt Biwa Jūzō was too weak and seemed out of place in the Akatsuki Organization. He wondered whether to kick him out or send him back to the Ninja World for further training.
"I've gotten a little stronger. Orochimaru can now make Devil Fruit himself and is preparing to make a suitable one for me to enhance my strength!"
Biwa Jūzō quickly said, feeling a sense of his position being in jeopardy.
"Forget about artificial ones; I'll get you a good one later."
Looking at Biwa Jūzō, Uchiha Tamahiko decided to let him stay. Hardworking people deserved respect. He would get him a good Devil Fruit when the system provided them later.
Then, led by Biwa Jūzō, he navigated the winding underground passages to Orochimaru's laboratory.
Orochimaru wasn't used to Katakuri's large body and had shrunk it to his own appearance.
"You're here. I've already discovered the secret of the Devil Fruit."
Seeing Uchiha Tamahiko, Orochimaru was completely unfazed.
For an employee who takes his salary and disappears, as long as he produces something valuable, he can speak with confidence.
"Oh?"
"Tell me!"
Uchiha Tamahiko was also a bit surprised.
He had suspected Orochimaru was planning to run away, but he hadn't expected the guy to actually discover something.
Indeed, after he returned, the first thing he did was poach him to work. As expected, I did it better.
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