Sengoku's fingers tapped lightly on the table, the rhythm quickening.
First layer of deduction: Kaido exposing an absurd topic like the "Face-Face Fruit" is clearly a diversion, indicating that there is more important information in the latter half.
Second layer of deduction: Kaido doesn't even dare to directly state the content, either because it would cause world turmoil or disrupt his own plans.
A secret that even the arrogant Kaido fears...
What could it be? An Ancient Weapon? The Void Century? Or...
Sengoku's pupils suddenly constricted!
The truth of the D. Clan?!
"Clang!"
Garp's sudden overturning of his teacup pulled Sengoku back to reality. He nonchalantly wiped the tea splashed on his Vice Admiral uniform: "Oh dear, my hand slipped."
But Sengoku noticed that Garp's eyes flickered imperceptibly when they met his gaze.
Even Garp... realized it?
Sengoku slowly took off his glasses and meticulously wiped the lenses with a cloth, a habit he had before making major decisions.
Response Plan A: Send people to infiltrate Onigashima to steal the novel. The risk is too high, potentially sparking an all-out war. Moreover, the novel is on a phone, and everyone carries their phone with them at all times now.
They carry their phones while eating, sleeping, and even going to the bathroom!
So, this plan won't work; the success rate is too low!
Response Plan B: Acquire it through Morgans' underground channels. The time cost is uncontrollable, and it's not guaranteed that Morgans can complete this task.
Final Plan: Sengoku's fingers suddenly stopped. He could only notify all covert units in the New World to focus on monitoring the Beasts Pirates' movements.
At present, this is the only way: closely monitor Kaido's actions to prepare in advance.
....
In the dimly lit Revolutionary Army underground meeting room,
The blue light of the projection screen illuminated Dragon's tattooed, resolute face.
When Kaido's live broadcast finally froze on his wildly laughing face, the Revolutionary Army leader imperceptibly let out a sigh of relief and leaned back in his chair.
"Thankfully..." Dragon's low voice echoed between the stone walls, "It's not about our Revolutionary Army."
The tense atmosphere in the meeting room immediately eased.
Koala's pen clattered onto the table, and the cigarette in Belo Betty's mouth had accumulated a long ash. Everyone realized that if Kaido had exposed the Revolutionary Army's future action plans, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
"However..." Sabo suddenly spoke, his fingers lightly tapping the table, "This might be an opportunity."
Dragon's sharp gaze turned to his Chief of Staff. Sabo's eyes were bright beneath the brim of his top hat.
"Since Kaido possesses the content of the latter half of 'Pirate King'..." Sabo slowly stood up and walked to the projection screen, "We can try to make contact through underground channels." He turned to face everyone:
"We can privately contact Kaido to obtain information about us through trade or extraction."
The meeting room immediately buzzed with discussion:
"But it's too dangerous!" Koala couldn't help but object.
"Worth a shot." Belo Betty blew out a smoke ring.
"The key is to be fast." Crow, in his Crow form, said in a deep voice, "The Marine must already be acting."
Dragon silently listened to his subordinates' discussions, his gaze falling on the world map spread out on the table.
Suddenly, he reached out and pressed down on the location of the New World.
"Sabo." Dragon's voice carried an undeniable authority, "Contact our 'underground network' in the New World and prepare 500 million Belli in operational funds."
He then pointed to a certain island on the map: "At the same time, have Lindbergh prepare the latest stealth equipment he's developed."
Sabo's eyes lit up: "The Chief means to..."
"A two-pronged approach." Dragon stood up, his cloak fluttering without wind. "Sabo will handle the overt negotiation, and another team will act covertly." His eyes became incredibly sharp. "Remember, we only want the parts concerning the Revolutionary Army; do not touch anything else."
"Understood!" Sabo solemnly adjusted his top hat. "I will lead the team personally."
Dragon walked to the window, looking out at the sea. Rain had begun to fall at some point, the raindrops pattering against the glass like a warning.
If the novel can truly predict the future...
Then the Revolutionary Army's upcoming "Dawn Operation"...
Has it also been written on those pages?
This thought sent a chill down Dragon's spine.
"Act quickly." Dragon finally exhorted, his voice almost drowned out by the thunder, "Before the Marine... no, before the World Government realizes."
"Yes!"
"..."
...
Inside the live stream room,
Kaido looked at the frantically scrolling comments, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. He shook the sake gourd in his hand, found it empty, and casually crushed it.
"Ugorororororo!" Kaido suddenly roared with laughter, making the live stream screen shake. "Look at you lot, so uncultured! Does Aokiji losing a leg surprise you that much?"
He suddenly leaned closer to the camera, his large face almost filling the entire screen: "Then let me tell you—even those five old geezers in Mary Geoise have to give Red Hair face!"
Boom!
The live stream room instantly fell into a dead silence, with a three-second vacuum in the comments.
Immediately after, the entire screen exploded:
"???????"
"What the hell did I just hear?!"
"The world's highest authorities, the Gorosei, giving face to a pirate?!"
"Kaido, are you drunk?!"
Kaido grinned, a playful glint in his eyes, as he contentedly watched the comments scrolling madly in the live stream room.
Although he knew perfectly well that the "Red Hair" who appeared in the Gorosei's office in the latter half of the novel was actually an impostor named "Shanks."
But what of it?
I am Kaido!
I'll say whatever I want!
"Ugorororororo!" He slapped his thigh, laughing wildly. "You fools still don't believe it? Then I'll show you something real!"
With that, Kaido took out his phone, scrolled up and down the screen, found the marked page, and shoved it directly in front of the camera.
Under the close-up, black text on white paper was clearly visible:
"It's because it's you that we specifically made time."
"The Gorosei sat on the Empty Throne, their gaze at the Red-Haired man before them carrying a hint of apprehension."
"The man simply stood calmly, three scars on his left eye faintly visible in the shadows..."
The live stream room instantly erupted!
"Holy crap! It's really Red Hair?!"
"Even the description is identical! Three scars!"
"The Gorosei actually used the word'specifically'?!"
....
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