Chapter 53

Marineford.

At the conference table in Navy Headquarters. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

A large number of high-ranking Navy officers had gathered here once again — Sengoku, Vice Admiral Tsuru, Kuzan, Garp, and a group of veteran Vice Admirals.

Bang.

"That damn Crocodile! He actually tried to usurp a World Government affiliate nation and damaged the Navy’s prestige. He’s simply tired of living!"

Sengoku slammed the table in rage, veins bulging on his forehead.

He never expected these Warlords to be so bold. Although they had legal plundering rights, they actually dared to target Alabasta, one of the affiliate nations.

Sengoku didn’t dare imagine what Crocodile would do to the people of Alabasta if it really fell into his hands.

Pirates were basically evil. He didn’t dare expect any kindness from them toward civilians.

"The World Government has already demanded that Crocodile’s Warlord title be revoked, issued an arrest warrant, and redefined his bounty at 350 million berries."

After his outburst, Sengoku quickly calmed down. After all, as the Wise General, he couldn’t stay in such a rage for long. It would hinder his thinking.

"With Crocodile’s strength and threat level, a 350 million berry bounty is appropriate. However, the Navy doesn’t have enough manpower right now to capture him. Since his conspiracy was exposed, his whereabouts have disappeared. No one knows where he is now."

Vice Admiral Tsuru said calmly, resting her chin on her hands in her signature pose.

However, with Crocodile’s strength, she wasn’t particularly worried about him right now. What really caught her attention was Rorschach, the one who had defeated Crocodile.

"Let’s put Crocodile aside for now. The most critical issue right now is this Rorschach. According to intelligence from Navy Captain Smoker stationed in Loguetown,

this man not only possesses Armament Haki and Observation Haki, but his physique also displays terrifying monstrous strength. There is no doubt he is a young man with a special constitution. If we don’t stop him, the consequences could be endless."

Sengoku felt a headache coming on. He took off his glasses and pinched the bridge of his nose. One after another, these troublesome people kept causing major incidents every day.

He then continued to explain Rorschach’s current situation.

"If it was the previous Rorschach, he had no conflict with the Navy and could even be considered a half-partner. But according to reports from Navy informants in Alabasta,

the ’Devil Child’ Nico Robin has been seen traveling with Rorschach and the others. She has probably already joined Rorschach’s crew."

Hearing Sengoku’s words, Kuzan’s deep eyes flashed with a bright light. Nico Robin had always been a target he paid attention to.

Back then, he had followed his friend Saul’s will and chosen to let Robin escape. He wanted to personally witness where her life would go afterward and to know whether Saul’s thinking was correct.

"The most important thing now is to understand the other party’s intentions. What is Rorschach’s purpose in taking in the survivor of Ohara?

If he wants to use Nico Robin’s help to reach the Pirate King’s throne, then sending Vice Admiral-level forces to negotiate would be useless. To stop him, only Admiral-level combat power can suppress him."

Vice Admiral Tsuru’s words pointed out Rorschach’s potential threat to the Navy. The only person in the world who could still read Poneglyphs was Robin. To reach the Pirate King’s throne, only Robin’s help would make it possible.

This was also why the World Government had placed an 79 million berry bounty on Robin when she was only eight years old.

"Isn’t this all because of that guy Garp? He’s been on vacation for so long and still hasn’t found this Rorschach. Otherwise, we could have invited him to the Navy back in East Blue!"

Sengoku glared furiously at Garp, who was eating donuts at the meeting, and roared directly.

"Hahahaha, Sengoku, you can’t blame me for that. After Loguetown, I had no idea where that Rorschach kid hid. It was only when the news from Alabasta came that we learned his whereabouts."

Garp didn’t care about Sengoku’s angry expression at all. He continued eating his donuts with a carefree laugh.

"In that case, let me go."

Kuzan, who had been silent throughout the meeting, stood up and volunteered to go find Rorschach.

"Good, Kuzan! The main goal this time is to clarify Rorschach’s intentions! If he really harbors ambitions to become the Pirate King, then capture them all without hesitation. If he is willing to hand over Nico Robin and join the Navy, we can grant him the rank of Rear Admiral and not restrict his freedom."

After thinking for a moment, Sengoku still agreed to Kuzan’s request. Since Rorschach wanted to sail freely, granting him that privilege after joining the Navy would be fine.

Rorschach’s combat power had the potential to grow to Admiral level. He was still so young and had already defeated a Warlord. Sengoku could imagine how terrifying his strength would become in the future.

Currently, two of the three Admirals were out on missions. Kizaru and Akainu had just returned not long ago and were sent out again.

Sengoku was also working day and night to handle affairs, while the carefree Garp lived quite comfortably.

"Puhahahaha, don’t worry, Sengoku. After all, that kid is just a rookie who set sail not long ago. You know Kuzan’s strength, right? He can handle this matter by himself."

Garp laughed heartily, his hand never stopping from eating donuts since the meeting began.

"Sigh, let’s hope so."

A trace of worry flashed across Sengoku’s face. However, it wasn’t worry for Kuzan’s safety.

He always felt that something about this Rorschach was off, as if he had overlooked something, but he didn’t know what it was.

...

On the other side, Rorschach currently had no idea that an Admiral was already blocking the road ahead of him.

He was still enjoying more than ten days of happy life with his crew every day.

Of course, training had not been neglected either.

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