No kidding, even Rocks would have to offer me a cigarette.

"Yes! I will submit a war summary report to your desk by 9:00 AM tomorrow..."

After hearing the Five Elders' order.

Kong Gu, who was already the Fleet Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, was instantly visibly shaken. He immediately saluted and then indicated that he had received the order.

Seeing that almost all of the Five Elders were in good spirits, Kong Gu hesitated for a moment and began to ask himself what he had already decided in his heart.

"Uh... Lord Five Elders... regarding the remaining pirate forces within the Rocks Pirates..."

"Should the Navy Headquarters immediately launch a sweep operation to wipe them out in one fell swoop? You know..."

"The remnants of the Rocks Pirates don't have much fighting power left... If the various government agencies cooperate with each other and work together with the Marine Headquarters... most of the world's greatest pirates will be brought to justice!"

Kong Gu looked at the Five Elders, including Wochuli Sheng, with great anticipation.

Although he was well aware that their Marine Headquarters was merely a facade for the World Government.

However, in order to uphold the perfect justice in his heart, Fleet Admiral Kong still wanted to fight for it.

"Hmm...we will give your question serious consideration...go back and wait for news. Once a decision is made, we will order your navy to take action."

After listening to Kong Gu's suggestion, Vochuli Saint frowned and waved his hand impatiently, indicating that the other party should go back and wait for news from them.

Although he didn't care at all about the Navy's so-called righteous cause or the powerful pirate forces.

But after all, they also need to maintain the basic operation of the government.

Having lived for hundreds of years, they have all become the most shrewd and cunning of all.

Some things are better left unsaid and kept to oneself; there's no need to say them aloud and embarrass these officers and commanders of the Navy Headquarters.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to get their positions just by having military power; they also need to have a politically correct mindset.

After all, the world government still needs a positive image to guide the ignorant masses of the member states at the grassroots level.

To make good use of this positive image, an evil force is needed to counterbalance each other's development.

Pirates, creatures that are virtually inexhaustible, are simply the best alternative!

"This... Lord Five Elders..."

Kong Gu wanted to say something more, but at this moment, several of the Five Elders had already walked with their hands behind their backs toward the Hall of Power in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

Just then, Tsuru, the Chief of Staff of the Navy Headquarters, walked up to Kongo and Garp and spoke in a heavy tone.

"Air Marshal... our Navy Headquarters only deployed one batch of elite naval personnel, and the number of casualties approached 11... almost the entire force has been wiped out..."

"In such a massive war, there are no lightly wounded soldiers... The Navy Headquarters' losses this time are several times greater than those suffered by the group at God Valley..."

"Moreover, the navy personnel who died were mostly talented individuals qualified to be promoted to the rank of colonel... This is tantamount to draining the lifeblood of the Navy Headquarters..."

After listening silently to Staff Officer He's report, Kong Gu's originally resolute gaze seemed to age considerably in an instant.

He looked around, somewhat bewildered, at the horrific scenes of piles of corpses that had been gathered together.

These naval personnel are the backbone of the Navy Headquarters for decades to come!

Such a large loss will have a significant impact on the Navy Headquarters' future control over the high seas!

In other words, the previously relatively peaceful pirate forces in the world are about to start causing trouble again.

This will be a great era for pirates...

Even though those pirates are suffering heavy losses now, this trend was bound to erupt sooner or later.

The Great Pirate Era...

What a worrying era...

The Navy's justice... can only ultimately cover a small area...

With a heavy heart, Kong Gu tore off his tattered and blood-stained Justice Cloak from his shoulders.

He muttered to himself, gradually losing track of what he was saying, and simply walked back towards the location of the Marine Headquarters.

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This is the sky during the God Valley Incident.

Chapter 152 The world order is changing, and the battle for pirate supremacy begins!

At the end of 1485 in the Sea Calendar, three months had passed since the unprecedented and massive war that broke out in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

The Rocks Pirates, which dominated the latter half of the Grand Line and had eight great pirates as their division commanders, were completely defeated in the war!

Rocks D. Xebec and Rahu, the two captains of the Rocks Pirates, died in the war!

Captain John, Silver Axe, and Wang Zhi, three powerful pirates with bounties exceeding one billion, have died in battle!

The remaining three division commanders who survived by sheer luck—Whitebeard, Golden Lion, and Charlotte Linlin—began to raise their own pirate banners and continue recruiting!

A new round of naval supremacy begins with a new group of equally powerful figures, including Cone Vein, Bondiwald, and Barolorik Redfield!

In this war, the World Government omitted some details of Rahu's killing of the Celestial Dragons and instead chose to promote more positive aspects of the story.

In an instant, dozens of kings who had previously been hesitant flocked to the entire ocean, choosing to join the powerful world government and obtain the protection of the navy.

The second half of the Grand Line - Hatchinos Island.

At this time, the once prosperous island of Hatchinos was basically deserted.

The pirate kingdom, once a collection of countless great pirates and various pirate forces, has completely fallen apart.

Inside the enormous Skull Room in the center of Hatchinos Island, the silence was almost unbelievable.

Apart from Whitebeard, Shiki, Charlotte Linlin, and other former Rocks Pirates members such as Kaido, Grolyusa, Miss Bakkin, Crocodile, and Mihawk, there are no other members who would come here.

A group of people sat silently in a quiet conference room, each lost in thought.

After a moment of silence, Whitebeard was the first to stand up, grab his Supreme Grade Sword Murakumogiri, and prepare to leave Hatchinos.

Seeing this, the usually composed Golden Lion quickly tried to persuade him to stay.

"Newgate! Join me! Captain Rocks and that Rahu are both dead!"

"If the two of us work together to build a new pirate fleet, although we might not be able to conquer the world..."

"But it will definitely be able to control the Rocks Pirates' original maritime power!"

"My Float-Float Fruit power has awakened! Our great pirate fleet will definitely achieve unprecedented mobility!"

"The ocean of the future belongs to us!!!"

Golden Lion stared intently at Whitebeard's figure, which was so tall and imposing compared to him that it seemed unbelievable.

He was already eager to improve when he was with the Rocks Pirates.

How could someone as arrogant and domineering as him willingly remain under someone else's control?

While Rocks was still in this world, he might have been more patient.

But now Rocks is dead.

There is practically no one in this world who can stop the Golden Lion's advance!

Of course, since the end of that massive war against the World Government, Shiki's personal dream has changed from dominating the world to dominating the seas.

The reason is simple: even Rocks and Rahu, two perverts among perverts!

Each of them was a formidable figure capable of taking on three or even seven opponents at once, and they all perished in that war.

Golden Lion didn't think he had the strength to compare with these two captains.

If you can't dominate the whole world, then dominate this ocean.

People should have dreams, otherwise what's the difference between them and salted fish?

"KULALALALALAL, Shiki, are you kidding me? You're not even qualified to have me work for you!"

After listening carefully to his former colleague's passionate introduction, Whitebeard paid little attention and walked out of Hatchinos with a cheerful smile.

Those familiar with him could clearly tell from his actions and expression that Whitebeard had absolutely rejected Shiki's invitation to fight for supremacy.

"That damn Newgate!!! He's so arrogant!!!"

Faced with Whitebeard's merciless slapping of Shiki's face, Shiki gritted his teeth in anger and resentment, then ignored him completely.

After all, although he considered himself a powerful and formidable pirate, taking down Newgate would definitely not be so easy!

Especially that guy, after eating the Paramecia-type Tremor-Tremor Fruit, he gained the ability to fight between ground and air!

Their strength is undeniable; they are not to be trifled with!

Losing Whitebeard's membership isn't a huge blow to him, at least he still has Charlotte Linlin and several other members who originally belonged to the Rocks Pirates.

Charlotte Linlin, whose bounty has soared to over 20 billion Berries, is still a formidable pirate despite her extremely promiscuous personal life.

In addition, there's Kaido, who at only 17 years old has already awakened all three types of Haki and mastered Conqueror's Haki, possessing combat power at the highest level.

He still has a lot of choices.

Thinking of this, Shiki's eyes suddenly lit up with a bright light, and he couldn't help but burst into arrogant laughter as he looked at Charlotte Linlin and Kaido's group:

"So, what do you guys think? Want to join my Flying Pirate Fleet?"

"I can reserve the positions of squad leader number one and number two for you!!!"

While passionately introducing his fleet's ideals, Golden Lion unleashed his Conqueror's Haki, attempting to let everyone feel his charisma.

However, to the people present, his seemingly domineering action appeared to be nothing short of clown-like.

They were members of the Rocks Pirates, no matter what!

What other wonders in this world have they not seen?

The mere Conqueror's Haki, used in this situation, has truly reached its pinnacle.

"Mamamamamama~ You think you can win me over with your pathetic lion form? You're way too overestimating yourself!"

"Do you think you're Captain Rocks or Captain Rahu? You think you can recruit us with this little bit of strength?"

After feeling the Golden Lion's undisguised gaze, Charlotte Linlin also openly and sarcastically mocked Shiki's ideals.

They are all powerful pirates with bounties exceeding one billion.