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After everyone was seated, Sengoku took a deep breath and broke the silence. His voice was low and serious: "The World Government has just given me an order to make an arrest," he paused, and then continued, "The information about the person to be arrested is here. Take a look."

As he spoke, Sengoku handed the documents on the table to Vice Admiral Tsuru.

After receiving the document, Lieutenant General Tsuru examined it carefully. However, when she saw the first name, her expression turned sour, and as she read on, her expression became increasingly grave.

"He, what's wrong? Why do you look so pale after looking at a document?" Garp asked with concern when he noticed that Vice Admiral He was not in a good mood.

"It's alright, you guys take a look too." Vice Admiral Tsuru calmed himself down and handed the documents to Kizaru and the others in several copies.

Kizaru and the others took the document with suspicious expressions, wondering what secret it contained that could move even the usually calm and collected Vice Admiral Tsuru to such an extent.

However, when their eyes fell on the words on the document, a chill instantly ran through them, and their expressions became unusually solemn, as if they were shrouded in an invisible pressure.

Garp, in particular, erupted with rage like a volcano, unable to contain himself any longer. His eyes widened, his hair stood on end, and he roared in a deafening voice, “What is the World Government doing? How can they lay a hand on innocent civilians! These people may have some connection to Lin Yi and his group, but they weren’t involved in Lin Yi’s affairs at all! How can those despicable bastards in the World Government use such despicable methods! Sengoku, are we supposed to carry out these orders?”

"Garp, calm down. This hasn't happened yet. We have plenty of time to discuss a better solution," Vice Admiral Tsuru said, trying to appease Garp, who was looking furious.

Meanwhile, the Warring States Marshal sitting to the side kept his lips tightly closed and remained silent. He leaned back in his chair with his hands clenched tightly, clearly struggling internally.

At this moment, Aokiji, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up: "Fleet Admiral Sengoku, capturing these people isn't actually that difficult, but in doing so, we'll be completely on the opposite side of Lin Yi. Knowing him as I do, once he finds out we've captured his family and friends, he'll definitely launch a furious retaliation against the Navy without hesitation. Although I don't want to admit it, with the Navy's current strength, we're probably no match for him. At that time, the Navy will likely suffer an unprecedentedly heavy blow."

As soon as Qingzhi finished speaking, the youngest general, Cangxie, couldn't contain his curiosity and interrupted, asking, "Is that Lin Yi really that powerful?" He was the youngest among them, but he was the strongest. Therefore, he couldn't help but feel a strong fighting spirit towards Lin Yi, whom everyone was so wary of.

"He's very strong. I didn't even have a chance to make a move against him." Kizaru, who was usually lazy, said with utmost seriousness.

"What? How is that possible? With your strength, Kizaru, you couldn't even make a move against him? You're not just slacking off and putting on an act for us, are you?" Cang Xie said with a look of disbelief.

Kizaru was not angry at Cang Xie's question. He said in a serious tone, "Not only that, Lin Yi's companions are all quite strong. The weakest of them can rival a vice admiral of the Marine Headquarters, and the strong ones, like that panda named Da Pan, are stronger than me."

"Really? That kid wasn't this strong when I saw him last time. Could it be that he wasn't using his full strength back then?" Garp asked, scratching his head in confusion.

"I think it wasn't that Lin Yi was hiding his strength back then, but rather that his strength had improved too quickly. In just a few years, these people have grown to a terrifying level," Qingzhi said with emotion. Back when he met Lin Yi, he was still able to fight Lin Yi to a standstill. Alas, it is ultimately the world of the young.

Upon hearing Aokiji's words, everyone fell silent. It was unwise to provoke such a terrifying person.

Seeing everyone's silence, Vice Admiral Tsuru directly addressed Sengoku, who had remained silent, and asked, "Sengoku, what do you plan to do?"

Sengoku glanced at everyone in the office. Seeing that they were all looking at him, he said calmly, "The World Government's orders cannot be refused. Take the information you have and go arrest them."

As soon as Sengoku finished speaking, Garp slammed his large hand heavily on the table and said angrily, "I will never carry out such an order that goes against justice."

"Garp..." Vice Admiral Tsuru wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Sengoku.

"Then you can stay at headquarters," Sengoku said calmly.

"Hmph, I don't want to stay with you. I'm going back to Windmill Village," Garp said angrily.

"No, the World Government will soon be calling you up for an important mission, and you will have to stay at Marine Headquarters during this time," Sengoku said seriously.

Garp glared at Sengoku with his bull-like eyes, but in the end he gave in. Furious, he opened Sengoku's desk drawer, took out all the senbei inside, and started eating them right there and then. This time, Sengoku didn't stop him.

Having put aside his argument with Garp, Sengoku turned his gaze to the others, thought for a moment, and then said, "Leave the capture to Tsuru and Aokiji. Aokiji, you continue to oversee the New World. Kizaru, you'll be in charge of the upcoming Shichibukai meeting."

"Yes, Marshal of the Warring States," the men replied earnestly.

Sengoku nodded in satisfaction. He had considered his choice of Tsuru and Aokiji. These two were not rigid and would not go to extremes, so it was best for them to carry out this capture mission.

Sengoku told the others to leave first, leaving Kizaru alone.

Sengoku stared intently at Kizaru again, making Kizaru feel a little uneasy.

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, just say what you want to say," Kizaru said helplessly.

"Ahem, you know what I mean," Zhan Guo chuckled awkwardly.

"I don't understand your sister," Kizaru thought to himself.

"Fine." Anyway, it's not like it's the first time I've done it. So what if I'm a traitor? I'm a licensed traitor.

Chapter 91 Killing Intent

Sabaody Archipelago, the last stop on the first half of the Grand Line, is renowned for its unparalleled prosperity. The streets are bustling with people, and the variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues is dazzling.

Lin Yi and his companions thoroughly enjoyed the charm of the city. They visited various scenic spots, sampled local delicacies, and participated in a variety of fun activities. After two days of exhilarating fun, they still felt it wasn't enough, as if the city held even more surprises waiting for them to discover.

As night fell, the group, exhausted from a long day of fun, dragged their weary bodies back to their temporary accommodation—a luxurious villa in Zone 72 of the island.

Back at the villa, instead of resting immediately, everyone sat together, excitedly sharing their day's experiences. They talked about the interesting people they had met, the magnificent sights they had visited, and the delicious food they had tasted, their laughter and conversation echoing throughout the room.

After a while, everyone gradually felt sleepy and got up to return to their respective rooms to rest. Lin Yi also returned to his room, plopped down on the soft bed, stretched out a big yawn, and prepared to relax.

However, he had only just lain down when a soft knock came at the door. Lin Yi was a little surprised; who could it be so late?

"Who is it?" Lin Yi asked as he opened the door.

"Captain," Robin said, unusually flustered.

"Robin, is there something you need from me?" Lin Yi asked, opening the door to the room.

Robin strode into Lin Yi's room with his long legs, and said with some worry, "Captain, I saw five naval warships outside the Sabaody Archipelago. Those are... those are naval warships carrying out the Buster Call."

As she spoke, Robin's voice trembled involuntarily. In the past, the image of these warships had tormented her like a nightmare; she couldn't forget the grotesque appearance of these weapons of war. That's why Robin felt such fear and unease when she saw these warships again.

Lin Yi poured Robin a cup of hot tea and said softly, "No rush, sit down and have some tea first."

Robin took the sip and his anxiety subsided slightly.

Lin Yi sat on another sofa and chuckled, "Don't worry, I already discovered those warships, and you're right, they are indeed the navy's warships carrying out the Buster Call."

"Aren't the people of Sabaody Archipelago dangerous? Could they destroy this place just like they destroyed Ohara?" Robin asked, her voice trembling as she suppressed her fear.

"Don't worry, with me here, they can't cause any trouble. Destroying these warships is just a matter of a thought for me," Lin Yi said confidently with a smile.

Looking at Lin Yi's confident smile and thinking about his powerful strength, Robin suddenly felt a strong sense of security.

Yes, I'm not alone anymore; I have a group of reliable partners behind me.

"Thank you, Captain," Robin said with a genuine smile.

"Haha, it's what I should do, after all, I'm your captain," Lin Yi laughed.

With her inner turmoil resolved, Robin's gloom finally dissipated. Therefore, she didn't linger at Lin Yi's place; after finishing her cup of hot tea, she got up to say goodbye and leave.

After Robin left, the room fell silent. Lin Yi sat alone on the sofa, lost in thought. The news Kizaru had told him earlier kept replaying in his mind: the Five Elders would be leading a dozen or so powerful fighters to surround and annihilate them.

This lineup of over a dozen experts is truly impressive, including not only elites from the World Government and the Navy, but also all members of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Such a powerful force would have long since instilled fear and unease in other factions, including the so-called Four Emperors.

However, this was nothing to Lin Yi. Although the Five Elders possessed King-level combat power, their physical functions had severely deteriorated, and coupled with their long period of inactivity, their strength had been greatly diminished. With Da Pan's strength, he could probably easily suppress two of the Five Elders alone, let alone Lin Yi, who stood at the pinnacle of the world.

Therefore, Lin Yi wasn't too worried about the encirclement and suppression. What truly infuriated him was that the Five Elders were actually launching a Buster Call against the Sabaody Archipelago. These bastards completely disregarded the lives of civilians; it was utterly blatant disregard for human life!

"Hmph, the Five Elders, is it? This time, I'll show you what despair truly means," Lin Yi muttered coldly to himself.

The next day at noon, Lin Yi received another message that infuriated him.

Lin Yi was playing a competitive game with Da Pan at the entertainment center when a Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter) rang in his pocket.

Lin Yi could only tearfully give up the game he was about to lose and quickly found a quiet place to answer the phone.

Amidst the "plop plop" sound, a lewd, chrysanthemum-shaped face appeared on the Den Den Mushi.

"Hey, what kind of information does Admiral Kizaru want to share with me this time? If it's useful, you'll be well rewarded," Lin Yi teased with a smile.

"This is really a big deal," Kizaru said with a bitter face.

Seeing Kizaru's reaction, Lin Yi dropped his playful smile and said seriously, "Has the World Government come up with some underhanded tricks again?"

Kizaru sighed and said with a serious expression, "The World Government has given the Navy an order to do everything in its power to capture people connected to you and your comrades. The Navy has already set off. Fleet Admiral Sengoku's idea is for you to move those people away in advance. We will then give the World Government an explanation by claiming that the mission failed."

Upon hearing Kizaru say that the World Government was going to target his and his companions' family and friends, Lin Yi's powerful aura involuntarily erupted. Instantly, the entire Sabaody Archipelago could feel this suffocating aura. Fortunately, Lin Yi reacted in time and withdrew his aura; otherwise, the civilians near him would probably have been seriously injured.

"These people are really asking for it. Since you want to play, I'll grant your wish," Lin Yi said with a frosty expression.

Even through the Den Den Mushi, Kizaru could sense the killing intent emanating from Lin Yi. He quickly said, "Lin Yi, our Navy has no intention of being your enemy. We hope you will show mercy to the Navy."

Lin Yi nodded. Although he had already left spatial marks on those he knew, he still appreciated the Navy's friendly attitude.

"I won't go all out against your navy, but you should be more careful and not get into my line of fire," Lin Yi said calmly.

Kizaru nodded and said, "Don't worry about that, Fleet Admiral Sengoku will talk to those people."

"Okay." Lin Yi hung up the Den Den Mushi.

Lin Yi gazed in the direction of Mary Geoise, a murderous intent rising within him.

"It seems we still need to make some arrangements in advance," Lin Yi muttered before disappearing from the spot.

Chapter 92 The Seven Warlords of the Sea Gather at Marineford

Of the Seven Warlords of the Sea who were invited, Gecko Moria was the first to arrive at Marineford, the Marine Headquarters. His figure appeared somewhat sinister in the sunlight, and his enormous size and distinctive appearance made him instantly recognizable.

The person responsible for receiving him was none other than Admiral Kizaru of the Marine Headquarters. Kizaru stood on the dock, watching Gecko Moria walk towards him with a smile.

"Hello, Admiral Kizaru." Gecko Moria was very polite when he met Kizaru. Although he had never dealt with Kizaru before, the reputation of the three admirals of the Navy was so great that he naturally dared not be negligent.

“Welcome to Marineford, Mr. Moria.” Kizaru also smiled warmly, his voice exuding a comfortable affability. As a seasoned naval admiral, Kizaru knew how to deal with all sorts of people, whether enemies or allies.

Gecko Moria breathed a slight sigh of relief; Kizaru's attitude reassured him somewhat. However, his doubts remained, so he tentatively asked, "Admiral Kizaru, may I ask why the World Government has summoned us here?"

Kizaru smiled slightly, seemingly having anticipated Gecko Moria's question. He replied casually, "Hehe, Mr. Moria, there's no need to be in such a hurry. You'll know once everyone else has arrived."

Gecko Moria nodded, though he was still somewhat apprehensive, he understood that Kizaru's words made sense. After all, this gathering involved the Seven Warlords of the Sea, a special organization, and the reasons behind it were probably not so simple to explain.

Not getting the answer he wanted, a shadow crossed Gecko Moria's eyes, but he quickly recovered and smiled, saying, "I was being presumptuous."

"It's alright, Mr. Moria. We've already arranged your accommodations. You can wait there for the meeting to begin. I don't think the wait will be too long," Kizaru said politely.

“Yes, I will follow your instructions.” Moonlight Moria replied obediently.

After making proper arrangements for Gecko Moria, Kizaru didn't waste any time and immediately rushed to the dock like the wind. He had learned that Tesoro, known as the "Golden Emperor," had already arrived there.

As for why a Marine Admiral like Kizaru was needed to handle the reception duties, the reason is quite obvious. These so-called "Seven Warlords of the Sea" are all unruly and difficult to tame. If the person in charge of the reception couldn't control them, it would likely cause a lot of unnecessary trouble and incidents.

When Kizaru arrived at the dock at breakneck speed, he spotted Tesoro from afar, dressed like a nouveau riche. Tesoro wore a magnificent golden robe studded with countless dazzling gems that shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight. A thick gold chain hung around his neck, and his hands were adorned with multiple diamond-encrusted rings, making him appear lavishly wealthy and exuding an air of extravagance.

At that moment, Tesoro was slowly disembarking from the ship with his group of subordinates. Upon seeing this, Kizaru flashed forward, transforming into a golden streak, and instantly appeared in front of Tesoro.

“Mr. Tesoro, welcome to Marineford,” Kizaru said with a smile.

This sudden turn of events caused Tesoro's previously inflated ego to tighten. His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Kizaru, who had appeared before him in an instant. Such astonishing speed made him realize that even someone as powerful as himself might not be able to handle it easily.

Kizaru's display of speed undoubtedly gave Tesoro a shock, giving him a new understanding of the Navy's strength.

"Haha, Admiral Kizaru, I've heard so much about you. Here, here's a small gift, just a token of my appreciation." Tesoro enthusiastically handed Kizaru an exquisitely crafted box, opened it, and revealed a palm-sized golden pig inside.

Looking at the priceless golden pig, Kizaru smiled warmly, his tone carrying an ambiguous meaning as he said, "Mr. Tesoro, are you trying to bribe me in front of so many Marines?"

Tesoro was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Haha, it's just a small gift. You know, these things are nothing to me."