Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 370 Kizaru: How am I supposed to betray the Celestial Dragons?

New world.

White Dragon Emperor had already arrived at his loyal new naval headquarters.

The original G1 branch was completely renamed after discussions among the new naval high command.

This is no longer the old Navy's G1 branch.

It's the new Marineford of the new Navy!

New Marine Vando.

The top floor of the Justice Building, the new Admiral's office.

The new naval leaders gathered together.

A naval admiral, an admiral candidate, and two generals—

A small office houses nearly a handful of "top-tier combatants from the ocean."

Has Grandma Crane sent any message yet?

Storm sat calmly to the side, casually asking, "What exactly are the Five Elders thinking? Will they directly mobilize Uranus, the Heavenly King, to launch a 'sky-drop attack' on New Marineford?"

The prospect of a new admiral is not to be ignored.

What's more, what Storm said was quite "sensational".

"Don't say such terrible things so casually, Storm."

Zefa glanced helplessly at Storm, his tone gentle despite the reproach.

"As far as I know, the World Government has not activated the power of Uranus for at least 33 years."

33 years?

Teacher Zefa, isn't your number a little too precise?

Storm glanced at Zephyr with a subtle wariness, silently shifting the timeline forward thirty-three years in his mind. "Oh, so you're talking about the 'God Valley Incident' — Hmm? Wait a minute!"

Storm recalled for a moment, and the image of a skeleton and a fat otaku came to mind.

"God Valley was blasted apart by the World Government using the power of Uranus? That doesn't make sense, does it?"

"What's wrong?"

Zefa was stunned for a moment.

"Although I don't know where you learned about the details of the 'God Valley Incident,' didn't that island in the western sea completely disappear into the ocean after that incident?"

"Wasn't it the World Government that used that Ancient Weapon to destroy the Valley of the Gods?"

"Probably not."

Storm shook his head and casually pulled out a few witnesses.

"Among my subordinates is an old pirate from the West Blue, born ninety years ago. He has witnessed the sights of God Valley. Also, Gecko Moria and his 'Thriller' are currently in my Totto Land."

"According to my subordinate, Gecko Moria's 'Thriller' is 'God Valley'."

"So, God Valley wasn't destroyed by the World Government. The reason it disappeared in the West Blue is simply because—well, I can't be sure, it's just speculation for now—it might be because Shiki the Golden Lion moved God Valley from the West Blue."

Aokiji and Fujitora sat to the side, unable to get a word in edgewise at the conversation between the two "Marshals".

Especially the latter.

Although Aokiji joined the Navy relatively "late".

When he was still a recruit, the Rocks Pirates had already disappeared for several years.

However, Aokiji has a master named "Garp".

Through Garp, and the remaining members of the Rocks Pirates scattered across the seas.

Although Aokiji did not personally participate in the God Valley Incident, he still had some understanding of it.

But Fujitora is different.

This "ronin swordsman" is indeed far inferior to Aokiji, who served as a general for a period of time, in terms of "experience".

Yixiao was completely baffled by the exchange between Storm and Zefa.

He did know Shiki the Golden Lion.

But what is the "Valley of Gods"?

It sounds like a valley where the Celestial Dragons gather—

But don't the Celestial Dragons all live in that so-called "Holy Land, Mary Geoise"?

Yi Xiao looked confused.

Storm and Zefa did not pay attention to the changes in the expressions of the two generals for the time being.

"Is that so?"

Zefa looked like he suddenly understood.

"Actually, I don't know much about the God Valley incident, since I wasn't personally involved in it..."

"I only know from other people that the island completely disappeared after the God Valley incident."

"I initially thought the World Government had used the power of the Ancient Weapons, but now it seems—"

"Then the last time [Uranus the King] made a move was in the distant past."

"In short, there shouldn't be too much concern about the World Government directly mobilizing the power of Uranus."

The titles and legends surrounding ancient weapons are indeed terrifying.

Both Zephyr and Aokiji, who once served as admirals in the old Navy Headquarters, knew that the legends about the "Ancient Weapons" circulating on the high seas were not actually false.

Ancient weapons truly possessed the power to destroy the world!

Let's set aside Neptune and Pluto for now.

However, the Heavenly King can indeed easily sink an island! Completely erase an island from the sea!

This is the power of ancient weapons!

but.

Even for Zephyr, a "veteran Marine".

The power of Uranus, the King of the Heavens, exists only in legends.

Zephyr had never truly witnessed Uranus, the King of the Universe, unleash its ultimate power.

Upon hearing this, Storm nodded slightly.

He was indeed very worried that the World Government might, at the slightest provocation, directly mobilize Uranus to bombard the new Navy Headquarters.

to this end.

Storm even deliberately moved the G5 branch a little closer to the New World, making it slightly away from Mary Geoise—something he had already arranged last year.

However, it seems that the World Government hasn't used the power of Uranus for quite some time now.

Why?

Could it be "energy"?

A possibility flashed through Storm's mind.

He felt that this guess was very likely to be close to the truth of the matter.

Storm knew that the World Government would once again activate Uranus, the King of Uranus, to completely destroy the Kingdom of Lulucia, which was in the Paradise phase.

However, on that occasion, Uranus was activated by the World Government.

Aside from the World Government's desire to deal with "Emperor Sabo," who had discovered Im's existence.

There is another reason.

That is, the World Government "stole" a certain amount of ocean-based new energy called "Mother Flame" from Vegapunk. (It is also translated as "Mother Flame")

To test the effectiveness of this new ocean energy source, Im personally selected the Kingdom of Lulucia and used the power of [Uranus, the Heavenly King] to sink it into the sea.

The reason Im chose the Kingdom of Lulusia is that the island where the country is located is "close" enough.

(Lulucia Kingdom near G2 Branch)

But now is not a few years from now.

Vegapunk has not yet created the Mother Spark.

[Uranus, the Heavenly King] lacks sufficient starting energy —————

This is not something that is incomprehensible.

"Regardless, we still need to remain sufficiently vigilant regarding the existence of [Uranus, the Heavenly King]."

Storm stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"Professor Zephyr, you said you wanted to move the location of the G5 branch again—or just forget about it."

The current G5 branch is very close to the Rischelled Islands.

This branch base can be considered a "sentinel base" established by the new navy at the entrance to the new world, or a "frontline base" for the new navy to confront the world government.

This location is too special.

Even without the G5 branch, other branch bases need to be arranged.

Let's leave the G5 branch there.

However, the enemy has ancient weapons, while I don't—it's still quite annoying!

Storm's thoughts stirred slightly, and his eyes flickered.

The remaining two ancient weapons, Poseidon and Pluto...

Um.'

The White Dragon Emperor is spying on the power of ancient weapons!

Suddenly, a rapid Den Den Mushi (electric dart) rang.

The new naval leaders in the Marshal's office all turned their attention to the desk in front of Zephyr.

"It should be Ahe."

Zephyr first offered an explanation, and then answered the Den Den Mushi.

"A-He? How's the situation on the navy's side?"

"Many marines have already voluntarily set off for the New World. Be prepared to pick them up."

Lieutenant General Tsuru's calm voice came through the Den Den Mushi's receiver.

"In addition, the Five Elders have not yet mobilized the Navy fleet on a large scale; they have only temporarily summoned all the current Shichibukai."

After delivering these two intelligence messages, Vice Admiral Tsuru hung up the Den Den Mushi.

After listening to Lieutenant General Tsuru's intelligence report, Zephyr subconsciously looked at Strom.

"What? Teacher Zephyr, why are you looking at me like that? I'm not one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

Storm was puzzled by the look Zefa was giving him.

"But then again, which of the Seven Warlords of the Sea could the World Government possibly summon?"

Last year alone, the Seven Warlords of the Sea organization "removed" three members.

Among them, Lizard King Hanafda and Heavenly Demon Doflamingo were "passively" removed from the list.

White Dragon Emperor Storm was "voluntarily" removed from the list.

As for the remaining Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Crocodile and Gecko Moria are currently in Whole Cake Island.

The others are Hawkeye, Sea Knight, and Boa Hancock.

Would this benevolent person care about a forced summons from the World Government?

Storm explained his analysis, and then added to it.

"Just pay attention to these three: Hawkeye Mihawk, Knight of the Sea Jinbe, and Snake Princess Hancock."

"Um·-.-·

Just as Zephyr was about to say something, the Den Den Mushi rang again.

"This time it's Borsalino."

The next moment, Kizaru's signature slick voice came through the Den Den Mushi's receiver.

"Moshi moshi~ Is that Teacher Zephyr? Why is there no sound~"

"Don't waste your time just because you have a black Den Den Mushi, Borsalino!"

Several veins bulged on Zefa's brow as he asked seriously.

"Are you aware of the decisions the World Government made in response to the new navy?"

"I know~"

Kizaru replied with a grin.

"The World Government's plan is probably to 'appease first, then use force'."

"Courtesy first, then force?"

Zephyr was taken aback, not quite understanding the Five Elders' thoughts.

"What do the Five Elders want to do?"

Simply put—

"Kizaru said slowly."

"The Five Elders want to redeem someone from the new Navy, which means redeeming that one—Red-Haired Shanks."

The Five Elders want to ransom Shanks?

Zephyr removed the receiver from his hand and stared at the Den Den Mushi in front of him with a strange expression.

Even if you're talking nonsense, at least make it sound plausible!

What was the reason the Five Elders redeemed Shanks?

Are the Five Elders hoping that this Pirate Emperor will accept the World Government's offer of amnesty?

Or perhaps...

"Borsalino, you bastard, have you really betrayed us?"

"Um?"

Kizaru blinked, his tone slightly displeased.

"Professor Zephyr, if you're getting senile, let me communicate with the other 'Marshal'."

Kizaru never expected that his tireless efforts to transmit intelligence to the new Navy would result in his teacher's questioning.

That's absolutely hurtful!

"Ahem, then I'll do it."

Storm appeared beside Zephyr and took the Den Den Mushi microphone from the latter's hand.

"Admiral Kizaru, do the Five Elders want Shanks to 'recognize his ancestry'?"

Recognizing one's ancestors and returning to one's roots?

The moment those four words were uttered, a wave of question marks swept through the air in the new naval marshal's office.

Zephyr, Aokiji, and Fujitora all stared at Storm in utter astonishment.

What has this kid found out now?!

On the other end of the Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter).

Kizaru was also taken aback by Storm's words.

"Recognize your ancestors? My lord, what nonsense are you spouting? Have you lost your mind too?"

"Huh? You guys didn't know?"

Storm listened to Kizaru's words and also noticed the expressions on Zephyr's and the others' faces.

"You're all big shots in the Navy, don't you know Shanks' true identity?"

"I don't know!" ×4

Zephyr, Kizaru, Aokiji, and Fujitora all spoke in unison.

Storm's lips twitched, and he waved his hand, indicating that the matter could be discussed later.

"Admiral Kizaru, continue. How do the Five Elders plan to ransom the prisoners?"

"The Five Elders certainly take that red-haired Shanks very seriously~"

Suppressing his doubts, Kizaru continued.

"They not only selected a large number of treasures and valuables from the World Government's treasury, but also dispatched the supreme commander of the Knights of God—Figarand Gringu Saint."

"Figaland?"

Storm raised an eyebrow; his "prophetic" intelligence had once again been validated.

"It really is Figarand!"

"Don't be careless, Storm."

Zefa, who was sitting next to him, quickly reminded him.

"This Figarand Greene is not someone to be trifled with."

"In fact, apart from the Navy, there are some people hidden within the World Government who are comparable to the 'Supreme Force'."

"The leader of this Order of the Gods is one of them."

Storm nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

Figarand Greene is definitely powerful!

Otherwise.

This person will not become the new Five Elders!