One Piece: Burning the Prison Clothes in the Setting Sun, Mihawk is dumbfounded.

Even Sengoku was stunned by Crocodile's report.

"Marshal Sengoku, war is inevitable. This is Chairman Dunn's will. You are well aware of his strength. If the navy is involved, it will suffer great losses, which will not be good for the future world."

So, it's time for you to make your own decision.

Crocodile's voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

"So fast..."

Sengoku frowned, his mind racing as he considered what the navy should do.

"It's all thanks to Marshal Sengoku. If you hadn't asked the guild master for help, it probably wouldn't have been this fast."

Crocodile was reminded of this.

"It seems the speculation is true; this is a conspiracy."

Sengoku recalled the images he had seen through the broadcast projection: the giant beam of light targeting the Sky Island, and Dunn's attack.

Something else must have happened here.

He could roughly guess, but couldn't confirm it.

"I understand, but it will take time."

After thinking for a moment, Zhan Guo said.

"I need time to consolidate my naval forces and try to avoid being affected."

"There's no time for that."

Crocodile rejected it outright.

"War is about to begin."

"I see."

Sengoku replied in a deep voice, and after hanging up the Den Den Mushi, he ordered all the high-ranking naval officers present to be summoned.

To reiterate, there are definitely people within the Navy who are loyal to the World Government, and there are quite a few of them.

He couldn't control these people either.

But for others, it seems they must shrink back.

This is a good place. With Pluto here, the massive, island-like Pluto warship could become the new naval headquarters.

Before long, everyone had arrived.

Many people were summoned, all of them high-ranking naval officers. Some looked puzzled, while others guessed something.

"The Hunter Guild has declared war on the World Government."

The very first sentence from the Warring States period made many naval officers lose their composure.

"What? This guy really dares to do that?"

Akainu's eyes widened; he was genuinely shocked.

"As expected, it seems that what happened before was not a coincidence."

Kizaru paused, his nail clippers stilled, and he looked up and muttered something.

"That attack came from the World Government, and its target was Skypiea. If it succeeded, the Hunter Guild would be severely damaged instantly, so Dunn naturally wouldn't just stand by and watch."

Kuzan sat upright, explaining very seriously.

"Hahaha, so you're saying the World Government started the war?"

Garp suddenly burst into laughter, drawing everyone's attention to him.

However, no one else seemed inclined to laugh.

How could anyone laugh about something this big?

"Garp, shut up for me."

With a bang, Sengoku slammed his fist on the table in front of him and let out a low growl.

"Ahem!"

Sengoku's roar made Garp cough twice, then he told Garp to shut up.

"Kuzan is right. That attack was definitely a provocation to the Hunter's Guild, but it was too reckless."

As Lieutenant General Tsuru spoke, her eyes fell on Sengoku. Seeing Sengoku nod slightly, she sighed inwardly.

Sure enough.

"Since it's war, then Marshal Sengoku, give the order. We've allowed the Hunter's Guild to grow too fast. We can't ignore it any longer. We must stop them and take this opportunity to completely annihilate them."

Akainu stood up and spoke with a serious expression.

The group of hawkish marines behind him nodded repeatedly, clearly agreeing with Akainu's statement.

On the contrary, everyone else, whether it was Kizaru Kuzan or the naval officers behind them, or the naval officers in Vice Admiral Tsuru's staff, or the other vice admirals, remained silent at this moment.

"you?"

Akainu immediately sensed something was wrong, then looked around at the others with a serious tone.

"Sakazuki!"

Before Sengoku could speak, Kuzan looked up at Akainu, his expression calm.

Do you remember what it looked like when you first arrived here?

Akainu was taken aback upon hearing this. He pondered Kuzan's words for a moment, then frowned as he looked at Kuzan, waiting to see what Kuzan would say next.

"The Navy is a tool for upholding justice, not a knife in the hands of certain individuals."

Kuzan spoke again, but his words caused many people's expressions to change; this was a clear sign that a famous brand had switched sides.

"What do you mean?"

Akainu stared intently at Kuzan, speaking slowly and deliberately, his body temperature rising rapidly.

Kuzan's body was covered in a layer of frost, and he stared at Kuzan without giving an inch.

"The Navy should be independent. It should act according to its own sense of justice, not according to the orders of the Celestial Dragons."

"Kuzan, do you know what you're saying?"

Akainu, his face filled with shock and rage, roared.

"You've seen what Wano Country looks like. Why do you think it's like this? Also, the Buster Call was created to cover up the past."

Kuzan suddenly stood up. Although his voice wasn't loud, everyone could tell that he was somewhat agitated.

"A world without rules is worse."

Akainu snorted coldly, barely suppressing his anger as he spoke.

"Then create a rule, a rule that takes care of everyone, instead of just taking care of those parasites in the Holy Land."

The others stared in disbelief at the two arguing, not daring to even breathe loudly.

"You think you can do it? Who do you think you are?"

Akainu snorted coldly.

"Just because I can't do it doesn't mean others can't."

"You mean Dunn? He's strong, but the Hunter's Guild itself represents disorder. Do you think everything they do is right? An unrestrained Hunter's Guild only brings chaos."

Akainu retorted through gritted teeth.

"The Hunter's Guild will become the maintainers of the future order."

At this moment, Sengoku suddenly interrupted.

Akainu was taken aback and suddenly turned to look at Sengoku.

That's what I mean.

Akainu looked at Sengoku with wary eyes.

"Sakazuki".

Lieutenant General Tsuru raised his hand, easing the tension slightly.

"Sit down first. Once everything is explained, you can make your own choice."

Kizaru lifted his eyelids slightly, quickly scanned the area, and then focused his attention back on his hands.

"Dun came before, when Wano Country was destroyed."

Sengoku raised his finger and pointed in the direction that was originally Wano Country, now the Hades battleship.

"There is no possibility of reconciliation between him and the World Government, but the existence of the Navy is necessary for this world."

"So, Warring States Marshal, you've surrendered?"

Akainu had just sat down when he heard this and almost jumped up again.

"Sakazuki".

Sengoku looked at Akainu.

"To become a Fleet Admiral, one must consider the interests of the entire navy. If we intervene in this war, the navy will suffer a devastating blow."

"Warring States" said in a deep voice.

"You mean the Hunter's Guild?"

"No, I'm talking about Dunn."

The Warring States period shook its head.

"The Navy has always been under the control of the Ten Black government, but this time, it's an opportunity."

"He might be lying to you. If he wins the fight against the World Government, the next step might be the Navy, and then they'll take you down one by one."

Akainu was breathing heavily, his eyes blazing with fire.

"no need."

Lieutenant General Crane shook his head.

"Even if the Navy intervenes, the outcome is already decided. There are only two possible results: either the World Government is destroyed, or the world is destroyed."

Lieutenant General Tsuru's words left many people looking surprised.

"Couldn't it be that the Hunter's Guild failed?"

Peach Rabbit asked in confusion.

"That's impossible. If the World Government could do that, the Hunter Guild wouldn't have been able to develop. That guy, Dunn, can do everything himself, he just needs some time."

"Lieutenant General Tsuru!"

Akainu looked at her upon hearing this.

"If that's the case, then isn't this guy even more dangerous? If he really wins, he might become an even more ferocious entity than the World Government."

"Oh? Admiral Sakazuki, you admit the World Government is ruthless?"

Kizaru, who was focusing all his attention on his hands and pretending not to exist, suddenly looked up and pouted.

"Borsalino, I have no intention of playing word games with you."

"This is not a word game; it's a discussion about the future of the navy. To be or not to be, the choice is actually quite simple."

Kizaru sat up slightly.

"As the Marshal said, this world always needs order, and the Hunter Guild cannot become the maintainer of order unless it changes. If the future world still needs an order maintainer, the Navy is the best choice."

"Without the World Government, the Navy could fully uphold its justice and eradicate all injustice."

Kizaru's words made many naval officers somewhat interested.

Although the Navy is subject to the control of the World Government, there are many Navy officers who disapprove of the World Government's actions and those disgusting Celestial Dragons.

Therefore, when Dunn attacked Mary Geoise twice before, many naval personnel applauded.

To condone the evil deeds of the Celestial Dragons is worse than committing evil deeds oneself.

However, the Navy could not disobey orders from the World Government.

Given the opportunity now, many people are tempted to take it.

Even Akainu, after understanding Kizaru's words, lowered his head in deep thought.

"I will not force you to surrender, nor will I force the other naval personnel to make their own choices."

Zhan Guo spoke in a deep voice.

"But I hope that when you make your choice, you will understand why you joined the Navy."

"For justice!"

Kizaru said somewhat lazily.

"Borsalino!"

Sengoku frowned and looked at Kizaru. Kizaru, who had just started to speak, quickly raised his hand to indicate that he would shut up.

"My orders will now be relayed to all the navy personnel, and you will have to make your choices."

Zhan Guo waved his hand.

The naval officers present exchanged bewildered glances and then left one after another.

After looking around, Akainu saw that Garp and the others hadn't moved, so he decided to stay as well.

Sengoku glanced at Akainu, said nothing more, and got up and walked out.

"This is the time when the Navy is least affected by the World Government. We don't need to worry about the World Government's orders for the time being. However, there are a large number of people planted by the World Government within the Navy. They are all leading other Navy personnel into this destructive war."

"The Warring States period was unavoidable."

Lieutenant General Crane shook his head.

The people planted by the World Government are definitely not ordinary marines; in fact, many base commanders are of this type.

In this situation, with these people bringing their entire naval base into the war, the outcome is self-evident.

"The Hunter's Guild isn't that strong."

Akainu spoke in a deep voice.

He has calmed down now and has thought a lot about it.

He also paid close attention to the Hunter's Guild's intelligence, and thus uncovered a great deal of information.

The Hunter Guild has grown too fast.

However, rapid development inevitably leads to a mix of good and bad practices.

He was skeptical about how much combat effectiveness this would bring.

Why has the Hunter's Guild grown so rapidly?

Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Akainu and asked a question.

Akainu was taken aback.

However, Vice Admiral Tsuru did not wait for Akainu's reply and continued talking to himself.

"Because of Dunn's influence and his two attacks on the Holy Land, do you think that all the countries in this world are willing to be exploited by the World Government forever? Even the member states are not willing to accept it."

But before, no one dared to resist, because once they did, they had no choice but to die.

But now, there's another possibility.

"The reason why the Hunter Guild has grown so fast is that, apart from those who joined the Hunter Guild voluntarily, the rest were sent by various countries or forces. And these people are the ones who most want to see the World Government fall."

Garp's sudden words drew the attention of the others to his face.

"Why are you looking at me like that? You don't think I'm a fool, do you?"

"I really didn't expect Vice Admiral Garp to see it so clearly," Kizaru said with a smile.

"Ahem, someone just reminded me."

Garp scratched his face somewhat awkwardly.

"Compared to those hunters who joined the Hunter Guild on their own, those who joined for other reasons are the main force. After all, they can now do their best because someone is holding back the pressure from the World Government."

As long as Dunn doesn't fall, the greatest pressure won't fall on anyone else.

"In the end, it's still this guy."

Akainu let out a long breath and said in a deep voice.

"If Admiral Akainu can defeat him, then the world will operate according to your justice."

Kuzan looked at Akainu and said.

"You don't need to provoke me."

Upon hearing this, Akainu glanced at Kuzan, clearly displeased.

"It seems that Admiral Akainu has made his choice."

Kizaru also spoke up.

"Not really, I'll use my own eyes to see."

After saying that, Akainu suddenly stood up.

"I will leave with my fleet to witness the start of this war firsthand."

"If it's convenient."

Kuzan spoke again.

Akainu stopped, but did not turn around.

"If you're in the mood, take care of those demons that have escaped; after all, they've already started spreading to other places."

"I understand."

Akainu responded and then left.

"What you're saying..." Lieutenant General Tsuru looked at Aokiji.

"Yes, I think it's very likely." Aokiji nodded seriously.

"That's terrible."

Lieutenant General Tsuru sighed.

"Those monsters are not easy to deal with. If they were very strong before they became monsters, they are simply walking killing machines."

"I'm going to get some exercise."

Garp stood up and stretched his shoulders.

"It's the same thing as Rocks," Sengoku reminded him.

"I know, but there's no one right now with strength comparable to Rocks."