Lord of the Stars of the Grand Line

After learning that Ace had been captured, he began to think about how to deal with the situation in order to maximize the Navy's 'interests'!

They wouldn't waste such an important piece. The strategist's attributes from the Warring States period were fully utilized, and in the very first moment, the outline of a terrifying plan appeared in his mind...

Chapter 141 Naval Headquarters Supreme Conference

Of course, this plan also requires Ace's identity to be completely confirmed, otherwise it cannot be carried out perfectly!

Then, Sengoku made several more phone calls, first ordering Magellan to lead the Impeldon prison to send people to meet N'Zoth's warships.

On the Grand Line, the Navy is able to provide the fastest real-time support and action because its major agencies have dedicated shipping lanes controlled by several massive sea gates.

This type of waterway would not only multiply their sailing speed but also pose almost no danger.

Sengoku's order was for N'Zoth and Magellan to meet on this route in case of unforeseen circumstances!

Furthermore, it was specifically stated that after Ace was brought back to Impel Down Prison, he would be imprisoned in the sixth level of Infinite Hell!

You should know that this is a place specifically for imprisoning the strongest pirates. Characters like Shiki the Golden Lion and Bullet, who are at the level of Emperors, are all VIP members of Infinite Hell.

Now, Ace is about to enjoy the same treatment, which shows how much Sengoku values ​​him. This upcoming action may have a significant impact on the navy, world governments, and even the entire ocean landscape!

In addition, Sengoku ordered all senior naval officers who were out on missions to stop their current tasks and return to headquarters as quickly as possible!

No matter how important the mission, it must take a backseat in the current situation; Ace's matter is of utmost importance!

The storm is brewing, and although this matter has not yet spread, only Sengoku knows about it within the entire Navy Headquarters.

Even so, the grim atmosphere felt different from usual; a tense and chilling aura permeated the Marine Headquarters, sending shivers down one's spine...

Not long after, news from different directions reached the Navy Headquarters!

There were messages coming back from Whitebeard's territory in the New World, as well as the latest news from Ace's birthplace in the South Blue and the place where he grew up in the East Blue!

It must be said that the Navy's efficiency is quite good when it really gets going. They just hadn't suspected Ace before, so they hadn't paid much attention to it.

But this time, the targeted investigation did uncover some unusual things...

For example, Whitebeard's attitude towards Ace was inexplicable; he seemed to be overly optimistic about him.

Although Whitebeard was already incredibly kind to his "adopted sons," it was unprecedented for someone like Ace to be so kind to them so soon after joining the crew!

After several drunken nights, Whitebeard said something that sounded like he was betting his future on Ace.

The weight of these words is something that even the Marines, let alone the pirates, know what they mean!

These are messages and intelligence sent back from the New World.

In fact, the Navy's foundation is strong enough that even the behemoth-like power of the Four Emperors has Navy personnel infiltrating it.

Even in the completely closed Wano Country, Kaido's territory, the Navy has spies lurking within. Infiltrating Whitebeard's ship wouldn't be too difficult for the Navy.

In addition, even in the Windmill Village of the East Blue Goa Kingdom, many unfamiliar faces have infiltrated in the past two days.

While Sengoku was at Marine Headquarters, he secretly sent people to investigate their hometown, the place where Luffy and Ace grew up.

Some clues were also found!

The information that almost definitively convinced Sengoku that Ace was Roger's son came from Baterilla Island in the South Blue!

This island is Ace's birthplace!

Ace's biological mother, Portgas D. Rouge, was also a member of the D. clan, and Ace himself actually took his mother's surname!

The existence of the D clan is extremely sensitive. As for the surname alone, under normal circumstances, even if it is the mother's surname, there is nothing strange about it.

But now that Ace is suspected of being Roger's son, this kind of thing will be magnified infinitely!

In addition, the Navy's informants discovered that back then, this woman named Rouge had been pregnant for a full twenty months before giving birth to her unborn child...

The woman died on the spot after giving birth.

What does this mean? You have to understand, back then, the Navy was conducting a worldwide search for pregnant women in order to find Roger's son!

Rouge did something that most people would find unbearable and incomprehensible. What this signifies is self-evident...

More importantly, less than twenty years ago, shortly after Roger was executed, Garp made an unprecedented trip to the South China Sea without any mission!

The purpose of their journey is unknown, but their destination is none other than Ace's birthplace, Baterilla Island!

With this information released, almost all the previous information could be ignored. Sengoku was almost certain that Ace was the one who inherited the bloodline of the former Pirate King Roger!

"Garp, you bastard, you kept it from me too! You've really kept it a secret!"

Once this was confirmed, Sengoku was furious and slammed his fist on his desk, startling his pet sheep who was 'destroying' the intelligence nearby.

"It seems we can't delay any longer. We must take immediate action!"

After a while, Sengoku gradually calmed down, his gaze suddenly sweeping across the desk, and he took a page of paper from it.

This piece of paper is actually a portrait, and the person in the portrait is none other than Luo Feng!

"It's that brat again... How come these 017 young people who never appeared on the high seas before have suddenly appeared and become so active in the last two years?"

As they were talking, Zhan Guo picked up another portrait, which also depicted Luo Feng.

The difference is that the former was commissioned by N'Zoth and was only recently delivered, while the one that Sengoku just picked up was commissioned by Smoker when they were in the East Sea!

"Since he appeared, it seems that nothing has ever gone smoothly for this old man. Every time something happens, it seems that this young man is behind the scenes."

"Sigh, yet another remarkable person!"

Sengoku's expression gradually turned serious, and he immediately decided to launch a plan to target Ace!

At least for now, in his view, whether it's Luo Feng or Ace's troubles, the root cause of it all comes down to Roger's last words before his execution twenty years ago, which led to the beginning of the most chaotic era for this sea.

Therefore, the only solution lies with Ace. To end the current chaos, we need to start his plan as soon as possible!

Ace had to make this move. Even if it was out of consideration for his old friend Garp, Sengoku couldn't turn a blind eye this time...

Therefore, Sengoku immediately announced the convening of his highest-level meeting!

Chapter 142 The Prelude to the Summit Begins!

Those who can participate are naturally the most core members of the Navy, such as the three admirals, Garp, staff officer Tsuru, and admiral candidates.

In a scene of this caliber, even an elite lieutenant general wouldn't be qualified to participate!

"How terrifying~ Twenty years have passed, and they actually managed to find this kid. It's unbelievable."

Kizaru, in that familiar, exaggerated, and lazy tone, casually teased while clipping his nails.

Inside the meeting room, after learning that Ace was Roger's son, everyone reacted differently, but most were shocked!

This major incident from twenty years ago was long forgotten after it became difficult to investigate, but it has been brought up again today, and the person in charge has already been caught!

"Those brats who inherited demonic blood should just be executed. Why make such a fuss?"

"Marshal of the Warring States Period, I cannot understand!"

Blood-red magma flowed from Akainu's fist as he spoke impatiently.

To him, anyone who commits even the slightest sin deserves to die, and his solution is simply to kill, regardless of whether innocent people are affected.

Ace, on the other hand, should have died long ago. Now that he has been captured, what chance do we have of letting him live?

A silence fell over the conference room. Aokiji's expression was inscrutable. He glanced at Akainu but didn't say anything more.

"Sakazuki, things aren't as simple as you think!"

"Ace's identity is almost certain; he is the son of the former Pirate King, Roger!"

"Now, he's under Newgate's command and highly valued. I wonder if it's possible to use this as a starting point to end this turbulent era that began after Roger's death!"

Sengoku, with his meticulous mind, explained the operation against Whitebeard's crew and the significance of this battle.

It's basically a desktop version of Marineford!

However, it's not as detailed as the actual Marineford War plan yet. After all, this is just the beginning, and overall planning needs to be done step by step.

During the discussions, the chief strategist, Tsuru, would occasionally speak up, pointing out any gaps or omissions in Sengoku's plan.

The meeting lasted a full day, and in the end, everyone agreed on Marshal Sengoku's grand plan!

Of course, apart from Garp, he didn't utter a single word during the meeting, keeping his head down the entire time. No one could see his expression, but it probably wasn't good...

He knew that his decades-long partner from the Warring States period would not act rashly without absolute certainty.

Today, the entire naval leadership was convened not to discuss how to deal with Ace, but rather how to utilize Ace to specifically change the current situation at sea.

This means that Ace's execution is a done deal.

This operation, which has swept the entire world, is of paramount importance to the Navy and the World Government!

This could very well bring an end to the so-called Age of Exploration, making Whitebeard and his crew's glory a thing of the past, something even Garp, as a naval hero, couldn't change...

"That bastard Ace, he never listened to me, and now this day has come!"

After a day of meetings, Garp, with a sullen face, went to a secluded spot and berated Ace, furious at his lack of ambition!

“Garp…”

Just then, Sengoku and Tsuru also came over. As longtime companions, friends and comrades-in-arms, the two of them naturally knew about Garp and Ace's relationship.

"If I didn't know that kid's true background, I might have turned a blind eye as before, but now..."

"Don't blame me, Garp."

Sengoku's voice was hoarse; if he could, he certainly wouldn't want to see his old partner in a difficult position.

However, as the Fleet Admiral, in charge of the entire navy, he couldn't do it. If it were an ordinary matter, it would be fine, but on such a major issue concerning the future of the entire navy, he couldn't show favoritism.

Sengoku has done more than enough by not telling anyone about Garp and Ace's entanglement in this matter!

"Alright, Sengoku, if we really have to decide to execute him, let this old man see that little guy before he's executed."

"No matter what, I've been his grandfather for twenty years, sigh..."

Chief Advisor He sighed softly, standing between the two old men, and said in a low voice.

From that day on, the Navy's top brass entered a state of tense preparation for war. Meetings were almost non-stop, with one happening at any time, as they continuously refined their plans to target the Four Emperors, Whitebeard!

All of this was within Luo Feng's expectations. In fact, the escalation of this matter was even faster than he had anticipated!

Just two days after the Navy's highest meeting regarding the Whitebeard Pirates, a sudden news report completely ignited the entire pirate world!

Less than five days after Ace was captured, the news appeared on the front page of the World Economic Herald and was carried by countless seagulls to various seas!

The four seas, the Grand Line, the New World, and other places were all visited!