One Piece: Get Stronger by Watching Battles

Impel Down, the underwater prison.

"Major Admiral, we're about to hand over the criminal Ace to Impel Down. Aren't you going to disembark?"

Mike whispered a reminder.

Zhou Ze stood on the ship's side, watching Onigumo escort Ace to the entrance of Impel Down, and shook his head. "No, pass down the order: once the handover is complete, return to Marine Headquarters at full speed."

"Yes"

Mike accepted the order and left.

Zhou Ze then pulled out a Den Den Mushi (snail phone), and typed "blur blur blur."

"Vice Admiral Garp, I..."

"Ah, Major General Zhou Ze, I am Koby..."

Zhou Ze had just opened his mouth when he was interrupted, "Coby? Where's Vice Admiral Garp?"

"The lieutenant general is on a mission and is not at headquarters," Coby replied from the Den Den Mushi, then asked, "Does Major General Zhou Ze have something urgent to discuss with Lieutenant General Garp?"

On a mission? What a coincidence!

Zhou Ze simply didn't believe in such a coincidence. He was certain that the Warring States period, or even those old guys from the World Government, were stirring things up.

"No, it's nothing." Zhou Ze thought for a while before finally breaking the silence. "Coby, inform me immediately when Vice Admiral Garp returns!"

"Yes, Major General!"

"click"

Zhou Ze hung up the Den Den Mushi, his face ashen. Garp had just returned and was sent out on another mission. It seemed that the two great strategists of the Navy, Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru, had made up their minds.

What should I do?

……

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

"Sengoku, have you made up your mind?" General Tsuru rested his arm on his hand, his fingers interlaced, deep in thought.

“Yes, Tsuru, although it’s an order from the World Government, I also think this is an opportunity!” Sengoku stood up from his chair, hands in his pockets, “An opportunity to wipe out the pirates’ fantasies in one fell swoop.”

"I still think it's a bit too risky, Sengoku period."

Lieutenant General Tsuru's expression grew more serious. "Once the balance is broken, it may unleash even more terrifying waves."

“Of course I know that, which is why I need your help even more,” Sengoku said, staring intently at Vice Admiral Tsuru, his eyes resolute.

"Help me refine this plan, and let's sweep all the pirates into the dustbin of history together!"

Chapter 67 Zhou Ze Confronts the Warring States Again (First Update)

"Naval Headquarters hereby instructs all Vice Admirals and above at Marineford Base to proceed immediately to the Headquarters meeting room!"

"I repeat, Naval Headquarters..."

Zhou Ze was stunned when he heard the broadcast that resounded throughout Marineford. He knew what the broadcast meant, but he didn't expect Sengoku to act so quickly.

“Brubrubrubru”

"I am Zhou Ze, who is this?"

Zhou Ze was startled awake by the sudden ringing of the Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter), and answered it with a heavy heart.

"Zhou Ze, did you hear the broadcast? Come over here too!" Lieutenant General Tsuru's voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

"Lieutenant General Tsuru, not a lieutenant general or higher..."

"Just come when I tell you to, don't say anything more!"

"click"

Zhou Ze held the Den Den Mushi that had been hung up on, took a deep breath, composed himself, and pushed open the door to leave.

When he arrived at the council chamber, there were already about 20 vice admirals inside, most of whom Zhou Ze did not recognize.

Among the few people he knew, Lieutenant General Flying Squirrel seemed to be the highest-ranking, sitting in the front of the lieutenant general's section.

Then came Doberman, Ghost Spider, Fire Mountain, and Storoberry. Zhou Ze also spotted the training camp instructor, John Jaendor, in the crowd; his massive frame was too conspicuous.

When everyone saw Zhou Ze appear, they were slightly taken aback, surprised that Zhou Ze, a major general, would be here.

However, they quickly looked away. They realized that it couldn't have been Zhou Ze who had broken in without permission. Moreover, everyone generally acknowledged Zhou Ze's strength, so although they were surprised, no one raised any questions.

John Jarndall also saw Zhou Ze. Because Zhou Ze had tricked him before, he had been punished by Lieutenant General Tsuru, so he didn't give Zhou Ze a friendly look this time.

Zhou Ze gave him an awkward smile, but Jia Enduo just gave a faint hum and turned his head away.

My interpersonal relationships are ridiculously bad; not a single person in this room is willing to give me a smile.

Zhou Ze pursed his lips and quietly sat down cross-legged at the very end.

A long time passed, and it wasn't until there was some commotion inside the meeting hall that there was movement outside the council chamber.

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Chief of Staff Tsuru, and the three admirals of the headquarters have arrived!"

The atmosphere in the council chamber suddenly became solemn, and the lieutenant generals straightened their bodies and backs.

Zhou Ze knew what was going to be discussed next, and he felt very depressed, so he appeared listless.

Sengoku sat at the head of the table, with Tsuru sitting next to him, while the three generals sat at the very front of them.

Zhou Ze noticed that there were several empty seats between the three generals and the lieutenant generals. He figured they must be where Garp and the other lieutenant generals were sitting.

For example, the future general candidates "Chaton" and "Momoto" are said to be stationed in Mary Geoise for a long time, and Zhou Ze has not yet met them.

"cough"

Sengoku cleared his throat to attract everyone's attention, then glanced around and said:

"Today's meeting is a top secret of the Navy Headquarters!"

"No one may divulge what I am about to say!"

"Otherwise, it will be considered treason!"

The solemn voice of the Warring States period made everyone present stiffen.

"Yes"

Everyone responded in unison.

Zhou Ze hesitated, his brows furrowed, and his lips trembled slightly.

Sengoku nodded in satisfaction and was about to speak when Vice Admiral Tsuru spoke first, giving Zhou Ze a strange look.

"Major General Zhou Ze, it seems you have something to say?"

"Swish"

Everyone turned to look at Zhou Ze, who stood frozen in place. Zhan Guo noticed Zhou Ze's furrowed brows and immediately became somewhat displeased.

What are you trying to say?

Zhou Ze's gaze first swept over the group of vice admirals, then over the three admirals, then Vice Admiral Tsuru, and finally over Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

Zhan Guo was greatly angered by Zhou Ze's reaction, and his aura suddenly intensified. "What exactly do you want to say? If you don't say it, then..."

Zhou Ze slowly stood up, his aura suddenly surging, interrupting Zhan Guo's words.

"Oh, how scary, young man!" Kizaru muttered.

Akainu stared sharply at Zhou Ze, while Aokiji pushed his eye patch up a little.

"Marshal Zhan Guo, I request a recess. I have something I wish to say to you!"

As soon as Zhou Ze said he wanted to adjourn the meeting, the meeting room immediately erupted into chaos. The meeting had just begun, and the agenda hadn't even been revealed yet. What kind of adjournment was this?

Upon hearing Zhou Ze's words, Zhan Guo became even more enraged, slamming his fist on the table and rising to his feet.

Do you know what you're saying?

Zhou Ze retorted sharply, "Marshal of the Warring States, do you know what you're trying to say?"

"Wow"

The lieutenant generals whispered in unison, "This is terrible! Major General Zhou Ze is at odds with Marshal Zhan Guo again!"

Lieutenant General Tsuru stood up at this moment. "Silence!"

She glanced at Zhou Ze, then at Zhan Guo, and finally exchanged glances with the three generals.

"Two-hour recess!"

After saying that, he walked out of the council hall first, and only when he reached the door did he turn back and shout to Zhou Ze, who was still confronting Zhan Guo, "What are you still standing there for? Aren't you coming over?"

Upon hearing Lieutenant General He's urging, Zhou Ze's momentum immediately deflated. He felt grateful to the old lady who had helped him many times and had once again secured an adjournment for him this time.

Marshal's office.

Zhan Guo glared angrily at Zhou Ze, "Speak! If you can't give me a reasonable explanation, then you'll be..."

"Ahem," Lieutenant General Tsuru coughed heavily, stopping Sengoku from continuing, then looked at Zhou Ze, "Alright, now that it's just the two of us, you can speak now!"

"Marshal, do you really believe your plan can restore calm to the sea?"

After leaving the council hall, Zhou Ze had been pondering how to persuade the Warring States. He remained silent for a long time before finally speaking.

Lieutenant General Tsuru glanced at Sengoku.

"We've already considered this issue. It's an opportunity, if handled well enough..."

Zhou Ze shook his head. "Lieutenant General He, no, that will only make things worse."

"You knew about my plan?" Sengoku suddenly spoke up. "How did you find out?"

From the moment Zhou Ze requested a recess, Zhan Guo deduced that Zhou Ze seemed to know what he wanted to do. Could it be that the information had been leaked?

The reason Sengoku finally agreed to adjourn the meeting was to clarify this point first. As for canceling the plan, Sengoku had never considered it, and the World Government would not agree to it either.

Zhou Ze remained silent for a long while before saying, "Yes, from the moment I met Ace on Banaro Island, I thought of this possibility!"

"How terrifying, such keen insight!" Kizaru said slowly.

Zhou Ze ignored Kizaru and continued to stare at Sengoku. "Fleet Admiral, this will only end up as a lose-lose situation."