Uchiha's personal opinion

"I'm not here today to persuade you to surrender; I just feel that you need to know these things..."

After finishing his speech, he helped Capra adjust the thin quilt, patted him on the shoulder, signaled the naval lieutenant commander to stay, and then left with Hinata Shinki.

"...You and I need to talk about this seriously, and explain the whole story from beginning to end."

Lieutenant General Garp sighed and said, "Don't worry, we've taken precautions. No matter what happens, I can handle it..."

……

"From this point on, the navy, as a military force, will essentially withdraw from the world stage..."

After receiving the battle report from Marine Headquarters in Marineford, Uchiha Tokumitsu said the following.

Sakumo Hatake, Hanzo of the Salamander, and Ashura, who were reviewing recent intelligence summaries, all shook their heads, finding it unbelievable.

Frankly speaking, it makes no sense from any angle that such a powerful opponent would suddenly self-destruct on the eve of a major battle.

Now it seems as if the five elders of the world government have been possessed, and they are afraid that they will die not quickly enough.

According to reports from the Second Army's directly subordinate units, after Sengoku brazenly announced via live world broadcast that the Navy would "not obey orders and set things right," a violent internal strife suddenly broke out at the Navy Headquarters.

The civil war was so fierce and bloody that it even razed Marine Headquarters in Marineford to the ground.

In other words, the headquarters, which once served as the world's naval command center, no longer exists. The G1 branch in the New World direction has some legal issues. Some naval branches that have not experienced internal strife either remain neutral or directly collude with the member kingdoms in their territories, donning the guise of the kingdom's army.

Furthermore, according to Minato Namikaze's report, after Sengoku issued the naval declaration of independence, only three naval branches in the New World decided to support the Fleet Admiral's decision and dispatched their branch fleets to join the war against the pseudo-world government.

Many other branches were either embroiled in internal strife and unable to take care of themselves, or chose to remain neutral and feign death. In short, although Sengoku's declaration dismantled the World Government's military presence in the three seas, it failed to successfully gather the old forces from various regions to form a new force capable of influencing the course of the world. The navy now gathered in the G1 branch is at best a 'civilian force' that is only slightly stronger than the Three Emperors' fleet.

"Your Majesty, a report from the New World..."

A Royal Guard ninja instantly appeared before the throne, knelt on one knee, and reported: "The three admirals of the Navy Headquarters plan to conduct a live broadcast to the world in one hour and issue a joint declaration!"

"Why didn't you do this sooner..."

Sakumo Hatake couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

If the three admirals had spoken out earlier, they might have been able to salvage the situation. But now that three days have passed and the World Government has done everything it could, speaking out now would be counterproductive.

"They probably need time to reach a consensus internally..."

Hanzo the Salamander shared his conjecture.

Uchiha Tokumitsu and others also deeply agreed.

However, for the ninja world, the division of the pirate world is a very good thing.

"Couldn't those people in Mary Geoise have stopped their live stream?"

Ashura scratched his head, still unable to figure it out.

"It doesn't matter anymore..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu handed over the intelligence compilation in his hand and said, "In that case, let's raise our banner!"

"Righteousness lies with the Eastern Army!"

Chapter 564 The Old Immortal's Wondrous Calculation

"Eastern Army..."

In the Hall of Power in Mary Geoise, the Five Elders, who were ordered to defy the world and launch an indiscriminate attack on the Navy using secret weapons, sat down together once again.

The Sabaody Archipelago has been captured by the massive fleet of remnants of the Kingdom, which has raised the banner of the "Eastern Army." Furthermore, the Marine Headquarters at Marineford has been destroyed due to internal strife, effectively cutting off shipping routes in the South China Sea towards Paradise. Even if Zephyr's new navy were willing to provide aid, it would be unable to return in a short time, nor could it pose a threat to the remnant fleet, which possesses an absolute advantage in ship performance, before the new warships in the South China Sea are launched.

Therefore, the military forces in the South China Sea that world governments can control can only exist as statistical figures on paper, and cannot be mobilized for use in war.

Although protected by the 'Supreme God' and possessed 'secret weapons' as a deterrent, they were not yet worried about the rebellious Navy nearby or the 'remnants of the Great Kingdom' attempting to reverse the tide of history. However, the aggressive hostile forces were blocking their doorway. What was even more distressing was that since the Hidden Mist Pirates plundered the fleet transporting Celestial Gold on the Grand Line, the Holy Land of Mary Geoise had not received any more Celestial Gold offerings due to the frequent warfare, and life had become somewhat tight. In addition, the unstable situation prevented them from going out to lord it over others, and the Celestial Dragons and world nobles who did not know of 'Lord Im's' existence were also suffering, and they all had some grievances.

Therefore, the five elders, who were high and mighty, decided to sit down and talk about how to ease the current situation. After all, they also needed to demonstrate their value and couldn't go to 'Lord Im' for everything.

"The rebels and the Three Emperors are consolidating their power, and they pose the greatest threat."

The God of Scientific Defense, Jaigolusia Satan, said: "Therefore, first annihilate the rebels of the New World, then turn around and slaughter the Eastern Army of Paradise!"

"really……"

Legal Martial God Topman Vochuli Saint nodded: "You should have seen the world broadcast of the three generals, right... Those rebels have no chance of turning back, but these traitors within the family are the most hateful!"

"More importantly, the traitor Sengoku knows a lot of things... so we can't let him live!"

Financial Martial God Izambaron V. Nassjuro then added:

Although the other two had different opinions, they did not say anything more after the three had already expressed their views.

After all, for them, unity among those in supreme power is the most important thing.

"Then let the air force go!"

The God of Defense, Jaigolusia Satan, said, "He still has considerable power at his disposal; it's time to wear down the remnants of these old armies!"

"Only through the purification of flames can the door to a new world be opened!"

The four of them recited in unison.

……

"...The 'justice' proclaimed by the world government is actually a lie to cover up their crimes. In the name of maintaining peace, they brutally oppress and exploit countries around the world. Their lust for power and greed have plunged our world into endless chaos and suffering."

In the office of the entire family commander of Mary Geoise, Kong was reading aloud the live broadcast declaration of the former three admirals of the Navy Headquarters in front of his subordinates, word by word, without any regard for what his subordinates, who were sweating profusely, were thinking.

"The Navy is not a tool of the Celestial Dragons; the Navy is the guardian of justice. The Navy will use our power to restore true justice to the world. We will use our voices to awaken the dormant conscience! We will use our power to hold the pseudo-world government accountable for their crimes!"

"This passage is very well written, don't you think?"

Steel Bone Kong raised his head and said to his subordinates with a smile, "I didn't expect those guys to be quite eloquent!"

"By the way, you all probably watched the live streams of the three admirals, right? After all, you guys don't have much connection with the Navy, so CIPHER POL wouldn't investigate that thoroughly..."

Although he didn't receive a reply from his subordinates, Kong continued, "Don't you have any thoughts at all? Shouldn't you say something or something?"

The subordinates shook their heads frantically, indicating that they had no other ideas whatsoever.

After all, apart from the Celestial Dragons, all the officials at all levels of the World Government in Mary Geoise are now living in fear, afraid that the CIPHER POL will come knocking on their door and take them away.

For them, the luckiest thing in the world would be to be able to tell these vengeful ghosts, "You've come to the wrong place, the person you're after is next door," when CIPHER POL agents knock on the door. Therefore, they wouldn't dare to easily express their opinions on such matters.

But steel skeletons are different.

After all, he is the Supreme Commander of the World Government's armed forces. Although this position is largely honorary, in the current situation where the Navy has basically rebelled or established its own independent forces, Kong is the only one who can still stabilize the World Government's directly subordinate forces in areas such as the Holy Land Mary Geoise, Reverse Mountain, and the Red Line.

Therefore, even though Kong Kong also came from the Navy and had a close relationship with Sengoku and others, the Five Elders regarded him with even greater respect. They not only did not show any suspicion, but also directly handed over all the existing troops to him, showing no intention of changing commanders at the last minute. After all, the reason why Sengoku took over as Fleet Admiral was largely due to Kong Kong's recommendation.

"This is so boring..."

Steelbone Kong said a lot but received no response from his subordinates, so he got a little bored and flipped to the last page of the three generals' live stream recording. "Hmm... none of you are as interesting as this."

Then, Steelbone Kong began to read aloud with great emotion: "Hereby, we call upon all our naval comrades, and all people of conscience, to join us in fighting for world peace and justice. This is an arduous battle, but we must persevere. For only through our efforts can world peace and justice be achieved!"

"Such a vivid and expressive article could certainly not have been written by those three muscle-bound idiots."

Steelbone sighed: "It's most likely the work of Chief Advisor Crane..."

This also shows that it wasn't just the highest levels of the navy who raised the flag in rebellion; even the vice admirals, who were at the core, had changed their minds.

But to be honest, if Kong the Steel Bone were to encounter a similar indiscriminate attack, he would probably rebel on the spot.

Therefore, he would not verbally condemn these colleagues and juniors, but this did not prevent the Commander-in-Chief, as a beneficiary of the existing system, from continuing to lead the subsequent suppression campaign.

"Knock knock!"

A knock came at the office door, and a CP agent entered. He glanced at everyone in the office, then said respectfully, "Commander-in-Chief, I have been ordered to deliver the operational requirements to you..."

"Give it to me!"

Steel Bone Kong waved his hand, signaling the agent to step forward, take the operational requirements personally signed by the Five Elders, and open them on the spot.

The CP agent didn't leave either, but stayed where he was and looked everyone over again.

What are you still doing here?

Steel Bone Kong looked up, clearly displeased, and said, "Aren't you going to arrest those innocent people who don't know the truth? Why are you still here?"

"Commander-in-Chief, the esteemed figures in the Hall of Power request that I hear your detailed battle plans and deployment time, and that we work backwards from there to develop a strategic plan..."

The CP agent said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Humph!"

Kong slammed the file back onto the table, stood up, unleashed his Armament Haki, and punched the CP agent away.

But this is just venting; the things that still need to be done still need to be done.

"Three days from now, everyone except the troops stationed on the coast towards Paradise and at Upside Down Mountain will join me in battle!"

Steel Bone also made a decision.

The subordinates looked at each other in bewilderment.

They didn't know why Kong, the supreme commander, would make such a hasty decision. After all, among the armed forces that the World Government could control, no one could rival the Navy's Fleet Admiral, Admiral, and the Three Emperors!

"Don't question it, just do it!"

Steelbone understood his subordinates' thoughts, but with a wave of his hand, he interrupted them without any room for argument.

"As ordered!"

The officers, who had been pampered for many years, had no choice but to bow and step back, and hurriedly began to tidy up the weak and feeble army.

……

However, it was the 'Eastern Army' from the direction of the amusement park that launched the first offensive.

Fugaku Uchiha's Second Army Corps first easily captured Marineford, the Marine Headquarters which had been razed to the ground in the civil war, and planted the blood flag of the Uchiha Dynasty on the high ground of the ruins of the old Marine Building; then he defeated the fleet of the Hydra Pirates, which had been hesitant to advance—that is, the army led by Boa Hancock, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

The proud and arrogant "Empress" didn't even have a chance to use her petrification ability from the Love Love Fruit at close range before being driven to flee in disarray by the intense bombardment. Only her flagship, the Kuja Pirate, managed to escape; the rest of the fleet perished.

Meanwhile, the First and Fifth Corps, led by Hanzo the Salamander and Sakumo Hatake, began a patrol to directly attack Reverse Mountain, launching an intensive artillery bombardment offensive.

As for the coastal artillery fortifications deployed by the World Government, they were destroyed before a single shot could be fired due to range limitations.

However, Kong still had no intention of changing the battle plan. He still gathered those weak troops from the Red Earth Continent, preparing to send Sengoku and the others a wave of battle achievements.

As for the Five Elders of Mary Geoise, they seemed unmoved, and the World Government officials couldn't tell whether they were failing to see the situation clearly or were simply overconfident and believed they had everything under control.

Just as the cannons roared across Upside Down Mountain, the Five Elders received Im's summons once again.