One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

The entire meeting was swift and efficient, clearly indicating that the Navy had already made detailed plans, and the so-called "meeting" was more of a one-sided deployment and communication.

"The above is the basic arrangement for this defensive operation." Sengoku closed the document in his hand and glanced at each of the Seven Warlords present. "In the days leading up to the execution, you will all stay in accommodations arranged by the Marine Headquarters."

If you have any needs, please ask the officer in charge of receiving you.

He paused, his tone firm and unwavering: "But please remember—no one may leave the designated area without permission, and no one may interfere with the Navy's normal combat readiness work."

"They really treat us like mere tools, huh?" Doflamingo's lips always held that enigmatic, half-smile.

Mihawk crossed his arms, his gaze still fixed on the window, as if none of this concerned him.

Xiong closed the book and nodded quietly.

Jinbe opened his eyes and said in a deep voice, "I understand."

Hancock merely raised her chin slightly, not even bothering to respond, her arrogant attitude evident.

Moria let out a strange "hee-hee-hee" laugh, his scarlet eyes sweeping over Sengoku, then glancing almost imperceptibly in V's direction.

"Then, the meeting is adjourned." Zhan Guo stood up and announced the meeting was over.

Just as everyone was about to get up and leave, V suddenly raised his hand and spoke again: "Marshal Sengoku, please wait a moment."

Sengoku stopped what he was doing, his gaze returning to V, his brows furrowing slightly: "Is there anything else?"

"Regarding that matter I mentioned before—"

V adjusted his glasses and calmly looked at Sengoku. "You should have already arranged the permission to conduct experiments in Impel Down, the deep-sea prison, right?"

The other seven warlords immediately stopped what they were doing and looked over with puzzled expressions.

Sengoku frowned silently, seemingly bothered by V raising the question at such an inopportune time.

But then he nodded: "Yes, the application has indeed been approved."

"According to procedure, you need to travel with the warship escorting the prisoners."

He glanced at his watch: "There's a transport ship heading to Impel Down this afternoon."

"If you are ready, you can set sail on that ship."

"This afternoon?" V raised an eyebrow, then grinned. "The timing is perfect."

Just then, the conference room door was pushed open.

A lieutenant colonel in a standard naval uniform, looking capable, walked in and saluted the Seven Warlords of the Sea present.

"Gentlemen, please follow me."

The lieutenant colonel's voice was loud and clear as his gaze swept over the seven warlords present.

"The headquarters has arranged temporary accommodations for you. For the next few days, please rest and wait in the designated area, ready to be dispatched at any time."

"Let's go, Luffy."

V patted Luffy on the shoulder.

"Let's see how the place the Navy has prepared for us is. It'll also be a good opportunity for Zoro to experience the intensity of the Navy's training."

The group of people lifted their legs and were about to leave the conference room with the naval lieutenant colonel.

However, at that moment, a deep and calm voice suddenly rang out from beside the conference table:

"Lord Luffy, Lord V, please wait."

"Ok?"

V and Luffy instinctively turned around.

The speaker was none other than Jinbe, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea who had not yet betrayed the Navy.

He slowly rose to his feet, his imposing figure beneath the kimono exuding a calm and unwavering aura, his blue skin gleaming faintly under the conference room lights.

Luffy stopped and tilted his head: "Is there something you need?"

Jinbe walked up to the two of them, first bowing respectfully, then raising his face with a serious and sincere gaze:

"This old man would like to speak with you two alone, is that alright?"

V raised an eyebrow slightly.

He had originally wanted to find an opportunity to chat with this "future Straw Hat member," but he didn't expect the other party to bring it up on his own initiative.

“Okay.” V answered without much thought.

If possible, V would certainly like Jinbe to officially join the Straw Hat Pirates as he did in the original timeline.

This is not only because Jinbe himself is strong and experienced in combat, but also because he represents the power and stance of the entire Fishman Island.

Fishman Island, as a crucial passage to the New World, possesses undeniable strategic significance and potential resources.

The deep sea is an important area that cannot be ignored in the world of One Piece.

V had even seen many analyses from content creators suggesting that the legendary treasure might be hidden somewhere in the deep sea.

Chapter 205: No more pretense, the truth comes out.

A moment later, in the temporary rest area prepared by the Marine Headquarters for the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

This is a relatively independent coastal area with a wide view, where several simple and sturdy white buildings are scattered. In the distance, you can see the masts of warships standing in the harbor and the busy soldiers.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, blew in, but it couldn't dispel the tension that permeated the air.

Nami, Zoro, Sanji, and the others followed the location information shared by V through brain-computer interfaces and found their way here.

As soon as they turned the corner of a building, they saw V and Luffy standing in an open space, and opposite them stood an exceptionally burly fishman with dark blue skin.

He seemed to be whispering something to V and Luffy, the sea breeze ruffling his short hair and making his steady voice faintly waft over.

“That’s… ‘Knight of the Sea’ Jinbe?” Nami slowed her pace and whispered to her companions beside her.

Knowing that a meeting of the Seven Warlords of the Sea was to be held today, they were not particularly surprised, but they were puzzled as to why this Warlord of the Sea would be here.

However, when Nami, Zoro, and the others approached, the scene before them made them pause in surprise.

Luffy was laughing heartily as he forcefully patted Jinbe's broad shoulder. The force was so strong that even Jinbe, a fish-man known for his strength, had his lips twitch slightly, but he didn't flinch. Instead, a helpless yet tolerant expression appeared on his face.

"Hahahaha... I see!" Luffy laughed so hard his eyes narrowed into slits, his rubber arm around Jinbe's neck, as if they were old friends. "So you're Ace's friend!"

He released his grip, put his hands on his hips, puffed out his chest, and spoke with a tone that was both matter-of-fact and brimming with pure joy:

"Since you're Ace's friend, then you're our friend too!"

Jinbe rubbed his shoulder, which was a little numb from being patted, and a gentle smile appeared on his calm face.

He looked at Luffy with the tolerance of an elder, then turned to the approaching Straw Hat crew and nodded slightly in greeting.

"I am honored that you think so highly of me, Lord Luffy." Jinbe's voice was deep and calm. "Brother Ace has mentioned you all to me many times, especially you, Lord Luffy."

"Meeting him today, I can confirm that he is indeed as he described... a very straightforward and forthright person."

“However…” Jinbe’s tone shifted, a deep, serious expression appearing on his blue face, “I’ve taken the liberty of disturbing you here, not only to meet Brother Ace’s family, but also because of another matter…”

"I have some information regarding the public execution at Marineford that I would like to share with you all."

"Intelligence?" V raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "Tell me about it."

Jinbe took a deep breath, glanced around to make sure no Navy was listening, then lowered his voice, his wide-open fish-man eyes piercingly sharp:

"You may not know this..."

"In fact, within the World Government, there has always been a powerful and mysterious violent organization... They are known as the [Knights of God]."

"The Knights of God?" Luffy tilted his head, looking completely bewildered.

The Straw Hat crew, however, looked at Jinbe with surprise.

V had, of course, already shared information about the Knights of God with them.

I just didn't expect... Jinbe would mention their names at this time.

Jinbe clearly didn't notice the expressions on the other people's faces.

"While the information about them isn't exactly a complete secret, it's certainly not something an ordinary person could know."

"The reason I knew about their existence was because I heard about it from my older brother, Fisher Tiger, many years ago."

He paused, as if recalling that heavy past, a shadow passing over his blue face.

"The Knights of God are composed of the most elite and ruthless members of the Celestial Dragons."

"They act with utter impunity, regarding all non-Celestial Dragons as ants... no, perhaps even less than ants."

Jinbe's gaze swept over Luffy and V, finally settling on Luffy's clear and determined eyes, his tone growing increasingly serious:

"Based on my guess, they are very likely to appear on the next battlefield."

He already knew Luffy's personality from Ace's words.

Like his sworn brother, he was passionate, straightforward, and intolerant of injustice. To put it nicely, he was brave and fearless; to put it bluntly, he was young and impetuous, easily swayed by his emotions.

Jinbe was very worried.

He worried that if Luffy witnessed the God Knights' disregard for human life on the battlefield, he would lose his temper and rashly attack.

Faced with such a group of unfathomable opponents composed of elite Celestial Dragons, any impulsive action could lead to devastating consequences.

“If you encounter them,” Jinbe’s voice deepened, carrying the admonition and worry of an elder, “I hope you… will be extremely careful.”

He didn't put it too bluntly, but the unspoken meaning was already clear.

Luffy blinked, seemingly still processing the concept of a "knightly order composed of Celestial Dragons".

He scratched his head and grinned, "Celestial Dragons and all that...it sounds infuriating!"

V had said long ago that the greatest enemy hindering their freedom was the Celestial Dragons.

Jinpei's heart tightened.

really……

At this moment, V took a step forward, slightly closer to Jinbe, a faint smile playing on his lips, his voice gentle yet carrying a certain profound meaning:

"Thank you very much for your information, Lord Jinbe."

He paused briefly, mimicking Shen Ping's tone, and looked directly at the other person: