Chapter 326: Chapter 327: The Fleet Admiral, Admiral, and Chief of Staff’s Discussion
"Extra! Extra! Germa 66 clashes fiercely with the Chris Pirates!"
"Has the Germa Kingdom declared war on the Clifford Kingdom?"
"A chance encounter or intentional? Germa 66 intrudes into Brady Island waters!"
"Warlord Golden Ring Aeridar effortlessly sinks two Germa 66 warships, displaying monstrous power!"
The next morning, newspapers fluttered everywhere, their headlines dominated by the conflict between the Chris Pirates and Germa 66.
As a Warlord of the Sea and a renowned Great Pirate in the New World, Aeridar’s every move was scrutinized. Germa 66 was also a notorious evil army, active worldwide as mercenaries. A conflict between these two forces was certainly no minor affair.
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Borsalino, adorned in a justice coat with golden shoulder pads, sat in a chair, holding a teacup, and leisurely drawled, "Oh~ he effortlessly defeated a powerful organization like Germa 66. How... terrifying."
"Someone saw that man flying freely in the sky, not using Geppo. It seems his power has grown considerably," Chief of Staff Tsuru said, setting down her teacup and picking up the newspaper from her lap, facing Kizaru.
"Considering the neutral zone acknowledged by the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates, his influence is far more terrifying than his strength," Fleet Admiral Sengoku frowned, looking at the newspaper. A thick-bellied goat with a bell was curiously looking around on his desk.
"Intelligence speculates that the SS drug appearing on the black market originated from that man, but we have no concrete evidence," Chief of Staff Tsuru stated calmly, looking at Sengoku.
Hearing Tsuru’s words, Sengoku was startled, his expression turning serious. "Let’s assume the SS drug truly came from that man. If he’s provided large quantities of it to the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates, that would explain the neutral zone situation."
"The SS drug?! That’s good stuff!" Borsalino clicked his tongue. "It can turn an ordinary person into a Super Soldier with over a hundred Doriki without side effects. Recently, it’s even been selling for 3.3 million Berries per dose on the black market."
"Furthermore, according to Dr. Vegapunk’s research, this drug also has the effect of repairing genetic defects. As long as there’s no physical impediment, even someone with heart disease or skin conditions can become a Super Soldier with over a hundred Doriki after taking the drug, and they’ll return to normal, no longer plagued by illness. Although it’s only effective once for full transformation, long-term use can even improve the physique and slow aging for powerful individuals like Fleet Admiral Sengoku."
"Once the SS drug truly flows in large quantities to the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates, they’ll be able to produce large numbers of elite soldiers like products. This is a very terrifying outcome, potentially even breaking the balance of the sea," Tsuru said gravely after hearing Borsalino’s words.
While there were many monstrously strong individuals in the world, their numbers were extremely small compared to the global population. Moreover, it was impossible for every location to have such powerful individuals guarding it, or for every battle to include them, or for every task to be handled by them.
Therefore, once the high-level powerhouses on both sides were tied down, the role of these elite troops would become apparent. If the enemy’s mid-to-lower tier forces couldn’t stop them, the outcome of the battle would be obvious. Thus, Chief of Staff Tsuru’s statement about breaking the balance of the sea was not impossible.
"Well, well~ That’s truly a frightening prospect," Borsalino’s hand, holding his teacup, involuntarily paused.
"Investigate! Whether it came from that man or not, we must find the source of the SS drug," Sengoku’s expression changed, his voice exceptionally cold, almost to the point of slamming the table.
"I hear the government is also investigating. They also want to obtain the SS drug’s formula, but Nakor City is a den of vice, with too many entangled interests, so they can’t find anything," Chief of Staff Tsuru said calmly. "And even if it is traced back to that man, what is the Navy’s jurisdiction?"
"Like, take him out? Steal the formula?" Borsalino suggested, pouting.
"Take him out... On what grounds?" Chief of Staff Tsuru glanced at Kizaru. "And would you go? Or do you think you’d succeed?"
"That monster... pretend I didn’t say anything," Borsalino decisively lowered his head, leisurely sipping his tea.
Leaving aside the consequences and repercussions of the Navy attacking a Warlord of the Sea without just cause. If he were to lead a fleet alone to attack the Clifford Kingdom, the result would only be defeat.
Because if the speculation was correct, the Chris Pirates would undoubtedly possess a large number of Super Soldiers, and Borsalino had no confidence in defeating that man quickly, meaning he would inevitably be tied down.
Without Kizaru overseeing the fleet, and with the disadvantage in numbers and elite troops, if a battle were to start, perhaps very few beyond himself would survive.
The Navy couldn’t afford such losses.
Although Akainu, who was guarding G-1 Base, could go to support, if Akainu and the main force of the New World Marines moved, the Yonko would definitely seize this opportunity.
Even if Whitebeard and Red-Haired Shanks didn’t make a move, Kaido and Big Mom would certainly not let this opportunity pass, leading to a stalemate.
Seeing Kizaru’s demeanor, Sengoku almost died of anger. He gave up so easily? Couldn’t he show some of the spirit of a Marine Admiral?
"In other words, Golden Ring Aeridar and Doflamingo, the Heavenly Yaksha, hold the reins of the New World’s monsters. If they fall, the seas will run wild," Tsuru rolled her eyes, a hint of helplessness in her tone.
"Damn it, I knew this man would cause big trouble eventually," Sengoku gritted his teeth.
"However, given that man’s current strength and influence, an imbalance in the sea wouldn’t benefit him either," Tsuru analyzed further. "So he definitely won’t allow any single faction to dominate. If the SS drug truly is his doing, we can also buy it from him. It’s just a matter of spending some money."
"That’s actually a good idea," Sengoku’s eyes lit up.
While purchasing from pirates went against the name of justice, it could be a compromise for the sake of eliminating evil, maintaining the balance of the sea, and strengthening the Navy’s forces.
Rumble!
Suddenly, a massive boom came from outside.
"Marines! Come! Come and kill me!"
A deafening voice followed, almost turning into a physical sound wave, like a gale sweeping through the entire Marine Headquarters.
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