The East China Sea border.
Crossing the calm belt and entering the East China Sea, Sengoku took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Full speed ahead and rendezvous with the East China Sea Navy."
Although the East China Sea Navy had been routed and he didn't know how many would still be reachable, he had to persevere, contact the scattered navy, and break through the Black Tortoise Navy's blockade.
"Buru buru buru!"
The warship rushed out of the calm belt. As it began to accelerate, the Den Den Mushi's ringing also sounded.
Seeing that it was Fleet Admiral Kong who contacted him, Sengoku immediately had a bad premonition.
This matter might be directly related to the news he received the day before yesterday.
"This is Fleet Admiral Kong."
Kong's stern voice came through, and Sengoku, Garp, and Vice Admiral Tsuru's expressions became more serious.
"The Big Mom Pirates have joined forces with the Beast Pirates to attack Marine Headquarters. You must return."
"There can be no delay."
Sengoku's face changed immediately, and he said incredulously, "How dare they?"
"Charlotte Daifuku is Big Mom's third son. What was spread before was just a lie deliberately spread by Big Mom."
Hearing Fleet Admiral Kong's words, Garp and Vice Admiral Tsuru looked extremely solemn.
The news that the master of Gourmet Island, Da Tengu Seifu, had refused Big Mom's tea party had caused quite a stir at sea.
Following that was the incident of Charlotte Katakuri and Charlotte Daifuku leading a large force to attack Gourmet Island.
But unfortunately, they did not restrict Da Tengu Seifu, which forced them to face the man-made natural disasters.
Even Sengoku and Garp, the two top naval powers, had to admit that without restricting Da Tengu Seifu's strength, no matter how many warships came, they would all sink into the sea.
Especially the man-made waterspout, which even Marine Headquarters, Marineford, could not withstand.
"What about the East China Sea?" Sengoku finally hesitated and couldn't help but ask.
"The East China Sea will be temporarily abandoned. We must defend Marine Headquarters first," Fleet Admiral Kong said solemnly.
If Marine Headquarters were taken by pirates, it would be more serious than losing the East China Sea.
This was equivalent to a country having its border territories invaded and occupied by another country, and its capital city being breached. The latter was more severe than the former.
Sengoku clenched his fists. He naturally knew what was more important.
Vice Admiral Tsuru also knew very well, so her gaze was fixed on Sengoku.
If Sengoku resolutely insisted on intervening in the East China Sea affairs, she could only "wash" Sengoku multiple times.
"Turn around and return to headquarters." Although unwilling, Sengoku could only return to Marineford at full speed.
At the same time, on Gourmet Island.
Da Tengu Seifu was in his room, reporting information to Benedict.
"Well done, Seifu."
"Since they want you to go, then go, but still be careful. The World Government and the Marines are very dangerous, especially Fleet Admiral Kong. He is an extremely dangerous individual, whose strength is more than enough to subdue Garp and Sengoku."
Da Tengu Seifu handed over the captured Charlotte Daifuku and had someone send her to Marineford, causing quite a stir.
Fleet Admiral Kong also knew the seriousness of the matter, so he requested temporary secrecy.
But his secrecy was only for the people at Marine Headquarters.
Da Tengu Seifu would not miss this opportunity to help the Black Tortoise Navy. Therefore, after the Marines took Charlotte Daifuku into custody, he immediately had the news spread.
Originally, Big Mom did have the intention of abandoning Charlotte Daifuku, but her subordinates had opinions, and due to the rumors outside, Big Mom ultimately had to make a decision to rescue her child.
However, Big Mom was not stupid. It was not easy to rescue her child from the Marines.
Therefore, she contacted Kaido of the Beast Pirates.
As for the price paid for this, only the two of them knew.
As a result, with the Big Mom Pirates and the Beast Pirates making their move, more subordinate pirate crews also set sail. Marineford entered Level 1 emergency alert.
Excluding the fallen Shuzan, the absent Sengoku, Garp, and Vice Admiral Tsuru, as well as other high-ranking Marines from other branches who had not yet arrived, Zephyr, Kuzan, Sakazuki, Borsalino, Onigumo, and other high-ranking Marines who remained in Marineford gathered in the largest Marine conference room in Marineford.
Fleet Admiral Kong looked at everyone solemnly and said in a deep voice, "This battle is very important."
"We must extinguish the arrogant flames of the pirates."
"But the battlefield cannot be on Marineford."
Speaking of which, Fleet Admiral Kong looked at Kuzan and said solemnly, "Kuzan, I want you to use your abilities to move the battlefield outside."
Kuzan, having endured multiple beatings, no longer possessed his usual laziness. Hearing this, he said seriously, "Understood, Fleet Admiral."
Freezing the sea to prevent pirate ships from approaching was too simple for Kuzan.
Fleet Admiral Kong then fixed his gaze on Borsalino and said in a deep voice, "Borsalino, use your advantage in speed and destructive power to let those damned pirates immerse themselves in the baptism of the sea."
Borsalino replied calmly, "Yes, Fleet Admiral."
"Sakazuki, if those pirates abandon their ships and run on the ice, seize the opportunity to let them take a bath in magma. If they wish to bathe in the sea, Kuzan, don't be polite."
Sakazuki replied coldly, "I will make these ignorant pirates regret being alive in this world."
"When will Sengoku and Garp return, Fleet Admiral?" Zephyr asked Kong solemnly.
"They are on their way back and should make it in time," Kong said calmly. "In addition to them, the Seven Warlords will also gather and make their official debut this time."
Upon hearing this, Kuzan, Sakazuki, and Borsalino's eyes instantly erupted with fighting spirit.
They had not forgotten the humiliation on Gourmet Island.
And Da Tengu Seifu was one of the Seven Warlords.
Fleet Admiral Kong glanced at the three of them and gently tapped the table. The fighting spirit in Kuzan's eyes seemed to be washed away.
With just a simple action, the three of them felt the immense pressure from Fleet Admiral Kong.
It was a terrifying power from a different dimension.
"Mind your limits. Unless absolutely necessary, I do not want any special circumstances to arise."
Fleet Admiral Kong's tone was calm, but it was a warning to the three of them.
The three of them dared not resist, so they remained silent.