"Shichibukai were originally established to balance the utterly chaotic situation across the seas, though later on, in actual practice, they basically beca Orin’s private domain..."
"But it’s undeniable—if there is a vacancy among the Shichibukai, the balance between the three major forces will collapse, and the world’s situation will beco even worse."
The Shichibukai were never weaklings. At least symbolically, they represented the pirates—an independent third-party force outside both the pirates and the World Governnt.
Because of Orin’s na, they were even enough to suppress a huge number of pirates who wanted to head out to sea.
Although certain events had greatly damaged the relationship between the World Governnt and Orin, the World Governnt still needed to maintain good appearances on the surface...
Unless Orin truly did sothing absolutely unacceptable to the World Governnt.
"That bastard Crocodile really caused us a lot of trouble. But her imprisonnt can be considered a small warning to Orin."
"And Orin approving Crocodile’s transfer into Impel Down... that must also be him giving respect to the World Governnt, pressured by us."
The Elders were very satisfied with this.
"But the vacant position in the Shichibukai must be filled as soon as possible."
Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro’s gaze deepened.
"There are many eyes watching from the outside—especially those emperors of the New World."
Saint Topman Warcury also spoke coldly.
"Now is not the ti to tear our face with Orin. Trading a few CP0 for one Shichibukai hasn’t made us lose much face. What matters now is selecting a pirate with enough fa and strength. And this year’s batch of eye-catching pirate rookies is especially large."
Saint Marcus Mars stood straight, holding so intelligence reports.
"Newcors on the sea are as nurous as the river’s carp, but their threat level is far less troubleso than those who have already grown."
As the Warrior God of Agriculture, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter’s eyes were dangerously sharp.
"Exactly. And we must pay attention to what secret Orin is hiding. This man is far too mysterious. He knows the secrets of Laugh Tale, yet he’s placing such extre importance on a certain matter. That is unlike him. CP’s investigations must NEVER stop!!!"
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter also picked up a report and nodded.
"Just right—while the eting to re-discuss the Shichibukai list is starting, we can summon the Shichibukai to Marine HQ. That will also create an opportunity for CP. Without the Shichibukai obstructing them, CP0’s actions should go much more smoothly."
It was obvious that Mihawk cutting down several CP0 mbers earlier had caused significant pressure for them.
From beginning to end, no one cared about the actual details of the Alabasta incident.
...
Marine Headquarters,
Fleet Admiral’s office.
"Reporting to Fleet Admiral Sengoku—the final decision from the World Governnt Elders regarding Crocodile has been sent over."
Hearing the new order, Fleet Admiral Sengoku put down his pen and, along with Tsuru and Garp, looked toward the marine ssenger.
"Crunch, crunch..."
"What the hell? Aren’t those Shichibukai bastards always under Orin’s authority? Why’s the World Governnt poking their noses in again?"
Garp spoke while chewing senbei loudly, with zero respect for the World Governnt.
The ssenger didn’t dare comnt, awkwardly opening his mouth...
Sengoku slamd his palm down, shattering the desk, his face burning red with anger.
"Shut up, Garp!!!"
"It’s because of your pirate grandson that such a huge ss happened in Alabasta!!!"
But Garp acted like he hadn’t heard a thing, picking his ear and pouring more senbei into his mouth.
Tsuru ignored the two old n who had been arguing their entire lives. She calmly set down her teacup and looked at the ssenger.
"Go on. What’s the World Governnt’s stance?"
"Yes, ma’am!!!"
Only then did the marine continue reporting.
"First, the Navy is to supervise Crocodile’s successful imprisonnt in the underwater prison—Impel Down, held in Level 6."
This matter had already been arranged. It wouldn’t be long before Crocodile was sent into Impel Down.
To avoid her missing her old bed, she was even being placed in the sa cell as last ti.
"Second, convene a eting of the Shichibukai to discuss their opinions regarding filling the vacancy, and restore the Shichibukai lineup as soon as possible. The World Governnt’s temporary recomndation is... Enel!!!"
Tsuru took another sip of black tea and nodded lightly.
Anyone with a brain knew what this truly ant: "asking the Shichibukai" was really just asking for Orin’s opinion—who he felt was suitable to fill the seat.
And Enel, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit user, was naturally the first candidate that ca to their minds.
"Enel, huh? I heard he appeared in the Sabaody Archipelago before, but there hasn’t been any news about him lately."
"But the eting can proceed as normal. After all, Marine Headquarters doesn’t have much authority to comnt on the final choice of the Shichibukai."
...
A few days later—
The Shichibukai arrived promptly.
As the ship docked, a blond man swaggered forward with his signature pigeon-toed steps, walking like a crab, followed by a massive figure holding a Bible.
"Shichibukai—Donquixote Doflamingo has arrived at the marine port!!!"
"Shichibukai—Bartholow Kuma has also arrived!!!"
...
Inside the eting room—
"Stop! What are you doing!!!"
"No, my hand isn’t listening to !!!"
"Cut it out!!!"
"I’m not doing anything!!!"
Two Marine officers were strangling each other, while Vice Admiral Tsuru drank her tea calmly as if she saw nothing. The rest of the marines quickly realized—
"Doflamingo! This is your doing, isn’t it!!!"
On the balcony, a blond man wearing a pink feather coat grinned wickedly, his fingers twitching.
"Fufufufufufu... Such a boring eting—doesn’t adding a bit of fun make it better??"
Kuma simply drank his tea calmly.
"All this noise—what kind of disgraceful behavior is this for pirates claiming to rule the sea?"
A powerful voice echoed through the room.
Leading a goat, Sengoku walked in. Only then did Doflamingo obediently release his strings.
"To be honest, I didn’t expect the arrogant Shichibukai—six of you, and two actually showed up. That’s quite a high attendance."
"Fufufufufufu... I didn’t want to co either. I’m just bored, that’s all. After all..."
"This kind of bullshit eting has no reason to exist in the first place."
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