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The world's situation, due to an auction, quietly began to stir.
According to intelligence obtained by CP, the World Government's covert intelligence agency, even the Four Emperors of the New World had developed an interest in that unknown Logia-type Devil Fruit that was about to be auctioned. This made Marine Headquarters nervous!
"Whitebeard Pirates' First Division Commander, 'Phoenix' Marco, and Fourth Division Commander Thatch, leading some pirates, have appeared in the first half of the New World. Their estimated destination is the location of this auction—Sabaody Archipelago!"
"Additionally, BIG MOM Pirates' Sweet Commander Charlotte Katakuri, and BIG MOM Charlotte Family's fourth son Charlotte Oven, have landed on Whole Cake Island in the first half of the New World, and are currently in a film..."
"And several of Germa's warships suddenly docked at Water 7's port early in the morning. Leading them are Vinsmoke Sanji and his two brothers, 'Electric Blue' Vinsmoke Ichiji and 'Winch Green' Vinsmoke Niji..."
"Furthermore, there are many lesser-known but infamous New World pirates, such as the Diyaer Brothers, and others. Most of these people are here for this auction..."
Marine Headquarters Major Brandnew stood at attention in Fleet Admiral Sengoku's office, sweat trickling down his forehead. No one could guarantee what kind of trouble would erupt with so many monstrous powerhouses gathered.
"What!?" Sengoku, sitting in his office chair, heard this. His eye twitched, his face couldn't help but sink, and he gritted his teeth: "What in the hell is that damned 'Sea Rogue' Doflamingo up to?"
"A bunch of restless fellows..." Sengoku's brow furrowed into a frown. His fingers couldn't help but tap on his desk, the frequency a bit too fast. After a moment, Sengoku asked in a deep voice: "What about the Beast Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates?"
These pirates brazenly headed towards the Sabaody Archipelago, clearly not fearing that Marine Headquarters would directly dispatch its strongest forces to suppress them. Marine Headquarters, before being fully prepared for an all-out war with the Four Emperors, truly couldn't directly act against these fellows.
Whitebeard Pirates' Fourth Division Commander Thatch, BIG MOM Pirates' fourth son Charlotte Oven—they were all individuals without Devil Fruit abilities. Their purpose in coming here was self-evident.
"No news yet!" Brandnew, sweating slightly, opened his mouth with some difficulty.
"Just learned from CP that the Beast Pirates only dispatched one cadre. Their goal is probably just that Zoan-type Devil Fruit..." At this moment, an old woman with white hair, wearing a Marine justice coat, walked in. Her wrinkled face still showed traces of her youthful charm.
"Vice Admiral Tsuru!" Brandnew hurriedly saluted the Marine strategist with respect. This aging female vice admiral was not as simple as she seemed. Not only was she a comrade-in-arms from the same era as Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Hero Garp, but she was also a strategist for Marine Headquarters, and her status was truly higher than other Headquarters Vice Admirals.
"Granny Tsuru, why are you here?" Sengoku motioned for her to sit down and speak, then asked directly.
"I specifically went to the World Government and consulted the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia..." Vice Admiral Tsuru said with a grave expression, speaking in a low voice: "The ability of that Devil Fruit is quite sinister. Try your best not to let it fall into the hands of the Four Emperors!"
"Huh?" Sengoku heard this and couldn't help but be startled. He knew his comrade's character very well; she would never target something without reason.
And Major Brandnew, who had not yet left Marine Headquarters, couldn't help but open his mouth wide in surprise, but he still restrained himself from crying out.
"Then what kind of Devil Fruit is it, after all?" Sengoku's face also turned serious. He frowned and said, "It actually made you lose your composure like this, it's very rare!"
"That Logia-type Devil Fruit is called the darkest Logia in history..." Vice Admiral Tsuru didn't beat around the bush and directly explained what she had just seen in the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia: "Not only can it precisely attract the body of a Devil Fruit user, but once it touches them, their Devil Fruit ability will be nullified. The price is that they cannot elementalize like other Logia users, and they will suffer double the pain."
"There's a Devil Fruit like that?" Sengoku suddenly stood up, his pupils constricting, finding it hard to believe: "Unable to use abilities? Doesn't that mean it restrains Devil Fruit users?"
"This is from the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia's introduction. The World Government once tried to find it, but gave up after several attempts yielded no results..." Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded slightly, with a hint of gravity and sternness: "Perhaps its side effects are a bit great, but you can imagine, if it falls into the hands of a cadre under one of the 'Four Emperors' whose strength is not weak, one day, when the Marine's strongest forces are confronting a 'Four Emperor,' if they are suddenly interfered with, ambushed, and unable to use their Devil Fruit abilities, what kind of serious consequences could that cause!"
The situation would naturally not be so exaggerated. After all, the Admirals, who were hailed as the Marine's strongest combatants, were not pushovers. Even if they couldn't use their Devil Fruit abilities, their basic combat power was still quite formidable, and they couldn't be easily killed just by wishing for it.
What's more, no matter how strong a Devil Fruit ability is, it depends on who uses it. If one's strength is too weak, even the strongest Devil Fruit would still be useless. But Sengoku was no fool; he naturally understood that Vice Admiral Tsuru's worries were not excessive. The ability of that Devil Fruit was indeed too sinister. If it fell into the hands of someone not weak, it might indeed be somewhat dangerous.
"That restless scoundrel Doflamingo, where did he get this Devil Fruit after all? He's really going to cause me trouble..." Rubbing his temples, Sengoku seemed to have a headache.
Without planning a fierce conflict with the Four Emperors, even if a large army was dispatched to drive away these scoundrels, the auction would still proceed as usual, just with a change of venue. However, Marine Headquarters could not directly attack "Heavenly Yaksha" Doflamingo, who was one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
And at this moment...
Far away in Water 7, at the Bar Blue.
"Long time no see, Blueno..."
Blueno, the bartender, who was wiping glasses, stiffened slightly. He looked at the several figures walking in and immediately broke out in a cold sweat... Nine...