Regardless of whether the Five Elders knew that someone was impersonating CP0 and intended to provoke a war between the World Government and the Whitebeard Pirates, these things no longer mattered.
Would the World Government issue a news report, claiming that the CP0 members who captured Marshall D. Teach were imposters? This would not be bowing down to pirates, would it? How is that possible!
Even if they made contact with the Whitebeard Pirates through clandestine channels, it depended on whether the other party was willing to listen.
Because no matter what, Whitebeard had to make a stance. He had to take a strong stance on this matter, showing the world the powerful strength of the Whitebeard Pirates, and their determination not to allow anyone to harm their companions! Otherwise, this time it was just an "ordinary" crew member; what if next time it was aimed at those captain-level members?
"This hidden maneuver, given the situation, they have no choice but to accept it..."
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, the bald Five Elder with a large mustache and gloomy face said in a low voice, "We've already sent CP0 to investigate Omiel Island!"
"If that Whitebeard really launches a retaliatory attack, it's highly likely to be the Navy's most important strategic stronghold in the New World—G-5 Branch. To be safe, send Aokiji there immediately to guard it with Akainu, and dispatch a support fleet!"
"We've already ordered CP to relay the message to Whitebeard. If that guy is too ignorant, then let's fight!"
The Five Elder with the long beard paused for a moment, then continued, "G-5 Branch is the Navy's important stronghold in the New World. Its strategic significance is extremely vital, and there must be no mistake. The battlefield absolutely cannot be set at G-5 Branch!"
"This vast ocean has existed for eight hundred years, and the World Government has never feared anyone!"
Even if Whitebeard is hailed as the strongest man in the world, he is already old. Can he withstand the powerful forces of the Navy's top combat power?
The user of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, hailed as the strongest Paramecia-type, is incredibly terrifying. With every movement, it can trigger tsunamis and earthquakes. It once made the World Government extremely wary, but now the Navy has Admiral Aokiji, who is capable of standing alone. With the power of his Logia-type Ice-Ice Fruit, he can completely suppress him to the greatest extent.
"Forcibly summon the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and have them proceed to G-5 Branch, ready to engage Whitebeard at any time!"
They painstakingly pulled powerful figures like "Hawk-Eyes" Mihawk, the world's greatest swordsman, into the ranks of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. This was to enhance the authority and influence of the Seven Warlords of the Sea as an organization, raising it to the same level as the Marine Headquarters. Although the three great powers of the Grand Line were still somewhat lacking overall, their combat power could absolutely overwhelm any pirate force below the "Four Emperors"!
"Just the right time to test if this sharp knife is truly useful!"
The Den Den Mushi's expression changed, imitating a bald old man wearing round glasses with a gloomy gaze.
Regardless of whether Whitebeard truly intended to go all out and fight the World Government and Marine Headquarters at all costs, given his personality, the World Government had to display an unyielding attitude of retaliation against any force, showing the world the Navy's powerful strength to deter those restless fellows!
"Knock, knock..."
Just having ended communication with the Five Elders, Sengoku hadn't even had time to discuss with Aokiji and the others. Urgent footsteps came from outside his office.
"Report!!!" A Marine Lieutenant stood at the door, looking quite flustered.
"Come in!" Sengoku frowned, premonitioning that it was not good news.
"Fleet Admiral, news from the New World. All the surveillance teams responsible for monitoring the Whitebeard Pirates have lost contact..."
"Whitebeard, he's coming!" Sengoku's fists clenched tightly, and he let out a low groan.
As an old opponent, how could he not understand Whitebeard's character?
Regardless of whether this matter was a conspiracy or not, investigation was one thing, but Whitebeard's domineering style wouldn't reason with the Marines.
...
Sabaody Archipelago. Germa 66's War Room, lower level prison.
"Ah—" Marshall D. Teach, covered in blood, struggled desperately. Chains all over his body rattled, and his face was somewhat twisted in pain: "Damn it..."
His eyes fixed on the several figures in front of him, bulging as if they would split, filled with intense rage and hatred! He never expected that he would actually be dismembered alive by someone!
Germa 66 was simply too brazen. They dared to impersonate CP0, attempting to provoke a war between the World Government and the Whitebeard Pirates.
Are they not afraid that once the news is exposed, it will lead to a bloody retaliation from both sides?
"He's truly a monster. Even after injecting him with a large dose of tranquilizers, he's still restless... ROOM!"
Law stepped forward, his left palm gently pressing downwards. A visible barrier materialized, enveloping Teach's entire body.
The sharp great sword, "Kikoku," flashed like lightning: "Slaughterhouse!"
"Swish, swish..."
Teach's whole body was instantly dismembered! His limbs were directly separated, but he was still firmly bound by chains, leaving only his torso and head connected.
He discovered that he was dismembered alive, and there was no pain whatsoever.
Teach glared at Law with a hint of surprise and anger, roaring, "Bastard! What did you do to me?"
An inexplicable fear arose in his heart!
0... begging for fresh flowers 0...
...
He didn't want to die, at least not so unwillingly! He had finally gotten news of the Devil Fruit, and after twenty or thirty years of waiting, he was about to receive a rich reward. He had even already planned his perfect plan to conquer this vast sea in the shortest time!
"Don't yell. This is a prison specially designed by Germa, and the soundproofing is excellent. Even if you make pig-like squeals, no one outside will hear a thing..." Yonji pushed a chair over and sat down directly, looking down at the terrified Marshall D. Teach.
This guy definitely couldn't face death with composure. He was ambitious, frivolous, conceited, yet also greedy and afraid of death! In terms of mentality, he was far inferior to Doflamingo back then, let alone Golden Lion Shiki.
"I think you're unwilling to reveal the secret of how to plunder Devil Fruit abilities, but I'm not in a hurry either!"
...
Looking at Teach's angry and unyielding expression, Yonji said with a hint of mockery and amusement, "In this world, there are countless Devil Fruit abilities. Some have the ability to pry into and remember memories. Not to mention, Germa itself possesses a technological level beyond human imagination. Prying into or even modifying the target's memories is just a matter of time..."
"You bastard!!!" Teach's expression changed drastically upon hearing this! Having read the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia, how could he not understand this point?
Although the explanation on it was not detailed, there were some Devil Fruits whose horror could be felt just by their names!
Hypnosis Fruit, Memory Fruit...
Moreover, the technological power possessed by Germa, this ancient kingdom of science, was indeed chilling!
If they really could pry into memories or even modify the target's memories, he had already foreseen his dark future.
"This person beside you, I believe you have personally felt her chilling ability. She is a user of the Op-Op Fruit's ability, and she has already developed the arrogant ability to mutually swap people's minds and souls, occupying the other party's body..."
"You mean..." Teach's dark, sinister face instantly paled, and he subconsciously looked down.
"I won't kill you easily, because it's not just the secret in your mind... Even your abnormally structured body, coupled with your already formidable strength, will become 'power' for Germa. Isn't that quite interesting..."
"Ha~~ha~~~ha~~~"
A devilish, playful, mocking laugh echoed in the somewhat gloomy prison cell.
"Ah!!! Bastard! Just kill me...!" Teach's face was filled with despair, and he struggled angrily...
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