Qiu Li was stunned. Although Ye Jia's words contained some exaggeration, Qiu Li showed no sign of panic.
"Hawkeye" Mihawk looked over, and Qiu Li politely met his gaze, nodding slightly. There was no trace of timidity in his expression, but rather a firm will to fight.
"I once saw that kind of look in another person... his name was Roronoa Zoro."
"Hawkeye" Mihawk said, "Your companion possesses the same firm belief as him. Perhaps one day, it won't be impossible for you to surpass me..."
"Haha... I'll be looking forward to it!"
Ye Jia laughed loudly.
Afterward, the dining table returned to quiet.
During this time, Ye Jia learned an astonishing piece of news from Boa Hancock — the Straw Hat Pirates had been attacked by Bartholomew Kuma! All members were wiped out!
"It seems the gears of destiny didn't stop turning because of my arrival..."
Those unaware would naturally believe that Straw Hat and the others were all dead.
But Ye Jia, as someone in the know, was very clear that the entire Straw Hat crew had been sent flying to various locations by Kuma, undergoing two years of arduous training.
"Everyone!"
Just then, the door was opened again.
The first one to enter was a man wearing frog glasses, with a long beard tied into a braid on his chin, and a military cap adorned with a seagull symbol representing the "Navy." Beneath his cap was a head of explosive hair — Sengoku the Buddha!
Behind Fleet Admiral Sengoku were three other individuals with extraordinary presence.
Ye Jia's eyebrows twitched when he saw these three.
Akainu, wearing a baseball cap and looking grim.
Aokiji, wearing an eye mask, looking drowsy as if he could fall asleep at any moment.
And Kizaru, wearing frog glasses, secretly scrutinizing him with a lewd expression.
The three Marine Headquarters Admirals, plus the Fleet Admiral, had all come!
Whoosh!
Immediately, except for Geyamani, the other members of the Death God Pirates instantly rose, quickly standing beside Ye Jia, ready to fight at any moment!
"Yo-ho... Death God Ye Jia, it seems you've recruited quite a good bunch of companions. They're actually willing to fight us to the death for you."
Kizaru sighed repeatedly, "You little guys don't have to bother. If we wanted to catch him, we would have done it already."
"Besides, even if we tried... we might not even catch him." He secretly glanced at Ye Jia.
Yesterday, he had been beaten all over by Ye Jia. If he took off his jacket now, he would immediately see layers of bandages on Kizaru's body.
"Qiu Li, Kaltz, Qingluo, go back to your seats first."
Ye Jia smiled faintly, signaling them not to be nervous.
"No need to worry, we're here today to discuss the execution of Ace in the plaza tomorrow."
Fleet Admiral Sengoku said solemnly, "I imagine you all know who we'll be facing this time... the Navy has already declared war on him. From what I understand, this war is unavoidable, so please, everyone present, make sure to be in the plaza at twelve noon tomorrow to help the Navy win this war!"
No one spoke.
"Especially you, Death God Ye Jia."
Fleet Admiral Sengoku's tone shifted, and the focus immediately converged on Ye Jia.
"Me?"
Ye Jia asked, puzzled.
"I hope you can hide your strength and not make a move before the war begins."
Fleet Admiral Sengoku began to explain his plan, "Regarding what you did yesterday on Sabaody Archipelago, the World Nobles have decided not to pursue it... as long as you fully assist the Navy in this war, all your past mistakes can be forgiven!"
Hearing this, the expressions on the faces of the three Admirals didn't change much, clearly they already knew about this matter.
Defying the World Nobles and injuring them... in this world dominated by the World Nobles, Ye Jia was probably the only one who could do such things without being held accountable by the Navy.
Of course, Ye Jia also happened to arrive just as the war was approaching. In order to utilize Ye Jia more effectively and allow him to unleash peak strength beyond that of an Admiral on the battlefield, becoming the biggest turning point in this war, the Five Elders, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, and others had no choice but to choose to endure.
"All mistakes can be forgiven? That's a hard condition to refuse!"
Ye Jia smiled lightly, his eyes profound, no one could understand what his smile truly meant.
Only Ye Jia understood that if such words were reliable, sows could climb trees!
How could the World Government, dominated by World Nobles, possibly undermine the authority of the World Nobles for the sake of one person?
Compromise now does not mean compromise after the war ends!
Ye Jia understood too well the ugly faces of these high-ranking individuals. To protect their own reputations, they could disregard anyone's life... in their eyes, there were only two kinds of people: those who could be used and those who could not.
When there was still value in using them, they would humble themselves and tolerate everything.
Once their usefulness was squeezed dry and they threatened their status, they would immediately spare no effort to eradicate them!
The Buster Call incident at Ohara, the Buster Call incident at Enies Lobby, and later the assassination of Gecko Moria... all revealed the sinister true colors of the World Government!
"'Death God Ye Jia, your strength far exceeded my expectations. You were actually able to injure Kizaru to this extent...
This matter has not been publicized, so even if Whitebeard's side receives news, they won't be on guard because of you... Their target of vigilance will still be the Marine Headquarters Admirals and the Navy's elites.'"
Fleet Admiral Sengoku said seriously, "I want you not to participate in the war before it starts; you only need to watch silently... When I give you the signal, unleash your power without hesitation. At that time, Whitebeard will surely be defeated!"
"Oh... you want me to be the Navy's trump card, to be revealed at the end to overturn the war?"
Ye Jia curled the corner of his mouth, "That sounds like my role is quite important, doesn't it?"
"Death God Ye Jia! Listen, you have become the key to this war! As long as you follow my instructions, all your past mistakes can be wiped clean. I hope you will consider it carefully!"
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