"..."
A group of Navy officers who were unaware of this looked at their new Admiral as if they were looking at a madman. How could he say such a thing?
"..."
Even the senior Naval officials who were aware of this were somewhat caught off guard.
Although they already knew that Admiral Akihara Kagura was daring enough to attack the Heavenly Celestial Dragon, it was still a bit terrifying to state it so plainly...
"Hahahahaha..."
Vice Admiral Garp, a veteran in the Navy, heard Akihara Kagura's words and, unlike others with strange expressions, burst out laughing directly: "Those useless Celestial Dragons indeed occupy Mary Geoise and accomplish nothing. Sakazuki, why don't you ask them if they'd be willing to move out of Mary Geoise..."
"..."
Akainu's face didn't look too good; such a request for a transfer would definitely infuriate the Five Elders on the spot...
This kind of provocation against the Celestial Dragons...
Seems a bit too brazen.
Akainu knocked on the table, glanced at Akihara Kagura beside him, and advised in a deep voice: "Alright, Admiral Kagura, stay calm, that group of Celestial Dragons definitely won't agree right now. Hold onto your ideas for now..."
"Looks like we'll have to wait for the future then..."
Akihara Kagura's face showed a bit of regret and disappointment.
"..."
A group of Navy Vice Admirals couldn't help but have subtle looks in their eyes.
One has to admit...
Marshal Akainu's attitude toward the newly promoted Admiral is quite good, not even a bit angry at such an outrageous suggestion from Akihara Kagura.
"Now, onto the second matter..."
Akainu's gaze swept over all the Navy personnel present, and his voice turned somewhat deep: "I intend to deal with various Navy branch bases..."
"Emergency situation!"
A Navy Lieutenant opened the conference room doors, sweating profusely as he reported a world-shocking event to Akainu: "Konoha Pirates have breached Wano Country!"
"!!!"
Everyone present in the Navy looked up in shock.
"I understand."
Sitting at the head, Akainu remained unfazed by the matter, simply motioning to the Lieutenant with a wave, and said in a calm voice: "There's nothing unexpected in this situation, you may step back, we'll continue discussing the next matter..."
Even with Hundred Beasts Kaido still present, the Konoha Pirates breaching Wano Country wouldn't be surprising, especially since Hundred Beasts Kaido had long been imprisoned in Impel Down...
Moreover...
Akainu had received the news long ago.
Aokiji secretly passed information to Akainu and Admiral Akihara Kagura about the Konoha Pirates' campaign to invade Wano Country during their operation.
Wano Country.
This is a rare safe haven in the New World.
Due to the unique terrain of Wano Country, located in an inland sea surrounded by high mountains on all sides, with only cliffs around, even Navy warships cannot reach it. Only troops with flying ability can intercept obstacles to arrive in Wano Country.
Unfortunately...
Konoha Pirates lack none in flying capability.
This country fell into chaos when news broke that Hundred Beasts Kaido was captured by the Navy and imprisoned in Impel Down, as the current General, Kurozumi Orochi, was powerless against it, and the high-ranking combat power of the Hundred Beast Pirates was unable to suppress strongly.
The subordinates of the previous General, Kozuki Oden, started a rebellion within Wano Country, supporting the legacy of Kozuki Oden's daughter, Kozuki Hiyori, challenging Kurozumi Orochi, seeking to retake Wano Country, causing both sides to immediately engage in fierce conflict.
Theoretically...
The confrontation should be advantageous for Kurozumi Orochi.
Because the backing of Kurozumi Orochi is the Hundred Beast Pirates.
However, the Admiral of the Hundred Beast Pirates, Hundred Beasts Kaido, Jack the Drought Disaster, and Flame Disaster King were all imprisoned by the Navy in Impel Down, leaving only Plague Disaster Queen at the helm, and many powerful pirates under him were not convinced, prompting an internal rebellion within the Hundred Beast Pirates.
More seriously...
Hundred Beasts Kaido's daughter, Yamato, left the Hundred Beast Pirates, unwilling to deal with the vassal Kurozumi Orochi, and directly chose to join the rebellious Kozuki Clan's side, causing immense headache for Plague Disaster Queen!
What's going on here!
Plague Disaster Queen had to lead his subordinates to withdraw from Wano Country, opting not to meddle in the internal war because he too was powerless against it.
Naturally.
In this civil war, the Kozuki Clan is almost as unstoppable as breaking bamboo, boldly invading the capital of Wano Country, the most prosperous capital within Wano Country, Flower Capital.
Wano Country's General, Kurozumi Orochi, leads his Imperial Court Guards stationed here, watching with panic as people continuously surge toward Flower Capital.
In the distance.
The Kozuki Clan's troops are assembling.
A tall woman stands ahead in the marching formation, twin horns on her head, waist-length gradient hair scattered loose, adorned with a pillar and rope on her back. Holding a Wolf Fang Club in her hand, she gazes calmly and profoundly as the crowd advances toward Flower Capital.
"Yamato..."
The slender woman standing beside Yamato is Kozuki Hiyori, daughter of the previous General Kozuki Oden, her voice as soft and warm as a delicate drop: "I didn't expect you to help us..."
"Call me Oden."
Yamato's voice is somewhat cold yet resolute, speaking in a deep tone: "We need to quickly eliminate that Kurozumi Orochi guy, then go help the Whitebeard Pirates..."
"The Whitebeard Pirates?"
Kozuki Hiyori furrowed her brows lightly.