"What do you mean by 'so fast'?"
The kimono-wearing Five Elders still did not even lift an eyelid, and spoke indifferently,
"Although reopening the Paradise plan was proposed by some naive youths, it has received unanimous approval from us five. The younger generation has been holding back for far too long. Letting them vent a little is harmless."
Selecting locations from non-member nations to host hunting games for the Heavenly Celestial Dragons.
In the past, it used to be held once every three years.
Exterminating one nation every three years, far more frequent than now.
Just because thirty-three years ago, the Divine Valley incident erupted, causing these hunting games to cease being held in the New World and greatly reduced their frequency.
After all, many non-member nations are situated in the New World, reducing many alternative sites all at once.
If it were still held every three years, the prey would soon run out.
Currently, the hunting games have not been held for a full eight years.
With the impact from the recent Shampodi incident, many young Heavenly Celestial Dragons have been restrained by their families in the Holy Land, unable to go out, suffering from this for a long time.
They often complain, finding life boring, some even claiming to live 'worse than commoners.'"
—Even commoners can travel everywhere.
Yet these noble Heavenly Celestial Dragons can only be trapped in the Holy Land, unable to descend to personally select slaves.
What kind of logic is this!
The Five Elders, however, can empathize with this understanding.
"This time the location is chosen in the North Sea, although the prize is not as flashy as that in the Divine Valley, the quantity of prey is exceptionally ample. It can be said that it is the largest in recent years, enough for those little ones to fully indulge."
The blond Five Elder spoke indifferently,
"Sakazuki, your task is to lead the Navy and ensure the game proceeds smoothly, don't let any accident interrupt this grand event. As for that Shano, don't bother for now."
"To give up hunting Pirates and accompany a group of scumbags... Heavenly Celestial Dragon's kids for play?"
Akainu said coldly, "How ridiculous, no wonder that old man Garp has been refusing the promotion to Grand Admiral for decades. Now I somewhat understand him."
"How daring!"
Saturn Satan Saint struck his cane harshly, reprimanding loudly, "The will of the Heavenly Celestial Dragons cannot be desecrated! Moreover, the Paradise plan is not pure entertainment; it also serves as intimidation to non-member nations!"
"Correct."
The White-Bearded Five Elder heavily set down his teacup, his tone icy,
"You are too presumptuous! Sakazuki, don't forget your status! The primary mission of the Navy is to uphold the dignity of the World Government and guard the Heavenly Celestial Dragons!"
Maintain dignity?
Then what of my dignity in the future!
Akainu's face looked grim but knew the game's reopening was set in stone, so arguing further would be pointless.
"Eliminating Shano, eradicating Endgame, in my view, is forever the top priority, the highest precedence! No matter should override it, this nurturing of disaster will sooner or later..."
He turned to walk towards the door, halted just before reaching it, and coldly spoke with his back to the Five Elders, "Hmph, you will regret it!"
"We are gods, gods do not regret, Sakazuki!"
Bang!!!
With a deafening sound of the door being slammed, Akainu's figure disappeared outside the door, leaving the Five Elders inside the chamber exchanging glances.
"To dare slam the door in the Holy Land."
The kimono-wearing Five Elder, holding Kitetsu, opened his eyes, revealing a hint of displeasure, "This Sakazuki... becoming more and more unruly."
Sengoku would never act so irregularly.
"A fierce Hyena is useful, but inevitably likes to bark. However, as long as the reins are tightly held in our hands, it can be tolerated."
The White-Bearded Five Elder seemed indifferent, calmly said, "After all, this time the role of guard commander among the Three Great Admirals, only he accepted, did he not?"
"Can't say that, Kuzan directly refused, yes, but Borsalino did not refuse, just still considering."
"That fellow Borsalino."
Saturn Satan Saint snorted coldly, "Always has an ambiguous attitude, ever since taking the role of Vice Admiral, behaving this way, at the last Shampodi incident, had he given his full effort, things wouldn't have..."
"Already punished, no need to bring up past matters."
The bald Five Elder shook his head, "Esteemed stars, since Sakazuki has accepted the mission, let him proceed to the North Sea first, while Aokiji remains at headquarters."
"But this time Paradise is set in the North Sea, too far from the Holy Land. If anything happens, aid cannot be rendered in time. Therefore, to ensure flawless security, absolute military power is needed. Sending only one Grand Admiral's not secure enough."
"If Borsalino agrees before the deadline tomorrow, that would be preferable, allowing him to depart then."
The White-Bearded Five Elder pondered aloud, "If he does not wish to, no need to force, we have another more active and reliable Admiral-level strength to call upon."
"Active?"
Saturn seemed surprised but quickly realized, "You mean that defected little patrolman... I understand. He indeed barely qualifies, I concur."
"I also concur, seconded."
"Seconded."
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New World.
Dune Island.
Ever since Endgame took control of Ten Thousand Nations, sandwiched between these nations and the Galaxy Sea Region, a number of islands have been stirred with various thoughts, choosing to actively ally themselves under this newly crowned Four Emperor's flag.
Dune Island is no exception.
This island is relatively remote, half covered with dunes, scarce in resources, with about twenty thousand residents living on it, mostly gathered at the southern river mouth, living off near-sea fishing.