After Akainu and the others left, Sengoku specifically instructed Rosinante.
"Beelzebul is different from ordinary pirates. There are almost no reports of him wantonly burning, killing, and looting. He has never targeted civilians since he set sail."
Rosinante asked in return.
"Father, is he a good person?"
"Heh." Sengoku shook his head.
"Little fellow, you must understand that the world isn't black and white. After you join the Morning Star Pirates, just observe whatever Beelzebul does."
"Do not contact me rashly unless absolutely necessary. Ensuring your safety is paramount."
Over the years, Sengoku had raised Rosinante as his own son. At seventeen, he had already become a Marineford Captain.
If Sengoku hadn't known Beelzebul's character, he would never have sent his son to be an undercover pirate.
Pirates, they are a group of vicious individuals who often go hungry, eating three meals in nine days.
It was precisely because Sengoku knew Beelzebul's character that he sent his son there to gain experience.
Regardless of whether the Morning Star Pirates succeed or fail in the future, as long as Sengoku remained in the Marine, Rosinante would always win.
Moreover, he would play both sides and win twice.
"Son, I've made several plans for you. See which one is more suitable."
Rosinante took the plan.
"Father, I want to go back to the North Blue first."
Rosinante's full name is Donquixote Rosinante. Because his father renounced his Celestial Dragon status, the family came to live in the Grand Line.
Unfortunately, when the common people learned they were Celestial Dragons, they retaliated. Rosinante was protected by Sengoku during the danger and joined the Marine.
After his parents passed away, only his brother Doflamingo remained, establishing the Donquixote Family and active in the North Blue.
As his adoptive father, Sengoku naturally knew all this.
"It's good to meet him."
Originally, Sengoku planned to have his beloved son go undercover with his brother, but due to Beelzebul's strong rise and greater safety, he happily changed his plan.
In the pirate world, undercover operations are commonplace.
Sengoku could think of sending an undercover agent to infiltrate the Morning Star Pirates to gather intelligence, and other forces naturally could too.
Holy Land Mary Geoise, Pangu City.
In the spacious and bright palace, the Gorosei were arranged in their positions. Saint V. Nusjuro and Satan Saint sat on the sofa, while the other three stood at different points.
Satan Saint placed several pieces of intelligence on the table.
"Beelzebul is worth recruiting, but we must grasp the general movements within the Morning Star Pirates. If we had known beforehand that Golden Lion had joined, the Buster Call might not have failed."
In Satan Saint's view, tampering with the east blue emperor by the coating craftsman was absolutely his greatest maneuver since becoming a Gorosei.
However, because he didn't know beforehand that Golden Lion had joined the Morning Star Pirates, the plan ultimately failed.
How regrettable.
"For better cooperation in the future."
Satan Saint narrowed his eyes and suggested.
"We must send a capable agent to infiltrate the Morning Star Pirates to gather intelligence."
Saint V. Nusjuro nodded in agreement.
"Satan Saint makes a lot of sense. If Beelzebul sincerely cooperates with us, what if we even grant him Celestial Dragon status?"
"And—"
"Our energy cannot be entirely focused on pirates. The Revolutionary Army has been very active recently, clamoring about 'fighting local tyrants and dividing land' in non-affiliated countries."
"We cannot let the Revolutionary Army continue to run wild."
The other three Gorosei nodded one after another.
"Agreed." X3
Seeing this, Satan Saint took over the main control.
"CP-F, sixteen years old, swordsman, extremely racist, loyal to the World Government, very suitable for undercover work."
"However." Satan Saint paused.
"Who's-Who's current strength is limited. I'm afraid he won't catch Beelzebul's eye. I suggest choosing a moderately strong Devil Fruit for him."
"It must neither arouse Beelzebul's suspicion nor allow for a significant increase in strength in a short period."
"Compared to controlling the Morning Star Pirates' movements, a Devil Fruit is a worthwhile investment."
"Agreed." X4
Satan Saint nodded with satisfaction. With Imu not appearing, the Gorosei were the supreme controllers of the World Government, and among the Gorosei, he was the leader.
This taste of controlling the World Government was truly intoxicating.
"This matter will be treated as top secret, managed jointly by the five of us."
After the small meeting, Satan Saint personally went to the Holy Land Mary Geoise Treasury to select a moderately strong Devil Fruit for Who's-Who.
Because Logia types are relatively rare, and Paramecia types are too difficult to develop to form immediate combat power.
Among numerous Zoan Devil Fruits, Satan Saint specifically chose one—Zoan, Ancient Zoan, Saber-toothed Tiger Form.
And he personally summoned Who's-Who at Pangu City.
CP9 Headquarters.
Spandine bowed and hung up the den den mushi, the smile on his face completely replaced by madness.
Just to have Who's-Who carry out a secret mission, Satan Saint ordered: all CP9 members who knew of Who's-Who's existence were to be executed.
"Hehehe, not a single one left."
"That kid Who's-Who is about to make it big!"
The remaining bit of sanity prevented Spandine from trying to get close, instead using the den den mushi to inform Who's-Who to go to a certain place as soon as possible, where someone was waiting.
Soon, Who's-Who was brought before Satan Saint by several mysterious individuals.
"I have a mission for you."
Upon learning that the adult before him was actually a Gorosei, the supreme ruler of the World Government, Who's-Who was so excited that his face flushed an unusual red.
"Eat this Devil Fruit and go to the New World to find a way to infiltrate the Morning Star Pirates."
"Do well, and when the Morning Star Pirates are annihilated, Spandine's position will be yours."
Hearing this, Who's-Who's throat moved: Join the Morning Star Pirates? Maya, Lord Gorosei, you think too highly of me.
"Sir, I heard... Beelzebul has extremely high standards. Before, the east blue emperor traveled throughout the entire East Blue, but didn't even recruit a single intern crew member."
Who's-Who had a clear understanding of himself. The pie drawn by the Gorosei was big and round, but the premise was being able to eat it.
"I... I'm afraid I'm not qualified enough."
Upon hearing this, Satan Saint narrowed his eyes.
"You have a point."
Counting the crew members Beelzebul recruited—
Great Swordsman Mihawk, Great Swordsman Fujitora, Great Swordsman Golden Lion, and the Paw-Paw Fruit user, Bartholomew Kuma, a hybrid of the Buccaneer Tribe.
Roger was able to recruit many crew members in the East Blue back then, but Beelzebul didn't fancy a single one. His standards were indeed very high.
An Ancient Zoan user is indeed a bit lacking.
After a brief thought, Satan Saint had a countermeasure.
"Eat this Devil Fruit and bring news of a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit. This pledge of allegiance will be enough for you to become an apprentice crew member."
As the saying goes, you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child.
As long as Who's-Who can be sent to Beelzebul's side, what's another Mythical Zoan? Compared to the returns, this investment—
One word: worth it.
"I will send people to assist you in your actions."
Who's-Who quickly nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Lord Gorosei."
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Regarding Rosinante's age.
It is known that Law was 26 years old two years after the Marineford War, and ate the Ope-Ope no Mi at 13.
So, 13 years before two years after the Marineford War, Law ate the Ope-Ope no Mi, and Rosinante died at the age of 26.
Seven is currently 22 years before two years after the Marineford War, so Rosinante is currently 17 years old, and Doflamingo is currently 19 years old.
Who would have thought, Doffy is 2 years older than Red Hair.