Everyone nodded. No one objected to the arrangement.
Admiral Zephyr, known as "Black Arm," had just passed fifty and was in the absolute prime of his body. He was undoubtedly the strongest person in the Marines right now apart from Garp and Sengoku. Having him deal with Fisher Tiger was enough to put people at ease.
Zephyr also nodded solemnly.
"No problem. Leave it to me."
"Mm. There's no need for everyone to worry too much either. Although Fishmen have physical abilities far superior to humans, the Marines we have mobilized this time are all elites from Headquarters. And in terms of numbers, we have an absolute advantage. According to our intelligence analysis, the Sun Pirates have at most around two thousand Fishmen, and the Thunder God Pirate Crew only has around five thousand. This time, however, we have deployed one hundred and fifty thousand elite Marines and ten thousand CP personnel. Our numerical advantage is overwhelming. Of course, we still cannot be careless. There are several points that need attention."
"First, aside from Fisher Tiger, there is also a Fishman named Jinbe among the Sun Pirates. He possesses Admiral candidate-level combat power and must not be underestimated."
"Second, although Fishmen are not especially willing to accept Devil Fruits because of their race, we still have to be careful in case any Fishman has eaten one. A powerful physique combined with a Zoan-type Devil Fruit can unleash unexpected strength. Reaching Rear Admiral-level combat power would not be a problem."
"Third, beware of Fishmen attacking from beneath the sea. After all, that is their natural advantage."
"Mm."
Everyone nodded.
"Next is the Sky Pirates' third major fleet, the pirate crew established by the swordsman Killmonger Erik."
"At present, we have the least intelligence on this pirate crew. What we do know is that over the past three months, Killmonger Erik has challenged many swordsmen. After defeating them, he absorbed them into his own pirate crew. Most of these people were born in the North Blue, especially those from his own Shinto Sword Style. The good news is that these swordsmen are not particularly strong, and the overall strength of this pirate crew is the weakest among the Sky Pirates' three major fleets. The troublesome part is that these are all young people with limitless potential. In addition, all of you should already know about Flevance. Erik and his sister have become that country's saviors by curing the contagious disease there. So if war truly breaks out, we may have to face military strength on a national scale. Also, as one of the three major fleets, Erik's pirate crew will not have few Devil Fruits under its command. Overall, however, the Third Fleet is the easiest for our Marines to deal with. In terms of high-level combat power and the number of Marine soldiers, we will not be at a disadvantage."
"And aside from these three major fleets, according to our intelligence, the Sky Pirates also have a very mysterious fourth fleet: the Science Corps."
At this point, the four CP0 fighters from the World Government finally became serious, and Sengoku's expression also turned grave.
"This is the most mysterious force in the Sky Pirates. For the coming war between them and the Marines and World Government, it is also the most dangerous force. Its level of danger may even exceed Fire Dragon Yemu and the other three major fleets."
"From what we currently know, the Sky Pirates' technology, which surpasses this era, may come from this unit."
At this point, Sengoku looked at the four CP0 members and slowly said, "We have received confirmed information that the Sky Pirates may have obtained technology eight hundred years ahead of this era..."
"!!!"
"Although we do not know how much of that technology the Sky Pirates have already mastered, whether it is breaking the limits of Devil Fruits, crossing the Calm Belt, or giving ships the ability to fly through the sky, all of it represents a technological suppression against our Marines. Even though the twenty warships we have sent out this time are all equipped with the ability to sail through the Calm Belt, they still cannot compare to the performance of the ships possessed by the Sky Pirates. Right now, we can only place our hopes on our advantage in numbers and weapons. However, there is no need for everyone to worry. In terms of combat power, we hold an absolute advantage. These four members from CP0 possess Admiral candidate-level combat strength."
At this moment, the four masked CP0 members also spoke.
"Leave the Sky Pirates' Science Corps to us."
"Mm. I'm counting on you."
After saying this, Sengoku looked at everyone.
"We have finished covering the Sky Pirates' main combat forces. Next are a few points that require special attention."
As he spoke, the screen behind him changed.
"First: this dinosaur creature named Kuromu, who possesses the ability of the Doa Doa no Mi. We have already suffered quite a few losses because of it. It can appear and disappear unpredictably, making it a major variable on the future battlefield. Both CP and our Marines must monitor it closely."
"Second: this dinosaur creature named Kurota, who possesses the ability of the Noko Noko no Mi. It has not been long since the Sabaody Archipelago incident, and its poison-based abilities are still fresh in our memories. The Marine medical units must also be prepared to produce antidotes at any time."
"Beyond that, there are still many other things we need to watch for. I will tell you when arranging the specific battle plans later."
"The last point is the most important. Through CP's all-out search, we have roughly located the sea where the Sky Pirates' territory is based. It is in the New World, near the Calm Belt bordering the North Blue, on an island known as Wenmigudan Island. We will know the exact location very soon. Once it is confirmed, we can formulate the specific battle plan and prepare to strike."
"That is the general intelligence on the opponents we will face in this operation."
"Everyone, this is an unprecedented challenge for both the Marines and the World Government. It is also the strongest enemy we have ever faced, perhaps even surpassing the Rocks Pirates of the past. But you do not need to worry. In this war, the Marines and the World Government hold an absolute advantage, whether in high-level combat power, the number of Marines, weapons, equipment, and more. I can even declare that this is a war the Marines and the World Government are certain to win."
Sengoku's confident words drew everyone's attention.
"It is simple. You must understand that for the Sky Pirates, they do not have another chance. But the Marines and the World Government are different. So the ones who should truly be worried and nervous are not us, but the Sky Pirates. As long as we strike their territory hard once, it will be enough to destroy their foundation and their future."
Everyone's eyes lit up.
"Furthermore, compared to the unity of the Marines and the World Government, the hastily formed Sky Pirates cannot match us in cohesion at all. Not to mention, their already limited number of fighters cannot compare to our long-trained Marine elites."
"That is why I say this is a war the Marines and the World Government are certain to win."
"Everyone, take courage and raise your spirits. For the 'justice' you each carry, end this war and return stability to this sea..."
But just as everything seemed to be moving toward an inevitable Marine victory, a piece of news appeared that caught everyone completely off guard...
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