Meanwhile, in the Grand Line, on a certain jungle island, at the headquarters of the World Economy News Paper located there,
Morgans looked at the report from the East Blue and his first reaction was, 'What the hell? Although I sometimes exaggerate facts, you guys following my lead shouldn't go this far, fabricating such fake news.'
No wonder Morgans thought this, because the report before him was the shocking news that Gecko Moria, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, was killed by Sea-Cleaving Swordsman Hiroto.
How could Moria be killed by Hiroto?
Moria used to wreak havoc in the New World and was a monster who could rival Kaido.
"I've reported on Moria countless times. Even in his fight against Kaido, Moria lost because his crew was wiped out, not because he was defeated by Kaido. He even retreated unscathed from Wano Country and was invited by the World Government to become a Seven Warlord of the Sea."
"Hiroto killed him? How is that possible?"
In Morgans' view, Hiroto had a ton of potential. It would be normal for him to stir up trouble in the New World in the future.
This judgment was based on the vast data he had learned from the news industry.
Hiroto's growth curve far surpasses that of pirates from the same period, reaching a standout level.
But there have been such pirates in the past. Although none reached 100 million berries in just three bounties like Hiroto, they were still notable. They became Supernovas before reaching Sabaody Archipelago.
However, Supernovas represent their potential. The New World has formed over many years, with many Supernovas turning into veteran pirates there, making the New World a place where strong individuals are everywhere.
And Moria is among the even stronger in this environment of strong people everywhere in the New World.
How did Hiroto kill Moria?
Morgans' first reaction was to grab the den den mushi and angrily scold his subordinates for messing around and damaging the reputation and reliability of the World Economy News Paper.
But halfway through reaching with his feathered hand, Morgans stopped.
Only now did he calm down and think.
Star is an old-timer in his newspaper, he shouldn't make such a low-level mistake.
Out of trust in the veteran and habit of verifying the news, Morgans picked up the den den mushi and dialed a number.
"Stussy, help me check something. The intelligence fee? We're old friends... the name is Hiroto."
Soon, Morgans verified the truth and even received additional news.
Just a few hours ago, Sea-Cleaving Swordsman Hiroto attacked the Marine Base in Loguetown, causing heavy losses for the Marines.
And...
Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral Dalmatian was killed in action.
"What!? It's actually true... Hiroto also took out Dalmatian?!" Morgans stood up excitedly.
At that moment, the editor rushed in excitedly. "Chief, big news! Ace attacked the Whitebeard Pirates' territory, it looks like he's going to clash with the Whitebeard Pirates. I have the latest info, how about making this tomorrow's headline?"
Morgans was first stunned.
Ace was provoking the Whitebeard Pirates?
That is indeed big news, but...
"What big news? Mine is the big news."
"Huh?" The editor was taken aback.
"Sea-Cleaving Swordsman Hiroto killed Gecko Moria in the East Blue, then attacked the Marine Base in Loguetown. The Marines suffered heavy losses and Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral Dalmatian was killed in action."
"Tomorrow's headline is his."
"What!?"
The editor was shocked, glancing at his own draft and then at the report in Morgans' hand.
In just one second, he threw his draft into the trash and eagerly stepped forward.
"Let me see what's going on."
...
The day after the Loguetown incident, in the conference room at Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Brannew, who had just finished his report, coughed twice, said 'that's all,' and stepped aside. He stood in the corner, looking at the high-ranking Marines.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the highly experienced Vice Admiral Tsuru, Admiral Akainu, Admiral Kizaru, and the Vice Admirals stationed at headquarters.
It can be said that all high-ranking Marines currently at headquarters were here, all for the person he had just reported on.
Brannew couldn't help but look at the bulletin board, where several photos were pinned.
Shattered streets, collapsed churches.
A monster standing sixty to seventy meters tall on the ground, split in two, and behind it, the upright figure holding a sword.
Together, they depicted the scene of 'Hiroto killing Moria.'
And the second photo was of Marine HQ Vice Admiral Dalmatian, whom Brannew had interacted with several times and considered a very sense of just Marine.
But this time, Dalmatian appeared decapitated.
These two events were the fundamental reasons why Marine Headquarters held a meeting today.
"Such evil must be eradicated."
Akainu was the first to speak, his expression filled with immense rage and even his body began to emit billowing flows of magma.
He was the one in the room most deeply affected, Dalmatian was his friend and supporter. They had just spoken on the phone before the incident, and in the blink of an eye, he had died at the hands of a pirate.
How could Akainu not be furious?
"But a fellow like that will be hard to catch, won't he?"
Opposite him, Kizaru scratched his cheek while looking at the contents of the intelligence report.
That unknown individual could fish Smoker and the others out of the sea and travel from the Grand Line to the East Blue. Naturally, they could also take Hiroto's crew away.
The vast sea and the boundless sky were two completely different things.
On the sea, at least the routes and lanes are fixed, and wind directions and ocean currents can be predicted.
There are Marine Bases and patrolling warships everywhere, capable of tracking the Hiroto Pirates' movements.
But the sky...
Even he didn't have the ability to find Hiroto's crew in the sky.
Besides, after returning to headquarters for a short break, he would have to head to Mary Geoise to stand guard for a while.
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