While there are many things they should talk about, their focus has always been on the public execution of Ace, as they had to make it as successful as possible.
"Those pirates are cunning, like rats. When they are cornered, they will hide in the corner, showing their desperation, but when we let our guard down, they will come out and cause trouble."
Yet, no matter how cunning the pirates were, the Five Elders had never thought that those scums were someone that they should fear. Instead, it should be them who feared them, especially when Shinra had decided to join them.
"Okay, I will quickly make reports to the Marines as soon as possible."
"Good." Jaygarcia nodded, then asked, "If possible, can you also help us get the blueprint of Pluton?"
"Pluton?"
"It's an ancient weapon of the past that has the power to destroy an island."
"..."
Shinra blinked his eyes, then asked, "Is such a weapon necessary? Who among us can't destroy an island or two? Also, the energy consumption is high. Even if you have a lot of money from the Heavenly Tribute, there should be a limit to consumption, right?"
"Hahaha."
All of them laughed at his words, but at the same time, they also nodded at him with a smile, thinking he was sharp.
"As you have guessed, while the Pluton is powerful, it needs a lot of power, and with how the world is, it will be difficult to search for that power."
"Then..."
"But don't worry." Jaygarcia had a confident smile on his face. "We have solved that problem."
The energy problem.
How could they solve it?
Would they use the slaves that had been working tirelessly to pull the travelator on the Mary Geoise?
If that was the case, then Shinra would have to say that the Five Elders were just too lavish since the energy that was generated by the slaves was far lower than the cost that they spent.
So, they must have another sources of energy, but what kind of energy it was, he wasn't sure, and he also wouldn't say much since he knew well that even if an infinite energy existed, the machine that was used to create an energy must have been maintained, and with how most of the islands were going to sink, he was afraid this world was as good as over, especially when the land on the Red Line wasn't exactly a good land, which could be used to plant crops, or rich with minerals.
Still, he had no need to think much and just focused on his job to make the World Government stronger, since by then, when he took away everything, it was far easier.
"If that's the case, then I don't have to worry. I will do my best to get this blueprint after I finish my registration as a Marine."
"Good." The five of them nodded.
"There is no need to be that impatient."
"But you know where they are, right?"
"According to our information, those two items should be in the hands of Iceberg or Franky, as they are the students of Tom, the damnable shipwright who made the Roger Pirate's ship, the Oro Jackson."
"We have sent several CP9 members to disguise themselves with several identities."
"Hmm...." Shinra thought for a moment and asked, "Have you thought to just catch them directly?"
"....." The Five Elders.
All of them fell silent and weren't sure what to say at this moment. Why couldn't they just catch Iceberg and Franky directly? Were they afraid of the consequences? Yet, who were the identities of Iceberg and Franky? They were just a mayor and a bandit.
The Five Elders could even destroy a country or two, so why should they hesitate to kidnap Iceberg and Franky?
"Hmmm...." 5x
"Should we?" Jaygarcia asked hesitantly.
"Why not? Just take them away, torture them, and even if we find nothing, then we will just threaten them to destroy Water 7. If they don't want their island to be bombarded by the Buster Call and completely destroyed, they will have to give us the blueprint of Pluton."
"....." The Five Elders.
"...what if the members of the World Government are angry with our actions? The consequences are high."
"....." Shinra.
At this moment, he wondered why the five of them could even stand above everyone.
"Let's say that Iceberg and Franky try to develop a dangerous weapon that can endanger the world, so the World Government has decided to catch the two for the peace of this world."
"..." The Five Elders.
"...what kind of weapons?"
"....."
Shinra took a deep breath and decided to explain everything from the beginning to the end. Frankly, he didn't have an interest in Water 7, this Venice-like island that was about to sink, yet famous for its shipbuilders.
Still, as he was tasked to get to Pluton, he had to go to this city, but he didn't want to, as it was just too much of a waste of time, especially when he was in a rush to go to a certain island to get a certain type of Logia Devil Fruit.
Also, with the CP9, it should be enough to take care of Iceberg and Franky, right?
The only problem that the Five Elders were afraid of the most was handling the aftermath, and also how they could make Iceberg and Franky voice their secrets, right?
As for Water 7, like Shinra, the five of them never cared about this place. If it was destroyed, then it was destroyed, so as long as they could get the blueprint of Pluton.
So, at that moment, Shinra made a plan for all of them on how to get the blueprint of the Pluton by kidnapping Iceberg and Franky, and threatened them with Water 7 if they didn't tell them where the blueprint of the Pluton was.
"When you get everything, just silence the two, so that the World Government can remain on the side of justice. If you are still worried, you can just put all the blame on Iceberg and Franky of the pirate group."
"...can you just talk right away to those CP9?"
"Sure, give me their phone, and I will talk to them about their plan."
"Someone, go and give our Consultant a Den Den Mushi to recite all the plans to the leader of the CP9!"
"Call all the members, too, so I don't waste my time."
"Do as he has said!"
"Yes, Sir!"
So, with the orders of the Five Elders, Shinra talked with the leader of the CP9, Spandam, along with all the other members of the CP9. Naturally, when they faced him, they were so respectful that he could talk with the Five Elders and stayed by their side.
Then again, why did he call them?
As they were confused, Shinra explained everything from the beginning and how they should take the blueprint of the Pluton. Naturally, everything had to be done in a quiet and low-key manner.
"Yes, Sir! If we destroy Water 7 after that!" Spandam swore loudly.
"No, there is no need to if you have gained the blueprint. You just need to get Franky and Iceberg. As for Water 7, just let it be how it is since it will give a lot of tax to the World Government."
"Oh, right! I am sorry for my impudence, Sir!"
"Don't worry. Just follow my plan, and I will back you up from behind."
"Yes, Sir!"
Yet, as their boss, Spandam, excitedly and respectfully talked with Shinra, the other members of the CP9, their eyes flickered and filled with curiosity, as they got the first time to know this new member of the CP0, the Consultant.