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Marineford, Fleet Admiral's Office.
"Kuzan, tea!"
"Vice Admiral Garp, I'm very busy. I'm an Admiral, after all. You should get someone else to pour tea!"
"Shut up, you brat."
"Go get some more senbei. They're in that drawer over there."
"～(#)!!"
Though annoyed, Aokiji sighed and poured tea and found snacks for Garp. After all, Garp was his mentor.
Besides Garp and Aokiji, Akainu and Kizaru were also in the room, both with their left legs crossed over their right, silently watching Aokiji work.
As fellow Admirals, this was truly...
The scrutinizing gazes from his colleagues made Aokiji, who was serving tea and water, feel immense pressure.
Damn it, he had his pride too!
"Bwahahaha."
With tea and snacks, Garp, in a good mood, looked at Sengoku. "Sengoku, why did you call us here?"
"I didn't call you!"
Sengoku held his head, a headache brewing.
This scoundrel showed up uninvited and even stole his hidden senbei!
Garp burst into laughter, waving his hand. "Don't be so formal. I read the newspaper. Is it about Kaido and Red Hair?"
"Sort of."
Bringing up the main topic, Sengoku didn't bother to fuss over Garp's uninvited presence, his gaze turning serious as he looked at the three Admirals and several officers.
The Marines were well aware of the clash between Kaido and the Red Hair Pirates, even losing a surveillance warship in the process.
But the battle itself wasn't the main point. He was more concerned about its cause.
"I called you here to discuss a certain pirate."
Sengoku looked around.
"Daichi the Destroyer!"
The room fell silent.
Akainu slightly raised his head.
In the past six months, he had heard the name Daichi many times. Newspapers frequently published news related to him, and even he had become interested.
All evil must be eradicated!
Aokiji returned to his seat, looking completely uninterested, even propping his cheek with his hand and dozing off.
So sleepy.
Seeing that neither of them spoke, Kizaru, although wanting to slack off, was the only one who had directly clashed with Daichi, so not speaking up seemed inappropriate.
"These newcomers are truly terrifying. That Daichi the Destroyer, honestly, even I didn't have much of a way to deal with him."
"Even Admiral Kizaru..."
The officers exchanged glances.
Although they had heard about the Hachinosu incident, if even an Admiral couldn't win, was that Daichi too strong?
"Cough cough!"
Sengoku coughed, giving Kizaru a displeased look. There were many young officers in the office. What if they got scared?
"Daichi's power is strong, there's no doubt about that, but he's not unbeatable. We need to focus more on Daichi the Destroyer's next moves."
"In the past six months, Daichi the Destroyer has been involved in almost every major incident in the New World. First Whitebeard and Big Mom, and now even Red Hair and the Revolutionary Army have come into contact with him!"
"Also, the Emperors of the Underworld have also established close ties with Daichi the Destroyer, though the specific purpose has yet to be investigated."
"But there must be an evil conspiracy hidden within!"
Sengoku looked troubled.
Since Daichi's debut, he hadn't had many good nights' sleep. That kid was too disruptive, and always involved in major incidents.
Every time the Yonko made contact, Marineford had to enter emergency combat readiness, and that kid provoked the Yonko every few days.
The Marineford Marines were almost stressed out!
If things continued like this, who knew what Daichi the Destroyer would do next.
He is now the key surveillance target!
"Next, we must closely monitor all actions of Daichi the Destroyer!"
"Vice Admiral Doll, your G-14 Branch is closest to the Beast Pirates' territory. The surveillance mission is entrusted to you."
"Intelligence Department, shift your focus in the New World to Daichi the Destroyer. Constantly intercept all communications between Daichi the Destroyer and the outside world!"
"G-1 Branch..."
One task after another was assigned.
Once the officers left and only the three Admirals and a tea-drinking Garp remained in the room, Sengoku finally showed a hint of fatigue.
"Kuzan."
No response.
Aokiji was lying sideways on the chair, drool escaping his mouth.
Sengoku's face darkened, and he slammed the table hard.
"Kuzan!!!"
"Present!"
Aokiji jolted, quickly sitting upright.
Sengoku spoke, feeling weary. "Put aside your current work. Prepare for deployment. If Daichi the Destroyer makes a move, you will stop him. In necessary circumstances, you do not need to request permission or report to me."
"Ararara, why me?"
Aokiji scratched his head in annoyance.
Such a powerful newcomer, he really didn't want to deal with him.
Sengoku's face sank.
Of the three Marine Admirals, one only knew how to slack off all day, one was lazy and lacked proper form, and the other was too aggressive in his actions.
The worst batch he had ever led!
"According to known intelligence, that Daichi the Destroyer used fire power after transforming, and he doesn't fear magma, and can also absorb natural energy."
"Your ability is ice, which is the exact opposite of Daichi the Destroyer's attribute. It can restrain Daichi the Destroyer, so it's most suitable for you to subdue him!"
"You can summon the Warlords if necessary!"
"Garp, put down my senbei!"
The meeting ended.
Meanwhile, in Labor Country.
The Groudon set sail.
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Daichi hung up the phone.
News came from Caesar that for some reason, the Marines blockading Punk Hazard were withdrawing.
He could go pick up the goods now.
"I wonder if the Artificial Azure Dragon Fruit can evolve my Groudon into its complete form."
Daichi's eyes were full of anticipation.
Although it was an artificial Azure Dragon Fruit, it was indeed a true Devil Fruit, containing the power to destroy everything.
Even if an ordinary warrior ate it, they could transform into a pink giant dragon, easily causing terrifying disasters no less than those of a Logia type.
One of the strongest tiers among Devil Fruits.
Daichi had considered giving it to a subordinate to add another All-Star, but no one around him was suitable. To unleash the Artificial Azure Dragon Fruit's full potential, a strong physique was essential.
Just like Kaido.
After much thought, feeding it to little Groudon was the most reliable option.
"Waa~ waa~~"
Groudon sensed Daichi's thoughts and wailed impatiently. It hadn't eaten anything good in a long time.
"Don't rush, it'll be a few more days."
The Groudon sailed at full speed towards Dressrosa. Since there was no Log Pose for Punk Hazard and he also needed to pick up Caesar, they had to go to Dressrosa first.
Daichi's movements were immediately discovered by the G-14 Branch's informants.
The news quickly reached Marineford.
"He's truly a restless man."
Aokiji hung up the Den Den Mushi, a headache throbbing.
Just two days after receiving the mission, Daichi had already made a move. Based on the course, the destination was Dressrosa.
Very close to Marineford.
"Ararara, I guess I'll go for a stroll."
Aokiji thought for a moment and decided to stake out the place in advance.
Although a fight wasn't guaranteed, it was better to be prepared just in case.
As he walked out of the room, Aokiji suddenly thought of a problem.
"Where's my bicycle?"