Bang!
Sengoku slammed the intelligence report onto his desk with explosive force, his face dark with fury.
Even old Garp didn't dare speak at this moment, glancing at the scattered intelligence with mounting amazement.
He'd expected that kid Naruto would make big news eventually, but storming the Celestial Dragons' home base directly was beyond his wildest imagination.
If only one or two Celestial Dragons had died, as long as the Navy showed the right attitude and put on a show, the Five Elders wouldn't really pursue it to the end.
After all, they still needed to use the Navy as their "good sword."
But this time was different.
Look at this!
Akainu was defeated, lost a hand, and was currently still unconscious.
This was already Naruto holding back, not completely falling out with the Navy.
The intelligence below was even more explosive, one item after another.
The God's Knights lost one member, Saint Killingham confirmed dead.
Mary Geoise itself was attacked by Naruto, leaving countless Celestial Dragon casualties.
Compared to this, the slaves Naruto released weren't getting any attention at all.
Watch carefully, Fisher Tiger. This is the correct way to save people!
What kind of people were the God's Knights?
Garp knew very well.
In the "God Valley Incident," this group should have taken responsibility for confronting the Rocks Pirates.
But unfortunately, they failed to defeat Rocks and others, choosing to retreat after their defeat.
So the task fell to Garp: officially "protecting the Celestial Dragons," but really just retrieving their precious treasure.
It could be said that Garp had no good feelings toward this group.
But even so, he had to admit they did have some skill.
You say Garp defeated Rocks? That was the result of him teaming up with Roger.
In a real one-on-one duel, Garp still wasn't that man's match.
It could be said that when Rocks was still around, there were no other "Sea Emperors" on this ocean.
It was also this battle that earned Garp the title of "Naval Hero."
The Celestial Dragons were really hurt to the bone this time.
The old guy thought with some schadenfreude.
As for Imu taking action and the Five Elders being attacked, none of this was written in the intelligence.
"The urgent matter is to first block the news."
Across from Garp, Vice Admiral Tsuru also had a grave expression.
Sengoku naturally could think of this, but he shook his head.
"Too late. Morgans should have already gotten the first-hand information."
Sengoku's prediction was basically identical to the facts.
"We've contacted Morgans, but he responded with the expected excuse: 'The news birds have already departed, we're trying our best to recall them.'"
"That guy, does he really want to oppose the World Government?"
At this time, another female voice spoke up.
It was one of the "Admiral candidates," Vice Admiral Momousagi, Gion.
"Don't you know what kind of personality Morgans has?"
That guy was a madman who could disregard even his own life for so-called "big news."
"What about Borsalino and Kuzan? Have they returned?"
At this time, Sengoku suddenly turned to ask a Navy officer nearby.
"Yes! Admiral Kuzan has received the message and is returning. Admiral Borsalino has just arrived at Marineford."
"Then hurry up and call him over! That lazy bastard!"
Sengoku shouted angrily, somewhat embarrassed.
This old slick had already arrived at Marineford but still dared not come to the meeting... really...
On another note, Sengoku was also shocked by the strength progress Naruto Uzumaki had shown.
The last time Naruto Uzumaki acted was when Kuzan went to East Blue to arrest him.
That time, this kid could only run away. How could it be that in such a short time, he could directly confront Akainu and the God's Knights head-on?
Could it be that guy was holding back last time? Impossible, impossible. The Navy had always been targeting him. Naruto Uzumaki had no reason to do such a thing.
Sengoku quickly dismissed his own speculation, not knowing that his recent guess was closest to the truth.
Now, the combat power Naruto Uzumaki had displayed had already surpassed that of an Admiral. Sending a single Admiral to pursue him was obviously unrealistic.
"Garp, this time you go with Borsalino. Don't say any of those declining words! Pay attention to your own identity."
Sengoku's rebuke directly blocked the refusal Garp was about to voice.
Seeing his old friend's serious expression, Garp could only nod.
Seeing his old friend's deadly serious expression, Garp could only nod reluctantly. Don't blame this old man for not helping you this time, stinky brat. You made too big a mess for even me to cover...
"I'll go too."
Vice Admiral Tsuru suddenly spoke up, and Vice Admiral Gion beside her also expressed her wish to participate.
To this, Sengoku thought about it and agreed.
One more combat force meant one more chance of victory.
Moreover, with Tsuru watching from the side, there was no fear of old Garp slacking off and not putting in effort.
"Based on Naruto Uzumaki's movement pattern, he'll likely return to the New World through Fishman Island," Sengoku analyzed grimly.
"Intercept him before he reaches there. We cannot allow the battlefield to be ten thousand meters underwater." The implications were clear: at their power levels, such a battle could destroy the entire island and bury them all in the deep sea.
The reason for this decision was partly because Sengoku didn't want to involve Fishman Island.
Not to mention their status as an "allied nation" and "transit station," just the Whitebeard Pirates behind them would be enough to cause trouble for the Navy.
On the other hand, if a battle erupted ten thousand meters under the sea, based on these people's combat performance, their battle aftermath might directly destroy the entire Fishman Island.
At that time, everyone might end up buried in the deep sea.
The Navy began operating like a precise machine, while others who received the newspapers reacted differently.
"Zehahahaha! Naruto Uzumaki? What a terrifying guy."
Blackbeard ate cherry pie while reading the news he had just received.
Although the newspaper only revealed Naruto's name and silhouette, Blackbeard wouldn't forget the man who wanted to kill him in front of Whitebeard back then.
That day, he really thought he would die at the other's hands.
To say Blackbeard had no hatred for Naruto was impossible, but at the same time, he admired Naruto's boldness.
At least he couldn't do such crazy things.
"Sigh... this stupid man."
Water 7, Stussy also received the intelligence first thing, even faster than the news birds' arrival.
Not long after receiving the intelligence, orders from the Five Elders came down.
"Lucci, Kaku, call the others. Time to go."
She turned to look at the two people still sparring and honing their Haki in the training ground, calling out irritably.
"Chief, where are we going? What about the 'Pluton' blueprints?"
Kaku looked confused, while Lucci beside him also showed an inquiring gaze.
"Let's go, to the New World. Leave the matters here to other CPs."
Stussy had no obligation to explain clearly to them. These greenhorns just needed to obediently follow her orders.
The two in the training ground looked at each other and ultimately said nothing, obediently going to call the others.
News birds launched like a coordinated fleet from Morgans' strategically positioned branch bases.
The cunning businessman had long understood that multiple hideouts meant comprehensive coverage and operational security.
From Totto Land to Amazon Lily, from the four seas to Reverse Mountain, every corner of the world would receive these world-shaking headlines.
Naruto Uzumaki's reputation was about to become truly global.