Marineford!
Inside a conference room!
Sengoku sat at his desk, holding a den den mushi receiver, his brows furrowed, and he said in a deep voice.
"I understand!"
With that, he hung up the den den mushi.
"What happened?"
As soon as Sengoku hung up the den den mushi, Tsuru asked from beside him.
Hearing this, Sengoku's gaze swept across everyone present, finally settling on Garp, and he said with a frown and a deep voice.
"The Gorosei want me to send Aramaki to Enies Lobby as well, to thoroughly eradicate the Straw Hat!"
When the news of the Buster Call's activation spread throughout Marineford, Sengoku quickly received the message.
And when he learned that the Buster Call's target was Enies Lobby, he felt that something major might have happened.
So he called Aokiji, who had activated the Buster Call, overnight to inquire about the situation.
He heard Aokiji say that he had given the Golden den den mushi to Spandam, and now that the Buster Call was activated, it should be targeting the Straw Hat.
When he heard that it was the Straw Hat again, Sengoku's face turned green with anger.
Enies Lobby was a direct court of the World Government.
Invading Enies Lobby was equivalent to challenging the World Government.
Such an incident would surely shake the world.
In a fit of rage, Sengoku held an emergency meeting of high-ranking Marine officials overnight.
They were to discuss how to handle this incident.
They were also considering whether to deploy high-level combat power to eliminate this Straw Hat, who had been constantly causing them trouble since his debut, with the troubles growing increasingly larger.
Just as they were halfway through their discussion, a call came from the Gorosei, informing Sengoku of their decision.
Now, as Sengoku relayed this decision to the high-ranking Marine officials present, a response quickly followed.
Akainu frowned and was the first to speak in a deep voice.
"I have already tested that Aramaki. Although he's not my match in a real fight, his strength is undeniable, and he has the potential to be an Admiral."
"Sending him should be more than enough to deal with Straw Hat!"
"293"
Kizaru, hearing Akainu's words, looked surprised and exclaimed.
"How rare!"
"For you, Sakazuki, to acknowledge someone, it seems this man named Aramaki is truly an incredibly strong monster!"
"It's a pity I didn't see your fight back then; I missed a wonderful show!"
Aokiji then spoke.
"I gave the authority to activate the Buster Call to CP9."
"I originally intended to use this opportunity to capture Nico Robin, but I didn't expect the Straw Hat to break into Enies Lobby for her."
"Indeed, judging by the strength they've shown, they should be able to escape from the Buster Call."
"After all, the Buster Call doesn't have top-tier combat power to restrict the strongest among them, Straw Hat."
"However, if Aramaki is there, I'm afraid the Straw Hat will be completely wiped out at Enies Lobby this time!"
When Aokiji said the last sentence, his gaze couldn't help but fall on Garp.
And everyone else, including Sengoku, involuntarily looked at Garp at this moment.
"What do you think, Garp?!"
Sengoku asked.
They all knew Luffy was Garp's grandson.
Seeing one's own grandson about to be arrested or killed, anyone would feel a pang of sadness.
But they stood on the side of justice, and eliminating pirates was natural and right.
So when Sengoku asked this question, he was actually reminding Garp not to forget his identity.
To everyone's surprise, Garp picked his nose, looking indifferent, and said casually.
"This old man has no objections!"
"If there's nothing else, this old man is going back to sleep!"
"Sigh! Getting old, being dragged to a meeting so late, this old man's body can't take it!"
Garp said, yawning, looking very sleepy.
Seeing that Garp didn't seem to have forgotten his stance, Sengoku immediately relaxed, then nodded and let Garp leave.
However, the moment Garp left the conference room, the sleepiness on his face completely vanished.
He chuckled to himself, thinking.
"Hehe! Luckily, this old man learned his lesson this time and slipped away quickly!"
"Otherwise, if I receive news that Aramaki was crushed by that brat Luffy later, Sengoku will definitely scold me again!"
"Wahahahahaha…"
"I truly am amazing!"
Garp laughed heartily in his mind, walking away with light steps.
Meanwhile, Sengoku in the conference room made his decision at this moment, stating firmly.
"Alright then!"
"The troops participating in the Buster Call have almost assembled."
"We will send Aramaki to…"
"Join this Buster Call operation as an additional force!"
...
Enies Lobby!
There were still a few guards in the Judicial Tower.
So when the news of the Buster Call's activation spread, it quickly reached everyone on Enies Lobby.
Now, the remaining survivors on the island were in a chaotic state, all fleeing towards the coast, preparing to leave the island.
As these people frantically fled, Franky looked at his subordinates and loudly ordered them.
"Hey! Zambai! Kiwi! Mozu!"
"The Marine warships are coming soon, hurry and take our Franky Family, all of you, leave this island!"
Hearing Franky say this, the Franky Family members immediately exclaimed in surprise.
"Huh?! Big Bro, aren't you coming with us?"
"That's right! Big Bro! We came to rescue you, how can we leave first?"
"Big Bro! Come with us!"
The subordinates kept shouting and pleading.
Meanwhile, the Straw Hat crew looked at Franky in confusion, also bewildered by his actions.
Franky suddenly smiled slightly, looking righteous, and slowly spoke.
"My friends are about to face danger, how can I abandon them and flee alone?!"
"I want to stay and… fight with my friends!!!"
This scene made his subordinates cry tears of sorrow.
"Big Bro is risking his life for his friends, it's truly so touching!"
"Big Bro, you're so great!"
"Big Bro…"
Chopper, Usopp, and Karu also cried tears of sorrow, just like the Franky Family, deeply moved.
"Waaahhh… Franky! You're really too good!"
"Woooohhh… You idiot! You're our important friend, Franky!"
"Gah…"
And Franky, hearing Usopp and the others cry and say those words, couldn't help but cry and join them.
This scene left Luffy and the others speechless.
These guys are too easily moved!
However, Luffy was still very happy about Franky's decision to stay.
This meant that Franky had already accepted them.
It would be easier to get him to join their crew after this incident was over.
"Gah!!!"
Just then, Karu suddenly stopped crying and let out a strange cry.
Everyone looked at him in confusion.
Then Karu quickly pulled a den den mushi out of his dimension.
"Purupurupuru..."
When Luffy saw the den den mushi that was currently ringing, he couldn't help but be stunned.
He recognized it at a glance; this den den mushi was the one Doflamingo had given him for contact.
And as soon as he thought of this, he immediately recalled the matter of asking Doflamingo to help him find the Mori Mori Fruit.
It seems Aramaki found it!
Luffy's heart was filled with joy.
Then he took the den den mushi from Karu's hand.
After connecting, a voice immediately rang out from the other side.
"Fufufufufu..."
"Straw Hat, long time no see!"
Hearing Doflamingo's polite words, Luffy ignored them and asked directly,
"Did you find that Devil Fruit?"
Doflamingo smiled upon hearing this and said,
"I just received the news!"
Saying that, Doflamingo suddenly exclaimed,
"You really surprise me, Straw Hat!"
"You even dared to break into a place like Enies Lobby, and even got involved in a Buster Call!"
"Fufufufufu..."
Luffy wasn't surprised to hear Doflamingo mention this.
With Doflamingo's connections and relationships, and even having his own people planted within the Marine, it was normal for him to know about this immediately with so many sources of information.
However, Luffy wasn't in the mood to discuss this with him, instead asking,
"You said you received news, where is that Devil Fruit now?"
Doflamingo suddenly stopped laughing and said in a deep voice,
"He went to find you himself, Straw Hat!"
Upon hearing this, Luffy couldn't help but be stunned.
Then he heard Doflamingo continue,
"I received intelligence!"
"The person you're looking for, who calls himself Aramaki!"
"He broke into Marineford alone yesterday and had a big battle with Admiral Akainu."
"That guy is a monster with boundless strength!"
"The Gorosei have already decided to exceptionally promote him to Admiral candidate after clarifying his background."
"Now..."
"Aramaki has received orders and is currently on a Buster Call warship, preparing to go to Enies Lobby to eliminate you Straw Hat!"
After informing Luffy of this, Doflamingo laughed again out of curiosity and said,
"Fufufufufu..."
"Straw Hat!"
"This way, our cooperation is forced to end."
"However, what I'm more concerned about now is..."
"What... will you do?"
Faced with such powerful combat strength, Doflamingo himself would never dare to confront him head-on.
However, he was also very curious about what Luffy would do.
If Luffy chose to fight against the combination of Aramaki and the Buster Call, the Straw Hat might disappear from the sea forever if they lost.
But if they won, a pirate crew that would shake the world would be born on this sea.
At that time, the Straw Hat would probably become the strongest pirate crew below the Four Emperors!
Doflamingo was extremely curious about whether a super rookie pirate crew could be born.
On Luffy's side.
After listening to Doflamingo's words, he was stunned for a moment.
Although he didn't know how Aramaki suddenly got together with the Marine...
But this just happened to fulfill his wish.
So when he heard Doflamingo finally ask him what he would do, Luffy answered without hesitation,
"Of course..."
"Fight!!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Luffy hung up the den den mushi.
On Doflamingo's side, after hearing Luffy's answer, he immediately couldn't help but take a deep breath, his eyes brightened a few shades, and his expression became extremely joyful and expectant.
He was very much looking forward to how much shock the Straw Hat would bring to this world!
He spread his arms and laughed up to the sky.
"Bring some excitement to this boring world, Straw Hat!"
"Fufufufufu..."
"Fufufufufu..."
...
On the high seas between Marineford and Enies Lobby.
Ten warships were advancing at top speed.
On the deck of one of the warships, a man wearing sunglasses, with green hair, and the four characters "Shigawa Shinju" tattooed on his chest, was lazily lying on a lounge chair.
Around him, the Marine soldiers on the deck all looked puzzled, keeping their distance, yet occasionally glancing at him, full of curiosity.
On a warship next door.
The Marines here were relatively far from the man, and even if they spoke, they wouldn't be heard, so they couldn't help but start discussing.
"Who exactly is that guy? Why did he suddenly say he wanted to participate in our Buster Call operation?"
"I heard Fleet Admiral Sengoku personally spoke, and even gave him command of a warship."
"But that guy isn't one of us Marines, is he?! Why does Fleet Admiral Sengoku value him so much?"
As the Marines were puzzled.
Just then, a voice suddenly sounded from behind them.
"That man is a future Admiral candidate!"
As soon as these words came out, the entire area immediately filled with gasps of cold air and continuous exclamations!
"Ad... Admiral candidate?!"
"Really? This is a position only one rank lower than Admiral."
"That guy... No! That man isn't even a Marine yet! To be exceptionally promoted directly to Admiral candidate, just how strong is he?!"
"This kind of thing has never happened before! Is the news you're saying reliable? It sounds so untrustworthy!"
One Marine raised a question, and at the same time turned to look at the person who spoke.
And when he clearly saw the person standing behind them, he was immediately scared and trembled all over, saying tremblingly,
"Mo... Vice Admiral Doberman!!!"
The next second, he apologized repeatedly.
"Sorry! Vice Admiral Doberman!"
"I was too rude!"
Doberman waved his hand, indicating he didn't mind.
Then he looked at Aramaki opposite him with shock in his eyes and continued,
"That man known as [Aramaki]..."
"He is a man who can even fight against Admiral Akainu!"
As soon as these words came out, the entire ship was shocked.
All the Marines' eyes widened, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.
"Ad... Admiral?! He has already fought against an Admiral?!"
"To still have the power to fight against Admiral Akainu, that man is simply a monster with boundless strength!"
"But it's so strange! Why would Fleet Admiral Sengoku send such a strong person to execute the Buster Call with us? I heard the Straw Hat only has less than ten people and two pets?! And we have 10,000 elite soldiers, and also 5 Vice Admirals leading the team. No matter how strong the Straw Hat are, they definitely won't be our opponents, right?!"
Someone raised this question, which immediately sparked a heated discussion.
"I heard that 8 people from the Straw Hat wiped out all 10,000 guards at Enies Lobby! Their Captain, Straw Hat, didn't even make a move!"
"No... No way?! 8 people wiped out 10,000 people?! And Straw Hat didn't even make a move?! Are they that strong?!"
"Not only that! The report also said that the only time Straw Hat made a move, he instantly killed Rob Lucci of CP9 with one move!"
"Ho... How is that possible?! I know that Rob Lucci! I heard he is the strongest in CP9 in eight hundred years! Such a super strong person, was he actually... instantly killed by Straw Hat in one blow?!"
"I didn't expect the Straw Hat to have become so strong!!!"
At this moment, Doberman spoke again.
"The Gorosei are now paying great attention to the Straw Hat."
"They have decided to take this opportunity to completely eliminate the Straw Hat."
"To ensure absolute certainty, they therefore proposed the order to dispatch Aramaki to Fleet Admiral Sengoku."
"So..."
"You must never take this battle lightly!"
"You must absolutely..."
"Successfully complete the mission..."
"Eliminate the Straw Hat!!!"
As soon as these words were uttered, everyone on the warship immediately stood at attention and saluted.
"Yes! Vice Admiral Doberman!"
Just then, a report suddenly sounded on the deck.
"Arrived at the Gate of Justice!"
"The control room has been contacted, and the Gate of Justice is being opened!"