76: Chapter 76: Luo's Team Officially Joins the TeamAfter listening to Luo's account, Sengoku remained silent on the other end of the phone, his expressionless face making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.
However, the terrifying aura emanating from his body had already enveloped the entire Marineford, causing many new recruits in training to fall unconscious.
Garp, Zephyr, Kizaru, and other high-ranking officers at the base rushed to Sengoku's office to inquire about the situation after feeling the oppressive aura.
Sengoku looked at the arriving generals, quietly put the Den Den Mushi into his pocket, and then calmly said, "You've come at the right time.I have something to say to you."
Garp, seeing his reaction, ignored what he was saying and preemptively asked, "If you have something to say, can you explain why you suddenly released Conqueror's Haki?"
"You've even knocked out my future granddaughters-in-law.If they wake up and start making a scene, you're in for a world of hurt."
Sengoku said, "I apologize for suddenly releasing Conqueror's Haki.I just received some shocking news and couldn't control myself."
Vice Admiral Vergo of the G-5 branch is a pirate spy planted in the Navy.
Upon hearing this, the arriving generals exchanged bewildered glances, unable to believe that a lieutenant general from an independent branch could actually be a pirate spy.
"How could that be?Vergo spoke with me when he took office, and there was absolutely no indication that he was a pirate.Could there be a mistake, Fleet Admiral Sengoku?"
"Yes, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the matter of a Vice Admiral being an undercover agent is no small matter.We must investigate thoroughly before drawing any conclusions."
Sengoku glanced at the generals in front of him, activated his Observation Haki to interfere, and then said, "We've all worked together for over ten years, so I won't hide anything from you."
A few years ago, I sent my adopted son, Rosinante, to infiltrate the gangster Doflamingo.Just as he had gathered enough information to send back, he was suddenly discovered and killed by Doflamingo.
His whereabouts disappeared at that time, but recently there is intelligence indicating that Rosinante passed the information to Vergo before Doflamingo discovered him, but Vergo did not receive any information.Isn't that suspicious?
If it were just this, I wouldn't be so angry and certain.Just now, I found a witness to the incident in which Doflamingo killed Rosinante.
He witnessed the entire incident firsthand, personally confirming that Vergo was indeed a high-ranking officer in Doflamingo's pirate crew, and that after Rosinante passed on the information to him, he severely injured him, ultimately leading to his death.
After Sengoku finished speaking, he seemed unable to calm down for a long time, while Law on the other end of the Den Den Mushi was already crying his eyes out.
Seeing Law's heartbroken state, Bepo didn't know how to comfort him.He anxiously circled around Law and kept apologizing, as if he had made Law cry.
Seeing this, Wang Luffy felt a little sad.He casually took out some tissues and handed them to Law, saying, "Wipe your hands.You've practically washed Bepo's fur with your tears."
Luo took the tissue, silently wiped away his tears, and then looked at Wang Lufei, asking, "Do you still stand by what you just said?"
Wang Lufei didn't quite understand and asked, "Are you referring to inviting you to join my team?"
Law nodded and said, "I want to become stronger, strong enough to defeat Doflamingo with my own hands and avenge Mr.Corazon."
Wang Luffy extended his right hand and placed it in front of Law, smiling as he said, "Of course you will become stronger.My team cannot tolerate weaklings.Even if you are weak, I will train you into the strongest group."
Upon hearing Wang Luffy's words, Luo grasped his hand without hesitation and nodded firmly.
Seeing this, Bepo got a little anxious and said, "Law, you're our captain!You can leave, but take us with you!"
Law turned to Bepo and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Bepo, this is my personal hatred.You are my best friends, so I can't let you share this burden with me."
Just as Bepo was about to say something after hearing Law's words, a boy wearing a penguin hat and sunglasses popped out of the bushes and shouted:
"Luo, you're underestimating us by saying that.We only became captain because we were committed to you, so your business is our business.Don't use this as an excuse to drive us away."
Bepo nodded quickly upon hearing this.Luo, somewhat bewildered, asked, "Shakky, Peggy, what brings you here?"
The two chuckled and said, "With such a commotion here, how could we not come and check it out?"
The two then looked at Wang Lufei and bowed deeply to him, pleading, "Please accept us as well.We'll do anything, even menial tasks.Please!"
Seeing this, Bepo imitated Wang Luffy's actions.Wang Luffy looked at them, thought for a moment, and then said:
"No problem, I can take you on.But you'll have to start as interns, because what I said before about my team not having room for people who aren't capable isn't just empty talk."
Of course, you don't need to be too nervous.I will also give you special training.There will be a two-year evaluation period.If you meet the standards, you will be officially hired.
Upon hearing this, the two people and the bear jumped up happily and rushed forward to hug Luo tightly.
Wang Luffy's progress is going smoothly, but Sengoku's progress is somewhat stalled.
After Sengoku said those words, the generals were indeed filled with righteous indignation and wanted to go to the New World to kill this naval traitor and sea rogue, Doflamingo.
However, Tsuru then poured cold water on their enthusiasm, saying, "I've been monitoring Doflamingo for many years before he became a Shichibukai, but unfortunately, he's too cunning, and I've never been able to gain any substantial leverage over him.So now, the World Government."With the pardon in hand, we are completely immobilized.
"The same goes for Vergo.Even with witness testimonies, without physical evidence, we can't make a forceful arrest.It might backfire and alert Doflamingo, making our response even more difficult."
Sengoku closed his eyes in resignation upon hearing this, his discontent with the World Government growing even stronger.The other admirals were similarly filled with resentment towards the World Government's policy of appointing the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
Finally, Sengoku spoke up, saying, "In that case, let's put this matter aside for now.Just remember to be wary of Vergo when we have important matters to discuss in the future.We'll wait for the right opportunity, and when we have enough evidence, we'll eradicate this cancer."
As Zhan Guo finished speaking, his usually dignified tone became somewhat clenched, showing just how much this matter affected him.
The other generals nodded silently upon hearing this, then left the marshal's office to begin cleaning up the mess for the soldiers affected by Conqueror's Haki.
(This is an overt foreshadowing; the greater the resentment among Sengoku and the generals, the faster they will break away.The generals who came to the office this time were Momousagi, Kizaru, Garp, Zephyr, Tsuru, Onigumo, and Momonga.The last two are representatives of Akainu and Aokiji, respectively.)
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