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"Kapu, Sakaski, you are really causing trouble for me."
Chapter 43: The World Government’s Response
In addition to informing Kuzan, Crane and Zephyr of the news of the defeat, Zhan Guo chose to block it immediately so that no one else in the Navy Headquarters and the outside world would know about the Navy's defeat. At the same time, he urgently contacted Wu Lao Deng and told him the news of the defeat as soon as possible.
When the five elders learned that the navy had been defeated, their faces turned red. They were enjoying the future in the last second, but the next second they received the battle report of the navy's defeat, and the defeat was so miserable.
The fate of Sakaski and most of the navy elites is unknown, Garp was seriously injured and captured, and Borsalino is the only one capable of high-end combat. It is impossible for them to lose so quickly when facing two emperor-class pirate groups at the same time with such a configuration. If it were not for the intelligence sent by their own navy CP undercover, the Five Elders would have believed that it was Sengoku and Garp who were playing tricks on them.
But after repeatedly confirming the reality of the defeat, the five elders immediately broke down.
The defensive war god Satan's complacency vanished, and he cursed with a ferocious expression:
"What a bunch of trash! Two generals, a naval hero, several lieutenant generals, over twenty ships, tens of thousands of navy personnel were wiped out in just one night. Even if they were a group of pigs, they wouldn't be able to be caught by hundreds of beasts in one night."
The other four old men nodded in agreement. They could not ignore such a dire situation. The World Government regarded the navy as a watchdog. Without a watchdog, they would have to face the pirates head-on. Although the World Government could suppress the Four Seas and the Grand Line with its background, it was totally not worth it.
The God of Finance and War, Nasu Shouro, narrowed his eyes and calculated the gains and losses of Shangguan Wen's transaction. The Beasts were willing to let the World Government and the Navy Headquarters use devil fruits and food to exchange for the captured naval officers. The miscellaneous soldiers and cannon fodder officers could be ignored, but the lieutenant colonels to vice admirals, as well as the captured Garp and Sakaski must be redeemed. They were the middle force of the navy. Once lost, it would take at least several years to more than ten years to recover them, but your enemies would not give you this time to train an army and backbone.
"We can give you food, but we can't give you devil fruits. This will further strengthen the power of the Beasts. The undercover agents planted in the Whitebeard Pirates have also sent us intelligence. After Whitebeard lost, he used 5 devil fruits to save his life. The same is true for Red Hair. With this one, the Beasts will have 15 devil fruits and can train 15 devil fruit users. This is absolutely not allowed!"
15 Devil Fruits are just a drop in the bucket for the wealthy World Government, but the World Government is not a fool and will not cultivate its own enemies, especially since the beasts are now out of their control and the balance of power is out of their control.
Shangguan Wen certainly knew that the World Government would not be so foolish as to use devil fruits to enhance the power of the beasts. For him, it would be best if the World Government could use Vegapunk's failed Fish-Fish Fruit for trading. If not, he could also confirm that the finished Fish-Fish Fruit fell into Caesar Clown's hands. He could snatch it away and kill that scumbag by the way.
The God of Law, Topman Vochuli, suggested:
"Nowadays, the New World is almost dominated by the Beasts. The World Government can contact the other three emperors and the great pirates to intervene in the Beasts secretly or openly. As long as they pay Devil Fruits or other things, they can make these treacherous Taotie resist the Beasts and buy time for the World Government and the Navy."
The environmental warrior god, Macas Mazsain, added:
"That's right. Pirates won't give up until they see the rabbit. They will betray brotherhood and father-son love for the sake of profit. What's more, they don't want another Rocks to appear even more than the World Government does."
Soon the five elders exchanged additional opinions and immediately went to Huajian to report their decision to Yim.
"Lord Yim, the sea has been restless in recent days, and many daring villains have appeared."
Sitting among the flowers, Yimu opened his eyes, looked at the five elders kneeling at his feet and said:
"Who is it? The Sun God Nika? Or another Rocks?"
"No, it's a young boy named Shangguan Wen..."
The five elders reported to Im what Shangguan Wen had done in the New World, the latest battle report on defeating the navy, and their countermeasures.
Yimu picked up Shangguan Wen's photo, narrowed his eyes and said:
"History always has unexpected factors. Follow your plan and use the pirates to kill each other. You can make Charlotte Linlin and Kaido kill each other, and you can give her the pure gold."
Yimu's voice echoed among the empty flowers, carrying an unquestionable majesty. She gently put down Shangguan Wen's photo, as if it were a chess piece about to cause a storm.
"Remember, maintaining the rule of the world government is something you must do. It's worth sacrificing and giving up something. There will be rewards only if you pay. Nothing is more important than my rule of the world!"
"About Shangguan Wen,"
Yim continued;
"His rise was unexpected, but also within my expectations. As history rolls on, new rebels will always emerge to challenge the authority of the World Government and attempt to rule it. You must closely monitor his movements, investigate his true origins, and accelerate the implementation of our plan."
Upon hearing this, the five elders all nodded in agreement, but they secretly pondered the deeper meaning behind Im's words. The World Government's plan was to replace the Navy and the Seven Warlords with the Pacifists, an upgraded version of the Seraphs, and the Mother Spark Project. As long as these were successful, the Seven Warlords and the Navy, who were secretly disobeying them, would be completely unnecessary.
"in addition,"
Yimu changed the subject and said:
"Regarding the pure gold, it's completely worth it to be able to induce Charlotte Linlin and Kaido to fight. Don't be reluctant to part with it!"
The five elders looked at each other in awe of Yimu's foresight. They knew that pure gold was
The divine object that can prolong life and delay growth is something that is desired but cannot be obtained even among the Celestial Dragons. However, Lord Imu easily gave it up in order to let the pirates kill each other. This made the Five Elders even more eager for the potion that can restore youth in Shangguan Wen's hand.
Of course, there is one thing that Im did not say. He knew the thoughts of the five elders kneeling below. Shangguan Wen had a medicine that could restore people's youth. She did not dare to guarantee whether the pure gold could completely break up Charlotte Linlin and Kaido.
"As you command, Lord Im."
The five elders responded at the same time as they ascended the stage, then they withdrew from the flower room and returned to their posts, ready to carry out the next plan.
With the departure of the Five Elders, the silence of the flower garden returned. Yimu sat alone on the high platform, gazing into the distance, as if she could penetrate the thick fog and see every corner of the new world. She had already sketched out a brand new blueprint: a world under her control, free of surprises and absolutely stable.
Meanwhile, undercurrents surged in the New World. Shangguan Wen, the new captain of the Beast Ship, defeated Whitebeard, Red-Haired Shanks, and the Navy.
The title of the world's number one man was given to him. When he returned to the Beasts Pirates, Shangguan Wen received many respectful and worshipful gazes and cheers.
"Captain Shangguan, we respect your teeth."
"Captain Shangguan leads us to unify the new world"
"Captain Shangguan is the world's number one"
Chapter 44: Disposal of the Navy
Shangguan Wen greeted the members of the Beasts Pirates with a smile and headed straight for the Beasts' new base, the Flower Capital of Inazuma. Kaido, along with Jin, Quinn and other cadres were already waiting there, each with a warm smile. They had successively defeated the Whitebeard Pirates, the Red Hair Pirates, and the Navy, and forced Charlotte Linlin to retreat. They could be said to be the number one pirate group in the New World, and it was a great time to show their skills and expand their influence.
Going to the temporary conference hall, Kaido sat cross-legged, took the endless wine jug given to him by Shangguan Wen, poured wine to his cadres and confidants, and then poured himself a large cup and drank it.
Kaido, with a blushing face, said respectfully to Shangguan Wen, who was several times shorter than him:
"It's so cool, it's really cool, today I really realized my dream, my good captain, my good son-in-law"
Shangguan Wen rolled his eyes at Kaido. He understood what Kaido meant. Kaido, you call me Captain, and I, Shangguan Wen, call you Kaido's father-in-law. We should each call each other by our own names, right?
"Well, the first step has been successful. The threat of external interference has been eliminated, which will allow Baishou to free up some time to carry out internal renovations on Inazuma, eliminate outdated industrial production lines, replace them with new equipment, grow food, purchase food reserves, recruit personnel, etc."
Jin, who was standing beside him, drank the celebratory wine and asked his own question:
"Captain Shangguan, I don't understand. Aren't pirates all about killing, plundering, and pillaging? Why would they also want to farm and develop industry?"
Shangguan Wen glanced at everyone present. They all looked at him with puzzled eyes. After years of pirate life, they had already formed the current concept: if they couldn't buy it, they would rob it, and if they really couldn't rob it, they would trade it.
"I mentioned earlier the necessary preparations for a world war. Have you considered the establishment of a new post-war order?"
A new post-war order?
Don't pirates just live a life of enjoying life to the fullest? Why are they talking about considering a new post-war order?
Shangguan Wen smiled slightly when he saw this. In this great world of voyages where illiteracy is widespread and the world government has deliberately led astray, most people are mentally retarded and illiterate. He didn't mind patiently explaining it again.
"Everyone, from today on, we, the Beasts Pirates, will establish a new order with the Beasts at the head. The Beasts are no longer pirates as we once knew them, but a new force, or even a nation, powerful in military might, economy, culture, and technology. Only in this way can we remain invincible and become the leaders in the chaos of the future world."
There was a hint of pride in Kaido's rough voice. He was a rough man who only knew how to fight and kill. He was the former captain of Beastmaster, but the one who actually managed Beastmaster's internal and external affairs was King. As the former captain, he naturally supported anything that could make Beastmaster stronger.
"Well said, my son-in-law. You have wisdom and foresight that surpass mine. Just do as you say. Jhin, Quinn and the others will cooperate with you."
Jin, Quinn and others looked at each other. Although they still had doubts in their hearts, their trust in Kaido and their longing for the future of all beasts made them choose to believe Shangguan Wen's plan.
Who asked Shangguan Wen to be the new captain of the Hundred Beasts? He defeated a number of powerful men one after another. In the Hundred Beasts where strength is respected, he is the boss. In addition, the current predicament and shortcomings of the Hundred Beasts have been analyzed once before.
Jhin spoke first:
"Since Captain Shangguan has already made all the arrangements, we will fully support him. Regarding the introduction of new equipment, the cultivation and storage of food, and the recruitment of personnel, we will need detailed plans to implement them. As the Beasts become the strongest in the New World, it is not uncommon for various forces to plant spies during the expansion of the Beasts."
Shangguan Wen nodded, took out a stack of drawings and plans that had been prepared long ago from his arms, and distributed them to everyone present.
"This is my preliminary plan, which includes specific steps for industrial transformation in Inazuma, improvements to agricultural technology, and how to attract external talent and resources through reasonable trade policies. We need a diverse team that can both fight and build. Of course, all this will take time and the joint efforts of all of us."
The atmosphere in the meeting room gradually heated up. After Jin read out the plan, the trusted leader, the Flying Six, and the next-level cadres, Zhen Da, discussed their respective responsibilities. Although they were all crude pirates, who wouldn't be tempted by the idea of a peaceful retirement after a long career as a pirate?
In later generations, it was nothing more than a salary guarantee and a retirement plan. After being modified to suit the actual situation of this world, it broke through their long-standing inherent thinking as pirates and inspired their infinite longing for the future.
After discussing the vision for the future, it was time to consider the actual situation: how to deal with the defeated and captured navy.
Kaido took a sip of wine, his face flushed with indescribable pride. He had fought countless navy with him, and now they were all his prisoners in large numbers. This was something Kaido could only dream of in the past, but he never thought that it would become a reality under the power of Shangguan Wen.
"Son-in-law, how do you plan to deal with the navy led by Garp and Akainu? You are the one who captured and defeated them, so you have the final say."
Shangguan Wen replied:
"Of course, they're used to exchange for devil fruits and food. Killing them all is indeed very satisfying, but it's just a waste of time to attract hatred and make things easier for other forces, such as the pirates of the New World and the Revolutionary Army, potential enemies."
"Besides, the World Government has already started a cloning program called 'Pacifist' using Jin's blood as a sample. If he's captured and exchanged for the Navy, it will delay the World Government's funding."
Kaido and King nodded in agreement. The current world structure is that the World Government and the Navy are the strongest, followed by the Four Emperors of the New World, and then the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the Revolutionary Army. Killing so many navy can certainly soar in reputation among pirates, but it is useless. If the Beasts want to have the last laugh and replace the World Government, the tamed navy after the defeat is indispensable. With the number of navy in the Four Seas and the first half of the Grand Line, as long as they are tamed and join, the Beasts can save a lot of worries, and at the same time it will not leave a bad impression of killing the weak on the world.
Shangguan Wen continued:
"Furthermore, Garp, Akainu, and others possess extremely high prestige and deep roots within the Navy. If we rashly execute them, it will not only provoke a strong backlash from the Navy, but may also cause public dissatisfaction. After all, in the hearts of many people, the Navy is still a symbol of justice."
"Keeping them here will gradually undermine the Navy's image in the world. The Celestial Dragons have done many unspeakable things, and the Navy, as their thugs and accomplices, are not good people either. They have a lot of dark history, but the news is blocked."
Kaido's eyes flashed with approval. He patted Shangguan Wen on the shoulder and said with a smile:
"Haha, good son-in-law, you have foresight! Your strategy is indeed more comprehensive than that of an old man like me. Then, use them as bargaining chips and propose exchange conditions to the World Government. On the one hand, we can obtain the resources we desperately need, and on the other hand, we can test the bottom line of the World Government and pave the way for our future actions."
Chapter 45: Using Books to Incite Sakaski
In Shangguan Wen's shadowy space, the dim light barely illuminated this claustrophobic space, and the air was filled with a depressing and heavy atmosphere.
Karp, Sakaski and others who were tied up were imprisoned here. After they exchanged their experiences of being captured, they waited quietly here to be dealt with.
Garp looked at his hands and feet handcuffed by Shadow, his old face full of decadence:
"I never thought that after serving in the navy for many years, I would fall into the hands of a monster brat. Time really is merciless."
Sakaski, who was imprisoned nearby, smacked his lips and said nothing. He just looked at his imprisoned subordinates and said:
"Aside from the one surviving warship and Borsalino, everyone who's still alive is here. Kaido and Shangguan Wen, these guys, are planning to use us as bargaining chips? This is truly a great shame!"
As an eagle-eyed leader within the navy, he had thought about dying in battle, or retiring to become an instructor due to old age. However, he had never expected that when he was in his prime and at the peak of his strength, he would be captured by a little devil and used as a bargaining chip. It can only be said that life is unpredictable.
The conversation between Garp and Sakaski was like ripples on a calm lake, and soon it returned to dead silence. Just then, the sound of light footsteps broke the silence.
A figure walked in slowly, Shangguan Wen walked in front of the many navy men, his eyes swept over the strong men in the navy one by one, and finally stopped for a moment on Garp and Sakaski.
"Vice-Admiral Garp, General Sakaski, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Shangguan Wen's voice was calm and confident, as if all this was within his expectations.
Karp raised his head and looked directly at Shangguan Wen with his eyes that had seen so much.
"Kid, I don't want to see you. What's the matter? Do you have a plan for what to do with me and Sakaski?"
Shangguan Wen said bluntly:
"You will be used as bargaining chips to exchange for devil fruits and food. This is your only value now. Killing you is not worth it, and you can't surrender. So we can only trade. The specific progress of the negotiation depends on the progress of both parties."
Karp tried to recruit Shangguan Wen, his tone was earnest and sincere, as if it was for your own good.
"Kid, if you have all this strength, why did you join the pirates?"
Shangguan Wen snorted disdainfully. If he hadn't had the system and had come to this world for the first time, joining the navy might have been an option. But the past was the past, and the present was the present. Shangguan Wen was not Garp, a tamed dog. He immediately retorted:
"Oh, then, General Capolden, General Sakaski, how do you explain the God Valley incident in the West Sea, the White Town of Frevans Platinum Lead Disease, and the destruction of the famous archaeological site of O'Hara in the West Sea? In these cases, the Navy is not as righteous as the outside world claims. You can deceive those who don't know the truth, but lying to me is nonsense."
Garp and Sakaski looked at each other in horror. Some things were real secrets that even the vice admirals in the navy could not know. Who told Shangguan Wen? Could it be that there was a traitor planted in the navy, and the rank was not low, or was it that a captured navy soldier rebelled?
"I'm just here to inform you, don't try to escape from prison, you can't escape from my shadow space"
After that, the cage where Karp and Sakaski could originally watch was completely separated and turned into darkness, with only moonlight still visible in the cage.
Shangguan Wen had a one-on-one conversation with Sakaski. To show his sincerity, Shangguan Wen also removed Sakaski's seastone handcuffs and leg cuffs, but what he was hit by was Sakaski's magma fist, which was a fusion of his armament domineering and observation domineering.
"Haunted Dog"
"Look, it's urgent again"
Shangguan Wen used his fists to fight back, ignoring the damage caused by the magma, and punched Sakaski, who was taller than him, and knocked him into the shadow wall behind him. Countless shadow tentacles bound him again, and the seastone handcuffs and leg cuffs that had been removed were handcuffed again.
"Can you please speak properly, General Sakaski?"
"I have nothing to say to pirates, you can kill me or chop me up as you please."
"I have thought about killing you, but I feel that killing you would be a huge loss to our future rule, so I hope you will join the Hundred Beasts."
Sakaski replied with disdain:
"Are you kidding me? I'm on the same level as Kaido. I don't think I'll lose to him. You want me to be the new captain of the Beasts? You got something wrong with your brain, kid."
Shangguan Wen shrugged and said:
"Of course I know that the Emperor is on the same level, but I want you to join not the current Beasts, but the Beasts of the future after the World Government is overthrown. Of course, you can be an undercover agent and provide intelligence."
Sakaski looked at Shangguan Wen with disdain and said: