#1469 - Chapter 1479: The Battle of Marineford (Part 91)

Originally, with Tesla's lightning-fast speed, it would only take half an hour to return smoothly.

However, as time ticked by, he still hadn't returned, and no related news had been received.

Richelle and the others grew increasingly anxious. Unable to wait any longer, they decided to go to the Marine Headquarters to find Tesla.

With everyone in agreement, the Golden Ship once again set sail, braving the waves towards the Marine Headquarters.

Meanwhile, inside the Marine Headquarters, the atmosphere was unusually tense and heavy.

"Reporting, Marshal! We've just received an urgent message from the Warden of Impel Down. A large group from the Rockefeller Kingdom has been spotted heading towards the Marine Headquarters with aggressive momentum!"

A soldier rushed in to report to Sengoku.

Hearing this, Sengoku's face instantly turned extremely ugly.

He frowned deeply, veins popping on his forehead, and urgently asked, "Who exactly are they?"

The adjutant didn't dare to delay and quickly replied, "Reporting, Marshal, according to reliable intelligence, this group is the Golden Pirate Crew and the Lion Pirate Crew from the Sabaody Archipelago!"

Upon learning their identities, Sengoku's expression became even more gloomy, as if water could drip from it.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart, and quickly reached for the golden Den Den Mushi on the table, dialing the World Government's number without hesitation.

Buru buru... The phone rang continuously, and it took a while to connect.

A slightly playful, old voice came from the other end of the line: "Oh ho, isn't this Marine Marshal Sengoku? Why are you suddenly calling us old fogeys? Are you in some kind of big trouble you can't handle?"

The speaker was one of the Five Elders of the World Government—Saint Maz, and his tone was full of sarcasm.

"Five Elders, the situation is extremely critical! The Marines urgently need reinforcements! The Golden Pirate Crew and the Lion Pirate Crew are aggressively attacking the Marine Headquarters!"

Sengoku's expression was grave, and his voice was low and powerful.

"Hmph, aren't you Marines always boasting about how strong and invincible you are? Now you can't handle this little trouble? You're actually shamelessly asking the World Government for help?"

Saint Maz's lips curled up, revealing a trace of contempt and mockery, his tone full of disdain.

Sengoku frowned, enduring the anger in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "Five Elders, arguing about this now is meaningless! If the Marines fail to eliminate the Whitebeard Pirates, the consequences will be disastrous! Not only will the Marines' reputation plummet, but the World Government's prestige will also be completely lost! Do you want to see such a situation occur?"

At this point, Sengoku paused slightly, took a deep breath, and continued, "Furthermore, the problems hidden behind this incident cannot be ignored! The Rockefeller Kingdom is blatantly interfering in the first half of the Grand Line. What exactly is the purpose of their arrogant behavior? Does it mean they are trying to step out of the New World and further expand their sphere of influence? If we let it go and allow the Rockefeller Kingdom's ambitions to continue to swell, it will probably bring a huge disaster to the entire world! Therefore, we must act decisively and cut off all the tentacles extended by the Rockefeller Kingdom. Only in this way can we effectively curb their ambition!"

Sengoku's words were like a resounding bell, deafening, and every word seemed to hit the Five Elders' hearts like a heavy hammer.

These words deeply stung the deepest worries and fears in the Five Elders' hearts.

Looking at the Rockefeller Kingdom, it seems to be staying put in the New World, but in reality, its secret actions have been continuous and never stopped.

First, it sent its grandson to venture and train in the first half of the Grand Line, and then it sent many young descendants, under the guise of traveling around the world, but in reality, they are running around to expand the Rockefeller Kingdom's sphere of influence.

What's more, now they dare to openly interfere in the fierce battle at the Marine Headquarters!

Xia Luo had confidently promised not to participate in the fierce battle between the Marines and Whitebeard.

But now, he has gone back on his word!

The Five Elders were already furious about this, and the anger in their hearts was burning fiercely.

However, because Xia Luo's strength was daunting, they had been suppressing their anger and choosing to remain silent.

Now, after Sengoku's stimulation and in-depth analysis, the Five Elders suddenly woke up as if from a dream: When did the World Government become so weak and incompetent?

Or why do they always have to retreat and compromise when facing Xia Luo?

Thinking of this, the five old men couldn't help but look at each other, and a trace of undisguised dignity appeared in their eyes.

"We need to discuss this matter carefully, and we will inform you after we reach a conclusion!"

Saint Maz hurriedly dropped these words and hung up the phone without hesitation.

Sengoku held the golden Den Den Mushi that had lost its communication function, staring at it, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.

Based on his many years of experience and knowledge in dealing with the Five Elders, he knew very well that this time, the World Government must have swallowed a bitter pill.

Moreover, it is foreseeable that the World Government will definitely send top experts to assist the Marines without hesitation.

However, who will they send?

This is still unknown.

But that's okay, just take this opportunity to test whether the World Government still hides other unknown peerless masters.

At the same time, in the distant Mary Geoise, inside the solemn and magnificent Pangaea Castle.

Just after Saint Maz hung up the phone, the five highly respected old men sat quietly together, and for a time the entire room fell into a suffocating silence.

The first to break the silence was Saint Pitt, who said with a gloomy face and a cold tone: "Xia Luo dares to openly violate the agreement, this behavior must not be tolerated, we must give severe retaliation. I suggest immediately blockading the New World, and not allowing any ships in the New World to sail out of this sea!"

As soon as Saint Pitt's words fell, Saint Warcury immediately echoed and nodded vigorously in agreement: "That's right, Saint Pitt is absolutely right! Not only those merchant ships, but even ordinary cruise ships must not be allowed to pass, we must let them taste the taste of being blockaded!"