As Chief Tsuru finished speaking, the expressions of those in the conference room varied.
Some were disdainful, some scornful, some curious, some smirking, some hateful, and some disgusted.
Sengoku gestured for the attendant to continue.
"During the subsequent battle, Lieutenant Commander Bai Gui's sword was severed by Red-Haired Shanks."
"Tch." All the swordsmen present showed disdain!
"In the later stages of the battle, Lieutenant Commander Bai Gui engaged the opponent with his physical combat skills."
As the third photo was placed, everyone present shed their various expressions and became serious.
The photo's angle was excellent: one person held a sword, the other used his claws, and the two clashed, with visible black lightning flashing around them, and the clouds in the sky were split in half.
Sengoku narrowed his eyes: "Has that Red Hair brat grown to this extent?!"
"Hahahaha." Garp burst out laughing: "That Bai Xiaozi has also grown to this extent, hahahaha!"
Everyone present nodded silently, after all, in this world, the strong are respected.
"Finally, Lieutenant Commander Bai Gui repelled Red-Haired Shanks at the cost of severe injuries."
As the last photo was placed, everyone saw Red Hair flying backward towards the pirate ship, and the Marine standing on the dock, covered in blood.
"Currently, Lieutenant Commander Bai Gui is severely injured and undergoing treatment. Base Commander Chief Mao sent the entire battle report."
After saluting, the attendant exited the conference room.
"Tell me, what do you think?" Sengoku looked at the people around him.
"Both are strong in physical combat, and both possess Conqueror's Haki.
After this battle, the Captain of the Red Hair Pirates might reach the level of a Great Swordsman, which will make him even more troublesome," Zephyr analyzed.
"That Marine brat can be cultivated; after all, the physical combat skills he displayed are impeccable."
"Hmph, even if that guy is good, he cannot be allowed to hold an important position in Marineford.
Such an unjust fellow is not worthy of entering Marineford." Akainu's hand, resting on the table, subtly emitted smoke.
"Now, now, Sakazuki, don't be so absolute. After all, he hasn't done anything outrageous," Kizaru said slyly.
"Actually, I'm quite envious of that guy, unconstrained, huh."
Aokiji remained silent. His philosophy had always been contrary to Akainu's, especially after the Ohara incident, he had been dispirited.
"Hahahaha, this kid is a restless one. I can definitely train him to be the strongest Marine!" Garp's fists clenched, making cracking sounds.
"This guy is so handsome and powerful." Gion looked at the photo.
"Damn it, dammit." Kaji gnashed his teeth beside her.
Sengoku rubbed his forehead: "This guy, he originally had a spot in this Marine intensive training camp, but he refused."
"Huh?" Everyone was stunned.
"He gave a reason: Garp isn't in East Blue much, only returning during vacations, so for East Blue to maintain its title as the most peaceful sea, he needs to remain there to deter for a few more years."
Uh... this reason is unassailable.
"Hahahaha, Sengoku, I want a vacation! I want to go back and guide Bai Xiaozi, and also see my grandson," Garp said boisterously.
Sengoku immediately retorted: "Shut up! You've used up all your vacation days for this year; you took them in advance last year."
"What? Sengoku, don't fool me! I barely took any vacation last year!" Garp looked at him suspiciously with his old face.
"Shut up, you idiot!"
Sengoku cursed: "New World G-3 Base still needs you to be stationed there."
"Tch." Garp picked his nose, looking at Sengoku with displeasure.
Tsuru interjected: "Since he doesn't want to leave East Blue, then let him be the Base Commander of Loguetown, and promote his rank to Colonel."
Most of those present seconded and approved. ...
Only Garp picked his nose, looking annoyed, and Aokiji wore his eye patch indifferently.
"Alright, next, let's discuss Red-Haired Shanks' bounty. After all, he didn't fight much when he was roaming the Four Seas, so his bounty wasn't high."
"Let's set it at 670 million Berries. With his Haki and swordsmanship, he's no longer comparable to an ordinary rookie," Tsuru said.
"Agreed, seconded."
Sengoku made the final summary: "Alright, now for the assignments. Garp, you will be stationed at New World G-3 Base.
Akainu, you will be stationed at G-4 Base. Kuzan will remain at Marineford.
Kizaru, quickly capture that Fishman and complete the World Government's mission to be promoted to Admiral."
Kizaru spread his hands: "Sengoku, it's so troublesome. Those Fishmen jump into the sea and escape when they're in danger; you can't catch them."
Sengoku's face darkened: "This time, Tsuru will cooperate with you. Resolve it as soon as possible; we can't delay any longer. The World Government has urged us several times."
Everyone present fell silent. After all, regarding that incident, although the World Government hid most of the reasons, the people present weren't foolish; it's just that most of them didn't want to take on this mission, as it conflicted with their sense of justice.
"Meeting adjourned. ..."
The next day, news birds flew to various places with newspapers.
"Extra! Extra! Extra! Red-Haired Shanks, former member of the Roger Pirates, landed in Loguetown, East Blue, and was repelled by a Marine Base Lieutenant Commander!"
The newspaper was filled with praise for the strength of the Marines, and a small part explained the Red Hair Pirates.
The photo showed a young Marine standing on the dock, looking at the distant pirate ship, and also included a photo of Red Hair himself.
"What?! This damn Roger Pirates, didn't they disband? Why are people still causing trouble? Give me a newspaper!"
"Thanks for your patronage, 40 Berries a copy." The young newsboy happily sold newspapers.
Many people held newspapers, reading and cursing, as most people resented what Roger had done.
In the New World, a man with only a tuft of yellow hair on his head bought a newspaper, looking at its contents and the bounty.
"Oyaji, look! It's someone from the Roger Pirates' ship back then!"
"Gurahahahaha, what's wrong, Marco? What's making you so surprised?"
Sitting on the Moby Dick-shaped pirate ship was Whitebeard, who, after Roger's death, was known as the strongest man in the world,
"Edward Newgate!"
A man with a bounty of 4.3 billion Berries.
"Hmm, this brat has also set sail. But this Marine brat is interesting. He will come to the New World. When he does, my sons, give this interesting Marine brat a good welcome, gurahahahaha."
"Yoho!" The adopted sons of Whitebeard cheered, shouting about showing him a good time and so on.
Whitebeard looked at his many sons and laughed happily: "Gurahahahaha, it's party time, my sons! Let's celebrate that the Marine's New World territories have all been repelled!"
"Yoho! Long live Pops! It's party time!"
In Totto Land, Cake Island, the strongest woman in the world, Charlotte Linlin, with a bounty of 3.8 billion Berries.
Big Mom ate cake, her eyes fixed on the newspaper.
"That damned thief, the brat from Roger's ship, mama mama, issue a command: if he's seen in the New World, sink him immediately.
Mama mama, that damned thief Roger! If you hadn't stolen my historical text, the Pirate King would have been mine!"
Big Mom's Haoshoku raged, and a group of her children huddled in the corner, trembling.
In Wano Country, Onigashima, Kaido of the Beasts, with a bounty of 3.5 billion Berries, was drinking heavily: "Who can kill me?!" After saying that, he transformed into a giant dragon and flew away. The Beasts Pirates were used to it, but one child was hiding and seeking.
In an unknown sea area of the New World, Dracule Mihawk, floating on the sea, looked at the newspaper: "Hmm? Great Swordsman, interesting. I'll find you when you reach the New World."
At the same time, Crocodile with his slicked-back hair, and Gekko Moriah, were also looking at the newspaper, "Roger's crew? Heh heh."
In a bar on Sabaody Archipelago, an old man holding a newspaper sighed: "You've also set sail, Shanks."
A woman also looked at the newspaper: "Ara ara, isn't that the brat from your ship back then?"
"Indeed, he's grown so much in a blink of an eye."
Shakky chuckled: "That Marine brat is also good. The news I got is that both were severely injured. Shanks was one move short. Both Red Hair and White Ghost were severely injured and unconscious."
Rayleigh took a sip of sake: "Heh heh, Morgans must have been paid to write it like that."
"That's true," Shakky agreed.
North Blue: "Feffeffe, Heavenly Yaksha Doffy looked at the newspaper and said, 'A Pirate King's crew member? It seems we also need to enter the New World; we can't stay cooped up in North Blue.'"
"Now, now, Doffy, have you made up your mind? Should we wait for Corazon? He hasn't returned yet after taking Law for treatment." Beside him, a person with a long, runny nose spoke.
Hearing this, Doffy's face darkened.
East Blue, a red-nosed man looked at the newspaper: "What?! 670 million Berries, and he was defeated by that Marine hooligan in Loguetown!
It's too scary outside. It's safer to hunt for treasure in East Blue. My men, stay away from Loguetown; let's go treasure hunting somewhere else."
As the incident continued to escalate, people also began to worry.
Would other members of the Roger Pirates also continue to cause trouble? Some also marveled at the strength of the Marines.
Paradise, a group of Fishman were attacking a slave ship. A red Fishman led the charge into the crowd, followed by a blue fat man and a shark with a long nose.