One Piece: Obtaining the Black Dragon King Fruit at the Start

Chapter 173 Shocks the World

The five elders with the curled mustache picked up the conversation, their expressions serious, and said in a deep voice, "The Hunter's Guild now actually has five general-level powerhouses. Such a powerful force already poses a huge threat to us!"

At this point, his tone suddenly changed, becoming cold and chilling: "Shouldn't we take action now and completely eliminate this potential threat?"

"Otherwise, if we allow them to grow stronger, they will probably be even more difficult to deal with in the future!"

However, after the five elders with the upturned mustache finished speaking, the entire huge office once again fell into a suffocating silence and oppressive atmosphere.

They all knew that this matter was of great importance, concerning that important person, and no one dared to make a decision lightly. They could only weigh the pros and cons in silence and consider the next course of action.

The atmosphere in the conference room was like a taut bowstring, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe, as if it would snap at the slightest touch.

The Five Elders, leaning on their canes, slowly raised their heads, their deep voices breaking the suffocating silence: "In my opinion, the most crucial thing right now is to wait for the Lord to wake up."

He paused slightly, a subtle glint in his eyes, and then said, "Once you awaken, people like Minos and Kaido will be nothing but ants, nothing to be afraid of."

At this point, the Five Elders, leaning on their canes, suddenly narrowed their eyes, a hint of coldness in them, and said in a low voice, "The Lord specifically instructed us to maintain the balance of the sea as much as possible and not to interfere lightly."

"However, this balance has now been completely broken. When the master awakens, he will surely be furious. With the master's strength and methods, he will definitely take action personally and crush all obstacles."

As he spoke, his gaze slowly swept over the other five elders, whose eyes were all burning with contemplation and agreement.

A moment later, the Five Elders, leaning on their canes, smiled slightly, their tone calm yet undeniably authoritative: "After this great battle, we will have the Navy step in to slow down the development of Minos and the others."

"Therefore, we only need to stand by and observe the situation, and remain inactive."

The other five elders nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

"I second that."

"I second that."

Ultimately, all five elders unanimously approved his decision.

……

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

At that moment, in that spacious conference room, Sengoku and the others were staring intently at the screen on the live Den Den Mushi, their faces grim as if dark clouds were pressing down on them.

If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would never have believed that such a shocking thing had happened on the Serbian island.

When did the combat power of generals and lieutenant generals become so "cheap"?

Moreover, Minos actually possesses the strength of two generals and can command five subordinates with the strength of a near-general?

This completely overturned all their previous understanding, making it extremely unbelievable.

Silence filled the conference room for a long time. Staff Officer Tsuru sighed softly, turned her head slightly to look at Sengoku beside her, her face full of worry, and said softly, "Sengoku, I think we should withdraw Sakazuki and Aokiji as soon as possible."

Before she could finish speaking, she continued urgently, "The situation in the Serbian war has long exceeded the capabilities of the navy."

"Now that Beckman is dead, many of the pirates under the Red-Haired Pirates have also perished. Only Shanks, Mihawk, and Rayleigh remain, struggling to hold on."

"But they are ultimately alone and cannot stand alone. Before long, they will be completely defeated by Minos and the Shadow King."

“Minos and Shadow are now incredibly powerful and unstoppable. There’s really no need for us to get involved in this dangerous mess.”

Upon hearing these words from Advisor He, Zhan Guo felt as if his heart was in turmoil, filled with immense turmoil.

Deep down, he was unwilling to give up so easily. Over the years, he had sacrificed so much to maintain the dignity of the navy and the order of the sea. How could he back down so easily?

But when his gaze fell on the live Den Den Mushi screen again, and he saw Minos and the Shadow King looking so majestic and unstoppable, he sighed helplessly, his voice filled with endless exhaustion: "Fine! I guess I'll just have to bring Aokiji and Sakazuki back."

After saying that, Sengoku seemed to have lost all his strength and slumped into his chair.

It's easy to imagine the immense inner turmoil he endured to make this decision.

……

In the mysterious and vast new world, there is a land that seems like a paradise yet harbors turbulent undercurrents.

That ghost island, like a sinister behemoth, lies dormant in this sea, its palaces appearing even more mysterious and unpredictable in the shadows.

Kaido, the leader of the Beasts Pirates, is currently in a dark corner of the Onigashima Palace.

Inside the palace, the light was dim, with only the faint glow from the Den Den Mushi illuminating Kaido's complex expression.

He stared intently at the screen on the Den Den Mushi, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief, unable to recover for a long time.

He never imagined that Minos, whom he hadn't seen for so long, would bring him such a shocking "surprise," or more accurately, a huge shock.

In the scene, the shadow legion surges like a tidal wave, each member exuding a chilling aura, as if they came from an endless abyss of darkness.

The two general-level puppets, who resembled war gods, exuded a powerful aura with every move they made, easily crushing everything in their path.

This scene not only broadened Kaido's horizons but also sounded a dangerous alarm bell in his heart.

Could it be that Minos has grown to such an unfathomable level in such a short time? Kaido pondered to himself, his brow furrowed.

Below Kaido, King and Queen were also staring intently at the screen on the live Den Den Mushi.

Shock dominated their faces, and a hint of panic was also unmistakable.

They witnessed firsthand how the Red-Haired Pirates, renowned and powerful in the New World, were reduced to mere ants before the overwhelming power displayed by Minos, rapidly teetering on the brink of annihilation.

This harsh reality filled them with fear. If even the Red-Haired Pirates were so easily defeated, what chance did their Beasts Pirates have against Minos and the others?

Under this shadow of fear, the already gloomy Ghost Island seemed to be covered by an even thicker layer of haze, making it appear even more sinister and terrifying.

The air was thick with panic, terror, and fear, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

……

P.S.: Tired. (◣_◢)