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

Chapter 209 The Open Scheme of the Ancient Saint Garin

The atmosphere in the World Government's spacious and solemn office was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

The soft light shone on the polished floor, but it couldn't dispel the heavy atmosphere that permeated the air.

Garin sat upright in his chair, his gaze slowly sweeping over the Five Elders and Kong, his eyes revealing a hint of barely perceptible worry and determination.

After a moment of silence, Garin frowned slightly, glanced at the Five Elders and Kong, his gaze suddenly turned cold, and he spoke in a low and powerful voice: "Everyone, although Minos and Shadow King have shown unimaginable strength, they are ultimately not forces that our World Government can control."

"They are outside our system, like two time bombs that could cause a huge disaster at any time."

"It is far too dangerous to allow such people to run rampant in the world. Their existence poses an unprecedented threat to the authority of our world government and to the order of the entire world."

"We must do everything we can to punish them, and we absolutely cannot allow them to continue developing so unchecked." Garin Gusheng's words were like a bombshell, creating a series of shockwaves in the large office.

Upon hearing this, disbelief instantly appeared on everyone's faces. They all turned their gazes to Garin, their eyes seemingly saying, "Dude, are you serious? Minos and the Shadow King are so powerful, do we really have the ability to punish them?"

Looking at the shocked expressions on the faces of the Five Elders and Kong, Garin Ancient Saint's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile. He then spoke again: "Everyone, have you forgotten about that guy Rocks? He once roamed the seas with terrifying strength. In that era, almost no one could rival him."

"But in the end, didn't they still die? No matter how powerful the enemy is, as long as we find the right method and unite the forces of all sides, it is not invincible."

After saying this, Garin once again looked at the Five Elders and Kong with disdain. In his heart, he felt that the Five Elders and Kong were too conservative. They were so hesitant in the face of such a major crisis that they would hardly accomplish anything great.

The Five Elders and Kong didn't care about the disdainful look in Garin's eyes; their minds were completely absorbed in what Garin was saying.

They knew all too well how Lox had fallen; they had not only witnessed that thrilling battle firsthand, but were also key participants in it.

A silence fell over the office, with only the clock on the wall ticking away, as if relentlessly urging everyone to make a decision.

After pondering for a long time, the middle-aged Five Elders with the upturned mustache slightly raised his head, his eyes revealing a hint of caution, and said in a low voice, "Saint Garin, do you mean we should choose to cooperate with Roger and the others again? But that's easier said than done."

"Roger and his group have never been bound by our World Government, and they have their own ideals and goals, so they may not easily agree to join forces with us."

The middle-aged Five Elders with short blond hair chimed in, his face full of worry: "That's right! Roger and the others might not agree to our proposal. They have always had many conflicts and disagreements with our World Government, so persuading them won't be an easy task."

Kong interjected, "Garp and the others might act out of a desire to uphold justice and order, but it's hard to say about Roger and the others."

"They drift on the high seas, seeking freedom and unknown adventures, and are likely to have reservations about our world government's requests."

When Galin heard the words of the Five Elders and Kong, a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes. He first glanced at them disdainfully, then slowly stood up, put his hands behind his back, and paced back and forth in the office, saying as he walked, "It seems you have really forgotten the dangers of Minos and the Shadow King."

"Their power has grown so great that it threatens the very survival of the world. If we do not take action now, we may not even have a chance to fight back once they have fully grown in strength."

At this point, Garin Ancient Saint suddenly stopped, his eyes flashing, and a sinister smile appeared on his face. He lowered his voice and said, "Taking advantage of this opportunity, all we need to do is spread the word across the sea that Minos and the Shadow King intend to destroy the world."

"Through our world government's vast intelligence network and propaganda channels, this message will spread rapidly to every corner of the world."

"At that time, people all over the world will be filled with fear and apprehension, and will be wary of Minos and the Shadow King. Pirates, the Navy, and the Revolutionary Army, which are usually at odds with each other, may put aside their differences and grudges and cooperate when faced with such a common and powerful enemy."

"Once they unite and form a powerful force, even if Minos and the Shadow King are incredibly strong, they won't be able to withstand the combined attack from all sides. In that case, wouldn't everything be resolved?"

After saying that, Garin Gusheng threw his head back and laughed loudly in the huge office. The laughter echoed in the empty room, carrying a hint of smugness and madness.

"Hahaha……"

The other five elders and Kong, upon hearing Garin's insidious scheme, were initially surprised, but their eyes gradually brightened.

They had to admit that while the scheme was somewhat unscrupulous, it was nonetheless an effective way to deal with the current crisis.

After the laughter subsided, Garin Ancient Saint's eyes flashed as he sharply looked at everyone and said calmly, "So, do you all approve of my plan?"

After these words were spoken, the Five Elders and Kong nodded in agreement, knowing that this might be the only way out in the current situation.

"I second that."

"I second that."

……

Thus, the World Government meticulously devised a massive, overt conspiracy against Minos and the Shadow King.

They began to use all available resources and channels to spread the news across the sea that Minos and the Shadow King were about to destroy the world, and a storm was quietly brewing against these two powerful figures.

Meanwhile, in the spacious conference room at Marineford, Naval Headquarters, the atmosphere was equally tense and oppressive.

The walls of the conference room were covered with various nautical charts and naval medals of honor, and the huge conference table was surrounded by high-ranking officers from the Navy Headquarters.

Besides the five admirals, there's also Zephyr, who's back to his peak condition, Garp, who's renowned, and various vice admirals and lieutenant admirals.

Having regained his middle-aged appearance, Sengoku sat upright in the main seat, his eyes revealing a hint of weariness and worry.

At this moment, he was looking at the newspaper in his hand. The eye-catching headlines and detailed reports about Minos and Cheng Xiaoyu destroying Wano Country made his brows furrow tightly.

The Wano Country incident truly shook the world. The immense power displayed by Minos and Cheng Xiaoyu, along with the enormous destruction they caused, instilled a deep sense of fear throughout the world.

Sengoku knew that the navy had to take action, so he had to organize a meeting to discuss strategies to deal with the aggressive Minos and Cheng Xiaoyu.

Sengoku coughed lightly, his gaze slowly sweeping around, taking in the expressions of everyone present, before speaking calmly: "Then, the meeting regarding the Wano Country incident officially begins. I'm sure everyone is already aware of the current situation. Minos and Cheng Xiaoyu's actions have seriously threatened world peace and stability. As an important force in maintaining world order, our Navy cannot stand idly by."

"Now, please share your opinions on how we should deal with this crisis."

With Sengoku's words, the meeting at the Navy Headquarters to deal with Minos and Cheng Xiaoyu officially began.

A buzzing discussion immediately filled the conference room as the various naval officers shared their opinions and suggestions.

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