One Piece: Start as a mythical beast, practice to become stronger

However, the speed of information transmission is limited after all. The ocean is vast and each island is hundreds of miles apart.

The news that flowed out of Marijoa became fragmented as it passed through the islands, and some of the news was even swept away by storms and disappeared without a trace before it reached the next port.

Even so, those who were concerned still smelled a sense of unease in these tiny rumors.

Some chambers of commerce and nobles who usually maintain close contact with the World Government felt that Mary Geoise's communications had suddenly become blocked, and some messengers responsible for delivering secret letters never returned.

What’s worse, some high-ranking officials who were often active in the Holy Land have now disappeared without a trace, as if they have been forgotten by the whole world.

At the same time, all major forces are secretly paying attention to this quietly spreading storm.

The rulers of once oppressed countries, the rebels who were dissatisfied with the World Government, and the intelligence dealers with a keen sense of smell all began to inquire about the specific situation of Marijoa within their own sphere of influence.

Some exiled revolutionary troops immediately stepped up intelligence gathering, fearing that they would miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"It seems that we have to go and see the situation ourselves." On a remote island, a man in a black cloak said in a deep voice.

There was a sharp light in his eyes, and he seemed to have made some important decision.

While people on the sea were still making vague guesses and discussions, the incident in Marijoa was like a potential earthquake, gradually gathering strength.

Once the news really spreads, it will surely cause a storm that will sweep across the entire world.

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the other side.

The atmosphere at the Navy Headquarters was so heavy that it was almost suffocating.

The emergency communication had just come through, and Marijoa’s tragic condition hit the headquarters’ conference room like a boulder.

Zhan Guo slumped in his chair, staring at the ceiling with lifeless eyes, as if he had lost his former dignity and decisiveness.

His tense nerves finally couldn't bear it anymore, and he sighed, "Jin'an... finally came to this."

As soon as these words fell, the silence that filled the room seemed to grow even deeper.

The faces of several senior naval officers looked dejected, and everyone knew what this meant.

Jinan was once their colleague, or even a comrade-in-arms, but now he has become the Holy Land's hated enemy. The problem is that all this is a choice made by the World Government.

This fact is like a thorn, deeply embedded in everyone's heart.

He frowned coldly and said, "I didn't expect the World Government to go this far. They are really out of their minds."

Although her voice was calm, it was faintly filled with anger and helplessness.

Over the years, she has always believed that although there is darkness in the Navy and the World Government, it can eventually be corrected.

But now, she had to face a cruel fact - in order to maintain power, the Five Elders did not hesitate to provoke such a level of confrontation with Jin An. Their choice was simply digging their own graves.

Karp, on the other hand, looked nonchalant. He lazily leaned back in his chair, clasped his hands behind his head, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly: "Hahaha, just go out, all right. I've long disliked those bastards! What Jin An did was satisfying!"

His uninhibited attitude seemed as if he was talking about a very ordinary little thing.

But he knew in his heart that this split was not just Jin An’s personal rebellion, it would be a huge upheaval in the world pattern.

Even so, Karp still felt an inexplicable agreement with Jin'an's decision.

The Navy Headquarters is becoming less and less like the justice organization they once knew.

Sakaski next to him had deep eyes and tapped the table lightly with his fingers, as if he was thinking about something.

Although he did not express any opinion, his frown revealed his uneasiness.

Even he could not ignore the impact of this foundation-shaking event.

"How should we respond?" His voice was low, as if he was talking to himself, or as if he was asking the entire conference room.

For a moment, everyone's attention was focused on Zhan Guo.

As the current marshal, his attitude is undoubtedly crucial to the current situation.

However, Zhan Guo still maintained his silent attitude.

He closed his eyes, as if exhausted.

It was not only the fatigue brought by repeated wars, but also the entanglement between morality and power that dragged him into the abyss.

He knew very well that if he had been more resolute back then, perhaps Jinan would not have embarked on this path of no return.

"It's meaningless to say this now." He finally opened his eyes, revealing an unprecedented fatigue in his eyes. "The situation has reached a point where it is irreversible. What we need to do is not to blame anyone, but to try to reduce the casualties that follow."

at this time.

The door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open, and a signalman ran in in a panic, "Marshal Sengoku, Vice Admiral Garp, Chief of Staff Crane, everyone, the latest news! It is said that several pirate forces are also causing trouble in Marijoa, and the Five Elders are personally stepping in to quell the rebellion, but Pangu City has been severely damaged, and the Celestial Dragons have suffered heavy casualties!"

As soon as these words came out, the originally oppressive atmosphere suddenly erupted into a commotion.

Several naval generals looked at each other. They realized that the situation was much worse than they had expected.

Even the Celestial Dragons, who once looked down on the world with an invincible attitude, are no longer so high and mighty.

Just when everyone was deeply confused and shocked, Karp suddenly stood up and strode out the door.

"I'm leaving now. I don't want to waste time here any more," he waved his hand without looking back. "If you want to do something useful, don't just sit here and nag. If Jin An can do this, are we just going to watch from behind?"

He watched Garp's back gradually walking away, feeling mixed emotions.

She knew that Garp was always casual, but now she felt like her old friends were drifting away.

I wonder how many people will be swept up in this storm.

All she could do was to minimize the navy's losses.

The atmosphere at the Navy Headquarters seemed to be shrouded in an invisible haze.

The usual bustle of the training grounds and the officers' commands now seemed a little quiet.

The soldiers who were busy with their daily lives slowed down their pace and talked in low voices, revealing a hint of worry and uneasiness.

Many people sensed an unusual tension, as if the air was filled with an indescribable sense of oppression.

The soldiers in the corridor gathered in twos and threes, glancing at each other from time to time.

They could all feel the unspoken doubt in each other's hearts, but no one dared to bring it up.

Although the news of Jinan being ambushed had not yet spread, some clues had already begun to reveal some clues.

The movements at the top were unusually frequent, with several senior generals going in and out of the conference room all day long. The usually bustling military camp seemed particularly depressing.

A soldier whispered, "Have you noticed that the people above have all looked serious lately, as if something big has happened?"

His companion looked around, as if afraid of being overheard, and responded in a low voice: "You are right. I just saw Chief of Staff Crane walking out of the Marshal's office with a livid face. It seems that the situation is not good."

Before they could finish their words, a lieutenant colonel passed by and glared at them: "Pay attention to discipline! Stop gossiping here!"

The two soldiers quickly straightened their backs, saluted, and said no more.

But after the lieutenant colonel's back disappeared, they still exchanged worried looks with each other in a tacit understanding.

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