“The Navy’s authority? Mr. Sengoku, don’t make me laugh. In my opinion, the Navy, although more reliable than some pirate factions and the Revolutionary Army, is essentially just the Celestial Dragons’ lapdog. And yet you shamelessly talk about authority.
As for what I want to do, Mr. Sengoku, I mainly want to know if I kill Crocodile now, can I become a Shichibukai? I’m very interested in that title,” Vir said, his sharp tongue in full swing, showing no fear even in front of the Navy’s highest commander, Sengoku.
“You brat, the Navy is not for you to judge. Do you think the Shichibukai are the world’s strongest? Kill one and you become the next? Dream on,” Sengoku was clearly infuriated by Vir, and the Den Den Mushi in front of Vir was already bulging with veins.
“Indeed, the Navy isn’t for me to judge. But Mr. Sengoku, you should be aware of the current state of the Navy. Among the three Admirals, one is already the World Government’s watchdog. Do you think the Navy will remain the same after you retire? Although we are adversaries, Mr. Sengoku, I still respect you as a person,” Vir found chatting with Sengoku quite interesting. Despite the old man’s bad temper, Vir knew from the original story what kind of character Sengoku had.
“Who exactly are you, to know so much about the Navy? And why do you want the title of Shichibukai?” Sengoku calmed down after listening to Vir.
His earlier rage was a ruse to test Vir’s reaction, but he saw the worst possible outcome: this young pirate was very calm, though somewhat neurotic. And the fact that he knew about Akainu’s situation made Sengoku wary.
“I already told you, I’m Vir. And one more thing, Mr. Sengoku, I am an adventurer, not a pirate. Not a pirate. Not a pirate. I said it three times because it’s important. Remember it.
I know a lot about the Navy, but I won’t scare you with it, Mr. Sengoku. As for the Shichibukai title, it’s just a matter of interest. When I sailed to Alabasta, I remembered Crocodile and thought the Shichibukai title sounded cool, so I wanted to try it out. Is that reason enough for you, Mr. Sengoku?” Vir continued chatting with Sengoku, ignoring Robin’s shocked expression and the near-death Crocodile bleeding out.
Finally, unable to bear it, Robin stopped Crocodile’s bleeding. If Vir didn’t tell her the location of the Poneglyph, she would have to continue following Crocodile. After all, she and Vir hadn’t explicitly stated that she had betrayed Crocodile. Just before Vir arrived, Robin had even informed Crocodile that Vir was about to reach Rainbase.
She and Crocodile were merely partners, not subordinates.
So Robin wasn’t worried about Crocodile holding a grudge later.
“Whether you’re a pirate will be judged by the Navy, not by your words. What else do you know about the Navy? Tell me, I’m very interested. As for the Shichibukai title, it’s not for me to appoint. We can discuss that later. First, tell me what you know about the Navy,” Sengoku was intrigued by Vir’s claim of extensive knowledge about the Navy.
With anyone else, Sengoku would have laughed it off, but he knew from various sources that Vir was closely associated with a former Celestial Dragon. As for the specifics of this former Celestial Dragon, Sengoku didn’t know much, except that it involved a scandal among the Celestial Dragons. The individual was known as Ferdinand, an arms dealer.
Celestial Dragons often knew secrets beyond the reach of ordinary people. Could it be that this former Celestial Dragon had told Vir?
This thought caused Sengoku great frustration. He sighed inwardly, finding these people troublesome.
“Mr. Sengoku, do you think I would tell you everything I know about the Navy? Do you take me for a three-year-old? As for the Shichibukai matter, think about it. I’m not in a hurry. But what should we do with Crocodile? Shall I kill him for you, Mr. Sengoku?” Vir could clearly hear Sengoku trying to extract information from him.
But with Sengoku’s wisdom, it couldn’t be this obvious. There had to be a plot behind it. Vir considered for a moment and decided it wasn’t worth it. Competing with Sengoku in intelligence was asking for humiliation.
“So, this is your entire purpose for contacting me? You did all this for these reasons? You killed a Vice Admiral and a Shichibukai for this? Do you think I’ll believe you?” Sengoku clearly misunderstood Vir, thinking his actions were driven by his whims.
“Mr. Sengoku, please don’t misunderstand. I killed Vice Admiral Onigumo purely out of interest, with no other intentions. And if next time I see myself labeled as a pirate on the bounty poster, I’ll give the Navy a big surprise,” Vir said and hung up the phone.
At Marineford, Sengoku slammed his fist on the table, glaring at the disconnected Den Den Mushi. This time, he was genuinely angry.
This guy, where did this freak come from, with no rules and no principles? Years of experience told Sengoku that Vir wasn’t lying.
But knowing this only made Sengoku more worried. Someone who killed a Vice Admiral on a whim—what would they do in the future? Even Kaido, that monster, wasn’t this capricious.
Looking at Garp, who had been sleeping soundly the entire time, Sengoku envied his carefree life. Soon, in a few years at most, when Aokiji was more mature, Sengoku could support Aokiji as the next Fleet Admiral. As for Aokiji’s character, Sengoku and his old friend Garp had observed him for many years and found no issues. Though lazy, his sense of justice was no less than theirs and not extreme.
Initially, both Aokiji and Akainu were candidates for the next Fleet Admiral. But Akainu had gotten too close to the Five Elders. Although the Navy was under the World Government, Sengoku believed the Navy should be the Navy and the World Government should be the World Government.
The Navy was indeed the face of the World Government, but if it were entirely controlled by the World Government, it would not be good for the Navy.
So, after consulting with some old friends, Sengoku decided to support Aokiji.
And Aokiji did not disappoint. Whether in reputation, achievements, or strength, he was satisfactory.
Now, they just needed an opportune moment—his retirement.
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