Sengoku's body felt somewhat heavy, yet his voice still steadied as he spoke of the other party's purpose: "You're here to kill the Celestial Dragons and stir hatred against them worldwide. Your goal is to target the Celestial Dragons!"
As long as one Pirate who kills a Celestial Dragon is not executed…
Then from now on, the security of the Celestial Dragons will sharply decline. Any enemy who hates the Celestial Dragons and the World Government will have the courage to kill a Celestial Dragon!
At that time…
Even the Navy won't be able to protect them!
The World Government definitely doesn't want this to happen. They need to execute Clown Buggy with swift action to deter all those who dare to disrupt the order of the Celestial Dragons' rule!
Wait a moment…
This might not be so bad…
A sudden realization flashed through Sengoku's eyes.
If the Celestial Dragons start getting slaughtered worldwide and the Navy is unable to protect them, those Celestial Dragons who harm innocents everywhere may end up hiding in the Holy Land Mary Geoise, living in fear.
Allied nations of the World Government wouldn't have to worry about persecution, and the Navy wouldn't feel aggrieved, always being cursed as the dogs of the Celestial Dragons while defending them.
However…
The Five Elders would definitely not agree to such a thing.
For in the eyes of the Five Elders, the Navy is indeed the dogs of the Celestial Dragons.
If the Navy fails to protect the Celestial Dragons, whether due to funding or power issues, the Navy would likely have its authority slowly stripped away by the World Government…
However…
This would be a long political compromise process.
Against the backdrop of the Great Pirate Era, the Navy is an essential tool for the World Government to maintain control, and it cannot be abolished.
At this moment, Sengoku the Buddha's mind spun rapidly, almost immediately weighing the pros and cons of this matter, yet hesitating to make a decision…
It's truly hard to decide…
Because this was almost a heaven-sent opportunity.
After all, the one responsible for escorting Clown Buggy is Colonel Smoker from headquarters, that scoundrel known for his defiance of orders, and to rescue Kuzan, he might even negotiate with the Pirates. But negotiating with Pirates can't be pinned on that bastard, as he too bears the name of justice!
The only possibility is…
The World Government might be extremely enraged, but it doesn't matter, as long as all the blame is placed on the Konoha Pirates…
"The World Government absolutely won't publish it in the newspapers!"
Sengoku's spectacles flashed with light, and he cautiously used Observation Haki to sense the surroundings, lowering his voice over the Radio Snail!
He could guess that the person on the other end should be smart, hoping they'd understand his difficulties: "All I can do is tell you the information about the warship escorting Buggy… but you must return Kuzan and not harm any Navy personnel!"
"Understood."
The members of the Konoha Pirates were quite clever. They seemed to understand the difficulties of the Navy Admiral very well. That steady, mechanical voice quickly replied: "The Konoha Pirates rescued Clown Buggy, Admiral Aokiji arrived in time to help and only managed to save the Navy aboard the warship, Admiral, does this scenario work for you?"
"…"
Sengoku felt somewhat comfortable dealing with smart people. Always quarreling with that idiot Garp left him mentally drained, but now he remarkably felt unprecedented clarity of mind.
This world…
Actually still has these defiant Pirates!
Such powerful Pirates willing to oppose the Celestial Dragons are indeed rare, and they themselves are born targets, even willing to be such targets!
However…
It all must first ensure that Aokiji's life is safe!
Aokiji is a junior he highly regards and acknowledges as a future Navy Admiral!
"Speaking of which…"
Carefully, Sengoku spoke, yet his words somewhat crossed the line: "Can one of your people be captured by Kuzan, so that it would be convenient for Kuzan to submit a report…"
If one of their people…
He could obtain more related intelligence!
Of course…
If not, it doesn't matter…
As long as Kuzan, the strongest force, can return first, he can first learn some specific intelligence from Kuzan, think about how to utilize this Pirate group, and really achieve the goal in the future, how the Navy should deal with this Pirate crew!
The order framework of the World Government must not be destroyed!
However, the filth of the World Government can be cleaned up!
"It seems one shouldn't be too shameless…"
The Konoha Pirates seemed shocked by this Navy Admiral's shamelessness. Using just one piece of information to have them release Aokiji was one thing, but how could they expect to lose one of their own as well?
"Alright then."
Sengoku the Buddha could only helplessly abandon the naive idea, sternly saying: "The warship escorting Clown Buggy should soon reach Drum Island in the first half of the Grand Line, but my men must all come back alive, or I won't spare you!"
"Pleasure doing business."
The Konoha Pirates directly hung up the Radio Snail.
The first half of the Grand Line.
On the Konoha Pirates' ship.
After hanging up the Radio Snail, the red-haired boy turned back towards Uchiha Madara's direction: "Did the Transcription Seal record all of this memory?"
"Hmph, this Navy Admiral is indeed courageous…"
Uchiha Madara extended his hand, brushing his eye sockets, a cold smile appearing on his lips: "To be so easily lured into a trap…"