Phoenix Reborn In One Piece

World Government, Mary Geoise

Steel Bone Kong, along with Vice Admiral Tsuru, was heading toward the Pangu City power house. As they were about to arrive, the two encountered a Celestial Dragon.

This Celestial Dragon had just walked out of the power house.

When the Celestial Dragon saw Steel Bone Kong, his expression showed a hint of surprise. But when his gaze shifted to Vice Admiral Tsuru, his expression turned playful.

This Celestial Dragon was none other than Saint Zambas!

He was the one backing Zachari and Kasso. The moment he appeared, both Steel Bone Kong and Vice Admiral Tsuru had a bad feeling.

"Saint Zambas~~~" Steel Bone Kong and Vice Admiral Tsuru greeted politely.

This was a Celestial Dragon. No matter your rank, in front of a Celestial Dragon, even if you were the commander-in-chief, you had to bow your head slightly.

"Hahaha~~~"

"General Kong, Vice Admiral Tsuru, it's been a long time, what brings you here~~~" Zambas asked, pretending not to know.

His expression was like he was mocking Steel Bone Kong and Vice Admiral Tsuru.

As soon as Zambas finished speaking, the faces of Steel Bone Kong and Vice Admiral Tsuru darkened.

"We don't need to explain this to you, Saint Zambas, we'll be going now!" Steel Bone Kong glanced at Zambas and, 'accidentally,' released a bit of his imposing aura, speaking coldly.

Then, he and Vice Admiral Tsuru turned to leave, heading toward the power house.

Zambas stood there, trembling slightly as if he had seen something terrifying. After Steel Bone Kong and Vice Admiral Tsuru left, he slowly recovered.

"Steel Bone Kong!!!"

"Just you wait, and you too, Vice Admiral Tsuru. This time, if you get the support of the Five Elders, consider yourself lucky!" Zambas' face twisted with rage.

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Power House.

Steel Bone Kong and Vice Admiral Tsuru had told the Five Elders everything.

However...

The Five Elders didn't show any change in their expressions and didn't give any orders, which surprised Steel Bone Kong.

No matter what, he was the commander-in-chief!

"Kong, you're late. We've already agreed to Zambas." Sattan casually said to the two.

The other four Five Elders didn't even glance at Steel Bone Kong and Vice Admiral Tsuru, as if they didn't care about their opinions at all.

"Saint Sattan, that Kasso guy came to Marine Headquarters to surrender openly and confessed his crimes in public. If we don't execute him this time, how will people at sea see us Marines?" Vice Admiral Tsuru couldn't hold back anymore and immediately protested.

Vice Admiral Tsuru's words were reasonable, but the Five Elders' faces showed displeasure.

"Vice Admiral Tsuru, please watch your words. The Marines are nothing more than the face of the World Government!"

"When the World Government needs face, the Marines' face is not worth mentioning!" Saint Topman Warcury glanced coldly at Vice Admiral Tsuru.

As soon as those words were spoken, Vice Admiral Tsuru and Steel Bone Kong both felt their faces darken. It was clear to them that, in the eyes of the Five Elders, they were nothing more than ants!

Just as Steel Bone Kong was about to speak, Saint Mars of the Five Elders spoke up.

"Kong, we can give the Marines a chance."

"As long as you can convince Zambas and his group to give up their interests in the Marines within a year, we'll agree to have the Marines expel those traitors." Saint Mars said to Steel Bone Kong in a calm tone.

"Five Elders~~~"

Vice Admiral Tsuru wanted to say something, but Steel Bone Kong stopped her.

"I understand." Steel Bone Kong replied coldly, then he and Vice Admiral Tsuru left the power house without further hesitation.

"Isn't this...?"

"Maybe it's not the best idea?"

"No matter what, Kong is still our supreme commander." Saint Shepherd Ju Peter said with a hint of worry between his brows.

"There's nothing wrong with it. The Marines have always been just the face of the World Government. Now, this face is already showing signs of regicide. We can't let the Marines grow any stronger." Saint Sattan said coldly.

Hearing this, the other Five Elders nodded in agreement. They no longer cared about this small matter, as it was no longer worth their attention.

Outside the House of Power.

Vice Admiral Tsuru felt heavy-hearted. This mission had really ended in complete failure. 

Although the Five Elders had given them a year's deadline, this task was impossible to complete. How could the greedy Celestial Dragons ever be persuaded by them?

Unless the Marines spent more money to bribe them, the Marines had no chance.

But in that case, what would be left of their justice? What face would the Marines have left to claim they are fighting for the justice of the seas?

"Ah Tsuru, don't overthink it. The hope of breaking this situation may lie with the Ryuen kid you've been keeping an eye on.

Didn't you say that Ryuen could get help from Saint Lindgas?

You can focus on this direction. After all, Lindgas is a descendant of that great family," Steelbone Kong said, facing Vice Admiral Tsuru, his words pointed.

As soon as Steel bone Kong finished speaking, Vice Admiral Tsuru's eyes lit up. After all, Lindgas was a descendant of the Markas family!

But… in an instant, Vice Admiral Tsuru seemed to lose hope.

This whole incident had been sparked by the Marines, but it could also be said to have been instigated by Ryuen and his group. More accurately, it was Ryuen testing the Marines!

If they couldn't resolve the Rear Admiral Kasso's surrender incident, the Marines might lose control over Ryuen and his group in the future.

"I understand, but I need to discuss this with Sengoku and the others before making a decision. Ryuen's group... Garp values them highly," Vice Admiral Tsuru said seriously, looking at Steelbone Kong.

Steelbone Kong nodded and said, "Actually, as long as we can help the Marines get through this crisis, it's not a bad thing to lower our heads to the younger generation."

These words from Steel bone Kong immediately snapped Vice Admiral Tsuru into clarity. She suddenly looked at Steel bone Kong in realization.

It was true—if it could help the Marines overcome this crisis, what harm would there be in lowering their heads to Ryuen?

"Thank you for your guidance, Commander Kong. I think I know how to persuade Sengoku and the others," Vice Admiral Tsuru said seriously, bowing to Steel bone Kong.

"I'm glad you understand. Now, go back to Marineford. I'm sure Sengoku and the others are waiting anxiously," Steelbone Kong nodded in satisfaction.

"Then, Commander Kong, I will take my leave." Vice Admiral Tsuru bid farewell to Steelbone Kong and quickly left Mary Geoise.

"Hahahahaha!"

"Steel bone Kong, didn't you get the Five Elders' support?"

"Want to challenge us? You're still far from it. We're Celestial Dragons!"

"Hahahahaha!" Zambas suddenly appeared, laughing arrogantly.

Steelbone Kong gave Zambas a cold look, not saying a word.

According to Garp's estimation of Ryuen and his group, as long as Sengoku could lower his stance, the trouble caused by people like Zambas wouldn't matter at all!

After all, there were big differences between Celestial Dragons...

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