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Chapter 70 - Chapter 78 Prelude to the Top- Enies Lobby

Chapter 78 Prelude to the Top- Enies Lobby

[Three Days Later: New World · G-5 Branch · Strategic Command Room]

The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and the encrypted communications of telegraph bugs on the sea came one after another. The focus of all intelligence pointed to this iron-blooded base that suppressed one side in the name of justice.

A solemn atmosphere permeates this huge steel fortress.

In the main conference room, Sakazuki was standing in front of a huge tactical sand table, his face grim and Haki rising from his body as if it were tangible.

Rogge walked over slowly, holding a newly delivered intelligence briefing in his hand.

He glanced at the tactical sand table and said lightly:

"Ace and Blackbeard have been repatriated and are currently being held in deep confinement. All Seastone defenses are in place, so there's no need to worry about any changes for now."

Sakazuki, holding a cigar in his mouth, slammed his fist on the edge of the sand table and snorted coldly:

"That old guy Garp, his secretly raised 'eldest grandson' also became a Pirate, huh..."

"Although the Straw Hat Crew escaped, you managed to capture this 'huge bomb'. Well done."

Having said that, he took a deep drag on his cigar and exhaled thick smoke, but soon, a cold light flashed in his eyes and his tone became gloomy:

"But... you said he's the son of Roger, the Pirate King? Is that confirmed?"

Rogge nodded, his eyes as calm as the abyss. "Yes, the information has been confirmed. His true identity is Gol D. Ace, and his bloodline is that of the 'Pirate King' Gol D. Roger."

Sakazuki's eyes suddenly darkened, and his aura, which had been as violent as a volcano, instantly cooled down, but his murderous intent became even stronger.

"Roger's offspring are also here to cause trouble?"

Marine, or more precisely, the dove faction, holds many secrets.

Aokiji secretly protected Nico Robin for twenty years, Garp secretly protected the Pirates King's son Ace for about twenty years, and Sengoku was even scarier, having adopted the original Celestial Dragons Rosinante.

So, for the top leaders, laws and rules are bullshit. They all have a bunch of secrets. If they were ordinary people, ten executions on the gallows would not be enough to kill them, but they would still pretend nothing happened.

He stared at the sand table, pointed his finger hard at the junction of "Marineford" and "New World Whitebeard Sea", and uttered four words coldly:

"Then... catch them all in one fell swoop!"

Rogge walked over to him, his expression calm. "Whitebeard won't sit idly by. Instead of letting Blackbeard send Ace to Marineford to claim credit and ignite a war, why don't we take the initiative? Use Ace's execution to lure Whitebeard's group to Marineford and annihilate them in one fell swoop."

Sakazuki lit his cigar, took a deep breath, and said in a low voice:

"Let the flames of 'justice' burn away this decadent era."

Rogge nodded slightly, his tone cold:

"This war is no longer a farce manipulated by the World Government, but is truly led by the Marines, who will purge all of this filthy residue."

Sakazuki grinned, revealing his sharp white fangs. "That's just in time. My lava fist is getting rusty lately."

[Marineford · Naval Headquarters]

"What?!!!"

As Sengoku suddenly stood up, the intelligence documents on the desk flew everywhere and the entire conference room suddenly became silent.

Vice Admiral Crane's expression was solemn, his fingers tapping the table. "Ace fell into the hands of the G-5 branch, and Blackbeard... is also in Rogge's hands."

Sengoku's expression darkened completely, his fists clenched tightly, veins bulging.

"That b*****d, does he really dare to do this?! Does he want to directly trigger this war?!"

Vice Admiral He nodded slowly, his voice low:

"Given Rogge and Sakazuki's personalities, they won't let this opportunity go."

"Coupled with the recently enacted 'Anti-Affair Law,' we... no longer have the power to interfere with the G-5's actions."

Sengoku slammed his fist down on the battle table, causing the massive metal panel to vibrate. "Where's Garp?!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Sengoku with a rare look of worry on his face:

"Garp… has lost contact."

"The last intelligence report showed him appearing in the Grand Line area, but he disappeared after that. It's suspected he went out to sea without permission."

Sengoku's expression grew increasingly gloomy, and he exuded an unprecedented sense of oppression.

"That stubborn old man Garp, if he knew his grandson had fallen into Rogge's hands and was facing 'execution', what would he do..."

An ominous feeling permeated the scene.

G-5 Branch Rogge Office

At this moment, Rogge stood in front of a huge nautical chart, his eyes fixed on the mark called "Marineford". Every stroke of the feather pen in his hand seemed to be drawing a new picture of order for the world.

Ai En stood behind him and quietly handed him the latest intelligence document:

"All the major forces have sensed this. The Moby d**k is clearly gathering in the Whitebeard Sea. The Straw Hat Crew..."

"Latest intelligence: CP9 has captured Nico Robin and is taking him to Enies Lobby for trial. The Straw Hat Crew may be on their way to rescue him."

"What should we do next?"

Rogge slowly curled up a cold smile: "If those CP9 guys can still be defeated by such a petty thief, they should not live anymore."

He turned around and walked towards the window with steady steps.

"Marine's 'justice' will be redefined by us."

"It's time to truly cleanse this ocean."

[Two days ago, in the Seven Water Cities, late at night in the rain]

The rain was pouring down, and the entire water was shrouded in violent storms.

In the shadows, a giant warship with the World Government logo slowly approached the shore. The gangway descended, and a group of mysterious agents wearing black windbreakers and white masks stepped onto the dock.

——All members of CP9 arrived.

Robin stood alone at the end of the pier, his face pale, his eyes a mixture of rain and tears.

She has been pushed into a corner.

Lucci walked forward slowly, expressionless: "Nico Robin, in order to prevent the Straw Hat Pirates from being completely wiped out by 'Buster Call', you'd better come with us obediently."

"You... know that the World Government won't leave any threats behind."

Kaku stood aside, his hand on the hilt of the knife, his expression cold.

"If you don't want us to, we can activate Buster Call right here and now and bury the entire city with it."

Robin gritted his teeth, his heart aching.

She knew it wasn't a threat, it was a fact.

She has become the most dangerous "existence" in the world.

"If I leave, they can live, right?"

Lucci smiled faintly: "Maybe. But you know... World Government never shows mercy."

Robin closed his eyes, suppressed the pain in his heart, and said through gritted teeth: "I'm leaving. But from now on, I have nothing to do with them anymore."

[Meanwhile, Straw Hat Pirates temporary base]

In the heavy rain, Nami was so angry that she smashed the teacup, Sanji lit a cigarette fiercely, and Zoro sharpened the blade in silence.

Luffy stood outside the door, his straw hat soaked by the rain, but his gaze was unwavering.

"Robin, she's lying."

"She doesn't want to live, she's just... forced!"

Just as he finished speaking, Franky rushed in: "She's already boarded the CP9 battleship and is heading straight to Enies Lobby!"

Nami suddenly exclaimed, "They're going to attack Robin!"

Luffy turned suddenly and yelled, "Chopper! Call everyone to assemble!"

"Ship the boat—to Enies Lobby!!!"

[Two Days Later · Enies Lobby · Sea Train · Rocketman]

The wind was howling at sea, and the Rocket Man's locomotive split the huge waves and rushed straight towards the "Island of Never Sleeps" - Enies Hall, which symbolizes the authority of the World Government.

Robin was tied up and taken to the execution platform. With tearful eyes, he looked at the flames rising into the sky in the distance. It was the Straw Hat Pirates' train breaking through the main gate!

"Why...why did you come..."

On the front of Rocket Man's car, Luffy stood in the wind, clenched his fists, and roared:

"Robin!! Tell me!!"

"Do you want to live?!"

Robin couldn't hold it back any longer, tears burst out, and he broke down crying: "I want to live! Take me to the sea with you!!!"

This heart-wrenching cry resounded throughout the entire Enies Lobby!

Luffy grinned, showing his usual bright smile:

"OK!"

He turned around suddenly and waved his hand:

"Sniper King—shoot through that World Government flag!"

Usopp, wearing the Sniper King cape, stood high on the roof of the car, with the huge slingshot in his hand already set up.

"The Sniper King appears!"

He closed one eye and aimed at the symbol of World government flying high in the storm - the huge black banner with the sigil of Celestial Dragons.

"Extra-large barrage——must kill!!!"

--Bang!!!

A deafening explosion pierced through the sky, and the flag that symbolized world authority shattered and burned fiercely in the wind and rain!

Surveillance cameras around the world recorded this shocking scene at the same time!

Straw Hat Crew, officially declares war on the World government!!!

Amidst the howling gale, the Straw Hat Pirates were in high spirits. Usopp, donning the "Sniper King" cloak, stood atop the rubble, striking what he considered his most handsome pose: "The Sniper King's name has spread throughout the world, right? Hahahahaha!"

However, the next second——

--call out!!!

A sharp blue slash from Ultimate accompanied by a sharp sonic boom suddenly cut through the wind and rain!

"Tempest Kick·Instant Break!"

A sharp vacuum slash, as sharp as a substance, instantly crossed a distance of a hundred meters and accurately cut off Usopp's left arm before anyone could react!

"Aa ...

Blood gushed out, Usopp (Sniper King) fell to his knees with a scream, his face instantly turned pale as paper!

Everyone turned around in shock, only to see that the CP9 members were already fully equipped and lined up.

Kaku folded his arms across his chest, standing coldly on the broken wall, his eyes gleaming coldly:

"I'm giving you face? You, a mere scumbag, dare to insult the majesty of our World Government?"

Lucci walked slowly forward, the suppressed aura on his body like a beast awakening, and he walked towards the Straw Hat Pirates step by step.

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