Luo Chen felt a slight regret.
Originally, he wanted Aokiji to return and become the Fleet Admiral, then package the Marines and bring them under his own command.
But he was a step too late.
"Aokiji, I need you to return to the Marines," Luo Chen said seriously.
"The World Government could launch a surprise attack at any time. Go back and keep a close eye on the Five Elders for me."
"In addition, ask around in the Marines to see if anyone is willing to defect to my side."
In the next great battle, Luo Chen would not hold back.
He would unleash his full power to kill and wound the high-ranking officials of the World Government who came to attack.
The decisive battle with the World Government was not far off.
He absolutely could not miss the opportunity to reduce the opponent's active forces.
By sending Aokiji back to the Marines, Luo Chen could know the Five Elders' movements in time and wouldn't be caught off guard.
He believed that when the Five Elders took action, they would definitely not give up on Aokiji, an Admiral-level combatant.
Aokiji nodded slowly. "Keeping an eye on the Five Elders is no problem."
"But as for recruiting Marines, I'm afraid your current 'brand' isn't suitable."
Luo Chen raised his eyebrows, understanding Aokiji's meaning.
Recruiting Marines in the name of a pirate crew was basically impossible.
He pondered for a long time before looking at Robin.
"What do you think about forming a new organization?"
"Not being pirates anymore."
"Becoming an existence similar to the Revolutionary Army, like the New Marines."
Robin blinked, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of helplessness.
How long had they been an Emperor-level pirate crew?
Luo Chen wanted to change the name again.
She was just planning how to build the organizational structure of the pirate crew.
Now she had to scrap it and start over to build a Marine organizational structure...
Although Robin complained internally, she still seriously considered it for Luo Chen.
She frowned slightly and said, "I think it's too early."
"Right now, the whole world knows that the Five Elders and the World Government are preparing to crusade against you."
"Neither pirates nor Marines have high hopes for us."
"Even if Mr. Aokiji returns and secretly recruits Marines, not many people will dare to come."
"The key to the problem isn't the name of the organization."
"It's whether we can demonstrate power that doesn't fear the World Government."
Luo Chen and Aokiji couldn't help but nod.
That made sense.
"Let's do this then. The matter of recruiting Marines will be put on hold for now," Luo Chen decided. "Keep a close eye on the Five Elders' actions."
"Wait until I defeat them next time, then we'll take advantage of the momentum to restructure the organization and recruit soldiers widely."
He thought for a moment and said, "Aokiji, you go back first. Watch the Five Elders and contact me at any time."
"Alright." Aokiji had no objections.
He also didn't question Luo Chen's idea of defeating the World Government's attack.
Only he knew clearly how terrifying Luo Chen was right now.
Killing a Marine Admiral without even lifting a finger.
In the world today, the only one who could pose a threat to Luo Chen was the mysterious Imu.
No matter how many enemies of his own level there were, they could never pose a threat to Luo Chen.
It was like a group of Marine Vice Admirals challenging him.
Aokiji was confident that even if there were hundreds of Vice Admirals, he could easily defeat them.
When the gap in strength was large enough, numbers couldn't make up for it.
Aokiji washed the blood off his body with seawater at the shore, borrowed a bicycle, and returned to Marine Headquarters across the frozen sea.
Looking at his receding figure, Robin couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
"In the past, when I saw Aokiji, I would be so scared I'd collapse on the ground."
"Today, I don't feel that fear at all."
Luo Chen smiled. "An Admiral's strength is just like that; there's nothing to be afraid of."
Robin rolled her eyes beautifully.
She didn't mention the prerequisite condition.
That was, she only felt no fear of Aokiji when Luo Chen was by her side.
If Luo Chen wasn't there, she knew very well that she was still no match for Aokiji.
The two boarded a wood dragon and headed toward another island.
The visitors from the Revolutionary Army had been arranged by Robin on a different island.
She stood beside Luo Chen, looking out at the vast sea and sky, and smiled.
"After you destroy the World Government, I can sail the seas at will, right?"
"At that time, I want to go all over the world to find Poneglyphs."
Robin's smile was cheerful.
She saw the hope of freedom.
Since she was eight years old, she had been wanted by the World Government.
For twenty years, over seven thousand two hundred days and nights, she had lived in constant fear, her nerves taut.
Terrified of being discovered and arrested by the Marines or World Government people.
She hid her identity and face, hiding east and west on the sea.
She had lived in dog kennels, rummaged through trash cans, hidden in piles of dead bodies... suffering all kinds of grievances and going through untold hardships.
Finally, today, she waited for the prospect of freedom.
Perhaps before long, she would be able to sail the seas openly.
Openly go to various islands to complete her archaeological career.
Find Poneglyphs and solve the mystery of the Void Century.
Luo Chen chuckled lightly. "If you want to sail freely, destroying the World Government isn't enough."
"There can't be pirates either."
Robin looked at him with her beautiful eyes. "You want to eliminate all pirates too?"
Luo Chen smiled. "You want to find Poneglyphs, and Nami wants to draw a map of the whole world."
"If we don't clear out the pirates, I can't be at ease."
"For us, it can be considered a meritorious deed; it won't take much effort."
...
Arriving at another island, Luo Chen met the visitors from the Revolutionary Army.
Monkey D. Dragon, Sabo, and Koala.
Dragon was Luffy's father.
Sabo was Luffy's sworn brother with no blood relation.
Although Koala had no relation to Luffy, she seemed to have a close relationship with Sabo.
Luo Chen walked into the room, looked at the three, and showed a friendly smile.
He was somewhat curious about why the Revolutionary Army was looking for him.
He heard that Dragon had already repaid the two billion Berries owed by Ivankov and Inazuma.
Since they hadn't left yet, they must have other objectives.
Dragon was not wearing his hood in the room, revealing that fierce face printed with a bright red tattoo.
He looked at Luo Chen and said solemnly, "We came this time to express our gratitude."
"Ivankov and Inazuma were trapped in Impel Down and couldn't escape, and we didn't have the power to rescue them."
"We are endlessly grateful that they could be saved and return to the Revolutionary Army."
Sabo also spoke up to give thanks.
He took off his top hat, bowed very formally, and said:
"Mr. Luo Chen, thank you for saving Ace at Marineford."
Sabo had lost his memory for many years and hadn't been able to remember Luffy and Ace.
It wasn't until he saw the live broadcast and reports of the Summit War and saw Ace suffering that his memory was awakened.
He recalled the past when the three brothers swore brotherhood in Windmill Village in the East Blue.
Luo Chen indicated there was no need for formalities and exchanged pleasantries with them for a moment.
Dragon then said, "The Revolutionary Army hopes to establish an ally relationship with Your Excellency to jointly overthrow the World Government."
Luo Chen was somewhat surprised.
Wasn't Monkey D. Dragon afraid of dragging the Revolutionary Army into the abyss by allying with him?
The other party shouldn't be aware of his strength yet.
Luo Chen smiled and asked, "An alliance? You want to help me deal with the World Government?"
Monkey D. Dragon shook his head. "It's not yet the time for a decisive frontal battle. I actually hope Your Excellency can evacuate from Totto Land.
Avoid the World Government's sharp edge for now.
The Revolutionary Army can provide a hiding place.
Wait for two or three years, make full preparations, and then fight the decisive battle with the World Government."
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