Opening the border of Wano?
A country's border that Oden couldn't open, and you, a pirate, want to open it?
After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Ian helplessly shook his head.
It wasn't that he cared about Wano opening its borders. Whether it's open or remains closed, it would not affect his business with Kaido.
Moreover, he suspected that Kaido suddenly wanting to open the country's border might be because he had obtained some information from the Kouzuki Family.
As for what information… Ian didn't know.
However, from what Kaido had just said, he could tell that the current situation of the Kouzuki Family didn't seem very good!
He wondered if they had been taken out by Kurozumi Orochi?
Of course, Ian was only a little curious and then stopped caring about it.
Compared to the matters of Wano Country, he was more curious about where the Straw Hat Pirates had gone.
Since they had already left Wano Country, that meant their next destination should be Egghead, so…
Ian stroked his chin, looked at the Den Den Mushi in his hand, and muttered thoughtfully, "It should be about time, right?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Den Den Mushi in his hand rang.
Without any hesitation, he directly picked it up.
After that, the other side seemed to say only a single sentence before hanging up the Den Den Mushi.
Ian also put the Den Den Mushi away, his expression turning serious, and shouted toward the air.
"Enel, inform Zephyr. The plan can begin now!"
…
At the same time.
"Can we begin?"
Inside the center of the World Government's highest authority, the expressions of the Five Elders also became particularly gloomy.
"It's already enough."
St. Figarland Garling had his left leg resting over his right, his hands elegantly clasped together on his thighs, calmly looking at the others before him.
"Vegapunk's clone, York, who represents greed, says that Vegapunk seems to have discovered something and is secretly planning to escape."
"Hmph! That old man is afraid now?"
St. Shepherd Ju Peter showed no courtesy at all and directly snorted coldly.
"Unfortunately, it's already too late! If that guy hadn't created those clones, perhaps we might have hesitated. But now… hmph!"
He let out a contemptuous snort.
"Those clones are also Vegapunk!"
As his words fell, the corners of the other three elders' mouths slightly curled upward, showing cold and mocking smiles.
That's right.
The reason the World Government chose to abandon him was also due to his actions.
If there had been no clones, the World Government might have hesitated to keep the world's number one scientist.
But now… Vegapunk's clones were also Vegapunk, and it was better to keep a well-behaved, obedient Vegapunk instead.
St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro looked at Garling.
"Do we know which pirate crew Vegapunk plans to use to escape?"
"That fellow, York, didn't manage to find out. After discovering there was a spy among them, Vegapunk seems not to trust his clones very much either."
Hearing the question from his fellow elder, Garling's lips curled slightly, revealing a noble smile.
"But this can't be hidden from York, who is also his clone. That fellow guessed that the pirate crew Vegapunk intends to find should be…"
He paused slightly and swept his gaze across the elders in front of him.
"The Straw Hat Pirates."
Four Elders: "...?!"
When they heard that familiar name, the pupils of the other four elders suddenly shrank. Their expressions darkened immediately.
After exchanging glances with one another, they looked back at Garling.
"He actually chose the Straw Hat Pirates? Could it be that Vegapunk knows something?"
"It wouldn't be strange if he did. Hmph. Did that guy really think that while he secretly researched history, the World Government didn't notice?"
"If it weren't for his intelligence, committing such a grave crime would have gotten him arrested long ago!"
"But ever since that photograph appeared, those ambitious people who know some secrets have begun to stir. We still need to suppress trouble in advance. This might be an opportunity."
"That kid from the Donquixote Family has already sent word."
Seeing the others staring at him, Garling said calmly, "The Straw Hat Pirates have already left Wano Country. Perhaps they will reach the Egghead in a few days. Though personally, I think that dealing with a kid who has just awakened his Devil Fruit doesn't require such a huge mobilization."
His tone carried the arrogance and prestige of the king.
"But if we're going to act, it's time to prepare to depart now."
Four Elders: "…"
The other four elders did not care about Garling's arrogance. After glancing at each other again, their gazes fell back on Garling.
"In that case, make the preparations."
"We cannot repeat the same mistake at the Umbrella Corporation."
"Notify that kid from the Donquixote Family to lead CP0 and head to Egghead immediately."
"And as for the Marine Headquarters… It has been long enough. It's time for them to move as well. Order them to dispatch a fleet to Egghead and completely blockade it. Except for those granted access by the World Government, no one is allowed to leave Egghead alive!"
As one command after another was issued, the plan to besiege Egghead was finalized.
Immediately afterward, the five of them stopped deliberating and directly called the Marine Headquarters.
…
"Click… Gacha!"
After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Kuzan's expression became even darker.
It seemed he could no longer endure it. He slammed the table and roared angrily, "What exactly do these people think Marine Headquarters is?"
"Bwahaha, being Fleet Admiral isn't as easy as you imagined, is it?"
Seeing Kuzan's furious expression, Sengoku, who looked like a retired person and carried a relaxed aura, did not seem surprised at all. He smiled helplessly.
"That's why maintaining justice in your heart isn't so simple. But do you remember what I told you back then? No matter what happens, never forget the justice in your heart."
"Phew…"
Hearing Sengoku's words, Kuzan composed himself slightly. Then, as if thinking about something, his brows furrowed.
Seeing that expression, Sengoku's heart skipped a beat. A bad premonition suddenly arose in his heart, and he quickly said to Kuzan, "Don't even think about refusing the World Government's orders. You should understand the relationship between the World Government and Marine Headquarters. As long as Marine Headquarters still exists, no matter how difficult or terrible things get, we can still uphold justice in our hearts. But once Marine Headquarters is gone, there will be no one left to carry out justice for the civilians."
"And you should know… Marine Headquarters doesn't only have people like us. There are still many Marines who completely support and obey the World Government. Even if you refuse to follow their orders, those people will."
Kuzan: "…"