Facing the disdain of the countries in the Grand Line and the silence of the Four Seas nations, Nusjuro finally began to feel a trace of pressure.
The Revolutionary Army… could they act so well?
They actually made all the countries pay them no mind?
Playing the "show weakness to the enemy" tactic to such an extreme?
"Cough, cough, if you ask me, isn't the World Government making a bit too much fuss over this?"
In the end, a single voice interrupted everyone's discussion.
The speaker was a trembling old lady, barely able to reveal most of her face while sitting in her chair.
It was none other than queen dowager Conney of the Sorbet Kingdom in the South Sea.
Nusjuro looked over.
He was actually aware of the internal affairs of the Sorbet Kingdom.
After Bekori was overthrown, the previous old king regained power, and this old lady was the mother of that previous old king.
Although it was the Revolutionary Army who overthrew Bekori, in the end, it was not the Revolutionary Army manipulating these countries…
This explained why, at first, the Revolutionary Army hadn't received much attention.
For the World Government, member nations of the World Government were important, but who actually held power in these nations didn't matter.
As long as they remained member nations of the World Government, contributing Belly to it, it didn't matter whether the rulers were old aristocrats or rebels.
The Revolutionary Army had precisely exploited this gap in the World Government's thinking.
They maintained an equal, mutually beneficial relationship with the various nations of the Four Seas, supporting and helping one another.
By the time the World Government realized what was happening… it was already too late.
The Four Seas were now united like an iron plate.
Nothing could pierce through, no water could seep in.
Although their strength was relatively far weaker than that of the Grand Line, the area they controlled and the resources they possessed were the largest and most abundant.
What matters most in war? Resources.
The war is fought for resources, and the goal is also resources.
The Revolutionary Army's current actions were to accumulate enough resources for war.
Both manpower and material resources.
Seeing all of this, the World Government began to feel somewhat anxious.
If this were the original World Government, they would have sent out the Navy's main forces long ago in this situation.
But now… with only Michael in the Navy, their control over the Navy had already fallen to the lowest point in history.
Not to mention, the members of the SWORD Secret Special Forces he had brought along.
Each of them was now positioned by Michael in key positions.
"Although the Revolutionary Army has lain low in recent years, creating the appearance of peaceful coexistence with the nations… they ultimately exist to overthrow all kings and the World Government," Nusjuro said in a low voice.
"And don't forget, the Revolutionary Army's leader had a bounty reaching one billion Belly years ago! Among criminals, he is absolutely the most dangerous existence!"
All other words were, frankly, empty talk.
Nothing was as effective as "one billion Belly bounty."
Mention Monkey D. Dragon, and finally, some began to feel fear toward the Revolutionary Army.
Then, everyone turned their gaze toward Marine Hero Garp, who was seated in the audience.
Even though he was just an observer, Garp, suddenly the center of attention, froze.
Even someone with skin as thick as his would feel slightly embarrassed when dozens of kings stared at him.
"Uh, you're having a meeting, so have your meeting. Why are you looking at me? Is there something on my face?"
"Old man Garp, I think the reason they're looking at you is simple. It's because Dragon-san is your son."
"Then why do you call him Dragon-san?"
"Do you think I care about the Revolutionary Army?" Michael raised an eyebrow at Garp. "Besides, everyone minding their own business… he's a criminal. Does that mean he's not your son? Not the father of your grandson?"
"That's true." Garp nodded thoughtfully, then stood up and solemnly addressed the kings of the World Government member nations. "Alright, since you're not reassured, I can give you a promise… although Dragon is my son, I will never show favoritism or break the law. If you arrest or kill Dragon, I will have no complaints… After all, anyone who does wrong must pay the price, and that applies to everyone."
"I strongly agree with what Vice Admiral Garp said. As a Marine Hero, I think Vice Admiral Garp truly deserves the title 'Model Marine!' Able to rise to the occasion and let go!" Michael suddenly stood up and walked toward Nusjuro in the center.
"Saint Nusjuro, tell me, am I right?"
"I also agree completely with Chief Inspector Michael." Nusjuro nodded.
"Then in that case… I have something I want to show you all."
Michael spoke as he turned around and took a Den Den Mushi from his chest.
But he did not activate it.
"Chief Inspector Michael… what do you mean by this?" Nusjuro tightened his grip, restraining the urge to draw his sword.
"What are you going to show us? And why the secrecy? What are you waiting for?"
"I want to show everyone the live broadcast of a thief… naturally, I have to wait for the victims to be present."
As he spoke, Michael's expression changed, and he smiled toward the direction of the main door.
The next moment, shipwright Tom, along with his two apprentices Iceburg and Franky, entered the palace where the world meeting was being held, led by Enel.
"This is… shipwright Tom?"
Nusjuro furrowed his brows sharply.
The Water 7 incident… isn't it over yet?
Hadn't the Five Elders already arranged… damn it! Damn Spandine and Spandam!
"Correct. Shipwright Tom, Water 7's mayor Iceburg, and the civilian shipwright opinion leader Franky." Michael nodded. "I was waiting for them to arrive."
Even the Seraphim wouldn't be able to travel from Water 7 to Mary Geoise quickly without being noticed.
But with the power Gravity Fruit, it was possible to move covertly and swiftly.
A smile, claiming to host a banquet for the three of them, was actually the pretext to bring them to Mary Geoise.
For this very moment.
Michael first nodded at the three, then placed the Den Den Mushi in front of Nusjuro and activated it…
The next moment, the Den Den Mushi, modified by Ginny, projected nine smaller screens, each showing relatively secret or confidential rooms or departments of Tom's shipyard.
On the screens, several people wearing CP spy uniforms appeared, rummaging through the rooms.
It was the live broadcast of CP9 searching for the blueprints.
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