novelraw Chapter 51 Five Old Stars
Chapter 51 Five Old Stars
In the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, the center of supreme power, the Five Elders are discussing the matter of Enies Lobby.
"These marines are really useless," Venus Nassouji sneered. "They couldn't even take down a small pirate crew after launching a Buster Call."
"I think the military spending given to them is still too much."
The bald old man holding the demon sword had a face full of dissatisfaction, clearly unhappy with the navy's incompetence.
"This is indeed the Navy's fault," said Jupiter Pitt. "Aokiji went there, but the Straw Hat Pirates still managed to escape."
"Was this guy really fighting with all his might?"
The blond old man expressed his doubts about Aokiji, knowing very well just how powerful a Marine Admiral was.
Even if that ninja had the ability to manipulate seawater, it wouldn't matter, since Aokiji could freeze the ocean!
But in the end, they got away?
"They probably didn't make it in time," Mercury Vochuli Saint said after thinking for a moment. "Otherwise, with Aokiji's abilities, catching them shouldn't have been difficult."
The old man with the horn-shaped beard analyzed the situation rationally.
"But the navy's incompetence is a fact!"
"Yes, that's true." Saint Vochuli nodded and said, "But it's pointless to pursue the Navy's mistakes now, and besides, the Buster Call wasn't really initiated by Aokiji."
"Spandam...?" Saturn Satan said, squinting. "What's his situation now?"
Clearly, this short, stout old man wanted to hold Spandam accountable.
"He's dead."
"He's dead, so never mind."
"I'm more interested in this ninja than this," Mars Mazsan said. "Do you remember the Lunaria clan?"
The tall, thin old man had a glint in his eyes.
"You mean, this person's abilities also stem from their bloodline?"
"Possessing all sorts of strange and unusual abilities... is not impossible."
"Yes, the Navy's report indicates that this person is not a Devil Fruit user," Massan said. "This ability to manipulate the sea... is truly terrifying in naval warfare."
"They're practically the bane of ability users!"
The five people present were all Devil Fruit users, so they naturally understood how threatening this ability was to other users.
"Hmph, this ocean is really interesting, there are all sorts of strange and unusual races that you can't kill them all," Nasu Shoulang Sheng sneered.
"Isn't this even better?" Satan Saint said calmly. "As long as we capture this guy, his abilities might be able to be used by us."
Bloodline?
It's not like this thing can't be studied.
Cloning technology is basically mature, but it has not yet been officially put into use.
Besides, the other person's ability doesn't necessarily require a special bloodline to learn; what if anyone could learn it?
"No, it's not necessarily necessary to capture them."
"What do you mean?"
"What do you think the pirates on this high seas are after?" Maz asked.
"Money, sex, and power?"
"Pretty much," Maz Saint nodded. "The dregs of this ocean only pursue these things."
"People like Roger are, after all, a minority."
"As for the Straw Hat Pirates... frankly, I don't think they are like that."
Those so-called adventurers who pursue freedom are too few on this sea; most pirates are just a bunch of villains who burn, kill, plunder, and commit all sorts of evil deeds.
They have plenty of ways to deal with guys like that.
"But don't forget, back in Alabasta, the Straw Hat Pirates defeated Crocodile and saved that country," Satan Saint said.
"You really think pirates can save a country?" Maz Saint chuckled and said, "It's probably just a coincidence."
"Don't forget, the title of Shichibukai is the best stepping stone for pirates."
Every year on the high seas, there are always arrogant pirates who dare to challenge the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and they all end up being killed.
This time, it just so happened that the Straw Hat Pirates defeated Crocodile.
"And what about the Enies Lobby incident this time?"
"It just means they care about their comrades," Mazsan said, "but it doesn't mean they're like Roger."
"A pirate is a pirate after all!"
"Besides... this ninja only seems to have recently joined the Straw Hat Pirates. How much affection do you expect him to have for this crew?"
"Using bribes as bait..."
Saint Satan understood Saint Maz's meaning, but such methods were not guaranteed to be effective.
For races with rare bloodlines, staying away from the World Government is their favorite thing to do.
"So what are you planning to do?"
"How about the title of Shichibukai?" Maz asked casually.
"Shichibukai?!"
"Yes, the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
"Have you forgotten the message Sengoku gave us not long ago?" Nasujuro frowned and said, "Although there is a vacancy in the Seven Warlords of the Sea because of Crocodile, Blackbeard, who received the gift, is obviously more qualified to inherit the position."
No one present was stupid; they naturally understood what Ace in Blackbeard's hands meant.
If handled properly, it might just kill Whitebeard at Marine Headquarters!
"Of course I know about this," Maz said. "Giving him the title of Shichibukai won't change, otherwise he wouldn't have given us Fire Fist Ace."
"Although we don't care about the Four Emperors of the New World, we still need to give the Navy a chance to achieve something."
No matter how powerful the pirates are, they pose no threat to the World Government because they never unite and remain a disorganized mess.
With a little bribery, they might even turn on each other, so these guys are not really a threat.
"Then what do you mean by giving the title of Shichibukai?"
"It means exactly what it says," Maz said.
The others looked at each other, not understanding what Mazsaint meant for a while.
"The Straw Hat Pirates' route might run into Gecko Moria, who's in the Devil's Triangle," Massaart said. "I don't think that piece of trash can beat the Straw Hat Pirates."
Even a Marine Admiral couldn't defeat the Straw Hat Pirates, let alone a useless guy who only knows how to manipulate corpses.
Having lost his fighting spirit, that guy probably can't even use his domineering aura anymore.
"You mean... after the Straw Hat Pirates defeat Gecko Moria, you'll use the title of Shichibukai to lure them in?"
"That's right," Maz said. "Just like Bartholomew Kuma, once we accepted the title of Shichibukai, we had a lot more room to maneuver."
"What if they don't run into them?"
"Then let CP0 find their trail and lure them with other benefits," Maz said calmly. "I've said it before, pirates only pursue those things, so we'll give them what they want."
"As long as he is willing to submit, none of these are problems. He can even open a large harem to continue his bloodline."
"Of course, in return, he would need to give up his special abilities."
It's either bloodline inheritance or ninjutsu instruction; I just have to get it.
The others exchanged glances, realizing this had potential.
There's no way around it; the ability to manipulate seawater is just too tempting.
"But what if he doesn't agree?"
"Then don't blame us for forcing our way in," Mazsan said coldly. "We'll just take Nico Robin back too."
If they won't eat candy, then you'll have to resort to sticks.
"Let Tyrant Bear go check out Moonlight Moria's territory soon," said Saint Satan. "If they agree, everything will be fine; if they don't..."
"Letting Tyrant Bear just take them back is also an option!"
"I second that!"