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Chapter 2369 Wild Shepherd, shall we all place a bet?
Red Earth Continent, Region RL1999.

This is the location of the CIPHER POL headquarters, a place that most officials fear and dare not approach.

"okay, I get it."

On the top floor of the towering building, Redfield, sitting behind his desk, placed the microphone back on the back of the golden Den Den Mushi.

The person who just called was his immediate supervisor, Shepard 10. Peter St.

The current chief of intelligence and espionage.

The conversation was exactly what Im had said to Kap.

Let the two of them fight to decide Gavi's fate, and there are also supplementary rules for CP members' resignation, transfer, and retirement.

Redfield remained calm, his gaze unwavering.

He simply turned his head and looked through the floor-to-ceiling window toward the direction of the 'Holy Land' Mary Geoise.

From the moment he rejected Dorrag, he knew it would displease Im, but he did it anyway.

He wanted to demonstrate to Im his responsibility as the supreme commander of CIPHER POL - AIGIS 0 through this method.

Now that the issue of allowing CP members to resign freely has been identified.

Then there are two options.

One option is to ignore it, obediently follow orders, and let the problem develop, ultimately leaving it none of your business.

Secondly, point it out, refuse to implement it, express opposition from the standpoint of duty, and insist on your own ideas.

Redfield chose the latter, even though it was a very risky choice.

But if things go smoothly, the gains will be substantial, at least this position will be completely secured.

Because he proved his ability and responsibility, and upheld the overall interests of CIPHER POL.

As for disgusting Dorrag and the police department, preventing Gavi from leaving was just a side effect.

Therefore, although Im was somewhat displeased with Redfield, he did not get angry.

At most, I felt we could have done it more cautiously.

However, they never considered removing him from office, or even severely punishing him by imprisoning him in Impel Down.

Then he would lack the magnanimity and vision of someone in a position of authority.

It is clear that Redfield is both meticulous and daring.

And he remained calm and composed throughout, anticipating Dragon's reaction.

Dragon is Garp's son; which of these high-ranking officials doesn't know that?

So he had been waiting for Garp to come to him.

The intention is to provoke the other party during the conversation so that they will attack him.

Finally, I ask Im to punish the father and son.

Even if it doesn't kill them, we'll make them suffer a great loss.

I will never dare to cause trouble for myself again!

Ever since that day he snatched the 'Music Devil' from Dragon.

The police began an investigation, both overt and covert, and even began tracking CIPHER POL's people outside the area.

This is disgusting.

It started to affect my plan to collect 'lucky ones'.

The main problem was that there were only so many prisoners in the city, which was far from enough to meet Redfield's needs.

The only option was to have subordinates secretly search for lucky individuals, investigate their identities, and bring them back under various pretexts if there were no problems.

He then walked around and absorbed a third of these people's luck.

Only in this way can these people return home safely.

Otherwise, if all the problems occurred within CIPHER POL, it would definitely attract a lot of attention from the outside world.

Why not just go out on the street and absorb everyone's luck?

Of course, it's because Redfield is wary of the World Government and of Im.

Although there are currently no laws or regulations specifically addressing luck.

Even if the incident occurs, the Supreme Court cannot find a relevant provision.

But he wouldn't be so naive as to think that he's safe just because he didn't commit a crime.

If things escalate and anger Im, he can still get rid of me.

Therefore, Redfield chose to target a smaller number of lucky individuals.

How do you know who's lucky?

Casinos and lotteries.

Who made a lot of money and who won the lottery can be easily found out by the subordinates.

Besides.

He also discovered that many people from the franchise world had extraordinary luck, to varying degrees.

These people are all quite capable, and their identities are rather sensitive, making them unsuitable targets.

all in all.

Dorlag and Redfield, the police department and CIPHER POL, have recently been at odds.

This is what led the latter to start plotting against the former; Gavi was merely a useful pawn.

To Redfield's surprise, Karp didn't come to him directly.

Instead, they first consulted Im's opinion, handling the matter very rationally.

"Since the Warring States period is over, it must be Zefa or Hejiao who taught it."

Redfield murmured.

This incident made him realize that his understanding of Garp was too superficial.

I initially thought he was an impulsive, reckless man who disliked thinking.

In retrospect, he was actually quite meticulous despite his rough exterior; when faced with problems, he was willing to consult with people he trusted or seek help.

indeed.

Just like in the 'original timeline', when Garp saw Ace being killed by Sakazuki, he realized he was about to lose control and immediately had Sengoku hold him down.

Garp is taking Dragon's matter very seriously this time.

Therefore, I contacted He immediately and listened to his advice.

They just barely avoided the trap Redfield had set.

In comparison, Dragon seemed somewhat inexperienced this time.

I never expected that Redfield had anticipated he would ask Karp for help.

Then, by scheming against Garp, they can deal with him as well.

"Since things have come to this, let's wait for another opportunity."

Redfield knew there was plenty of time, so he didn't pay much attention to the failed conspiracy.

Right now, he's more concerned about the upcoming battle with Garp.

If he wins, it will be a resounding victory, and that little pawn, Gilvie, won't be able to escape.

Besides, how could I possibly lose?
Not to mention that his own strength is no less than Garp's, he is also a user of the Luck-Luck Fruit.

While others pray for good fortune to come their way, he is good fortune itself!
Two hours later.

Karp and Redfield arrive at area RL1111 on the Red Line.

This is the site of the 'Battle of Marineford'.

Everyone who wants to challenge for the position of general must face off against the current general here.

However, this rule will undergo a slight change starting this year.

Previously it was held every four years, after the top 100 competition ended.

In the future, it will become part of the triennial military combat capability assessment.

This means that strong individuals from the civilian population will no longer be given the opportunity to challenge high-ranking military officers.

It has completely transformed into a system of challenges between generals within the military.

Otherwise, it would become twice every four years, and the generals don't have that much free time.

However, Karp and Redfield are in slightly different places at this moment.

This is not the real space, but a mirror space temporarily created by Brimir.

So no matter how intense their fight is, it won't have any impact.

Unless the two of them break the mirror space.

This was also to prevent the outside world from knowing about the battle.

As Tsuru said before, this is an internal conflict within the World Government, and neither winning nor losing is a glorious thing.

However, there were also quite a few spectators.

The Five Elders, the Four Elf Kings, Boros, Newgate, Aramaki, Karin, Brimir, Shiki, Kaido, and so on.

All the god-level powerhouses on the starfish cast curious glances over.

Are the Star Sea Fist God of War and the Luck Sword Saint about to clash?

This must be the first duel between a martial god and a sword saint in the history of the starfish.

Many of them had no idea what was going on, but they didn't want to know.

"Let's play! Haha, this is going to be fun! Everyone, want to place a bet? I'll be the banker!"

The sea area in the latter half of the Grand Line.

On a vibrant island called Aisoloron, hundreds of thousands of Treants live.

In the center stood a colossal tree that pierced the White Sea, no less magnificent than the Adam Tree of Elbaf.

That was the natural tree that the Wild Shepherd named 'Nodarshiel'.

He originally intended to call it the World Tree.

At this moment, he himself was sitting on the throne of Green Bull Castle at the top of the tree canopy.

He enthusiastically proposed the idea to everyone around the starfish.

Unfortunately, no one paid any attention to him even after waiting for a long time.
(End of this chapter)