Kaido, the father-in-law, used monster cells to create the strongest Beast.

"You say those pacifists researched for so many years, and I even offered them the power of the Glint-Glint Fruit, but they were destroyed in a single encounter when faced with the Cybertronians invented by Luo Xing, the Prince Consort of the Beasts!"

"That Cybertronian can not only transform into a beast form, but also into a mecha form, and can even fight underwater!"

"Pacifistas are no match for it!"

Kizaru's words made Sengoku even angrier.

Sengoku heard Sentomaru's report yesterday; how could he not know the power of the Cybertronians?

What Sengoku wanted Kizaru to explain was Kizaru's own responsibility!

He just released a Yasakani no Magatama before leaving, but didn't even fight King the Wildfire. Who are you trying to fool?

Just as Sengoku was about to question him, Kizaru stood up and said seriously:

"Marshal Sengoku, I suggest that the World Government provide Dr. Vegapunk with more funding, and the funding for our scientific combat force should be increased several times over."

"Otherwise, the gap in weaponry and firepower between us and the Beast Corps will likely widen even further in the future!"

The Warring States period was stunned.

Why do I feel that the main point of your suggestion is to increase funding for the scientific combat force you lead?

This is a roundabout way of asking for a raise!

Borsalino, you're something else! After such a crushing defeat, you still want a raise?

Sengoku could no longer contain his rage and was about to roar when he heard Kizaru's voice:

"I fought too hard yesterday, and my back seems to be injured. I need to see a military doctor. See you tomorrow, Marshal Sengoku."

They vanished in a flash.

Sengoku was so angry he almost overturned the table.

There was another person in the office, General Aokiji.

Kizaru is a notorious veteran within the Navy, slippery and cunning, yet incredibly strong. The Navy cannot and dares not dismiss him.

Aokiji was already used to Kizaru's attitude, and comforted Sengoku:

"The raw materials for the artificial Devil Fruits on Punk Hazard cannot be obtained by the Beasts. How about I go and take Punk Hazard back?"

Sengoku leaned back in his chair, feeling helpless.

Even he, a highly respected Fleet Admiral, couldn't do anything about Kizaru 2.3.

After all, Kizaru has the strength of an admiral, but lacks the ambition to become a fleet admiral.

As long as he doesn't commit the heinous crime of betraying the World Government, the Navy won't do anything to him, no matter what he does.

Sengoku was feeling very troubled, but hearing Aokiji's words of comfort finally cheered him up a bit.

Aokiji truly lived up to his reputation as the successor he had chosen. Although he was usually lazy and easygoing, he would still step up and take on important responsibilities when it mattered most.

However, Sengoku did not agree to Aokiji's request, saying:

"Kuzan, you've heard, haven't you? Shanks and Whitebeard met in the New World."

"I have a premonition that a major event is about to occur. At such a time, the combat power of the Navy Headquarters should not be weakened, but rather strengthened."

"Punk Hazard, our navy is currently powerless to retake it. Let the Five Elders worry about it. Anyway, it was originally a secret research base of the World Government!"

Upon hearing this, Aokiji nodded silently, then took his leave.

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97. Aokiji's shock, Zoro's connection with the second-generation Kitetsu (Please subscribe)

Aokiji left Sengoku's office.

On the way, they happened to run into Smoker and Tashigi.

Aokiji exclaimed in surprise:

"Smoker, aren't you stationed in Loguetown to prevent any pirates from the East Blue from entering the Grand Line?"

Like Aokiji, Smoker was trained by former Marine Admiral Zephyr.

The two were both in a superior-subordinate relationship and as friends.

“I’ve been back at Marine Headquarters for a few days now,” Smoker said, a cigar dangling from his lips, “to investigate the Red-Haired Pirates, one of the Four Emperors.”

"Red hair?"

Aokiji was even more surprised.

The Red-Haired Shanks Pirates have always stayed in the New World, which is a vast distance from Loguetown, where Smoker is stationed. How could the two possibly have any contact? 7

Although Shanks did travel to the East Blue many years ago and stole a Devil Fruit that the World Government was secretly escorting.

Later, Shanks lost an arm in the East Blue.

But at that time, Smoker wasn't yet a colonel in Loguetown. 5

Red-haired Shanks and Smoker have probably never even met. 7

Aokiji then voiced his question. 6

Smoker took a deep drag on his cigar but didn't answer. 3

His adjutant, Tashigi, replied: 6.

"Because Colonel Smoker was injured a few days ago in Loguetown by someone suspected to be Shanks, one of the Four Emperors!"

"What?!" Aokiji was suddenly shocked.

Did Shanks injure Smoker?

Wait a minute, he just heard from Fleet Admiral Sengoku that Shanks went to see Whitebeard.

How could someone appear in both the New World and Loguetown, which is near the East Sea?

Does Shanks have the ability to create clones?

Smoker exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, gave a wry smile, and then said:

"Never mind, there's nothing to be ashamed of."

"I wasn't injured by Shanks, I was injured by a stranger."

"No, to be precise, it wasn't a fight, but an intimidation! Yes, that strange man injured me simply by using his Conqueror's Haki to intimidate me!"

Aokiji's pupils contracted slightly.

While Smoker's strength may not be considered exceptionally high, it is certainly not weak either.

The person who could injure Smoker with just his aura is definitely not simple!

And that person's Conqueror's Haki is definitely the same as Shanks', a Conqueror's Haki that can cause physical damage!

Aokiji said with a solemn expression:

"So, Smoker, you went back to Marine Headquarters to investigate the Red-Haired Pirates because you wanted to find information about that strange man from Shanks?"

Smoker nodded and said, "Yes."

On this vast ocean, there exists Conqueror's Haki capable of causing physical damage; the only known example is Shanks, one of the Four Emperors.

It's only natural that Smoker would assume the person who injured him was connected to Shanks.

"Any clues?"

"No, Shanks has been staying in the New World the whole time. He even met with Whitebeard recently. They couldn't possibly be in Loguetown."

This is indeed the truth.

Aokiji had no clue about the strange man either.

In this world, although there are many strong people, those who are so powerful and domineering are extremely rare.

It must be some special, mysterious person.

Suddenly, a name jumped into Qingzhi's mind—the Prince Consort of a Hundred Beasts, the Five Emperors Luo Xing.

This person's bounty has long since reached the astronomical sum of two billion Berries.

The reward for capturing him alive is a terrifying figure of five billion!

and,

The World Government and the Navy have yet to see this person's true face.

At the time, when he appeared in Dressrosa, he was always wearing the Demon Hannya Mask, so his true face could not be seen.

In addition, it seems that Luo Xing used Conqueror's Haki when he killed Doflamingo.

Taking all this information into account, Aokiji became increasingly convinced that the one who injured Smoker was likely the mysterious Luo Xing.

But speculation is just speculation, without any evidence or intelligence to support it.

Aokiji did not tell Smoker about this guess.

He asked, "So what are you planning to do next? Go back to Loguetown?"

"Won't come back."