Chapter 510

"Inviting the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

Lu En's eyes flickered, and he suddenly understood.

So that's how it is.

That explains everything.

Why must General He, a top-tier elder of the Navy, personally take charge?

Originally…

It's because the proposal to appoint the Seven Warlords has officially begun.

Now,

the Navy must prepare to set sail to invite the Warlords.

To represent the Navy in inviting the Seven Warlords, one must dispatch a naval officer with sufficient combat power to ensure absolute safety.

Bear in mind,

every pirate eligible for invitation as a Warlord is a ruthless, dreadfully powerful figure with immense renown.

Each one is a genuine great pirate of the sea!

To represent the Navy in inviting them to join the Seven Warlords…

the Navy must be fully prepared!

Only by deploying powerful naval forces can one prevent these vicious great pirates from retaliating.

Thus,

even if the invitation fails, the Navy will not suffer heavy losses.

Precisely for this reason,

Admiral Kong dispatched General He to oversee all matters concerning the invitation of the Seven Warlords.

As for Lu En?

He's an added layer of insurance.

With Lu En's formidable combat power, he naturally has no reason to fear a great pirate of Warlord caliber.

That Whitebeard II, Webull, possesses the qualifications to become a Seven Warlord—but even a powerhouse like Whitebeard II was utterly crushed and captured by Lu En.

Need I say more?

With Lu En's strength, even if he did not accompany General He on the voyage to invite the Seven Warlords, he alone could still handle this daunting task.

"Just became a Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, and already assigned such a daunting mission? I'm truly flattered."

Lu En chuckled.

Far from resenting this mission,

on the contrary,

he was deeply anticipative!

Especially…

he looked forward to the moment of meeting a Warlord-level great pirate.

"Alright, I know the mission."

"Return and tell Admiral Kong—I'll sail with General He tomorrow to carry out the task."

Lu En waved his hand.

Immediately,

the Navy Colonel standing at the door swiftly departed.

Watching the Colonel's retreating back, Lu En did not withdraw his gaze until long after.

He turned around,

closed the door.

His eyes carried strong anticipation.

Inviting the Seven Warlords of the Sea?

This is truly an exciting prospect.

"I wonder…"

"Who is the specific Seven Warlord we're supposed to invite this time?"

Lu En pondered.

The proposal for the Seven Warlords has just officially been issued.

That means,

the positions of the Seven Warlords are currently vacant.

The immediate priority is to invite one new Warlord to join.

Lu En was curious.

Who will be the first Seven Warlord invited by the Navy?

"In this era…"

"Empress Boa Han Ku Ke has clearly not yet fully grown into a top-tier power who commands fear across the seas."

"So, she can be ruled out for now."

Lu En thought.

Empress Han Ku Ke is likely still a naive, ignorant girl, unable even to assume the throne of her own island—certainly not qualified to become a Seven Warlord.

Having ruled out the Empress,

Lu En continued his reasoning.

"Moonlight Moria?"

"That's quite possible..."

He slightly narrowed his eyes.

Moonlight Moria, a few years ago, fled in disgrace from the New World back to the Grand Line.

According to Navy intelligence reports.

Moonlight Moria's pirate crew encountered the captain of the Beasts Pirates, Kaido.

Which led to...

The entire pirate crew was sunk and destroyed by Kaido alone!

Moonlight Moria fought a fierce battle with Kaido, was driven into desperate flight, and lost every member of his crew—only Captain Moonlight Moria survived as the last survivor.

After this incident, Moonlight Moria fled back to the Grand Line in disgrace, avoiding the waters of the New World entirely, filled with terror.

It was this defeat that stripped Moonlight Moria of his former ambition.

If nothing unexpected happens...

At this moment,

The opponent has likely already begun preparations.

Accumulating a large enough army of zombies, aiming to launch a full-scale assault on the New World to overthrow the Beasts Pirates, while lying low in the Magic Triangle at the front half of the Grand Line.

At this stage, although Moonlight Moria suffered a defeat at the hands of Kaido, it also clearly demonstrates his formidable strength.

He managed to escape from Kaido's grasp.

Just this alone proves Moonlight Moria's formidable power.

Therefore,

It is quite possible that Moonlight Moria is a target for recruitment into the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Aside from Moonlight Moria,

Lu En also thought of several other targets.

First, Crocodile.

He is another top-tier powerhouse of the Grand Line.

A Logia Devil Fruit user!

Although Crocodile's bounty is low, his strength is unquestionably formidable.

Lu En believes it makes perfect sense he would be invited.

Second, the heir of the Donquixote Family, Doflamingo.

A top-tier pirate with a vile temperament.

Even across the entire New World...

Doflamingo's reputation is extremely prominent.

Moreover,

Doflamingo's complicated background.

It is entirely normal for the Navy to invite Doflamingo to join the Warlords.

At this stage, Doflamingo's power is already terrifyingly strong.

Third, Dracule Mihawk.

He will likely also receive an invitation from the Navy.

After all,

This world-class supreme swordsman possesses not only fame but also terrifying strength.

Across this entire sea, he has never lost a duel in swordsmanship.

A swordsman of this caliber naturally draws the Navy's interest to recruit him into the Warlords, to deter other pirates from stirring up trouble.

Finally...

The only other target Lu En could think of.

Is just one.

That is, the subordinate of his so-called father.

Bartholomew Kuma, a Revolutionary Army officer!

Known in the West Blue as the Tyrant Kuma!

A pirate of terrifying strength!

He was once cruel and murderous, earning him the title of Tyrant.

"At this point in time, I wonder if Kuma has joined the Revolutionary Army yet?"

Lu En fell into thought.

After joining the Revolutionary Army, Kuma's personality gradually grew gentler,

Shedding the title of Tyrant.

No one can deny...

Kuma's strength is unquestionably among the very top in the entire sea!

Moments passed,

Lu En suppressed all the thoughts swirling in his mind.

As things stand now,

He could only think of five candidates qualified to become Warlords of the Sea.

Excluding Boa Hancock and Fujitora...

The future five of the Seven Warlords of the Sea are already considered the top-tier powerhouses of this sea.

Possessing extremely illustrious and fearsome reputations.