Chapter 120

The words that followed from Vergo answered Luo Xing's doubts.

"My lord Luo Xing, ever since you killed my former superior Doflamingo, the position of Warlord of the Sea has been left vacant."

"Our Beasts Pirates recently defeated the Navy and the World Government in two wars, in Dressrosa and Punk Hazard, causing them to lose all face!"

"The World Government is eager to save face, so they need more combat power; thus, they wish to fill Doflamingo's Warlord of the Sea position."

"At this time, a fellow who claimed to be Whitebeard's son entered the sights of the Navy and the World Government."

"He voluntarily requested to join the Warlords of the Sea, and the World Government agreed."

"And coincidentally, this fellow named Edward Weevil once killed Admiral Zephyr's family and students, including the one who cut off Zephyr's right arm."

"The former Admiral Black Arm Zephyr, therefore, harbored anger and defected from the Navy."

Luo Xing finally understood.

He had not expected that, because of his own doing, the Navy had recruited Whitebeard II into the Warlords of the Sea early, causing Black Arm Zephyr to also defect from the Navy early.

And regarding such a major matter, the reason Luo Xing had not received relevant intelligence, and why other Four Emperors and major powers also did not know of this, was that the Navy and the World Government had been attempting to conceal it.

After all,

the betrayal of a former Navy Admiral is not a glorious matter.

Especially since this former Admiral's reputation within the Navy was extremely high.

Just thinking about it makes it clear: Black Arm Zephyr was a veteran from the same era as Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Fist Garp.

Throughout his life, he achieved outstanding military merits and hunted down countless great pirates.

Furthermore, Black Arm Zephyr was someone who never hid his skills, preferring to teach all his abilities to the next generation.

Currently, the three Admirals of the Navy, Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji, are all former disciples of Zephyr.

Including Smoker, Hina, and numerous Navy Headquarters elite Vice Admirals, all once studied under Zephyr.

Such a Highly Respected Navy elder, and the World Government completely disregarded his feelings by recruiting his enemy Whitebeard II into the Warlords of the Sea; one wonders if the Five Elders have lost their minds.

Vergo was able to learn of this matter first naturally because of his identity as the Base Commander of Navy G5 Branch.

This also indicates how important it is to plant a spy within the Navy.

Luo Xing said:

"The defection of Black Arm Zephyr is indeed extraordinary; the Navy side cannot have no countermeasure. What do you plan to do, Vergo?"

Vergo said:

"As my lord Luo Xing said, the Navy originally planned to send one of the three Admirals to capture Black Arm Zephyr. But due to the tense situation in the New World, and the movements of Whitebeard and Shanks, Fleet Admiral Sengoku has not yet made up his mind whether to send an Admiral."

Sengoku has not made up his mind, partly due to the situation in the New World,

but the greater reason on the other hand is probably that Sengoku cannot bear to issue a pursuit order against Zephyr, this old comrade-in-arms.

(bjce) "My lord Luo Xing, this subordinate prepares to apply to Navy Headquarters for a pursuit order against Black Arm Zephyr. If this matter can be accomplished, this subordinate's status within the Navy will surely rise by several levels!"

Luo Xing was very satisfied with Vergo's attitude of daring to advance and actively striving forward.

He praised Vergo a few times and agreed to Vergo's plan, but added one point:

"I will handle this matter with you; once you confirm Black Arm Zephyr's location, notify me immediately."

Vergo was overjoyed.

My lord Luo Xing saying this is equivalent to treating him as a trusted subordinate.

"As you command, my lord Luo Xing!"

He hung up the phone.

A gleam of contemplation flashed in Luo Xing's eyes.

The main reason he wanted to participate in this pursuit of Zephyr was to see if that so-called Explosive Rock truly possessed power comparable to an Ancient Weapon.

Additionally.

As a transmigrator, Luo Xing knew that Black Arm Zephyr's goal was to kill all pirates in the world.

He intends to use the Explosive Rock to destroy the three volcanic termini on the great sea, causing the seabed magma to erupt and ultimately destroy the entire New World!

Luo Xing certainly cannot allow such a thing to happen!

At the same moment.

In a certain sea area of the New World.

Several huge warships were sailing.

Judging by their style, the warships should belong to the Navy, but the flag flying there had a sword pierced through the Navy's emblem.

This means this army does not认同 the Navy's ideology.

They are none other than the Neo Navy, created by Black Arm Zephyr after he defected from the Navy, with the goal of killing all pirates in the world!

At this time.

On the deck of the warship, Black Arm Zephyr, with purple hair, wearing sunglasses, and a mechanical right arm made of Sea-Prism Stone, was gazing at this sea with a gloomy expression and a hateful look.

"Navy, World Government, your justice is too hypocritical! It is completely meaningless to this world!"

"I will use my own method to kill all pirates!"

"Just wait, you bunch of scum!"

Behind Zephyr stood three Neo Navy officers, who were also Zephyr's students.

The beautiful green-haired girl named Ain is a user of the Back-Back Fruit.

The one dressed in colorful clothes named Binz is a user of the Growth-Growth Fruit.

The final black-headed burly man is named Shuzo, and he was formerly a Navy Rear Admiral.

The three formed the core of the Neo Navy created by Zephyr.

The green-haired girl Ain said:

"Teacher Zephyr, the nearest volcanic endpoint is still two days away. Should we rest a while before continuing?"

Zephyr replied in a hoarse, deep tone:

"No. The dream of killing all pirates is right before our eyes; how can we halt even for a moment?"

"Advance at full speed toward the target location. Anyone daring to block our path, whether pirate or Marine, will be crushed!"

110. The Extremely Hypocritical World Government; Jack, the meat-tank with high defense and high health.

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku looked at the report in his hand, a rare smile of relief appearing on his face as he sighed:

"Vergo, the base commander of G-5 Branch, is someone willing to get things done."

Grand Admiral Tsuru asked:

"He submitted another report, voluntarily requesting to do what?"

Sengoku said: "He wants to capture Zephyr."

The office fell silent at once.

At this moment, besides Sengoku and Tsuru, only Garp and Aokiji were present in the office.

They were either Zephyr's old comrades or Zephyr's disciples.

Garp clenched his fist and said angrily:

"The World Government is utterly despicable! Why force Edward Weevil into the Seven Warlords without considering Zephyr's feelings at all!"

Aokiji agreed:

"Teacher Zephyr is Highly Respected within the Marines with many disciples. Does the World Government not fear chilling the hearts of us Marines with such actions?"

The primary reason for Zephyr's defection was the World Government, specifically the Five Elders.

Showing no regard for Zephyr's feelings, they recruited his greatest enemy into the Seven Warlords; this was done with perfect audacity!

Sengoku had argued with the Five Elders over this, but since Zephyr had already defected, the matter could only be left unresolved.

Sengoku sighed:

"With matters come to this, we have no other choice but to issue a warrant for Zephyr's capture. Otherwise, once he destroys the three volcanic endpoints, the entire world will be destroyed!"

Sengoku glanced at the three people before him and continued:

"Originally, I intended to dispatch an Admiral, but you all know the movements of Kaido, Bai Huzi, Shanks, and others. The combat strength of Marine Headquarters cannot be weakened at this time to prevent unforeseen events."

"Since Base Commander Vergo has voluntarily requested battle, let him go."

"Coincidentally, Smoker, whom you recommended, Aokiji, is also a former disciple of Zephyr; perhaps he can make Zephyr change his mind."

Garp, Tsuru, and Aokiji tacitly accepted Sengoku's decision.

After all, they had no better plan.