Chapter 120: The Meeting (Happy New Year)

One day later, the Warlord meeting officially began.

Sengoku sat upright, quietly observing these Warlords of the Sea.

Doflamingo was the one he hated most, without exception, because his foster son, Donquixote Rosinante, had died at Doflamingo's hands.

To Sengoku, Rosinante was like his own son. When he heard the news of Rosinante's death back then, he couldn't help but cry out in pain; otherwise, he wouldn't have let Tsuru keep chasing this cunning guy.

It was a pity that he eventually became a Warlord, becoming a nominal ally of the Navy, with his bounty canceled and past misdeeds forgiven.

Next was Bartholomew Kuma. On the surface, he looked obedient, but in reality, he only followed the orders of the World Government scientist Dr. Vegapunk. He gave Sengoku a strange feeling.

It felt like he had ulterior motives, but since there were few clues, Sengoku couldn't guess his true purpose.

Hawkeye Mihawk, the only Warlord who had openly attacked the Navy, was reclusive and eccentric.

The world's most beautiful woman, Boa Hancock, was arrogant and willful. Fortunately, she only operated in the Calm Belt, and news of her causing trouble was rarely heard.

Crocodile, a former supernova pirate, possessed powerful Devil Fruit abilities and had recently been active in Alabasta, with an unknown purpose.

Gecko Moria. To be honest, Sengoku didn't think much of him. With that appearance, how much combat power could he exert?

Jinbe. Sengoku didn't know why he wanted to join the Warlords, but the Five Elders explained it as wanting to use this to strengthen harmony between races. To this, Sengoku could only chuckle.

"Members of the Warlords, I am Sengoku. I hereby solemnly announce that the Warlord meeting has officially begun!"

The Warlords present had varied expressions: some were interested, some indifferent, some only thinking about men, some showing off their sexy leg hair and flashy shoes...

Near noon, Karl, who had been waiting for a long time, finally saw the Warlords returning to the VIP suite one after another.

"What did Fleet Admiral Sengoku say this morning?"

Hancock lay comfortably in Karl's arms and pouted: "I sat for the whole morning, my butt is numb, and you don't even care, hmph~"

"Then shall I rub it for you?"

"Hmm... *whimper*~"

Salome to the side couldn't bear to watch, so it crawled into a corner and curled into a ball. I can't hear and I can't see...

After being intimate for a while, Karl asked again: "Can you tell me now?"

Hancock's face was flushed, and she said breathlessly: "It was just emphasizing things like prohibiting attacks on the Navy and interfering with Navy operations."

"Just that?"

"Of course not. There were also some modifications to the rights of the Warlords. I don't have any opinion, but that Doflamingo guy seemed very dissatisfied."

Karl smiled slightly: "Oh? What did he say?"

"Hmm~ I forgot, because the modifications to the rights proposed by Fleet Admiral Sengoku didn't have much impact on me, so I didn't pay much attention."

Karl shook his head helplessly, thinking that this meeting would likely not reach an agreement. The Warlords wouldn't give up their rights, and Sengoku's purpose was just to knock this group of Warlords down a peg.

"Is it continuing this afternoon?"

"Probably! But results should be out soon!"

Karl nodded and said to Hancock: "Hancock, please do me a favor. When the meeting ends, ask Jinbe to wait for a moment. I want to talk to him about something! Regarding Fish-Man Island."

"Jinbe? Is that the blue fatty?"

Karl: "... Uh, yes."

Afternoon, meeting room.

After a morning of tug-of-war, Sengoku didn't expect the Warlords to agree to his modification plan, because his purpose from beginning to end was only one.

That was that as long as the Warlords didn't go too far, they could do whatever they wanted, but they absolutely could not attack the Navy or interfere with Navy operations.

But what surprised him was that apart from Crocodile and Doflamingo, the other Warlords didn't seem to have any opinions.

"Everyone, since we have reached a consensus, I will now announce the modifications to the Warlord agreement."

"1. All Warlord members must fulfill the obligation of fighting pirates every year. The cumulative bounty of pirates captured or killed must not be less than 200 million Berries."

"2. Once a Warlord fails to complete the mission quota for fighting pirates, it will be deemed that their strength is insufficient for the Warlord position, and the World Government will strip them of their title and reissue their bounty."

"3. Any evil actions detrimental to the interests of World Government member nations and the Navy are strictly prohibited, including but not limited to attacking the Navy, invading member nations..."

At first glance, the requirements weren't high and seemed easy to complete, but this was already what Sengoku had exhausted his tongue to negotiate.

"Does anyone have any objections?"

The Warlords present remained silent. Sengoku smiled without showing it, then let out a long breath and stood up.

"In that case, this Warlord meeting ends here. Tomorrow, warships will send everyone back to their stations. Of course, you may also leave on your own."

Doflamingo left first with a gloomy face, followed by Hancock, and then the others.

After the Warlords left, Sengoku rubbed his temples with some fatigue and revealed a smile.

For him, this meeting was a complete success. Recalling Doflamingo and Crocodile, who had the most objections to the modified agreement during the meeting.

Sengoku lowered his head and muttered to himself: "Doflamingo, Crocodile, these two guys must have a problem..."

At the same time.

Doflamingo, who had walked out of the meeting room, had his eyebrows knitted into a knot, not knowing what he was thinking.

For him, the position of Warlord was extremely important. As long as he was a Warlord, his influence could expand wildly, and his business could spread across the four seas.

Therefore, the position of Warlord of the Sea must never be lost.

"Fufufufu~ To be safe, I must clear out a batch of toys!"

Crocodile's expression was equally foul. His plan hadn't even started yet, and it was met with a head-on blow. Once his actions were discovered by the Navy, he could forget about being the "hero" of Alabasta.

"Mr. Jinbe, please wait a moment!"

Jinbe, who was preparing to return to Fish-Man Island, looked back and frowned slightly. Isn't this the world's most beautiful woman? They didn't seem to have any intersection, did they?

"Ms. Hancock, may I ask what business you have with me?"

Looking like he was easier to talk to, Hancock thought, and said: "Rear Admiral Karl has something he wants to tell you, so please don't leave in a hurry.

It's about Fish-Man Island (whispering)."

Jinbe just wanted to refuse, but after hearing the name of Fish-Man Island, he paused, thought about it repeatedly, and nodded. ===== CHAPTER 122 =====