"Is it true that Kaido was severely injured?" Warcury still seemed somewhat skeptical.
"The CP0 organization has already investigated. Kaido indeed has a massive scar on his chest!" Sengoku nodded.
Naturally, he was aware of this and had ordered the CP organization to conduct a thorough investigation early on.
"I never expected Marco to have such immense power!" Saturn furrowed his brows.
"Does this mean the Whitebeard Pirates also possess the strength of two Emperors?"
It was well known that Shanks' fleet had the strength of two Emperors.
However, since Shanks wasn't the type to seek out battles or expand his territory, the World Government had turned a blind eye to him. But if the Whitebeard Pirates also had the strength of two Emperors, it would be necessary to consider how to contain them.
Such a situation would undoubtedly create a significant imbalance on the seas!
[A/N : the author really love shanks on this fic]
"Gentlemen, it wasn't Marco who delivered that strike—it was the sword in his hand!" Sengoku cleared his throat and spoke earnestly.
"A sword with such immense power?" Nusjuro adjusted his glasses and shook his head in refusal.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
"You should recognize this sword, Sengoku!" Nusjuro extended the long blade from his arms, looking at Sengoku intently.
"I've heard of it. It must be one of the Supreme Grade Swords, the Shodai Kitetsu, right?" Sengoku replied, somewhat puzzled.
At a time like this, the old man was still showing off his sword!
"Even a Supreme Grade Sword couldn't break through Kaido physical defense. How could a seemingly ordinary sword cause such terrifying damage?" Nusjuro scoffed.
"What if I told you this sword is Pryce latest invention?" Sengoku stated bluntly.
"Pryce??" Nusjuro murmured.
At the mention of this name, the five elders fell silent.
Indeed, Pryce had already given them too many "surprises"! If it were someone else, they might not believe it, nor would they want to. But once they learned it was Pryce new invention, the five immediately accepted it.
Pryce was indeed capable of achieving such earth-shattering feats!
"But how could this sword possess such immense power?" Though surprised, Nusjuro asked seriously.
"According to Doflamingo report, this sword is called the Zanpakuto. It can absorb various forms of energy and then release them in a unified burst!" Sengoku explained succinctly.
"Damn it, can we determine if this thing can be mass-produced?" Marcus Mars elder stroked his beard and asked earnestly.
"We're still investigating!" Sengoku sighed.
"Right now, within the whitebeard Pirates, Pryce and his inventions are of the utmost importance! Our informants are having a hard time gathering information"
"We must spare no effort to uncover all information about this Zanpakuto" The Ju Peter frowned.
After all, with the impending war against the Whitebeard Pirates, if they remained completely ignorant of this seemingly terrifying Zanpakuto, they would undoubtedly suffer a great loss!
Sengoku nodded seriously.
Although he didn't like the way the Five Elders handled things, he still agreed with some of what they said.
The Five Elders sighed.
"Sengoku, this matter cannot afford any mistakes!" Nusjuro spoke with a tone that seemed "earnest and heartfelt."
"If you really force us old bones to take action, then it's time for you to be replaced!"
Sengoku shrugged and walked out without saying a word.
Having been the Fleet Admiral of the Marines for so many years, Sengoku naturally knew some secrets and hidden histories, Although he had never seen the Five Elders take action, Sengoku was well aware that these old men were at least as strong as him, if not stronger.
But for now, the focus should remain on the Whitebeard Pirates.
****
Marineford, Inside Sengoku office
Tsuru and Garp were both sitting on the sofa, holding teacups.
Ever since Garp saw that miraculous Zanpakuto, his mood had improved significantly!
He even personally brought out donuts and senbei for afternoon tea, something he hadn't done in a long time.
After all, ever since Ace was captured, Garp had been in a slump, not even touching his beloved senbei and donuts.
But today, he had surprisingly started eating them again.
Tsuru rolled her eyes as she watched Garp devour his food.
Others might not know why Garp had suddenly returned to his old self, but Tsuru, as the Marine Chief of Staff, naturally understood what was going on.
Garp had seen the astonishing power of that Zanpakuto and realized that the Whitebeard Pirates' combat strength had skyrocketed.
This meant that the chances of the Whitebeard Pirates rescuing Ace had significantly increased.
What a joyous occasion indeed!
Suddenly, a flash of golden light appeared and Sengoku returned to his office.
"I didn't expect you all to be here!" Sengoku sat down in his office chair and spoke seriously.
"Perfect, Tsuru could you help me contact Morgans, the president of the World Economic Times? I have something to discuss with him!"
Tsuru was momentarily stunned but then nodded and walked out.
A few hours later, Tsuru knocked on the door and walked in. Behind her was a man in a suit, covered in feathers, resembling an albatross.
This person was none other than Morgans, the president of the World Economic Times, known as "Big News".
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, long time no see, long time no see!" Morgans waved his wings and said with a smile.
"Have a seat and enjoy some tea!" Sengoku stood up and said cheerfully.
"No need for tea, Fleet Admiral Sengoku!" Morgans sat down directly and spoke earnestly.
"You called me here in such a hurry, so there must be something important! Let's handle the matter first, then we can have tea!"
"Professional!" Sengoku snapped his fingers and praised.
Soon, some photos extracted by Marine technicians from the footage of the Whitebeard Pirates injuring Kaido were handed over to Morgans.
Morgans picked up the photos with a puzzled expression.
His initially confused eyes were quickly filled with shock!
The wings holding the photo began to tremble uncontrollably.
"I... I never expected that Kaido... Kaido would actually be injured!" Morgans' voice started to quiver as well!
"And such a serious injury at that! This is huge news, absolutely huge!"