He's in One Piece, but he's also part of the Phantom Troupe.

Chapter 136 The World's Highest-Level Conference

Chapter 136 The World's Highest-Level Conference

The first floor of the Pangaea Tower in Mary Geoise.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku, along with Vice Admirals Momonga and Onigumo, sat around a round table, their expressions serious.

Across the round table stood four strangely shaped pirates, each with a unique expression...

The man sitting on the left by the window wore a black top hat adorned with white fur, a black trench coat that exposed his chest, and a pair of sharp, eagle-like yellow eyes. He was elegantly sipping tea from the teacup in front of him.

The world's strongest swordsman—Hawkeye—Drakech Mihawk.

Beside him, a man three meters tall with short, choppy blond hair, wearing a pink feather coat, capri pants, and pointed shoes, was looking provocatively at the navy man across the table, letting out a distinctive laugh: "Fufufufufu-i."

The Donquixote Family, King of Dressrosa, the Joker of the Underworld—Donquixote Doflamingo.

To Doflamingo's right was a man of even more exaggerated stature, nearly seven meters tall, with a burly build, wearing a panda-spotted hat, holding a book in his right hand, and with an expression as cold as a robot.

If Bonnie were here, she would probably burst into tears immediately. The former king of the Kingdom of Sorbet, the powerful man known as the "Tyrant," Bonnie's adoptive father—Bartholomew the Bear.

On the far right is a man nearly 3.5 meters tall, with a rugged appearance, thick body hair, hands covered in rings, and an ambitious smile on his face.

Marshall D. Teach, captain of the Blackbeard Pirates.

These powerful individuals, who stand at the very top of the pirate world, sit around a round table with varying expressions, seemingly waiting for something, or perhaps for a decision from a higher dimension.

At this moment, Teach was unconsciously tapping the table with his fingers, looking at the man in the center opposite him: "Hasn't a result been reached yet regarding my appointment?"

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Sengoku sat upright in the main seat with his arms crossed and legs spread, his expression calm: "Just wait."

Teach leaned back, picked up the rum in front of him, took a swig, and said, "Okay."

Then, out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the three people on his left who were about to become his colleagues.

He wasn't surprised at all that Kuma was attending the meeting. There had been rumors that this former tyrant had, for unknown reasons, become a complete lackey of the Navy.

Doflamingo had been having underground dealings with the Navy, and his appearance was not unexpected by Teach.

But... Teach's eyes showed curiosity. Why would Hawkeye be here?

The so-called Seven Warlords of the Sea are almost all characters who obey orders but not commands, with Hawkeye being the most extreme example.

I've almost never heard of him attending such a conference organized by the World Government.

"Mihawk, why are you attending this kind of meeting?" Teach asked.

Hawkeye elegantly savored the steak on his plate without looking up. "There are people I'm interested in among the topics discussed at this meeting. I'm just here to listen."

"Oh?" Teach's curiosity deepened. "Who is it?"

"Who is he that has caught the attention of the world's greatest swordsman?"

Hawkeye put down his knife and fork, recalling his acquaintance with that man, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. "His name is... Nobunaga."

Teach was stunned...

It's the Phantom Pirates again!

What's going on with this group of people...?

but...

A sinister glint flashed in Teach's eyes. He had already compiled all the intelligence about the group's several contacts and sent it to the Navy.

He believes that the Navy and the World Government will not let such a dangerous and threatening group go unpunished.

Once the meeting on the top floor of this building reaches its conclusion... their death is imminent!

By then, no one will bother him to go to Impel Down and recruit more crew members.

At this moment, there were only five elderly people on the top floor of the building.

Financial God of War: Izanbaron V. Nassshuro Sei.

Agricultural God of War: Shepard X. Pitt Saint.

Legal God of War: Topman Vochuli Saint.

Environmental War God: Marcus Mazsaint.

And the God of Scientific Defense: Jaigolusia Satan Saint.

These five individuals represent the pinnacle of power in the world government, are the true backers of the Celestial Dragons, and are the absolute controllers standing at the very top of the roof of world power.

Jaigolusia spoke first. He was a burly, hairy old man leaning on a cane: "First, the decision on the position of Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach as a Shichibukai."

"Passed." "Passed." "Passed."

Marcus, Shepherd, and Izambaron all unanimously approved it.

Topman nodded slowly: "According to the rules we set, Crocodile's downfall means the vacancy for the Seven Warlords of the Sea needs to be filled."

"On the one hand, it demonstrates the power and status of the World Government, and on the other hand, it incites pirates to fight each other."

"Since Marshall has brought us the pirate Portgas D. Ace with a bounty of 550 million, he is indeed qualified to be a Shichibukai."

The five people looked at each other and nodded.

The appointment of the Seven Warlords of the Sea—a momentous event that could alter the world's格局 (geju, a concept encompassing the overall structure and overall structure)—was decided by a few elderly men with a few casual words.

"Next is the proposal on how to deal with Portgas D. Ace."

Jaygolucia continued.

We all know his identity.

...the son of Gol D. Roger, the most wicked man and the mastermind behind this great pirate era.

"We must deal with him with the most severe and swift measures to deter other pirates."

Legal expert Topman proposes: "I suggest that Ace's true identity be revealed to the public and he be publicly executed."

"Since the current chaotic era was started by his father, it is up to him to end it."

"The bloodline of the son of the devil must never be allowed to continue!"

Topman's proposal was unanimously agreed upon by the other four.

All five felt it was time to end the chaotic Great Pirate Era and consolidate the World Government's rule.

This is also what that person hoped to see.

"Let's schedule the public execution for three months from now, and the Navy should be prepared," Topman continued.

The four nodded. "At the time of the execution, the Whitebeard Pirates will most likely come to rescue us. At that time, we will face the strongest man in the world—Edward Newgate."

"He's old."

"In this day and age, no one can take on two generals at the same time, not even Newgate!"

"Pay attention to the movements of the other three-finger and four-emperor groups, and make sure they do not meet or interact with each other."

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"We must stop the redhead and the whitebeard from meeting."

"A single Imperial Fleet poses no threat to the Navy."

The other four people all agreed with this statement.

"Send the CPO to Impel Down to imprison Ace and await the day of his execution."

"By the way, Teach requested to be escorted by himself," Topman said.

Jaygolucia thought for a moment and nodded.

"They fear their former comrades and want to wipe them out. That's perfect. Agreed."

"The escort of Ace will be jointly handled by Teach and CP0, which will also increase security."

"So, regarding the matter of what to do with Ace..."

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"Passed." "Passed." "Passed."... The five voted in unison.

Then Jaigolucia stood up, slowly walked to the window, and looked out at Mary Geoise. "Well then, there's one last thing..."

He turned his head and said solemnly, "Regarding... the matter of what to do with the Phantom Pirates!"

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