The World Government did a very good job of collecting intelligence and responded very quickly. Tsugikuni Yoriichi and his Dawn warship had just appeared on Egg Point Island, and Marinford and Marinjoa had already taken action.
If the Navy Headquarters and the Holy Land had taken action a few years ago, the New Navy would probably not have noticed until they actually launched an attack.
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Things are different now. Tsugikuni Yoriichi and his new navy have been operating in the New World for many years, and their intelligence network is no longer limited to Wano and its surrounding waters.
Yoshikazu Tsugakuni knew clearly who his opponent was, so he had spies stationed in the Sabaody Archipelago, the Naval Headquarters and other places.
Borsalino and Satan led their troops on a trip. Due to the urgency of the situation, they had no time to do anything to cover up their tracks.
Therefore, as soon as the naval fleet of Marinford left Marinford, the new navy received the news.
The spies stationed in the front half of the Grand Line passed the news up the chain of command and reported it to Tian Zheng, who is now in charge of intelligence work in the new navy.
"Marinford dispatched 10 large warships?!"
"Such a large-scale operation? Who is leading it?"
"Are you ready to launch the Demon Slayer Order?"
After hearing the news reported by his subordinates, Tianzheng immediately became alert.
In today's world, there aren't many forces that can cause the Marine Headquarters to make a big move. The firepower carried by the headquarters' ten large warships can easily destroy a large country, and if the Demon Slayer Order is issued, it can destroy "any" enemy.
Such a big move must have meant something big happened that he overlooked.
"Reporting to Admiral Kizaru of Marinford, who is leading the fleet."
"There are nine vice admirals traveling with us. The fleet is escorting a World Government ship. There should be quite a few CPs traveling with us as well."
"Their purpose hasn't been determined yet. Judging from their direction, they're heading due north of the Sabaody Archipelago, which seems to be the North Sea?"
The new navy's intelligence network has not yet been able to detect the most core secrets, or in other words, the spies who could detect Marlinford's secrets had already been eliminated by the headquarters.
Although Yoriichi has friendships with Aokiji, Kizaru and others, they always act in a businesslike manner when doing things. The world would never take the initiative to inform Yoriichi Tsugikuni of such matters. Doing so would be tantamount to treason.
Therefore, the information Tianzheng can currently obtain is only superficial.
But for the new navy, even this superficial intelligence information is of considerable value.
"Kizaru?"
"And there are World Government ships?!"
"What are they planning to do? Is this a 'hunting activity' by the Celestial Dragons?"
"The target is the North Sea?"
While muttering to himself, Tian Zheng had already walked to a sea chart hanging in the office, examining the locations of the Marinford and Sabaody Archipelagoes on the chart. After staring at it for a long time, his expression suddenly froze:
"No, if we want to go to the North Sea, we should go through the Calm Belt or the Upside-Down Mountain."
"How can it be due north?"
"Red Earth Continent. They are coming to the New World!"
Tian Zheng looked at the sea chart, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he instantly determined the target of Kizaru and his men. There was a route that was not marked on the sea chart, but Tian Zheng, who was once a high-ranking naval official, knew clearly that somewhere in the Red Earth Continent, there was a strait that could connect the New World and the first half of the Grand Route.
If you cross over there, you can enter a new world.
Kizaru's whereabouts are unknown, but their new navy must take some countermeasures.
It is better to be safe than sorry. Unfortunately, Yuanyi, who has always been in charge of Wanguo, is not in Wanguo.
"Um!?"
Thinking of this, Tian Zheng's mind suddenly flashed with enlightenment, and his face showed a look of sudden realization. Without hesitation, he directly took out a Den Den Mushi from the secret compartment of his desk.
After a long time, the communication was connected, and the clear voice of Tsugikoku Yoriichi came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi:
"Tianzheng, what's going on?"
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Tsugikoku Yoshiichi didn't waste any time and asked directly.
"Something happened. I just received news that Marinford has dispatched ten large warships to escort a World Government ship away from its base."
"The destination is likely the New World."
"Where are you now? Is it possible that those guys are coming for you?"
Many people knew that Yuichiro Tsugakuin left Wan Guo on the warship Dawn, but only a small number of Wan Guo's senior officials knew what Yuichiro Tsugakuin was going to do this time.
Upon learning about Malinford's various actions, Tianzheng naturally thought of Yoriichi Tsugikuni who went to sea, and wondered if the two things were related.
If it is true that Marinford's target is Yoriichi Tsugikuni, then they must make preparations early and send support troops to Yoriichi to prevent accidents.
Although Tensei was confident in Tsugikuni Yoriichi's abilities, anything could happen on this vast ocean. Furthermore, Yoriichi was a user with special abilities, and his weaknesses were quite noticeable. Just in case, it would be best to send helpers to Yoriichi.
"I just arrived at my destination not long ago."
"Marinford has dispatched a fleet? And the World Government's ships?"
"Hahaha, you're really quick!"
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Tsugikuni Yoriichi, who had been strolling through town admiring the futuristic streets of Egg Point Island, found a bench by the roadside and sat down. Upon hearing the news from Tensei, Yoriichi smiled slightly, showing no surprise.
"Tianzheng, don't worry about me."
"Keep a close eye on that fleet and don't make contact with those people easily. Inform Yixiao and have him do a good job of defending the nations."
"I'll get things done as quickly as possible."
Yunyi was calm and looked at the peaceful and prosperous street scene on Danjian Island as he spoke.
"Okay, be careful."
Tianzheng hung up the phone after telling him this information. Ji Guoyuan pondered for a long time, then stood up with a serious look on his face.
Seeing that Tsugakuin Yoshiichi's face had turned ugly, Robin, who was standing by, asked quietly, "Mr. Tsugakuin, what happened?"
Although Robin was adopted by the New Navy since childhood and has always been with the New Navy's senior officials such as Yoriichi Tsugikuni, when she was working, she addressed Yoriichi and others in very "official" ways.
Although she is a "scholar" type of talent, she also understands the ways of the world.
Using too intimate a term of address in public would bring herself unnecessary trouble.
"There's some trouble."
"Marinford has dispatched a fleet from multiple directions, ten large warships."
"It's most likely coming for me. Well, not just me, but also Egg Point Island."
"If you simply want to kill me, all you need is a warship full of generals and officers."
"With my level of strength, numbers are meaningless."
"But Marlene Ford didn't do that."
"I'm afraid their goal isn't just to seize Vegapunk. If they fail, they might launch a demon-killing order against Egg Point Island."
What worries Tsugikuni Yoriichi is not his own safety, but what the island will face next.
He never doubted the ruthlessness of the top brass of his department. If the Five Elders could do such a thing, Zhan Guo could also issue such an order.
Egg Point Island was originally designed and built with Vegapunk as the center. Without him, everything on the island is no longer valuable.
If they can't get it, they will destroy it completely. Yuichiro could guess the mentality of the Five Elders.
This also explains why Marinford dispatched so many warships.
"Demon Slaughter Order?!"
"How could this happen?!"
When Robin heard the term "Demon Slayer Order" from Yoriichirō, his face changed suddenly.
Even after so many years, the Demon Slayer Order was still a shadow of her childhood. Every time she heard the name, Robin couldn't help but stiffen, and the fear buried deep in her heart and the longing for her family burst out.
"Adam, take us to Vegapunk."
Ji Guoyuan stood up and said to the android Adam, perhaps the name "Vegapunk" triggered some program in Adam, and the emblem on his chest now emitted the voice of Vegapunk;
"Yuichi, come and meet me at my PX lab first."
"I've heard your conversation just now."
"Don't worry too much, I'm prepared!"
In the laboratory, Vegapunk was multitasking, talking to Yuichi Tsugikoku on the other side of the communicator while quickly giving new instructions to Adam through the instrument at hand.
At the same time, Lilith in the laboratory also pressed a button.
The sharp alarm sounded, instantly filling the entire Egg Point Island. After hearing the alarm, the researchers who were relaxing on the street hurriedly left and ran towards a laboratory building in the distance.
At the same time, something seemed to be triggered on Egg Point Island, and the ground began to shake violently.
The dock gates on the island that were originally closed were opened one after another. From the sea, one could clearly see the large ships docked in these docks.
There are 13 docks in total. Except for the dock where the Dawn warship is docked, there are ships in the other docks. The 12 large ships have different shapes, and their exteriors replicate twelve different kinds of sea beasts, with different streamlined forms.
As the alarm sounded, everyone on the island began to get busy.
The researchers returned to their respective laboratories, hurriedly moving equipment and materials. The robots on the island also started moving, assisting the researchers in moving things onto the large ships in the dock.
In just a few minutes, the streets were empty, with no trace of people or robots.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi's observation Haki could cover the entire island. He sensed what was happening on the island. After a look of surprise appeared on his face, Yoriichi quickly regained his composure.
Borrowing the communication device from Adam, Yunyi couldn't help but praise Vegapunk:
"It seems like you've really been prepared. Didn't you plan to leave alone from the beginning? Did you want to take all the researchers with you?"
"And what I didn't expect was that you were able to build so many large ships right under their noses."
"Why? The World Government and Marineford trust you so much. You've built so many ships, but they don't have any doubts?"
Adam walked towards the PX laboratory, and Yunyi and others quickly followed. Facing Yunyi's praise, Vegapunk finally stopped the experiment he was conducting, sighed and said:
"How could you possibly trust me?"
"Those ships are actually sea beast weapons I developed. I just put a little more thought into their production, so they can instantly transform into large ships."
"Everything on this island is the product of decades of hard work. I can't give it up. Naturally, I have to take it all away!"
"Actually, if the World Government doesn't kill them all."
At this point, Vegapunk suddenly shook his head and laughed, feeling that his thoughts were too naive. Then he changed the subject and said:
"Yunyi, my life, and the lives of all the researchers on this island, are in your hands from now on!"
"I have no way out. These people on the island have no way out either!"
"The Five Elders will not tolerate such betrayal. If unfortunately I am caught, I am afraid..."
Vegapunk didn't explain it clearly, but Yoshikazu Tsugakuni could naturally understand his idea.
"Well, I will do my best to protect you."
In response to Vegapunk's request, Tsugikoku Yoshiichi nodded solemnly and agreed.
Under the leadership of Adam, Jiguo Yuanyi and others were quickly brought to the PX laboratory to reunite with Vegapunk. Several of his clones had already left the laboratory to arrange the relocation, leaving Vegapunk alone waiting for the arrival of Yuanyi and others.
When he saw Vegapunk with an Apple-shaped "wifi" device on his head, a flash of surprise flashed across Yunyi's eyes.
"Please inform your men to let them go. I have something to put on your ship!"
After hearing this, Yoriichi instructed Robin to contact the navy remaining on the ship to cooperate with Vegapunk's men.
In the dock where the Dawn warship is docked.
The navy officers remaining on the warship were carrying a large vessel onto the ship. It was covered in black cloth and carried by two massive robots that bore a striking resemblance to bears.
Escorting them were Lilith, Edison and other Vegapunk clones. The sailors on the deck had strict military discipline. Although they were curious about the large object that was suddenly moved onto the ship, they had no intention of lifting the black cloth to check.
Because the vessel was too large, as tall as two stories, and could not be placed in the cabin, Edison and his clones immediately called on various construction and robots to make temporary modifications to the Dawn warship.
The navy on the ship didn't know what they were doing, but due to Yuanyi's orders, they just let them do it.
All the docks on Danjian Island are busy, as if there is a great migration going on.
These researchers not only have to take their own daily necessities, but also important research materials. Some paranoid guys even want to take their own large laboratory instruments.
While everyone on the island was busy, in an empty laboratory on the island, a CP agent dressed in a white coat and dressed like a researcher was secretly communicating with the outside world through the island's communication device:
"Yes, it was Yoriichi Tsugakuni! He was with Vegapunk. I saw it with my own eyes."
"Everyone on the island needs to prepare to leave."
"A ship?! It's a modified sea beast weapon! That Vegapunk guy has a trick up his sleeve!"
"Why did they act so quickly? We've been doing evacuation drills frequently in the past. It's something all scientific research institutions have to do."
"I just didn't expect it to happen this time."
"Yes! Yes! I'll monitor closely! If there's any new developments, I'll report them immediately."
Just as the agent was contacting someone, the tightly closed laboratory door suddenly opened, and Robin in military uniform walked into the laboratory, his eyes falling directly on the "researcher".
Without any nonsense, Robin crossed his hands and two arms grew out from behind the CP and hooked the other's neck.
“No, I’m not.”
“As for me—”
After a cry of pain, the laboratory returned to calm. Robin walked over to the communication device and gently squeezed the microphone:
"Egg Point Island, from today on, will be the home of our new navy."
"You better think carefully about whether you really want to go against our new navy!"
A certain sea area in the first half of the Grand Route.
Robin's words echoed in the cabin. Borsalino and Satan sat at the two ends of the sofa in front of a Den Den Mushi, staring quietly at the Den Den Mushi on the table in front of them for a long time without saying a word.
(End of this chapter)
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