One Piece: Surrounded at Marineford? Just kidding!

Chapter 268: A Motley Crew!

Zephyr snorted and put his sunglasses back on.

"Although I dislike that guy, I wouldn't betray my comrades. Besides, I'm now a member of the Revolutionary Army; to betray him would be to betray myself."

The dragon nodded.

Chen Ye casually made an OK sign.

"I've always been very tight-lipped."

"Unless... the other party gives too much."

He made a joke, but nobody took it seriously.

Zefa picked up the water glass on the table and took a sip of the cheap tea that had an earthy taste.

The liquid that was hard to swallow just now didn't taste so bitter anymore.

"Ugh, it tastes awful."

Zefa put down the cup.

"Once we overthrow the World Government, I'll definitely invite that monkey to drink the finest tea and listen to how he puts on his act in front of those Celestial Dragons. With acting skills like that, it's a real shame he's not an actor."

Aokiji leaned back in his chair, looking at the dim light above him.

"Oh my, the future suddenly isn't so boring anymore. Even Borsalino is working hard, so I can't be too lazy."

The outcome is decided.

With Zephyr and Aokiji, plus Tatsuya as an ally, and that thorn in their side.

The flames of revolution have already spread like wildfire.

boom!

A loud bang.

The two heavy stone doors were suddenly smashed open, crashing heavily against the wall, sending dust flying.

Four sharp, piercing gazes swept towards the doorway.

Chen Ye narrowed his eyes, data surging within his golden pupils.

At the door, a young man in a revolutionary army uniform stumbled in.

He was covered in sweat, his face was as pale as paper, and he was clutching a telegram tightly in his hand, his knuckles turning white.

He was breathing heavily, his chest heaving violently.

"Boss... Boss!"

The intelligence officer's voice was sharp and piercing, filled with undisguised terror.

"We also have a few distinguished guests!"

"Something...something terrible has happened!"

Chen Ye tapped the table, the sound steady.

"Alright, we'll talk about Kizaru later. What did he just say?"

Everyone's attention returned to the intelligence agent.

Long frowned and said in a deep voice, "Calm down, the sky isn't going to fall. Speak."

The intelligence officer swallowed hard, his voice still trembling.

"Naval Headquarters... has just issued a top-level mobilization order, announced globally!"

"In response to the threat of defection from 'Time-Space Emperor' Tatsuha and former admirals, the World Government has issued a strict order... The Navy will break the 800-year-old system of three admirals!"

The atmosphere in the meeting room instantly became tense again.

Zefa's robotic arm lifted slightly.

"Breaking the organizational structure? What does that mean?"

The intelligence officer shouted it out with all his might.

"The Navy... is promoting its three admirals to 'Five Admirals'!"

"The Five Generals?"

Aokiji paused for a moment, then chuckled.

"Oh dear, is Sakazuki getting desperate? Or have the Five Elders gone mad? Is the military budget even enough to pay salaries?"

The intelligence officer ignored Aokiji's complaints. He tremblingly unfolded the telegram in his hand and read out the list that was enough to shake the sea.

"Formerly nominated Admirals 'Momousa' Gion and 'Chaton' Kakashi have been directly promoted to Admiral!"

Upon hearing those two names, Zephyr scoffed, his face full of disdain.

The intelligence officer continued reading.

"Plus, Fujitora Issho and Green Bull Aramaki were exceptionally recruited through the global military draft!"

"And... the original Kizaru Borsalino!"

"Sakazuki Akainu has been promoted to Fleet Admiral and is personally overseeing headquarters, vowing to annihilate all resistance forces! They declare that this is to uphold 'absolute justice,' at any cost!"

After speaking, the intelligence officer leaned against the door frame, completely exhausted, waiting for the bigwigs' reaction.

In his view, this was absolutely earth-shattering news.

However, the conference room was deathly silent.

There was no panic.

It's something to savor.

Chen Ye picked up the teacup, blew away the tea leaves, and smiled.

"Five generals? Heh, looks like I've scared those five old men quite a bit. They've laid bare their entire fortune."

The dragon stared at the map, its eyes sharp.

"It's not just targeting us. The riots at sea have them in a state of chaos. Expanding the ranks of generals is not only aimed at Mr. Chenye, but also to intimidate the world. They are afraid; it's a sign of weakness."

Zefa did not speak.

He stood up, walked to the intelligence officer, and extended his huge mechanical arm.

"Let me take a look at it."

The intelligence officer nervously handed over the intelligence report.

Zefa took the thin piece of paper and glanced at the row of words on it.

Momousagi, Chaton, Fujitora, Green Bull, Kizaru.

His gaze shifted from surprise to undisguised contempt.

"snort."

Zefa exhaled a blast of cold air from his nostrils and snatched the intelligence report.

"With this kind of trash?"

His voice echoed in the conference room, carrying the arrogance and sharp tongue characteristic of a former chief naval instructor.

"Sakazuki is really going backwards. Can just any Tom, Dick, or Harry put on that cloak of justice now?"

He turned around and casually tossed the intelligence report onto the table.

"The Five Generals?"

"They're nothing but a bunch of ragtag people just there to make up the numbers!"