Recruit Luffy at the start and build the strongest navy.

Chapter 153 7 Current Members of the Warlords

After being rescued by Jinbe, Arlong left the Grand Line without lingering and formed the Arlong Pirates in the East Blue. They occupied more than 20 villages, including Nami's hometown of Cocoyasi Village, and established the "Arlong Empire".

During this period, countless civilians died at the hands of Ah Long, and the surviving civilians could only be ruled by Ah Long.

Most importantly, this fishman, Arlong, harbors an extremely deep hatred for humans and will take their lives at the slightest provocation.

Kyle made his decision almost instantly.

With a flash, he transformed into purple lightning and vanished from his spot, arriving at the door of Sengoku's office almost instantly.

Without hesitation, I pushed open the door and went inside.

When they entered, Sengoku was processing documents. Hearing the noise, he looked up and smiled when he saw Kyle.

"I knew it was you coming back from that noise!"

Looking at Kyle, who now exuded even more composure, Sengoku suddenly felt a little dazed.

It's been quite a while since he and Kyle last saw each other.

After Kyle returned from his previous voyage with Sabo, he didn't come to see him but went straight to Luffy and the others. After sensing Zephyr's critical situation, he rushed over to save Zephyr without stopping.

It's been almost a month since I came back.

Thinking about the Warring States period makes me feel a little sad. I didn't get to enjoy family time with my grandson much.

But as a naval admiral, he was not pretentious. This emotion only appeared in his heart for a moment and then disappeared. Instead, he felt extremely proud of his grandson.

From Moria to Wang Zhi, Shiki, and more recently the Red-Haired Pirates, whose grandson could defeat and capture so many pirates at his age?

Now he never loses an argument with Garp, and when things get really tough, all he has to do is say, "Your grandson is no match for my grandson!"

Lore! !

Moreover, he recently secured 10 billion yuan in military funding for the navy. He just wants to ask, who is more outstanding than his grandson?!

No, I have to go to those old friends again today and praise his grandson!

Kyle walked to Sengoku's table, plopped down, picked up the tea Sengoku had poured for him, drank it all in one gulp, and asked:

"Grandpa, is Jinbe here to succeed the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

"How did you know he was coming to succeed the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

A hint of doubt appeared on Zhan Guo's face.

"Just a guess!"

Kyle spoke softly.

Seeing this, Zhan Guo didn't ask any further questions, and simply nodded and said:

"Not long ago, Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, accepted the World Government's invitation to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

"Currently, the Seven Warlords of the Sea consist of Crocodile, Dracule Mihawk, Hanafuda, Boa Hancock, and the newly joined Knight of the Sea, Jinbe!"

"Five of the seven seats are now occupied, leaving only two spots!"

Kyle remained silent.

If Moria hadn't been captured and Doflamingo hadn't been killed, the Seven Warlords of the Sea would already be complete.

Of the current Seven Warlords of the Sea, Kayle is least familiar with Hanafuda (flower cards).

Hanafuda's real name is Hanafza, also known as "Lizard King". He is the father of Ulti and Page One, and the former Drought of the Beasts Pirates.

In the original story, he collected many Devil Fruits for Kaido, but was eventually defeated by Ace and lost his title as a Shichibukai. On his way to see his child, he was killed by a pirate who had a grudge against him, and Bartholomew Kuma filled his vacancy.

The Seven Warlords system is a tool created by the World Government to "fight thieves with thieves" in order to balance the power of the Navy and pirates and maintain the balance of power among the three major forces.

This system should not exist in the first place; extrajudicial immunity, licenses of privateering, and territorial autonomy are all far too great.

It is precisely because of this that the system was able to exist in the original work for more than 20 years before being abolished.

However, as of now, the Seven Warlords system has not shown any major problems, or rather, there are problems but they have not been brought to the forefront. Therefore, it is impossible for the Seven Warlords system to be abolished at present.

Shaking his head, Kyle pulled his thoughts back and focused on the current incident.

"So, Jinbe has come here now for what reason?"

"He picked up the crew members of his pirate crew, led by Arlong, who had been captured and imprisoned in Impel Down."

"A few years ago, Arlong was defeated and captured by Kizaru in revenge for the massacre of Forshat Island by humans. After being interrogated at G-2 Base, he was taken to Impel Down."

"Jinbe accepted the invitation to become a Shichibukai on the condition that he release the crew members on his ship."

"We've already sent people to Impel Down to pick them up. Jinbe will leave after he's done."

"So that's how it is!"

Kyle nodded, finished his tea again, and slowly stood up.

"Alright, Grandpa, I'll head back now. I've been wandering around for so long, it's been ages since I've slept in my soft bed at home!"

Go!

Zhan Guo nodded.

Kyle walked out of the office, stood at the door, glanced at the Sun Pirates' ship that was parked in the distance, a smile appeared on his lips, and the next moment his figure once again turned into purple lightning and disappeared from the spot.

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Meanwhile, in the sea not far from the Navy Headquarters...

A warship is sailing here, and on board, a group of fishmen dressed as prisoners are gathered together, but their chains and handcuffs have been removed.

Among them, a fish with blue skin, a tall stature, and a jagged nose stood out.

His eyes, as he looked at the navy, held deep hatred and a hint of hidden fear.

He is none other than Arlong, Jinbe's main target for rescue!

At this point, they were essentially semi-free, and they would gain complete freedom once they went to Marine Headquarters and left with Jinbe.

At this moment, none of the fishmen spoke. Years of imprisonment had taught them how to hide their emotions. Even though they harbored deep hatred for humans, they dared not discuss anything now.

The shadow that Kizaru cast on them back then was too great, and now the highest-ranking officer on this warship is also a vice admiral.

They remained quite 'well-behaved' when faced with humans whose strength far surpassed their own.

Actually, if Arlong were to use Jinbe's name as a figurehead, given Jinbe's current status as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, no matter what they do, these Marines wouldn't take action against them unless it's too outrageous.

But Arlong wouldn't do that; Jinbe's power ultimately comes from the World Government, from humanity.

If he did that, wouldn't he be becoming a lackey of humanity as well?

He absolutely would not allow himself to become that kind of fish-man!!

He clearly had no idea that the reason he was able to come out was because humans were willing to let them out.

Time passed slowly, and after some time, the warship finally arrived at the port of Marineford...