Chapter 11 Re-mentioning the Rocks Pirates!
"Eh, let's leave this matter to garp. Sengoku, take a look at this intelligence. I think this is more important."
Fleet Admiral Kong took out a report from the drawer and pushed it to the edge of the desk. Sengoku walked over, picked it up, and his expression immediately changed drastically.
"This is going to be a big deal!"
"Have you found out who spread the rumor? This matter must be taken seriously!"
Fleet Admiral Kong shook his head and sighed, "This is intelligence sent by CIPHER POL. They haven't found the source yet, but they know that it's spreading not only in the Grand Line, but also in the Four Seas."
"Is it already too late!" Sengoku's eyebrow could almost pinch a mosquito to death.
"If that's the case, then this rumor is definitely not accidental, but a premeditated action by someone, and there are quite a few people involved. Only in this way could it be spread to all Sea Areas at almost the same time!"
"Pirate King's Great Treasure, One Piece." He seemed to guess who could have done it.
Mary Geoise, inside Pangea Castle, Lord Imu sat upright on the Empty Throne, looking down condescendingly at the Five Elders kneeling below.
But his expression had become even colder than his usual indifference, and his originally pleasant mood was now filled with rage.
Regarding the rumor about the Great Treasure One Piece, he received the intelligence earlier than the Navy, which was the main reason for his re-meeting with the Five Elders.
This matter was something he couldn't afford to ignore!
"It must be Roger's crew members spreading the rumors. Roger must have instructed them before his death, but what is their purpose in doing so?" said Saint Shepherd Ten Peter, kneeling on the far left.
He is the highest authority of CIPHER POL, and basically all intelligence-related matters are under his control.
"Great Pirate Era!" Lord Imu uttered five words coldly from above. He had just tried to shut Roger's mouth during the Execution, thinking he could prevent this from happening, but he didn't expect the latter to have left such a move.
Although this method of spreading rumors around the world through crew members is far less shocking and influential than Roger's loud cry during the Public Execution, the allure of the Pirate King's Great Treasure itself has not changed at all, it just needs more time to spread and ferment.
He could already see scenes of countless young and middle-aged people all over the Grand Line, shouting "One Piece" while setting sail and pouring into the Grand Line, rushing towards Reverse Mountain!
The Five Elders' moods became heavy upon hearing the five words spoken by Lord Imu. In the future that Lord Imu had briefly described before, there was mention of the Great Pirate Era.
It is said that it was an astonishing era where the number of Pirates was so large that even the current Navy could not suppress them.
For eight hundred years, the Grand Line under the World Government's rule, although occasionally had some disturbances, had generally maintained relative peace and order. However, the Great Pirate Era triggered by Roger caused the entire Grand Line, regardless of Sea Area, to boil over!
The Five Elders originally thought that this kind of thing would not happen again, but now... it must be said that both they and Lord Imu underestimated this Pirate King.
"We should order the kings of the Member States to strictly control people leaving the country, and also order Navy Branchs in various places to increase patrols. At the same time, let CIPHER POL arrest those who dare to spread rumors, in order to deter the World and the Grand Line!"
Saint Izanbaron V. Nasujuro, kneeling second from the left and holding the First Generation Ghost Blade, proposed with a fierce expression.
The other four all nodded in agreement. Their approach was the same as that of the previous generations of Five Elders, which was suppression and erasure.
However, Lord Imu, sitting on the throne, knew very well that their methods would not work. The ocean in this World is too vast. Although the Navy has many Soldiers and many Warships, it is difficult to patrol very strictly in the face of the vast Grand Line.
Noticing that Lord Imu did not quite agree with their proposal, the Five Elders also fell silent for a moment.
Lord Imu pondered for ten minutes, and finally spoke.
"These people who go to sea to become Pirates because of the rumors, their main target is the so-called Great Treasure, and their destination is the 'New World'. From the Four Seas to the first half of the Grand Line, and then to the 'New World', there are two checkpoints that must be passed."
Saint Jegarcia Saturn, kneeling second from the right and bearing a hideous scar on his left face, responded, "Are you referring to Reverse Mountain and Fish-Man Island?"
Of course, he wouldn't say Mary Geoise. Just kidding, how could Pirates be allowed to enter the 'New World' through here? So it could only be Fish-Man Island, located 10,000 meters below, and the crack at the very bottom of the Red Line.
"That's right. If we set up a Navy Branch at the Entrance of Reverse Mountain, specifically to intercept and check the Identity of passing Ships, we can directly block the Pirates from the Four Seas from pouring into the Grand Line!"
Lord Imu's idea originated from the customs of his previous life. The Geographical Environment of Reverse Mountain could make the Function of customs reach an almost perfect level.
If a Ship wants to enter the Grand Line from the Four Seas, there are actually only two Routes: one is to go through the Calm Belt, and the other is to go through Reverse Mountain.
Of course, if you are strong enough, you can indeed go through the Calm Belt, but how many Pirates from the Four Seas can break through the Calm Belt?
"Good idea, this idea is excellent!" Saint Marcus Mars praised greatly.
"That's right, and not only can we set up a Navy Branch under Reverse Mountain on the Grand Line side, but we can also set up a Navy Branch at the Entrance on the Four Seas side, or station a few Warships there for a long time as the first Checkpoint!"
Saint Topman Valcury, kneeling in the very center with a birthmark on his forehead, seemed to have opened the door to a new world, and many new ideas emerged in his mind.
"This is a good idea, but..." Saint Izanbaron V. Nasujuro, holding the First Generation Ghost Blade, hesitated.
Lord Imu turned his Gaze to the other party, "But what? Tell me."
"But this places considerable demands on the Combat Power and troop strength of the Navy stationed at the Reverse Mountain Branch. They have to face countless Ships from the Four Sea Areas. If they are to be checked one by one, then a Branch Base with enough Space is needed to accommodate the docking of so many Ships and the Queue of the Crowd."
"At the same time, the Government Personnel responsible for inspection and the Navy Soldiers stationed at the Branch cannot be few. They must have a place to live and Residence, but near Reverse Mountain, there doesn't seem to be a suitable Island."
Saint Izanbaron V. Nasujuro explained his thoughts one by one, and Lord Imu also nodded secretly in agreement. This was indeed a problem that could not be ignored.
The other four Five Elders pondered hard. What to do if there is no Island? They can't create an Island out of thin air.
They also considered whether the first Island on the seven Sea Routes in the first half of the Grand Line could serve as a Navy Branch, but it was a bit far from the Entrance of Reverse Mountain.
Although Warships could be dispatched in advance to wait at the Entrance, and then urge Ships to go to that Island for inspection first, this is not only troublesome, but also has a high probability of accidents.
They didn't believe that those guys who went to sea to become Pirates would honestly accept the arrangements. Most likely, they would try to rush out, but how many could a few Warships stop?
Just then, Lord Imu had a flash of inspiration. This idea made him feel a little excited, but he had to maintain his superficial indifference.
"Do you still remember the Rocks Pirates?"
(End of Chapter)