Chapter 306 - 306: The Marine's Attitude

Sengoku, feeling deeply sidelined, hurried forward and patted Borsalino. "Why are you back? What about Egghead Island?"

Borsalino shrugged. "There's nothing I could do. I'm no match for the Nightmare Admiral."

Garp burst out laughing. "Hahahaha! As expected of my granddaughter! You've become so strong so quickly that even a brat like Borsalino is no match for you."

Hera said modestly, "You flatter me. It's just that Borsalino didn't want to fight me."

Borsalino shook his head. "I wouldn't dare duel Kaido and Big Mom like you did."

Sengoku cut short their mutual flattery. "Alright, there's no need for this. Let's talk in the meeting room; the others are already waiting there."

Hera nodded and swept her finger through the air, opening a spatial rift. The other side showed the Marine meeting room.

"Well then, let's go in together, Fleet Admiral Sengoku."

Sengoku looked at the rift Hera had created with a solemn expression and suddenly asked, "How far can this thing of yours reach?"

Hera thought for a moment and said, "The maximum distance? I haven't actually tested that, but..."

She turned her head toward Mary Geoise and revealed a smile that Sengoku found somewhat chilling. "From here to that place... it's no problem at all."

Looking at Hera's smile, Sengoku felt as if he could already see the impending bloodbath about to occur at Holy Land Mary Geoise through her eyes.

The group stepped through the spatial rift Hera had opened and arrived in the meeting room.

Kuzan also became slightly more serious, straightening his posture as he sat in his designated seat.

Vice Admiral Tsuru had already received word of the garrison's return from Egghead Island. At this moment, the clever woman already understood what Hera intended to do.

Furthermore, after she had taken away all the slaves from Mary Geoise, the overwhelmed World Government spies had to take over the tasks previously performed by the slaves.

One complaint after another against Hera was being called in from the World Government to Sengoku's desk.

Those people didn't dare complain directly about Hera, who had been summoned by Imu, so they could only vent their anger on Sengoku. They even demanded that he provide new slaves to the Celestial Dragons within a week.

Sengoku sat in the Fleet Admiral's chair and said to Hera, "Tell us your thoughts. Since things have come to this, how do you need us to cooperate?"

"Additionally, if the World Government is gone, how will the world's order and the Marine's various military expenditures be maintained?"

Hera nodded and stood up. "All of this is within my plan."

"The Marine's military funds can be temporarily provided by the Gold Emperor. In the future, the Marine will completely take over the transportation and storage industries between various countries."

"I have brought over Giberson and Umit from the underground forces. The Marine will take over all of their previous operations."

"Besides, if the Four Emperors can maintain their Pirate Crews by collecting protection fees from islands, then the Marine, which commands the entire sea, can certainly do the same."

"Instead of letting those people collect the Heavenly Tribute first and give us Marine funds only after exploiting everyone, it's better if it's just given directly to us."

Sengoku nodded, seemingly beginning to consider the feasibility of this plan.

Kuzan asked, "Are shipping and warehousing really that profitable? And how would we operate them?"

Hera nodded and directly teleported Giberson and Umit from the ship. She said to them, "Speak up, you two underground emperors. Tell us about your profits."

Giberson and Umit nodded. "Yes, Boss."

Then, in front of the group, they reported the financial statements they had prepared on the Argo.

Listening to the two of them outline the development and prospects after the Marine takeover, Sengoku's furrowed brow gradually relaxed. He hadn't expected that these "small businesses," which seemed insignificant to him, could be so profitable.

Then, Hera dealt a decisive blow to Sengoku: "The New Navy's bases on Amazon Lily and Dressrosa have already proven that the Marine can fully integrate with local nations to establish branches."

Sengoku wanted to say more, but Vice Admiral Tsuru stopped him. "That's enough, old man. She's just informing you. Why ask so much?"

Sengoku wanted to speak again, but seeing Kuzan already swayed, and Garp and Borsalino already prepared for battle, he felt a wave of helplessness.

Sengoku leaned back in his chair, his once-sturdy back now appearing somewhat hunched. It was only then that he suddenly realized the power of decision was no longer in his hands.

Then, as if he had figured something out, he sighed and slowly looked up. "I'm just a bit uneasy; the World Government still has its own trump cards."

"I cannot stake the entire future of the Marine and the world on a single battle."

"Tell me, Hera, was your decision made based on an understanding of the World Government's strength, knowing the power of that monarch who sits upon the throne that is supposed to be empty?"

Hera met Sengoku's gaze confidently and said a few words with absolute certainty: "Don't worry, we will win."

"Furthermore, this battle doesn't require many people. From the Marine's side, I only need a few people to come with me. The rest of the Marines need to maintain peace on the seas during this time."

"Don't worry, it will take several days for Imu to find out what's happening in the lower world. This period is enough for us to handle everything on the sea."

Hera's gaze turned toward Kuzan and Borsalino. Kuzan, who had harbored dissatisfaction with the World Government ever since his involvement in the Ohara Buster Call, chose to join.

Borsalino raised his hand somewhat helplessly. "Alright, I'm in too."

Garp laughed loudly and clenched his fists, showing off his muscles. "Such a major event! My student and my granddaughter are both in, so how could I miss out?"

"Sengoku, you old dog, just stay here with the Marine and maintain order."

"You guys, since when do you hold meetings without calling me? Are you looking down on this instructor?"

A deep, powerful voice came from behind the meeting room door, and the newcomer kicked the door open.

Hera looked at the newcomer in surprise. "Instructor Zephyr, why are you here?"

"If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have known my students were planning something so big! And you guys didn't even call me? Do you think your teacher is too old?"

"I'm joining this operation too. I've been sick of those World Government guys for a long time."

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