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On the summit of the Red Line.
Holy Land Mariejois.
Inside the grand and luxurious hall.
The Five Elders, known to control the highest power in the world, sat casually there.
The aura of power and unspoken authority emanating from each of them made people dare not show the slightest disrespect.
As the highest authorities of the World Government, they were not as busy as Marine Fleet Admiral Sengoku. The high-ranking officials of the World Government, and the vast Cipher Pol organization, would help them handle those affairs.
What truly needed their attention and handling were major "Five-One-Zero" incidents that the Cipher Pol organizations and high-ranking government officials could not independently decide upon, requiring them, the five, to be consulted, or instances like a rebellion occurring in a certain kingdom, or any new movements from the Four Emperors of the New World.
"Knock, knock..."
Outside the grand entrance, a tall figure gradually approached.
Wearing a white cape, a blue suit, and a square, somewhat ancient-looking ghost mask, the mask even lacked eye holes, making one feel a sense of unease.
He came before the Five Elders, and bowed, saying respectfully, "Greetings, Five Elders..."
He was the highest-ranking official of Cipher Pol (CP0), the World Government's direct intelligence agency. His specific strength and true identity were known only to the Five Elders and a small number of World Nobles, the Celestial Dragons!
"It's been so long..."
The long-bearded Five Elder, sitting on the noble sofa on the far left, stared sharply at the person before him, and asked in an unfriendly tone, "Regarding the incident of Monkey D. Dragon's capture, shouldn't your CP0 give us a result?"
The old man with a large mustache, who had been slightly closing his eyes to rest, opened his eyes and also spoke faintly, "This time, CP0's efficiency is too disappointing."
The other three Five Elders, though not speaking, clearly showed some displeasure.
"I am very sorry to have disappointed you all..." The tall figure wearing the mask had no intention of directly refuting.
He took a deep breath, then directly said, "This time's matter, after investigation, already has some leads and conjectures. I am here to report to you all!"
"Speak..."
His brow twitched. Despite his dissatisfaction with the other party's still somewhat ambiguous words, the blonde old man spoke directly.
"The source of the ship impersonating a World Government vessel has basically been confirmed. It should be the one stolen three months ago, but whether it was truly done by the Revolutionary Army remains to be seen..." The highest-ranking official of CP0 spoke in a deep voice. "During this time, CP has thoroughly investigated nearby islands, Fish-Man Island, the coating factory, and other most likely places for docking and resupply. They have found no trace of a ship with World Government markings appearing anywhere. It's as if it appeared out of thin air."
"Continue!"
The long-bearded old man clasped his hands together, his face calm.
"Moreover, there are rumors in the New World that an island has recently disappeared out of thin air..."
The man in the mask's voice became stern. He spoke bluntly and truthfully, "There is every reason to suspect that it was done by Golden Lion Shiki, who has been missing for over a decade. His Float-Float Fruit ability can easily achieve this point. I believe you gentlemen should not doubt this."
"Disappeared out of thin air?"
"Could it really be that lion...?"
"He's been missing for fifteen to twenty years, that bastard wouldn't suddenly reappear, would he?"
"Or is his evil heart still not dead, wanting to take revenge on the World Government?"
The expressions of the Five Elders subtly changed. They couldn't help but glance at each other, their faces gaining a few shades of solemnity and anger.
If it were Golden Lion Shiki, then anything was possible. With his ambition, provoking a war between the World Government and the Whitebeard Pirates, and fishing in troubled waters from it, was not impossible.
"Bururu bururu buru..."
Before the other party could continue speaking, a Den Den Mushi on the table nearby suddenly opened its closed eyes and rang anxiously...
"What is it?"
After picking up the receiver, the long-bearded old man directly asked.
"Lord Five Elders, I am CP6's highest official, Angus Walter. I have something to report to you all!" The voice from the Den Den Mushi was very respectful. Although a hint of nervousness was inevitably revealed in his tone, he wasn't too flustered.
"Speak. What is it?"
"It's like this: we just received news that Dr. Mick, a famous scholar in the Cuba Kingdom of the South Blue, has been kidnapped..."
"It's just a somewhat famous scholar being kidnapped. Such a trivial matter, your CP can just send people to investigate. Do you still need us to give orders?" The old man wearing a top hat adjusted his cane, stood up and walked over, saying coldly with some displeasure.
"Cipher-Pol is getting more and more out of line over there!" The bald old man, who was wiping his katana, said sharply as he sheathed his blade.
And the highest-ranking official of CP0, standing by his side, stood silently.
It was as if he heard nothing, standing there like a block of wood.
"No, I am very sorry..."
The highest-ranking official of CP6 on the other end of the phone call immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He explained in a panicked tone: "Mainly, I just tallied it up. In a short period of less than a month, over ten scientists have been kidnapped or their entire families have disappeared worldwide, and all of them are authoritative experts who have made significant achievements in a certain field!"
"What?"
Hearing this, the Five Elders couldn't help but look grim.
In this world, how could there be so many coincidences?
Even with their eyes closed, they knew that most of these scientists were forcefully taken away by some power!
One or two wouldn't be much, but so many scientists being forcefully gathered together was no small matter.
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