Half a day later, Marine Headquarters.
"That's how things are. Everyone, state your opinions!"
Inside the Marine conference room, Garp and other high-ranking Marine officials, who had been called back early by Sengoku, exchanged glances.
"Hey, hey, hey! You're not kidding, are you? The World Government is just… gone!"
Vice Admiral Onigumo spoke with an incredulous expression.
"As unbelievable as it sounds, it's the truth. I sent Kizaru to check, and Mary Geoise is now a ruin!"
Hearing Sengoku's words, everyone present turned their gaze to Kizaru, who was leisurely sipping tea.
"That's right! This old man went to see it. The Celestial Dragons have all been killed! The Five Elders are also missing!"
"Even the God's Knights have vanished! The entire Mary Geoise is now occupied by the Monster Country Federation's army!"
Upon receiving Kizaru's confirmation, everyone present couldn't help but take a deep breath.
It took a moment for them to fully absorb this shocking news.
"Hahaha! Isn't it better that those guys are gone? They were just a bunch of trash anyway!"
Garp's booming laughter was the first to break the silence in the room.
"But without the World Government, what exactly should we Marines do?"
Vice Admiral Momonga stated the Marines' current predicament with a serious expression.
The current Marines were like children without parents; their military funding had no source.
If things went wrong, the Marines might face the dilemma of disbandment due to a lack of future funding.
"Hmph! What's there to be conflicted about? Everything stays the same. Continue to clean up the trash on the seas!"
Admiral Akainu sternly declared that the Marines should continue as usual, focusing on pirates.
"But Admiral Akainu, where will the supplies come from?"
"Without the World Government, those affiliated nations probably won't submit supplies anymore!"
"And once it's known that the World Government is gone, not to mention the pirates, the entire world will fall into chaos!"
Vice Admiral Onigumo also directly stated the current situation, indicating that the world was on the brink of chaos.
Hearing Onigumo's words, everyone present fell silent.
The high-ranking Marine officials still alive were not staunch loyalists of the World Government.
The World Government's loyalists had long since been eliminated by the Monster Country Federation.
These people were now worried about the impending global chaos, but they were at a loss.
"Sengoku, do you have an idea?"
Marine Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Sengoku, who had a serious expression but no signs of worry, and asked earnestly.
"There is a way out."
"What is it?!"
"Yes, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, stop being so secretive and tell us quickly!"
"Sengoku, what are you waiting for, hurry up and speak!"
Seeing the anxious expressions of everyone present, Sengoku was about to speak when a voice preempted him.
"Of course, it's to join our Monster Country Federation!"
"It's you! ! !"
Sengoku looked at Zhong Chen and the others who had appeared, quickly stood up, and stared at them in surprise.
"What, aren't you going to invite us to sit?"
"Hahaha! Please, sit down!"
Sengoku quickly motioned for Zhong Chen and the others to sit.
This time, only seven people, including Zhong Chen, had come. They were all the true decision-makers of the Monster Country Federation.
Uh... except for two of them.
"Let me introduce them to Mr. Sengoku!"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki stood up and introduced each person to the seated group:
"This is the King of the Monster Country Federation, Lord Rimuru Tempest!"
Looking at the stunning beauty, everyone present couldn't help but whisper, surprised that the King was a girl.
"This is the Regent of the Monster Country Federation, Lord Zhong Chen!"
These high-ranking Marines were actually quite familiar with Zhong Chen, as he was the main culprit behind the kidnapping of the Celestial Dragons.
Especially Kizaru, who had spoken face-to-face with Zhong Chen before, knew him extremely well.
"This is Miss Izayoi Sakuya, who serves as the Head Maid and Commander of the Imperial Guard Corps!"
Looking at the silver-haired beautiful girl standing behind Zhong Chen, dressed in a maid outfit with her hands placed on her abdomen.
These high-ranking Marines were once again amazed.
"So cute! These young people nowadays are terrifyingly strong!"
"I know her! In the broadcast, she was one of the people sitting on those chairs!"
"It really is a maid! I thought it was just a personal hobby!"
Ignoring the murmuring crowd, Kagaya Ubuyashiki continued the introductions:
"I believe you all aren't strangers to this one either!"
Looking at Benimaru, who was seated with two horns on his head, everyone who had just participated in the war nodded.
"Lord Benimaru, I didn't expect to meet you again so soon!"
"Only now do I understand what you meant when we parted ways!"
Admiral Akainu spoke to Benimaru with a serious expression.
"Heh heh! Admiral Akainu doesn't seem to be against it!"
"As long as we can clean up the trash on the seas, I have no objections!"
"That's wonderful!"
"This is Lord Rigurd, who serves as a Chief Administrator of the Monster Country Federation, just like me!"
Rigurd nodded seriously to everyone, and the Marines politely reciprocated.
"And this one, she is..."
"I am the diplomat of the Monster Country Federation. My name is Testarossa. Greetings, everyone of the Marines!"
Before Kagaya Ubuyashiki could finish, Testarossa, dressed in a white gown, stood up herself.
She performed a standard noble bow to everyone present, every movement exuding elegance.
Seeing such an elegant beauty, everyone present couldn't help but stand up and return a military salute.
"You are too kind, Miss Diplomat!"
"Yes! I imagine Miss Testarossa must be of noble birth!"
Seeing this scene, Zhong Chen and Rimuru couldn't help but start whispering to each other.
"Hey! A Chen! Why do I feel like she's more like a king than I am!"
"Nonsense, she used to be a princess for a while. How can you compare to her?"
Hearing Rimuru's words, Zhong Chen showed a disdainful expression and whispered to her.
"Wow! What do you mean by that? Am I not also a King, one rank higher than her!"
Rimuru questioned Zhong Chen indignantly.
"Oh, please, you. Don't you know what's going on with your kingship?"
"You're not even as useful as Gobuta!"
"What?! A Chen, you actually said that about me! Aren't you the same as me?"
Hearing Rimuru's words, Zhong Chen, realizing he had implicated himself, quickly changed the subject:
"Ahem... This isn't important. Oh dear! We're doing serious business here; let's not get sidetracked again!"
"Finally, there's myself. I'm also a Chief Administrator of the Monster Country Federation, and Fleet Admiral Sengoku and I are old friends!"
As he spoke, Kagaya Ubuyashiki flashed a gentle smile at Sengoku.
Sengoku also smiled and nodded slowly in response.
"Alright, now that introductions are done, let's begin the real discussion..."