"This really is, truly is..."
Doflamingo's temples bulged with a vein, caught between anger and laughter, making his face look extremely twisted.
Pillaging countries, executing Heavenly Celestial Dragons, and now even directly conquering a kingdom, trampling the Royal Family and lineage into the ground, it really is...
"Too arrogant, fwahaha, hahaha! Sage, how do you plan to govern! A kingdom is not so easily governed, if it's not acknowledged, conquering it would be useless!"
...
New World, G-1 Branch.
The complete destruction of Marineford forced the Navy to move into the G-1 Branch, serving as a temporary main base.
Fortunately, not everything there was destroyed; the foundation still existed, albeit submerged beneath the sea, necessitating reconstruction from underwater to rebuild Marineford.
This requires considerable time, meanwhile, they operate from the G-1 Branch.
In a slightly dim giant conference room, rows of naval officers sat on chairs, either biting cigars or smoking, enveloped in smoke, adopting slightly arrogant sitting postures.
Upon closer inspection, the ranks of these navies were all at least Rear Admiral or higher.
In the front, 'Meeting King' Brannew, newly arrived at G-1, stood upright, with a Radio Snail placed alongside him, its eyes glinting an image onto the screen behind Brannew.
An image showed the dilapidated Augustine Castle from afar.
"Gares Kingdom is a major nation with a population exceeding two million, and World Desire City Augustine Castle holds half of it. Six months ago, the 'Four Emperors' Kaido approached here and left after a battle with 'Young Lion' William."
"It's widely believed that William possesses the strength to contend with the Four Emperors; two months ago, the ruling King died, sparking civil strife between the local nobility and William. Our assessment indicates that 'Young Lion' achieved ultimate victory..."
Brannew's tone sunk, "But now things have changed. According to the latest intelligence, we've discovered the Disaster Pirates, who three days ago slaughtered an army of 150,000 and have now occupied the area!"
These words darkened the faces of the naval officers collectively.
Publicly executing a Heavenly Celestial Dragon didn't concern some navy men much, merely considering him recklessly audacious, a veritable madman...
However, annihilating Marineford was tantamount to trampling over the navy's dignity, and no one was unangered by that disaster.
Now... it appears this guy has done something even more outrageous.
150,000 people, utterly destroyed.
"Therefore, the previously issued bounties are now inadequate, and it's necessary to reassess the threat level of the Disaster Pirates... let's start directly with the High-Ranking Officers."
With Brannew's words, the Radio Snail's eyes emitted light once more, projecting five Wanted Orders in front of the ruined Augustine Castle, arranged two above three below.
"This time, among the 'Fifteen Super Rookies' entering Shampodi, four, along with one High-Ranking Officer of the Disaster Pirates."
The Wanted Orders began to enlarge sequentially, starting with the bottom left Wanted Order.
"'Demon Man' Gin, Disaster Pirates' Combat Commander, proficient in Six Styles, previously had a bounty of sixty million, involved in the attack on Gares Kingdom, although still quite immature, a future threat, raised to one hundred and twenty million."
To the lower right, Urouge.
"'Strange Monk' Urouge, former 'Fallen Monk Pirates' Captain, now Disaster Pirates' Priest, High-Ranking Officer, 'Karma-Karma Fruit' Karma Person, possesses the ability to absorb damage and enhance the body. His own power is also monstrous, having strength comparable to a Peacekeeper. Previously had a bounty of one hundred and eighty million, involved in the attack, raised to two hundred and forty million."
Center bottom, Hawkins.
"'Magician' Basil Hawkins, former 'Hawkins Pirates' Captain, now Disaster Pirates' Chief of Advisor, High-Ranking Officer, 'Straw-Straw Fruit' Scarecrow, capable of transferring damage using Straw Dolls, similarly a dangerous fellow, previously had a bounty of two hundred and forty-nine million, involved in the attack, raised to three hundred and twenty million."
After this, the upper right Wanted Order enlarged, revealing a small, smiling pink-haired girl with little fangs, wielding a Mechanical Hammer firing shells.
"'Blast Hammer' Renedia, Disaster Pirates' Boatman, High-Ranking Officer, 'Dyna-Dyna Fruit' Dyna-Person, able to manipulate dynamics, she's also a Mechanician and inventor. The pirate ship and weapons are basically crafted and controlled by her. Previously had a bounty of one hundred million, involved in the attack, raised to two hundred and fifty million."
The Wanted Orders shrunk, then the upper left Wanted Order enlarged, presenting a face with a smile, her black hair flowing in the wind.
"'Rain Crow' Marika, Disaster Pirates' Chief Chef, High-Ranking Officer, no fruit, previously had a bounty of one hundred and twenty million, involved in the attack, now raised to three hundred and thirty million."
Brannew stated, "According to our assessment, given the extreme danger posed by the Disaster Pirates, these figures may not have notable achievements, but the bounty is fitting."
Then, he paused, waved his hand for the navy to withdraw these wanted orders controlled by the Radio Snail, took a deep breath, and said, "Besides these High-Ranking Officers, the next are extremely dangerous individuals."
Projected by the Radio Snail, an image appeared occupying most of the screen with a Wanted Order, featuring a radiant, wavy blonde-haired figure, against a backdrop of what seemed like a sea of corpses, holding a sword single-handedly under moonlight, her face beautiful and resolute.