It's also treasure.
"How about we use a Devil Fruit to lure him out?" The Five Elders looked at Sengoku and the others.
Could this plan succeed?
Sengoku lowered his head in thought, then nodded, "The success rate is very high, but with Kevin's current display of combat power, he probably won't be interested in ordinary Devil Fruits."
"How many Devil Fruits are there within the Navy?"
Sengoku replied, "Sixteen, but Kevin probably wouldn't be interested in any of them. He's only eighteen, and his current performance is even stronger than Gyon's. For him to value an ability enough to actively expose himself, it would have to be an ability on the level of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit."
17: Zoan-type Mythical Creature Bird-Bird Fruit, Phoenix Form
"What's so good about Devil Fruits? Why would they definitely attract him?" Garp muttered to himself.
There were no weaklings here.
Everyone heard him.
But Garp was fearless; even under the gaze of the Five Elders, he yawned casually:
"Kevin's foundation is already so formidable, why would he need to eat a Devil Fruit? For example, Red-Haired Shanks isn't interested in Devil Fruits, and Kevin's performance is much stronger than Red-Haired Shanks' at the same age."
"No, Red-Haired Shanks is not a Devil Fruit user, but he isn't indifferent to Devil Fruits either. Not long ago, the Red Hair Pirates just snatched a Devil Fruit from CP9. Even if Kevin himself doesn't become a Devil Fruit user, a Devil Fruit can be given to others."
Anyway, what the Five Elders could think of now was that a Devil Fruit was the most likely secret treasure to attract Kevin.
"Then what Devil Fruit will attract him?" Sengoku looked at the Five Elders.
Did the World Government have any good Devil Fruits inside?
The Five Elders thought for a moment.
They exchanged glances.
Then one of the Five Elders left, and after about ten minutes, this curly-haired Five Elder returned with a golden, cast box.
In front of the high-ranking Navy officers, he opened the box.
Inside was a mysterious Devil Fruit, entirely vermillion, composed of countless brilliant tail feathers.
Just by its shape, one could tell that this Devil Fruit was extraordinary.
"Zoan-type Mythical Creature Bird-Bird Fruit, Phoenix Form!"
The Five Elders slowly uttered the name of this Devil Fruit.
It was arguably the best Devil Fruit among the World Government's inventory.
"Mythical Zoan?" Sengoku, also a Mythical Zoan user, his pupils dilated.
Akainu and Aokiji couldn't help but lean forward, staring at this mysterious fruit.
The rarest Mythical Zoan of the sea.
"Phoenix Form. A Devil Fruit possessed by a Sea Emperor a hundred years ago. Among Mythical Zoans... it belongs to the upper tier, no less powerful than the Zoan Azure Dragon Form possessed by Kaido."
Mythical Zoans also have their own hierarchy.
Top-tier Mythical Zoans, such as the "Fish-Fish Fruit, Zoan Azure Dragon Form" possessed by Kaido, and the "Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan Buddha Form" possessed by Buddha Sengoku.
Generally, Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits possess a special superpower in addition to the Zoan Type characteristic of enhancing the user's physical abilities.
For example, the "Bird-Bird Fruit, Mythical Zoan-Phoenix form" possesses super strong self-healing and regeneration abilities.
And the "Fish-Fish Fruit, Zoan Azure Dragon Form" possesses the ability to control wind, fire, and lightning elements.
The "Human-Human Fruit, Great Buddha Form" possesses the power, wisdom, and spirit of a Buddha.
Top-tier Mythical Zoans possess multiple special superpowers.
The "Zoan-type Mythical Creature Bird-Bird Fruit, Phoenix Form" possesses multiple superpowers.
The Five Elders looked at the Phoenix Form Devil Fruit before them with some reluctance.
It was too precious.
Even lending it temporarily to the Navy caused them heartache, fearing any accidents.
Sengoku stared at the Devil Fruit with burning eyes.
Such a Devil Fruit, if given to a talented individual within the Navy, would absolutely make them an Admiral in the future.
If given to a genius like Chaton, Kaji, there was a high probability he would become a top-tier Admiral-level powerhouse.
"This Devil Fruit should be enough, right?"
Sengoku nodded frantically.
It was enough.
Even he felt a little covetous.
"We have the bargaining chip, so how do we lure him out without him realizing it's a conspiracy? If he realizes, he definitely won't come." The Five Elders looked at Sengoku.
Design a perfect plan immediately.
Sengoku's mind raced, constantly analyzing: "We've lost Kevin's location and direction. He could still be in the first half of the Grand Line, or he could have gone to the New World, or even to the Four Seas. All are possible; but the location cannot be in the New World, otherwise this Devil Fruit will definitely attract those monsters from the New World, which would be troublesome. The best place is the first half of the Grand Line."
Sengoku took out a map.
He pointed to a spot.
"We'll put the Devil Fruit here." He pointed to an island in the middle section of the first half of the Grand Line: "Spread the news to attract Kevin's arrival."
The location was chosen.
It is a lawless island with many pirates.
"Then who should we send for the ambush?" the Five Elders asked again.
They couldn't all go, could they?
Nor could they surround it with a large army.
The target would be too big, impossible to hide.
"I'll go." Akainu stepped forward, filled with resentment after being toyed with and left to brave the winds in the initial sea of the New World for half a month.
The criminal who had caused the Marine's dignity to be swept away.
He could not tolerate Kevin living any longer.
The Five Elders nodded.
Akainu.
They were very confident.
He was the most terrifying dog, with a 100% mission success rate.
"Count me in." Chaton, Tokikake also stepped forward.
He looked with complex emotions at Gyon's photo on the Five Elders' table, then at Kevin's photo next to Gyon's, his eyes filled with disgust and killing intent.
It's all because of you.
Gyon's bright future was ruined by you.
It was bad enough that you sucked Gyon's blood when she was a child, but now that she's grown up, you've even caused Gyon to leave the Marines. I must kill you.
"Alright." The Five Elders nodded in agreement, "That's enough people, just the two of you."
Any more, and it would be easy to expose them.
Akainu plus Chaton, Tokikake, their combat power was sufficient.
Tokikake would hold Gyon, and Akainu alone would eliminate Kevin, a complete victory.
At least from the combat power Kevin had shown, there was still a clear gap between him and Akainu among the Admirals.
"Remember, this Devil Fruit must not be lost. After the mission is successful, immediately escort the Devil Fruit back." The Five Elders issued a death order.
Such a Devil Fruit.
The Five Elders could not afford to lose it.
"Yes!" Akainu took the Devil Fruit and picked up Kevin's photo: "I will absolutely complete the mission. If I fail, I am willing to be punished and voluntarily demoted."
He made a military pledge.
"Go."
Everyone watched the confident Akainu and Chaton, Tokikake leave.
"It should be over. As long as Kevin shows up, there's definitely no hope." Aokiji shook his head. He understood Akainu's strength and madness better than anyone; as a colleague, he dreaded him the most.
"Alright, everyone go back."
The Five Elders were in a good mood.
Sengoku was also in a good mood.
They could already see the day of victory, not far away.