Chapter 134: Increase the Intensity

Borsalino didn't feel like talking.

He wanted to directly hit Adrian with Yasakani no Magatama.

However, Borsalino was already heavily injured at this point, and his strength was far from being a match.

Even when he was uninjured, without the Armament Haki, Yasakani no Magatama couldn't attack the mimic ghost, let alone Adrian, whose true body was currently hidden.

Moreover, at this moment, Borsalino couldn't care less about the trivial taunts of the White Ghost.

When the Celestial Dragon was placed on one side of the trading scale, no matter who was thrown to the other side, there would be no sense of ease in their hearts.

Even Borsalino, who had always acted carefree and quirky in front of others, was now in a dilemma, but with an inexplicable and slight sense of anticipation.

As a Vice Admiral at Marine Headquarters, Borsalino understood very well what kind of existence the Celestial Dragons were, even more so than the vast majority of people in the world.

Borsalino was well aware of the choices Marine Headquarters would make.

Especially under the hints of the World Government and the oppression of the Celestial Dragons.

At this moment, he, the notorious and battle-hardened marine monster Vice Admiral, was nothing more than a negligible pawn.

If the White Ghost was really sincere and willing to trade, then the World Government would definitely not mind using a mere vice admiral to exchange for a noble Celestial Dragon!

Even if he was a monster of a Vice Admiral, he was still just a Vice Admiral, nothing!

Unless your name is Monkey D. Garp, no one will give a crap about you.

Even though his talent was strong, Borsalino's absolute strength did not meet the lower limit of the Admiral. Even if he was talented, it was just talent.

How many talented young people emerge every year?

But how many of them can truly laugh in the end?

Borsalino knew the final decision that the World Government and the Marine Headquarters would make, and he also expressed that he could understand it.

But that doesn't mean he would accept it calmly!

"Justice and righteousness…"

Borsalino closed his eyes, appearing like a prisoner awaiting a final judgment, his thoughts unclear to anyone.

...

Marine Headquarters, Marineford, Admiral's Office.

Fleet Admiral Kong sat behind his desk, his hands clasped in front of him. He looked coldly at the three CP0 members standing before him, their faces hidden behind masks.

"Is this the ability of Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the Buddha?"

The leader of the CP0 members spoke first.

"A mere pirate with a bounty of only four hundred million berries can cause you so much trouble?"

"Bang!"

Kong slammed his fist on the desk, the force of his blow nearly shaking the solid iron desk.

"Watch your tone, CP0! You should know that the task of protecting the Celestial Dragons has always been the responsibility of your department."

"And if it weren't for the World Government's actions in the South Blue, this White Ghost would never have turned against us!"

"Are you questioning the World Government's decision, Kong!?" Hearing this, the CP0 member standing on the right side immediately shouted angrily, completely disregarding the face of the Marine headquarters Fleet Admiral.

"How dare I question the World Government's decision?" Admiral Kong said with a sarcastic tone. "It's just to find a woman, and decided to bury the foundation and future of the South Blue altogether… As for the ordinary people, they are just like the rice in the field, cut one crop, and another one will grow in 10 years."

The CP0 member on the left side finally spoke, his voice soft, as if it could imperceptibly soothe the restless emotions in people's hearts.

"Don't waste time, Admiral Kong, Saint Rosward is still waiting for our rescue."

Admiral Kong sighed and picked up the Den Den Mushi on his desk and called Sengoku.

After a moment, Den Den Mushi connected.

"Sengoku, hand the Den Den Mushi to the White Ghost…"

After a rustling sound.

The Den Den Mushi changed from Sengoku to Adrian's. It smiled warmly:

"So it's Admiral Kong."

"White Ghost, you dare to--"

The Den Den Mushi cut him off. "Fleet Admiral, you wouldn't have taken the time to call me just to tell me some nonsense, would you?"

Fleet Admiral Kong's expression turned cold. "White Ghost, what you have done is tantamount to declaring war on the Marine Headquarters and the World Government. You don't think you can stand against the Marines and the World Government on your own, do you?"

The Den Den Mushi skillfully imitated the perplexity of the person on the other end.

"Isn't it true that every pirate setting sail is in defiance of the Marines and the World Government? Although I've never set sail myself, haven't done anything against my sense of justice, and haven't raised the pirate flag, I'm still wanted with a bounty by you, right?"

"I'm now a pirate with a bounty of nearly four hundred million berries, you know~"

The Den Den Mushi on the other end fell silent for a moment, after a few breaths.

"White Ghost–"

"Alright, enough with the nonsense. Fleet Admiral Kong, who is busy with his day-to-day duties, just tell me straight out, will the Marine Headquarters agree to this 'deal'?"

The Den Den Mushi with the appearance of the Fleet Admiral immediately declared, "Absolutely impossible! Justice will never compromise with pirates!"

Sabaody Archipelago, Island No. 13.

Adrian glanced at Borsalino lying next to him with a wry smile, as if saying, 'The Marine Headquarters does have some backbone.'

Borsalino's expression finally relaxed after a few minutes. Regardless, the Fleet Admiral's performance did bring him a sense of relief.

However, in the next moment, Adrian's question made both ends of the Den Den Mushi awkward.

"Alright, alright, I asked the person again. I shouldn't have asked you guys from the Marines." Adrian said, "I should find a curtain for your justice. So, what's the resolution from the World Government?"

Silence fell again on the Den Den Mushi's end.

Sengoku and Borsalino clenched their fists in silence. The former glared angrily at Adrian.

It wasn't until the image of the Fleet Admiral disappeared from the Den Den Mushi, replaced by a mask-like white face with a soft voice.

"The World Government agrees to this 'transaction'! As long as you can safely entrust Saint Rosward to us, Vice Admiral Borsalino from the Marine Headquarters can be left at your disposal."

Borsalino's expression, which had just eased up, suddenly turned ashen.

Adrian patted him on the shoulder in a comforting gesture, mouthing the words "I'll get revenge for you."

The next moment, he spoke into the Den Den Mushi.

"Did you misunderstand something? When I said 'Vice Admiral,' I wasn't referring to this flash waste who can only 'bling-bling'. I was referring to the 'Marine Hero'!"

"What gave you the delusion that this opponent, whom I could defeat at will, is equal to a noble Celestial Dragon?"