Cruel Reality

When Jon returned to Sengoku's base, he saw Sengoku pacing back and forth in the yard, his expression extremely grim.

The moment he saw Jon, Sengoku immediately approached, asking, "Have you confirmed?"

Jon gave a slight nod and said, "Yes, the mother and child have been hidden. I tried my best, but still couldn't find them. It seems someone moved them in advance."

"Damn it!" Sengoku clenched his fists, clearly upset by the outcome.

If it were just failure to find them, that would be one thing—but now, there was a high chance someone else was deliberately intervening.

A mother and child who had never trained in any concealment techniques would not have been able to completely avoid his detection unless someone had hidden them.

Sengoku took a deep breath and asked, "Any idea who helped them?"

Jon thought for a moment before responding, "My first suspicion is Vice Admiral Garp."

"Garp?" Sengoku's face twitched slightly upon hearing the name.

If it were Garp, things would be very complicated.

Not because Garp was strong—though he was terrifyingly powerful—but because of Garp's status. A symbol of the Marines and the only one in the Marine ranks who dared defy the World Government.

In short, even the Five Elders had a bit of a headache when it came to Garp.

After thinking for a moment, Sengoku said in a low voice, "I'll report this matter to the top. You continue handling the perimeter to prevent any possible escape routes."

"Understood."

Jon nodded and turned to leave, but after two steps, he stopped and asked, "Fleet Admiral, is it really necessary to go this far?"

Sengoku looked at Jon in silence.

After a moment, he said slowly, "This is a decision from the very top, not something you or I can change. Our job is to follow orders."

Jon fell silent.

Orders.

That word felt heavier than ever today.

...

At the same time.

A certain corner of the island.

In a dark alley, a few ordinary villagers were preparing to leave, but they were suddenly stopped by a group of masked people in black.

The leader, clad in a black cloak, spoke coldly: "Suspicious individuals attempting to leave during a lockdown—take them away for interrogation."

"You... who are you?! We're just villagers!"

"We have the right to question anyone suspicious!"

Without further explanation, the black-clad group forcibly dragged those villagers away.

This group was CP0.

They had finally arrived.

Compared to the Marines, CP0 was far more ruthless.

Their mission was simple: find Roger's bloodline, then kill them!

No need for evidence, no room for discussion—just complete extermination.

This is the will of the Celestial Dragons.

And CP0 was the sword of the Celestial Dragons.

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