"Five Elders?" Kenji was a little surprised, and even more curious.
"Did all five of them come, or just a few?"
Unfortunately, his question could not be answered for now because the Marine officers and soldiers stationed on the warship at Egghead's port only received the order, "The Five Elders are coming, notify Admiral Shirojishi to greet and escort them."
And the one who gave the order was naturally not the Five Elders themselves. Figures of that level could not personally give orders to grassroots troops. In fact, the order was conveyed by a CP agent.
"Hmm, Admiral Shirojishi, the other party requests to contact you directly."
While Kenji was communicating with the personnel stationed on the warship, a new situation suddenly arose on the other side. The CP agent who conveyed the order to the Marine actually requested to speak directly with him.
And, seemingly to increase the success rate of this matter, the CP agent also introduced himself.
"He said his name is Spandine."
Hearing the urgent report from the Marine officer on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Kenji curved his lips, smiling silently.
Then, he hung up the Den Den Mushi. There was no reply, but a reply was given.
'He climbed up to the Five Elders… that kid, he still has some tricks, doesn't he?' Kenji recalled his last contact with Spandine.
At that time, he already sensed that this kid was not quite right, suspected of climbing the ladder by building connections. Actually, Kenji did not doubt Spandine's ability, and knew that the latter would rise. He just didn't expect it to take effect so quickly.
Clearly, Spandine did have some talent in the area of building connections and networking.
'Haha, if he were in earth, he would most likely mingle with the upper class, but unfortunately…' Kenji sneered and shook his head.
Unfortunately, this is a transcendent world, where a hard fist is the foundation. In such a world, if one's own strength is insufficient, no matter how proficient one is in human relations, one's fate is nothing more than being a dog for others. At most, it's a difference in who one serves as a dog.
Someone like Spandine, relying on flattery, would at most end up being a dog for those World Nobles, the Celestial Dragons.
At present, Spandine seems to have climbed up through connections with the Celestial Dragons. As a new CP agent, he isn't even qualified to catch the eye of a Celestial Dragon, let alone the Five Elders.
People like this… perhaps he feels very honored to be a dog for the Five Elders?
Hmm, but this time the Five Elders came out personally…
Kenji looked up in a certain direction, his gaze seemingly able to penetrate the thick walls of the research institute, seeing the warships on the distant sea. At this moment, his Observation Haki had already sensed all the warships in the sea area near Egghead. And, he also knew at the same time how many 'Five Elders' had actually come this time.
"…Only one person came, and this aura…"
Kenji turned his head, facing the direction of the warship carrying that Five Elders.
It's Saturn.
'Speaking of which, this guy seems to be constantly on the move… his figure can be seen in various major events.'
Kenji always felt that among the Five Elders, Saturn's position was probably the lowest. Otherwise, why is he always the one running errands whenever something happens?
The other four seem to be permanently paralyzed in the Holy Land's power hall, basically just waiting for Saturn to summon them, then directly teleporting over.
In contrast, the hard, tiring work of running errands, and the front lines of battle, only show the figure of Saturn.
'This old guy, doesn't he get tired… Oh, I forgot, he can live forever.'
Kenji smiled, patted his forehead, and got up to walk out of the room.
Before leaving, Kenji reminded Vegapunk and others present, "You'd better prepare. A large group of 'guests' will arrive soon. If there's not enough space, they won't be able to 'sleep'."
Vegapunk and the others looked at each other upon hearing this. However, not long after, a communication reached Vegapunk, informing him that enemy forces had appeared in the sea area near Egghead Island.
Apparently, Vegapunk had installed observation and detection equipment on the island using scientific technology. He had previously discovered Kenji leading troops to the island.
"This is truly terrible."
"The Five Elders would actually come personally… such a thing was not within my expectations."
Vegapunk looked agitated, pacing back and forth.
Judge and Scien, who were beside him, all changed their expressions.
Even Stussy, who had seen 'great scenes,' now had a gloomy expression on her pretty face. She had personally participated in the 'God Valley Battle' back then.
"Those five old guys, as long as one of them comes, it means all five of them can come." Stussy said in a low voice, her face very grim.
The others present did not understand the meaning in Stussy's words, thinking she had stated an obvious truth.
Except for Kenji.
Near Egghead Island.
Warships surrounded them from all directions.
Among them, on the largest flagship, a CP0 agent stood at the bow, looking out, and occasionally reporting something to the Den Den Mushi in his hand.
"…That's all. So far, no sign of the Admiral has been found."
"The Marine warships are docked in the port, with some soldiers remaining on board."
"What is the next step of action? Please give instructions, Saturn-sama."
The CP0 agent finished reporting and waited quietly for a reply.
After a moment of silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, a majestic voice came through. "Directly land."
"Understood!"
Large batches of warships quickly approached Egghead Island, and soldiers, like charging wolves and tigers, began to land.
On the warship, a Marine officer was continuously reporting the latest developments to the Den Den Mushi.
While Kenji on the other end of the Den Den Mushi listened to the report, he also instructed the troops remaining on the warship to convey an order to the World Government's fleet.
"Tell them, this island has been taken over by the Marine."
"The Marine has arrested the MADS illegal team."
"Understood, Admiral Shirojishi."
The officer remaining on the warship quickly moved to contact and convey the order to the landing World Government forces. Then, very quickly, new information reached Kenji.
"Admiral Shirojishi, the other party demands that we hand over the MADS team."
"They said this is an order from the Five Elders - Warrior God of Science and Defense - Saint Jaygarcia Saturn."
"Hmm, I know." Kenji casually responded and then hung up the phone.
"Heh, they're really high and mighty, aren't they?" He curled his lips into a cold smile and looked towards the port.
Even though he was still inside the research institute at this moment, the situation near the port clearly appeared in his mind.
"Perfect, let's see what kind of strength those so-called Five Elders possess."