Chapter 149: The Navy Loses Face and Is Forced to Trade
After stepping inside, Ryuunosuke quickly realized just how limited his imagination had been.
The place was filled with extravagant decor. If he hadn’t known better, he’d have thought he had walked into the mansion of a powerful noble—or even one of the Celestial Dragons from Mary Geoise.
Everywhere he looked, luxury screamed at him. Many of the items were clearly treasures, some of which had been acquired straight from the auction house.
It didn’t take a genius to figure out how this wealth was amassed.
And how it came to be here? That was obvious.
"This is the so-called Navy branch? This is justice?"
"Hahaha... this kind of justice is filthier than what pirates do..."
Ryuunosuke chuckled coldly as he walked up to a section of the wall.
With one clean slash of his blade, the wall was torn apart, revealing a massive hidden chamber.
"Brother Ryuunosuke, what the hell is all this...?" Akame muttered, her eyes wide.
Inside were various twisted implements—props, cages, chains, even replica clothing worn by Celestial Dragons.
Vice Admiral Vilas had clearly been enjoying some sick hobbies.
"Akame, head outside," Ryuunosuke said flatly. "Round up every single officer in this branch. No one leaves."
By this point, Vilas was already a broken man. He couldn’t win in a fight, and there was no escape.
And if this place was exposed to the world? He’d be ruined. Utterly.
Meanwhile, at Navy Headquarters...
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku! Urgent news!"
A communications officer burst into the office, carrying a video Den Den Mushi tightly in his arms.
"Captain Ryuunosuke of the Dragon Hunter Pirates... he’s live broadcasting!"
"What do you mean?!" Sengoku snapped. "Wasn’t he in the Sabaody Archipelago?! What’s being broadcast?!"
There was unease in Sengoku’s chest. Something was wrong.
The officer set the Den Den Mushi down. A live feed began to play.
Ryuunosuke and Akame appeared on-screen, standing inside a lavish Navy base.
What came next shook Sengoku to the core.
On other feeds across different kingdoms and towns, the same broadcast was airing. And Ryuunosuke wasn’t just standing there—he was explaining everything.
"This here? This is Morgans’ favorite kind of story," Ryuunosuke quipped sarcastically.
"Morgans..." Sengoku clenched his teeth. "That damn birdbrain... he’ll air anything just for clout!"
The irony burned. Morgans and Ryuunosuke had bad blood. Ryuunosuke once captured all of Morgans’ news birds—and roasted them.
"Get Morgans on the line. Now!" Sengoku growled.
When Morgans appeared on the line, his tone was playful.
"What? I’m just a simple journalist. News is news, Admiral."
"You’re pushing it, Morgans!" Sengoku’s voice thundered.
"What’s got you so worked up, hmm? Is it related to what I’m airing?"
Sengoku wanted to reach through the line and strangle him.
"What do you want? Name your price. Stop the broadcast!"
Morgans didn’t hesitate.
"Give me the rubbing. The one kept in your headquarters."
He had always known Morgans might know of its existence—but this request was different.
"Who put you up to this? Who needs it?"
"Fleet Admiral, this isn’t a negotiation. Your so-called justice is crumbling in real time."
"Keep stalling, and I’ll keep rolling tape."
Sengoku’s jaw tightened.
Morgans had him cornered.
"Fine! You’ll get it. Just shut it down. Now!"
"Already done. I’m a very efficient man, after all."
The broadcast stopped immediately.
"A pleasure doing business, Fleet Admiral. Oh, and don’t forget... I still have the originals. My news bird will be waiting at Marineford."
Click. The line went dead.
Sengoku leaned back in his chair, his face a mask of defeat.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku..."
It was Chief of Staff Tsuru entering the room.
"Give us a moment," she told the communications officer.
Once the room was cleared, she turned back to the Sengoku.
"You’re aware of everything now?"
"We need to act fast. The longer we wait, the more damage this will do."
Sengoku nodded grimly.
"Borsalino’s protecting the Celestial Dragons, so he’s out."
"Send Sakazuki," Tsuru said calmly. "He won’t let anyone walk free."
Even though she didn’t agree with Sakazuki’s extreme form of justice, he was the right tool for this cleanup.
With Kizaru (Borsalino) occupied and Aokiji (Kuzan) the only Admiral remaining, it was risky.
If Whitebeard attacked during this chaos...
"Send him," Sengoku said with a heavy sigh. "Let Sakazuki bring Ryuunosuke in, and arrest every officer involved."
"Even if they’re Navy, they crossed the line."
"We’re supposed to represent justice..."
"Look at us. Pirates exposing us. What a damn joke."
The Grand Line had never been stable since Ryuunosuke appeared.
And now, the Dragon Hunter Pirates were stirring up another storm.
Who knew what chaos would follow next?
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