The Holy Land, Mary Geoise, the seat of the World Government.
After watching the video, the Five Elders looked at each other with puzzled expressions.
"Tailed Beast?! One-Tailed Shukaku! I didn't know there were such terrifying creatures on the Grand Line…"
"This is my first time hearing about it too! Could this be a power that existed in history…"
"Could there be history that our World Government doesn't know about…"
"What does Im-sama think about the Tailed Beast…"
"Im-sama didn't say anything…"
…
The Five Elders exchanged confused glances.
As the rulers of the World Government, which had dominated the world for eight hundred years, the Five Elders knew many secrets that others didn't.
Though the World Government had sealed historical texts, anyone who researched them would face destruction.
In fact, to hide the existence of these texts, the World Government had issued a Buster Call and destroyed a scholar-populated island called Ohara, wiping out all archaeology.
However, the Five Elders were still very familiar with the contents recorded in the historical texts.
It was because of their knowledge of the information in those texts that they were so bewildered.
Because, in their memories, there was no mention of so-called Tailed Beasts in history.
But now, a terrifying Tailed Beast appeared in this future video.
How could they, the Five Elders, not be surprised?
"No matter what, there's a powerful creature called a Tailed Beast that's probably sealed in Alabasta…"
"Such a terrifying creature must be in the World Government's possession…"
"We need to immediately dispatch people to the Kingdom of Alabasta and take control of the Tailed Beast's power…"
"I agree. The World Government absolutely cannot let go of such a powerful force…"
"Send members of the CP organization to the Kingdom of Alabasta. Make sure you acquire the Tailed Beast's power…"
"However, the One-Tailed Shukaku seems to be in a sealed state right now. It needs the blood of a Celestial Dragon to break the seal…"
"Then have the CP organization members take a Celestial Dragon to the Kingdom of Alabasta…"
…
The Five Elders discussed with each other and quickly finalized their plan.
Since they knew that the Kingdom of Alabasta possessed a powerful Tailed Beast, how could they, the World Government, let it slip away!
As for using the Celestial Dragon's blood to break the seal, the Five Elders didn't care.
The World Government had plenty of Celestial Dragons.
Killing one Celestial Dragon to gain a powerful Tailed Beast, this was a worthwhile exchange no matter how you looked at it.
"And we can't let the members of the Akatsuki organization go either…"
"Akatsuki's strength is a serious threat to the World Government…"
"Those two, the Scorpion of the Sand, and Deidara, definitely need to be eliminated…"
"Leave eliminating Akatsuki to the Marines…"
…
The Five Elders quickly formulated their action plan.
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Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
In a conference room, the high-ranking officials of the Marines, led by Fleet Admiral Sengoku, gathered together.
"Everyone, I think you've all seen the future video in the sky!..."
Sengoku's face was grim.
"Damn it… those damn Akatsuki members, they have to be killed…"
Before Sengoku could finish his sentence, the furious Akainu slammed his fist onto the table in front of him.
The immense force created a large hole in the conference table.
Akainu was furious. He was particularly angry.
He was actually defeated by pirates, and the video was broadcast across the entire sea.
He was essentially losing face to the whole world.
"Oh dear, Akatsuki's strength is truly terrifying! And the One-Tailed Shukaku is so scary too!…"
Kizaru acted like he was frightened.
"The strength of Akatsuki and this creature called the Tailed Beast, they're really incredibly terrifying…"
Aokiji's expression was also grave.
As fellow Marine admirals, they were very clear about Akainu's strength.
Since Akainu was defeated by this creature called the Tailed Beast, they wouldn't stand a chance either if they faced it.
"Sengoku, what are the World Government's orders!…"
Marine Staff Officer Tsuru looked at Sengoku.
"Well… the World Government has given orders for us to absolutely eliminate the members of Akatsuki…"
Sengoku said with a grave tone.
Although only two members of Akatsuki appeared, both displayed terrifying strength, and they weren't easy to eliminate.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I'll take care of the members of Akatsuki!…"
"I'll let them know the justice of the Marines…"
Akainu immediately volunteered.
"Well… Akainu, don't rush… I understand how you feel…"
"The members of Akatsuki definitely need to be eliminated, but we don't have any information on their whereabouts…"
"Even the information we have about Akatsuki comes from the future video…"
Sengoku first calmed down the agitated Akainu, then frowned and said.
As Fleet Admiral, Sengoku was also very aware of the threat of Akatsuki, and he was also eager to eliminate the members of Akatsuki.
But the Marines didn't have any information on Akatsuki.
The information the Marines possessed about Akatsuki was also obtained from the future video in the sky.
So, even if the Marines wanted to eliminate Akatsuki's members, they couldn't find them.
"Hmm… Sengoku…"
Marine Staff Officer Tsuru thought for a moment, seeming to have an idea, and then said.
"Through the future video, the events in the Kingdom of Alabasta have spread across the sea…"
"I think now that the members of Akatsuki have seen this, they'll also pay attention to the Tailed Beast in the Kingdom of Alabasta. The members of Akatsuki should be heading to the Kingdom of Alabasta…"
Sengoku's eyes lit up after listening to Staff Officer Tsuru's words.
"Tsuru, you're right…"
"Akatsuki's target is the Tailed Beast…"
"Now that news of the Tailed Beast has been leaked, Akatsuki won't let it go…"
"Akatsuki's members will definitely go to the Kingdom of Alabasta…"
"In that case, Akainu, you take your men and lay an ambush for Akatsuki's members in the Kingdom of Alabasta!…"
Sengoku pondered for a moment before saying to Akainu.
"Yes… I'll set out immediately. I will absolutely kill the members of Akatsuki…"
Akainu stood up and said with a determined tone.
"Akainu, remember, the members of Akatsuki are extremely powerful… Be careful…"
Seeing Akainu walk out, Sengoku reminded him.
Through the video, Sengoku was very clear that Akatsuki's members were extremely powerful.
Even if Akainu was a Marine admiral, he could still be injured if he was careless.
"I understand…"
Hearing Sengoku's words, Akainu replied and continued to walk out.