Chapter 322: Chapter 322: World Government Recruitment

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Faced with Whitebeard's threat, Garp hesitated for a long time before agreeing.

If Whitebeard truly unleashed his wrath, no one here could return alive except him.

Their mission was to stall Whitebeard, and that had almost been accomplished.

As agreed, Whitebeard retreated.

"Contact the folks at CPO and tell them Whitebeard is back."

Garp's expression was still relatively relaxed.

He hadn't received any critical updates, meaning the mission hadn't completely failed, and Ace's safety was likely still secured.

However, Bogart, Garp's right-hand man, looked grave:

"We just tried, but we haven't been able to make contact."

Garp was taken aback, his heart sinking again.

After a long silence, he sighed:

"Forget it, Ace, you'll have to rely on your own luck."

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Ten days later, Senju Tobirama returned to Marineford alone. Waiting for him were the Five Elders, fuming with anger.

This time, the World Government had taken massive losses.

They had lost not only Marine personnel but also an elite team of Cipher Pol members, including a user of a rare Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit.

Only Senju Tobirama made it back; all other CP members were killed.

If the Five Elders hadn't learned the details through various channels, they might have suspected Tobirama of being a Revolutionary Army spy.

But this incident wasn't entirely his fault.

Tobirama's strategy had been sound, but they had overestimated the combat power of the CP organization.

They hadn't expected Uchiha Sasuke to possess the power to destroy an entire island instantly.

Ultimately, the World Government bore the responsibility for underestimating Sasuke.

When Aokiji had previously been defeated, they had simply assumed he was careless and that Sasuke's abilities countered him well.

They had rated Sasuke's strength at an Admiral candidate level which was short of an admiral.

Now, they realized they had grossly underestimated him; Sasuke was on par with the Four Emperors.

And what disturbed the Five Elders even more was the emergence of another threat: Uchiha Madara.

He had fought both Naruto and Sasuke single-handedly, engaging them in a grueling three- day battle.

Although he was slightly bested in the end, he hadn't been defeated outright.

And this, despite Naruto and Sasuke not being in peak condition.

According to reports, Uchiha Madara's Conqueror's Haki was nearly unmatched, even surpassing that of the renowned red-haired Shanks.

"Tobirama..."

"Is there any news about the Konoha Village that the Golden Fox Admiral mentioned? What exactly is there, and why are there so many formidable individuals coming from there all of a sudden?"

The blond Elder, barely containing his frustration, asked in a grave tone.

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"The Golden Fox Admiral has no navigational knowledge of Konoha's location. We have no leads."

"Should we capture the Golden Fox and use... more persuasive methods?" suggested the Elder wielding a sword, his voice cold.

"That's not appropriate," countered the Elder with the mustache.

"We've observed the Golden Fox. He's as steadfast in his beliefs as Garp. If he says he doesn't know, he truly doesn't."

"We can't afford to risk destabilizing our combat forces. Moving against the Golden Fox could unsettle the entire Marine force."

Naruto had recently demonstrated his strength, gaining widespread support and solidifying his connection to Garp, making any action against him a risky move for the government.

"I agree; we shouldn't make a move against him. In fact, we should reward him," added the Elder with the white curls.

"Approve Sengoku's request and make him the fourth Admiral."

"As for Konoha, let the CP organization continue their investigation," the blond Elder replied coldly.

"That's easier said than done," Another Elder said.

"The CP organization is already stretched thin and lacks the resources to expand their reach

across the seas."

The Elders fell silent, each aware of the limitations they faced.

But Senju Tobirama's eyes brightened.

The opportunity he had been waiting for had finally arrived.

"Respected Five Elders, I have a suggestion."

The Elders turned to him.

"Why don't we initiate a worldwide recruitment?"

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A few days later, a series of major events shook the entire world.

News of Sasuke's intense duel with Naruto and Uchiha Madara's feat of fighting two powerful opponents at once quickly spread.

Then, the Marines and the World Government made several announcements.

Uzumaki Naruto was officially appointed as the fourth Marine Admiral-Golden Fox Admiral!

Portgas D. Ace's bounty was updated to 840 million Berries!

Uchiha Sasuke's bounty was increased to 2.36 billion Berries!

Uchiha Madara's bounty was raised to 2.83 billion Berries!

But the most shocking development was the World Government's decision to open recruitment to powerful fighters worldwide, allowing them to become Marine officers

directly.

Hearing the news, countless strong individuals across the world and the Grand Line flocked to

Marineford.

Meanwhile, Senju Tobirama remained in the shadows, carefully selecting candidates for the

CP organization.

The Five Elders were highly pleased.

The Marines' strength had increased substantially, and the CP organization had gained

talented new members.

The only oddity was the names of some recruits-

Second Tsuchikage, Third Mizukage, and others with similar yet peculiar titles...

In the capital of the Seven Waters, Colt reviewed the latest news, feeling quite satisfied.

Senju Tobirama, ever the capable strategist, had executed a brilliant maneuver.

His scheming and command of power rivaled the highest levels.

With one strategic move against Whitebeard, everyone gained something.

Naruto and Sasuke enjoyed a fierce battle, showcasing their growth.

Kisame seized the opportunity to claim the title of Shichibukai, successfully taking control of

Fish-Man Island.

Senju Tobirama further solidified his standing with the Five Elders and infiltrated the CP organization, gradually exerting his influence.

Even the Marines' strength had significantly increased, pleasing the World Government.

It was an operation with no losers.