Actually, it's completely different, a fifty-five billion bounty from more than twenty years ago compared to a fifty-two billion bounty now, they're not in the same league at all, and the level of danger isn't the same at all.
Back then, the average bounty for Great Pirates did not exceed one billion; the most dangerous was Rocks, who disregarded the Heavenly Celestial Dragon everywhere and attacked them constantly. His bounty was the highest at the time, but that was where the danger lay too.
Gol D. Roger couldn't stand out at the time; it was only after he found the Grand Treasure that he had fifty-five billion, and successfully replaced Rocks' reputation, causing people to gradually forget.
Increasing Sage's bounty would diminish Gol D. Roger's reputation on the seas until he was completely forgotten, and then target Sage, so the Pirates would no longer be a threat.
"Creating momentum for him isn't bad."
Tensei said, "The ultimate treasure, I think it could be given to him. Those who set sail don't care about the world's truth; what they want is treasures, power, and prestige, all possessed by the Flag of Disaster. Since that's the case, might as well spread a rumor..."
"The final treasure is everything Sage possesses. Defeat Sage, and you shall attain all that, including O'hara."
He leaned back slightly and said, "A world without laws can also be used as a weapon; he can nullify the laws of a nation, and others can do the same. Let the New World become the most chaotic place, throwing all the evil in there."
"Oh~ You truly live up to Tensei; your mind is really sharp."
Kizaru said with a chuckle, "But doing this would terminate our contract."
"Not now, at least wait until our hands are free; things are tense at the top right now. I've submitted this proposal, and it's up to them when to act." Tensei said.
He wasn't foolish; using this tactic on Sage now would have that guy abandon all plans just to cause deliberate destruction for them.
We must wait until we have the opportunity and strength to strategize on this front.
"Decide on that yourself."
Akainu said, then looked at the almost destroyed island, now turning into an Iceburg, clenching his fist, "That Kuzan... Is he still incorrigible?"
Upon hearing this, everyone paused, remaining silent.
"Admiral Aokiji..." Tensei was silent for a while, about to say something, but was immediately interrupted by Akainu.
"He is no longer an Admiral! That bastard quit the Navy!"
Akainu shouted angrily, "Now, how do we decide his bounty?"
Tensei shook his head, "The impact is negative, knowing that Kuzan joined the Blackbeard Pirates is rare. As long as we don't issue a Wanted Order, the public won't know about it; the Wanted Order is the true method to make the world recognize someone. We don't even know what Kuzan intends to do, better to wait and see."
His Wanted Order has been delayed, and it won't be issued.
Whether from camaraderie or influence, telling others that an Admiral became a Pirate would only affect their own reputation.
Especially at this juncture where rebellion is everywhere.
Similarly, a Wanted Order won't be issued randomly for Fujitora, who was taken by Sage.
However, the latter is better; he was drafted during the World Recruitment, has been in the Navy for less than two years, and lacks a foundation within the Navy as he isn't a traditional member.
Many in the world don't even know there's such an Admiral; if he truly does something dangerous, it won't be too late to issue a bounty then.
"As for Mr. Garp..."
Tensei thought for a moment, his voice sinking, "My suggestion is... Sacrifice."
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New World.
Prodence Kingdom.
Unlike Dressrosa as a standalone island, this kingdom sits on an island with three countries; its island isn't small, somewhat like O'hara Main Island, with plains and mountains.
Within the kingdom, there are rich deposits of lead and iron ore, and the citizens value strength and honor, regularly hosting martial arts tournaments.
However, the three countries have recently started a war over resources, fighting like a chaotic mess; otherwise, the King wouldn't have participated personally in Dressrosa's combat tournament at that time.
For the sake of the Flame-Flame Fruit.
The King Elizabello II didn't acquire the fruit, and returned to personally lead his army in continued combat; however, if they were fighting like a chaotic mess then, now it's blood flowing like a river.
Because Sage upgraded the weapons they sold.
Not sold here, upgraded.
Because from the beginning, even before Doflamingo's failure, Sage's weapons business had already been conducted here; initially, it was Doflamingo smuggling, then himself.
In Sage's eyes, such a country should be used properly, first conducting business until it loses value, then annexing it.
But now plans changed; in the face of a larger market, these three countries naturally weren't in Sage's sight, preparing for conquest.
After all, they've consumed each other quite a bit.
At this moment, at the intersection of the three countries, soldiers are mixed in together, with sounds of fighting and gunfire complementing explosions and destruction of buildings, bodies lying everywhere, medics constantly dragging people back.
"Your Majesty, do you plan to act personally?"
Military officer Dagama wielded twin blades, protecting the warming-up King Elizabello II on the battlefield, laughed, "With your action, those people will surely flee in terror."
Their King once performed the feat of destroying a fortress with a single punch.
The man, using his innate powerful physique, unleashed the heavy punch known as the "King's Fist," instantly penetrating enemy country fortifications in one hit. This feat has happened once, and doing it again would be the same.
"There's no other choice; our national strength isn't equal to theirs."
Elizabello II briskly swung his fists to warm up, but gritted his teeth in frustration, "Damn Flag of Disaster, upgrading the war again!"
He didn't want a prolonged fight, which is why he wanted the Flame-Flame Fruit, relying on Logia-type power to make the other two countries surrender, reducing casualties.
The result was that instead of achieving that aim, it intensified.
The other two countries' weapons have clearly leveled up, initially causing them to retreat on the battlefield, forcing him to personally join and acquiring some weapons to maintain the situation.
The key is, the weapons he bought don't match the volume the other two countries purchased; they've only given him such a small amount!
The war hasn't ended, yet its intensity has escalated several steps!
This is all due to the Flag of Disaster!
He looked up at the sky, faintly seeing an invisible hand covering this place.
He knew, just as the other two kings knew, even the nobles all knew.
But there's no stopping it.
If others buy weapons, do you buy or not?
As a King, placing hope on an enemy country is impossible, leading to the nation's demise.
But buying weapons subjects you to manipulation, with casualties and military strength constantly changing shape under that hand's control.
If the Flag of Disaster's reputation weren't so poor, he would have considered flying its flag to ensure safety.
What joining country status... Continuing like this would leave no people to worry about joining country status.
"This time, annihilate them completely!"
Elizabello II made up his mind, "This can't go on! We must destroy these two countries, Dagama, protect..."
Bang!
He hadn't finished his words when a lead bullet suddenly shot from afar, piercing through Dagama's head, causing him to fall to the ground, bleeding.
"Dagama!!"
Elizabello II shouted and turned to the gunfire site, seeing figures on motorcycles stirring up dust, quickly approaching.
The leader smiled maliciously, licking his lips, golden hair flapping in the wind, beside him a sniper, gun muzzle still smoking.
"Bellamy!!"
Elizabello II quickly identified the Pirate who appeared in Dressrosa before, seeing them arrive, dismount, he asked sternly:
"How did you come here!"
"I landed from your port, don't worry."
Bellamy dismounted with an evil grin, twisting his neck, "Before arriving here, all resistance has been eliminated, only your battlefield remains!"
As he spoke, massive motorcycle shadows stirred up dust at the rear of the other two countries' armies.
"This time, we deployed ten thousand troops, surrounding this area, determined to eradicate you here."
Bellamy laughed, "The Governor no longer needs you, all of you shall fall under our command!"