Speaking of which, this matter is also deeply connected to Law and Kuma, who had attended the concert.
If these two miracle doctors had not worked together to sustain Uta's life and buy time for treatment, Shanks's daughter would probably have died.
Therefore, in order to thank everyone for their help, this banquet was specially held.
When facing the bill, Shanks did not hesitate at all and paid it immediately. He also kept his promise and directly paid three times the amount, which is nine hundred million belly.
Even though the Red Hair Pirates only had a little over one hundred million belly on their ship, Shanks did not try to default on the debt. He even promised that the remaining money would be paid within a month.
The banquet lasted the entire night. By the next day, the Red Hair Pirates, who should have been drunk, had already woken up early, and every one of them looked energetic.
They were preparing to leave.
As for Uta, Shanks decided to let her stay here to recuperate. Although they were very worried about her condition, at this time, they simply could not stay and accompany her.
Moreover, as one of the Four Emperors, if they remained here too long, it would definitely attract the attention of the World Government.
So they could only entrust Uta to the Umbrella Corporation for care.
Ian did not refuse this. He only told them to pay the recuperation fees later.
This request stunned everyone in the Red Hair Pirates for a moment. Then they burst into hearty laughter, and Shanks patted his chest and promised that he would definitely pay triple the recuperation fees.
"Thank you for the help, Ian."
Shanks looked at Ian seriously, then, as if remembering something, continued, "I heard that Whitebeard met with you before?"
"Yes, we just made a deal."
"A deal?"
Shanks froze for a moment. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but he seemed hesitant. Finally, he let out a long sigh, and his tone became serious again.
"Although I don't know what you two are planning to do, the World Government is not as simple as it appears on the surface. Ian, if you run into any trouble, you can tell me. The Red Hair Pirates will definitely not refuse."
After saying that, as the captain of the Red Hair Pirates, he did not hesitate any further. He turned around directly, led his crew onto the ship, and ordered the navigator to raise the sails.
Only after the ship had left the dock of Ohara did a trace of complexity appear in Shanks' eyes. He shook his head and murmured softly: "Unfortunately, you are not the one everyone has been waiting for."
…
"They've left?"
Looking at the departing Red Hair Pirates, Zephyr also shook his head with emotion. "I thought they would stay a few more days. Speaking of which, I never expected that guy to actually have a daughter."
As the former Chief Instructor of the Marine Headquarters and someone who had lived through that era, he knew Shanks's identity.
"It can't be helped. The adventure on this sea has already entered a critical stage."
Ian shrugged, seemingly unsurprised by this. "He couldn't possibly stay here for long."
As he spoke, he turned his head again and looked at Zephyr beside him, his eyes flickering slightly.
"Make the preparations. It's time for us to set off as well."
...
Marine Headquarters.
That sudden purge made Marine Headquarters even more cohesive.
Even the World Government had not noticed that Marine Headquarters seemed to be faintly slipping out of their control.
After all, everything appeared to be an accident, an accident that occurred in Egghead.
Combined with the mole (Doflamingo) within CP0, the World Government did not detect anything at all.
Moreover, Vegapunk's incident and the sudden appearance of Joy Boy meant they simply had no mood right now to concern themselves with matters inside Marine Headquarters. They didn't even have the time to remain vigilant against the extremely vicious Umbrella Corporation.
Especially because of Imu-sama's dissatisfied, supreme, and cold voice at the time, which made them not dare to act rashly anymore.
Therefore, taking advantage of this period, the new Fleet Admiral of Marine Headquarters, Fleet Admiral Aokiji, seized the opportunity to consolidate, purge, and take control of the forces within Marine Headquarters.
At the same time, during the World Military Draft, he aggressively recruited Marines who shared the same ideals, filling the losses Marine Headquarters had suffered during this time.
There was also the most important objective… which was to eliminate the will of the World Government that remained within Marine Headquarters.
That's right.
Just as Kuzan had said before… he wanted to change Marine Headquarters.
Even though the previous Fleet Admiral, Sengoku, had already warned him that Marine Headquarters was not something that could be easily changed, no matter what, he still had to try.
Even if failure had already been destined ahead, he would not give up easily.
And right now was also a good opportunity. Unlike other Fleet Admirals, he had a rather good partner out in the world, a partner whom even the World Government did not dare to act against recklessly.
Although that guy still refused to join Marine Headquarters and drift across the seas, he could still move forward together with him toward the justice they dreamed of.
At the same time, at this very moment… a new era had already arrived.
Even though there were still many foolish people denying the arrival of the new era, they ultimately could not stop the tides of a new age from sweeping in.
And this new era was different from the previous ones…
Unlike that fake individual, the God of Sun, who existed only in legend, had truly appeared.
Therefore, at this moment, the World Government simply had no time to deal with Marine Headquarters, and this was his opportunity.
Kuzan understood his goal very clearly. Even though he had already become Fleet Admiral and had witnessed even more darkness, he still had not abandoned the justice he pursued in his heart.
In fact, after sitting in this position, he had displayed unexpected iron-blooded resolve, persistence, and coldness.
There was none of the laziness he once had.
He was even more hardworking than the previous diligent Fleet Admiral!
"Rear-Admiral Sutton violated the regulations of Marine Headquarters. He is temporarily demoted to Captain rank and immediately reassigned as base commander of the West Blue branch!"
"Vice-Admiral Tin ignored the mission issued by Marine Headquarters. He will be reassigned to the New World."
"Rear-Admiral Enchi…"