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What in the world?
Even the highly experienced Five Elders (Gorōsei) were stunned. Were they available for a casual chat with just anyone? Especially a pirate!
Topman Warcury (Wò Qiū Lì Shèng), the Warrior God of Law, immediately barked coldly, "What's in your heads! Why do you interrupt us with every piece of nonsense?"
The staff member, terrified, instantly dropped to his knees.
"Reporting to Warcury-sei! Sith Auguro contacted Spandam and threatened that if he couldn't speak with the Five Elders, he would publish the Pluton blueprints for all to see!"
"What?!" The Five Elders were aghast.
Topman Warcury roared, "Those are the Pluton blueprints! Would he actually dare to make them public?"
"Uh... that's what he said!" the staff member stammered fearfully.
"Hahaha..."
At this moment, Marcus Mars, the Warrior God of Environment, burst out laughing.
"It seems we have all underestimated this fellow!"
"Go! Bring the Visual Den Den Mushi (video phone-snail). Let me hear what this young man has to say!"
The staff member brought over the Den Den Mushi, and Auguro's voice rang out.
"The Five Elders, is it? It's a pleasure to finally meet you!"
Topman Warcury said coldly, "A mere mediocre pirate dares to crown himself 'King'! What do you, a buffoon, want with us?"
"Heh! The World Government has only been around for 800 years, and you truly believe yourselves to be the Kings of the World?"
"Hiding from the history you dare not face—what is there to be proud of?"
Auguro's retort was even more cutting, directly trampling the entire World Government underfoot.
"Insolence!"
Topman Warcury rose in fury, and terrifying Conqueror's Haki swept out like a violent hurricane. The Den Den Mushi shook violently, nearly failing.
The Void Century (Blank Century) was the World Government's biggest taboo—no one was allowed to touch it!
"Sith Auguro! Don't think that because you escaped one Buster Call you can do whatever you want!"
"I know Nico Robin is currently under your command! But if you dare to research the Poneglyphs, I guarantee you and everything you possess will be utterly destroyed!"
Since the Void Century was concerned, the Five Elders abandoned all pretense of dignity and threatened him directly.
Auguro clicked his tongue, disdainfully.
"Who is interested in your history? It's nothing more than a story of a successful party and a defeated party, and I've heard over a hundred variations already!"
In his previous life on Earth, ancient civilizations had thousands of years of glorious history. Stories about the transition of power and the rise and fall of dynasties were clichés.
Tampering with history and slandering opponents were commonplace. To create a "Void Century" like in the One Piece world was the bottom rung of low-level political maneuvering.
Hearing Auguro's words, Topman Warcury felt a lump stuck in his chest—unable to go up or down, profoundly uncomfortable. On one hand, he didn't want Auguro to research the Void Century, and the man was clearly showing no interest.
But for Auguro to act as if he couldn't even bother to look at it, making their rigorous defense of the Void Century look like the antics of clowns seeking trouble, was deeply vexing.
Unconsciously, even the Five Elders hadn't realized it, but Auguro had subtly gained the upper hand in this negotiation!
Auguro calmly changed the subject.
"Enough! I'm not here to discuss history with you; I'm concerned about the future!"
"If I'm not mistaken, you must currently be figuring out how to destroy Water Seven and my Empire, right?"
"Hmph! A nation founded by a pirate dares to call itself an 'Empire'! You're not afraid of tripping over your own tongue!" Topman Warcury seized the opportunity to unleash a wave of harsh mockery.
Unfortunately, the mockery was irrelevant to Auguro. He calmly counterattacked, "Hasn't Charlotte Linlin's Totto Land Kingdom been flourishing and its name spread across the Grand Line?"
"And I haven't seen you manage to wipe out that pirate nation, have I?"
"Truly, compared to actual strength, your toughest asset is your mouth!"
The staff member holding the Den Den Mushi nearly collapsed! My heavens! Is he openly insulting the Five Elders? Am I going to be killed to ensure silence? The staff member regretted ever taking Spandam's application!
However, the Five Elders were still the Five Elders. Having managed the World Government for so many years, they quickly regained their composure.
Topman Warcury suppressed his rage and sneered.
"Heh! After all that talk, aren't you just trying to get us to let you off, like we did with Totto Land Kingdom?"
"What makes you think you can compare yourself to Charlotte Linlin?"
Though the world generally regarded the Four Emperors and the Marine Admirals as being on the same level, true powerhouses knew that in a one-on-one fight to the death, the Marine Admiral would definitely lose!
That's how much weight the title of Sea Emperor carried!
Auguro said calmly, "Did Aokiji not tell you that Soi Fon is merely the Captain of my Second Division?"
"Are you so certain that I have no other Captains at my side?"
The Five Elders fell silent. Emotionally, they refused to believe Auguro had any more Admiral-level powerhouses under him!
After all, throughout the entire Grand Line, no faction outside the World Government and Navy could field two Admiral-level forces simultaneously. Not even the Four Emperors!
But rationally, they had to consider the possibility! If the opponent truly had two or more Admiral-level powerhouses, their mission to destroy Water Seven would be virtually guaranteed to fail!
The risk was too great!
Their investigation into Auguro's past had provided absolutely no explanation for why so many powerhouses had suddenly appeared and rallied under his banner! This mystery, which was beyond their control, made them extremely uneasy. Was it a bluff, or was it true?
At this point, Auguro continued, "Furthermore, you should know that the Pluton blueprints are no longer in Water Seven!"
"Even Iceberg doesn't know Franky's whereabouts! But he did say that if anything happens to Water Seven or Iceberg, he will completely expose the Pluton blueprints he holds!"
"A copy for every Four Emperor and the Revolutionary Army!"
"Are you certain you want to risk such a massive escalation for a war that yields nothing?"
Topman Warcury stated firmly, "This is not a war that yields nothing! It's about the World Government's prestige!"
"Tsk!" Auguro sneered.
"If the Pluton blueprints fall into the hands of those ambitious individuals, it won't just be your prestige—the stability of the World Government will also be shaken, won't it?"
"Wouldn't peace be better? All you truly care about is the so-called 'Balance,' isn't it?"
The Five Elders' eyes narrowed.
"It seems you know quite a bit, don't you?"
"Haha! Not that much!"
Auguro gave a light laugh, but his tone immediately became serious.
"Aside from the Pluton blueprints, don't forget that Soi Fon is a genuine powerhouse who can rival a Marine Admiral!"
"And she can fly!"
"If you can't capture her, are you sure the Celestial Dragons in Mariejois can withstand her retaliation?"