Chapter 184: The Five Elders' Concerns
Kong was also constantly boosting the morale of the Marines.
Besides development, Kong was also starting to clean up the Four Seas Faction.
The existence of the Four Seas Faction severely endangered the cohesion of the Marines.
Especially the current situation where the Four Seas Faction was insubordinate, colluding with those Member Nations and various Factions in the Four Seas, made Kong deeply detest them.
Anyway, what needed cleaning up was just those officers.
Under absolute strength, Kong decisively resolved the issue, gaining control over the Four Seas Navy and beginning to re-establish a new order in the Four Seas.
In this process, the Marines still needed to constantly recover strength and reinforce their numbers.
This was necessary for World stability and maintaining the World Government's rule.
The necessary funds still had to be allocated, which would make things difficult for the Army and various departments.
Especially now, the Celestial Dragons' annual "living expenses" had not decreased much, accounting for a large portion of the World Government's finances.
What was truly troublesome was the World Government, the Five Elders.
They immediately dispatched Agents and Marines to form a Search Team to gather intelligence about Impel Down, wanting to find out exactly what had happened inside.
Impel Down was also the face of the World Government, a symbol of deterrence, and had to be rebuilt.
However, only a part could be rebuilt temporarily.
The World Government currently couldn't afford that much money; it would take at least several years.
"Should we use that weapon and eliminate this group of Pirates all at once?"
The Warrior God of Law, Saint Warcury, said through gritted teeth, gripping his fist tightly.
He was extremely angry.
As a Five Elder, personally participating in battle and still losing greatly affected his prestige within the World Government.
He even considered it a lifelong disgrace.
The casualties among five Celestial Dragons and the World Government's elite had an impact that was truly too great.
Currently, Saint Warcury was eager to completely destroy this great enemy who had repeatedly caused them trouble.
"No, this is our trump card. Once used, it will be exposed," Saint Nusjuro said, shaking his head in refusal.
"Even if we were to use it, the authority isn't with us. We need to inform That Person."
"Moreover, the energy consumption of using it once is truly too great. We simply cannot use it a second time in a short period. If someone targets us then, it will be troublesome."
That weapon couldn't be used just because they wanted to.
As Five Elders, even Saint Peter, who has just joined their group, clearly knows that this is also what they are concerned about.
If that weapon could truly be used casually, The Great Sea would have long ago become a place where the World Government's voice alone dominated.
Unfortunately, that was not the case.
The World Government possesses the ancient weapon "Heavenly King".
This is also a national treasure of the Celestial Dragons, possessing terrifying power capable of destroying nations.
The energy consumption of using this weapon is extremely immense.
Once they used the Heavenly King.
Although the Rocks Pirates would be eliminated.
But those neutral Superpowers and Factions hidden in the shadows would all unite and attack the World Government.
At that time, it would be dangerous.
How could these Factions not know the World Government's secrets? Each of them has existed for over eight hundred years.
The hidden "D" might even make a move.
Eliminating the Rocks Pirates and erasing Honeycomb Island from the map would certainly be good.
It would make the World Government's prestige reach its peak.
At the same time, it would also cause the World Government to enter an unprecedented period of decline.
The true foundation for the World Government to stand at the peak of the World is the "Heavenly King".
It can be said that as long as the Heavenly King has the power of a single shot, it can deter all Factions, making them not dare to act rashly.
Moreover, this wasn't something they could decide.
"Wait patiently. It won't be too late to make a move when that time truly comes."
The Science Defense Warrior God, Saint Saturn, said calmly.
"I have already discovered a good prospect, a young scientist named Vegapunk. He exhibits astonishing research talent, but I am still observing."
"If he truly has that kind of talent, I don't mind taking him under my wing, giving him access to that weapon, and having him research and develop stronger energy equipment."
"If we possess stronger energy, capable of allowing the mother flame to be used multiple times in a short period, what else would there be for us to fear?"
"Then let's wait. What we lack least is time."
Saint Warcury also calmed down.
He was just speaking out of momentary anger; the pride of a Celestial Dragon made it difficult for him to accept his own defeat.
Saint Saturn's words also made them see hope.
The "Heavenly King" is terrifying, but its powerful might is always accompanied by some flaws.
It should be known that the Heavenly King's energy technology had already reached the peak of perfection.
It was very difficult to continue improving it.
In these nearly eight hundred years, the World Government had also been constantly trying to find ways to improve energy technology, but unfortunately, they couldn't.
They had seen many excellent scientists, so even upon hearing Vegapunk's name, they weren't particularly moved.
There had simply been too many failures; they didn't even hold much hope.
Even regarding the ancient weapon "Pluto", which can destroy an Island with one shot, they knew that the number of bombardments Pluto could fire within a certain period was also limited.
However, the number definitely exceeds that of the "national treasure".
Although its power is slightly smaller, once it reaches a certain level, they are actually quite similar.
Therefore, the World Government has been pursuing the long-lost ancient weapon "Pluto".
"Regarding Impel Down, seal off the news, suppress it all, and reduce the impact to the minimum. Use Donovan's information to completely reverse the public opinion situation."
"If absolutely necessary, push all the responsibility onto Aises. Anyway, he's already dead."
"We can also portray the news of Aises fighting to the death, desperately eliminating the vast majority of the rioting Criminals, and finally dying in battle."
"No matter what, don't let it get linked to the Rocks Pirates in any way."
Having gone through multiple lessons from public opinion storms, the World Government already had experience.
It would be difficult for anyone to cause trouble.
If someone really did that, the World Government would be able to pinpoint exactly who it was, and at that time, they would naturally have a reason to take action.
"Agreed!"
"Agreed!"
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(end of chapter)