74 Chapter 74: One Department of Strength Equals the Whole Yonkou Combined

New World, Moby Dick.

"Oyaji, what do you think about the power of Urek Mazino that King Fortis said?" Marko asked with great interest.

The question from Marko immediately attracted the interest of all the members of the Whitebeard pirates who were currently with them.

"Gurarara~ I believe what King Fortis said is true" Whitebeard smirked, "Also, a stronger existence compared to Hashirama? Gurarara~ This world has become more interesting than before. I've been tired of sitting in the highest position for too long. However, what a shame. My current time is my peak time. I still want to have lunch with them."

"What are you saying, Oyaji?" Ace suddenly stood up from his seat, "Even though you are currently old. However, you are still a strong person. You can definitely surpass those people. You are the strongest in this world."

Everyone nodded excitedly. Whitebeard who heard this also smiled happily. This is what he's been looking for: family.

"Zehahaha~ Stronger compared to Hashirama? I guess… I really can't mess with this kingdom" Teach mumbled quietly, "Nevertheless… As long as they don't interfere in the pirate world's matters… I can still have a chance to do what I want to do… Zehahahaha…"

New World, Wano Kuni Kingdom, Onigashima Island.

"Worororor~ Stronger than Hashirama? This becomes more interesting. The world is becoming more interesting than before" Kaidou laughed excitedly upon hearing the information.

New World, Yukiyuri Island.

"Hey, Boss. Can you beat that guy called Urek Mazino?" Yasoop asked with a grin.

"Dahahaha… Don't joke? How could I possibly beat him?" Shanks just laughed excitedly and didn't care about who he was.

"Hahahaha… You're not cool, Boss." Lucky Roo immediately mocked him mercilessly.

Red Line, Marijoa, Gorosei Office.

"What do you think? Do you have to issue a fugitive to that person?" asked Sonoda seriously.

"We have to do it" Masato said coldly, "That person is one of the higher-ups of the Fortis Kingdom and he is the guard of the King of Fortis. We have to give him a bounty."

"Agreed" Ogata said coldly, "Even though he is currently not doing anything to us. However, his mere existence already carries a very dire threat to us."

Grand Line, Naval Headquarters, Meeting Room.

"Stronger than Hashirama? I'm interested in fighting him." Garp said with great interest.

"Ararara~ Garp-san wants to fight him? I'm interested who will win?" Aokiji asked with a smile.

"Don't be stupid, Garp" Sengoku suddenly said, "You will definitely lose that battle. You may not even be able to fight Hashirama Senju and with the presence of Urek Mazino whose strength is higher than Hashirama's. You will definitely lose."

"Are you underestimating me, Sengoku?" Garp said with a gloomy face.

"Stop you two!" Tsuru suddenly said seriously, "Instead of thinking such a stupid thing. We'd better think about the actions that the World Government will take. They will definitely feel a threat to Urek Mazino's existence and it's not impossible that they will issue a bounty on him even though Urek Mazino doesn't do anything about this to us."

Everyone fell silent hearing this.

"But… Even if they get a fugitive, isn't that none of our business?" Gion asked, "After all, the Fortis Kingdom did nothing to us and only to the World Government. We also don't have to worry about the fugitive problem that the World Government gives them as long as we don't clash with each other with them."

"As expected of Gion" Chaton said with a smile.

"That's right" Sengoku nodded, "Even though they have a fugitive. However, that is none of our business."

"I don't want to fight against them either~ " Kizaru said casually, "I still want to live comfortably. I will not provoke a force like the Fortis Kingdom"

"Hmph!" Even though Akainu didn't say it. Akainu also agreed to this. After all, until now the Fortis Kingdom has not committed any wrongdoing according to him and cannot be said to be a bad person.

New World, Prodance Kingdom, Projector Screen Place.

"Fufufu~ Stronger than Hashirama" Doflamingo smirked excitedly, "I wonder, how will the world respond if they find out I've established a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom? What is Sea Emperor? What is World Government? What is Navy? Nothing can stop me"

Doflamingo was currently becoming more and more eager to establish a cooperative relationship with the Kingdom of Fortis.

"However… I need to have another conversation with King Fortis. Whatever the conditions given by him. I definitely have to do it. I should be able to get a cooperative relationship agreement with this kingdom."

Meanwhile Mihawk who was currently watching was also from the Fortis Kingdom. Mihawk had not previously been very interested in the conversation that had taken place earlier. Mihawk only came to watch because he wanted to pass his time and also wanted to gather information about the Zanpakuto sword, Noble Phantasm sword, and Ignition sword. When Hancock brought up the topic, Mihawk was immediately excited because maybe with that he could get some information about the swords.

However, it is very unfortunate. The topic of conversation was immediately cut off by Ars and others. This made Mihawk very disappointed and wanted to leave immediately to continue his adventure in search of these swords. However, just as he was about to leave, another topic that piqued his interest was immediately pulled back.

The topic relates to the higher-ups of the Fortis Kingdom. Mihawk, who was in fact about to leave this place, immediately stopped his actions and watched again especially when he found out that the appearances of the higher-ups were about to appear. Mihawk's curiosity rose again because he wanted to know the appearance of the swordsmen in the Fortis Kingdom.

New World, Kingdom of Fortis, Octagon, Meeting Room.

"Okay. Let's move on. You can watch while eating the dish that is in front of you right now" Ars said with a smile.

Elizabello II, Hancock, and Neptune nodded. Even if they knew it wasn't polite. However, they couldn't resist the smell of the dish that was currently being served in front of them.

Ars then directly controlled his computer and immediately displayed an image of a man with long white hair, wearing clothes similar to the clothes worn by Ogata one of the Gorosei and carrying a very beautiful long white sword in his hand.

Mihawk and the swordsmen who were watching the picture immediately became serious. Even if they only looked at the image, all the swordsmen could tell that the person in front of him possessed extremely terrifying strength and also that the sword he was holding was not among the swords known to the current world.

"That sword…" Mihawk muttered seriously, " Is that one of Ignition's swords, White Our?" The look in Mihawk's eyes showed a feeling of joy upon seeing the image of Arie Hon

"Is that a sword classified as a higher grade sword than Saijo O Wazamono's sword" Ogata also muttered seriously, "What a beautiful sword…"

"I wonder, how is the power of a sword that can release such a powerful force upon finding its owner" Gion muttered.

All the swordsmen who were watching this meeting at the moment were staring with serious eyes at the image of Arie Hon

"The person in the picture is the leader of the Royal Palace Guard Department. Her name is Arie Hon. As you can see, he is a swordsman and also he is the strongest swordsman in the Fortis Kingdom. His own strength I have said before, He has the same level of power as Urek Mazino. Those two are the two individuals with the highest level of power in our kingdom."

"How does that compare to the strength of the current Best Swordsman in the World, Eagle Eyes, Mihawk?" Hancock asked with interest as she continued to eat her dish leisurely.

This question immediately aroused everyone's interest, especially Mihawk. Even though Mihawk knew himself that it was possible that this person's strength was stronger than his. However, there was no anger or strangeness in the look in his eyes. There was only a look of joy at this moment in his eyes.

"That's quite an interesting question" Ars said and continued, "Though Mihawk has strong strength as well as great swordsmanship. However, when compared to Arie Hon. I'm not sure he can win in that battle. Well, you must be quite curious about this, right? I myself have given a condition that must be met by Mihawk. Mihawk himself wants to fight with Arie Hon. However, Arie Hon has currently been given a mission by me and as long as it's not important, I won't withdraw her from that mission. However, as long as Mihawk can complete the conditions set by me to him. He will be able to fight with Arie Hon"

These words from Ars immediately caught everyone's interest.

"The battle between Eagle Eyes and Arie Hon? It will be the most spectacular battle if this happens?" Morgans who was currently watching the live broadcast exclaimed crazily.

Not only him, but everyone even the Ocean Emperors, Marines, and the World Government were interested in the battle.

"A condition?"

Meanwhile, for those who do not know about the conditions given by Ars, they ask about those conditions.

"Wait!" One of the spectators in the Prodance Kingdom suddenly shouted, "If the strength of Lord Arie Hon is stronger than Eagle Eyes, Mihawk. Doesn't that mean…" The audience paused for a moment and continued, "The title of the World's Strongest Swordsman should have changed, shouldn't it?"

Everyone who was there immediately fell silent hearing this even Mihawk who was currently there silently listening to the words of the audience until he chuckled. Even though Mihawk's laughter was very small. However, because the surroundings were currently quiet, the sound of laughter immediately caught everyone's attention.

"Eagle Eye!"

The onlooker who had previously said such a thing had his face full of fear.

"The title of the best swordsman in the world?" Eagle Eyes said, "This is interesting. I'm not interested in the title either. It's okay for him to take the title. However…" Mihawk's gaze became very serious, "One day, I will definitely get it back"

Everyone there was silent listening to Mihawk's words.

"Oh!" Suddenly, there was an excited scream.

"Questions of war!" One of the reporters who were there immediately shouted excitedly, "Eagle Eyes' declaration of war to Arie Hon! The Strongest Swordsman in the World right now! I have to tell this to headquarters!"

"Fufufuf~ A declaration of war? This gets very interesting. I think I'll need to spend a lot of time in the future to be able to watch the battle live" said Doflamingo as he looked at Mihawk.

"Look! The next image has appeared!"

Everyone refocused their gaze on the image of a person who had just appeared. The person had a very burly appearance, golden hair in the middle of his head, and wore clothes that were similar to those of a Soldier. Just through his gaze, everyone watching was intimidated even Whitebeard and Kaidou, immediately returned the gaze seriously.

If Arie Hon can be described as someone who is very graceful, Urek Mazino can be described as someone who is mischievous, But for this person he can be described as someone who is very serious about something.

"The next person is our royal higher-ups who are in the Royal Palace Guard Department. He was one of the members there. His name is Calavan. His strength is weaker compared to Urek Mazino and Arie Hon before. However, his strength is comparable to Hashirama Senju's."

The onlookers couldn't help but feel shocked upon learning of Calavan's level of power. Currently with the appearance of Calavan, there are already 4 people who possess an extremely terrifying level of power in the Fortis Kingdom. The Gorosei who were currently watching had started breaking out in cold sweat. Meanwhile, Elizabello II, Naptune, and Hancock who were watching live in the same room as Ars had feelings full of excitement.

Their decision to establish a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom proved to be the right one. Only with Hashirama's presence, they could feel security from various kinds of attacks. However, currently there are 4 people who have appeared and their level of strength is the same as Hashirama's and there are even two who are scarier than Hashirama.

Meanwhile the Kings watching from various kingdoms could only stare at Elizabello II and the others with envious eyes. They are also currently starting to arrange plans to be able to establish a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom regardless of the conditions. They will surely fulfill it. Especially at this time they still think that they still have hope.

The picture then resumes and shows a beautiful woman with black hair tied on the left side of her body with a red headband. The woman hugged her hands while smiling sweetly towards the front.

"A woman?"

"She… She is so beautiful!"

"Is that woman also one of the people in that department?"

Various kinds of reactions were immediately shown by everyone who watched. Men are more focused on the beauty of the woman. While the women are more focused on the strength possessed by the woman, even Hancock did the same thing .

"That woman… She is so beautiful" Chaton who was currently watching in the meeting room subconsciously commented.

"Hmph!" Gion who is beside her even though Gion always refuses proposals from Chaton on weekdays. However, because the activity has been going on almost every day. Gion would certainly be very sensitive if anyone other than him got a response from Chaton.

Chaton who heard Gion's sniffling sound immediately woke up and immediately looked at Gion frantically, "Don't get me wrong, Gion. I just praise him. After all, you are prettier than her and you are the only woman in my heart"

"Nonsense! You go out of my life and go after this woman. Don't bother me for now."

"This…" Chaton sighed, "Okay"

Even though Chaton said so. However, in his heart he would n't do it and would try to apologize after this. The higher ups from the Navy saw this every day and didn't really care about it.

"Still the same as before. This person is a member of the Royal Palace Guard Department. She has a level of strength on par with Hashirama Senju. Her name is Yuri Ha. I hope for anyone who meets her, please don't do anything weird with her especially for men. She really likes to destroy things especially the men who stare at him with perverted eyes" Ars said with a smile.

Ars's words instantly chilled all the men watching while the women were very excited about this. They even look at their partner and that look is like, "Try it if you want to"

All the men who received those gazes could only suppress their saliva and immediately shook their heads. They immediately recorded in their minds not to dare to do anything to the woman.

The picture then continues with a picture of a man with a very muscular body holding an ax in his right hand and the ax is placed on the man's shoulder. The man's gaze instantly made everyone watching him feel despised especially for Kaidou.

"Wororororo~ Such a nice gaze. That gaze was like seeing a living being inferior to him. I admit it! If I meet you! I have to destroy that gaze!" Kaidou said excitedly.

"The next person is still the same as before. He is also a member of the Royal Palace Guard Department. His name is Escanor. His strength is on par with Hashirama Senju"

Right now, no one was surprised by the level of strength Escanor possessed due to his size and stout body shape while his gaze was extremely intimidating.

Ars continued by lowering the next image and showed a man with a serious look while wearing a black yukata and holding a sword that was wrapped in smoldering flames .

The gazes of all the swordsmen immediately became serious upon seeing this person's appearance, especially staring at the sword held by that person.

"Boss, that sword… Isn't that sword almost like yours?" Bonk Punck asked with a surprised face.

"Yes" Shanks nodded and continued, "However, I'm sure the power of the sword is not only at that level, its power is definitely higher than it currently displays. However the sword is of a higher grade compared to Saijo O Wazanomo. There's no way the fire that was released was only that far."

"A power like Akagami?" Mihawk's eyes became very serious.

"The next person is the last member of the Palace Guard Department. The Palace Guard Department only has 1 leader and 4 members. However, their strength was enough to make them only 5 people in the department. The last member's name is Yamamoto Genryuusai. Just like Arie Hon before. He is currently a great swordsman. Even though his strength is weaker than Arie Hon's. However, his strength is on par with Hashirama Senju. If you are wondering the power comparison between Yamamoto Genryuusai and Eagle Eyes. Their strength in the field of swordsmanship could probably be said to be on par. However, if the two of them fought at full strength. I can guarantee that Eagle Eyes will be defeated very easily."

Everyone was shocked again about the news. There are already two people who can currently defeat Mihawk. Although it can not be said the truth because there has not been a battle involved. However, hearing that Yamamoto Genryuusai's strength is equal to Hashirama Senju's, it can be said that Yamamoto Genryuusai's strength is stronger than Whitebeard. Whitebeard's strength is stronger than Eagle Eyes. This means that currently there are 2 swordsmen whose strength is stronger than Mihawk.

Mihawk who was previously in second place as the best swordsman in the world today has shifted to become the third best swordsman in the world.

Mihawk currently does not have angry or sad emotions because his position has been deposed and even deposed too far from his original position. Mihawk was currently filled with excitement. The boredom he previously had from never meeting an opponent equal or even stronger than his had finally disappeared. Mihawk finally got what he had been looking for.

"Kukuku~ Third position? I don't think it's bad." Mihawk's gaze became more serious, "I don't think it's over yet. There must still be some people who haven't been shown up yet. I wonder, where will I be after all the higher-ups of the Fortis Kingdom are introduced. This is getting more and more interesting" Mihawk muttered.

Mihawk currently feels that the time spent by him watching this meeting is not in vain even Mihawk feels that the decision made by him at this time is a worthy decision.

"Mamamama… There are many strong people in Fortis Kingdom" Big Mom said excitedly then she looked at her children, "Anyway. We have to get a cooperative relationship with them even if we can, we have to be able to bind one of their high ranking royals to be able to marry us. All of you, have to get ready. Whoever the royals are from the Fortis Kingdom. You must be able to marry even one person. Do you understand?!" Big Mom's eyes showed a serious look and there was no rebuttal.

"We got it, Mama" All the kids from Big Mom's family even though they were given a choice. However, they can only answer one answer, namely approval. This is because of their fear of Big Mom.

However, even so. They will also be very happy if their kingdom establishes a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom. As long as cooperation can be achieved. They would be able to live safely from now on. However, some of them especially Katakuri felt that it would be difficult if not impossible for them to establish a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom.

This was because Katakuri had received information about the refusal received by several kingdoms who wanted to establish a cooperative relationship with the Fortis Kingdom. Before they could even speak to King Fortis directly. They had already been rejected by Elizabeth II.

"The Fortis Royal Palace Guard Department is finally finished" Ars said calmly, "We will proceed to the Department headed by Hashirama Senju which is the Intelligence Department"

Everyone's interest was instantly revived upon learning that the next department was the Intelligence Department which was headed directly by Hashirama. Hashirama's name itself is very famous in this world. It was very difficult to find someone who didn't know Hashirama.

"Like the name itself. The Intelligence Department is a department that deals with information gathering and others. However, never consider this department weak. Because this Department is one of our kingdom's military departments or it can be said as the combat department of our kingdom. In this department there is 1 leader and there are 6 representatives, each of which covers an ocean area in this world. Alright, let's get started."

Everyone regained their composure and waited patiently for Ars to show the higher-ups from the department. Despite its name, it is the Intelligence Department, which is the task of gathering information. However, because they heard that this department was the combat department of the Fortis Kingdom. No one dared to underestimate the department even if it was only the intelligence department.