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Chapter 57: Worldwide Big News!

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The Five Elders spoke amongst themselves, their words echoing in the grand chamber. This new development presented a unique opportunity, a way to not only control the Marines but also the Warlords. If the Warlords themselves recruited pirates, their grip on the world would tighten even further. A brilliant strategy!

However, for Ian, the title of Warlord held no allure or benefit. It granted two primary privileges: immunity from government pursuit and a frozen bounty. But Ian was not a pirate; he was a Vice Admiral in the Marines.

He had eliminated Crocodile because he couldn't stand idly by while the Warlord attempted to overthrow the Alabasta Kingdom and seize its ancient weapon, Pluton.

Ian's unwavering sense of justice, his unyielding determination to make evildoers pay for their crimes, meant he would never resort to plundering and pillaging. The second privilege of a Warlord was utterly meaningless to him.

"This is the best outcome. Let him proceed. I'm quite curious to see who he intends to recruit to fill Crocodile's vacancy."

After a moment of silence, the blonde-haired Elder finally spoke, his voice deep and thoughtful. He recalled the incident above Skypiea. Could Ian truly be responsible for that as well?

"In that case, withdraw our forces from Alabasta. This outcome benefits us greatly. We no longer need to wait for Crocodile to make his move. After all, the matter of Pluton..."

"Though it's likely lost to the annals of history, Poseidon hasn't been seen in centuries, and as for Uranus..."

"In any case, our focus now shifts to the reappearance of the Sand-Sand Fruit. It's a powerful Logia, and Crocodile's downfall stemmed from his excessive ambition... his desire to rule the world."

The discussion concluded. Fortunately, events were unfolding according to their plan. However, Ian's unwavering commitment to justice, coupled with his deep-seated aversion to pirates, had reached an alarming level.

At this rate, he might become even more difficult to control than Garp. If he discovered the World Government's dark secrets, he might turn against them in a fit of righteous fury.

Garp wasn't like Ian or Gol D. Roger. His reputation as the hero who had stopped the infamous Rocks Pirates, a crew that included the likes of Kaido, Big Mom, and Shiki.

Furthermore, Garp enjoyed the unwavering support of the Marine high command. Otherwise, the fact that he had raised a revolutionary leader like Dragon would have stripped him of his titles and accolades.

But Ian was just one man. No matter how strong he became, there were limits to his power. The World Government had more than just the Admirals and Fleet Admiral at its disposal. Even among the Five Elders, one possessed the power of an Angel.

A Devil? He would meet his match here.

Unless, of course, he ascended to the level of a god.

Several days later, news spread throughout the world through the latest newspaper edition: Marine Vice Admiral Ian had encountered Crocodile amassing weapons, intent on overthrowing the Alabasta Kingdom. Crocodile had attempted to eliminate Ian but was ultimately defeated.

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Somewhere in the first half of the Grand Line...

"It's him..." Fire Fist Ace muttered, staring at the newspaper with a contemplative expression.