Naval Headquarters – Marineford
In the highest conference hall on the upper floor of the fortress, the senior officials of the Marine gathered: the Admiral of the Marine , Sengoku; the hero of the Marine Watch, Garp; the Chief of Staff, Tsuru; the three admirals, Akainu, Kizaru, Aokiji; the vice admirals, chanton and Momousagi; and the head of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, Dark Horse. The meeting was prompted by Byrndi World's statement in the West Blue Sea, which resulted in significant losses for the Marine Watch.
After the audacious Byrndi World publicly declared that he would make the West Blue Sea Marine pay in blood, most of the senior headquarters staff were furious.
"Damn it," voices echoed. "You, the great pirate who escaped from Impel Down, the Marine hasn't even started hunting you, and that's already an honor for you. And instead of gratitude, you decided to take revenge and attack the weak, wishing to destroy the West Blue Sea Marine . Do you not regard the Naval Headquarters at all? Are you spitting in the face of the entire Marine Watch in front of all the world's powers? Is this tolerable? Even if help is delayed, you will pay for this!"
However, just as the Naval Headquarters began to react, one of the three admirals, Sakazuki, unexpectedly suppressed attempts by the headquarters to take action. He declared within the organization that the "World Breaker" Byrndi World did not deserve attention and could not cause serious problems in the West Blue Sea. There was no need to waste time and resources on him.
As soon as these words were spoken, the hawks of the Marine Watch, who admired Sakazuki, immediately calmed down. Due to his authority, the doves and centrists of the Marine did not openly protest but began to report and apply pressure on the higher management.
"The great pirate Byrndi World wants to wreak havoc in the West Blue Sea, spits in the face of the Naval Headquarters, and does not consider us a threat. Yet Sakazuki, one of the three admirals, not only remains idle but declares that Byrndi World will not cause serious problems. This is just disrespect!" Such criticism and indignation were heard behind the scenes.
In short, many doves and centrists believed that Sakazuki was too arrogant and overconfident, allowing Byrndi World to act with impunity in the West Blue Sea.
In light of the situation, the senior leadership of the Marine urgently convened an emergency meeting.
Silence...
Despite the presence of all top officials, a heavy atmosphere prevailed in the room. Senta, Garp, Aokiji, Commander Tsuru, Kizaru, Dark Horse, Momousagi, and Tea Pig looked suspiciously at Sakazuki, who remained calm. They did not understand why Akainu, who always adhered to the idea of "absolute justice," was now not reacting to the provocation of the great pirate Byrndi World. It was extremely strange.
After all, judging by his past behavior, he would have already gathered the elite forces of the Marine Watch and headed to the West Blue Sea.
Sengoku and Garp exchanged glances. There was understanding in their eyes. They suspected that Sakazuki was likely dissatisfied because they had recommended Aokiji for the position of the new admiral of the Marines, and was now deliberately being contrary.
"Sakazuki, give a reasonable explanation!" After a long pause, Sengoku sighed heavily. "Byrndi World threatens the Marine Watch in the Western Blue Sea, and our headquarters remains inactive. This will make us a laughingstock for everyone."
"Your actions," he added, "undermine the unity and reputation of the Marine . If the Marines in the Western Blue Sea is destroyed by Byrndi World, the responsibility will fall on you."
"Byrndi World is nothing but a clown. There is no reason for headquarters to fight a dead man," Sakazuki replied calmly, sipping his tea. "Times have changed." We must focus on the second half of the Grand Line. That's the best choice. After all, Byrnndi World is not the only great pirate released from Impel Down by Stawhat.
"Sakazuki, what do you mean?" Garp's face changed, and he sharply retorted. "Right now we demand a reasonable explanation, not a discussion about how many pirates escaped from Impel Down."
"What do I mean?" Sakazuki seemed to become truly agitated for the first time as he struck the table and firmly declared, "Byrnndi World will not be able to cause trouble in the West Blue Sea. The Marines doesn't need to blow this out of proportion. That's my explanation."
"Sakazuki, you shouldn't speak like that. After all, Byrnndi Wald is a great pirate known as the World Breaker. Even if he spent more than thirty years in prison, he still possesses strength and capabilities." Tsuru put down the teacup, indicating seriousness. "Don't be too overconfident, or you might stumble."
"How frightening!" Kizaru mocked with pretend fear, twisting his mouth. "Regardless of the power Byrnndi World has left, the ability of the multiplying fruit still deserves attention."
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