"Wait a minute..." Kizaru began, standing up to leave.
"But," Sakazuki interjected with a weary smile, "why waste time traveling to the West Blue? Byrnndi World is a nobody, not worth our concern. We can safely ignore him."
"Enough!" Sengoku sharply interrupted him, his expression turning stern. "Sakazuki, what are you even planning? Byrnndi World, with the ability to multiply powers, is a serious adversary. The Marines in the West Blue can't handle him. This matter requires the attention of headquarters."
Sakazuki tried to argue, but Sengoku, already irritated, couldn't hold back. His demeanor grew even sterner, and he sternly reprimanded Sakazuki several times.
"Sakazuki, I know you're dissatisfied with me and Sengoku," Garp said calmly but reproachfully, nibbling on a rice cracker. "But there's no point in letting emotions take over. Everything we do is for the Marines. With your temperament, you're not suited for the role of Fleet Admiral. Sengoku and I have discussed this and decided to recommend Kuzan as a candidate."
"Sakazuki, I was mistaken about you," Sengoku said regretfully, his face turning grim. "As an admiral, you're allowing personal emotions to influence your decisions, ignoring the interests of the Marines. I'm sorry, but I cannot recommend you for the position of Fleet Admiral."
"Hahaha!" Sakazuki laughed loudly, his expression darkening. "Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Vice Admiral Garp, you've finally spoken your minds, haven't you? I am Sakazuki; do you really think I'm unworthy of being the Fleet Admiral of the Marines? The pirates you're afraid to kill, I kill. The truth you're afraid to protect, I protect. You know what happened during the war at Marineford, and yet you dare to say I'm not worthy?"
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Faced with such words, Sakazuki laughed again, his demeanor becoming somber.
"You didn't recommend me? It doesn't matter. Now you're saying you were mistaken? Then forgive me, but I won't hold back either. Emotions? There's something humorous in that."
"Sakazuki, stop being so unmanageable," Sengoku said angrily. "You've mishandled the situation in the West Blue, letting emotions take over. Why won't you admit it?"
"Hmph!" Garp snorted, putting down the senbei. "Sakazuki, we understand that you want to grow. But look at yourself—you've become too radical. If you become the Fleet Admiral, the entire marines will turn the same way."
"What did you say?" Sakazuki sharply turned to Garp, ignoring Sengoku. "Garp, everyone might point fingers at me, but not you. Did you not kill innocent infants to save Ace? Your son Dragon, who betrayed the Marines and became the leader of the Revolutionary Army"
"Sakazuki, are you trying to anger me?" Garp's face became cold.
He preferred not to recall these matters, but Sakazuki opened old wounds. Garp couldn't hold back his anger. Everyone has their principles, and he didn't want to be judged for his.
"Enough!" Tsuru shouted loudly, rubbing his temples. "Sakazuki, Garp, calm down before you say anything further."
"Hmph!" both snorted but fell silent.
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Kizaru, Momousagi, and Chaton picked up their cups of tea to diffuse the tension. The situation had gone too far, and it was better for them not to interfere. Kizaru had no interest in becoming the Fleet Admiral at all. His goal was to work and live peacefully. Chaton and Momousagi were not yet eligible for the position.
"Sakazuki, it was me who suggested my candidacy for the Fleet Admiral position to Fleet Admiral Sengoku," Aokiji said firmly, taking a deep breath. "If you have any complaints, take them up with me. Don't direct your anger at the Marines from the West Blue. They are not to blame."
"When have I ever directed my anger at them?" Sakazuki smirked sarcastically. "This insignificant Byrndi World won't be able to accomplish anything. Why don't you believe me?" he finished, looking directly at Aokiji.
Sakazuki couldn't help but add:
"We at the Marines headquarters just need to watch what is happening. Byrndi World is definitely dead this time, and no one will be able to save him."
"Unrepentant..." someone muttered with disdain.
Seeing that Sakazuki still looked indifferent, Sengoku clenched his fist and slammed it on the table. The powerful blow shattered the table into pieces, and he shouted:
"Sakazuki, your actions have seriously affected the Marines. I have reason to suspect that you are using your power for personal gain.
"Dark Horse, we can sort this out," Sengoku added, glancing at Dark Horse, who had remained silent the entire time.
The implication was clear: Sakazuki's actions had seriously damaged the reputation of the Marine Corps, and it was time to hold him accountable.
"Admiral Sakazuki, I apologize!" Upon hearing this, the director of the Marine Corps' Criminal Investigation Department, Tianzheng, looked regretfully at the broken table, stood up, and gestured for Sakazuki to follow him. "Please come with me for an investigation."
"Alright," Sakazuki shrugged, stretched, and calmly said, "If you don't believe me, that's fine. In any case, I've already said everything I wanted to."
From the start, Sakazuki hadn't even tried to defend himself. When your relative does something, you don't need to explain it to anyone else. Whether they believe you or not, he could just slap you in the face.
However, just as Sakazuki and Dark Horse were about to leave, there was a sudden knock at the door.
"Enter!"
"Reporting, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, new information has arrived from the West Blue Sea!" a marine soldier hurriedly entered the room.
"Oh?!" Before the words could settle, everyone except Sakazuki frowned, and a sense of foreboding arose in their hearts.
Could it be that the World Destroyer, Byrndi World, has started acting in the West Blue Sea?
"It must be over," Sakazuki, who had just stood up, sat back down, took out a cigar, lit it, and began smoking with an air of complete calm.
Byrndi World may still possess power, but... In front of my son-in-law, Tengen, this is not enough. Now that the information has arrived, Byrndi World must be destroyed, and the crisis in the Marine Corps of the Western Blue Sea will be resolved.
"What specific information?!" Ignoring Sakazuki smoking a cigar, Sengoku took a deep breath and asked the marine soldier.
"Byrndi World was instantly killed, and the entire crew of World's pirates was annihilated."
Upon hearing this, the marine soldier wasted no time, suppressed his disbelief, and made a shocking statement.
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