Navy Headquarters.
Because of Akainu's reckless actions, the Navy had suffered heavy casualties, and Akainu had been severely reprimanded by Sengoku.
However, Akainu had served as an admiral for many years and had earned considerable merit. Combined with his position as a Navy admiral, Sengoku could at most dock a portion of his monthly pay, which was practically meaningless to Akainu.
His position as an admiral remained extremely secure.
Besides, Akainu had rendered some service this time as well, having killed several important officers from a Four Emperors Pirate Crew...
The Navy was clear in its rewards and punishments, so the incident had almost no impact on Akainu. If anything, his prestige within the Navy had subtly increased.
After all, he had demonstrated the Navy's might.
Though Sengoku was furious, he only imposed a minor punishment.
This battle had boosted the Navy's momentum, so Sengoku deployed even more troops to the New World.
Sengoku wanted to establish a Navy Branch Base in Dressrosa, the first stop along a route into the New World, but Doflamingo refused.
He had no authority to interfere with the Shichibukai's forces.
Left with no choice, Sengoku could only choose another location.
Stationing more troops meant that if another major incident occurred in the New World, the Navy would have more time to respond.
Sengoku was not without ambition.
The first half of the Grand Line, Alabasta.
Alabasta was a vast ancient nation. Since long ago, it had been the domain of the Nefertari Family.
The Nefertari Family had once been one of the Celestial Dragons. However, for some unknown reason, they had not lived in Marie Geoise. Instead, the entire family had migrated here, founded a kingdom, and continued its bloodline to this day.
However, a major event had recently taken place in the