Aokiji nodded solemnly. "Nightblade already told me. This time, he'll join forces with the Quincy to strike at the World Government. I owe him a favor from Wano Country, and he asked our Navy not to interfere..."
"Nightblade and the Quincy joining forces..." Momousagi parted her lips slightly, disbelief written across her face.
Sengoku slammed a fist onto the table, his expression incomparably grave. "Even the World Government can no longer predict where things are headed... The decisions we make next will determine whether the Navy survives..."
If they entered the war, they would very likely become sacrifices in this conflict. Even if the World Government won, how many Navy soldiers would remain alive?
If they stayed out of it, then the moment the Navy showed even the slightest sign of disobedience, the World Government would purge them without even needing the Quincy to act...
The Navy had now fallen into a dilemma...
Even Sengoku, renowned as a tactical genius, found himself unable to make up his mind.
He looked at Aokiji and asked, "Aokiji, you're the Fleet Admiral now. What do you think about this?"
Aokiji was now the Fleet Admiral, and virtually every decision made by the Navy required his approval.
Aokiji drew a deep breath, looked around at everyone, and slowed his tone. "This time, the Navy must not interfere in this battle. We should even prepare to resist the World Government!"
"Aokiji, do you know what you're saying?" Sengoku shot to his feet and stared wide-eyed at Aokiji.
Kizaru's mouth twitched as well. "Aokiji, are you sure you aren't joking? Resist the World Government?"
The others also revealed looks of shock and suspicion.
Aokiji's tone was more serious than ever. "I am serious!"
"If we do this, one wrong move could condemn the Navy to utter