Super-Male Akainu

Sengoku and the others were stunned.

It was truly unexpected that Akainu, with his violent temper, could be persuaded. When they came here, they had already prepared to take action by force.

Could this old bastard be playing them?

It didn't seem like it. He appeared to be serious.

Akainu's words had struck straight at Sengoku and Garp's hearts.

They hated the Celestial Dragons from the bottom of their hearts, but they had served the World Government their entire lives, risking their lives for it.

If they were truly asked to go against the World Government, they couldn't quite bring themselves to do it.

That was hardly strange. Which of the Navy's upper ranks wasn't like this? They despised the Celestial Dragons while having no choice but to work for them.

The rank-and-file Marines might not obey an order from them to attack the World Government either.

Having the Navy stand by and do nothing was the best option.

Besides, they had more important matters to attend to.

Not all Marines were their people.

When the time came, these old men might even have to suppress a mutiny within the Navy.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the expedition arrived.

After the customary pre-battle rally, the West Sea officially deployed its forces and marched directly on Mary Geoise.

Every West Sea officer was going on the expedition. Not a single one was left behind.

Even Sugar, with her delicate body that could be knocked over at a touch, was brought along. She might prove useful.

Only Rayleigh and Gaban were left behind to guard the home front.

The World Government would also have to commit a large number of troops to deal with them, so there was scarcely any need to worry about the safety of