Garp and Sengoku had boarded the pirate ship just like that.
Compared to the conflicted Garp, Sengoku adjusted his mindset quickly.
Once he had confirmed that he would stand against the World Government, he knew there was no turning back.
So Sengoku immediately changed his perspective and began thinking seriously:
"With Garp and me taking the lead, naval commanders like Tsuru, Chaton, Momousagi, Mole, and Fire Mountain, who already share our ideals, should all follow us."
"With you, Kuzan, the Fleet Admiral, and Fujitora, a Navy Admiral, stepping forward as well, those wavering naval commanders will probably make the wise choice."
"The only ones worth worrying about are Akainu, Onigumo, Doberman, Stoker, and the others."
"Their loyalty to the World Government surpasses that of ordinary Marines. They will not change sides so easily."
Sengoku carefully analyzed the situation, a faint trace of concern appearing on his face.
"When that time comes, the Navy may not be able to escape the fate of killing its own."
"These soldiers are the Power of Justice. They should not be sacrificed in such a meaningless battle."
Within the Navy, three factions had vaguely emerged:
The Doves, the Hawks, and the Slackers.
The Doves were naval commanders who adhered to their own path of justice and did not blindly obey the World Government's orders. The highly respected Garp and Sengoku were the figures they revered.
The Slackers were represented by Kizaru and championed ambiguous justice.
They collected their paychecks and clocked in every day, with no desire to think about anything else.
They did as they pleased and lived freely, while also going wherever the tide carried them.
As long as they saw leaders like Garp, Sengoku, Kuzan, and Issho raising the banner of rebellion, they would follow the main force without hesitation and switch