Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Marineford was especially lively today.
Not only were countless newspaper reporters waiting here, but rows of elite Marine Headquarters soldiers stood guard in formation, as though awaiting something.
Even Admiral Sengoku, who was about to assume the position of Fleet Admiral, stood waiting with many Marine officers, his stern gaze fixed on the distant horizon.
This sight immediately drew the attention of many Marineford residents and newspaper reporters.
Seeing such an exaggerated display, they could not help whispering among themselves.
"This is too much, isn't it? Although the Shichibukai is a system announced and implemented by the World Government, having Marine Headquarters admirals and so many officers line up to welcome them is a bit excessive."
"Yeah... no matter what, they're just a bunch of pirates."
"Even the Marine Chief of Staff and several Monster Vice Admirals are here. Anyone who didn't know better would think they were about to launch some Great War."
As everyone whispered among themselves, they did not forget to snap photos nonstop.
Some of those with better sources looked disdainfully at their peers.
People from small places really were hicks. They could not compare to the World Economic News Paper at all; they had firsthand information.
How could a mere group of Shichibukai possibly warrant such a grand reception from Marine Headquarters?
The reason was simple.
A true big shot was coming this time!!!
A ship's silhouette appeared in the distance beyond the horizon.
Everyone immediately perked up. Sengoku's eyes sharpened as well, and he frowned at the distance. Even the messenger who had been prepared in advance stepped up before Sengoku to await his orders.
Was he here?
As the ship gradually came into view, Sengoku's mouth twitched when he saw its exact appearance. He