"It was actually..."
Even Fujitora, who was usually so composed, could not help but change expression upon hearing those two names. Then he understood.
"If it was those two monsters, then it wouldn't be so strange."
"With the two strongest Paramecia Devil Fruits in the world—the Warp Fruit and the Tremor-Tremor Fruit—it's no wonder they could shatter an entire super-giant island."
Fujitora swept the area with his Observation Haki. From the distribution of this utterly ruined sea, he could vaguely sense just how terrifying that battle had been.
Even knowing it had been caused by the two strongest Devil Fruits, no one could remain unmoved before such a miracle.
The Marines swiftly completed their deployment around the island, with Marine warships anchoring amid the gaps between the islands.
Crates of ammunition were transported over, and cannons were raised high.
"This is the fastest route to the New World after leaving Fish-Man Island. With the widespread deployment of warships, we'll definitely be able to intercept Sade."
On the churning sea, the Marines stood ready, constantly making preparations.
Only Fujitora and Lucci, as the commanders, could remain relatively calm as they stood in place and gazed toward the Red Line.
Fujitora tightened his grip on his sword cane, Gambler's Fireline, one of the Supreme Grade Swords. Cold light reflected from its blade.
I only hope this war does not claim too many lives...
The Marines prepared at a feverish pace.
Around the third day,
Fujitora, who had been slurping noodles and preparing to ask for another bowl, suddenly felt something stir within him.
He then handed the bowl to an attendant.
"Thank you for the meal."
With his sword cane in hand, he made his way to the bow of the flagship. Lucci was already there, wearing a white cape and