New World,
Dressrosa after the war.
Everyone who had come here because of the Doflamingo incident could not help but feel moved when they saw this country reduced to what looked like ruins.
The Marines were helping treat the wounded.
Ryokugyu, who was leading them, had bandages wrapped around his head and was leisurely drinking tea.
"Well... I guess that means my mission is complete, right?"
After all, Dressrosa was one of the World Government's member nations. Ryokugyu was naturally willing to see it saved, and that was in line with his justice.
It was just that he felt somewhat powerless when it came to capturing the Straw Hat Pirates.
After all, [Fire Fist] Ace and Revolutionary Sabo were too troublesome. It would be difficult to take them down without a prolonged battle, and one wrong move might stir up public outrage in Dressrosa, a World Government member nation.
The Reverie was about to begin. If someone filed another complaint against him then...
"What a headache..."
During that time, two major figures from the Marines also arrived in Dressrosa.
Marine Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Tsuru.
Marine Headquarters Inspector General and former Fleet Admiral Sengoku.
When they arrived, Ryokugyu was taking a Den Den Mushi call from Fleet Admiral Sakazuki.
"Hey!!! Ryokugyu!!!"
"What the hell are you doing? How could you let the whole incident become public?! Where are the World Government's and the Marines' reputations supposed to go?!"
The Marine soldiers nearby shrank back in fright when they heard that. Ryokugyu also looked utterly troubled.
"Don't get so worked up, Mr. Sakazuki. There was nothing I could do about it~"
"What did you say?!!!"
"Doflamingo's identity is special. He was originally a former Celestial Dragon, and he was also one of the [Shichibukai]. Strictly speaking, he was only nominally