"What? Bright attacked the research base?!"
The location was the Marine Science Unit research base, situated within the sprawling mountain range of Punk Hazard.
At that moment, the Base Commander stationed at the base was sweating profusely as he used a Den Den Mushi to urgently contact the Fleet Admiral on the other end.
Though Fleet Admiral Sengoku had only just suffered severe injuries and was still lying in a hospital bed, his voice remained forceful. Even through the Den Den Mushi, it left the Marine Base Commander trembling.
"Yes, Doctor Caesar personally witnessed that man's arrival. To be honest, it is shameful, but apart from him, none of us managed to see that man's face. That unprecedentedly terrifying Conqueror's Haki made everyone in the entire base lose consciousness," the Base Commander said shamefully.
Fleet Admiral Sengoku on the other end of the line fell silent as well. Conqueror's Haki powerful enough to make even Vice Admiral-level Marines pass out could only belong to that bastard Bright.
"What did he do there?"
The voice coming from the Den Den Mushi could only be described as gritted with hatred.
The Base Commander of Punk Hazard fell silent for a moment, then bitterly raised his head.
Above the base, which should have been completely sealed off, a massive hole now yawned open like a sinkhole.
Brilliant sunlight streamed down through the enormous opening, but when it fell upon him, all he felt was bone-deep cold.
"He took both Doctor Vegapunks. Along with them, he also took their storage room and laboratory."
That was what the Base Commander said.
Sengoku fell silent once more. Without a doubt, this was the worst possible outcome.
"I understand. I will report this to the Five Elders. For now, maintain order over there."
The Base Commander could