Watching Longinus's calm expression, Captain Kadi had an absurd thought flash through his mind. "Could it be that they weren't just showing off earlier, but were actually that incredible?"
Barrels also sucked in a cold breath. As a former Marine Headquarters captain, he had a broader perspective than most, but that was precisely why he felt even more shaken.
"The power of that slash is already no less than that of some Marine Headquarters vice admirals, right? Are those two really from the younger generation? Now I understand why Admiral Sengoku held them in such high regard. And judging by Captain Gion's and Admiral Sengoku's attitudes, Captain Longinus is probably even stronger!"
"So... this is the power of the Marines? The identity Father... once took pride in?" Doli unconsciously clenched his fists. "If Father had possessed this kind of power back then, none of what followed would have happened, right? The reason Father became what he is now must have been because he wasn't strong enough!"
"What... should we do now?" Gion asked timidly.
"Forget it. There's no need to dwell on it. Those two sniper rounds may still yield some information," Longinus said with a gentle smile.
"That's good!" Seeing that Longinus did not blame her for acting rashly, Gion felt somewhat relieved. She then turned toward the stunned pirates out at sea. "What about them? Should we deal with them?"
"Whether they stay or go makes no difference. We might as well deal with them."
Hearing Longinus casually decide his fate, Gustav finally snapped out of his daze and let out a despairing scream. "Wait, wait, wait... Wait a moment, I'm willing to surren—"
Boom!
A magnificent slash tore the ship apart. Gustav, who had not even finished speaking, did not leave behind the slightest trace, as though