"Please, this way, Commodore Longinus." Though still very young, Jackal Gaka, already one of Alabasta's strongest warriors, spoke respectfully.
"Thank you." Longinus followed behind Jaca with Drake and the other two, while a streak of golden light circled constantly overhead.
"The three behind Commodore Longinus are all incredibly strong!" Thanks to the keen instincts granted by the Inu Inu Fruit, Jaca could roughly judge that at least two of the three were far stronger than he was. Even the boy who looked only twelve or thirteen likely possessed considerable fighting strength.
As for the seemingly gentle and refined commodore, he could not see through him at all. His wild instincts, which he had always been so proud of, seemed to have completely failed.
"Even Commodore Longinus's subordinates possess such terrifying presences. Is this the power of Marine Headquarters? And just how powerful must Commodore Longinus be, having slain the Great Pirate Waldo?" Jaca, observing in secret, felt his heart tremble and grew even more reverent toward Longinus.
Before long, the group passed through winding corridors and arrived at an ancient yet imposing palace, as though it had emerged from a distant age.
"Your Majesty!"
Cobra had been agonizing over how to make his request tactfully. Upon hearing that familiar yet unfamiliar voice, his whole body jolted. He hurried over to Longinus in two quick strides. "Commodore Longinus, wonderful! After three years, I finally have the honor of receiving your guidance again!"
Drake and Rice did not think much of it, but Vergo was nearly blinded.
"Not only does he have countless supporters at Marine Headquarters, even the kings of the allied nations are his die-hard followers. Just how powerful is this man's ability to win people over?"
For a moment, Vergo even doubted Doflamingo's judgment. *Doffy had me infiltrate Longinus's